Autonomous exploration of subterranean environments remains a major challenge for
robotic systems. In response, this paper contributes a novel graph‐based subterranean …

This paper presents a novel strategy for autonomous teamed exploration of subterranean
environments using legged and aerial robots. Tailored to the fact that subterranean settings …

Sewage pipelines are considered to be the invaluable asset in municipalities. Inspection
process plays a vital role in operation and maintenance (O&M) strategies applied by the …

The regular inspection of sewer systems is essential to assess the level of degradation and
to plan maintenance work. Currently, human inspectors must walk through sewers and use …

The vast majority of state-of-the-art walking robots employ flat or ball feet for locomotion,
presenting limitations while step** on obstacles, slopes, or unstructured terrain. Moreover …

This letter presents a new tactile sensor that utilizes an array of barometric pressure sensors
encased in a deformable rubber sphere. Designed as an end effector foot of the legged …

Crack inspection is important to monitor the structural health of pavement structures and
make the repair process easier. Currently, pavement crack inspection is conducted …

This paper introduces the Terrain Recognition And Contact Force Estimation Paw, a
compact and sensorized shoe designed for legged robots. The paw end-effector is made of …

Inspired by human behavior when traveling over unknown terrain, this study proposes the
use of probing strategies and integrates them into a traversability analysis framework to …

Robots can be used to make the work of human beings easier in dangerous environments
and for repetitive tasks that are hard to perform all day. There are many cases where a robot …