In the last decades, mobile robotics has become a very interesting research topic in the field
of robotics, mainly because of population ageing and the recent pandemic emergency …

For large-scale and long-term simultaneous localization and map** (SLAM), a robot has
to deal with unknown initial positioning caused by either the kidnapped robot problem or …

For long-term simultaneous planning, localization and map** (SPLAM), a robot should be
able to continuously update its map according to the dynamic changes of the environment …

Population aging and pandemics have been shown to cause the isolation of elderly people
in their houses, generating the need for a reliable assistive figure. Robotic assistants are the …

This review paper provides a comprehensive comparison of various omni-directional mobile
robots and their respective wheel types, motion systems, degrees of freedom, and field of …

The design and the evaluation of an autonomous interactive robot is a challenging research
endeavor because there is as much to learn from the interaction between the integrated …

Omnidirectional vehicles (ODVs) or mobile robots are widely used in various industries due
to their ability to move and rotate in narrow spaces without the need for multiple adjustments …

AZIMUT-3 is a nonholonomic omnidirectional platform design using sidewards off-centred
compliant wheels. This design makes it possible to experiment with the use of the chassis' …

Non-holonomic, omnidirectional undercarriages that are composed of steered standard
wheels seem to provide a solid compromise between versatility, flexibility and high …

In order to move safely and accurately, mobile platforms using steerable wheels require
adequate coordination of their actuators. One possibility to achieve actuator coordination is …