Robotics and Applications and Telematics    (RA 2007)

August 29 – 31, 2007
Würzburg, Germany
Editor(s): K. Schilling
545 pages
Other Years:

Abstracts may contain minor errors and formatting inconsistencies.
Please contact us if you have any concerns or questions.

Track Modelling, Identification, and Control FreeSubscription
563-013 Control of Walking Velocity for a Bipedal Robot using Driving Force Control Method
T. Komatsu and S. Hattori (Japan)
Abstract
563-023 Optimal Pulse-Width Control of Flexible Dynamic Systems
K.W. Buffinton, K.L. Hoffman, K.A. Hekman, and M.C. Berg (USA)
Abstract
563-024 Concepts of Model-based Control and Trajectory Planning for Parallel Robots
K. Belda, J. Bhm, and P. Pa (Czech Republic)
Abstract
563-027 Redundant Robot Manipulator Control with Obstacles Avoidance using Self-motion Approach
M. Benzaoui and H. Chekireb (Algeria)
Abstract
563-031 A Study of Safety Control for Omni-Directional Mobile Robots in Consideration of Driving Wheel Slips
N. Ushimi, K. Tsuruta, and M. Yamamoto (Japan)
Abstract
563-043 Optimal Muscle Coordination of a Robot Joint using Vibrant Particle Swarm Optimization
M. Suzuki and T. Mayahara (Japan)
Abstract
563-055 Impedance Control of Flexible Base Mobile Manipulators New Method: SMIC for FBMM
M. Salehi and G. Vossoughi (Iran)
Abstract
563-057 Elasto-Geometrical Calibration of a Pantographic Linkage used as a Coordinate Measuring Arm for PKM Applications
M. Rognant and P. Maurine (France)
Abstract
563-107 A New Motion Control Scheme for Underwater Vehicle-Manipulator Systems
Y. Guo, G. Xu, X. Xiang, and Z. Xiao (PRC)
Abstract
563-115 Real-Time Point Stabilization of a Mobile Robot using Model Predictive Control
J.A. Vasconcelos Alves and W. Fetter Lages (Brazil)
Abstract
563-121 Adaptive Tabular Pulse-Width Control of a Prismatically Jointed Manipulator
K.W. Buffinton, J.A. Schwab, C.M. Hubicki, S.A. Freeman, and M.C. Berg (USA)
Abstract
563-802 On the Determination of Parallel Mechanism Unmanipulable Singularities
Y. Yang and J.F. O'Brien (USA)
Abstract
Track Biomimetic Robotics FreeSubscription
563-012 3D Active Workspace of the Human Hand Shaped End Effector
D. Drǎgulescu, L. Ungureanu, K. Menyhardt, and A. Stanciu (Romania)
Abstract
563-083 Studies and Guidelines on the Design of the "DOHELIX" Technical Muscle
H. Staab and A. Sonnenburg (Germany)
Abstract
563-124 Robust Control of a McKibben Artificial Muscle Actuator using a Sliding Mode Control with a Smith Predictor
B. Tondu, R. Lezama-Morales, and A. Khelassi (France)
Abstract
563-141 Humanoid Gait Synthesis with Moving Single Support ZMP Trajectories
K. Erbatur and U. Seven (Turkey)
Abstract
Track Robotic Navigation and Localization FreeSubscription
563-014 6D Slam with Cached K-D Tree Search
A. Nchter, K. Lingemann, and J. Hertzberg (Germany)
Abstract
563-048 A Novel Approach to the Mobile Robot Localization Problem using Tracking Methods
A. Kraeussling (Germany)
Abstract
563-060 An Environment Driven Model of Human Navigation Intention for Mobile Robots
S. Thompson, T. Horiuchi, and S. Kagami (Japan)
Abstract
563-142 Localisation for an Outdoor Robot by Optically Measuring the Ground Movement
W. Seemann and K.-D. Kuhnert (Germany)
Abstract
Track Applications FreeSubscription
563-021 Robotics for Archaeology: In Quest of the Grotta dei Cervi
S. Taraglio, G. Bonanno, C. Moriconi, V. Nanni, and S. Pagnottelli (Italy)
Abstract
563-034 Automatic Cleaning Robot System for Live-Line Suspension Insulator Strings
J.-Y. Park, B.-H. Cho, S.-H. Byun, and J.-K. Lee (Korea)
Abstract
563-045 Unloading Unknown Objects
G. Ruge and R. Seidemann (Germany)
Abstract
563-053 Optimization of a Redundant Robotized Cell: Application to the Finishing of Cast Parts
V. Robin, L. Sabourin, and G. Gogu (France)
Abstract
563-056 Development of a Mobile Welding Robot for Double Hull Structure in Shipbuilding
K.-Y. Lee, J. Kim, T.-W. Kim, S. Lee, D. Lee, S. Ha, N.-K. Ku, J.-H. Cha, and S.-H. Kim (Korea)
Abstract
563-093 Realization of an Emotional Conscious Robot and Imitation Behavior
R. Igarashi, T. Suzuki, Y. Shirakura, and J. Takeno (Japan)
Abstract
563-095 Development of a Practical Landmine Searching Robot
M. Freese, T. Matsuzawa, Y. Oishi, P. Debenest, K. Takita, E.F. Fukushima, and S. Hirose (Japan)
Abstract
563-119 Integrating FIRST Robotics Program with University Curriculum
A.D. Tonkonogui, P. Bell, A.R. Linse, and A.V. Mamishev (USA)
Abstract
Track TeleRobotics and Communication FreeSubscription
563-035 Handling Time Delay of Sensor Data Processing in a Model based Remote Operation Environment
C. Walter, E. Schulenburg, D. Beier, and N. Elkmann (Germany)
Abstract
563-064 Astronautic Communication for Telepresence Applications
G. Schroth, C. Preusche, and P. Hinterseer (Germany)
Abstract
563-066 Development of an Indoor Blimp Robot with Internet-based Teleoperation Capability
Y. Ohata, S. Ushijima, and D.N. Nenchev (Japan)
Abstract
563-069 Short-Range Infrared Wireless Communication System for Multi-Mobile Robot Team Operations
H. Takai, G. Yasuda, and K. Tachibana (Japan)
Abstract
Track Unmanned Aerial Vehicles FreeSubscription
563-079 GA-based Flight Motion Model Parameter Identification of a Subminiature Fixed-Wing Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
Z. Gong, J. Rao, and Z. Jiang (PRC)
Abstract
563-096 Modeling, Sensorics and Control of a Robotic Airship
M. Gerke and I. Masr (Germany)
Abstract
563-135 Verification of Autonomous Robotic Systems: A Perspective
N. Hochgeschwender and H. Voos (Germany)
Abstract
563-137 UAV "See and Avoid" with Nonlinear Filtering and Non-Cooperative Avoidance
H. Voos (Germany)
Abstract
Track Robot Design and Architecture FreeSubscription
563-063 snowBOTS: A Mobile Robot on Snow Covered Ice
H. Fredriksson, S. Rnnbck, T. Berglund, . Wernersson, and K. Hyypp (Sweden)
Abstract
563-075 Development of Spherical-Trailer-Type Cable Reel Mechanism
M. Arai and S. Hirose (Japan)
Abstract
563-078 Study on the Extending Motion of "Bridle Bellows"
T. Aoki and S. Hirose (Japan)
Abstract
563-132 Controlling the Visual Attention of Intelligent Vehicles
A. Barta, B. Takcs, and I. Vajk (Hungary)
Abstract
563-143 Symmetrically Centralized Magnetic-Wheel Unit for Wall-Climbing Robots
K. Liu, W. Zhang, and P. Zeng (PRC)
Abstract
563-144 Upgrade of a SCARA Robot using OROCOS
D.M. Tavares, R.V. Aroca, and G.A. de Paula Caurin (Brazil)
Abstract
Track Human Robot Interaction FreeSubscription
563-076 Approaches to Mixed Reality User Interfaces for Teleoperation of Mobile Robots
M. Sauer, F. Driewer, K.E. Missoh, M. Gllnitz, and K. Schilling (Germany)
Abstract
563-085 Layered Augmented Virtuality
G. Ahuja, G. Kogut, E.B. Pacis, B. Sights, D. Fellars, and H.R. Everett (USA)
Abstract
563-154 Exploring Critical Aspects in VR-based Robot Teleguide
S. Livatino (Denmark), T. Gambin, and L. Mosiej (Poland)
Abstract
Track Computer Vision FreeSubscription
563-042 Vision-based Robot Homing in Dynamic Environments
J. Saez Pons, W. Hbner, H. Dahmen, and H.A. Mallot (Germany)
Abstract
563-052 Algorithms for Visual Odometry in Outdoor Field Environment
S. Ericson and B. strand (Sweden)
Abstract
563-125 Image based Visual Servoing using Bitangents Points Applied to Planar Shape Alignment
E. Ozgur and M. Unel (Turkey)
Abstract
563-136 A General-Purpose Vision System for Diverse Robots
T. Mkel, A. Tikanmki, and J. Rning (Finland)
Abstract
Track Robot Sensing FreeSubscription
563-046 Applications of Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) and Industry Robots with PMD-Camera
A. Prusak, J. Bernshausen, H. Roth, J. Warburg, C. Hille, H.-H. Gtting, and T. Neugebauer (Germany)
Abstract
563-047 Object Handing with a Robotic Hand Equipped with Optical Three-Axis Tactile Sensors
M. Ohka, J. Takata, H. Kobayashi, H. Yussof, and Y. Mitsuya (Japan)
Abstract
563-129 A Novel Electromagnetic Signature Sensor for Mobile Robots
M.F. Miskon and R.A. Russell (Australia)
Abstract
563-134 Model-based vs. Model-Free Visual Servoing: A Performance Evaluation in Microsystems
M.A. Hocaoglu, H. Bilen, E. Ozgur, and M. Unel (Turkey)
Abstract
Track Manipulators FreeSubscription
563-033 Mechanical Design and Development of Wire Driving Robot Arm
J. Yuan, W. Zhang, J. Tao, and Z. Wan (PRC)
Abstract
563-099 A Contour Following Strategy for 2-Link Manipulator using Coordinate Transformation Approach
C.-C. Peng and C.-L. Chen (Taiwan)
Abstract
563-114 Computing Symbolic-Algebraic Models of Industrial Manipulator Arms in a Fully Automatic Way
M. Wenz and H. Wrn (Germany)
Abstract
563-120 Closed Chain Mechanism of a Micro and Nano Robot for Cell Manipulations
F. Ionescu (Germany), I. Talpasanu (USA), K. Kostadinov, R. Hradynarski (Bularia), and D. Arotaritei (Romania)
Abstract
Track Multi Robot Systems FreeSubscription
563-127 Path Planning for Formations using Global Optimization with Sparse Grids
M. Saska, I. Ferenczi, M. Hess, and K. Schilling (Germany)
Abstract
563-153 Flocking with Target-Tracking using Novel Artificial Potentials in a Dynamic Environment
X. Xiang, G. Xu, Y. Guo, and Q. Zhang (PRC)
Abstract
563-804 An Architecture for Multirobot Motion Coordination
F.M. Marchese (Italy)
Abstract
Track Medical Robotics and Healthcare FreeSubscription
563-018 Study on a New Type of Sole for a Health Care Implement
Y. Hayakawa and Y. Ikeda (Japan)
Abstract
563-022 A Novel Patient Mobility and Rehabilitation Robot
R. Bostelman and J. Albus (USA)
Abstract
563-113 Robot Hand with Soft Compliant Mechanism for Human Body Care
S. Kajikawa (Japan)
Abstract
Track Robot Data Processing FreeSubscription
563-054 A Framework for using Tactile Data in Autonomous Reactive Manipulation
A. Morales, M. Prats, and G. Recatal (Spain)
Abstract
563-091 Learning Repetitive Robot Programs from Demonstrations using Version Space Algebra
M. Pardowitz, B. Glaser, and R. Dillmann (Germany)
Abstract
563-123 People Tracking with a Mobile Robot: A Comparison of Kalman and Particle Filters
N. Bellotto and H. Hu (UK)
Abstract
Track Simulation FreeSubscription
563-051 A Distributed Simulator for the Development of the Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Control Software
D. Suriano and C. Moriconi (Italy)
Abstract
563-118 Simulation and Optimization of the Rectangular Stewart Cable-Suspended Robot
J. Hamedi and H. Zohoor (Iran)
Abstract
563-147 Building Blocks for Simulation of Robotic Manipulators
L.R. Soares Jr. and V.H. Casanova Alcalde (Brazil)
Abstract
Track Humanoid Robots FreeSubscription
563-058 Design of a Reconfigurable Humanoid Robot
B.-H. Lee (Korea)
Abstract
563-072 Optimum Design of the Humanoid Robot's Foot using the Design of Experiments
J. Yoon, T. Park, K. Jun, S. Lee, and J. Park (Korea)
Abstract
563-122 Study on Multi-Finger Under-Actuated Mechanism for TH-2 Robotic Hand
W. Zhang, L. Tian, and K. Liu (PRC)
Abstract
Track Parallel Robots FreeSubscription
563-070 A Fully Geometric Approach for the Workspace Area of the Gantry-Tau Parallel Kinematic Manipulator
I. Tyapin (Australia), G. Hovland (Norway), and T. Brogrdh (Sweden)
Abstract
563-077 Verification of the Dynamics of the 5-DOF Gantry-Tau Parallel Kinematic Machine
C. Lyzell (Sweden) and G. Hovland (Norway)
Abstract
563-138 On Singularity Avoidance and Workspace Enlargement of Planar Parallel Manipulators using Kinematic Redundancy
J. Kotlarski, H. Abdellatif, and B. Heimann (Germany)
Abstract
Track Special Session 1: Outdoor Robotics – Taking Robots Off Road FreeSubscription
563-807 Intelligent Behaviors in Outdoor Environments
A. Birk, K. Pathak, J. Poppinga, S. Schwertfeger, and W. Chonnaparamutt (Germany)
Abstract
563-808 A Multi-Range Vision Strategy for Autonomous Offroad Navigation
R. Hadsell, A. Erkan, P. Sermanet, J. Ben, K. Kavukcuoglu, U. Muller, and Y. LeCun (USA)
Abstract
563-810 Design and Realisation of the Highly Modular and Robust Autonomous Mobile Outdoor Robot AMOR
K.-D. Kuhnert and W. Seemann (Germany)
Abstract
563-811 Multi-Robot System for Exploration in an Outdoor Environment
A. Tikanmki, T. Mkel, A. Pietikinen, S. Srkk, S. Seppnen, and J. Rning (Finland)
Abstract
563-812 Real-Time Outdoor Trail Detection on a Mobile Robot
A. Bartel, F. Meyer, C. Sinke, T. Wiemann, A. Nchter, K. Lingemann, and J. Hertzberg (Germany)
Abstract
Track Special Session 2: Networked Robotics FreeSubscription
563-041 Unmanned Ground Vehicle Radio Relay Deployment System for Non-Line-of-Sight Operations
N. Pezeshkian, H.G. Nguyen, and A. Burmeister (USA)
Abstract
563-050 Survey on Bilateral Teleoperation of Mobile Robots
L. Ma and K. Schilling (Germany)
Abstract
563-082 Multi-Robot Exploration using Multi-Agent Approach
M. Kulich, M. Rollo, R. Mzl, J. Chudoba, P. Benda, L. Přeučil, M. Pěchouček, and P. tepn (Czech Republic)
Abstract
563-813 Closely Coupled Behaviour in Networked Robot Systems
D.I. Baker and G.T. McKee (UK)
Abstract
563-814 End-to-End Congestion Control Protocols for Internet Telerobotics
R. Wirz, R. Marn, J.M. Claver, J. Fernndez, M. Ferre, and R. Aracil (Spain)
Abstract
Track Telematics FreeSubscription
586-016 A Flexible Framework for Distributed Three-Dimensional Models in Telematic Applications
F. Driewer, M. Sauer, F. Leutert, and K. Schilling (Germany)
Abstract
586-029 GIMnet – Infrastructure for Distributed Control of Generic Intelligent Machines
J. Saarinen, A. Maula, R. Nissinen, H. Kukkonen, J. Suomela, and A. Halme (Finland)
Abstract
586-033 TOOPM: A Telecom Operations-Oriented Policy Management System
W. Lv, J. Kang, and W. Chen (PRC)
Abstract
586-034 Analysis and Design of a Distributed Model of Coordination Control for Reconfigurable Manufacturing Systems
O.J. López Orozco and J.L. Martinez Lastra (Finland)
Abstract
Abstracts may contain minor errors and formatting inconsistencies.
Please contact us if you have any concerns or questions.

What are Digital Object Identifers?


Rates (USD):   $152.40 (Hardcopy) ;  $129.54 (Online) ;  $152.40 (CD)

(The Hardcopy and CD proceedings also include the Online version)

For complete proceedings please choose one of the following:

   

Hard Copy $152.40
Online Edition $129.54
CD Edition $152.40
Individual Articles (Online): $40.00  
ISSN: N/A ;
ISBN: 978-0-88986-685-0 ;
ISSN (CD): N/A ;
ISBN (CD): 978-0-88986-686-7 ;
ISSN (Online): N/A ;

The topics of interest include, but are not limited to: Robotics * Robot Design and Architecture * Programming * Artificial Intelligence * Modelling, Identification, and Control * Motion Planning and Scheduling * Path Planning * Control * Manipulators * Computer Vision * Robot Sensing and Data Fusion * Micro-Robotics * Multimedia Robotics * Robot Simulation * Biomimetic Robotics Telerobotics & Telematics * Telerobotics * Telemaintenance, Tele-Services, Tele-Medicine * Traffic Telematics * Facility Management * E-Commerce * Telematics in Education (E-learning) * Security Aspects * Vehicle Telematics Applications * Aerospace * Agricultural Applications * Automotives * Biomechanics * Bioscience Applications * Design Automation * Education * Flight Simulators * Health Care and Rehabilitation * Industrial Automation * Transportation * Manufacturing * Medical Robotics * Surgical Applications * Satellite Navigation * Unmanned and Underwater Vehicles * Personal Robots

Loading Information

Go Back