4 papers
Non-Linear Trajectory Optimization for Large Step-Ups: Application to the Humanoid Robot Atlas
Stefano Dafarra, Sylvain Bertrand, Robert J. Griffin +3
Performing large step-ups is a challenging task for a humanoid robot. It requires the robot to perform motions at the limit of its reachable workspace while straining to move its b…
Deploying the NASA Valkyrie Humanoid for IED Response: An Initial Approach and Evaluation Summary
Steven Jens Jorgensen, Michael W. Lanighan, Sylvain S. Bertrand +19
As part of a feasibility study, this paper shows the NASA Valkyrie humanoid robot performing an end-to-end improvised explosive device (IED) response task. To demonstrate and evalu…
Footstep Planning for Autonomous Walking Over Rough Terrain
Robert J. Griffin, Georg Wiedebach, Stephen McCrory +3
To increase the speed of operation and reduce operator burden, humanoid robots must be able to function autonomously, even in complex, cluttered environments. For this to be possib…
Exploiting Physical Contacts for Robustness Improvement of a Dot-Painting Mission by a Micro Air Vehicle
Thomas Chaffre, Kevin Tudal, Sylvain Bertrand +1
In this paper we address the problem of dot painting on a wall by a quadrotor Micro Air Vehicle (MAV), using on-board low cost sensors (monocular camera and IMU) for localization.…