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Dynamic window · Collision avoidance from motion dynamics

The method derives local collision avoidance from the motion dynamics of a synchro-drive robot. The authors report RHINO navigation experiments in populated, dynamic environments.

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Original title
The dynamic window approach to collision avoidance
Publisher
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Authors
D. Fox, W. Burgard, S. Thrun
DOI
10.1109/100.580977
Publication date
1997-03
Source language
en
Edition
IEEE Robotics & Automation Magazine; 1997-03; DOI 10.1109/100.580977
Access
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Publication status
Published

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Source overview

The method derives local collision avoidance from the motion dynamics of a synchro-drive robot. The authors report RHINO navigation experiments in populated, dynamic environments.

Use and review

Institutional abstract and bibliography checked. Reported trials establish neither a current safety rating nor protection for arbitrary robots or sensors.

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The dynamic window approach to collision avoidance ↗

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) · IEEE Robotics & Automation Magazine; 1997-03; DOI 10.1109/100.580977

Author institution abstract https://publications.ri.cmu.edu/the-dynamic-window-approach-to-collision-avoidance; IEEE RAM1997-03.