Publications

Journal Articles

Intent Prediction-Driven Model Predictive Control for UAV Planning and Navigation in Dynamic Environments

Published in IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters (RA-L), 2024

This paper proposes a model predictive control framework for UAV trajectory planning and obstacle avoidance in dynamic environments.

Recommended citation: Z. Xu, H. Jin, X. Han, H. Shen, and K. Shimada. (2024). "Intent Prediction-Driven Model Predictive Control for UAV Planning and Navigation in Dynamic Environments." IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters.
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NavRL: Learning Safe Flight in Dynamic Environments

Published in IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters (RA-L), 2024

This paper introduces NavRL, a reinforcement learning framework for safe UAV flight in dynamic environments.

Recommended citation: Z. Xu, X. Han, H. Shen, H. Jin, and K. Shimada. (2024). "NavRL: Learning Safe Flight in Dynamic Environments." IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters.
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Conference Papers

Characterization and Control Platform for Pneumatically Driven Soft Robots: Design and Applications

Published in IEEE International Conference on Soft Robotics, 2023

This paper discusses the design and control of pneumatically driven soft robots and their applications.

Recommended citation: J. Shi, W. Gaozhang, H. Jin, G. Shi, and H. A. Wurdemann. (2023). "Characterization and Control Platform for Pneumatically Driven Soft Robots: Design and Applications." IEEE International Conference on Soft Robotics.
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