Autonomous Military Robotics

1. Front Matter

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2. Introduction

   • Vishnu Nath, Stephen E. Levinson

   Pages 1-3

3. Overview of Probability and Statistics

   • Vishnu Nath, Stephen E. Levinson

   Pages 5-16

4. Primer on Matrices and Determinants

   • Vishnu Nath, Stephen E. Levinson

   Pages 17-23

5. Robot Kinematics

   • Vishnu Nath, Stephen E. Levinson

   Pages 25-31

6. Computer Vision

   • Vishnu Nath, Stephen E. Levinson

   Pages 33-38

7. Machine Learning

   • Vishnu Nath, Stephen E. Levinson

   Pages 39-44

8. Bullet Kinematics

   • Vishnu Nath, Stephen E. Levinson

   Pages 45-47

9. Experimental Results

   • Vishnu Nath, Stephen E. Levinson

   Pages 49-53

10. Future Direction

    • Vishnu Nath, Stephen E. Levinson

    Pages 55-56

This SpringerBrief reveals the latest techniques in computer vision and machine learning on robots that are designed as accurate and efficient military snipers. Militaries around the world are investigating this technology to simplify the time, cost and safety measures necessary for training human snipers. These robots are developed by combining crucial aspects of computer science research areas including image processing, robotic kinematics and learning algorithms. The authors explain how a new humanoid robot, the iCub, uses high-speed cameras and computer vision algorithms to track the object that has been classified as a target. The robot adjusts its arm and the gun muzzle for maximum accuracy, due to a neural model that includes the parameters of its joint angles, the velocity of the bullet and the approximate distance of the target. A thorough literature review provides helpful context for the experiments. Of practical interest to military forces around the world, this brief is designed for professionals and researchers working in military robotics. It will also be useful for advanced level computer science students focused on computer vision, AI and machine learning issues.

• Computer vision
• Deep learning
• Defense robots
• Kinematics
• Machine learning
• Military robotics
• Robotic kinematics
• iCub

• Seattle, USA

  Vishnu Nath

• University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, USA

  Stephen E. Levinson

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