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Industrial Robot: An International Journal


Volume 36 Issue 4

Published: 2009 | Start Page: 314


Special Issue: Mobile Robots + CLAWAR
Guest Editor(s): Professor Kenneth J. Waldron
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Articles

Articles
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1795603 A deterministic way of planning and controlling biped walking of LOCH humanoid robot
M. Xie, Z.W. Zhong, L. Zhang, L.B. Xian, L. Wang, H.J. Yang, C.S. Song, J. Li (pp. 314-325)
Keywords: Control technology, Limbs, Robotics, Walking aids
ArticleType: Research paper
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1795604 Climbing ring robot for inspection of offshore wind turbines
Tariq P. Sattar, Hernando Leon Rodriguez, Bryan Bridge (pp. 326-330)
Keywords: Image scanners, Offshore construction works, Prototypes, Robotics, Turbines
ArticleType: Research paper
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1795605 Adaptive compliance control of a multi-legged stair-climbing robot based on proprioceptive data
Markus Eich, Felix Grimminger, Frank Kirchner (pp. 331-339)
Keywords: Adaptive system theory, Control systems, Robotics
ArticleType: Research paper
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1795606 Robotic system for inspection of test objects with unknown geometry using NDT methods
Tariq P. Sattar, Alina-Alexandra Brenner (pp. 340-343)
Keywords: Control technology, Non-destructive testing, Robotics
ArticleType: Research paper
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1795607 The DLR Crawler: evaluation of gaits and control of an actively compliant six-legged walking robot
M. Görner, T. Wimböck, G. Hirzinger (pp. 344-351)
Keywords: Control technology, Prototypes, Robotics
ArticleType: Research paper
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1795608 Climbing cleaning robot for vertical surfaces
Teodor Akinfiev, Manuel Armada, Samir Nabulsi (pp. 352-357)
Keywords: Cleaning, Control technology, Prototypes, Robotics, Windows
ArticleType: Research paper
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1795609 An underground explorer robot based on peristaltic crawling of earthworms
Hayato Omori, Taro Nakamura, Takayuki Yada (pp. 358-364)
Keywords: Control technology, Robotics
ArticleType: Research paper
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1795610 A 3D grasping system based on multimodal visual and tactile processing
Beata J. Grzyb, Eris Chinellato, Antonio Morales, Angel P. del Pobil (pp. 365-369)
Keywords: Control applications, Control technology, Robotics
ArticleType: Research paper
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1795611 A modular serpentine rescue robot with climbing ability
Luca Rimassa, Matteo Zoppi, Rezia Molfino (pp. 370-376)
Keywords: Remote handling devices, Robotics, Search and rescue
ArticleType: Research paper
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1795612 Robust navigation system based on RFID transponder barriers for the interactive behavior-operated shopping trolley (InBOT)
Michael Göller, Florian Steinhardt, Thilo Kerscher, J. Marius Zöllner, Rüdiger Dillmann (pp. 377-388)
Keywords: Control applications, Navigation, Robotics
ArticleType: Research paper
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1795613 Robotic automotive paint curing using thermal signature feedback
Fan Zeng, Beshah Ayalew, Mohammed Omar (pp. 389-395)
Keywords: Control technology, Infra-red devices, Paints, Robotics, Sensors
ArticleType: Research paper
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Editorial

Researching the future
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1795614 Researching the future
Vol : 36 Issue: 4
Special Issue: Mobile Robots + CLAWAR
Author(s): Clive Loughlin
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Viewpoint

The state of the art of climbing and walking robots
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1795615 The state of the art of climbing and walking robots
Vol : 36 Issue: 4
Special Issue: Mobile Robots + CLAWAR
Author(s): KennethJ. Waldron
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News

RoboDevelopment 2008
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1795616 RoboDevelopment 2008
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Service robots: assistants in private and professional life
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1795617 Service robots: assistants in private and professional life
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IFR World Robotics 2008 2007: 6.5 million robots in operation world-wide
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1795851 IFR World Robotics 2008 2007: 6.5 million robots in operation world-wide
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Diary

Diary
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1795618 Diary
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New products

Adept Cobra s850 SCARA robot and Adept Quattro s650H parallel robot designed for high speed packaging applications
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1795619 Adept Cobra s850 SCARA robot and Adept Quattro s650H parallel robot designed for high speed packaging applications
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Intelligent light curtain saves downtime costs to meet latest safety requirements
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1795620 Intelligent light curtain saves downtime costs to meet latest safety requirements
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New switches employ solid state pressure sensor and surface mount interface electronics in self contained housing
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1795621 New switches employ solid state pressure sensor and surface mount interface electronics in self contained housing
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Patent abstracts

Patent abstracts
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1795622 Patent abstracts
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Book reviews

Springer Handbook of Robotics
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1795623 Springer Handbook of Robotics
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Mini features

Robots take essential role at King Automotive
Item No: Item Information
1795624 Robots take essential role at King Automotive
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New robotic routing system from KMT Robotic Solutions specially designed for trimming acrylic bath tubs
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1795625 New robotic routing system from KMT Robotic Solutions specially designed for trimming acrylic bath tubs
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Web sites

Web sites
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1795627 Web sites
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