Multi-Robot Systems: From Swarms to Intelligent Automata: Proceedings from the 2002 Nrl Workshop on Multi-Robot Systems (Hardcover, 2002)

Preface. Part I: Localization, Mapping and Navigation. On the Positional Uncertainty of Multi-Robot Cooperative Localization; I.M. Rekleitis, et al. A Multi-Agent System for Multi-Robot Mapping and Exploration; K. Konolige, et al. Distributed Heterogeneous Sensing for Outdoor Multi-Robot Localization, Mapping, and Path Planning; L.E. Parker. et al. Mission-Relevant Collaborative Observation and Localization; A.W. Stroupe, T. Balch. Deployment and Localization for Mobile Robot Teams; A. Howard, M.J. Mataric. Multiple Autonomous Robots for UXO Clearance, the Basic UXO Gathering System (BUGS) Project; T.N. Nguyen, et al. Part II: Distributed Survelliance. Programming and Controlling the Operations of a Team of Miniature Robots; P.E. Rybski, et al. Autonomous Flying Vehicle Research at the University of Southern California; S. Saripalli, et al. Part III: Manipulation. Distributed Manipulation of Multiple Objects Using Ropes; B. Donald, et al. A Distributed Multi-Robot System for Cooperative Manipulation; A. Das, et al. Part IV: Coordination and Formations. A Layered Architecture for Coordination of Mobile Robots; R. Simmons, et al. Stability Analysis of Decentralized Cooperative Controls; J.T. Feddema, D.A. Schoenwald. Snow White and the 700 Dwarves; B.H. Wilcox. Part V: Sensor and Hardware Issues. GOATS: Multi-platform Sonar Concept for Coastal Mine Countermeasures; H. Schmidt, J.R. Edwards. Design of the UMN Multi-Robot System; A. Drenner, et al. Simulating Self-Organization With the Digital Hormone Model; Wei-Min Shen, Cheng-Ming Chuong. Part VI: Design and Learning. Architecting a Simulation and Development Environment for Multi-Robot Teams; S. Balakirsky, et al. RobotSoccer: A Multi-Robot Challenge; M.M. Veloso. Part VII: Human/Robot Interaction. Human-Robot Interactions: Creating Synergistic Cyber Forces; J.C. Scholtz. Communicating with Teams of Cooperative Robots; D. Perzanowski, et al. Robot as Partner: Vehicle Tele-operation with Collaborative Control; T. Fong, et al. Adaptive Multi-Robot, Multi-Operator Work Systems; A.C. Morris, et al. User Interaction with Multi-Robot Systems; D. Kortenkamp, et al. Human-Robot Interactions in Robot-Assisted Urban Search and Rescue; R. Murphy, J. Casper. Usability Issues for Designing Multi-Robot Missions; R.C. Arkin. Perception-Based Navigation for Mobile Robots; K. Kawamura, et al. Author Index.