A semi-autonomous mobile robot for bridge inspection

Semi Autonomous Mobile Robot for Mine Detection

Detection and removal of antipersonnel landmines is a serious problem of today. There is a dire need for low-cost mobile robots for the purpose of mine detection and disposal. A de-mining mobile robot has to be cost effective compared to local labor costs. Presently commercially available mobile robots consist of mainly custom made parts. The design and manufacturing of such parts make the robo...

A Human-Like Semi Autonomous Mobile Security Robot

The Mechatronics Group of the University of Waikato have developed a fleet of five mobile robots capable of autonomous operation. These robots are constructed to traverse a variety of terrains including farms, forests, underwater and smooth indoor surfaces. MARVIN (Mobile Autonomous Robotic Vehicle for Indoor Navigation) is designed to act as a security agent for indoor environments and consequ...

A Semi-Autonomous Interactive Robot

Human-Robot Interaction is a dynamic and expanding research field. This paper presents the creation and concepts of a semi-autonomous interactive robot, TARO. TARO is designed to humanoid in appearance, and can entertain and interact with people through verbal communication and body language.

Autonomous robot for a power transmission line inspection

A wheeled multijoint robot for autonomous sewer inspection

In this paper a concept for a wheeled, multijoint robot able to operate in sewage systems is presented. The robot should work in an autonomous way. This concerns power supply, control and information processing. The cablefree navigation and the multijoint redundant construction of the robot enable higher mobility in sewage systems. In contrast to present systems, the robot should be able to avo...