Pivoting a Large Object: Whole-Body Manipulation by a Humanoid Robot

In this article, we present a method of whole-body manipulation of large objects by a humanoid robot using a pivoting motion. Pivoting manipulation can be an alternative to pushing or lifting for more dexterous and stable operation, which is often used by humans to move large and bulky furniture. Th...

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Main Authors: E. Yoshida, P. Blazevic, V. Hugel, K. Yokoi, K. Harada
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2006-01-01
Series:Applied Bionics and Biomechanics
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1533/abbi.2006.0031