This program involves a mobile semiautonomous robotic pipe inspection platform (ropip) for hazardous maintenance activities. the device has sensory capability and is microprocessor controllable. a unique technique using a "small world" approach to artificial intelligence (ai) by limiting the "real… More

This proposal describes methods to automate the printing industry through the development of robotic end effectors, systems, and computer integration. flexibility of robotic arms are extended through advanced end effector designs based on the sensitive end effector system (sees) concept. the sees… More

The teleoperated sensitive end effector system (telesees) utilizes the mechanical response of the sensitive end effector system (sees) to provide the operator in a teleoperated system with tactile feedback. the sees is a tactile sensor that produces a signal proportional to the pressure or force.… More

This phase i project describes an intelligent end effector with 7 sensor systems that will perform robotic tasks in support of ground based space shuttle/space station operations. the sensors are integrated into a unique fashion to provide more and better information about the real world. imaging… More