Research and application of reinforcement learning in robotics for contact-rich manipulation
tasks have exploded in recent years. Its ability to cope with unstructured environments and …

Nowadays, precision components have been extensively used in various industries such as
biomedicine, photonics, and optics. To achieve nanometric surface roughness, high …

Vibration suppression is a major difficulty in the grinding of low-stiffness large thin-wall
shells. The paper proposes that effective workpiece vibration control can be performed by a …

This article presents a computed-torque impedance control architecture for robotic-assisted
mold polishing based on human skills. The mold polishing process for plastic injection is …

Surface finishing, as the final stage in the manufacturing pipeline, is a key process in
determining the quality and life span of a product. Such a task is characterized by low …

In order to realize the active and compliant motion of the robot, it is necessary to eliminate
the impact caused by processing contact. A hybrid control strategy for grinding and polishing …

Precise finishing operations such as chamfering and filleting are characterized by relatively
low contact forces and low material removal. For such processes, conventional automation …

Background Industry 4.0 is currently underway allowing for improved manufacturing
processes that leverage the collective advantages of human and robot agents …

Utilizing industrial robots to perform contact manufacturing with constant force attracts
widespread attention nowadays. However, it is still challenging to control the constant …

Demand for automated processes in the manufacturing industry is now shifting toward
flexible, human-centered systems that combine productivity and high product quality, thus …