In this dissertation we study the interactions between free bodies and unsteady viscous flows, with particular interest in locomotion and in particle transport in streaming flows.For self-propelling bodies, we present systems with two different me...
The objective of this thesis was to review and analyze existing algorithms for robot localization and mapping in dynamic indoor environments. Some of the existing algorithms include occupancy grid approach, artificial intelligence approach, dense ...
Robotic simulators have long been used to test code and designs before any actual hardware is tested to ensure safety and efficiency. Many current robotics simulators are either closed source (calling into question the fidelity of their simulation...
Picking and placing parts is a fundamental operation involved in circuit board manufacturing and assembly plants. Pin thru-hole (PTH) components with non-standard features are incompatible with most existing high speed pick-and-place systems; this...
Picking and placing parts is a fundamental operation involved in circuit board manufacturing and assembly plants. Pin thru-hole (PTH) components with non-standard features are incompatible with most existing high speed pick-and-place systems; this...
Localization is a key component of any mobile robot application. For any task a mobile robot might need to perform, precise knowledge of its pose within its environment is critical. Mobile robots employ a multitude of sensors to estimate position,...