Gustavo Pérez-Zuñiga, Diego Arce, Sareli Gibaja, Marcelo Alvites, Consuelo Cano, Marlene Bustamante, Ingrid Horna, Renato Paredes, Francisco Cuellar
In recent years, social assistive robots have gained significant acceptance in healthcare settings, particularly for tasks such as patient care and monitoring. This paper offers a comprehensive overview of the expressive humanoid robot, Qhali, with a focus on its industrial design, essential components, and validation in a controlled environment. The industrial design phase encompasses research, ideation, design, manufacturing, and implementation. Subsequently, the mechatronic system is detailed, covering sensing, actuation, control, energy, and software interface...
February 18, 2024: Sensors