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Masters ThesisTrow, AndrewTo understand and improve the efficiency of LIDAR (Light Imaging, Detection, And Ranging) simulations used for robotic movement, an analysis of multiple variants of scanning algorithms was performed. Many challenges arose during the course of experime . . .
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AbstractKuang, ZijingRobotics is a field that seeks to use more precise and accurate mechanical manipulation to improve the speed, efficiency, and safety of certain tasks where human actions would be more of a liability than a benefit. The goal is to take a currently exis . . .
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ArticlePark, Chung HyukIn this paper, we discuss the use of accessible technologies for exposing visually impaired students to the science of robotics using real world, hands-on activities. The purpose of the initiative stemmed from the current lack of engineering and robot . . .
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ArticleLudi, StephanieDespite advances in assistive technology, relatively few visually impaired students participate in computer science courses. Significant factors in this underrepresentation include lack of precollege preparation, access to resources, and the highly vi . . .
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ThesisGonzales, CesarWith the demand for increased performance in aircraft, composite materials are used to achieve this. Due to the complex nature of these materials, their life cycle is often underutilized, and parts are prematurely replaced. Premature replacements crea . . .
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ThesisJr., OscarThe purpose of this graduate project was to examine the engagement of third through fifth grade students using Lego® robotics as the catalyst in project based learning. Robotics educations has been on the rise in the last 10 years, but in the elementa . . .
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Masters ThesisMhawesh, Mustafa Azzam NajiThis thesis builds on a recently developed Failure Recovery Synthesis (FRS) technique for robotic manipulators, which is mounted on a movable platform to achieve an originally specified task after an arm joint failure. The FRS locks in place the faile . . .
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ThesisRodrigues, DerekThe Autonomous Interoffice Delivery Robot (AIDeR) is a robot conceived by Advanced Motion Controls (A M C) for the purpose of demonstrating their servo drive hardware. The AIDeR's function is to take orders for the pickup and delivery of various items . . .
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ThesisHilde, LudovicAutonomous robots are able to perform desired tasks within a predefined environment for a substantial amount of time without human support. These types of robots may be used in various domains such as indoor or outdoor cleaning, intrusion detection, s . . .
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ThesisHenderson, AllisonAutonomous Interoffice Delivery Robot (AIDeR) is a project designed by the company Advanced Motion Controls (AMC) to provide a working demonstration of the various hardware components they manufacture. In particular, the purpose is to highlight the op . . .