Abstract: A discrete-time stochastic model for the motion of a robotic manipulator system is introduced. The input vector consists of the voltages to the joint motors, and the output vector has the ...

Abstract: To use construction machines effectively in the dark, severe weather, or hazardous and/or unhealthy environments, their operations should be controlled automatically. It can be realized if the kinematics and dynamics of ...

Abstract: The problem of estimation of states in nonlinear dynamical systems containing time delays is formally studied. The plant is specified by a set of nonlinear differential-difference equations. ...

Abstract: A dynamical model and a control architecture are developed for the closed chain motion of two N-joint manipulators holding a rigid object in a three-dimensional workspace. Dynamic and kinematic ...

Abstract: Automation of excavation operations can be realized by an automatically controlled excavator system that is able to perform autonomously a planned digging work and to quickly comply to interacting forces experienced during ...