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2000
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Using Modular Self-Reconfiguring Robots for Locomotion
: 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...
Keith Kotay, Daniela Rus, Marsette Vona
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2000
Springer
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Design, Implementation, and Remote Operation of the Humanoid H6
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...
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2000
Springer
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Visually Realistic Mapping of a Planar Environment with Stereo
Luca Iocchi, Kurt Konolige, Max Bajracharya
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2000
Springer
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Height Estimation for an Autonomous Helicopter
: 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...
Peter I. Corke, Pavan Sikka, Jonathan M. Roberts
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2000
Springer
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Super Mechano-System: New Perspective for Versatile Robotic System
: 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...
Shigeo Hirose
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2000
Springer
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Design and Experiments on a Novel Biomechatronic Hand
: 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...
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2000
Springer
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Simulation and Experimental Evaluation of Complete Sensor-Based Coverage in Rectilinear Environments
: 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...
Zack J. Butler, Alfred A. Rizzi, Ralph L. Hollis
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2000
Springer
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Regulation and Entrainment in Human-Robot Interaction
: 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...
Cynthia Breazeal
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2000
Springer
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Robot Navigation for Automatic Model Construction Using Safe Regions
: 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...
Héctor H. González-Baños, Jea...
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2000
Springer
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Towards a Team of Robots with Repair Capabilities: A Visual Docking System
: 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...
Curt A. Bererton, Pradeep K. Khosla