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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
ICRA
1994
IEEE
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Articulated Structures with Tendon Actuation for Whole-Limb Manipulation
We present a general framework for the modelling of a class of mechanical systems for robotic manipulation, consisting of articulated limbs with redundant tendinous actuation and ...
Paolo Petreschi, Domenico Prattichizzo, Antonio Bi...
ICRA
1994
IEEE
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Accurate Insertion Strategies Using Simple Optical Sensors
Peg-in-hole insertion is not only a longstanding problem in robotics but the most common automated mechanical assembly task [10]. In this paper we present a high precision, self-c...
Eric Paulos, John F. Canny
ICRA
1994
IEEE
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Mapping Tasks into Fault Tolerant Manipulators
The application of robots in critical missions in hazardous environments requires the development of reliable or fault tolerant manipulators. In this paper, we define fault tolera...
Christiaan J. J. Paredis, Pradeep K. Khosla