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Development of a deep-sea robotic manipulator for autonomous sampling and retrieval

Craig Michael Lewandowski, D.L. Akin, Barrett Dillow, Nicholas Limparis, Craig R. Carignan, Hanumant Singh, Robert A Sohn

Year
2008
Citations
11

Abstract

The design and development of a dexterous robotic manipulator for undersea autonomous sampling and retrieval missions is described. Global system capabilities, end-effectors, trajectory planning, and target recognition strategies are discussed in the context of a recent polar exploration initiative. Additionally, plans for integration onto an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) and autonomous sampling and retrieval objectives are outlined.

Keywords

Context (archaeology)Computer scienceSampling (signal processing)TrajectoryUnderwaterArtificial intelligenceAutonomous robotRobot end effectorManipulator (device)Robot manipulator

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