Abstract: This paper presents a novel approach to forest habitat monitoring using robotics and advanced data analysis techniques. We introduce a quadrupedal robot with LiDAR and onboard cameras to collect detailed data about forest structure and composition. The data is then processed using a combination of data analysis techniques and machine learning algorithms to … [Read more...] about Harnessing Robotics for European Union Forest Habitats Monitoring: Toward a Robotic-Assisted Framework for Standardized Field Surveys
Robot sensing systems
Real-Time Localization Scoring for Challenging Industrial Environments: Practical Experiments With Bluepath Robotics
Abstract: Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) are revolutionizing industries by enhancing flexibility and efficiency, particularly in dynamic environments, such as automotive manufacturing. These environments pose challenges due to their constantly changing layouts, unpredictable obstacles, and varying conditions, which impact the performance of localization systems. This … [Read more...] about Real-Time Localization Scoring for Challenging Industrial Environments: Practical Experiments With Bluepath Robotics
A Survey on Soft Robot Adaptability: Implementations, Applications, and Prospects [Survey]
Soft robots, compared to rigid robots, possess inherent advantages, including higher degrees of freedom, compliance, and enhanced safety, which have contributed to their increasing application across various fields. Among these benefits, adaptability is particularly noteworthy. In this article, adaptability in soft robots is categorized into external and internal adaptability. … [Read more...] about A Survey on Soft Robot Adaptability: Implementations, Applications, and Prospects [Survey]
Sequentially Teaching Sequential Tasks (ST)2: Teaching Robots Long-Horizon Manipulation Skills
Abstract: Learning from demonstration (LfD) has proved useful for teaching robots complex skills with high sample efficiency. However, teaching long-horizon tasks with multiple skills is challenging as deviations tend to accumulate, the distributional shift becomes more evident, and human teachers become fatigued over time, thereby increasing the likelihood of failure. To … [Read more...] about Sequentially Teaching Sequential Tasks (ST)2: Teaching Robots Long-Horizon Manipulation Skills
Simplifying Data-Driven Modeling of the Volume–Flow–Pressure Relationship in Hydraulic Soft Robotic Actuators: A Practical and Balanced Solution
Abstract: Soft robotic systems are known for their flexibility and adaptability, but traditional physics-based models struggle to capture their complex, nonlinear behaviors. This study explores a data-driven approach to modeling the volume–flow–pressure relationship in hydraulic soft actuators, focusing on low-complexity models with high accuracy. We perform regression … [Read more...] about Simplifying Data-Driven Modeling of the Volume–Flow–Pressure Relationship in Hydraulic Soft Robotic Actuators: A Practical and Balanced Solution
