Autonomous robots are expected to perform a wide range of sophisticated tasks in complex,
unknown environments. However, available onboard computing capabilities and algorithms …

This work presents a review and discussion of the challenges that must be solved in order to
successfully develop swarms of Micro Air Vehicles (MAVs) for real world operations. From …

Composites from 2D nanomaterials show uniquely high electrical, thermal and mechanical
properties,. Pairing their robustness with polarization rotation is needed for hyperspectral …

Swarms of tiny flying robots hold great potential for exploring unknown, indoor
environments. Their small size allows them to move in narrow spaces, and their light weight …

Navigation is an essential capability for autonomous robots. In particular, visual navigation
has been a major research topic in robotics because cameras are lightweight, power …

The function of robots in extreme environments is regarded as one of the major challenges
facing robotics. Here, we demonstrate that acidophilic microalgae biomotors can maintain …

This review article aims to address common research questions in hexapod robotics. How
can we build intelligent autonomous hexapod robots that can exploit their biomechanics …

Applying concepts and methods of bionics to endow autonomous robots with elegant and
agile mobility just like natural living beings is gradually becoming a hot research topic in …

Roboticists have long drawn inspiration from nature to develop navigation and simultaneous
localization and mapping (SLAM) systems such as RatSLAM. Animals such as birds and …

True north can be determined on Earth by three means: magnetic compasses, stars, and via
the global navigation satellite systems (GNSS), each of which has its own drawbacks. GNSS …