Combination of an optical encoder and an external sensor to estimate cable length and tension

RBot9

RBot9 has developed the RoCap, a cable-driven parallel robot (CDPR) for aircraft inspection, maintenance and manufacturing applications. In order to facilitate the collaboration between the RoCap and its operator, we would like to improve two aspects of this robot: (1) we would like to facilitate the redeployment of the robot ...

Improving robotic manipulation through intelligent multimodal perception

Robotiq

Robotic systems have challenges to grasp and manipulate objects. The grasping process could be described in three main stages: Detection, planning and Execution. The foundation to complete a task is to have Generalizing methods for the new objects, environment and tasks which could be quite difficult due to uncertainty and ...

From craft to robot an innovation in industrial method

Kinova

The evaluation of manufacturing is very complex, in the medical and industrial fields. The application of several theories on production capacity and the processes involved will be put into practice in this project in order to validate the hypotheses and assertions in previous studies. Automation in the manufacturing field is ...

Sim-to-Real using reinforcement learning applied to collaborative robots

Thales-cortAIx

My research project is taking place in the 3IT of the University of Sherbrooke under the supervision of Pr Wael Suleiman. The main objective of my research will be to reduce the gap between simulation learning and real learning in the field of collaborative robot control. To achieve this, I ...

Test robot reproducing realistic hockey slap shot

Bauer

Hockey stick manufacturers wish to test their products for quality control and to help with the development of new models. However, there is currently no reliable and repeatable way of reproducing a slap shot that is representative of a real-life situation. Industrial robots currently used are poorly suited for this ...

Collaborative robot tasked with sanding gypsum walls

RCM

In the context of prefabricated house with gypsum walls, the building step of sanding the left-over plaster used for covering screw holes and joints between the gypsum sheets (on the walls, the ceiling and the corners), is a laborious task. The objective of the project is to detect the areas ...

Decision architecture for mobile robot autonomy

Sycodal

The research project proposed here therefore consists of exploiting a decision-making architecture to program a mobile manipulator robot to perform machine cleaning and maintenance tasks in industrial environments, such as vacuuming and taking vibration measurements on machines. This robot must operate in shared autonomy, that is to say that the ...

Impedance drive for hybrid force-position control of a manipulator robot

Kinova

Safety of use is one of the most important characteristics of collaborative manipulator robots. A lot of research in recent years is working to make these robots safer in different ways. Force control, although well known, is not easy to implement in a secure way. Indeed, most solutions for this ...

Teleoperation of a mobile robotic manipulator by virtual reality for the maintenance and task learning

Sycodal

Currently, in the world of robotics, learning tasks for robots is mainly done through the teach and repeat paradigm. This approach mainly consists of programming the robot with a teach pendant or with “offline programming”, which means programming with an external computer. In both cases, this takes a considerable amount ...

Robot cable for radiation mapping

Medscint

This project consists in building a cable-driven parallel robot capable of moving a dosimeter in a liquid (water tank) with a high accuracy for radiotherapy applications. A cable robot architecture is preferred in order to minimize the liquid perturbations caused by the robot motion. Moreover, this architecture allows the dosimeter ...

Audio-visual recognition for mobile robot in manufacturing environments

À la recherche d'un partenaire

Security is a crucial issue in collaborative robotics. A robot must perceive its environment with precision to maximize its productivity without compromising the safety of the workers around it. Visual recognition is a popular modality, but it is often limited to a small field and involves a high computational load ...

Evaluation of the application of cable robots to monitoring processing stations.

Hydro Québec

The objective of the project is to evaluate the feasibility of applying the cable robot concept to monitoring Hydro-Québec's processing stations. The research will be conducted at two or three electrical processing stations that require automated monitoring. It will be necessary to determine the workspace that can be reached ...

Visual distinction of plants by machine learning

Vallons maraîchers

Manual weeding of root vegetables is a crucial task for frugal crop yields. However, it is an expensive, lengthy and difficult task for farmers. Desherbex aims at building a robotic farm equipment that can replace manual weeding. It implies that the tool must 1) distinguish weeds from root vegetables and ...

Development of a weight lifting device with multiple degrees of freedom

Arjo

Development of a weight lifting device with multiple degrees of freedom to bring the best force vector to a patient, either for patient transfer or for patient rehabilitation. The user is directly in contact with the robot. This device should be able to lift up to 600 lbs by hands ...

Compact gripper for limited space

Robotiq

The use of robot grippers in industrial applications can be difficult when space becomes a limiting factor. Although many robot gripper models are commercially available, they usually require a significant amount of space around to object to grab to properly operate. This is largely due to the approach angle of ...

Design of variable transmission actuators for wearable robotics

Arjo

People suffering of muscle degeneration or physical impairment could benefit from exoskeletons and supernumerary robotic limbs to assist them daily. Portable robots could also increase the functional capabilities and safety of workers. However, designing lightweight, compact and useful portable robots is still a major challenge. Indeed, current actuators are too ...

Design of a laparoscopic intervention simulation platform actuated by magnetho-rheological clutches

Exonetik

The research is developing a haptic simulation device actuated by magneto-rheological (MR) clutches to facilitate and accelerate the training of future surgeons by simulating laparoscopic procedures. This device is composed of a robotic arm with 3 degrees of freedom developed by Exonetik and coupled to a robotic trocar with 2 ...

Development of a robot for realistic execution of hockey slap shots

À la recherche d'un partenaire

In the sports industry, more and more equipment manufacturers are getting equipped with robots that simulate the movement of athletes to validate and test their products. When it comes to hockey, given the complexity of the movement to replicate, no existing robot can faithfully reproduce the impacts occurring when the ...

Human presence detection integrated with a manipulator robot

Kinova

The project consists in developing a system that will allow collaborative robots to sense human presence in their workspace and modulate their operating speed according to the proximity in order to satisfy safety requirements at all times. To do that, the sensors and technologies on the market and in academia ...

Explainable Motion of Mobile Manipulators from Null Space

À la recherche d'un partenaire

The manufacturing industry is in urgent need of safe and reliable robotic systems to redirect the human workforce towards more creative and conceptual tasks. Based on a safe and reliable mobile platform, a control architecture will be implemented from literature and then extended to help the worker understand the robot ...

Development of a collaborative robotic cell for visual 3D inspection

Exo-S

Development of a collaborative robotic arm powered by magnetorheological clutches

Exonetik

Design and fabrication of a collaborative robot actuated by magnetorheological actuators

Exonetik

The research project involves designing, manufacturing and controlling a collaborative robotic arm using an innovative technology, magnetorheological (MR) clutch. This project idea comes from the low performance of collaborative robots on the market and the great potential of this industry. Performance are limited by the strength and speed limits to ...

Development of control strategies for collaborative handling of deformable translucent parts

Exo-S

The project consists of the conception of a robotic cell in which humans and a collaborative robot will work together to inspect complex plastic parts. More precisely, the project is to allow the safe grabbing of translucent deformable parts for packaging. This automation project aims to improve robots adaptive capacities ...

Hubbart project

À la recherche d'un partenaire

Designing a framework that will allow the cross-compilation on different target (CPU, GPU, FPGA, neuromorphic processors, simulator), or a heterogeneous  combination of these, reproducing the different concepts of the architecture of HBBA robotic control such as, but not limited to:     *   motivations;     *   intentions;     *   beliefs;     *   strategies;     *   behaviours;     *   perceptions;     *   actions. This framework is ...

Development of unmanned surface vehicle

ABTech

Unmanned Surface Vehicle commonly called USV, are unable to navigate in uncontrolled riverine environnement. They must therefore be supervised at all times in order to avoid obstacles such as shoals, shore and other obstacles on the surface of the water. This is particularly problematic when the objective is to carry ...

Design and experimental characterization of a 3D metal printed miniaturized magnetorheological fluid clutch

Exonetik

When robots are likely to collaborate with humans, it is essential for them to be as transparent as possible to enhance human-robot interactions and reduce risks of injuries. Therefore, it is crucial to have even more responsive actuators. In those types of robots, often magnetorheological fluid (MRF) clutches are used ...

Safe telepresence for robots for the manufacturing industry

Cobii

Robot that Cleans Clothes Dryer Exhaust Duct

Oxebo

Inspecting and cleaning of the dryer exhaust pipe is a complicated task due to their small diameter, their tight and multiple elbows, their length and the vertical positioning of some joints. The use of brushes is inefficient for cleaning the pipe, hence the interest in using a mobile robot that ...

Development of a movement library for specific tasks in long term care facilities

Sycodal

This research project originated during the last crisis. This crisis has shown many issues in several countries, Quebec was no exception. One major issue was the lack of nursing staff in CHSLD. Nursing staff had to take care about patients while carrying out all the measures against COVID. It is ...

Use of collaborative robotics to do metrology

Robotiq

One of the first applications where collaborative robots were successful was machining tending. This task, which consists of loading and unloading a machine tool, is still one of the most common tasks for this type of robot. Their use allows them to replace machinists in a non-value added part of ...

Analysis, synthesis, design and prototyping of a redundant parallel robot with (4 + 1) degrees of freedom for collaboration

Develop control laws for a concept of motorized collaborative lift

Arjo

The objective of this project is to develop control laws for a concept of motorized collaborative lift. The goal is to assist nursing assistants in transferring injured or disabled patients. With the average weight of the population increasing, the risk of injury for nursing staff becomes more and more important ...

Soft Gripper based on Magneto rheological clutches

Exonetik

In many industries such as aerospace or construction, workers may have to lift or handle heavy parts or tools in non-ergonomic positions. The use of a supernumerary limb attached to the worker’s body may drastically improve efficiency and safety. This internship project focuses on the design of an end ...

Automatic visual inspection of aeronautic parts

Pratt & Whitney Canada

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Voice assistant for industrial environments

Agilean

Agilean offers an operations management and optimisation SaaS web app (ALIX - Smart Assistant) as well as digital transformation and operational efficiency consulting services and training. ALIX - Smart Assistant monitors and optimizes resources, equipment (IIoT) and stock (raw materials, Work In Process (WIP) and finished goods) in real time as well ...

High admittance mecanism for insertion tasks

Robotiq

Insertion tasks in the robotic industry are more common today, especially in collaborative robots. These insertions are often slow and require the movement of the entire robot to achieve the insertion and the movement of a gripper over small distances. This system will accelerate the insertion tasks and possibly be ...

Development of a safe and performant collaborative robotic manipulator based on magnetorheological actuators

Exonetik

Collaborative, easy-to-use robotic manipulators are used in the industry to reduce risks or repetitive actions for operators. However, before collaborative robots can perform tasks close to humans, their design must be intrinsically safe and performant to operate without the need to slow their movements and limit their strength. Recent discoveries ...

Omnidirectional AGV (Automated Guided Vehicle) robot control on an automated production line

Inogec

AGVs are becoming more prevalent in industry. These are versatile platforms for moving equipment between storage spaces and work spaces. The omnidirectional models are even more versatile because their great agility allows them to move easily in the cramped spaces typical of industrial environments. Intelligent control of their movements is ...

Position control of a wearable robotic arm

Exonetik

Wearable robotics arms, a robotic arm that is directly installed on a person, are a potential solution to a modern problem, the lack of workforce. Wearable robots could be used to work along with users to help them in a multitudes of industrials tasks. However, position control of wearable robot ...

The study of management methods to facilitate the integration of collaborative robotics in a manufacturing context

René Matériaux Composites

Appart from technical challenges, various human and managerial challenges may result from collaborative robotics implementation. This project aims to identify how employees can be affected by this technology and what are the required practices for proper change management in this context. 

Development of a haptic operation simulator device powered by magnetorheological clutches

Exonetik

The goal of the project is to design a device that will be able to simulate medical operations in order to offer a simulator to doctors in training. The device is a miniature robotic arm that is able to reproduce the forces experienced by a doctor during an operation. The ...

Design of collaborative robots for assembly tasks in aerospace manufacturing processes

Bombardier

This research aims at developing novel robotic systems and approaches tailored to the manufacturing processes used in the aerospace industry.

Image heightening for automatic identification of industrial parts

Robotiq

The success of classical machine vision algorithms varies greatly depending on multiple factors and often requires the input of a computer vision expert and an implementation in an environment where lighting is perfectly controlled to avoid unwanted reflections and specular highlights that could degrade performance of tasks such as object ...

Wearable Collaborative Robotic Tool

Exonetik

The main goal of the project Wearable Collaborative Robotic Tool (WCRT) is to design and control a wearable robotic arm. A supernumerary robotic arm can increase physical strength, do independent tasks near the human and help him with tasks requiring complex manipulations. This solution may be used in the aerospace ...

Autonomous grasping with pre-taught grasps

Robotiq

The objective of this research project is to develop a method for grasping objects in a heap with a serial six-degree-of-freedom robot, the wrist camera and one of the gripper hands produced by Robotiq.  

6D pose estimation for random bin picking

GE Aviation Bromont

The problem to solve is in the category of "random bin picking" of metallic pieces. Object segmentation and pose estimation become difficult as a result of the reflective metallic nature, exasperated by variable light conditions. Moreover, CAD models may not be available for certain parts. Readily available commercial solutions are ...

Haptic Interface for Handshake Emulation

Robotiq

The goal of this project is to develop such an interface to simulate a handshake. A robotic arm and hand make this interface.

Development of a robotic manipulator based on magnetorheological fluid actuators

Exonetik

Collaborative, easy-to-use robotic manipulators are used in the industry to reduce risks or repetitive actions for operators. However, before collaborative robots can perform tasks close to humans, their design must be intrinsically safe and performant to operate without the need to slow their movements and limit their strength. Recent discoveries ...

Design and manufacturing of a wearable and collaborative supplementary robotic arm based on magnetorheological clutches.

Exonetik

Supernumerary robotic limbs (e.g. a second pair of arms) are wearable collaborative robots that enhance human performances and could reduce employee’s fatigue. One of the most challenging feat with collaborative robots is their interaction with human, which requires an excellent level of transparency (i.e. the ability of ...

Generating safety trajectories by taking into account the piece manipulated by the collaborative robot

IRSST

Human-robot cooperation continues to grow in the industry, bringing security challenges. Inspired by this new demand, several manufacturers have designed new "collaborative" robots, such as Universal Robot E-SERIES robots, OMRON TM or FANUC CR-15iA. This new generation of robots aims to eliminate physical barriers, while ensuring the safety of the ...

Détection automatique de tâches d'insertion pour la programmation par démonstration

Robotiq

De nos jours, les robots collaboratifs se font souvent enseigner des tâches à l'aide de démonstrations physiques plutôt que d'avoir à les programmer textuellement. Cette technique fonctionne bien pour plusieurs cas; par contre, certaines tâches comme des insertions précises peuvent être difficilement enseignées avec une programmation qui est ...

Design of a displacement sensor to manually control a six-degree-of-freedom serial robot

MEGATRACTION

The main goal of this research project is to develop a displacement sensor. This sensor will be a miniature passive parallel robot and will be mounted on the wrist of a serial robot. The user will be able to move the parallel robot to control the serial one.

Design of a macro/mini collaborative robot using a low-impedance mini mechanism with haptic feedback capabilities

Olympus

Human-Robot collaboration in manufacturing environment allows leverage of both human operator capabilities such as flexibility and dexterity and of robotic systems capabilities such as speed of execution, high precision and larger payload. This project aims at developing a macro/mini Cartesian architecture which allows collaboration between human and robot for ...