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2010
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Time Parameterization of Humanoid-Robot Paths
Abstract--This paper proposes a unified optimization framework to solve the time parameterization problem of humanoid robot paths. Even though the time parameterization problem is ...
Wael Suleiman, Fumio Kanehiro, Eiichi Yoshida, Jea...
TROB
2010
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A Geometrically Exact Model for Externally Loaded Concentric-Tube Continuum Robots
Continuum robots, which are composed of multiple concentric, precurved elastic tubes, can provide dexterity at diameters equivalent to standard surgical needles. Recent mechanicsba...
D. Caleb Rucker, Bryan A. Jones, Robert J. Webster...
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2010
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Force Tracking With Feed-Forward Motion Estimation for Beating Heart Surgery
The manipulation of fast moving, delicate tissues in beating heart procedures presents a considerable challenge to the surgeon. A robotic force tracking system can assist the surge...
Shelten G. Yuen, Douglas P. Perrin, Nikolay V. Vas...
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2010
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A Probabilistic Particle-Control Approximation of Chance-Constrained Stochastic Predictive Control
—Robotic systems need to be able to plan control actions that are robust to the inherent uncertainty in the real world. This uncertainty arises due to uncertain state estimation,...
Lars Blackmore, Masahiro Ono, Askar Bektassov, Bri...
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2010
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Localization: Approximation and Performance Bounds to Minimize Travel Distance
Abstract—Localization, which is the determination of one’s location in a known terrain, is a fundamental task for autonomous robots. This paper presents several new basic theor...
Craig A. Tovey, Sven Koenig