A review of physics simulators for robotic applications

J Collins, S Chand, A Vanderkop, D Howard - IEEE Access, 2021 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The use of simulators in robotics research is widespread, underpinning the majority of recent
advances in the field. There are now more options available to researchers than ever before …

Comparative study of physics engines for robot simulation with mechanical interaction

J Yoon, B Son, D Lee - Applied Sciences, 2023 - mdpi.com
Simulation with a reasonable physical model is important to develop control algorithms for
robots quickly, accurately, and safely without damaging the associated physical systems in …

Reinforcement learning for collaborative robots pick-and-place applications: A case study

NM Gomes, FN Martins, J Lima, H Wörtche - Automation, 2022 - mdpi.com
The number of applications in which industrial robots share their working environment with
people is increasing. Robots appropriate for such applications are equipped with safety …

[HTML][HTML] Impact of Air- and Freeze-Drying Methods on Total Phenolic Content and Antioxidant Activity of Fistulina antarctica and Ramaria patagonica Fructification

GC González, M Rugolo, TC Finimundy, E Ohaco… - Applied Sciences, 2023 - mdpi.com
Fistulina antarctica and Ramaria patagonica are wild edible fungi from Patagonia, which
produce mushrooms that have been consumed since ancient times by those in local …

Beyond simulation: Unlocking the frontiers of humanoid robot capability and intelligence with Pepper's open-source digital twin

H Sekkat, O Moutik, B El Kari, Y Chaibi, TA Tchakoucht… - Heliyon, 2024 - cell.com
This research paper presents a high-fidelity, open-source digital-twin of the Pepper robot
developed within the framework of the Robot Operating System 2 (ROS 2) for better …

A systematic comparison of simulation software for robotic arm manipulation using ros2

FP Audonnet, A Hamilton… - … Conference on Control …, 2022 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Simulation software is a powerful tool for robotics research, allowing the virtual
representation of the real world. However, with the rise of the Robot Operating System …

A robust approach for continuous interactive actor-critic algorithms

CC Millan-Arias, BJT Fernandes, F Cruz… - IEEE …, 2021 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Reinforcement learning refers to a machine learning paradigm in which an agent interacts
with the environment to learn how to perform a task. The characteristics of the environment …

Design and usability evaluation of the EvaSIM simulator for a socially assistive robot

M Marques da Rocha, D Cruz-Sandoval… - Multimedia Tools and …, 2024 - Springer
The use of software simulators has a long tradition in robotics, allowing the rapid prototy**
of behaviors thus saving time and cost. In recent years there has been an increased interest …

[HTML][HTML] Unmanned aerial vehicle control through domain-based automatic speech recognition

R Contreras, A Ayala, F Cruz - Computers, 2020 - mdpi.com
Currently, unmanned aerial vehicles, such as drones, are becoming a part of our lives and
extend to many areas of society, including the industrialized world. A common alternative for …

[HTML][HTML] Probability-Based Strategy for a Football Multi-Agent Autonomous Robot System

AFA Ribeiro, ACC Lopes, TA Ribeiro, NSSM Pereira… - Robotics, 2023 - mdpi.com
The strategies of multi-autonomous cooperative robots in a football game can be solved in
multiple ways. Still, the most common is the “Skills, Tactics and Plays (STP)” architecture …