We propose a general and practical planning framework for generating 3-D collision-free
motions that take complex robot dynamics into account. The framework consists of two …

Most research on robot manipulation focuses on objects that are light enough for the robot to
pick them up. However, in our daily life, some objects are too big or too heavy to be picked …

Q-bot is the human-sized carriage robot for lifting heavy weight objects of in-house logistics,
such as storehouse and convenience store. The main feature of Q-bot is the adhesion …

In this paper we address whole-body manipulation of bulky objects by a humanoid robot. We
adopt a “pivoting” manipulation method that allows the humanoid to displace an object …

In this paper, we have dealt with the problem to transport large heavy objects using a group
of small mobile robots. Generally, payload of the robot, the maximum weight of the object …

Although in recent years there have been quite a few studies aimed at the navigation of
robots in cluttered environments, few of these have addressed the problem of robots …

Robotic manipulation of a bulky object is challenging due to the limited kinematics and
payload of the manipulator. In this study, a robot realizes the manipulation of general …

The ability to upright quickly and efficiently when overturned on the ground (terrestrial self-
righting) is crucial for living organisms and robots. Previous studies have mapped the …

This paper emphasizes on the capacity of a humanoid robot to perform tasks that are difficult
for other types of robots. It deals with manipulation of bulky objects. Such tasks require …

Although in recent years, there have been quite a few studies aimed at the navigation of
robots in cluttered environments, few of these have addressed the problem of robots …