The goal of the SeeGrip project is the development of an underwater manipulator which is able to perform form- and force-closed object manipulation by using tactile sensor arrays and end-effectors consisting of limb structures. This new kind of manipulator enables the operator to get a feedback about the manipulated objects during assembly tasks in deep sea environments. Especially under diffuse operating conditions caused by swirled-up sediment which constrains the view of the manipulation area, feedback of haptic information supports - or even enables the realization of manipulation tasks.
Project
SeeGrip
Autonomous underwater gripper with tactile feedback for form- and force closed object manipulation
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Sponsors
BMWi - Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology
PT Jülich
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- Involved research areas
Robotics Innovation Center - Head
Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Frank Kirchner - Website
https://robotik.dfki-bremen.de/de/forschung/projekte/seegrip.html
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