Tumbling robots are simple platforms that are able to traverse large obstacles relative to their size, at the cost of being difficult to control. Existing control methods apply only a subset of possible robot motions and make the assumption of flat terrain. Reinforcement learning (RL) allows for the development of sophisticated control schemes that can adapt to diverse … [Read more...] about Tumbling Robot Control Using Reinforcement Learning: An Adaptive Control Policy That Transfers Well to the Real World
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Design, Testing, and Evolution of Mars Rover Testbeds: European Space Agency Planetary Exploration
This article presents the system architecture and design of two planetary rover laboratory testbeds developed at the European Space Agency (ESA). These research platforms have been developed to provide early prototypes for the validation of designs and serve the ESA’s Automation and Robotics Lab infrastructure for continuous research and testing. Both rovers have been built … [Read more...] about Design, Testing, and Evolution of Mars Rover Testbeds: European Space Agency Planetary Exploration
