Abstract

Technology Integration for a Mobile, High-Performance Robotic Manipulator

Madni, A.M. and Chu, Y.

Abstract

This paper is directed to assessing component robotics technologies for a mobile high-performance dual manipulator. The manipulator system construct is defined in terms that allowed us to address the staged and modular integration best suited to integrated sensor and massively parallel processing capabilities. The technology development plan is then discussed. The issues related to pulling together evolving technologies currently being developed in the laboratories as well as other related efforts in the industry is also addressed. The main vehicle for purposeful integration of component robotics technologies is a detailed requirement analysis for a selected field robotic application. The complex and dexterous tasks required in coordinated mortar loading operations and maintenance functions are suggested in terms of the technological challenges posed in Superarm development. Finally, a graphics simulation and videotape of the Superarm concept demonstration is developed.

From:

Madni, A.M. and Chu, Y., Proceedings of IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics, Beijing, China, Vol. 1, August 8-12, 1988 pp. 606-610.