Tactile Gloves for Autonomous Grasping With the NASA/DARPA RobonautTactile data from rugged gloves are providing the foundation for developing autonomous grasping skills for the NASA/DARPA Robonaut, a dexterous humanoid robot. These custom gloves compliment the human like dexterity available in the Robonaut hands. Multiple versions of the gloves are discussed, showing a progression in using advanced materials and construction techniques to enhance sensitivity and overall sensor coverage. The force data provided by the gloves can be used to improve dexterous, tool and power grasping primitives. Experiments with the latest gloves focus on the use of tools, specifically a power drill used to approximate an astronaut's torque tool.
Document ID
20050236770
Acquisition Source
Johnson Space Center
Document Type
Other
Authors
Martin, T. B. (NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Ambrose, R. O. (NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Diftler, M. A. (Lockheed Martin Corp. Houston, TX, United States)
Platt, R., Jr. (Massachusetts Univ. Amherst, MA, United States)
Butzer, M. J. (Oceaneering Space Systems Houston, TX, United States)