Very advanced results combined “Bones – muscle”.
This resulted in a forearm that not only has the appearance and function similar to that of the human arm, but also has the ability to perform precise and skillful movements. To demonstrate the potential of this technology, the robot equipped with this forearm called kengoro was tested and A series of tasks requiring high precision, he managed to perform actions such as soldering, opening books, turning screws and even swinging a badminton racket all with the same dexterity that would be expected of a human being.
This specially designed radioulnar joint allowed Kengoro to perform smooth, controlled movements with low stiffness and high efficiency in torque transfer, which is crucial for activities requiring both precision and speed.
The next step for two researchers will be to create a complete humanoid powered by tendons using these bone-muscle and miniature modules, expanding this technology to other parts of the robotic body. They are also interested in further exploring the biological meaning of the radioulnar joint, seeking to discover even new movements. more complex and skilled.
This advance can change the way we see the interaction between humans and robots, bringing these machines even closer to the physical capabilities that we considered exclusively human, the future of manual robots seems to be approaching quickly and is undoubtedly impressive, the details of the The team's research was published in the journal Arxiv and can be read using the link in the reference.
