Abstract: Distributed optimization provides a framework for deriving distributed algorithms for a variety of multi-robot problems. This tutorial constitutes the first part of a two-part series on ...

Abstract: This paper considers the robotic on-orbit servicing of a client satellite. We present an adaptive robotic system to perform two on-orbit tasks: client manipulation and jammed component ...

The Supreme Court on Monday stayed its own order from last month that accepted a uniform definition of the Aravalli hills and ranges, and banned the grant of fresh mining leases inside its areas ...

Executive Editor David Carnoy has been a leading member of CNET's Reviews team since 2000. He covers the gamut of gadgets and is a notable reviewer of mobile accessories and portable audio products, ...

In 3-Dimensional Effects: How-To Airbrush Rivets & Overlapping Panels (Part 1), I explain and demonstrate three different quick methods for rendering realistic, 3-dimensional appearing rivets on a ...