A review: Can robots reshape K-12 STEM education?

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Multi-robot systems envisioned for future factories will promote advancements and capabilities of handling complex tasks and realising optimal robotic operations. However, existing multi-robot systems face challenges such as integration complexity, difficu ...

We present a reinforcement learning framework for constructing assemblies composed of rigid parts, which are commonly seen in many historical masonry buildings and bridges. Traditional construction methods for such structures often depend on dense scaffold ...

This thesis addresses key challenges in developing adaptive lower-limb exoskeletons to enhance balance, mobility, and user autonomy during daily living activities. It presents a comprehensive exploration of three critical aspects: push recovery during stan ...

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Modular robotics link the reliability of a centralised system with the adaptivity of a decentralised system. It is difficult for a robot with a fixed shape to be able to perform many different types of tasks. As the task space grows, the number of functi ...

The control possibilities for soft robots have long been hindered by the need for reliable methods to estimate their configuration. Inertial measurement units (IMUs) can solve this challenge, but they are affected by well-known drift issues. This letter pr ...

This paper builds up the skill of impact aware non prehensile manipulation through a hitting motion by allowing the robot arm to come in contact with the environment with parts other than its end effector. Hitting with other joints allows us to manipulate ...

Soft robots are being increasingly developed and deployed for underwater applications such as exploration, monitoring, and rescue owing to their innate compliance, mechanical and chemical stability, and waterproof properties. However, they are still predom ...

Robots outside of the fenced factories have to deal with continuously changing environment, this requires fast and flexible modes of control. Planning methods or complex learning models can find optimal paths in complex surroundings, but they are computati ...

Computer simulations are often used as support material for science education, as they can engage students through inquiry-based learning, promote their active interaction in the experimentation phase, and help them visualize abstract concepts. For instanc ...

In various robotics applications, the selection of function approximation methods greatly influences the feasibility and computational efficiency of algorithms. Tensor Networks (TNs), also referred to as tensor decomposition techniques, present a versatile ...

Students learn more when they are actively engaged in the learning process. While hands-on activities, labs and projects are moments when students are active, the learning benefits can be amplified with coaching strategies. This activity will enable studen ...

Controlling complex tasks in robotic systems, such as circular motion for cleaning or following curvy lines, can be dealt with using nonlinear vector fields. This article introduces a novel approach called the rotational obstacle avoidance method (ROAM) fo ...

Social insects, such as ants, termites, and honeybees, have evolved sophisticated societies where the collaborative efforts of "simple" individuals can lead to the emergence of complex dynamics. The reliance of each organism on the collective is so great t ...

Dielectric Elastomer Actuators (DEAs) have emerged as versatile and promising devices for a multitude of applications, including soft robotics, haptic interfaces, and artificial muscles. DEAs are an interesting soft actuator technology due to their high en ...

This research introduces an innovative Augmented Reality (AR) workflow for Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) in timber construction. The approach leverages human dexterity and adaptability alongside the strength and precision of robotic arms to assemble timber ...

Traditional example-based learning methods are often limited by static, expert-created content. Hence, they face challenges in scalability, engagement, and effectiveness, as some learners might struggle to relate to the examples or find them relevant. To a ...

This article summarizes the recent advancements in the design, fabrication, and control of microrobotic devices for the diagnosis and treatment of brain disorders. With a focus on diverse actuation methods, we discuss how advancements in materials science ...

This doctoral thesis navigates the complex landscape of motion coordination and formation control within teams of rotary-wing Micro Aerial Vehicles (MAVs). Prompted by the intricate demands of real-world applications such as search and rescue or surveillan ...

Conversational tutoring systems (CTSs) offer a promising avenue for individualized learning support, especially in domains like persuasive writing. Although these systems have the potential to enhance the learning process, the specific role of learner cont ...

A review: Can robots reshape K-12 STEM education?

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Multi-robot collaborative manufacturing driven by digital twins: Advancements, challenges, and future directions

Learning to Assemble with Alternative Plans

Partial Assistance with Lower-Limb Exoskeletons to Enhance Gait and Balance in Daily Living Activities

Soft Robotics: A Route to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusivity in Robotics

Memento Mori: Reliable robustness in self-reconfigurable modular robots

Soft Robot Shape Estimation With IMUs Leveraging PCC Kinematics for Drift Filtering

Hitting with Different Joints of a Robotic Manipulator

Edible Soft Actuators based on Konjac Glucomannan for Underwater Operation

Exact Obstacle Avoidance for Robots in Complex and Dynamic Environments Using Local Modulation

Teacher-Mediated and Student-Led Interaction with a Physics Simulation: Effects on the Learning Experience

Robot Learning using Tensor Networks

How to support students to develop coaching and peer teaching skills

Avoidance of Concave Obstacles Through Rotation of Nonlinear Dynamics

A Biohybrid Superorganism - Investigating honeybees' collective behaviors via interactive robotics

Frequency response of fiber reinforced DEAs

Collaborative timber joint assembly: Augmented reality for multi-level human-robot interaction

GELEX: Generative AI-Hybrid System for Example-Based Learning

Small-scale robotic devices for medical interventions in the brain

Distributed Predictive Formation Control of Autonomous Rotary-Wing Micro Aerial Vehicles

Evaluating the Impact of Learner Control and Interactivity in Conversational Tutoring Systems for Persuasive Writing