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This paper reports an improvement of the particle-excitation flow control valve. The valve that we have designed in previous reports can control air flow, using particle excitation by piezoelectric resonance, ...
ROBOMECH Journal 2017 4:25
Published on: 11 October 2017
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A human detection and tracking method using a stereo camera is presented in this paper. Two human detection methods are independently implemented, and the results are combined to reduce misdetection and nondet...
ROBOMECH Journal 2017 4:24
Published on: 29 September 2017
Development Report
Surface wettability is one of most important indexes for understanding the interfacial characteristics between a solid surface and a liquid, especially such physico-chemical properties as hydrophilicity and wa...
ROBOMECH Journal 2017 4:21
Published on: 19 September 2017
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This paper presents a remote radioactive seed-loading device for permanent brachytherapy of oral cancer with Au-198 grains to reduce the exposure dose to the doctors. Permanent brachytherapy is a treatment whi...
ROBOMECH Journal 2017 4:23
Published on: 15 September 2017
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3D visual mapping of the seafloor has found applications ranging from environment monitoring and survey of marine minerals to underwater archaeology and inspection of modern artificial structures. However, the...
ROBOMECH Journal 2017 4:22
Published on: 13 September 2017
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This paper proposes a new framework for planning assembly tasks involving elastic parts. As an example of these kind of assembly tasks, we deal with the insertion of ring-shaped objects into a cylinder by a du...
ROBOMECH Journal 2017 4:20
Published on: 14 August 2017
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In this study, we set out to develop a method for estimating the fine and fast shear deformation of a finger pad, that is, the palm side of a fingertip, as it scans the surface of a material. Using a miniature...
ROBOMECH Journal 2017 4:19
Published on: 8 August 2017
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In this paper, a new model for electroadhesion between two surface-insulated plates under DC electric field is presented and control of dynamic responses of electroadhesion force is discussed. Under DC electri...
ROBOMECH Journal 2017 4:18
Published on: 14 June 2017
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In this study, we propose a force sensor using a shape-memory polymer (SMP) whose stiffness varies according to the temperature. An SMP can be deformed above its glass transition temperature (T ...
ROBOMECH Journal 2017 4:17
Published on: 13 June 2017
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This paper introduces a novel gear–clutch mechanism that takes advantage of the difference between the directions in the reaction forces that occur during meshing and jamming to ensure jam-free engagement of t...
ROBOMECH Journal 2017 4:16
Published on: 5 June 2017
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Essential tremor is a disorder that causes involuntary oscillations in patients both while they are engaged in actions and when maintaining a posture. Such patients face serious difficulties in performing dail...
ROBOMECH Journal 2017 4:15
Published on: 31 May 2017
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It is known that the work efficiency of teleoperated construction machinery is lower than that of directly operated machinery. Assistance via automatic control is expected to improve the work efficiency. Howev...
ROBOMECH Journal 2017 4:14
Published on: 25 May 2017
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In this paper we present an online unsupervised method based on clustering to find defects in concrete structures using hammering. First, the initial dataset of sound samples is roughly clustered using the k-m...
ROBOMECH Journal 2017 4:13
Published on: 18 May 2017
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When a human rubs a contactor that is vibrating laterally at 3–10 Hz with an amplitude of ~1 mm, the friction is perceived as being greater than that sensed when touching a stationary contactor. This phenomeno...
ROBOMECH Journal 2017 4:12
Published on: 24 April 2017
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Arc-shaped forceps are important in pharyngeal cancer surgery, endoscopic sinus surgery, and single port surgery. Rotating the gripper of an arc-shaped forceps with respect to its shaft axis can improve the ma...
ROBOMECH Journal 2017 4:11
Published on: 31 March 2017
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The purpose of this research is the development of a robot partner system based on modular cognitive model for human support. In order to implement information support of daily life to human, smooth human–robo...
ROBOMECH Journal 2017 4:10
Published on: 24 March 2017
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An effective strategy for walking over rough terrain, flat plane, and wreckage includes transitioning from quadrupedal to bipedal locomotion. In this study, we designed a trunk mechanism that provides successf...
ROBOMECH Journal 2017 4:9
Published on: 14 March 2017
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Most of the long-reach inspection devices developed so far have a limitation in the reduction of their diameter when their length is increased. This limitation is due to the technology used to provide the actu...
ROBOMECH Journal 2017 4:8
Published on: 7 March 2017
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We discuss about safe tree felling methods. In previous work, tree felling robots that were equipped with cutting instruments have been investigated in order to keep workers’ safety. However, these robots may ...
ROBOMECH Journal 2017 4:7
Published on: 3 March 2017
Development Report
It was cleared that transportability of emergency response robots system had been very important. Therefore, RESQ series robots, which were developed by Japan Atomic Energy Research Institute (present, Japan A...
ROBOMECH Journal 2017 4:6
Published on: 16 February 2017
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This paper presents a non-contact manipulation method using rotational flow generated by high speed motion of a glass needle. In order to generate an applicable motion that can precisely control the speed and ...
ROBOMECH Journal 2017 4:5
Published on: 14 February 2017
Development Report
For elderly and physically disabled people, support systems that assist their active daily life are as important as appropriate rehabilitation. We have designed a rotational meshing actuator for a life support...
ROBOMECH Journal 2017 4:4
Published on: 11 January 2017
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This paper describes a skill assist method for sinusoidal motions using a semi-active assist mechanism through an energy control method. In a previous study, we had developed and verified the effectiveness of ...
ROBOMECH Journal 2017 4:2
Published on: 3 January 2017
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We propose a position and inclination controlling method for a passive object using an active plate. Previously, we proposed a novel manipulation scheme that can control a passive object’s orientation using an...
ROBOMECH Journal 2017 4:3
Published on: 3 January 2017
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Hydraulic actuators have high power-to-weight ratios, making them suitable for high-power robotic applications such as in walking robots and construction machines. However, large frictional forces in hydraulic...
ROBOMECH Journal 2017 4:1
Published on: 3 January 2017
