Fingertip force control with embedded fiber Bragg grating sensors

Yong Lae Park, Seok Chang Ryu, Richard J. Black, Behzad Moslehi, Mark R. Cutkosky

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Abstract

We describe the dynamic testing and control results obtained with an exoskeletal robot finger with embedded fiber optical sensors. The finger is inspired by the designs of arthropod limbs, with integral strain sensilla concentrated near the joints. The use of fiber Bragg gratings (FBGs) allows for embedded sensors with high strain sensitivity and immunity to electromagnetic interference. The embedded sensors are useful for contact detection and for control of forces during fine manipulation. The application to force control requires precise and high-bandwidth measurement of contact forces. We present a nonlinear force control approach that combines signals from an optical interrogator and conventional joint angle sensors to achieve accurate tracking of desired contact forces.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2008 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, ICRA 2008
Pages3431-3436
Number of pages6
DOIs
StatePublished - 2008
Event2008 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, ICRA 2008 - Pasadena, CA, United States
Duration: 19 May 200823 May 2008

Publication series

NameProceedings - IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation
ISSN (Print)1050-4729

Conference

Conference2008 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, ICRA 2008
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityPasadena, CA
Period19/05/0823/05/08

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