This study contributes to knowledge on the so far limited understanding of how to manage
collaboration between Social Internet of Things (SIoT) service robots and consumers in the …

In a robotics scope, an excellent way to test and improve knowledge is through competitions.
In other words, it is possible to follow the results in practice, compare them with the …

In this work, we present a framework for constructing a spatial map of an indoor environment
using the concept of echolocation. More specifically, we propose a non-linear least squares …

Robotics competitions are highly strategic tools to engage and motivate students, cultivating
their curiosity and enthusiasm for technology and robotics. These competitions encompass …

The experimental component is an essential method in Engineering education. Sometimes
the availability of laboratories and components is compromised, and the COVID-19 …

Navigation is one of the most important tasks for a mobile robot and the localisation is one of
its main requirements. There are several types of localisation solutions such as LiDAR …

Nowadays, educational robotics is part of the learning activities in many K-12 schools. With
the increasing interest in Computer Thinking education and acknowledging the importance …

Robotic competitions are growing every year, bringing benefits such as solutions to day-to-
day problems, helping in education and increasing the interest of children and adolescents …

The evolution of artificial intelligence and digital cameras has made the transformation of the
real world into its digital image version more accessible and widely used. In this way, the …

Constructing an accurate map of an indoor environment is an active area of research within
robotics. Camera-and laser-based technologies are commonly used to generate a spatial …