Using a Gyro as a Tool for Continuously Variable Lateral Stabilisation of Dynamic Bipeds by N. M. Mayer, K. Masui, M. Browne, M. Asada, M. Ogino

“…Finally, a rotor–brake combination is outlined that was used in an artistic biped robot at the Aichi World Exhibition.…”
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The NMSU 1 m Telescope at Apache Point Observatory by Jon A. Holtzman, Thomas E. Harrison, Jeffrey L. Coughlin

“…This telescope provides a good example of the possibilities of locating a moderate-sized university robotic research telescope at a major observatory. …”
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On Kalman Smoothing for Wireless Sensor Networks Systems with Multiplicative Noises by Xiao Lu, Haixia Wang, Xi Wang

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Dionis: A Novel Remote-Center-of-Motion Parallel Manipulator for Minimally Invasive Surgery by R. Beira, L. Santos-Carreras, G. Rognini, H. Bleuler, R. Clavel

“…The large volume and reduced dexterity of current surgical robotic systems are factors that restrict their effective performance. …”
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<italic>UAV-NavS</italic>: Three-Dimensional Navigation System of Multiple Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Using Hybrid Optimization Algorithm by Monia Digra, Upma Jain, Ram Kishan Dewangan, Himanshu Suyal

“…This is an NP-hard problem since the robots must find the optimal safe path without colliding with other robots and obstacles in a three-dimensional search space. …”
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Self-rerouting sensor network for electronic skin resilient to severe damage by T. Ozaki, N. Ohta, M. Fujiyoshi

“…Abstract We propose a network architecture for electronic skin with an extensive sensor array—crucial for enabling robots to perceive their environment and interact effectively with humans. …”
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Thrust-efficiency limits of a swimming tail with variable chordwise flexural rigidity by Hossam Alqaleiby, Muhammad R. Hajj

“…Abstract Emulating oscillations performed by natural swimmers can provide different functionalities than those of propeller-based underwater robots. Yet, to successfully accomplish specific missions under limited power, there is a need to design efficient bio-inspired robots. …”
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An Intelligent Gesture Classification Model for Domestic Wheelchair Navigation with Gesture Variance Compensation by H. M. Ravindu T. Bandara, K. S. Priyanayana, A. G. Buddhika P. Jayasekara, D. P. Chandima, R. A. R. C. Gopura

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Classifying Normal and Abnormal Status Based on Video Recordings of Epileptic Patients by Jing Li, Xiantong Zhen, Xianzeng Liu, Gaoxiang Ouyang

“…Based on the experimental results, this scheme obtains a satisfactory classification result and provides a fundamental analysis towards the human-robot interaction with socially assistive robots in caring the patients with epilepsy (or other patients with brain disorders) in order to protect them from injury.…”
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Difficulties of Bariatric Surgery after Abdominoplasty by Bora Karip, Hasan Altun, Yalın İşcan, Martin Bazan, Kafkas Çelik, Yetkin Özcabı, Birol Ağca, Kemal Memişoğlu

“…We conclude that after abdominoplasty bariatric surgery can be performed safely either using conventional laparoscopic technique or robotically.…”
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Event-Based Slip Estimation Framework for Space Rovers Traversing Soft Terrains by Ruqayya Alhammadi, Yahya Zweiri, Ahmad Abubakar, Mubarak Yakubu, Laith Abuassi, Lakmal Seneviratne

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Long-Term Oncological Outcomes Related to Lymphadenectomy in Clinical Stage I NSCLC: A Multicenter Retrospective Experience by Beatrice Manfredini, Carmelina Cristina Zirafa, Alessandro Stefani, Gaetano Romano, Greta Alì, Riccardo Morganti, Ilaria Ceccarelli, Federico Davini, Pier Luigi Filosso, Franca Melfi

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A Performance Evaluation of a Notebook PC under a High Dose-Rate Gamma Ray Irradiation Test by Jai Wan Cho, Kyung Min Jeong

“…A notebook PC, which is small and light weight, is generally used as the control unit of a robot system and loaded onto the robot body. Using TEPCO’s CAMS (containment atmospheric monitoring system) data, the gamma ray dose rate before and after a hydrogen explosion in reactor units 1–3 of the Fukushima nuclear power plant was more than 150 Gy/h. …”
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The design and implementation of automated maintenance system for the first-wall based on dual-arm manipulator by Ke Wu, Jun Zhang, Yong Cheng, Qingxi Yang, Hongtao Pan, Tao Wang, Aiming Liu, Hao Han

“…This paper proposed a framework of a dual-arm-based robotic maintenance system, including visual recognition, trajectory planning, force feedback control and master–slave control. …”
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Realization of High Dynamic Range Imaging in the GLORIA Network and Its Effect on Astronomical Measurement by Stanislav Vítek, Petr Páta

“…Citizen science project GLORIA (GLObal Robotic-telescopes Intelligent Array) is a first free- and open-access network of robotic telescopes in the world. …”
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An Adaptive Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm for Distributed Search and Collective Cleanup in Complex Environment by Yi Cai, Zhutian Chen, Jun Li, Qing Li, Huaqing Min

“…In traditional methods, robots easily drop into premature convergence. In this paper, we propose a Swarm Intelligence based algorithm to reduce the expectation time for searching targets and removing. …”
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An Unconcealed Reservoir: Case Report of Erosion of Inflatable Penile Implant Reservoir through the Anus by Mark Arthur, Jonathan Canete, Charles Welliver

“…While the space of Retzius (SOR) was the preferred site for many years, the change from open to robotic prostatectomy made this space less desirable due to the violation of the peritoneum with the robotic approach. …”
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Behaviour Generation in Humanoids by Learning Potential-Based Policies from Constrained Motion by Matthew Howard, Stefan Klanke, Michael Gienger, Christian Goerick, Sethu Vijayakumar

“…We demonstrate our approach on systems of varying complexity, including kinematic data from the ASIMO humanoid robot with 22 degrees of freedom.…”
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A Stabilization Method Based on an Adaptive Feedforward Controller for the Underactuated Bipedal Walking with Variable Step-Length on Compliant Discontinuous Ground by Yang Wang, Daojin Yao, Jie He, Xiaohui Xiao

“…As a result, although the ground environment is more complex, the calculation cost for the robot walking control system is not increased. With the high-level control strategy, the robot is able to adjust its step-length and velocity simultaneously to stride over the discontinuous areas on the compliant ground surface. …”
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Parabrachial CGRP neurons modulate active defensive behavior under a naturalistic threat by Gyeong Hee Pyeon, Hyewon Cho, Byung Min Chung, June-Seek Choi, Yong Sang Jo

“…In contrast, animals with inactivated CGRP neurons exhibited reduced flight responses, even when the robot was programmed to appear highly threatening during conditioning. …”
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