This paper addresses the tracking control problem of 3-D trajectories for underactuated
underwater robotic vehicles. Our recent theoretical results on the prescribed performance …

This article addresses the tracking control problem of 3-D trajectories for underactuated
underwater robotic vehicles operating in a constrained workspace including obstacles. More …

This paper aims to comprehensively discuss the latest research developments in the field of
underwater structural defect detection and health assessment. The underwater robots can …

This article presents a robust nonlinear model predictive control (NMPC) scheme for
autonomous navigation of underwater robotic vehicles operating in a constrained …

A new adaptive robust control scheme combining the disturbance-observer-based control
(DOBC) with fuzzy adapted S-Surface control is proposed for trajectory tracking control of …

This paper depicts the structural design of a novel water-jet-based spherical underwater
robot. The propulsion system is made up of four water-jet thrusters and 8 steering servo …

A multipoint potential field method (MPPF) for path planning of autonomous underwater
vehicles (AUV) in 3D space is presented in this paper. The algorithm is developed based on …

This work renders the design of a robust state feedback optimal control strategy for an
Autonomous Underwater Robotic Vehicle (AURV). The control strategy is developed using a …

This paper presents an adaptive neuro-fuzzy sliding mode control (ANFSMC) scheme for
diving motion control of an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) in the presence of …

The control issues in nonlinear trajectory tracking of an autonomous underwater vehicle
(AUV) are a challenging task due to the complex oceanic environment, highly nonlinear …