We present a qualitative evaluation of number free publicly available physics engines for simulation systems and game development. A brief overview the aspects engine is presented accompanied by comparison capabilities each engine. Aspects that are investigated accuracy computational efficiency integrator properties, material stacks, links, collision detection system.

In ambulance location models, fleet size and sites are two critical factors that emergency medical service (EMS) managers can control to ensure efficient delivery of the system. The relocation dispatch policies studied in dynamic models also significantly contribute improving response time EMS. this paper, we review from perspective policies. connection between reviewed real-life is highlighted. Our model based on modified maximal covering problem (MCLP). It used examine commonly policy...

SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) for underwater vehicles is a challenging research topic due to the limitations of localization sensors error accumulation over long-term operations. Furthermore, acoustic mapping often provide noisy distorted images or low-resolution ranging, while video highly detailed but are limited turbidity lighting. This paper presents review approaches used in state-of-the-art techniques: Extended Kalman Filter (EKF-SLAM), FastSLAM, GraphSLAM its...

During the virtual development and experimental testing of advanced construction machinery, automation approaches for automated task execution can prove very valuable. In this paper, modeling a hydraulic mini excavator are developed. particular, physical model detailed system analysis simplified Hammerstein controller tuning developed validated with measurement data from excavator. For attitude estimation excavator, inertial units extended Kalman filters used in sensor fusion framework. The...

This paper has shown the implementation detail of a spectacle prototype to assist visually impaired people with safe and efficient walking in surrounding's environment. The guide uses three pieces ultrasonic sensors identify obstacle directions: front, left right. In addition, system can detect potholes on road surface using another sensor convolutional neural network (CNN). CNN runs an embedded controller obstacles road. Images are trained initially host computer then classified real-time....

This article describes WAMbot, a multi-robot system designed to navigate, explore and map large-scale urban environments while performing visual object recognition. The can be easily adapted deployed into variety of scenarios such as search rescue or surveillance. original WAMbot was developed for the Multi Autonomous Ground-robotic International Challenge in 2010 (MAGIC 2010). It successfully passed competitive down-selection process placed 4th final challenge. Our ongoing work has been...

DC fast-charging stations can charge an electric vehicle several times faster than Level 2 AC charging stations. Using a network of stations, it becomes possible to travel in vehicles for long-distance, cross-country driving with only short recharging stops. This paper examines and compares typical customer usage patterns at (50 kW) against (7 study the benefits transitioning Western Australia. It includes data collected from The University Australia's Perth metropolitan area along highway...

Modern visual SLAM (vSLAM) algorithms take advantage of computer vision developments in image processing and interest point detectors to create maps trajectories from camera images. Different feature extractors have been evaluated for this purpose air ground environments, but not extensively underwater scenarios. In paper (I) we characterize images where light suspended particles alter considerably the captured, (II) evaluate performance common points descriptors a variety scenes conditions...

A look at the scope, rules, robot designs, and evolution over years for three of what authors suggest are most prominent event series; Micromouse Contest, AAAI Mobile Robot Competition, RoboCup Soccer.

We propose a novel approach for transferring evolved control systems from simulated environment to real robot. Multiple dynamic simulation are simultaneously employed provide valid range of variance that can be exploited generate robust controllers in purely virtual environment. These then directly transferred physical