Robot Manipulation of Deformable Objects

1: Introduction.- 1.1 Motivation.- 1.2 About this Book.- 2: Material Modeling and Simulation.- 2.1 Energy-Based Modeling of Deformable Linear Objects.- 2.2 Discrete Element Approach for Non-Rigid Material Modeling.- 2.3 Direct and Inverse Simulation of Deformable Linear Objects.- 3: Planning and Control Strategies.- 3.1 Indirect Simultaneous Positioning of Extensible Deformable Objects.- 3.2 A Hybrid Position/Force Approach to the Exploitation of Elasticity in Manipulation.- 3.3 Force- and Vision-Based Detection of Contact State Transitions.- 3.4 Automated Sewing System and Unfolding Fabric.- 4: Collaborative Systems.- 4.1 Manipulation of Sheet Metal by Dual Manipulators.- 4.2 A Manipulated Deformable Object as an Underactuated Mechanical System.- 5: Applications and Industrial Experiences.- 5.1 Simulation of Non-Rigid Materials Handling.- 5.2 Robotics for Deheading White Fish.- 5.3 Application of LLW Robots to Distribution Lines.- 5.4 Flexible Automatic Wiring of Long-Tube Lighting and Service Cabinet Modules.