: We discuss the applications of modular self-reconfigurable robots to navigation. We show that greedy algorithms are complete for motion planning over a class of modular reconfigu...
Abstract: The paper describes the humanoid robot \H6", which was designed to serve as a platform for experimental research on the development of advanced humanoid-type robots....
Satoshi Kagami, Koichi Nishiwaki, James J. Kuffner...
: Height is a critical variable for helicopter hover control. In this paper we discuss, and present experimental results for, two different height sensing techniques: ultrasonic an...
: This paper discusses the general concept of the Super Mechano-System, or SMS and its anticipated applications. The SMS is a new type of robot system, which can transform its shap...
: An "ideal" upper limb prosthesis should be perceived as part of the natural body by the amputee and should replicate sensory-motor capabilities of the amputated limb. H...
Paolo Dario, Maria Chiara Carrozza, Silvestro Mice...
: Although sensor-based coverage is a skill which is applicable to a variety of robot tasks, its implementation has so far been limited, mostly by the physical limitations of tradi...
: Newly emerging robotics applications for domestic or entertainment purposes are slowly introducing autonomous robots into society at large. A critical capability of such robots i...
: Automatic model construction is a core problem in mobile robotics. To solve this task efficiently, we need a motion strategy to guide a robot equipped with a range sensor through...
: In the future, we propose that there will be largely self-sufficient robot colonies operating on distant planets and in harsh environments here on earth. A highly desirable quali...