Search and rescue robots are intended to work as aids to human rescuers. One of the research challenges is how to combine autonomous operation with operator control. This paper presents a single software system which independently operates several physically distinct robots. One operator can coordinate several robots by switching their individual mode between autonomous and remote operation. Fo...

This article presents a method for cave surveying in total darkness using an autonomous aerial vehicle equipped with depth camera mapping, downward-facing state estimation, and forward downward lights. Traditional methods of are labor-intensive dangerous due to the risk injury when operating darkness, potential structural instability subterranean environment. Although these dangers can be mitig...

An autonomous robot based on a Wheelchair. The destination place are pre-established in the processing unit of the robot and.Although autonomous capabilities are important, the techniques required are. This article presents our new modified robotic wheelchair. The key point of the.architecture follows a behaviour-based control architecture. The wheelchair is a KIPR KISS Institute for practical ...

In this paper, we propose a mobile robot system which has functions of person following and autonomous returning. The robot realizes these functions by analyzing information obtained with camera and laser range finder. Person following is performed by using HOG features, color information, and pattern of range data. Along with person following, a map of the ambient environment is generated from...

This paper presents a small autonomous mobile robot, designed to participate in the Robotic Contest of the “1999 Festival des Sciences et Technologies” – Classe Libre. The vehicle is modular, in the sense that new functionalities may be added if needed. Therefore, it can be used as a testbed for research and development on autonomous mobile robots. This robot integrates work of different areas,...