• Smart Structures and Systems
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.39-52
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• 2011

We are developing a biomimetic robot based on the Sea Lamprey. The robot consists of a cylindrical electronics bay propelled by an undulatory body axis. Shape memory alloy (SMA) actuators generate propagating flexion waves in five undulatory segments of a polyurethane strip. The behavior of the robot is controlled by an electronic nervous system (ENS) composed of networks of discrete-time map-based neurons and synapses that execute on a digital signal processing chip. Motor neuron action potentials gate power transistors that apply current to the SMA actuators. The ENS consists of a set of segmental central pattern generators (CPGs), modulated by layered command and coordinating neuron networks, that integrate input from exteroceptive sensors including a compass, accelerometers, inclinometers and a short baseline sonar array (SBA). The CPGs instantiate the 3-element hemi-segmental network model established from physiological studies. Anterior and posterior propagating pathways between CPGs mediate intersegmental coordination to generate flexion waves for forward and backward swimming. The command network mediates layered exteroceptive reflexes for homing, primary orientation, and impediment compensation. The SBA allows homing on a sonar beacon by indicating deviations in azimuth and inclination. Inclinometers actuate a bending segment between the hull and undulator to allow climb and dive. Accelerometers can distinguish collisions from impediment to allow compensatory reflexes. Modulatory commands mediate speed control and turning. A SBA communications interface is being developed to allow supervised reactive autonomy.

• 한국지능시스템학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국퍼지및지능시스템학회 2000년도 추계학술대회 학술발표 논문집
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• pp.274-277
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• 2000

In this paper we propose new algorithms of path planning and obstacle avoidance for an autonomous mobile robot with vision system. Distance variation is included in path planning to approach the target point and avoid obstacles well. The fuzzy rules are also applied to both trajectory planning and obstacle avoidance to improve the autonomy of mobile robot. It is shown by computer simulation that the proposed algorithm is working well.

• 한국군사과학기술학회지
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• 제27권2호
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• pp.265-276
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• 2024

The future battlefield operation concept does not focus on advanced and complete weapon systems, but requires a new battlefield operation concept that can effectively demonstrate offensive power by combining a large number of low-cost, miniaturized weapons. Recently, research on the autonomous application of major technologies that make up the mission control system is actively underway. However, since the mission control system is still dependent on the operator's operating ability when operating multiple robots, there are limitations to simply applying the automation technology of the existing mission control system. Therefore, we understand how changes in operator capabilities affect multi-robot operation and propose an adaptive mission control architecture design method that supports multi-robot integrated operation by adjusting the level of autonomy of the mission control system according to changes in operator capability.

• 대한전기학회논문지:시스템및제어부문D
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• 제49권6호
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• pp.307-315
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• 2000

For the autonomy of a mobile robot it is first needed to know its position and orientation. Various methods of estimating the position of a robot have been developed. However, it is still difficult to localize the robot without any initial position or orientation. In this paper we present the method how to make the colored map and how to calculate the position and direction of a robot using the angle data of an omnidirectional image. The wall of the map is rendered with the corresponding color images and the color histograms of images and the coordinates of feature points are stored in the map. Then a mobile robot gets the color omnidirectional image at arbitrary position and orientation, segments it and recognizes objects by multiple color indexing. Using the information of recognized objects robot can have enough feature points and localize itself.

• 문화기술의 융합
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• 제4권4호
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• pp.401-406
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• 2018

경찰청 생활안전국의 자료에 따르면 빈집 등에의 침입이 2013년부터 2016년까지 증가하였다. 이렇게 주거침입, 절도가 늘고 있다. 또한 검찰청 절도 통계자료에 따르면 2016년 총 203,573건의 절도범죄가 발생하였고 이중에 18.9%가 침입절도로 침입한 뒤에 절도를 한 것으로 나타났다. 이렇게 침입을 하여 절도를 하는 형태의 절도가 가장 많기 때문에 우리는 관리할 것이 많은 공장에 보안을 강화하기 위해 로드경비로봇 모델을 연구하게 되었다. 높은 곳까지 보안에 신경쓰기위해 드론까지 사용하여 지상을 관리하는 로봇과 협동하여 제어하는 로드경비로봇 모델을 제안하게 되었다. 로봇과 드론이 함께 움직이고 물체를 피해가는 자율주행 형태와 시간 간격을 체크하고 전력 부족 시에는 충전기에 다시 돌아와서 충전하는 형태의 모델이다.

• 정보처리학회논문지B
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• 제13B권2호
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• pp.179-186
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• 2006

사용자가 지능 로봇을 효율적으로 이용하려면 사용자와 지능 로봇을 연결해주는 사용자 인터페이스를 설계해야 한다. 본 논문에서는 지능 로봇의 기능과 자율화 수준에 따라 휴대용 단말기 기반의 사용자 인터페이스를 어떻게 구성해야 하는 지 분석하고, 이를 기반으로 PDA (Personal Digital Assistant)나 스마트폰과 같은 휴대용 단말기를 이용하여 지능 로봇을 원격에서 조종할 때 필요한 사용자 인터페이스를 개발하고자 한다. 영상 기반 인터페이스를 이용하면 사용자가 로봇의 동작을 직접 보면서 로봇을 조종할 수 있고, 지도 기반 인터페이스를 이용하면 전송되는 정보가 줄어들기 때문에 정보 전송 지연시간을 줄이면서 사용자가 로봇을 조종할 수 있다.

• 한국소음진동공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국소음진동공학회 2007년도 추계학술대회논문집
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• pp.1203-1210
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• 2007

Robots have begun to perform various tasks on replacing the human in the daily life such as cleaning, entertainments etc. In order to accomplish the effective performance of intricate and precise tasks, robot hand must have special capabilities, such as decision making in given condition, autonomy in unknown situation and stable manipulation of object. In this study, we addresses the development of a 3-fingered humanoid robot hand system. We execute static analysis, vibration analysis and flexible dynamics to reserve stability at the design. Grasp motion of the finger uses a linear actuator and gears. Motion can be distinguished into four parts depending on the grasping thin paper, sphere, and column. In each motion, we compare the displacement of the case to be rigid with the case to be flexible. As a result, manufactured and feasibility of the robot hand is validated through preliminary experiments.

• 한국군사과학기술학회지
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.189-200
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• 2015

This paper gives an overview on the some potential applications and key technologies of biomimetic underwater robot for naval operations. Unlike most manned underwater naval systems, biomimetic underwater robots can be especially useful in near-land or harbour areas due to their ability to operate in shallow water effectively. Biomimetic underwater robot provide advantages in reaching locations that would be difficult or too dangerous for a manned vehicle to reach, as well as providing a level of autonomy that can remove the requirement for dedicated human operator support. Using multiple or schools of underwater robots would provide increased flexibility for navigation, communication and surveillance ability. And it alleviate some of the restrictions associated with speed and endurance design constraints.

• 제어로봇시스템학회논문지
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• 제10권10호
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• pp.878-886
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• 2004

Uncertainties are inevitable in robotic assembly in unstructured environment since it is difficult to construct fixtures to guide motions of robots. This paper proposes an augmented Petri net and an algorithm to adapt the assembly model on-line during actual assembly process. The augmented Petri net identifies events using force and position information simultaneously. Unmodeled contact states are identified and incorporated into the model on-line. The proposed method increases the level of intelligence of the robot system by enhancing the autonomy. The proposed method is evaluated by simulation and experiments with L-type peg-in-hole assembly using a two-arm robot system.

• 수산해양기술연구
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• 제39권1호
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• pp.77-83
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• 2003

Autonomous mobile robots based on the Web have been already used in public places such as museums. There are many kinds of problems to be solved because of the limitation of Web and the dynamically changing environment. We present a methodology for intelligent mobile robot that demonstrates a certain degree of autonomy in navigation applications. In this paper, we focus on a mobile robot navigator equipped with neuro-fuzzy controller which perceives the environment, make decisions, and take actions. The neuro-fuzzy controller equipped with collision avoidance behavior and target trace behavior enables the mobile robot to navigate in dynamic environment from the start location to goal location. Most telerobotics system workable on the Web have used standard Internet techniques such as HTTP, CGI and Scripting languages. However, for mobile robot navigations, these tools have significant limitations. In our study, C# and ASP.NET are used for both the client and the server side programs because of their interactivity and quick responsibility. Two kinds of simulations are performed to verify our proposed method. Our approach is verified through computer simulations of collision avoidance and target trace.