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Industrial Robot: An International Journal


Volume 33 Issue 4

Published: 2006 | Start Page: 254


Special Issue: Mobile Robots
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Articles

Articles
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1558690 An environment for programming and control of multi-robot manipulators
M. Moallem, R. Khoshbin (pp. 254-258)
Keywords: Distributive control, Robotics, System monitoring
ArticleType: Research paper
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1558691 Delmia robot modelling software aids nuclear and other industries
Christine Connolly (pp. 259-264)
Keywords: Assembly, Reaction engines, Robotics, Welding
ArticleType: Technical paper
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1558692 Lemur IIb: a robotic system for steep terrain access
Brett Kennedy, Avi Okon, Hrand Aghazarian, Mircea Badescu, Xiaoqi Bao, Yoseph Bar-Cohen, Zensheu Chang, Borna E. Dabiri, Mike Garrett, Lee Magnone, Stewart Sherrit (pp. 265-269)
Keywords: Drilling (mineral extraction), Force measurement, Robotics
ArticleType: Technical paper
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1558693 Learning to plan for robots using generalized representations
John Pisokas, Dongbing Gu, Huosheng Hu (pp. 270-277)
Keywords: Learning, Plans, Robotics
ArticleType: Technical paper
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1558694 On distributed mechatronics controller for omni-directional autonomous guided vehicles
Nkgatho Sylvester Tlale (pp. 278-284)
Keywords: Controllers, Directional measurement, Distributive control
ArticleType: Technical paper
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1558695 Exploring adaptive locomotion with YaMoR, a novel autonomous modular robot with Bluetooth interface
Rico Moeckel, Cyril Jaquier, Kevin Drapel, Elmar Dittrich, Andres Upegui, Auke Jan Ijspeert (pp. 285-290)
Keywords: Configuration management, Control systems, Robotics
ArticleType: Research paper
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1558696 On the development of a modular external-pipe crawling omni-directional mobile robot
P. Chatzakos, Y.P. Markopoulos, K. Hrissagis, A. Khalid (pp. 291-297)
Keywords: Automation, Directional measurement, Inspection, Pipe fittings, Robotics
ArticleType: Technical paper
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1558697 3D control of a high-speed quadruped trot
L.R. Palmer III, D.E. Orin (pp. 298-302)
Keywords: Algorithmic languages, Dynamic loading, Modelling, Simulation
ArticleType: Technical paper
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1558698 A portable light-weight climbing robot for personal assistance applications
A. Jardon, A. Gimenez, R. Correal, R. Cabas, S. Martinez, C. Balaguer (pp. 303-307)
Keywords: Rehabilitation, Robotics, Service operations
ArticleType: Technical paper
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1558699 Using signs for configuring work tasks of service robots
Mikko Heikkilä, Sami Terho, Minna Hirsi, Aarne Halme, Pekka Forsman (pp. 308-311)
Keywords: Planning, Robotics, User interfaces
ArticleType: Technical paper
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Book Review

Climbing and Walking Robots, Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Climbing and Walking Robots and the Support Technologies for Mobile Machines (CLAWAR 2005)
Item No: Item Information
1558689 Climbing and Walking Robots, Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Climbing and Walking Robots and the Support Technologies for Mobile Machines (CLAWAR 2005)
Journal: Industrial Robot: An International Journal
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Author(s): M.O. Tokhi, G.S. Virk, M.A. Hossain
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Viewpoint

The global imperative for industrial robots and how we can best fulfill it
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1558700 The global imperative for industrial robots and how we can best fulfill it
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Author(s): Jeanne Dietsch
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News

Robotics industry sets new records in 2005 as new orders jump 23 per cent in North America
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1558701 Robotics industry sets new records in 2005 as new orders jump 23 per cent in North America
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Trevor Jones of Thermo Electron Corporation elected 2006 President of RIA
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1558702 Trevor Jones of Thermo Electron Corporation elected 2006 President of RIA
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RIA announces new market incubator program
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1558703 RIA announces new market incubator program
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McKesson signs multi-product automation agreement with novation
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1558704 McKesson signs multi-product automation agreement with novation
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iRobot sponsors robobusiness conference and exposition
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1558705 iRobot sponsors robobusiness conference and exposition
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KUKA robotics signs transbotics corporation as new system partner
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1558706 KUKA robotics signs transbotics corporation as new system partner
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Adepts partnership with MMI systems results in design win and 22-robot order from major Japanese disk drive manufacturer
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1558707 Adepts partnership with MMI systems results in design win and 22-robot order from major Japanese disk drive manufacturer
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Nuclear and aerospace industries utilize snake-arm robots
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1558708 Nuclear and aerospace industries utilize snake-arm robots
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Diary

Diary
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1558709 Diary
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New products

FANUC Robotics industrial robots demonstrate high-speed, vision-guided part handling
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1558710 FANUC Robotics industrial robots demonstrate high-speed, vision-guided part handling
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“On the shelf” robot saves vital space on injection moulding applications
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1558711 “On the shelf” robot saves vital space on injection moulding applications
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New arc welding add-on available with DELMIA V5 robotics
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1558712 New arc welding add-on available with DELMIA V5 robotics
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Robot arm loses weight with hollow shaft harmonic drive
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1558713 Robot arm loses weight with hollow shaft harmonic drive
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Improved gantry series offers operational flexibility
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1558714 Improved gantry series offers operational flexibility
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Patent abstracts

Patent abstracts
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1558715 Patent abstracts
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Mini features

Saft lithium-ion battery system powers MOVE underwater vehicle
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1558716 Saft lithium-ion battery system powers MOVE underwater vehicle
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Lynuxworks' BlueCat Linux OS to support iRobot John Deere R-Gator's on-board systems
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1558717 Lynuxworks' BlueCat Linux OS to support iRobot John Deere R-Gator's on-board systems
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Top widget manufacturer installs new equipment to streamline production
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1558718 Top widget manufacturer installs new equipment to streamline production
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Kaba turns to Mitsubishi for lock-picking job
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1558719 Kaba turns to Mitsubishi for lock-picking job
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Flexible robots provide room for manoeuvre at Frank Roberts and Sons
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1558720 Flexible robots provide room for manoeuvre at Frank Roberts and Sons
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Five-axis machining centre gains robot for handling and second-op machining
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1558721 Five-axis machining centre gains robot for handling and second-op machining
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Robotic oiling of concrete moulds cuts wastage and improves the environment
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1558722 Robotic oiling of concrete moulds cuts wastage and improves the environment
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Web sites

Web sites
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1558723 Web sites
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Author(s): Jessica Mytum-Smithson
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