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A Roadmap to Advance Measurement Science in Robot Dexterity and Manipulation

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Author(s)

Joseph A. Falco, Jeremy A. Marvel, Elena R. Messina

Abstract

In order for robots to expand their applicability within manufacturing operations, their dexterity needs to advance considerably. There is active research in many areas that is contributing to creating a new generation of much more dexterous arms and hands. A complementary measurement science research effort, which defines the metrics, artifacts, and test methods, is needed to characterize and understand performance of new capabilities. In this document, a high-level roadmap is proposed for potential long- and short-term work to progress measurement science in the area of dexterous manipulation.
Citation
NIST Interagency/Internal Report (NISTIR) - 7993
Report Number
7993

Keywords

manufacture, robot, dexterity, manipulation, grasp, performance

Citation

Falco, J. , Marvel, J. and Messina, E. (2014), A Roadmap to Advance Measurement Science in Robot Dexterity and Manipulation, NIST Interagency/Internal Report (NISTIR), National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD, [online], https://doi.org/10.6028/NIST.IR.7993 (Accessed March 19, 2024)
Created May 1, 2014, Updated November 10, 2018