Robots Reach through a Cluttered World

Robots are now able to intelligently maneuver within clutter, gently making contact with objects while accomplishing a task. This new control method, developed by Associate Professor Charlie Kemp, has wide applications ranging from robots for search-and-rescue operations to assistive robotics for people with disabilities. In a preliminary trial, Henry Evans, an individual with quadriplegia, used a robot to perform tasks. Evans was able to pull a blanket over himself and grab a cloth to wipe his face, all wh