A5043096111- Robotic Locomotion and Control
- Soft Robotics and Applications
- Modular Robots and Swarm Intelligence
- Robot Manipulation and Learning
- Prosthetics and Rehabilitation Robotics
- Robotic Path Planning Algorithms
- Robotics and Automated Systems
- Smart Agriculture and AI
- Control and Dynamics of Mobile Robots
- Robotic Mechanisms and Dynamics
- Soil Mechanics and Vehicle Dynamics
- Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems
- Robotics and Sensor-Based Localization
- Dynamics and Control of Mechanical Systems
- Industrial Automation and Control Systems
- Teleoperation and Haptic Systems
- Context-Aware Activity Recognition Systems
- Knowledge Societies in the 21st Century
- Real-time simulation and control systems
- Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics Optimization
- Underwater Vehicles and Communication Systems
- BIM and Construction Integration
- Adaptive Control of Nonlinear Systems
- IoT-based Smart Home Systems
- Advanced Vision and Imaging
Universidad de Valladolid
2022
Centre for Automation and Robotics
2012-2021
Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas
2006-2019
National University of Distance Education
2018
Universidad Complutense de Madrid
2018
Fraunhofer Institute for Production Systems and Design Technology
2018
Leibniz Institute for Agricultural Engineering and Bioeconomy
2018
National Research Council
2013
Universidad Politécnica de Madrid
2013
Institute of Automation
2005
This article surveys traditional research topics in industrial robotics and mobile then expands on new trends that focus more the interaction between human robot. The have been denominated service because of their general goal getting robots closer to social needs, this such as medical robotics, rehabilitation underwater field construction humanoid robotics. aim is provide an overview evolution from classical motion control for modern intelligent techniques learning paradigms, among other aspects.
Estimations of world population growth urgently require improving the efficiency agricultural processes, as well safety for people and environmental sustainability, which can be opposing characteristics. Industry is pursuing these objectives by developing concept “intelligent factory” (also referred to “smart factory”) and, studying similarities between industry agriculture, we exploit achievements attained in agriculture. This article focuses on those regarding robotics advance agriculture...
Interest in agricultural automation has increased considerably recent decades due to benefits such as improving productivity or reducing the labor force. However, there are some current problems associated with unstructured environments make developing a robotic harvester challenge. This article presents dual-arm aubergine harvesting robot consisting of two arms configured an anthropomorphic manner optimize dual workspace. To detect and locate aubergines automatically, we implemented...
This paper describes the design and control concepts of a wall-climbing robot. It has an hexapod configuration it is able to manoeuvre on vertical surfaces carrying high payloads. Configuration leg criteria specific for climbing tasks are discussed. The controller architecture showing decentralised parallel hard real-time performance outlined. New stability wall locomotion introduced gait using force distribution shows working our scheme generation. We call this four phase discontinuous...
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to develop a climbing cleaning robot with reasonably high productivities for vertical surfaces. Design/methodology/approach analyzes the reasons low or unreliable work robots Based on analysis, design new created. Pilot studies were performed laboratory and industrial prototypes robot. Findings shows that provides reliable high‐performance Thus, increasing in more than ten times compared known Research limitations/implications In paper, it assumed speed...
Minimization of energy expenditure in autonomous mobile robots for industrial and service applications is a topic huge importance, as it the best way lengthening mission time without modifying power supply. This paper presents method to minimize consumption hexapod robot on irregular terrain. An energy-consumption model derived statically stable gaits before applying minimization criteria. Then, some parameters that define foot trajectories legged are computed during every half locomotion...
The objective of the research presented in this paper was to design an accurate and robust algorithm for challenging task detecting field-grown cucumbers robotic harvesting automation precision agriculture applications. proposed is based on a combination several processing data mining techniques achieve classification system capable segmenting from different elements scene, such as leaves, stems, ground, stones, irrigation pipes. includes support vector machine pixel classifier that provides...
This paper proposes a sequential masking algorithm based on the K-means method that combines RGB and multispectral imagery for discrimination of Cabernet Sauvignon grapevine elements in unstructured natural environments, without placing any screen behind canopy previous preparation vineyard. In this way, image pixels are classified into five clusters corresponding to leaves, stems, branches, fruit background. A custom-made sensory rig integrates CCD camera servo-controlled filter wheel has...
Soft technologies are called to produce a significant advance in the manipulation of delicate objects. A field that is presented as especially attractive for its application automation selective harvesting high value crops. This article addresses design soft gripper and adaptation dual-arm robotic system precision agriculture tasks. The experimental tests carried out demonstrate feasibility effectiveness proposed prototype.
A four-legged mobile platform increases productivity and improves quality working conditions for industrial naval applications. It is an automatic welding system ship construction processes. by increasing total arc time, improving weld quality, creating better operators. The overall consists of a commercial handled manipulator. These subsystems are carried on that provides mobility in the area. stereo vision finds starting ending points seam. All four remote-controlled computer supervised...
In the last two decades in particular, climbing and walking robots have been subject of important research activity worldwide. However, practical use these is still limited only a few are actual live situations. general framework CLAWAR Thematic Network, several working groups established to formulate requirements, define specifications investigate those aspects robot technology that more relevant with respect selected application domains. The aim this paper present an overview...
Nowadays, with highly developed instrumentation, sensing and actuation technologies, it is possible to foresee an important advance in the field of autonomous and/or semi-autonomous transportation systems. Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) have been subjected very active research for many years, Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) one area major interest. Among most promising transport infrastructures, articulated bus interesting, low cost, high occupancy capacity friendly option. In this paper,...
In the EU-funded CROPS project robots are developed for site-specific spraying and selective harvesting of fruit vegetables. The being designed to harvest crops, such as greenhouse vegetables, apples, grapes canopy in orchards precision target grape vines. Attention is paid detection obstacles autonomous navigation a safe way plantations forests. For different applications, platforms were built. Sensing systems vision algorithms have been developed. software Robot Operating System used. A 9...
Feet-ground interactions influence the legged robot's stability. In this paper, a high-resolution indirect force measurement for hydraulic-legged robots is presented. The use of pressure transducers placed at one or both chambers double-effect hydraulic actuators investigated, and conclusions are drawn regarding their capability indirectly measuring contact forces between feet ground. Because nonlinear dynamic properties cylinders, friction modeling essential to determine all times true each...
Soft actuator technology and its role in robotic manipulation have been rapidly gaining ground. However, less attention has given to the potential advantages of application agricultural sector, where soft robotics may be a game changer due greater adaptability, lower cost simplicity manufacture. This article presents new design approach for grippers based on modules that incorporate concept bellows combine it with versatility replicability 3D printed structure. In this way, can freely...
Abstract Detection and removal of antipersonnel landmines is an important worldwide concern. A huge number has been deployed over the last twenty years, demining will take several more decades, even if no mines were in future. An adequate mine-clearance rate can only be achieved by using new technologies such as improved sensors, efficient manipulators mobile robots. This paper presents some basic ideas on configuration a system for detecting locating efficiently effectively. The describes...
Purpose – This paper aims to provide an insight into recent advancements and developments of robotics for Natural Orifice Transluminal Surgery (NOTES) procedures. Design/methodology/approach Following introduction that highlights the evolution from Minimally Invasive (MIS) NOTES in medical field, this reviews main systems have been designed implemented MIS NOTES, summarising their advantages limitations remarking technological challenges requirements still should be addressed fulfilled....
Urine output (UO) is usually measured manually each hour in acutely ill patients. This task consumes a substantial amount of time. Furthermore, the literature there evidence that more frequent (minute-by-minute) UO measurement could impact clinical decision making and improve patient outcomes. However, it not feasible to take minute-by-minute measurements. A device capable automatically monitoring save precious time healthcare staff outcomes through precise continuous this parameter. paper...
Smart and precise agriculture has increasingly been developed in the last decade, with that, idea of optimizing tools commonly used this field. One way to improve these devices, particularly cutting conceived for harvesting purposes, is measure shear energy consumption required a particular plant. The aim research establish both design criterion grippers quantifiable evaluate classify tool specific crop. This could help minimize future robots, making them more energy-efficient.