The state reconstruction problem for a remote robotic system with communication delay is investigated in this paper. A symmetric estimation scheme is proposed based on both input and output observers. First, a sliding-mode disturbance observer is des...
We focus on dual-user operation, where two users control a single remote robot equipped with a force sensor using haptic interface devices. We employ a cooperative work in which the two users control the remote robot to collaborate with remote robot...
This paper describes a robotic system that supports the remote teaching of technical drawing. The aim of the system is to enable a remote class of paper-based technical drawing, where the students draw the drawing in a classroom, and the teacher give...
Medical ultrasound is a widely used diagnostic imaging modality that provides real-time imaging at a relatively low cost. However, its widespread application is hindered by the need for expert operation, particularly in remote regional areas where tr...
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the deadliest diseases worldwide. Master-slave robotic systems have been widely used in vascular interventional surgery with the benefit of high safety, efficient operation, and procedural facilitation. This paper i...
Remote robotic radiation inspection can reduce personnel exposure during nuclear-facility operation, radioactive-source management, decommissioning, and emergency response. However, repeated multi-waypoint missions remain difficult when pre-registere...
There are activities in viticulture and mariculture that require extreme physical endurance from human workers, making them prime candidates for automation and robotization. This paper presents a novel, practical, heterogeneous, autonomous robotic sy...
In this paper, a remote lab for experimenting with a team of mobile robots is presented. Robots are built with the LEGO Mindstorms technology and user-defined control laws can be directly coded in the Matlab programming language and validated on the...
The paper presents a new method of design and construction aimed at developing a system that helps to prevent accidents involving demolition robot operators. The method is based on a study of user needs and was developed in accordance with Design Thi...
Hybrid underwater robotic vehicles integrate features typically found in separate classes of vehicles: autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), amphibious robots, and cross-medium robotic vehicles. We review this fiel...
Deep research and communicating new trends in the design, control and applications of the real time control of intelligent sensors systems using advanced intelligent control methods and techniques is the main purpose of this research. The innovative...
The cloud robotics paradigm aims at enhancing the abilities of robots by using cloud services, but it still poses several challenges in the research community. Most of the current literature focuses on how to enrich specific robotic capabilities, ove...
With the advent of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, Internet of Things (IoT) and robotic systems are closely cooperating, reshaping their relations and managing to develop new-generation devices. Such disruptive technology corresponds to the backbon...
The oil and gas industry faces increasing pressure to remove people from dangerous offshore environments. Robots present a cost-effective and safe method for inspection, repair, and maintenance of topside and marine offshore infrastructure. In this w...
For retinal degenerative diseases, advanced therapies such as gene therapy and retinal stem cell therapy have emerged as promising treatments, which are often delivered through subretinal injection. However, clinical subretinal injection remains chal...
Without mechanical compliance robots rely on controlled environments and precision equipment to avoid clashes and large contact forces when interacting with an external workpiece, e.g., a peg-in-hole (PiH) task. In such cases, passive compliance devi...
This paper presents a novel integration of Systems Engineering (SE) methodologies and Industry 4.0 (I4.0) technologies in the design of robotic systems, focusing on enhancing underwater robotic missions. Using the conceptual design of an underwater e...
The paper proposes an information technology framework for the development of an embedded remote system for non-destructive observation and study of sensitive archaeological sites. The overall concept and motivation are described. The general hardwar...
The Fourth Industrial Revolution reshapes manufacturing and workforce demands, yet a persistent gap remains between industry needs and engineering education. While proficiency in industrial robotics, adaptive control, and automation becomes critical,...
The current regulatory landscape that applies to maritime service robotics, aptly termed as robotics and autonomous systems (RAS), is quite complex. When it comes to patents, there are multifarious considerations in relation to vessel survey, inspect...
In response to the rehabilitation needs of stroke patients who are unable to benefit from conventional rehabilitation due to the COVID-19 epidemic, this paper designs a robot that combines on-site and telerehabilitation. The objective is to assist th...
This paper introduces a search-and-rescue robot system used for remote sensing of the underground coal mine environment, which is composed of an operating control unit and two mobile robots with explosion-proof and waterproof function. This robot sys...
Remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) provide practical solutions for a wide range of activities in a particularly challenging domain, despite their dependence on support ships and operators. Recent advancements in AI, machine learning, predictive analyt...
This paper proposes a cloud-based framework that optimizes the three-dimensional (3D) reconstruction of multiple types of sensor data captured from multiple remote robots. A working environment using multiple remote robots requires massive amounts of...
There is an increasingly urgent need for humans to interactively control robotic systems to perform increasingly precise remote operations, concomitant with the rapid development of space exploration, deep-sea discovery, nuclear rehabilitation and ma...
This paper proposes a low-latency and scalable architecture for Edge-Enabled Digital Twin networked control systems (E-DTNCS) aimed at multi-robot collision avoidance and remote control in dynamic and latency-sensitive environments. Traditional appro...
This paper deals with a “digital twin” (DT) approach for processing, reprocessing, and scrapping (P/R/S) technology running on a modular production system (MPS) assisted by a mobile cyber–physical robotic system (MCPRS). The main ha...
Transcatheter arterial chemoembolization (TACE) is the common choice of non-open surgery for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) now. In this study, a simple TACE robotic system of 4-degree-of-freedom is proposed to get higher accuracy and stability of th...
Advances in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) have paved the way for progressively higher levels of intelligence and autonomy, supporting new modes of operation, such as the one-to-many (OTM) concept, where a single human operator is responsible for mo...
Robotization of production processes and the use of 3D vision systems are currently becoming more and more popular. It allows for more flexibility in the robotic process as well as expands the possibilities of process control, depending on changes in...
Deep learning has become a predominant method for solving data analysis problems in virtually all fields of science and engineering. The increasing complexity and the large volume of data collected by diverse sensor systems have spurred the developme...
This paper addresses the development of a modular hardware architecture for the design/construction/operation of a remotely operated vehicle (ROV), based on systems engineering. The Vee model is first presented as a sequential process that emphasizes...
The present work is a review of unmanned aerial systems technology and their subsystems (frame, propellers, motors and batteries, payloads, and data processing). Different applications are evaluated, related to remote sensing, spraying of liquids, an...
In situ maintenance works for nuclear power plants are highly beneficial as they can significantly reduce the current maintenance cycle and cost. However, removing absorber balls in a constrained environment through an inspection port is fairly chall...
This study presents an experimental robotic setup with a Stewart platform and a robot manipulator to emulate an underwater vehicle–manipulator system (UVMS). This hardware-based emulator setup consists of a KUKA IIWA14 robotic manipulator mount...
This paper addresses the development of a modular software architecture for the design/construction/operation of a remotely operated vehicle (ROV), based on systems engineering. First, systems engineering and the Vee model are presented with the obje...
Weed management is always a challenge in crop production, exacerbated by the issue of herbicide resistance. Excessive herbicide application not only leads to the development of herbicide resistance weeds but also causes environmental problems. In pre...
The use of remote robotic systems for inspection and maintenance in hazardous environments is a priority for all tasks potentially dangerous for humans. However, currently available robotic systems lack that level of usability which would allow inexp...
Due to an increase in the number of disabled people around the world, inclusive solutions are becoming a priority. People with disabilities may encounter many problems and may not be able to easily participate in various activities due to physical ba...
In mixed-reality (MR) telecollaboration, the local environment is remotely presented to a remote user wearing a virtual reality (VR) head-mounted display (HMD) via a video capture device. However, remote users frequently face challenges in naturally...
This work presents a remote control device designed to drive the arm gestures of an assistant humanoid mobile robot. The remote control is a master device with two passive arms configured to replicate the four degrees of freedom of each arm of the or...
We envision a telepresence system that enhances remote work by facilitating both physical and immersive visual interactions between individuals. However, during robot teleoperation, communication often lacks realism, as users see the robot’s bo...
Research on extreme environmental exploration using unmanned robots has recently attracted significant attention. In particular, unmanned robot exploration in vast areas such as Antarctica requires a system capable of remotely monitoring and controll...
The integration of robotics and mobile networks (5G/6G) through the Internet of Robotic Things (IoRT) is revolutionizing telemedicine, enabling remote physician participation in scenarios where specialists are scarce, where there is a high risk to th...
The erratic modern world introduces challenges to all sectors of societies and potentially introduces additional inequality. One possibility to decrease the educational inequality is to provide remote access to facilities that enable learning and tra...
Robotic salespeople are often ignored by people due to their weak social presence, and thus have difficulty facilitating sales autonomously. However, for robots that are remotely controlled by humans, there is a need for experienced and trained opera...
Telepresence robots are gaining more popularity as a means of remote communication and human–robot interaction, allowing users to control and operate a physical robot remotely. However, controlling these robots can be challenging due to the inh...
The construction industry is a challenging field for the application of robots. In particular, bridge construction, which involves many tasks at great heights, makes it difficult to implement robots. To construct a bridge, it is necessary to build nu...
The paper presents a complete geometric analysis of a novel parallel medical robotic system designed for minimally invasive treatment of hepatic tumors using brachytherapy, ablation or targeted chemotherapy. An algebraic method based on the study par...
This study proposes and implements a hierarchical communication system for inspection robots operating in practical caged broiler houses, where confined aisles, multi-tier cages, dust, humidity, and fluctuating wireless coverage impose challenges on...
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