Abstract: Automatically detecting surface defects from images is an essential capability in manufacturing applications. Traditional image processing techniques are useful in solving a specific class of problems. However, these ...

Abstract: In many manufacturing applications, robotic manipulators need to operate in cluttered environments. Quickly finding high-quality paths is very important in applications that require high part fix and frequent setup changes. ...

Abstract: Mobile manipulators that combine base mobility with the dexterity of an articulated manipulator have gained popularity in numerous applications ranging from manufacturing and infrastructure inspection to domestic service. ...