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Miniature endoscopic capsule robot using biomimetic micro-patterned adhesives

Karagozler, M. E., Cheung, E., Kwon, J., Sitti, M.

In Biomedical Robotics and Biomechatronics, 2006. BioRob 2006. The First IEEE/RAS-EMBS International Conference on, pages: 105-111, 2006 (inproceedings)

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pi Karagozler, M. E., Cheung, E., Kwon, J., Sitti, M. Miniature endoscopic capsule robot using biomimetic micro-patterned adhesives In Biomedical Robotics and Biomechatronics, 2006. BioRob 2006. The First IEEE/RAS-EMBS International Conference on, pages: 105-111, 2006 (inproceedings)

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Ab-initio calculations: II. Application to atomic defects, phase diagrams, dislocations

Fähnle, M.

In Structural defects in ordered alloys and intermetallics. Characterization and modelling, pages: XIV-1-XIV-11, COST and CNRS, Bonascre [Ariege, France], 2006 (inproceedings)

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mms Fähnle, M. Ab-initio calculations: II. Application to atomic defects, phase diagrams, dislocations In Structural defects in ordered alloys and intermetallics. Characterization and modelling, pages: XIV-1-XIV-11, COST and CNRS, Bonascre [Ariege, France], 2006 (inproceedings)

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Approximate nearest neighbor regression in very high dimensions

Vijayakumar, S., DSouza, A., Schaal, S.

In Nearest-Neighbor Methods in Learning and Vision, pages: 103-142, (Editors: Shakhnarovich, G.;Darrell, T.;Indyk, P.), Cambridge, MA: MIT Press, 2006, clmc (inbook)

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am Vijayakumar, S., DSouza, A., Schaal, S. Approximate nearest neighbor regression in very high dimensions In Nearest-Neighbor Methods in Learning and Vision, pages: 103-142, (Editors: Shakhnarovich, G.;Darrell, T.;Indyk, P.), Cambridge, MA: MIT Press, 2006, clmc (inbook)

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Toward micro wall-climbing robots using biomimetic fibrillar adhesives

Greuter, M., Shah, G., Caprari, G., Tâche, F., Siegwart, R., Sitti, M.

In Proceedings of the 3rd International Symposium on Autonomous Minirobots for Research and Edutainment (AMiRE 2005), pages: 39-46, 2006 (inproceedings)

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pi Greuter, M., Shah, G., Caprari, G., Tâche, F., Siegwart, R., Sitti, M. Toward micro wall-climbing robots using biomimetic fibrillar adhesives In Proceedings of the 3rd International Symposium on Autonomous Minirobots for Research and Edutainment (AMiRE 2005), pages: 39-46, 2006 (inproceedings)

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Geckobot: A gecko inspired climbing robot using elastomer adhesives

Unver, O., Uneri, A., Aydemir, A., Sitti, M.

In Robotics and Automation, 2006. ICRA 2006. Proceedings 2006 IEEE International Conference on, pages: 2329-2335, 2006 (inproceedings)

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pi Unver, O., Uneri, A., Aydemir, A., Sitti, M. Geckobot: A gecko inspired climbing robot using elastomer adhesives In Robotics and Automation, 2006. ICRA 2006. Proceedings 2006 IEEE International Conference on, pages: 2329-2335, 2006 (inproceedings)

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Towards hybrid swimming microrobots: bacteria assisted propulsion of polystyrene beads

Behkam, B., Sitti, M.

In Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 2006. EMBS’06. 28th Annual International Conference of the IEEE, pages: 2421-2424, 2006 (inproceedings)

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pi Behkam, B., Sitti, M. Towards hybrid swimming microrobots: bacteria assisted propulsion of polystyrene beads In Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 2006. EMBS’06. 28th Annual International Conference of the IEEE, pages: 2421-2424, 2006 (inproceedings)

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Movement generation using dynamical systems : a humanoid robot performing a drumming task

Degallier, S., Santos, C. P., Righetti, L., Ijspeert, A.

In 2006 6th IEEE-RAS International Conference on Humanoid Robots, pages: 512-517, IEEE, Genova, Italy, 2006 (inproceedings)

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The online generation of trajectories in humanoid robots remains a difficult problem. In this contribution, we present a system that allows the superposition, and the switch between, discrete and rhythmic movements. Our approach uses nonlinear dynamical systems for generating trajectories online and in real time. Our goal is to make use of attractor properties of dynamical systems in order to provide robustness against small perturbations and to enable online modulation of the trajectories. The system is demonstrated on a humanoid robot performing a drumming task.

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mg Degallier, S., Santos, C. P., Righetti, L., Ijspeert, A. Movement generation using dynamical systems : a humanoid robot performing a drumming task In 2006 6th IEEE-RAS International Conference on Humanoid Robots, pages: 512-517, IEEE, Genova, Italy, 2006 (inproceedings)

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Soft microcontact printing with force control using microrobotic assembly based templates

Tafazzoli, A., Sitti, M.

In Advanced Motion Control, 2006. 9th IEEE International Workshop on, pages: 500-505, 2006 (inproceedings)

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pi Tafazzoli, A., Sitti, M. Soft microcontact printing with force control using microrobotic assembly based templates In Advanced Motion Control, 2006. 9th IEEE International Workshop on, pages: 500-505, 2006 (inproceedings)

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Modeling of the supporting legs for designing biomimetic water strider robots

Song, Y. S., Suhr, S. H., Sitti, M.

In Robotics and Automation, 2006. ICRA 2006. Proceedings 2006 IEEE International Conference on, pages: 2303-2310, 2006 (inproceedings)

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pi Song, Y. S., Suhr, S. H., Sitti, M. Modeling of the supporting legs for designing biomimetic water strider robots In Robotics and Automation, 2006. ICRA 2006. Proceedings 2006 IEEE International Conference on, pages: 2303-2310, 2006 (inproceedings)

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A novel water running robot inspired by basilisk lizards

Floyd, S., Keegan, T., Palmisano, J., Sitti, M.

In Intelligent Robots and Systems, 2006 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on, pages: 5430-5436, 2006 (inproceedings)

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pi Floyd, S., Keegan, T., Palmisano, J., Sitti, M. A novel water running robot inspired by basilisk lizards In Intelligent Robots and Systems, 2006 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on, pages: 5430-5436, 2006 (inproceedings)

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Residual stress analysis in reed pipe brass tongues of historic organs

Manescu, A., Giuliani, A., Fiori, F., Baretzky, B.

In Residual Stresses VII. 7th Europen Conference on Residual Stresses (ECRS7), pages: 969-974, Trans Tech, Berlin [Germany], 2006 (inproceedings)

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mms Manescu, A., Giuliani, A., Fiori, F., Baretzky, B. Residual stress analysis in reed pipe brass tongues of historic organs In Residual Stresses VII. 7th Europen Conference on Residual Stresses (ECRS7), pages: 969-974, Trans Tech, Berlin [Germany], 2006 (inproceedings)

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Design methodologies for central pattern generators: an application to crawling humanoids

Righetti, L., Ijspeert, A.

In Proceedings of Robotics: Science and Systems, Philadelphia, USA, August 2006 (inproceedings)

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mg Righetti, L., Ijspeert, A. Design methodologies for central pattern generators: an application to crawling humanoids In Proceedings of Robotics: Science and Systems, Philadelphia, USA, August 2006 (inproceedings)

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Force-controlled microcontact printing using microassembled particle templates

Tafazzoli, A., Pawashe, C., Sitti, M.

In Robotics and Automation, 2006. ICRA 2006. Proceedings 2006 IEEE International Conference on, pages: 263-268, 2006 (inproceedings)

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pi Tafazzoli, A., Pawashe, C., Sitti, M. Force-controlled microcontact printing using microassembled particle templates In Robotics and Automation, 2006. ICRA 2006. Proceedings 2006 IEEE International Conference on, pages: 263-268, 2006 (inproceedings)

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Waalbot: An agile small-scale wall climbing robot utilizing pressure sensitive adhesives

Murphy, M. P., Tso, W., Tanzini, M., Sitti, M.

In Intelligent Robots and Systems, 2006 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on, pages: 3411-3416, 2006 (inproceedings)

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pi Murphy, M. P., Tso, W., Tanzini, M., Sitti, M. Waalbot: An agile small-scale wall climbing robot utilizing pressure sensitive adhesives In Intelligent Robots and Systems, 2006 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on, pages: 3411-3416, 2006 (inproceedings)

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Programmable central pattern generators: an application to biped locomotion control

Righetti, L., Ijspeert, A.

In Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, 2006. ICRA 2006., pages: 1585-1590, IEEE, 2006 (inproceedings)

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mg Righetti, L., Ijspeert, A. Programmable central pattern generators: an application to biped locomotion control In Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, 2006. ICRA 2006., pages: 1585-1590, IEEE, 2006 (inproceedings)

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High-pressure influence on the kinetics of grain boundary segregation in the Cu-Bi system

Chang, L.-S., Straumal, B., Rabkin, E., Lojkowski, W., Gust, W.

In 258-260, pages: 390-396, Aveiro (Portugal), 2006 (inproceedings)

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mms Chang, L.-S., Straumal, B., Rabkin, E., Lojkowski, W., Gust, W. High-pressure influence on the kinetics of grain boundary segregation in the Cu-Bi system In 258-260, pages: 390-396, Aveiro (Portugal), 2006 (inproceedings)

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Learning passive motor control strategies with genetic algorithms

Schaal, S., Sternad, D.

In 1992 Lectures in complex systems, pages: 913-918, (Editors: Nadel, L.;Stein, D.), Addison-Wesley, Redwood City, CA, 1993, clmc (inbook)

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This study investigates learning passive motor control strategies. Passive control is understood as control without active error correction; the movement is stabilized by particular properties of the controlling dynamics. We analyze the task of juggling a ball on a racket. An approximation to the optimal solution of the task is derived by means of optimization theory. In order to model the learning process, the problem is coded for a genetic algorithm in representations without sensory or with sensory information. For all representations the genetic algorithm is able to find passive control strategies, but learning speed and the quality of the outcome are significantly different. A comparison with data from human subjects shows that humans seem to apply yet different movement strategies to the ones proposed. For the feedback representation some implications arise for learning from demonstration.

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am Schaal, S., Sternad, D. Learning passive motor control strategies with genetic algorithms In 1992 Lectures in complex systems, pages: 913-918, (Editors: Nadel, L.;Stein, D.), Addison-Wesley, Redwood City, CA, 1993, clmc (inbook)

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A genetic algorithm for evolution from an ecological perspective

Sternad, D., Schaal, S.

In 1992 Lectures in Complex Systems, pages: 223-231, (Editors: Nadel, L.;Stein, D.), Addison-Wesley, Redwood City, CA, 1993, clmc (inbook)

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In the population model presented, an evolutionary dynamic is explored which is based on the operator characteristics of genetic algorithms. An essential modification in the genetic algorithms is the inclusion of a constraint in the mixing of the gene pool. The pairing for the crossover is governed by a selection principle based on a complementarity criterion derived from the theoretical tenet of perception-action (P-A) mutuality of ecological psychology. According to Swenson and Turvey [37] P-A mutuality underlies evolution and is an integral part of its thermodynamics. The present simulation tested the contribution of P-A-cycles in evolutionary dynamics. A numerical experiment compares the population's evolution with and without this intentional component. The effect is measured in the difference of the rate of energy dissipation, as well as in three operationalized aspects of complexity. The results support the predicted increase in the rate of energy dissipation, paralleled by an increase in the average heterogeneity of the population. Furthermore, the spatio-temporal evolution of the system is tested for the characteristic power-law relations of a nonlinear system poised in a critical state. The frequency distribution of consecutive increases in population size shows a significantly different exponent in functional relationship.

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am Sternad, D., Schaal, S. A genetic algorithm for evolution from an ecological perspective In 1992 Lectures in Complex Systems, pages: 223-231, (Editors: Nadel, L.;Stein, D.), Addison-Wesley, Redwood City, CA, 1993, clmc (inbook)

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Roles for memory-based learning in robotics

Atkeson, C. G., Schaal, S.

In Proceedings of the Sixth International Symposium on Robotics Research, pages: 503-521, Hidden Valley, PA, 1993, clmc (inproceedings)

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am Atkeson, C. G., Schaal, S. Roles for memory-based learning in robotics In Proceedings of the Sixth International Symposium on Robotics Research, pages: 503-521, Hidden Valley, PA, 1993, clmc (inproceedings)

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Open loop stable control strategies for robot juggling

Schaal, S., Atkeson, C. G.

In IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, 3, pages: 913-918, Piscataway, NJ: IEEE, Georgia, Atlanta, May 2-6, 1993, clmc (inproceedings)

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In a series of case studies out of the field of dynamic manipulation (Mason, 1992), different principles for open loop stable control are introduced and analyzed. This investigation may provide some insight into how open loop control can serve as a useful foundation for closed loop control and, particularly, what to focus on in learning control. 

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am Schaal, S., Atkeson, C. G. Open loop stable control strategies for robot juggling In IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, 3, pages: 913-918, Piscataway, NJ: IEEE, Georgia, Atlanta, May 2-6, 1993, clmc (inproceedings)

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