Adaptive Robotic Mechanical Systems: A Design Paradigm

Abstract

This paper aims at developing a general framework for the use of the concept of adaptive mechanical system in the design of advanced robotic devices. The concept of adaptive mechanical system is first formalized. A design methodology is then proposed in order to formulate the associated design paradigm, based on the fundamental principles of mechanics. Finally, examples of adaptive robotic mechanical systems taken from the literature are presented in order to illustrate the application of the general design methodology.