Infants have a number of reflexes that are inhibited later in development. One of these reflexes, the withdrawal reflex, causes the arm to withdrawal if the top of the hand is touched. In this clip, the first revision arm has been fitted with a simple claw-shaped hand with touch-sensitive pads. As the arm reaches out, the touch pads trigger a reflex withdrawal.
- Overview
- Social Interaction
- Reaching to a Visual Target
- Head/Eye Orientation
- Saccadic Eye Movement
- Saccade to Motion
- Smooth Pursuit Tracking
- Vestibulo-Occular Reflex
- Face Detection
- Eye Finding
- Imitation of Head Nods
Arms/Motor Control
Most robotic arms are designed for power and speed which generally results in systems that are not safe to interact with. We avoid this problem by using a compliant arm based upon series elastic actuators. These arms are safe enough for us to interact with directly, as can be seen in this clip.
This video clip shows the first footage of the second revision of Cog's arms. Cog now has both a left and a right arm, both based upon the series elastic actuator design. The first clip shows the new arms and their range of motion
One of the motor control techniques that our group has been experimenting with is the use of coupled oscillators. This clip shows the second revision ams being driven by coupled oscillators.
Cog busies itself sawing a piece of wood.
Cog entertains itself by playing the drums.
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