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GMP
2006
IEEE
137views Solid Modeling» more  GMP 2006»
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Theoretically Based Robust Algorithms for Tracking Intersection Curves of Two Deforming Parametric Surfaces
Abstract. This paper presents the mathematical framework, and develops algorithms accordingly, to continuously and robustly track the intersection curves of two deforming parametri...
Xianming Chen, Richard F. Riesenfeld, Elaine Cohen...
HICSS
2006
IEEE
93views Biometrics» more  HICSS 2006»
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Presenting the Past: A Framework for Facilitating the Externalization and Articulation of User Activities in Desktop Environment
Work processes are conducted in various contexts and they involve different tasks, interruptions, activities and actions. In all of these, tacit knowledge plays a part. Some part ...
Kimmo Wideroos, Samuli Pekkola
ICRA
2006
IEEE
131views Robotics» more  ICRA 2006»
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Gaits and Gait Transitions for Legged Robots
Abstract— This paper introduces the concept of gait transitions, acyclic feedforward motion patterns that allow a robot to switch from one gait to another. Legged robots often ut...
G. Clark Haynes, Alfred A. Rizzi
ICRA
2006
IEEE
97views Robotics» more  ICRA 2006»
14 years 3 months ago
Practical Kinematics for Real-time Implementation of Continuum Robots
Abstract - This paper introduces new analyses and algorithms which are essential for the practical implementation of continuous backbone continuum robots. Actuator length limits st...
Bryan A. Jones, William McMahan, Ian D. Walker
ICRA
2006
IEEE
105views Robotics» more  ICRA 2006»
14 years 3 months ago
Performance of a Solar-powered Robot for Polar Instrument Networks
Abstract – The Cool Robot is a four-wheel-drive, solarpowered autonomous vehicle designed to support summertime science campaigns in Antarctica and Greenland. We deployed the rob...
James H. Lever, Alexander D. Streeter, Laura E. Ra...