Major challenges of controlling human–robot collaboration (HRC)-oriented modular robot
manipulators (MRMs) include the estimation of human motion intention while cooperating …

Traditional automated vehicle path-tracking algorithms require plant models to derive the
respective control laws. However, the accurate vehicle model is difficult to obtain due to the …

Human evacuation during an emergency in high-rise buildings is a life-risking task and has
to be performed in the least possible time. With the advancements in robotics, deploying …

Self-reconfigurable robots which can change their footprint's width have demonstrated the
ability to access confined areas. To enhance the efficiency of area coverage in complete …

Soft rehabilitation exoskeletons have gained much attention in recent years, striving to assist
the paralyzed individuals restore motor functions. However, it is a challenge to promote …

Reconfigurable robots provide an attractive option for cleaning tasks, thanks to their better
area coverage and adaptability to changing environment. However, the ability to change …

In this paper, we investigate trajectory tracking and obstacle avoidance for a nonholonomic
system subject to external disturbances by a nonlinear switched model predictive control …

This article develops a diffeomorphism-based robust bounded control (DRBC) for the
permanent magnet linear synchronous motor system subject to inequality constraints (ie …

Intelligent vehicle trajectory tracking exhibits problems such as low adaptability, low tracking
accuracy, and poor robustness in complex driving environments with uncertain road …

Shape-shifting robots are the feasible solutions to solve the Complete Coverage Planning
(CCP) problem. These robots can extend the covered areas by reconfiguring their shape to …