An open-source plugin, designed to be compatible with the Sofa framework, facilitates the simulation of 1D objects. Specifically, it caters to the modeling of both rigid and flexible 1D entities, like rods, wires or needles, using the Cosserat beam theory. In this context, we have outlined a range of potential applications for this plugin. If you wish to explore its functionality, you have the flexibility to construct scenes using Python or XML, or you can take it a step further by developing new C++ components. We also welcome contributions from the community to enhance and expand the capabilities of this plugin.
The Cosserat model has found applications in the realm of continuum robotics, particularly for simulating the deformation of robot bodies with geometries and mechanical properties akin to rods. This model aligns closely with the dynamic deformation patterns exhibited by soft manipulators, as it can effectively replicate nonlinear deformations encompassing bending, torsion, extension, and shearing.
One distinctive feature of Cosserat's theory, within the domain of continuous media mechanics, lies in its conceptualization: it views each material point of an object as a rigid body with six degrees of freedom (three translations and three rotations). In contrast, many other models in continuum media mechanics tend to treat material points as particles with only three translation degrees of freedom.
When modeling linear structures, this framework enables the creation of a structure closely resembling articulated solids, consisting of a series of rigid bodies whose relative positions are defined by their strain states. Consequently, this model serves as a versatile tool for modeling and controlling a variety of systems, including concentric tube robots, continuum robots driven by cables, or pneumatic soft robots with constant cross-sections.
Go into theorotical part of the plugin Theory
Follow the tutorial : cosserat_tutorial
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DCM Beam actuation using a cable d = |
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DCM Beam actuation using a cable d = |
DCM Beam actuation using a cable d = |
Beam actuation using a cable d = |
Tripod using bending lab sensors Format: ![Alt Text]
- Pieces-wise constant Strain PCS: This feature is based on the paper
- Discrete cosserat approach for soft robot dynamics: A new piece-wise constant strain model with torsion and shears Link to the paper
- Coupling numerical deformable models in global and reduced coordinates for the simulation of the direct and the inverse kinematics of Soft Robots Link to the paper. The link to download the Pdf of the Paper: https://hal.archives-ouvertes.fr/hal-03192168/document
- Pieces-wise Non-constant Strain:
- DCM with Plastic model
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Cosserat model has been introduced in continuum robotics to simulate the deformation of the robot body whose geometry and mechanical characteristics are similar to a rod. By extension, this model can be used to simulate needles, wires. The specificity of Cosserat's theory from the point of view of the mechanics of continuous media, is to consider that: each material point of an object is rigid body(3 translations, 3 rotations), where most other models of continuum media mechanics consider the material point as particles (3 translations). For the modeling of linear structures, it is therefore possible to find a framework very close to the articulated solids with a series of rigid body whose relative position is defined by a strain state. This model can be used to model and control concentric tube robots, continuum robots actuated with cables, or pneumatic soft robots with a constant cross-section.
- Pieces-wise constant Strain PCS: This feature is base on the paper
- Discrete cosserat approach for soft robot dynamics: A new piece-wise constant strain model with torsion and shears Link to the paper
- Coupling numerical deformable models in global and reduced coordinates for the simulation of the direct and the inverse kinematics of Soft Robots Link to the paper
- Pieces-wise Non-constant Strain:
- DCM with Plastic model
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DCM Beam actuation using a cable d = |
DCM Beam actuation using a cable d = |
Beam actuation using a cable d = |
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DCM Beam actuation using a cable d = |
DCM Beam actuation using a cable d = |
Beam actuation using a cable d = |
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