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This paper proposes a decentralized trajectory planning framework for the collision avoidance problem of multiple micro aerial vehicles (MAVs) in environments with static and dynamic obstacles. The framework utilizes spatiotemporal…

Robotics · Computer Science 2024-04-25 Siyuan Wu , Gang Chen , Moji Shi , Javier Alonso-Mora

An important capability of autonomous Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) is autonomous landing while avoiding collision with obstacles in the process. Such capability requires real-time local trajectory planning. Although trajectory-planning…

Robotics · Computer Science 2021-11-19 Yossi Magrisso , Ehud Rivlin , Hector Rotstein

A novel decentralised trajectory generation algorithm for Multi Agent systems is presented. Multi-robot systems have the capacity to transform lives in a variety of fields. But, trajectory generation for multi-robot systems is still in its…

Robotics · Computer Science 2018-12-31 Govind Aadithya R , Shravan Krishnan , Vijay Arvindh , Sivanathan K

The six-degree-of-freedom (6-DOF) robotic arm has gained widespread application in human-coexisting environments. While previous research has predominantly focused on functional motion generation, the critical aspect of expressive motion in…

Robotics · Computer Science 2025-03-14 Jiansheng Li , Haotian Song , Jinni Zhou , Qiang Nie , Yi Cai

We study feedback motion planning for continuous-time stochastic nonlinear systems under signal temporal logic (STL) specifications. We propose a framework that synthesizes control policies for chance-constrained STL trajectory optimization…

Robotics · Computer Science 2026-05-05 Liqian Ma , Zishun Liu , Glen Chou , Yongxin Chen

Spacecraft relative motion planning is concerned with the design and execution of maneuvers relative to a nominal target. These types of maneuvers are frequently utilized in missions such as rendezvous and docking, satellite inspection and…

Optimization and Control · Mathematics 2017-06-22 Gregory R. Frey , Christopher D. Petersen , Frederick A. Leve , Ilya V. Kolmanovsky , Anouck R. Girard

Generating obstacle-free trajectories for robotic manipulators in unstructured and cluttered environments remains a significant challenge. Existing motion planning methods often require additional computational effort to generate the final…

Robotics · Computer Science 2025-09-23 Yongliang Wang , Hamidreza Kasaei

Robot person following (RPF) is a core capability in human-robot interaction, enabling robots to assist users in daily activities, collaborative work, and other service scenarios. However, achieving practical RPF remains challenging due to…

Robotics · Computer Science 2025-10-14 Weixi Situ , Hanjing Ye , Jianwei Peng , Yu Zhan , Hong Zhang

Collision avoidance is a widely investigated topic in robotic applications. When applying collision avoidance techniques to a mobile robot, how to deal with the spatial structure of the robot still remains a challenge. In this paper, we…

Robotics · Computer Science 2022-05-10 Fan Ding , Han Wang , Jianping He , Yi Ren , Yu Zheng

This paper presents a framework for dynamic object catching using a quadruped robot's front legs while it stands on its rear legs. The system integrates computer vision, trajectory prediction, and leg control to enable the quadruped to…

Robotics · Computer Science 2024-10-11 André Schakkal , Guillaume Bellegarda , Auke Ijspeert

Formation flight has a vast potential for aerial robot swarms in various applications. However, existing methods lack the capability to achieve fully autonomous large-scale formation flight in dense environments. To bridge the gap, we…

Robotics · Computer Science 2023-08-08 Lun Quan , Longji Yin , Tingrui Zhang , Mingyang Wang , Ruilin Wang , Sheng Zhong , Zhou Xin , Yanjun Cao , Chao Xu , Fei Gao

We present an optimization-based method to plan the motion of an autonomous robot under the uncertainties associated with dynamic obstacles, such as humans. Our method bounds the marginal risk of collisions at each point in time by…

Robotics · Computer Science 2021-03-24 O. de Groot , B. Brito , L. Ferranti , D. Gavrila , J. Alonso-Mora

This paper presents a method for local motion planning in unstructured environments with static and moving obstacles, such as humans. Given a reference path and speed, our optimization-based receding-horizon approach computes a local…

Robotics · Computer Science 2020-10-21 Bruno Brito , Boaz Floor , Laura Ferranti , Javier Alonso-Mora

This paper presents a data-driven decentralized trajectory optimization approach for multi-robot motion planning in dynamic environments. When navigating in a shared space, each robot needs accurate motion predictions of neighboring robots…

Robotics · Computer Science 2021-02-25 Hai Zhu , Francisco Martinez Claramunt , Bruno Brito , Javier Alonso-Mora

Drone applications continue to expand across various domains, with flocking offering enhanced cooperative capabilities but introducing significant challenges during initial formation. Existing flocking algorithms often struggle with…

Robotics · Computer Science 2025-12-24 Sujan Warnakulasooriya , Andreas Willig , Xiaobing Wu

Generating safe motion plans in real-time is a key requirement for deploying robot manipulators to assist humans in collaborative settings. In particular, robots must satisfy strict safety requirements to avoid self-damage or harming nearby…

Robotics · Computer Science 2023-02-16 Jonathan Michaux , Qingyi Chen , Yongseok Kwon , Ram Vasudevan

Over the years, the separate fields of motion planning, mapping, and human trajectory prediction have advanced considerably. However, the literature is still sparse in providing practical frameworks that enable mobile manipulators to…

Robotics · Computer Science 2022-07-27 Mark Nicholas Finean , Luka Petrović , Wolfgang Merkt , Ivan Marković , Ioannis Havoutis

We develop an autonomous navigation algorithm for a robot operating in two-dimensional environments cluttered with obstacles having arbitrary convex shapes. The proposed navigation approach relies on a hybrid feedback to guarantee global…

Robotics · Computer Science 2022-08-05 Mayur Sawant , Soulaimane Berkane , Ilia Polusin , Abdelhamid Tayebi

This paper presents a role-adaptive Leader-Follower-based formation planning and control framework for teams of quadruped robots operating in cluttered environments. Unlike conventional methods with fixed leaders or rigid formation roles,…

This paper investigates the mission planning problem for spacecraft confronting orbital debris to achieve autonomous avoidance. Firstly, combined with the avoidance requirements, a closed-loop framework of autonomous avoidance for orbital…

Robotics · Computer Science 2024-09-20 Chen Xingwen , Wang Tong , Qiu Jianbin , Feng Jianbo