Computational Design of Compliant, Dynamical Robots - Cynthia Sung

Explore computational approaches to designing compliant and dynamical robots in this Stanford seminar presented by Cynthia Sung. Delve into topics such as topology optimization, hybrid aerial vehicles, soft arm optimization, and origami-inspired fabrication. Learn about design composition strategies, tuning mechanics through geometry, and energy storage for origami jumpers. Discover how to create kinetic origami robots and understand the control and design principles for serial robots with tunable stiffness. Gain insights into future directions, including task specification and actuation advancements in the field of computational robot design.

Introduction.
Computational Robot Design.
Topology Optimization.
Hybrid Aerial Vehicles.
Hybrid Aerial Vehicle: System Overview.
Soft Arm Optimization.
Physical Validation.
Design Composition.
Tuning Mechanics via Geometry.
Hopping on Different Terrain Types.
Origami-Inspired Fabrication.
Energy Storage for Origami Jumpers.
Compositional Design Strategy.
Compositional Design of Kinetic Origami Robots.
Compactness.
Robot Design Approach.
Control/Design for Serial Robots with Tunable Stiffness.
Next Steps: Task Specification.
Next Steps: Actuation.