Social learning in robotics has largely focused on imitation learning. Here we take a broader view and are interested in the multifaceted ways that a social partner can influence t...
Maya Cakmak, Nicholas DePalma, Rosa I. Arriaga, An...
We present novel exploration algorithms and a control law that enables the construction of Voronoi diagrams over unknown areas using a single vehicle equipped with range sensors. T...
Abstract Modern service robots will soon become an essential part of modern society. As they have to move and act in human environments, it is essential for them to be provided wit...
Abstract In this paper we address whole-body manipulation of bulky objects by a humanoid robot. We adopt a "pivoting" manipulation method that allows the humanoid to disp...