A survey on inspecting structures using robotic systems

A Survey on Omega Polynomial of Some Nano Structures

Side-scan Sonar for Inspecting Coastal Structures

INTRODUCTION: SSS has been used to map the sea bottom and search for submerged objects since the 1960's (Fleming, 1976). Recent experiments by CERC and the Buffalo District have shown SSS to be useful for inspecting both sloping coastal structures (i.e., rubble-mound jetties and breakwaters) and vertical-wall structures (i.e., concrete caissons and timber cribs). SSS is an adaptation of high-fr...

A Gamma Scattering Technique for Inspecting Concrete Structures

The present paper deals with a feasibility study of Compton scattering technique for inspection of concrete structures for the detection of local defects and the discrimination between materials of different density and composition, such as concrete, void and steel. The experimental setup consists of a Cs radioactive source and a HPGe planar detector providing high resolution energy dispersive ...

Robotic Mapping: A Survey

This article provides a comprehensive introduction into the field of robotic mapping, with a focus on indoor mapping. It describes and compares various probabilistic techniques, as they are presently being applied to a vast array of mobile robot mapping problems. The history of robotic mapping is also described, along with an extensive list of open research problems. This research is sponsored ...

Active vision in robotic systems: A survey of recent developments

In this paper we provide a broad survey of developments in active vision in robotic applications over the last 15 years. With increasing demand for robotic automation, research in this area has received much attention. Among the many factors that can be attributed to a high-performance robotic system, the planned sensing or acquisition of perceptions on the operating environment is a crucial co...