MIE.37 – Teleoperation Control of Multi-Joint Systems: Piloted Potentiometer Exoskeleton Arm

Control of multi-joint systems such as robotic arms using a gamepad-like interface is tedious and non-intuitive. Gamepad-like interfaces are complicated to use for controlling multiple joints simultaneously. This research presents the development of a passive user-piloted exoskeleton arm that strap onto the user’s upper body. Potentiometers are integrated at each joint to accurately track angular movements. The collected data is then mapped and teleoperated to an identical motor-joint system through radio signals, enabling the human pilot to control the system with great precision at a distance up to 100 meters. By augmenting remote control capabilities and improving the pilot experience, this project holds promise for expanding the dexterity and task adaptability of remote-controlled joint robots. The integration of potentiometer-based tracking and teleoperation offers a novel approach to achieving unprecedented precision and maneuverability in remote-controlled robotic joint systems. Such devices hold promising applications in teleoperation in nuclear reactors, search-and-rescue, and space operations.