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2000
Springer
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Map Building and Localization for Underwater Navigation
: A framework for underwater navigation by combining raw information from different sensors into a single scene description is presented. It is shown that features extracted from s...
Somajyoti Majumder, Julio Rosenblatt, Steve Schedi...
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2000
Springer
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Incorporation of Delayed Decision Making into Stochastic Mapping
Abstract: This paper presents a technique for incorporating delayed decision making into stochastic mapping algorithms for concurrent mapping and localization. The approach explici...
John J. Leonard, Richard J. Rikoski
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2000
Springer
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Autonomous Rover Navigation on Unknown Terrains Functions and Integration
: Autonomous long range navigation in partially known planetary-like terrain is an open challenge for robotics. Navigating several hundreds of meters without any human intervention...
Simon Lacroix, Anthony Mallet, David Bonnafous, G&...
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2000
Springer
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Micro Nafion Actuators for Cellular Motion Control and Underwater Manipulation
Michael Y. F. Kwok, Wenli Zhou, Wen J. Li, Yangshe...
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2000
Springer
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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...