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ICRA
1994
IEEE
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Computation of Shape Through Controlled Active Exploration
Accurate knowledge of depth continues to be of critical importance in robotic systems. Without accurate depth knowledge, tasks such as inspection, tracking, grasping, and collisio...
Christopher E. Smith, Nikolaos Papanikolopoulos
ICRA
1994
IEEE
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Mobile Robot Obstacle Avoidance in a Computerized Travel Aid for the Blind
A blind traveler walking through an unfamiliar environment, and a mobile robot navigating through a cluttered environment have an important feature in common: both have the kinema...
Shraga Shoval, Johann Borenstein, Yoram Koren
ICRA
1994
IEEE
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A Comparison of Position Estimation Techniques Using Occupancy Grids
A mobile robot requires perception of its local environment for both sensor based locomotion and for position estimation. Occupancy grids, based on ultrasonic range data, provide ...
Bernt Schiele, James L. Crowley
ICRA
1994
IEEE
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Neptune: Above-Ground Storage Tank Inspection Robot System
act The Neptune system is a mobile robot system used to remotely inspect above-ground storage tanks (ASTs) while immersed in the petroleum product, in order to ascertain from the i...
Hagen Schempf
ICRA
1994
IEEE
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Modeling and Parameter Estimation of the Human Index Finger
Precise teleoperation of deztrous robotic hands by hand masters requires an accurate human hand model. A kinematic model of a human index finger is developed as an example for hum...
Robert Rohling, John M. Hollerbach
ICRA
1994
IEEE
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Efficient Distance Computation Between Non-Convex Objects
This paper describes an efficient algorithm for computing the distance between non-convex objects. Objects are modeled as the union of a set of convex components. From this model ...
Sean Quinlan
ICRA
1994
IEEE
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Developing Parallel Architectures for Range and Image Sensors
We describe a cost-effective method for developing parallel architectures which increase the performance of range and image sensors. A parametrised edge detector and its systolic ...
Shaori Guo, Wayne Luk, Penelope Probert