The increasing demand for robotic applications in unstructured environments is motivating the need for dextrous end-effecters which can cope with the wide variety of tasks and objects encountered in these environments...
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The increasing demand for robotic applications in unstructured environments is motivating the need for dextrous end-effecters which can cope with the wide variety of tasks and objects encountered in these environments, A new anthropomorphic robot hand (Anthrobot) which was designed for these environments is described. In this paper, the problem of developing the kinematics and unit consistent hybrid position/force control of the Anthrobot fingers is considered as the first step toward its utilization for either teleoperation or autonomous operation, A dynamic model of the fingers is identified and used to develop the control laws, The experimental results of applying the control to the Anthrobot are discussed.
In this paper, we demonstrate a reliable and robust algorithm to localize a mobile robot in a relatively consistent with an a priori map indoors environment. This algorithm uses an Extended Kalman Filter that combines...
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(纸本)0818634529
In this paper, we demonstrate a reliable and robust algorithm to localize a mobile robot in a relatively consistent with an a priori map indoors environment. This algorithm uses an Extended Kalman Filter that combines deadreckoning, ultrasonic, and infrared sensor data to estimate current position and orientation. Through a thresholding approach, unexpected obstacles can be detected. Experimental results from implementation on our mobile robot, Nomad-200, are also presented.
The kinematic path planning problem of a nonholonomic system can be posed as a point-to-point control problem of a nonlinear system. This system has the property that it is not locally stabilizable but is globally con...
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(纸本)0780302109
The kinematic path planning problem of a nonholonomic system can be posed as a point-to-point control problem of a nonlinear system. This system has the property that it is not locally stabilizable but is globally controllable. In this paper, we present a new algorithm for constructing a feasible path between specified initial and final configurations. Polyhedral constraints in both configuration and non-configuration spaces (possibly non-convex) can also be incorporated in this framework. The algorithm is based on the assumption that the system is usually controllable about a non-trivial trajectory, which is true for many cases. An initial trajectory is iteratively warped until the desired final configuration is reached. Examples of a front-wheel driven car, and tractors with one, two, and three trailers are included to illustrate the efficacy of the proposed algorithm.
An optimal control formulation of the problem of collision avoidance of mobile robots moving in general terrains containing moving obstacles is presented. A dynamic model of the mobile robot and the dynamic constraint...
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(纸本)0780302109
An optimal control formulation of the problem of collision avoidance of mobile robots moving in general terrains containing moving obstacles is presented. A dynamic model of the mobile robot and the dynamic constraints are derived. Collision avoidance is guaranteed if the minimum distance between the robot and the objects is nonzero. A nominal trajectory is assumed to be known from off-line planning. The main idea is to change the velocity along the nominal trajectory so that collisions are avoided. Furthermore, time consistency with the nominal plan is desirable. A numerical solution of the optimization problem is obtained. A perturbation control type of approach is used to update the optimal plan. Simulation results verify the value of the proposed strategy.
A common problem in robotic assembly is that of mating tightly fitting parts when the locations and the dimensions of the parts are somewhat uncertain. Because the clearances allowed between mating features of parts a...
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A system for exhaustively inspecting a workpiece, not merely certain features, is presented. The system is based on comparing a volumetric representation of a reference object to a volumetric representation of an actu...
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Faat procedures for computing fuzzy prozimity meaaurea between a multifingered robot hand and an object to be grasped are presented in this paper. The computation useful in graap planning and in analyzing the local be...
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作者:
Stewart, C.V.Department of Computer Science
New York State Center for Advanced Technology in Automation and Robotics Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute TroyNY12180-3590 United States
Probability density functions (PDFs) are derived for many of the geometric measurements upon which stereo matching techniques are based, including orientation differences between matching line segments or curves, the ...
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Derby, StephenMechatronics and Assembly Lab
New York State Center for Advanced Technology in Automation Robotics and Manufacturing Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute TroyNY12180 United States
This paper discusses a computer graphics program that helps to design a robot based on an existing workcell that would be difficult or costly to modify. Standard robot bases, as well as tracked robots, are located to ...
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In this paper, we present a complete and exact algorithm for planning a geometrically feasible path for a polyhedral subassembly (robot) translating amongst polyhedral obstacles. Our algorithm can be used to determine...
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