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DisMech: A Discrete Differential Geometry-based Physical Simulator for Soft Robots and Structures

RL-trained policy for dynamic end-effector target following. RL-trained policy for target reaching through 3D obstacles DisMech is a discrete differential geometry-based physical simulator for elastic ...
Investopedia

What Are Soft Skills? Definition, Importance, and Examples

Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...
Brandeis University

Martin A. Fisher School of Physics

The Martin A. Fisher School of Physics enjoys an international reputation for excellence in research, and is one of the highest-ranked of its size in the country. The department offers rigorous ...
IEEE

A Parameter Identification Method for Static Cosserat Rod Models: Application to Soft Material Actuators with Exteroceptive Sensors

Abstract: Soft material robotics is a rather young research field in the robotics and material science communities. A popular design is the soft pneumatic actuator (SPA) which, if connected serially, ...
IEEE

Equilibrium Manipulation Planning for a Soft Elastic Rod Considering an External Distributed Force and Intrinsic Curvature

Abstract: Previous work has shown that the set of equilibrium shapes of a rod is a smooth 6-dimensional manifold. We develop the Kirchhoff rod model in a differential equation form using Darboux ...