A Q-Learning-Based Parameters Adaptive Algorithm for Formation Tracking Control of Multi-Mobile Robot Systems by Chen Zhang, Wen Qin, Ming-Can Fan, Ting Wang, Mou-Quan Shen

“…This paper proposes an adaptive formation tracking control algorithm optimized by Q-learning scheme for multiple mobile robots. In order to handle the model uncertainties and external disturbances, a desired linear extended state observer is designed to develop an adaptive formation tracking control strategy. …”
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A concise review on sensor signal acquisition and transformation applied to human activity recognition and human–robot interaction by Lourdes Martínez-Villaseñor, Hiram Ponce

“…In that sense, this article aims to present a concise review of signal processing in human activitiy recognition systems and describe two examples and applications both in human activity recognition and robotics: human–robot interaction and socialization, and imitation learning in robotics. …”
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Symphysis Pubis Osteomyelitis: An Uncommon Complication after Robotic Assisted Radical Prostatectomy—Case Description with Literature Review by Jad A. Degheili, Mazen M. Mansour, Rami W. Nasr

“…Although osteomyelitis of the pubis symphysis has been reported after endoscopic urological procedures such as transurethral resection of the prostate, it has rarely been reported after robotic surgeries. We hereby report, to the best of our knowledge, the first osteomyelitis of the pubis symphysis, after robotic prostatectomy, in a patient with prostate cancer and no previous radiation therapy.…”
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Robotization of Miniature-Scale Radio-Controlled Excavator: A New Medium for Construction- Specific DNN Data Generation by Seyedeh Fatemeh Saffari, Daeho Kim, Byungjoo Choi

“…Moreover, the absence of deployable robot agents hinders reinforcement learning, impeding task-oriented AI development. …”
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Comparison of conventional versus robotic-assisted total hip arthroplasty using the Mako system: An Italian retrospective study by Roberta Banchetti, Silvia Dari, Maria Elisabetta Ricciarini, Domenico Lup, Francesco Carpinteri, Fabio Catani, Patrizio Caldora

“…Discussion and Conclusion: Our findings showed that the MAKO™ robotic is a valuable technology that may innovate THA. …”
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Robotic versus laparoscopic surgery for severe deep endometriosis: protocol for a randomised controlled trial (ROBEndo trial) by Tero Rautio, Pasi Ohtonen, Outi Uimari, Anna Maria Terho, Johanna Mäkelä-Kaikkonen, Terhi Puhto, Sari Koivurova

“…The superiority of robotic surgery has not, however, been provedin randomised controlled studies, and there is a lack of long-term outcome data. …”
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Accuracy of Robot-Assisted Percutaneous Pedicle Screw Placement under Regional Anesthesia: A Retrospective Cohort Study by Shangju Gao, Jingchao Wei, Wenyi Li, Long Zhang, Can Cao, Jinshuai Zhai, Bo Gao

“…Background. Robot-assisted pedicle screw placement is usually performed under general anesthesia to keep the body still. …”
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The Structural Design, Kinematics, and Workspace Analysis of a Novel Rod–Cable Hybrid Cable-Driven Parallel Robot by Jinrun Li, Yangmin Li

Subjects: “…cable-driven parallel robot…”
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A Novel Vibration Suppression Method for Welding Robots Based on Welding Pool Instability Evaluation and Trajectory Optimization by Mingtian Ma, Hong Lu, Yongquan Zhang, Zidong Wu, He Huang, Xujie Yuan, Xu Feng, Zhi Liu, Zhangjie Li

Subjects: “…welding robot…”
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Theoretical Design and First Test in Laboratory of a Composite Visual Servo-Based Target Spray Robotic System by Dongjie Zhao, Ying Zhao, Xuelei Wang, Bin Zhang

“…Journal of Robotics…”
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A Computational Mechatronics Approach for the Analysis, Synthesis and Design of a Simple Active Biped Robot: Theory and Experiments by L.-I. Lugo-Villeda, V. Parra-Vega

“…Transferring this skill to a robot requires implementing advanced techniques in every aspect. …”
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Initial development of IEEE Very Small Size Soccer robots: Electromechanics, Computer Vision System and Navigation Strategy by Ryan Henrique Xavier Ferreira, Pedro Lucas da Silva, Vinícius Caputo Resende de Oliveira, Carlos Dias da Silva Junior, Elias José de Rezende Freitas

Subjects: “…Robot soccer…”
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Rare Case of an Epithelial Cyst in an Intrapancreatic Accessory Spleen Treated by Robot-Assisted Spleen Preserving Distal Pancreatectomy by Willemijn P. M. van Dijck, Vincent P. Groot, Lodewijk A. A. Brosens, Jeroen Hagendoorn, Inne H. M. Borel Rinkes, Maarten S. van Leeuwen, I. Quintus Molenaar

“…The patient underwent robot-assisted spleen preserving distal pancreatectomy. …”
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Feedback Type May Change the EMG Pattern and Kinematics During Robot Supported Upper Limb Reaching Task by Yasuhiro Kato, Toshiaki Tsuji, Imre Cikajlo

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Current trends of unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA): choosing between robotic-assisted and conventional surgeries and timing of procedures by Kelvin S. C. Cheung, Kai Chun Augustine Chan, Amy Cheung, Ping Keung Chan, Michelle Hilda Luk, Kwong Yuen Chiu, Henry Fu

Subjects: “…Robotic surgery…”
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Personalized Travel Route Recommendation Model of Intelligent Service Robot Using Deep Learning in Big Data Environment by Xiang Huang

“…Journal of Robotics…”
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Robot-assisted pyeloplasty and laparoscopic pyeloplasty in children: A comparison of single-port-plus-one and multiport surgery by Jianglong Chen, Jianglong Chen, Huihuang Xu, Huihuang Xu, Shan Lin, Shan Lin, Shaohua He, Shaohua He, Kunbin Tang, Kunbin Tang, Zhixiang Xiao, Zhixiang Xiao, Di Xu, Di Xu

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The Design of a Patient Transportation Robot's Lifting Arms Considering Comfort and Safety without the Presence of a Sheet by Yong-Hoon Lee, Bok-Soo Bae, Hong Jae Yim, Yong-Kwun Lee

“…Journal of Robotics…”
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Active Vibration Control of an Axially Translating Robot Arm with Rotating-Prismatic Joint Using Self-Sensing Actuator by Liang Zhao, Zhen-Dong Hu

“…Active vibration control of an axially translating robot arm with rotating-prismatic joint using self-sensing actuator is investigated. …”
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Interaction model estimation-based robotic force-position coordinated optimization for rigid–soft heterogeneous contact tasks by Haochen Zheng, Xueqian Zhai, Hongmin Wu, Jia Pan, Zhihao Xu, Xuefeng Zhou

“…Biomimetic Intelligence and Robotics…”
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