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Model-Based Adaptive Behavior Framework for Optimal Acoustic Communication and Sensing by Marine Robots [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
In this paper, a hybrid data- and model-based autonomous environmental adaptation framework is presented which allows autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) with acoustic sensors to follow a path which optimizes their ability to maintain connectivity with
Schmidt, Henrik, Schneider, Toby
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RWU Engineering Expert Partners with PowerDocks to Design Off-Grid Clean-Energy Power Stations for Autonomous Robots [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
Assistant Professor of Engineering Charles Thangaraj will lead collaborative project funded by an Innovation Voucher from the Rhode Island Commerce ...
Rodrigues, Jill
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Quantifying, predicting, and exploiting uncertainties in marine environments [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
Following the scientific, technical, and field trial initiatives ongoing since the Maritime Rapid Environmental Assessment (MREA) conferences in 2003, 2004, and 2007, the MREA10 conference provided a timely opportunity to review the progress on various ...
Lermusiaux, Pierre   +2 more
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Assigned responsibility for remote robot operation [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
The remote control of robots, known as teleoperation, is a non-trivial task, requiring the operator to make decisions based on the information relayed by the robot about its own status as well as its surroundings.
Lee, K, Mann, G, Small, NJ
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Manoeuvring Trials with the MUN Explorer AUV: Data Analysis and Observations [PDF]

open access: yes, 2007
Manoeuvring trials are usually performed to determine the manoeuvring characteristics of a marine vehicle. It is through certain standard manoeuvres we evaluate the robustness, performance and limitations of the vehicle control system.
Adams, S   +6 more
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A Real-time Motion Planning Algorithm for AUV based on IDVD Method

open access: yes水下无人系统学报
To enhance the intelligence of autonomous undersea vehicles(AUVs), this paper proposed a real-time motion planning algorithm based on the inverse dynamic virtual domain(IDVD) method, ensuring safe navigation in unknown environments with obstacles.
Guoshun LIU   +3 more
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Cooperative tracking for persistent littoral undersea surveillance [PDF]

open access: yes, 2007
Thesis (Nav. E.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering; and, (S.M.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, 2007.Includes bibliographical references (leaves 39-40 ...
Scott, Robert Derek
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Design and Application Progress of Biomimetic Seal Whisker Sensors for Underwater Flow Field Sensing

open access: yes水下无人系统学报
Marine environment sensing, especially high-precision underwater flow field sensing, is vital for marine resource exploration, autonomous undersea vehicle(AUV) operations, and national defense.
Xingfu WAN   +5 more
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Model-Free Adaptive Path Tracking Control Based on Active Disturbance Rejection Control for AUVs

open access: yes水下无人系统学报
In view of the task requirements of accurate recovery of autonomous undersea vehicles(AUVs), a model-free adaptive control based on the active disturbance rejection control(ADRC-MFAC) algorithm was proposed from the perspective of model-free control, so ...
Shaobo FU, Xiawei GUAN, Hao ZHANG
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Multi-Underwater Target Interception Strategy Based on Deep Reinforcement Learning

open access: yes水下无人系统学报
In the context of multiple autonomous undersea vehicles(AUVs) executing underwater target interception missions, AUVs are required to make precise decisions based on both enemy and partner information, navigating the dual challenges of competition and ...
Wenhao GAN, Yunfei PENG, Lei QIAO
doaj   +1 more source

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