RoTipBot: Robotic Handling of Thin and Flexible Objects using Rotatable Tactile Sensors
arxiv(2024)
Abstract
This paper introduces RoTipBot, a novel robotic system for handling thin,
flexible objects. Different from previous works that are limited to singulating
them using suction cups or soft grippers, RoTipBot can grasp and count multiple
layers simultaneously, emulating human handling in various environments.
Specifically, we develop a novel vision-based tactile sensor named RoTip that
can rotate and sense contact information around its tip. Equipped with two
RoTip sensors, RoTipBot feeds multiple layers of thin, flexible objects into
the centre between its fingers, enabling effective grasping and counting.
RoTip's tactile sensing ensures both fingers maintain good contact with the
object, and an adjustment approach is designed to allow the gripper to adapt to
changes in the object. Extensive experiments demonstrate the efficacy of the
RoTip sensor and the RoTipBot approach. The results show that RoTipBot not only
achieves a higher success rate but also grasps and counts multiple layers
simultaneously – capabilities not possible with previous methods. Furthermore,
RoTipBot operates up to three times faster than state-of-the-art methods. The
success of RoTipBot paves the way for future research in object manipulation
using mobilised tactile sensors. All the materials used in this paper are
available at .
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