"Bug algorithms do not make maps of the environment but deal with obstacles on the fly," says Delft PhD student Kimberly McGuire. "In principle, detailed maps are very convenient, because they allow a ...

Ready for that long-awaited summer vacation? First, you'll need to pack all items required for your trip into a suitcase, making sure everything fits securely without crushing anything fragile.

A new vision algorithm would let robots more easily function in cluttered homes. To make home-helper robots that can quickly navigate unpredictable and disordered spaces, University of Michigan ...