Robotics Manipulation:  Mechanics and Planning
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The research will explore the mechanics of robotic manipulation                 operations.  The short-range goal is to demonstrate, both                       theoretically and experimentally, an autonomous robot that is                   competent in simple manipulation domains.  The long-range goal is               to build a systematic foundation for autonomous robotic                         manipulation.  The proposed work falls into two areas:  (1) the                 mechanics of simple manipulator operations.  In this area the                   operations of grasping, pushing and squeezing, and striking will                be addressed; and (2) exploration of simple manipulation task                   domains.  The task domains will involve several different                       operations within the task domain; however, the domain will                     initially be simple and proceed to greater complexity as the work               progresses.
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