Enabling autonomous exploration in robots
A research group in Carnegie Mellon University's Robotics Institute is creating the next generation of explorers—robots.
Jul 19, 2023
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Deep-learning-assisted underwater 3D tactile tensegrity
With the advancement of ocean detection technology, autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) have become an indispensable tool for exploring unknown underwater environments. However, existing sensors cannot enable AUVs to identify ...
Jul 17, 2023
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New algorithm helps robots avoid collisions
A new approach to autonomous robot navigation is reported in the International Journal of Computational Science and Engineering, which could help avoid collisions and accidents in a variety of future applications in various ...
Jul 14, 2023
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Musk predicts Tesla self-driving cars 'later this year'
Electric car giant Tesla is set to realize fully autonomous vehicles "later this year", CEO Elon Musk said Thursday, in the billionaire's latest forecast for the long-anticipated milestone.
Jul 6, 2023
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Underwater and surface mapping of rivers and lakes with unmanned watercraft
Surveying bodies of water precisely is a challenging task. Authorities and port operators are required to provide up-to-date maps of riverbeds and port facilities. Until now, this has required the use of special mapping vessels ...
Jul 3, 2023
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After the Titan implosion, the US Coast Guard wants to improve the safety of submersibles
As an international group of agencies investigates why the Titan submersible imploded while carrying five people to the Titanic wreckage, U.S. maritime officials say they'll issue a report aimed at improving the safety of ...
Jun 27, 2023
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Emulating how krill swim to build a robotic platform for ocean navigation
Picture a network of interconnected, autonomous robots working together in a coordinated dance to navigate the pitch-black surroundings of the ocean while carrying out scientific surveys or search-and-rescue missions.
Jun 26, 2023
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An engineer explains why most ocean science is conducted with crewless submarines
Rescuers spotted debris from the tourist submarine Titan on the ocean floor near the wreck of the Titanic on June 22, 2023, indicating that the vessel suffered a catastrophic failure and the five people aboard were killed.
Jun 23, 2023
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A new AI-based approach for controlling autonomous robots
In the film "Top Gun: Maverick," Maverick, played by Tom Cruise, is charged with training young pilots to complete a seemingly impossible mission—to fly their jets deep into a rocky canyon, staying so low to the ground ...
Jun 12, 2023
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Should robots be given a conscience?
Modern-day society relies intrinsically on automated systems and artificial intelligence. It is embedded into our daily routines and shows no signs of slowing, in fact use of robotic and automated assistance is ever-increasing.
Jun 11, 2023
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