Improving performance: recent progress on vibration-driven locomotion systems

J Xu, H Fang - Nonlinear Dynamics, 2019 - Springer
Improving locomotion performance is the primary objective in studying vibration-driven
locomotion systems. In this paper, we report out recent progress within this topic from three …

Adaptive neural network tracking control for underactuated systems with matched and mismatched disturbances

P Liu, H Yu, S Cang - Nonlinear Dynamics, 2019 - Springer
This paper studies neural network-based tracking control of underactuated systems with
unknown parameters and with matched and mismatched disturbances. Novel adaptive …

A review of motion planning algorithms for robotic arm systems

S Liu, P Liu - RiTA 2020: Proceedings of the 8th International …, 2021 - Springer
Motion planning plays a vital role in the field of robotics. This paper discusses the latest
advancements in the research and development of various algorithms and approaches in …

[HTML][HTML] Speed optimisation and reliability analysis of a self-propelled capsule robot moving in an uncertain frictional environment

M Liao, J Zhang, Y Liu, D Zhu - International Journal of Mechanical …, 2022 - Elsevier
The dynamics of a self-propelled capsule robot for small-bowel endoscopy driven by its
internal vibro-impact excitation is studied in this paper. Due to its complex anatomy, the …

The effect of friction on the vibro-impact locomotion system: modeling and dynamic response

KT Nguyen, NT La, KT Ho, QH Ngo, NH Chu… - Meccanica, 2021 - Springer
This paper shows a new study on the effect of various dry and isotropic friction levels on the
progression and dynamic response of a vibro-impact locomotion system. An experimental …

Parameters optimization of the dust absorbing structure for photovoltaic panel cleaning robot based on orthogonal experiment method

S Cai, G Bao, X Ma, W Wu, GB Bian… - Journal of cleaner …, 2019 - Elsevier
Dust accumulation on the photovoltaic (PV) panels is one of the important factors that
influence the PV power generation efficiency. Autonomous robot is one of the promising way …

Energy-efficient and damage-recovery slithering gait design for a snake-like robot based on reinforcement learning and inverse reinforcement learning

Z Bing, C Lemke, L Cheng, K Huang, A Knoll - Neural Networks, 2020 - Elsevier
Similar to real snakes in nature, the flexible trunks of snake-like robots enhance their
movement capabilities and adaptabilities in diverse environments. However, this flexibility …

[HTML][HTML] Locomotion characteristics of a wheeled vibration-driven robot with an enhanced pantograph-type suspension

V Korendiy, O Kachur - Frontiers in Robotics and AI, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Introduction: The paper considers the improved design of the wheeled vibration-driven robot
equipped with an inertial exciter (unbalanced rotor) and enhanced pantograph-type …

Dynamic analysis of a soft capsule robot self-propelling in the small intestine via finite element method

J Tian, KO Afebu, Z Wang, Y Liu, S Prasad - Nonlinear Dynamics, 2023 - Springer
To reduce potential trauma to the intestine caused by the rigid shell while also optimising its
progression efficiency, an elastomer coating was applied to a self-propelled capsule robot …

Dynamic response of vibro-impact capsule moving on the inclined track and stochastic slope

TH Duong, CN Van, KT Ho, NT La, QH Ngo… - Meccanica, 2023 - Springer
This paper shows a study on the dynamic response of the vibro-impact capsule moving up
on the inclined track and under stochatistic slopes. The mathematical model of the system in …