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ICRA
2003
IEEE
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PCG: a foothold selection algorithm for spider robot locomotion in 2D tunnels
This paper presents an algorithm, called PCG, for planning the foothold positions of spider-like robots in planar tunnels bounded by piecewise linear walls. The paper focuses on 3-...
Amir Shapiro, Elon Rimon
ICRA
2003
IEEE
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Multibody motion estimation and segmentation from multiple central panoramic views
Abstract— We present an algorithm for infinitesimal motion estimation and segmentation from multiple central panoramic views. We first show that the central panoramic optical ...
Omid Shakernia, René Vidal, Shankar Sastry
ICRA
2003
IEEE
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Digital passive geometric telemanipulation
In this paper we present an intrinsicallypassive telemanipulation scheme over a digital transmission line Internet-like.We present an analysisof the energetic hehavior of the commn...
Cristian Secchi, Stefano Stramigioli, Cesare Fantu...
ICRA
2003
IEEE
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Path-dependent gaze control for obstacle avoidance in vision guided humanoid walking
Abstract— This article presents a novel gaze control strategy for obstacle avoidance in the context of vision guided humanoid walking. The generic strategy is based on the maximi...
Javier F. Seara, Klaus H. Strobl, Günther Sch...
ICRA
2003
IEEE
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Template based control of hexapedal running
In this paper, we introduce a new hexapedal locomotion controller that simulation evidence suggests will be capable of driving our RHex robot at speeds exceeding five body length...
Uluc Saranli, Daniel E. Koditschek
ICRA
2003
IEEE
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Using visual features to build topological maps of indoor environments
Abstract— This paper addresses the problem of localization and map construction by a mobile robot in an indoor environment. Instead of trying to build high-fidelity geometric ma...
Paul E. Rybski, Franziska Zacharias, Jean-Fran&cce...
ICRA
2003
IEEE
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Vision-based fast and reactive monte-carlo localization
— This paper presents a fast approach for vision-based self-localization in RoboCup. The vision system extracts the features required for localization without processing the whol...
Thomas Röfer, Matthias Jüngel
ICRA
2003
IEEE
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Low-cost flight control system for a small autonomous helicopter
In this paper we describe a low-cost flight control system for a small (60 class) helicopter which is part of a larger project to develop an autonomous flying vehicle. Our appro...
Jonathan M. Roberts, Peter I. Corke, Gregg D. Busk...
ICRA
2003
IEEE
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Probabilistic cooperative localization and mapping in practice
In this paper we present a probabilistic framework for the reduction in the uncertainty of a moving robot pose during exploration by using a second robot to assist. A Monte Carlo ...
Ioannis M. Rekleitis, Gregory Dudek, Evangelos E. ...
ICRA
2003
IEEE
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Connectivity-through-time protocols for dynamic wireless networks to support mobile robot teams
—Mobile robot teams are increasingly deployed in various applications involving remote operations in unstructured environments that do not support wireless network infrastructure...
Nageswara S. V. Rao, Qishi Wu, S. Sitharama Iyenga...