Foot with a Core-shell Structural Six-axis Force Sensor for Pedal Depressing and Recovering from Foot Slipping during Pedal Pushing Toward Autonomous Driving by Humanoids

To realize a robust automobile driving behavior of musculoskeletal tendon-driven humanoids, we developed a six-axis force measurement module with a core-shell structure. This sensor enables space saving, high load capacity and wholebody sensing at the same time. By developing a foot unit incorporating a core-shell structural force sensor on its toe, we realized behaviors of depressing a pedal and recovering from foot slipping during the depressing with a lifesized musculoskeletal humanoid ”Musashi”.

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