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AROBOTS
2008
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13 years 10 months ago
Human friendship estimation model for communication robots
Based on the analysis of non-verbal inter-human interaction, this paper proposes a model for estimating human friendships in the presence of a humanoid robot. Our previous study i...
Takayuki Kanda, Shogo Nabe, Kazuo Hiraki, Hiroshi ...
ETS
2000
IEEE
182views Hardware» more  ETS 2000»
13 years 10 months ago
Conferencing in communities of learners: examples from social history and science communication
A commonly encountered view of computer conferencing focuses on peer interaction, student empowerment and a shift in both teacher and student roles. This paper argues that this vi...
Ann C. Jones, Eileen Scanlon, Canan Tosunoglu Blak...
ICRA
2006
IEEE
92views Robotics» more  ICRA 2006»
14 years 4 months ago
Modeling of the Supporting Legs for Designing Biomimetic Water Strider Robots
— Recent studies on the insect water strider showed that the insect heavily relies on surface tension force to stay afloat. Inspired by this insect, water strider robots have be...
Yun Seong Song, Steve H. Suhr, Metin Sitti
ICRA
2003
IEEE
104views Robotics» more  ICRA 2003»
14 years 3 months ago
Towards a dynamic actuator model for a hexapod robot
We describe a model predicting the output torque of the battery-amplifier-actuator-gear combination used on the hexapod robot RHex, based on requested PWM (PulseWidth-Modulation) ...
Dave McMordie, Chris Prahacs, Martin Buehler
NN
2008
Springer
163views Neural Networks» more  NN 2008»
13 years 10 months ago
Central pattern generators for locomotion control in animals and robots: A review
The problem of controlling locomotion is an area in which neuroscience and robotics can fruitfully interact. In this article, I will review research carried out on locomotor centr...
Auke Jan Ijspeert