Improvement of 3D Manufacturing Process for Humanoid Face Skin and its Applications

• Main Authors: Yi-Ching Lin, 林怡靚
• Other Authors: Chyi-Yeu Lin
• Format: Others
• Language: en_US
• Published: 2016
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/4mrn8j

碩士 === 國立臺灣科技大學 === 機械工程系 === 104 === The robotics technologies and the humanoid robots have become popular in recent years. While many research works have been focused on mechanism design of the facial expression generation, the investigation in the design and fabrication of the facial skin on a face robot is limited. This thesis aims to develop the techniques of designing, fabricating and implementing the artificial face skin. To simplify the complicated traditional mold manufacturing process, the 3D technology-based method including the use of a 3D scanner and a 3D printer is proposed. The 3D scanning approach can prevent the human model from uncomfortably touching chemical material (alginate) during the mold generation stage. A 3D printing machine is also used to print necessary parts of a face robot with an easy and simple process. This 3D technologies-based approach simplifies the fabrication processes and improves the quality of the face robot.