We present an efficient approach to self-collision detection suitable for complex articulated robots such as humanoids. Preventing self-collisions is vital for the safe operation ...
James J. Kuffner Jr., Koichi Nishiwaki, Satoshi Ka...
A device that could locomote through curving and tortuous spaces would find many applications in medicine and in industry. Invertebrates such as earthworms and leeches can solve t...
Elizabeth V. Mangan, Daniel A. Kingsley, Roger D. ...
Abstract: This paper considers the task of trajectory stabilization for a fish-like robot by means of feedback. We use oscillatory control inputs and apply correction signals at t...
Kristi A. Morgansen, Patricio A. Vela, Joel W. Bur...
In this paper a complete strategy for scene modelling from sensory data acquired in a natural environment is defined. This strategy is applied to outdoor mobile robotics and goes f...
Rafael Murrieta-Cid, Carlos Parra, Michel Devy, Be...
This paper introduces a modular modeling approach for distributed production systems, considering production and maintenance processes synchronization. Thus, production job shop, p...
Daniel I. Racoceanu, Noureddine Zerhouni, Nawal Ad...