Robotic grasping of unknown objects: A knowledge-based approach
- Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (United States)
In this article the author describes a general-purpose robotic grasping system for use in unstructured environments. Using computer vision and a compact set of heuristics, the system automatically generates the robot arm and hand motions required for grasping an unmodeled object. The utility of such a system is most evident in environments where the robot will have to grasp and manipulation tasks may be relatively simple. Examples of such domains are planetary exploration and astronaut assistance, undersea salvage and rescue, and nuclear waste site clean-up. This work implements a two-stage model of grasping: stage one is an orientation of the hand and wrist and a ballistic reach toward the object; stage two is hand preshaping and adjustment. Visual features are first extracted from the unmodeled object. These features and their relations are used by an expert system to generate a set of valid reach/grasps for the object. These grasps are then used in driving the robot hand and arm to bring the fingers into contact with the object in the desired configuration. Experimental results are presented to illustrate the functioning of the system.
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC04-76DP00789
- OSTI ID:
- 5497503
- Journal Information:
- International Journal of Robotics Research; (United States), Journal Name: International Journal of Robotics Research; (United States) Vol. 10:4; ISSN 0278-3649; ISSN IJRRE
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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