Developing control algorithms for kinematically complex robots is a challenging task. Model based approaches can be used to simplify the control problem but the performance of these approaches is limited to the quality of the model. Machine learning is often an attractive method to create optimal co…
The DLR SpaceBot competition was held from the 10.11.-12.11. this year. The aim was to navigate an autonomous robot through difficult terrain, and perform various manipulation tasks on the way. The system had to be operated under difficult communication conditions. The DFKI took part at the competit…
The electroencephalogram (EEG) is the sum of electrical activation of thousands of neurons distorted by the head volume conductor. Hence, it lacks spatial resolution and thereby complicates brain state predictions. Source localization (SL) methods aim to restore spatial resolution by reconstructing …
This presentation of my dissertation progress consists of two main parts. After giving a general overview, I will present new insights into Support Vector Machine (SVM) Classification. The Balanced Relative Margin Machine (BRMM) will be introduced as a more general model, which connects among others…
Walking robots controlled with behavior-based approaches are well suited to explore unstructured terrain. Their reactive behaviors are able to control the complex locomotor system to overcome obstacles and inclines without the need of planning. But especially in space or search and rescue missions, …
Robotic space exploration still relies to main parts on manual interaction between operators and remotely exploring systems. Meanwhile, space agencies are under "pressure to reduce manpower during routine mission operations", and the application of autonomous systems shows a potential appr…
Structure from motion and structure from light are usually regarded separately. To combine both methods, using the same images to retrieve three dimensional information about the environment, both methods must work side by side without interfering each other. This research work describes how laser l…
IMST will present and demonstrate its 24 GHz FMCW Radar technology. The 2-channel sensor is a miniaturized, ultralight radar unit. This system comprises a manifold configurable RF frontend with digital signal processing and programmable interface. The controller allows flexible generation of radar s…
Das Vorhaben TransTerrA hat am 1. Mai 2013 begonnen und wir das DFKI RIC in den nächsten vier Jahren beschäftigen. Mit einem Umfang von beinahe 8 Mio. Euro ist es das bis dahin größte Projekt am RIC, und wird entsprechend viele Mitarbeiterinnen und Mitarbeiter des RIC betreffen. Dieser Brown Bag Tal…
