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ICRA
2007
IEEE
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A Reinforcement Learning Approach to Lift Generation in Flapping MAVs: Experimental Results
— In [17] we proposed an RL framework for control of flapping-wing MAVs. The algorithm has been discussed and simulation results using a quasi-steady model showed initial promis...
Mehran Motamed, Joseph Yan
ICRA
2007
IEEE
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Autonomous Vision-based Landing and Terrain Mapping Using an MPC-controlled Unmanned Rotorcraft
In this paper, we present a vision-based terrain mapping and analysis system, and a model predictive control (MPC)based flight control system, for autonomous landing of a helicop...
Todd Templeton, David Hyunchul Shim, Christopher G...
ICRA
2007
IEEE
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A Geometric Characterization of Leader-Follower Formation Control
— The paper focuses on leader-follower formations of nonholonomic mobile robots. A formation control alternative to those existing in the literature is introduced. We show that t...
Luca Consolini, Fabio Morbidi, Domenico Prattichiz...
ICRA
2007
IEEE
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Design, Control and Human Testing of an Active Knee Rehabilitation Orthotic Device
This paper presents a novel, smart and portable Active Knee Rehabilitation Orthotic Device (AKROD) designed to train stroke patients to correct knee hyperextension during stance an...
Brian Weinberg, Jason Nikitczuk, Shyamal Patel, Be...
ICRA
2007
IEEE
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Automated Tool Handling for the Trauma Pod Surgical Robot
— In order to enable robotic surgery without human assistance, a means must be developed to change tools. As part of the larger Trauma Pod Project, we developed the Tool Rack Sub...
Diana C. W. Friedman, Jesse Dosher, Tim Kowalewski...
ICRA
2007
IEEE
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Triangulation Based Multi Target Tracking with Mobile Sensor Networks
Abstract— We study the problem of designing motionplanning and sensor assignment strategies for tracking multiple targets with a mobile sensor network. We focus on triangulation ...
Seema Kamath, Eric Meisner, Volkan Isler
ICRA
2007
IEEE
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Path Planning for Planetary Exploration Rovers and Its Evaluation based on Wheel Slip Dynamics
— In this paper, a path planning and its evaluation method is described with taking into account wheel slip dynamics of lunar/planetary exploration rovers. The surface of the pla...
Genya Ishigami, Keiji Nagatani, Kazuya Yoshida
ICRA
2007
IEEE
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A Path-Following Approach to Stable Bipedal Walking and Zero Moment Point Regulation
— Consider a biped evolving in the sagittal plane. The unexpected rotation of the supporting foot can be avoided by controlling the zero moment point or ZMP. The objective of thi...
Dalila Djoudi, Christine Chevallereau, J. W. Grizz...
ICRA
2007
IEEE
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Design of an Autonomous Jumping Microrobot
– This paper presents the design and initial results for an autonomous jumping microrobot. At the millimeter size scale, jumping can offer numerous advantages for efficient locom...
Sarah Bergbreiter, Kristofer S. J. Pister
ICRA
2007
IEEE
126views Robotics» more  ICRA 2007»
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Multi-Vehicle Flocking: Scalability of Cooperative Control Algorithms using Pairwise Potentials
Abstract— In this paper, we study cooperative control algorithms using pairwise interactions, for the purpose of controlling flocks of unmanned vehicles. An important issue is t...
Yao-Li Chuang, Yuan R. Huang, Maria R. D'Orsogna, ...