Socially aware robot navigation is gaining popularity with the increase in delivery and
assistive robots. The research is further fueled by a need for socially aware navigation skills …

Introduction: Small mobile robots have become increasingly popular in the construction
domain over the last few years. They are stable on rough terrains, can walk over small …

Soon service robots will be employed in public spaces with frequent human-robot interaction
(HRI). To achieve a safe, trustworthy and acceptable HRI, service robots need to be …

In multi-agent coverage control problems, agents navigate their environment to reach
locations that maximize the coverage of some density. In practice, the density is rarely …

Safety is crucial for autonomous drones to operate close to humans. Besides avoiding
unwanted or harmful contact, people should also perceive the drone as safe. Existing safe …

This research paper presents a comprehensive review of smart robotic wheelchairs and
their impact on enhancing mobility and independence for individuals with disabilities …

Safety concern among electric scooter riders drives them onto sidewalks, endangering
pedestrians and making them uncomfortable. Regulators' solutions are inconsistent and …

We focus on robot navigation in crowded environments. The challenge of predicting the
motion of a crowd around a robot makes it hard to ensure human safety and comfort. Recent …

As high-speed, agile robots become more commonplace, these robots will have the
potential to better aid and collaborate with humans. However, due to the increased agility …

Flexible and versatile mobile robotic coworkers are becoming an indispensable commodity
for helping humans with repetitive or physically demanding work. A key challenge with these …