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Journal of Robotics and Mechatronics

ISSN : 0915-3942(Print) / 1883-8049(Online)
Editor-in-Chief :Tatsuo Arai(Osaka University)
Deputy Editor-in-Chief :Kazuhiro Kosuge (Tohoku University), Yasuhisa Hasegawa (University of Tsukuba)
Technically Co-sponsored by Robotics and Mechatronics Division of Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers

JRM Vol.23 No.4 Aug. 2011

Special Issue on Ambient Intelligence: Editor : Mihoko Niitsuma (Department of Precision Mechanics, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Chuo University), Tamio Tanikawa (Senior Research Scientist, Intelligent Systems Research Institute (ISRI), National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST))

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JRM Vol.23 No.4 Aug. 2011

Editorial:

Special Issue on Ambient Intelligence

Mihoko Niitsuma and Tamio Tanikawa, p. 465

With research on human-assist robot systems increasingly using distributed sensors and actuators, robots are expected to provide appropriate real-time real-life support to users. Ambient intelligence, an approach important in realizing human-robot coexistence, helps robot devices adapt and act in real environments, since ambient intelligence is a technology basic to providing such abilities. Flexible, reliable system integration based on environment size and purpose is important in realizing ambient intelligence.

The 8 papers in this special issue, all of which explore cutting-edge research, present the latest in ambient intelligence and its applications.

The first three papers propose real-world observation in ambient intelligence. One example of major research topics in observation functions is the localization of human beings and objects, including mobile robots. Object recognition also is an important issue in supporting human beings.

Papers 4 and 5 cover observation system design issues, including optimizing sensor arrangements to classify activities and for flexibly and efficiently integrating multiple distributed sensors.

The last three papers discuss ways to automatically build ontology to help robots understand user intent, frameworks for flexibly and scalably integrating distributed robot technology elements, and strategy and mechanism design methodology for robot systems transferring and storing objects in home environments.

We thank the authors for their invaluable contributions in submitting their latest research results to this issue. We are grateful to the reviewers for their precious time and effort. We also thank the Editorial Board members of the Journal of Robotics and Mechatronics for helping make this issue possible.

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Paper:: Range Estimation Technique Using Received Signal Strength Indication on Low Frequency Waves; Kenichi Ohara, Yuji Abe, Tomohito Takubo, Yasushi Mae, Tamio Tanikawa, and Tatsuo Arai, pp. 466-474; Abstract | Preview | Full Text (PDF 952KB)
Paper:: Probabilistic Localization of Mobile Wireless LAN Client in Multistory Building Based on Sparse Bayesian Learning; Tomohiro Umetani, Tomoya Yamashita, and Yuichi Tamura, pp. 475-483; Abstract | Preview | Full Text (PDF 1146KB)
Paper:: Visual Marker System for Autonomous Object Handling by Assistive Robotic Arm; Hideyuki Tanaka, Tetsuo Tomizawa, Yasushi Sumi, Jae Hoon Lee, Hyun Min Do, Bong Keun Kim, Tamio Tanikawa,
Hiromu Onda, and Kohtaro Ohba, pp. 484-493; Abstract | Preview | Full Text (PDF 2095KB)
Paper:: Sensor Arrangement for Classification of Life Activities with Pyroelectric Sensors – Arrangement to Save Sensors and to Quasi-Maximize Classification Precision; Taketoshi Mori, Ryo Urushibata, Hiroshi Noguchi, Masamichi Shimosaka, Hiromi Sanada, and Tomomasa Sato, pp. 494-504; Abstract | Preview | Full Text (PDF 1742KB)
Paper:: Flexible Discovery of Components for Sensor Data Processing by RDF in Network Middleware for Home Environment; Hiroshi Noguchi, Taketoshi Mori, and Tomomasa Sato, pp. 505-514; Abstract | Preview | Full Text (PDF 1465KB)

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Paper:: Automatic Building Robot Technology Ontology Based on Basic-Level Knowledge; Trung Lam Ngo, Haeyeon Lee, and Makoto Mizukawa, pp. 515-522; Abstract | Preview | Full Text (PDF 3754KB)
Paper:: Design and Implementation of Basic Framework for Integration of Robot Technology Elements in Intelligent Space; Takeshi Sasaki, Yoshihisa Toshima, and Hideki Hashimoto, pp. 523-531; Abstract | Preview | Full Text (PDF 2332KB)
Paper:: Home-Use Object Transfer/Storage Robot System with Compliant Strategy and Mechanism
(Commodities Management and its Extended Application of Daily Life Support for the Elderly); Rui Fukui, Taketoshi Mori, and Tomomasa Sato, pp. 532-543; Abstract | Preview | Full Text (PDF 2880KB)

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