Search Results - subject:"robotics"

Bogue, Robert - In: Industrial Robot: An International Journal 44 (2017) 6, pp. 689-694

Purpose This paper aims to provide a technical insight into a selection of robotic people detection technologies and applications. Design/methodology/approach Following an introduction, this paper first discusses people-sensing technologies which seek to extend the capabilities of human-robot...

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Development and implementation of a robotic inspection system for power substations

Zhang, Haojie; Su, Bo; Meng, Hong - In: Industrial Robot: An International Journal 44 (2017) 3, pp. 333-342

Purpose With the dramatically increasing number of substations, robots are expected to inspect equipment in the power industry. However, a traditional robotic system cannot work stably because of the strong electromagnetic field in substation. The purpose of this paper is to present a robust and...

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Cloud robotics: a review of technologies, developments and applications

Bogue, Robert - In: Industrial Robot: An International Journal 44 (2017) 1, pp. 1-5

Purpose This paper aims to provide an insight into the current state of cloud robotics developments, technology and … cloud robotics. It discusses cloud service providers and then considers a range of recent applications and developments … developments. Finally, brief concluding comments are drawn. Findings Cloud robotics is a rapidly developing technology made …

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Seam tracking investigation via striped line laser sensor

Zou, Yanbiao; Li, Jinchao; Chen, Xiangzhi - In: Industrial Robot: An International Journal 44 (2017) 5, pp. 609-617

Purpose This paper aims to propose a set of six-axis robot arm welding seam tracking experiment platform based on Halcon machine vision library to resolve the curve seam tracking issue. Design/methodology/approach Robot-based and image coordinate systems are converted based on the mathematical...

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Analysis of non-geometric accuracy effects of articulated robots

Lux, Gregor; Ulrich, Marco; Baker, Thomas; Hutterer, Martin - In: Industrial Robot: An International Journal 44 (2017) 5, pp. 639-647

Purpose Articulated robots are widely used in industrial applications owing to their high repeatability accuracy. In terms of new applications such as robot-based inspection systems, the limitation is a lack of pose accuracy. Mostly, robot calibration approaches are used for the improvement of...

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A gesture-based telemanipulation control for a robotic arm with biofeedback-based grasp

Bouteraa, Yassine; Ben Abdallah, Ismail - In: Industrial Robot: An International Journal 44 (2017) 5, pp. 575-587

Purpose The idea is to exploit the natural stability and performance of the human arm during movement, execution and manipulation. The purpose of this paper is to remotely control a handling robot with a low cost but effective solution. Design/methodology/approach The developed approach is based...

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Machine reengineering: robots and people working smarter together

Shukla, Prashant; Wilson, H. James; Alter, Allan; … - In: Strategy & Leadership 45 (2017) 6, pp. 50-54

Purpose The authors explore the potential of machine learning, computers employ that an algorithm to sort data, make decisions and then continuously assess and improve their functionality. They suggest that it be used to power a radical redesign of company processes that they call machine...

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Trends that are changing travel and tourism

Bowen, John; Whalen, Elizabeth - In: Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes 9 (2017) 6, pp. 592-602

changing travel and tourism. Findings The author identified four trends: technology with a focus on robotics and artificial …

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Initial Interaction Expectations with Robots : Testing the Human-to-Human Interaction Script

Edwards, Chad; Edwards, Autumn; Spence, Patric; … - 2017

As social robotics becomes more utilized and routine in everyday situations, individuals will be interacting with …

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Android controlled autonomous robot car

Shivendra Singh; Kedia, Pankaj; Nafarajan, Suresh Kumar - In: International journal of enterprise network management 8 (2017) 3, pp. 235-246

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