RA-L 2016 Accepted Papers

The full list of 155 papers accepted at RA-L 2016 (IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters). Click any title for details, similar papers, and links to the original source. You can also search these papers by meaning, not just keywords.

1. A Machine Learning Approach to Visual Perception of Forest Trails for Mobile Robotsaccepted684 citations
2. Design Principles for a Family of Direct-Drive Legged Robotsaccepted305 citations
3. Curvature, Torsion, and Force Sensing in Continuum Robots Using Helically Wrapped FBG Sensorsaccepted224 citations
4. A Dataset for Improved RGBD-Based Object Detection and Pose Estimation for Warehouse Pick-and-Placeaccepted217 citations
5. Exploring Representation Learning With CNNs for Frame-to-Frame Ego-Motion Estimationaccepted204 citations
6. A Soft Jellyfish Robot Driven by a Dielectric Elastomer Actuatoraccepted195 citations
7. Tendon-Based Stiffening for a Pneumatically Actuated Soft Manipulatoraccepted186 citations
8. Model-Less Hybrid Position/Force Control: A Minimalist Approach for Continuum Manipulators in Unknown, Constrained Environmentsaccepted143 citations
9. A Conformable Force/Tactile Skin for Physical Human-Robot Interactionaccepted142 citations
10. Hybrid Visual Servoing With Hierarchical Task Composition for Aerial Manipulationaccepted136 citations
11. Design and Characterization of a Lightweight and Fully Portable Remote Actuation System for Use With a Hand Exoskeletonaccepted130 citations
12. Compliant Aerial Manipulators: Toward a New Generation of Aerial Robotic Workersaccepted129 citations
13. Optimal Impedance Force-Tracking Control Design With Impact Formulation for Interaction Tasksaccepted114 citations
14. Robotic Disease Detection in Greenhouses: Combined Detection of Powdery Mildew and Tomato Spotted Wilt Virusaccepted107 citations
15. The Soft-SixthFinger: a Wearable EMG Controlled Robotic Extra-Finger for Grasp Compensation in Chronic Stroke Patientsaccepted104 citations
16. Visual Servoing of Quadrotors for Perching by Hanging From Cylindrical Objectsaccepted101 citations
17. Intractability of Optimal Multirobot Path Planning on Planar Graphsaccepted99 citations
18. Active Variable Stiffness Fibers for Multifunctional Robotic Fabricsaccepted96 citations
19. Passive Interaction Control With Dynamical Systemsaccepted94 citations
20. Autonomous Terrain Classification With Co- and Self-Training Approachaccepted93 citations
21. A Miniature Soft Robotic Manipulator Based on Novel Fabrication Methodsaccepted88 citations
22. Speeding-Up Robot Exploration by Exploiting Background Informationaccepted88 citations
23. Learning Robot Manipulation Tasks With Task-Parameterized Semitied Hidden Semi-Markov Modelaccepted86 citations
24. Hierarchical Voxel Block Hashing for Efficient Integration of Depth Imagesaccepted82 citations
25. Motion Planning Based on Learning From Demonstration for Multiple-Segment Flexible Soft Robots Actuated by Electroactive Polymersaccepted80 citations
26. Evaluating Direct Transcription and Nonlinear Optimization Methods for Robot Motion Planningaccepted78 citations
27. Lazy Data Association For Image Sequences Matching Under Substantial Appearance Changesaccepted76 citations
28. A Model-Free Controller for Guaranteed Prescribed Performance Tracking of Both Robot Joint Positions and Velocitiesaccepted74 citations
29. The Next Step in Robot Commissioning: Autonomous Picking and Palletizingaccepted73 citations
30. Developing and Comparing Single-Arm and Dual-Arm Regraspaccepted72 citations
31. In-Hand Object Pose Estimation Using Covariance-Based Tactile To Geometry Matchingaccepted72 citations
32. Analysis and Validation of a Teleoperated Surgical Parallel Continuum Manipulatoraccepted71 citations
33. Mechanics of Tissue Cutting During Needle Insertion in Biological Tissueaccepted71 citations
34. Integrated Ground Reaction Force Sensing and Terrain Classification for Small Legged Robotsaccepted68 citations
35. An Approach to Combine Balancing with Hierarchical Whole-Body Control for Legged Humanoid Robotsaccepted66 citations
36. Pheeno, A Versatile Swarm Robotic Research and Education Platformaccepted65 citations
37. Simultaneous Hand-Eye and Robot-World Calibration by Solving the AX=YB Problem Without Correspondenceaccepted64 citations
38. An Adaptive Three-Fingered Prismatic Gripper With Passive Rotational Jointsaccepted63 citations
39. Human-Inspired Neurorobotic System for Classifying Surface Textures by Touchaccepted60 citations
40. Energy Consumption of Geared DC Motors in Dynamic Applications: Comparing Modeling Approachesaccepted59 citations
41. Tactile Manipulation With a TacThumb Integrated on the Open-Hand M2 Gripperaccepted58 citations
42. Fast Keypoint Features From Laser Scanner for Robot Localization and Mappingaccepted55 citations
43. Industry 4.1 for Wheel Machining Automationaccepted55 citations
44. On-Board Relative Bearing Estimation for Teams of Drones Using Soundaccepted55 citations
45. An Enhanced Unified Camera Modelaccepted54 citations
46. Efficient Computation of Inverse Dynamics and Feedback Linearization for VSA-Based Robotsaccepted53 citations
47. Independent Control of Identical Magnetic Robots in a Planeaccepted53 citations
48. A Probabilistic Eulerian Traffic Model for the Coordination of Multiple AGVs in Automatic Warehousesaccepted51 citations
49. AVEXIS - Aqua Vehicle Explorer for In-Situ Sensingaccepted48 citations
50. Rapid, Reliable Shape Setting of Superelastic Nitinol for Prototyping Robotsaccepted48 citations
51. Emergence of Consensus in a Multi-Robot Network: From Abstract Models to Empirical Validationaccepted47 citations
52. Energy-Bounded Caging: Formal Definition and 2-D Energy Lower Bound Algorithm Based on Weighted Alpha Shapesaccepted47 citations
53. Enhancing Semantic Segmentation for Robotics: The Power of 3-D Entangled Forestsaccepted47 citations
54. Development of a Multi-Channel Concentric Tube Robotic System With Active Vision for Transnasal Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Proceduresaccepted46 citations
55. Mixed-Integer and Constraint Programming Techniques for Mobile Robot Task Planningaccepted46 citations
56. Active Magnetic Anomaly Detection Using Multiple Micro Aerial Vehiclesaccepted43 citations
57. Convergent Planningaccepted43 citations
58. Multitype Activity Recognition in Robot-Centric Scenariosaccepted43 citations
59. Viewpoint Evaluation for Online 3-D Active Object Classificationaccepted43 citations
60. Beyond Holistic Descriptors, Keypoints, and Fixed Patches: Multiscale Superpixel Grids for Place Recognition in Changing Environmentsaccepted42 citations
61. Hopping on Uneven Terrains With an Underwater One-Legged Robotaccepted42 citations
62. Workspace and Sensitivity Analysis of a Novel Nonredundant Parallel SCARA Robot Featuring Infinite Tool Rotationaccepted42 citations
63. Lifelong Information-Driven Exploration to Complete and Refine 4-D Spatio-Temporal Mapsaccepted41 citations
64. Modeling Laser Intensities For Simultaneous Localization and Mappingaccepted41 citations
65. Passivation of Projection-Based Null Space Compliance Control Via Energy Tanksaccepted41 citations
66. Robust Catheter and Guidewire Tracking Using B-Spline Tube Model and Pixel-Wise Posteriorsaccepted41 citations
67. Terrain-Blind Humanoid Walking Based on a 3-D Actuated Dual-SLIP Modelaccepted41 citations
68. Articulated Robot Motion for Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (ARM-SLAM)accepted40 citations
69. Planar Path Following of Underwater Snake Robots in the Presence of Ocean Currentsaccepted39 citations
70. Continuous-Curvature Path Planning With Obstacle Avoidance Using Four Parameter Logistic Curvesaccepted37 citations
71. Design Optimisation and Control of Compliant Actuation Arrangements in Articulated Robots for Improved Energy Efficiencyaccepted36 citations
72. Automated Creation of Topological Maps in Unknown Environments Using a Swarm of Resource-Constrained Robotsaccepted35 citations
73. Fast and Adaptive Fractal Tree-Based Path Planning for Programmable Bevel Tip Steerable Needlesaccepted35 citations
74. Multiactuator Haptic Feedback on the Wrist for Needle Steering Guidance in Brachytherapyaccepted35 citations
75. Changing Task Objectives for Improved Sweet Pepper Detection for Robotic Harvestingaccepted34 citations
76. Appearance-Based Indoor Navigation by IBVS Using Line Segmentsaccepted33 citations
77. No Correlations Involved: Decision Making Under Uncertainty in a Conservative Sparse Information Spaceaccepted33 citations
78. Adaptive Quasi-Static Modelling of Needle Deflection During Steering in Soft Tissueaccepted32 citations
79. Large Scale Image Mosaic Construction for Agricultural Applicationsaccepted32 citations
80. Low-Impedance Physical Human-Robot Interaction Using an Active-Passive Dynamics Decouplingaccepted32 citations
81. Model Predictive Control of a Magnetically Guided Rolling Microrobotaccepted32 citations
82. Rigidity-Based Surface Recognition for a Domestic Legged Robotaccepted31 citations
83. Action Recognition Based on Efficient Deep Feature Learning in the Spatio-Temporal Domainaccepted30 citations
84. C-OPT: Coverage-Aware Trajectory Optimization Under Uncertaintyaccepted30 citations
85. Gathering Bearing Data for Target Localizationaccepted30 citations
86. Pupil Variation Applied to the Eye Tracking Control of an Endoscopic Manipulatoraccepted30 citations
87. Comparing a Mechanical Analogue With the Da Vinci User Interface: Suturing at Challenging Anglesaccepted29 citations
88. Fast Visual Odometry Using Intensity-Assisted Iterative Closest Pointaccepted28 citations
89. Generalized Predictive Control of a Surgical Robot for Beating-Heart Surgery Under Delayed and Slowly-Sampled Ultrasound Image Dataaccepted28 citations
90. Sliding-Based Switching Control for Image-Guided Needle Steering in Soft Tissueaccepted28 citations
91. Antagonistic Impedance Control for Pneumatically Actuated Robot Jointsaccepted27 citations
92. A Bicycle Cranking Model for Assist-as-Needed Robotic Rehabilitation Therapy Using Learning From Demonstrationaccepted25 citations
93. Acquiring and Generalizing the Embodiment Mapping From Human Observations to Robot Skillsaccepted25 citations
94. Observer-Based Control of Position and Tension for an Aerial Robot Tethered to a Moving Platformaccepted25 citations
95. Passive Position Control of a Quadrotor With Ground Effect Interactionaccepted25 citations
96. High Precision Neural Decoding of Complex Movement Trajectories Using Recursive Bayesian Estimation With Dynamic Movement Primitivesaccepted24 citations
97. Management of Intermodal Freight Terminals by First-Order Hybrid Petri Netsaccepted24 citations
98. Path-Accurate Online Trajectory Generation for Jerk-Limited Industrial Robotsaccepted24 citations
99. Stiffness Display by Muscle Contraction Via Electric Muscle Stimulationaccepted24 citations
100. A 3-D Volume Coverage Path Planning Algorithm With Application to Intracerebral Hemorrhage Evacuationaccepted23 citations
101. On the Accuracy of Dense Fisheye Stereoaccepted22 citations
102. Predicting Seat-Off and Detecting Start-of-Assistance Events for Assisting Sit-to-Stand With an Exoskeletonaccepted22 citations
103. A Filter Formulation for Computing Real Time Optical Flowaccepted21 citations
104. Accurate Continuous Sweeping Framework in Indoor Spaces With Backpack Sensor System for Applications to 3-D Mappingaccepted21 citations
105. Assessment of Robotic Picking Operations Using a 6 Axis Force/Torque Sensoraccepted21 citations
106. Laparoscopic Camera Based on an Orthogonal Magnet Arrangementaccepted21 citations
107. A Novel Approach to Apply Gait Synchronized External Forces on the Pelvis Using A-TPAD to Reduce Walking Effortaccepted20 citations
108. Let's All Pull Together: Principles for Sharing Large Loads in Microrobot Teamsaccepted20 citations
109. Tactile Quality Control With Biomimetic Active Touchaccepted20 citations
110. Motion Planning for Multilink Robots by Implicit Configuration-Space Tilingaccepted19 citations
111. A Single-Query Manipulation Planneraccepted18 citations
112. Benchmarking the Grasping Capabilities of the iCub Hand With the YCB Object and Model Setaccepted17 citations
113. Geometric Path Planning Without Maneuvers for Nonholonomic Parallel Orienting Robotsaccepted17 citations
114. On the Problem of Moving Objects With Autonomous Robots: A Unifying High-Level Planning Approachaccepted17 citations
115. SCEM+: Real-Time Robust Simultaneous Catheter and Environment Modeling for Endovascular Navigationaccepted17 citations
116. The Effect of Shapes in Input-State Linearization for Stabilization of Nonprehensile Planar Rolling Dynamic Manipulationaccepted17 citations
117. Trilateral Predictor-Mediated Teleoperation of a Wheeled Mobile Robot With Slippageaccepted17 citations
118. Constraint-Based and Sensorless Force Control With an Application to a Lightweight Dual-Arm Robotaccepted16 citations
119. On Stochastic Self-Assembly of Underwater Robotsaccepted14 citations
120. Model-Based Reactive Control for Hybrid and High-Dimensional Robotic Systemsaccepted13 citations
121. Robot-Assisted Landing of VTOL UAVs: Design and Comparison of Coupled and Decoupling Linear State-Space Control Approachesaccepted13 citations
122. Anatomographic Volumetric Skin-Musculoskeletal Model and Its Kinematic Deformation With Surface-Based SSDaccepted12 citations
123. Introducing Geometric Constraint Expressions Into Robot Constrained Motion Specification and Controlaccepted12 citations
124. Visibility-Based Finite-Horizon Target Tracking Gameaccepted12 citations
125. Hierarchical 2.5-D Scene Alignment for Change Detection With Large Viewpoint Differencesaccepted11 citations
126. Impulse Modeling and New Impulse Measure for Human-Like Closed-Chain Manipulatoraccepted11 citations
127. Design of Two Foldable Mechanisms Without Parasitic Motionaccepted10 citations
128. Limit Cycle Control Using Energy Function Regulation With Friction Compensationaccepted10 citations
129. Parallel Force/Position Control of an Epicardial Parallel Wire Robotaccepted10 citations
130. Simulation of Networked Dielectric Elastomer Balloon Actuatorsaccepted10 citations
131. Batch Fabrication of Microscale Gear-Like Tissue by Alginate-Poly-L-lysine (PLL) Microcapsules Systemaccepted9 citations
132. Development of a Humorous Humanoid Robot Capable of Quick-and-Wide Arm Motionaccepted9 citations
133. MBSlib-An Efficient Multibody Systems Library for Kinematics and Dynamics Simulation, Optimization and Sensitivity Analysisaccepted9 citations
134. Micromanipulation for Coiling Microfluidic Spun Alginate Microfibers by Magnetically Guided Systemaccepted9 citations
135. Predicting Environmental Boundary Behaviors With a Mobile Robotaccepted9 citations
136. Efficient Penetration Depth Computation Between Rigid Models Using Contact Space Propagation Samplingaccepted8 citations
137. Timing Analysis of Robotic Neuromodulatory Rehabilitation System for Paired Associative Stimulationaccepted8 citations
138. Capturing an Omnidirectional Evader in Convex Environments Using a Differential Drive Robotaccepted7 citations
139. Design Principles of a High-Speed Omni-Scannable Gaze Controlleraccepted7 citations
140. Development of a Novel Slip Haptic Display Device Based on the Localized Displacement Phenomenonaccepted7 citations
141. k-Survivability: Diversity and Survival of Expendable Robotsaccepted7 citations
142. Compressive Sensing-Based Metrology for Micropositioning Stages Characterizationaccepted6 citations
143. A Novel Approach to Increase the Locomotion Performance of Mobile Robots in Fields With Tall Grassesaccepted5 citations
144. One Motor, Two Degrees of Freedom Through Dynamic Response Switchingaccepted5 citations
145. Asymptotically Optimal Motion Planning for Tasks Using Learned Virtual Landmarksaccepted4 citations
146. From Feature Detection in Truncated Signed Distance Fields to Sparse Stable Scene Graphsaccepted4 citations
147. Optimal Placement for a Limited-Support Binary Sensoraccepted4 citations
148. Bent Sheet Grasping Stability for Sheet Manipulationaccepted3 citations
149. Handling and Describing String-Tying Operations Based on Metrics Using Segments Between Crossing Sectionsaccepted3 citations
150. Modal Matching: An Approach to Natural Compliant Jumping Controlaccepted3 citations
151. Noise, But Not Uncoupled Stability, Reduces Realism and Likeability of Bilateral Teleoperationaccepted3 citations
152. On the Equivalence of Direct Strain Feedback and Lumped Parameter Wave Echo Control for Oscillation Damping of Elastic-Link Armsaccepted3 citations
153. Sensorless Part Feeding With Round Cages in Two and Three Dimensionsaccepted3 citations
154. High-Speed Bioassembly of Cellular Microstructures With Force Characterization for Repeating Single-Step Contact Manipulationaccepted2 citations
155. Microbubbles for High-Speed Assembly of Cell-Laden Vascular-Like Microtubeaccepted1 citations

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