This paper presents a systematic literature review (SLR) about realistic simulators that can
be applied in an educational robotics context. These simulators must include the simulation …

Mobile robotic applications are increasing in several areas not only in industries but also
service robots. The Industry 4.0 promoted even more the digitalization of factories that …

This chapter concentrates on the correlation between research-based education,
government priorities and research funding. Special attention is paid to an analysis of the …

Particle filters are sequential Monte Carlo estimation methods with applications in the field of
mobile robotics for performing tasks such as tracking, simultaneous localization and …

Particle filters (PFs) are computationally intensive sequential Monte Carlo estimation
methods with applications in the field of mobile robotics for performing tasks such as …

Robotics competitions are highly strategic tools to engage and motivate students, cultivating
their curiosity and enthusiasm for technology and robotics. These competitions encompass …

The experimental component is an essential method in Engineering education. Sometimes
the availability of laboratories and components is compromised, and the COVID-19 …

The accumulation of dust particles on the solar panels decrease the total amount of solar
energy received by the Photovoltaic panel (PV) and, it has also been proven that the …

Robotics competitions are a way to challenge researchers, roboticists and enthusiastic to
address robot applications. One of the well-known international competition is the …

A DC motor is mounted to a Mauch SNS prosthetic knee to obtain an active prosthetic knee.
Evolutionary optimization and derivative-based optimization are used to identify system …