Research Movies 2001
Model-based planning for a complex mobile Robot
Control of a air-cushion vehicle with three basic movements: forward, turn left, turn right. Can navigate using these movements to a designated target position. Can avoid obstacles using an omnidirectional camera. Continuously replan its way while moving.
A four-legged robot that can step over an obstacle
Demo with the robot Donnie. The robot is able to autonomously detect a step to cross that is 10~20cm high.
A mobile robot that can push chairs back to their right position
This demo shows a Yamabico equipped with a H-shape tool that can push a chair back to its right position
About the simultaneous use of mobile robots using ultrasonic sensors
Experiment with two robots equipped with ultrasound sensor. The Robot in the back is able to calculate the position of the other one from the analysis of the ultrasound sensor information.
Navigation of a mobile robot in an unkbown environment using a range sensor
Demo with Yamabico kenta equipped with an infrared range sensor. Using the information from the sensor, the robot can navigate to a goal point, avoiding obstacles.
Navigation of a mobile robot using Neon Lamps as landmarks
The robot uses neon lamps as landmarks to correct its position as it navigates
Control of a monocycle robot
The robot ichiro has a unique wheel with the shape of a rugby-ball. This demo shows the movement of the robot following a straight line and turning around a pole
Interface for the control of an omnidirectional wheel chair
When controlling an omnidirectional wheel chair, which is from a joystick or a touch panel the most ergonomic? these are experiments to evaluate both devices.