The Amadeus project: an overview

Abstract

Looks at Amadeus (advanced manipulator for deep underwater systems) which is an international subsea manipulator project, funded by the European Community Marine Science and Technology Research Programme. The object is to improve the sampling and manipulation capabilities of underwater systems, through the development of advanced grippers and manipulation control techniques. Says that Phase 1 of the project produced an innovative dextrous gripper system for laboratory use. The objective of phase 2 is to produce more robust systems offering enhanced functionality and suitability for trials in the marine environment. Provides an overview of the Amadeus project describing the achievements of the first phase and the proposed developments for phase 2. Research articles The Amadeus project: an overviewAmadeus phase 1 was supported by the European Community under the Marine Science and Technology (MAST II) research directive grant number: mas2ct920016. Amadeus phase 2 is funded under MAST III grant number: mast3ct950024 amadeus. We would like to acknowledge collaboration with and ownership of sections of the work described in this paper by our colleagues: J. Jones in Mechanical Engineering; D.

Continuum Robots and Magnetic Soft Robots: From Models to Interdisciplinary Challenges for Medical Applications

“…Since the concept of continuum robots was first proposed in the Amadeus deep-sea research project [ 20 , 21 ], significant progress has been made in this field [ 22 , 23 , 24 , 25 ]. This paper focuses on tendon-driven ( Figure 1 (1-2a)) [ 26 , 27 ], multi-rod-driven ( Figure 1 (1-2b)) [ 28 , 29 , 30 ], and concentric tube actuation ( Figure 1 (1-2c)) [ 31 , 32 , 33 ] applied in medical continuum configurations, as well as composite continuum configurations [ 34 , 35 , 36 , 37 , 38 ] or magnetic soft robots ( Figure 1 (1-2d,e)) formed by these basic components.…”

A mechatronic wrist unit for precision tasks

“…Most of the attention has been focused on the development of new robots for service industry. Robots are being developed for automated pipe inspection [1], underwater operations [2], assisting the disabled and elderly [3], and assisting in medical surgeries [4][5][6]. In the case of medical surgery, robots are being used for pre-operative planning and localizers.…”

Blooming Knit Flowers: Loop‐Linked Soft Morphing Structures for Soft Robotics

“…Recent work has explored the possibility of generating soft morphing actuation based on the methods for designing a structural volume made of: (1) transformable rigid elements that can demonstrate the soft morphing motion or (2) elastomeric materials in whole or in part …”