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SAB
2010
Springer
13 years 3 months ago
2010
Springer
Abstract. In this paper we study distributed online learning of locomotion gaits for modular robots. The learning is based on a stochastic approximation method, SPSA, which optimiz...
GECCO
2008
Springer
13 years 6 months ago
2008
Springer
Legged robots are useful in tasks such as search and rescue because they can effectively navigate on rugged terrain. However, it is difficult to design controllers for them that ...
IROS
2008
IEEE
13 years 11 months ago
2008
IEEE
— In this paper, we propose an action planning algorithm and its evaluation method based on dynamic simulation for a novel type of hybrid leg-wheel rover for planetary exploratio...
RT
2004
Springer
13 years 10 months ago
2004
Springer
We describe an approach for rendering large terrains in real-time. A digital elevation map defines the rough shape of the terrain. During rendering, procedural geometric and text...
SAB
2004
Springer
13 years 10 months ago
2004
Springer
While techniques exist for simulating swarming behaviors, these methods usually provide only simplistic navigation and planning capabilities. In this review, we explore the benefi...