Title :
On the dexterity of machines: some (historical) considerations between system modelling and industrial applications
Author :
Antonelli, Dario ; Marchis, Vittorio
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Mech. Eng., Politecnico di Torino, Italy
Abstract :
Mechanical systems, in their constant evolution, become increasingly autonomous, and their capabilities of interacting with the environment modify their structure and configuration. The paper gives an historical overview on aspects related to human and mechanical dexterity, and illustrates a logical and mathematical framework for evaluating robot dexterity.<>
Keywords :
manipulators; robots; historical overview; industrial applications; manipulators; mechanical dexterity; mechanical systems; modelling; robot; Actuators; Arm; Couplings; Humans; Machinery production industries; Magnetic heads; Mathematical model; Mechanical engineering; Pins; Service robots;
Conference_Titel :
Advanced Robotics, 1991. 'Robots in Unstructured Environments', 91 ICAR., Fifth International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Pisa, Italy
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-0078-5
DOI :
10.1109/ICAR.1991.240603
