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An Underwater SLAM System using Sonar, Visual, Inertial, and Depth Sensor

open access: yes, 2019
This paper presents a novel tightly-coupled keyframe-based Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) system with loop-closing and relocalization capabilities targeted for the underwater domain.
Li, Alberto Quattrini   +2 more
core   +1 more source

Underwater Multi-Robot Convoying using Visual Tracking by Detection

open access: yes, 2017
We present a robust multi-robot convoying approach that relies on visual detection of the leading agent, thus enabling target following in unstructured 3-D environments.
Chang, Wei-Di   +9 more
core   +1 more source

Dynamic Control of Mobile Multirobot Systems: The Cluster Space Formulation [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
The formation control technique called cluster space control promotes simplified specification and monitoring of the motion of mobile multirobot systems of limited size.
Kitts, Christopher, Mas, Ignacio Agustin
core   +1 more source

Reconfigurable Design and Modeling of an Underwater Superlimb for Diving Assistance

open access: yesAdvanced Intelligent Systems, 2023
This study presents the design of an underwater superlimb as a wearable robot, providing divers with mobility assistance and freeing their hands for manipulating tools underwater. The wearable design features a thrust vectoring system with two 3D‐printed,
Jiayu Huo   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

A Robust Model Predictive Control Approach for Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Operating in a Constrained workspace

open access: yes, 2018
This paper presents a novel Nonlinear Model Predictive Control (NMPC) scheme for underwater robotic vehicles operating in a constrained workspace including static obstacles.
Heshmati-alamdari, Shahab   +3 more
core   +2 more sources

Pose Detection and control of multiple unmanned underwater vehicles using optical feedback [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
This paper proposes pose detection and control algorithms in order to control the relative pose between two Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs) using optical feedback.
Barbaros Celikkol   +5 more
core   +3 more sources

Structure design and trajectory positioning method of underwater telescopic arm robot based on DE algorithm

open access: yesMechanics & Industry
In view of the large target location error in underwater environment and the low search accuracy of common underwater robotic arms, an underwater telescopic arm robot based on the DE algorithm is proposed. Firstly, the mechanical structure design and D-H
Jin Huawei   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

On Time-optimal Trajectories for a Car-like Robot with One Trailer [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
In addition to the theoretical value of challenging optimal control problmes, recent progress in autonomous vehicles mandates further research in optimal motion planning for wheeled vehicles. Since current numerical optimal control techniques suffer from
Chitsaz, Hamidreza
core   +1 more source

3D (Bio) Printing Combined Fiber Fabrication Methods for Tissue Engineering Applications: Possibilities and Limitations

open access: yesAdvanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Biofabrication aims at providing innovative technologies and tools for the fabrication of tissue‐like constructs for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine applications. By integrating multiple biofabrication technologies, such as 3D (bio) printing with fiber fabrication methods, it would be more realistic to reconstruct native tissue's ...
Waseem Kitana   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Underwater Swarm Robotics [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
Underwater swarm robotics today faces a series of challenges unique to its aquatic environment. This chapter explores some possible applications of underwater swarm robotics and its challenges. Those challenges include the environment itself, sensor types required, problems with communication and the difficulty in localisation.
Matthew Joordens, Benjamin Champion
openaire   +1 more source

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