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31. Performance Standards for Urban Search and Rescue Robots
Published: 8/1/2006
Author: Elena R Messina
Abstract: This article describes the motivation and approach for developing standard test methods for robots applied to urban search and rescue missions.  The work is being carried out by Task Group E54.08.01, which is within the Operational Equipment sub ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=824594

32. Performance Evaluation of Temporal Range Registration for Autonomous Vehicle Navigation
Published: 6/28/2006
Authors: Rajmohan Madhavan, Elena R Messina
Abstract: In this article, we evaluate the performance of an iterative registration algorithm for position estimation of Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs) operating in unstructured environments. Field data obtained from trials on UGVs traversing undulating outd ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=822669

33. Autonomy Levels for Unmanned Systems (ALFUS) Framework: An Update
Published: 6/28/2006
Authors: Hui-Min Huang, K Pavek, James S. Dr. Albus, Elena R Messina
Abstract: The initial construct of the framework for the Autonomy Levels of Unmanned Systems (ALFUS) was presented in the 2004 SPIE3 Defense and Security Symposium. This paper describes the continuing development effort and further accomplishments made by the ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=822672

34. A Framework for Autonomy Levels for Unmanned Systems (ALFUS)
Published: 6/26/2006
Authors: Hui-Min Huang, K Pavek, B Novak, James S. Dr. Albus, Elena R Messina
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=822679

35. A Robot Ontology for Urban Search and Rescue
Published: 6/26/2006
Authors: Craig I Schlenoff, Elena R Messina
Abstract: The goal of this Robot Ontology effort is to develop and begin to populate a neutral knowledge representation (the data structures) capturing relevant information about robots and their capabilities to assist in the development, testing, and certific ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=822690

36. MOAST and USARSim-A Combined Framework for the Development and Testing of Autonomous Systems
Published: 6/26/2006
Authors: Christopher J. Scrapper Jr, Stephen B. Balakirsky, Elena R Messina
Abstract: Urban Search and Rescue Simulation (USARSim) is an open source package that provides a high-resolution, physics based simulation of robotic platforms. The package provides models of several common robotic platforms and sensors as well as sample world ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=822696

37. Performance Standards for Urban Search and Rescue Robots
Published: 6/26/2006
Authors: Elena R Messina, Adam S Jacoff
Abstract: In this paper, we describe work in performance standards for urban search and rescue (USAR) robots begun in 2004 by the Department of Homeland Security. This program is being coordinated by the National Institute of Standards and Technology and will ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=822695

38. Using 4D/RCS to Address AI Knowledge Integration
Published: 6/26/2006
Authors: Craig I Schlenoff, James S. Dr. Albus, Elena R Messina, Tony Barbera, Rajmohan Madhavan, Stephen B. Balakirsky
Abstract: In this paper, we show how 4D/RCS incorporates and integrates multiple types of disparate knowledge representation techniques into a common, unifying architecture. 4D/RCS is based on the supposition that different knowledge representation techniques ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=822668

39. Entity Knowledge Model Supporting Intelligent Systems
Published: 6/20/2006
Authors: Hui-Min Huang, James S. Dr. Albus, Elena R Messina, Harry A. Scott, Maris Juberts
Abstract: Intelligent systems operate in uncertain and complex environments. In order to achieve their goals, these systems require rich and updated knowledge about the environment and about their own capabilities to enable proper decision making processes. A ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=822677

40. Intelligent Vehicle Systems: A 4D/RCS Approach
Published: 6/14/2006
Authors: Rajmohan Madhavan, Elena R Messina, James S. Dr. Albus
Abstract: See attached Preface.
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=823578