A Laser Intensity Based Autonomous Docking Approach for Mobile Robot Recharging in Unstructured Environments
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DOI: 10.1109/access.2022.3188099
Abstract: Autonomous recharging is a fundamental requirement for autonomous mobile robots in order to allow them to work continuously without human intervention, and autonomous docking to a charging station is a challenging yet promising research area.… read more here.
Keywords: docking approach; intensity based; laser intensity; autonomous docking ... See more keywords
DOC* Algorithm: Docking Orientation Constrained Path Planning for Robust Autonomous Docking
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DOI: 10.1109/access.2025.3594400
Abstract: Autonomous docking is a crucial technology for unmanned surface vehicles (USVs). Due to the inherent challenges of lateral control in ships, it is essential to account for their kinematic constraints when generating safe docking paths… read more here.
Keywords: orientation; path planning; autonomous docking; doc algorithm ... See more keywords
Implementation of Autonomous Docking and Charging for a Supporting Robotic Fish
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DOI: 10.1109/tie.2022.3201329
Abstract: Underwater energy supplements for autonom- ous underwater vehicles (AUVs) are significant for ocean exploitation owing to energy storage and data communication limitations. Aiming at the energy supplement for bionic robotic fish, an autonomous recharging-oriented docking… read more here.
Keywords: charging supporting; docking charging; supporting robotic; robotic fish ... See more keywords
Dual-Type Marker Fusion-Based Underwater Visual Localization for Autonomous Docking
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DOI: 10.1109/tim.2023.3336442
Abstract: Underwater localization is necessary for autonomous operation of underwater robots. Limited field of view for onboard vision systems can result in poor reliability of visual localization for underwater robots during autonomous docking. This article proposes… read more here.
Keywords: visual localization; marker fusion; autonomous docking; localization ... See more keywords
Optical Design of Compact Space Autonomous Docking Instrument with CMOS Image Sensor and All Radiation Resistant Lens Elements
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DOI: 10.3390/app10155302
Abstract: Built-in autonomous stereo vision devices play a critical role in the autonomous docking instruments of space vehicles. Traditional stereo cameras for space autonomous docking use charge-coupled device (CCD) image sensors, and it is difficult for… read more here.
Keywords: image; autonomous docking; space; lens elements ... See more keywords
Design and Optimization of a Connecting Joint for Underwater Autonomous Docking and Separation
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DOI: 10.3390/jmse13091604
Abstract: In this paper, a connecting joint capable of underwater autonomous docking and separation is proposed, which can be used for a reconfigurable articulated underwater robot (RAU robot). The structural design, optimization, and experimental validation of… read more here.
Keywords: connecting joint; autonomous docking; underwater autonomous; docking separation ... See more keywords