Autonomous Social Robot Navigation using a Behavioral Finite State Social Machine
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DOI: 10.1017/s0263574720000259
Abstract: SUMMARY We present a robot navigation system based on Behavioral Finite State Social Machine. The paper makes a robot operate as a social tour guide that adapts its navigation based on the behavior of the… read more here.
Keywords: state social; robot; navigation; robot navigation ... See more keywords
Autonomous robot navigation based on a hierarchical cognitive model
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DOI: 10.1017/s0263574722001539
Abstract: Abstract We propose a hierarchical cognitive navigation model (HCNM) to improve the self-learning and self-adaptive ability of mobile robots in unknown and complex environments. The HCNM model adopts the divide and conquers approach by dividing… read more here.
Keywords: hcnm model; robot navigation; cognitive model; model ... See more keywords
A comprehensive study for robot navigation techniques
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DOI: 10.1080/23311916.2019.1632046
Abstract: Abstract An intelligent autonomous robot is required in various applications such as space, transportation, industry, and defense. Mobile robots can also perform several tasks like material handling, disaster relief, patrolling, and rescue operation. Therefore, an… read more here.
Keywords: robot navigation; navigation techniques; comprehensive study; navigation ... See more keywords
Human Expertise in Mobile Robot Navigation
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DOI: 10.1109/access.2017.2780082
Abstract: Numerous applications, such as material handling, manufacturing, security, and automated transportation systems, use mobile robots. Autonomous navigation remains one of the primary challenges of the mobile robot industry; many new control algorithms have been recently… read more here.
Keywords: robot navigation; expertise mobile; navigation; human expertise ... See more keywords
Mobile Robot Navigation Functions Tuned by Sensor Readings in Partially Known Environments
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DOI: 10.1109/lra.2022.3148466
Abstract: Mobile robot navigation functions provide geometric path planning that can be used to control the physical mobile robot system. This letter extends the theory of mobile robot navigation functions to planar environments populated by unknown… read more here.
Keywords: sensor readings; mobile robot; navigation functions; robot navigation ... See more keywords
Exploring Human Preferences for Adapting Inappropriate Robot Navigation Behaviors: A Mixed-Methods Study
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DOI: 10.1109/lra.2024.3498432
Abstract: In social environment navigation, robots inevitably exhibit behaviors that are perceived as inappropriate by humans. Current robots lack the ability to adapt to such human perceptions, leading to repeated inappropriate behaviors. This study employs a… read more here.
Keywords: navigation; navigation behaviors; robot navigation; mixed methods ... See more keywords
Fed-EC: Bandwidth-Efficient Clustering-Based Federated Learning for Autonomous Visual Robot Navigation
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DOI: 10.1109/lra.2024.3498778
Abstract: Centralized learning requires data to be aggregated at a central server, which poses significant challenges in terms of data privacy and bandwidth consumption. Federated learning presents a compelling alternative, however, vanilla federated learning methods deployed… read more here.
Keywords: clustering based; navigation; based federated; robot navigation ... See more keywords
FASTNav: Fine-Tuned Adaptive Small-Language- Models Trained for Multi-Point Robot Navigation
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DOI: 10.1109/lra.2024.3506280
Abstract: With the rapid development of large language models (LLM), robots are starting to enjoy the benefits of new interaction methods that large language models bring. Because edge computing fulfills the needs for rapid response, privacy,… read more here.
Keywords: navigation; multi point; language; robot navigation ... See more keywords
Domain Randomization for Learning to Navigate in Human Environments
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DOI: 10.1109/lra.2024.3521178
Abstract: In shared human-robot environments, effective navigation requires robots to adapt to various pedestrian behaviors encountered in the real world. Most existing deep reinforcement learning algorithms for human-aware robot navigation typically assume that pedestrians adhere to… read more here.
Keywords: navigation; domain randomization; randomization learning; robot navigation ... See more keywords
FRTree Planner: Robot Navigation in Cluttered and Unknown Environments With Tree of Free Regions
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DOI: 10.1109/lra.2025.3544519
Abstract: In this work, we present FRTree planner, a novel robot navigation framework that leverages a tree structure of free regions, specifically designed for navigation in cluttered and unknown environments with narrow passages. The framework continuously… read more here.
Keywords: free regions; navigation; frtree planner; robot navigation ... See more keywords
Mobile Robot Navigation Using Hand-Drawn Maps: A Vision Language Model Approach
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DOI: 10.1109/lra.2025.3577456
Abstract: Hand-drawn maps can be used to convey navigation instructions between humans and robots in a natural and efficient manner. However, these maps can often contain inaccuracies such as scale distortions and missing landmarks which present… read more here.
Keywords: language; navigation; robot navigation; hand drawn ... See more keywords