Cooperative multi-robot belief space planning for autonomous navigation in unknown environments
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DOI: 10.1007/s10514-017-9620-6
Abstract: We investigate the problem of cooperative multi-robot planning in unknown environments, which is important in numerous applications in robotics. The research community has been actively developing belief space planning approaches that account for the different… read more here.
Keywords: autonomous navigation; belief; multi; multi robot ... See more keywords
Research on visual autonomous navigation indoor for unmanned aerial vehicle
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DOI: 10.1007/s12204-017-1829-1
Abstract: The aim of this paper is to study visual autonomous navigation of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in indoor global positioning system (GPS) denied environment. The UAV platform of the autonomous navigation flight control system is… read more here.
Keywords: autonomous navigation; unmanned aerial; visual autonomous; navigation ... See more keywords
A survey on stereo vision-based autonomous navigation for multi-rotor MUAVs
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DOI: 10.1017/s0263574718000358
Abstract: SUMMARY This paper presents an overview of the most recent vision-based multi-rotor micro unmanned aerial vehicles (MUAVs) intended for autonomous navigation using a stereoscopic camera. Drone operation is difficult because pilots need the expertise to… read more here.
Keywords: navigation; autonomous navigation; multi rotor; vision based ... See more keywords
Observability-based Mars Autonomous Navigation Using Formation Flying Spacecraft
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DOI: 10.1017/s0373463317000510
Abstract: This paper concentrates on designing an autonomous navigation scheme for Mars exploration. In this scheme, formation flying spacecraft are used to realise absolute orbit determination when orbiting around Mars. Inertial Line-Of-Sight (LOS) vectors from “deputy”… read more here.
Keywords: autonomous navigation; spacecraft; formation flying; navigation ... See more keywords
Comparative analysis of range sensors for the robust autonomous navigation – a review
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DOI: 10.1108/sr-01-2019-0029
Abstract: PurposeThe purpose of this research is to provide the necessarily and resourceful information regarding range sensors to select the best fit sensor for robust autonomous navigation. Autonomous navigation is an emerging segment in the field… read more here.
Keywords: autonomous navigation; range sensors; navigation; mobile robot ... See more keywords
Handling Constrained Optimization in Factor Graphs for Autonomous Navigation
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DOI: 10.1109/lra.2022.3228175
Abstract: Factor graphs are graphical models used to represent a wide variety of problems across robotics, such as Structure from Motion (SfM), Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) and calibration. Typically, at their core, they have an… read more here.
Keywords: methodology; factor; factor graphs; autonomous navigation ... See more keywords
Design and Autonomous Navigation of a New Indoor Disinfection Robot Based on Disinfection Modeling
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DOI: 10.1109/tase.2022.3165084
Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic shows growing demand of robots to replace humans for conducting multiple tasks including logistics, patient care, and disinfection in contaminated areas. In this paper, a new autonomous disinfection robot is proposed based… read more here.
Keywords: disinfection; disinfection robot; disinfection modeling; robot ... See more keywords
Consensus-Based Autonomous Navigation of a Team of RIS-Equipped UAVs for LoS Wireless Communication With Mobile Nodes in High-Density Areas
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DOI: 10.1109/tase.2022.3183335
Abstract: The reconfigurable intelligent surface (RIS) technology has gained increased attention for improving the performance and efficiency of the fifth-generation (5G) millimeter-wave (mmWave) wireless communication by obviating the propagation and blockage issues. On the other hand,… read more here.
Keywords: communication; los wireless; wireless communication; autonomous navigation ... See more keywords
Bio-Inspired Deep Reinforcement Learning for Autonomous Navigation of Artificial Agents
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DOI: 10.1109/tla.2019.9011549
Abstract: Autonomous navigation of artificial agents is a challenging task for changing and complex environments. Reinforcement learning (RL) algorithms are widely used for autonomous navigation, where the agent, through the interaction with the environment, learns the… read more here.
Keywords: reinforcement learning; autonomous navigation; artificial agents; navigation ... See more keywords
A Biomimetic Radar System for Autonomous Navigation
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DOI: 10.1109/tro.2018.2889577
Abstract: This paper presents a novel biomimetic radar sensor for autonomous navigation. To accomplish this, we have drawn inspiration from the sensory mechanisms present in an echolocating mammal, the common big-eared bat (Micronycteris microtis). We demonstrate… read more here.
Keywords: system; autonomous navigation; navigation; biomimetic radar ... See more keywords
A self-rotating, single-actuated UAV with extended sensor field of view for autonomous navigation
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DOI: 10.1126/scirobotics.ade4538
Abstract: Uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) rely heavily on visual sensors to perceive obstacles and explore environments. Current UAVs are limited in both perception capability and task efficiency because of a small sensor field of view (FoV).… read more here.
Keywords: field view; self rotating; autonomous navigation; sensor field ... See more keywords