Hiro Nakamura

Stable Insertion of Push-Driven Slender Articulated Robots Through Sequential Unilateral Bending Using Preloaded Passive Joints

Slender robots are essential for search-and-rescue operations in disaster sites. While actively articulated slender robots can achieve follow-the-leader motions suitable for confined spaces, they are difficult to miniaturize and lighten. Conversely, soft robots with passive joints offer simpler structure but often suff...