Autonomous Navigation — Technology Wiki

Overview

The ability of a robot or vehicle to move through an environment independently using sensors and algorithms.

A field studying the coordination of multiple robots using decentralised control inspired by collective biological behaviour.

The computational problem of finding a route between two points while avoiding obstacles.

A robot that can navigate and perform tasks in its environment without human guidance.

An unmanned aerial vehicle operated remotely or autonomously for applications like surveillance, delivery, and mapping.

A robot designed to work alongside humans in a shared workspace, equipped with safety features.

A programmable mechanical device used in manufacturing for tasks like welding, painting, assembly, and material handling.

The use of cameras and computer vision algorithms to give robots the ability to see and interpret their environment.

Systems that monitor robot speed, position, and force to ensure safe operation near humans.

A subfield of robotics dealing with constructing robots from highly compliant materials similar to biological organisms.

The device at the end of a robotic arm designed to interact with the environment, such as grippers or tools.

Combining process mining with robotic process automation to discover and automate business processes.

The remote control of a robot or machine by a human operator from a distance.