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Extreme Engineering: Extreme Autonomy in Space and Air, on Land, and Under Water - DeShawn Jackson and Marco Pavone
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... However, recent breakthroughs in decision making, perception architectures, and mechanical design, among others, are paving the way for autonomous robotic systems carrying out a wide range of tasks of unprecedented complexity -- think of autonomous space vehicles, drones, self-driving cars, and unmanned underwater vehicles. The goal of this session was to provide a representative overview of the recent algorithmic and mechanical advances that are enabling the design and deployment of robotic systems where autonomy is pushed to the extreme, resulting in exciting innovation that borders on science fiction.
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... He and other researchers at MIT have created the robotic cheetah, "the first four-legged robot to run and jump over obstacles autonomously." He explained how this robot is able to manage highly dynamic activities such as balance, energy, and impact without human interaction.1 Finally, Derek Paley, from the University of Maryland, looked at autonomy under water, specifically his work on motion guidance for ocean sampling by underwater vehicles. 1  Papers not included in this volume.


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