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IROS
2006
IEEE
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Closing a Million-Landmarks Loop
— We present an improved version of the treemap SLAM algorithm which uses Cholesky factors for representing Gaussians and a Hierarchical Tree Partitioning algorithm derived from ...
Udo Frese, Lutz Schroder
IROS
2006
IEEE
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A Combined Monte-Carlo Localization and Tracking Algorithm for RoboCup
— Self-localization is a major research task in mobile robotics for several years. Efficient self-localization methods have been developed, among which probabilistic Monte-Carlo...
Patrick Heinemann, Jürgen Haase, Andreas Zell
IROS
2006
IEEE
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Machine-mediated Motor Skill Training Method in Haptic-enabled Chinese Handwriting Simulation System
Training of motor skill through machine-mediated method is a promising way to improve complex dexterous manipulation skill. New method of fusion between human motor skill and machi...
Dangxiao Wang, Yuru Zhang, Chong Yao
IROS
2006
IEEE
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A Novel Water Running Robot Inspired by Basilisk Lizards
— This paper introduces a novel robot which can run on the surface of water in a manner similar to basilisk lizards. Previous studies on the lizards themselves have characterized...
Steven Floyd, Terence Keegan, John Palmisano, Meti...
IROS
2006
IEEE
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Planning and Acting in Uncertain Environments using Probabilistic Inference
— An important problem in robotics is planning and selecting actions for goal-directed behavior in noisy uncertain environments. The problem is typically addressed within the fra...
Deepak Verma, Rajesh P. N. Rao
IROS
2006
IEEE
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SLAM using an Imaging Sonar for Partially Structured Underwater Environments
— In this paper we describe a system for underwater navigation with AUVs in partially structured environments, such as dams, ports or marine platforms. An imaging sonar is used t...
David Ribas, Pere Ridao, José Neira, Juan D...
IROS
2006
IEEE
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Topological Modelling for Human Augmented Mapping
— Service robots designed for domestic settings need to navigate in an environment that they have to share with their users. Thus, they have to be able to report their current st...
Elin Anna Topp, Henrik I. Christensen
IROS
2006
IEEE
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Environment Understanding: Robust Feature Extraction from Range Sensor Data
— This paper proposes an approach allowing indoor environment supervised learning to recognize relevant features for environment understanding. Stochastic preprocessing methods i...
Antonio Romeo, Luis Montano
IROS
2006
IEEE
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Active SLAM using Model Predictive Control and Attractor based Exploration
– Active SLAM poses the challenge for an autonomous robot to plan efficient paths simultaneous to the SLAM process. The uncertainties of the robot, map and sensor measurements, a...
Cindy Leung, Shoudong Huang, Gamini Dissanayake
IROS
2006
IEEE
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Third-Person Interactive Control of Humanoid with Real-Time Motion Planning Algorithm
- Interactive avatar control means a control mechanism using AI techniques to improve user navigation efficiency as well as visual realism in a 3D virtual environment. This paper r...
Shu-Wei Hsu, Tsai-Yen Li