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ICRA
2010
IEEE
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Using logic to handle conflicts between system, component, and infrastructure goals in complex robotic architectures
Abstract-- Complex robots with many interacting components in their control architectures are subject to component failures from which neither the control architecture nor the impl...
Paul W. Schermerhorn, Matthias Scheutz
ICRA
2010
IEEE
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A robust, low-cost and low-noise artificial skin for human-friendly robots
As robots and humans move towards sharing the same environment, the need for safety in robotic systems is of growing importance. Towards this goal of human-friendly robotics, a rob...
John Ulmen, Mark R. Cutkosky
ICRA
2010
IEEE
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Stable dynamic walking of a quadruped robot "Kotetsu" using phase modulations based on leg loading/unloading
In this study, we intend to show the basis of a general legged locomotion controller with the ability to integrate both posture and rhythmic motion controls and shift continuously ...
Christophe Maufroy, Tomohiro Nishikawa, Hiroshi Ki...
ICRA
2010
IEEE
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Needle path planning for digital breast tomosynthesis biopsy
This paper presents a new needle path planning method for digital breast tomosynthesis biopsy. Needle insertion planning into deformable tissue for breast biopsy procedure is a cha...
Laurence Vancamberg, Anis Sahbani, Serge Muller, G...
ICRA
2010
IEEE
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Gesture-based human-robot Jazz improvisation
We present Shimon, an interactive improvisational robotic marimba player, developed for research in Robotic Musicianship. The robot listens to a human musician and continuously ada...
Guy Hoffman, Gil Weinberg
ICRA
2010
IEEE
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Real-time identification and localization of body parts from depth images
Abstract-- We deal with the problem of detecting and identifying body parts in depth images at video frame rates. Our solution involves a novel interest point detector for mesh and...
Christian Plagemann, Varun Ganapathi, Daphne Kolle...
ICRA
2010
IEEE
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MoonWalker, a lower limb exoskeleton able to sustain bodyweight using a passive force balancer
This paper presents MoonWalker, a lower limb exoskeleton able to sustain part of a user's bodyweight. This orthosis can be used for rehabilitation, to help people having weak ...
Sébastien Krut, Michel Benoit, Etienne Domb...
ICRA
2010
IEEE
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Biomimetic optic flow sensing applied to a lunar landing scenario
Autonomous landing on unknown extraterrestrial bodies requires fast, noise-resistant motion processing to elicit appropriate steering commands. Flying insects excellently master vi...
Florent Valette, Franck Ruffier, Stéphane V...
ICRA
2010
IEEE
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Machine-learning based control of a human-like tendon-driven neck
This paper describes the control of a human-like robotic neck actuated with tendons. The controller regulates the length of the tendons to achieve a desired orientation of the neck...
Lorenzo Jamone, Matteo Fumagalli, Giorgio Metta, L...