Project Title:

Graphics, Sensors, and Planning for Robotics

  94-1	05.03	2567

  Graphics, Sensors, and Planning for Robotics

Abstract:

We propose the development of a intelligent space robotic/sensor 
planning system which combines mature vision-based guidance 
technology, standardized robotic machine platform interfaces, and 
an interactive planning system integrated into a graphical 
robotic visualization system. The proposed technology will be 
necessary to accommodate rapid turn around for advanced robotic 
systems operated from remotely located centers. We also expect 
that an improved sensor/robot programming environment will 
significantly extend the current planned next generation 
controller activities. The proposed approach begins with 
incorporating CAD-based computer vision into a standardized 
robotic command and control structure. Then standardized 
simulation modules with equivalent functions to the standardized 
robots and sensor processing subsystems can be implemented and 
used (in Phase II) by an AI planning environment (and connect to 
a conventional graphics system). we would expect the proposed 
effort to integrate gracefully with other intelligent machine 
development activities already underway.

The development of such an environment is important because it 
facilitates more dynamic utilization of robots and machine 
controllers in materials handling, hazardous materials, and 
manufacturing applications. Currently available machine planning 
systems have limited support for visualization facilities to 
support sensor-based operations, and do not provide significant 
levels of task planning automation.

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