Robotics, sensors, & devices publications
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Real-Time Global Localization with a Pre-Built Visual Landmark Database
In this paper, we study how to build a vision-based system for global localization with accuracies within 10 cm. for robots and humans operating both indoors and outdoors over wide…
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Matching Vehicles Under Large Pose Transformations Using Approximate 3D Models and Piecewise MRF Model
We propose a robust object recognition method based on approximate 3D models that can effectively match objects under large viewpoint changes and partial occlusion.
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Geo-Spatial Aerial Video Processing for Scene Understanding and Object Tracking
This paper presents an approach to extracting and using semantic layers from low altitude aerial videos for scene understanding and object tracking.
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A Low-Cost Laser Distance Sensor
We describe a compact, planar laser distance sensor (LDS) that has capabilities comparable to current laser scanners: 3 cm accuracy out to 6 m, 10 Hz acquisition, and 1 degree…
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Electroadhesive Robots – Wall Climbing Robots Enabled By a Novel, Robust, and Electrically Controllable Adhesion Technology
This paper describes a novel clamping technology called compliant electroadhesion, as well as the first application of this technology to wall climbing robots. As the name implies, electroadhesion is an…
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Innovative Power Generators for Energy Harvesting Using Electroactive Polymer Artificial Muscles
The use of significantly larger amounts of dielectric elastomer material to produce generator modules with outputs in the kilowatt range is being investigated for application to ocean wave power systems.
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Object Tracking and Classification in Aerial Videos
We combine the layer segmentation approach with background stabilization and post-tracking refinement to reliably detect small moving objects at the relatively low processing speed.
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VideoQuest: Managing Large-Scale Aerial Video Database Through Automated Content Extraction
In this paper, we introduce an aerial video management and exploitation system named VideoQuest that manages large-scale aerial video database through automated video processing and content extraction.
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Distributed Multirobot Exploration, Mapping, and Task Allocation
We present a set of algorithms that have been both implemented and experimentally verified on teams—of what we refer to as Centibots—consisting of as many as 100 robots.
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Autonomous Biconnected Networks of Mobile Robots
We approach the subproblem of moving from a connected network of robots to achieving biconnectivity. Biconnectivity provides both robustness to change in links and better bandwidth for communication by providing…
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Study on Core Free Rolled Actuator Based on Soft Dielectric EAP
In this study a new rolled actuator design is presented based on the IPN post treated VHB material. Due to the stress free state of the wrapped film no spring…
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Learning How to Combine Sensory-Motor Functions Into a Robust Behavior
This article describes a system, called Robel, for defining a robot controller that learns from experience very robust ways of performing a high-level task such as “navigate to”.