Organizers:
Patrick van der Smagt (DLR)
Jeff Trinkle (RPI)
Thomas Wimboeck (DLR)

Contact person: Jeff Trinkle, workshop(.AT.)grssp.org

Description:
This workshop will focus on strategies for grasping, shedding light on the differences and couplings between static and dynamic aspects of grasping: In multi-finger grasping, should we separate finger placement from force control, or should these pieces be viewed as a single coupled problem in which object dynamics are also considered? By focusing on a few in-depth talks representing competing solution approaches, we will strive to discuss the pros, cons, and consequences of each approach and to uncover the implications of the supporting assumptions. For instance, what object information is needed to ensure an approach, what sensor requirements do we have, and what are the design implications for a robotic hand to realize a method? The goal of the workshop is to increase discussion among groups employing varying approaches and to identify synergies that could be leveraged in new hybrid approaches to grasping.

Date:
June 27, 2010