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2006
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A Discussion of Simultaneous Localization and Mapping
This paper aims at a discussion of the structure of the SLAM problem. The analysis is not strictly formal but based both on informal studies and mathematical derivation. The first ...
Udo Frese
AROBOTS
2006
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A biomimetic robot for tracking specific odors in turbulent plumes
Two basic tasks must be performed by an olfactory robot tracking a specific odor source : navigate in a turbulent odor plume and recognize an odor regardless of its concentration....
Dominique Martinez, Olivier Rochel, Etienne Hugues
AROBOTS
2006
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How a mobile robot selects landmarks to make a decision based on an information criterion
Most current mobile robots are designed to determine their actions according to their positions. Before making a decision, they need to localize themselves. Thus, their observation...
Noriaki Mitsunaga, Minoru Asada
AROBOTS
2006
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Visual wheel sinkage measurement for planetary rover mobility characterization
Wheel sinkage is an important indicator of mobile robot mobility in natural outdoor terrains. This paper presents a vision-based method to measure the sinkage of a rigid robot whee...
Christopher A. Brooks, Karl Iagnemma, Steven Dubow...
AROBOTS
2005
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Nonlinear Control for the Dual Smart Drive Using Backstepping and a Time-Optimal Reference
The Dual Smart Drive is a specially designed nonlinear actuator intended for use in climbing and walking legged robots. It features a continuously changing transmission ratio and d...
Roemi Fernández, João Pedro Hespanha...