The real-time tracking of a weld line for the removal of rust can significantly improve the
derusting efficiency and autonomy of a wall-climbing robot, wherein, weld line detection and …

Infrastructure robotics is about research on and development of methodologies that enable
robotic systems to be used in civil infrastructure inspection, maintenance and rehabilitation …

In this article we present the Phygital Game project, a mixed-reality game platform in which
children can play with or against a robot. The project was developed by adopting a human …

This chapter provides an overview of the current practices in the inspection and
maintenance of civil infrastructures. It introduces the field of infrastructure robotics and …

This paper presents a co-design process and an assisted navigation strategy that enables a
novel assistive robot, Smart Hoist, to aid carers transferring non-ambulatory residents. Smart …

This research provides product designers using 3D printing to manufacture handheld
products for end-use with a new approach, which enables them to make knowledge-directed …

In this thesis, we address the problem of navigation and control for assistive robots.
Autonomously creating a suitable representation of the environment (a map) and having the …

The traditional teaching mode belittles practice and emphasis theory, regardless of the
students' enthusiasm and interest in learning. However, the educational objective of the …