Assembly Task
Robotic assembly research focuses on enabling robots to autonomously assemble objects from individual parts, aiming to improve efficiency and precision in manufacturing and other domains. Current efforts concentrate on developing robust algorithms and models, such as reinforcement learning, graph neural networks, and transformer architectures, to address challenges like sequence planning, precise manipulation, and error correction. These advancements are significant for improving industrial automation, enabling more flexible and adaptable manufacturing processes, and facilitating applications in areas like space exploration and personalized manufacturing.
Papers
IndustReal: Transferring Contact-Rich Assembly Tasks from Simulation to Reality
Bingjie Tang, Michael A. Lin, Iretiayo Akinola, Ankur Handa, Gaurav S. Sukhatme, Fabio Ramos, Dieter Fox, Yashraj Narang
InstaGrasp: An Entirely 3D Printed Adaptive Gripper with TPU Soft Elements and Minimal Assembly Time
Xin Zhou, Adam J. Spiers