occur in concert and in context. That is, information processing must satisfy not only the constraints of logical correctness but also some assortment of crosscutting, physical constraints. Particularly interesting among these robots are humanoids, which assume an anthropomorphic (human-like) form. A

which is continued and equipped with special edition on robotics in this issue. This is only achievable thanks to the hard work of the contributors and we would like to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to the authors, the editors and, of course, the reviewers who play such a crucial role

, successful assembly requires that issues concerned with task accuracy must be considered based on camera calibration parameters. For the hand-eye robotic system to operate in real-time, one must adopt an appropriate control structure to maximize task efficiency. Simple and repetitive assembly tasks can

Abstract: The aim of this research is using embedded CPU to develop a human motion tracking system and construct a motion replication interface for a humanoid robot. In the motion tracking system, we use a CPLD (Complex Programmable Logic Device) which is built in a central control unit (CCU

signals were conditioned, and mechanisms for actuation and haptic feedback were installed. An embedded distributed architecture was chosen based on two low-cost boards and implemented under a Robotics Operating System (ROS) framework. The system includes features such as collision avoidance and motion

that allows patients to control a robot using their own brain waves. A brain–machine interface (BMI) based on the P300 event-related potential (ERP), called the Brain Controlled Rehabilitation System (BCRS), was developed to detect patient intentions. Using the BCRS, patients can communicate with the robot

Abstract: This paper proposes a novel method employing a developed 3-D optical imaging and processing algorithm for accurate classification of an object’s surface characteristics in robot pick and place manipulation. In the method, 3-D geometry of industrial parts can be rapidly acquired

Abstract: For an unknown environment, how to make a mobile robot identify a target object and locate it autonomously is a very challenging endeavor. In this paper, a novel multi-sensor fusion method based on a camera and a laser range finder (LRF) for mobile manipulations is proposed. Although a

which is continued and equipped with special edition on robotics in this issue. This is only achievable thanks to the hard work of the contributors and we would like to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to the authors, the editors and, of course, the reviewers who play such a crucial role

interaction, is an intriguing issue for interaction design. This paper is a reflection about the compelling yet difficult nature of interaction dynamics among humans and robots, and a special category among them: robots capable of mediating social interaction. Supporting such experiences means providing