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  • Robotics
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Automation

Background:

  • Robotics technology is rapidly advancing, with robot control emerging as a key focus area.
  • Sensors and sensor fusion are vital for enhancing robot control capabilities.
  • Current applications demonstrate the successful integration of these technologies in robotics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the integration of sensors and sensor fusion with robot control technologies.
  • To delineate how these technologies are combined for improved robot performance.
  • To explore the potential of this integration for adaptive robotics.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of sensor and sensor fusion technologies in robot control.
  • Identification and categorization of nine types of sensors used in robot control.
  • Discussion of representative control methods and their applications.

Main Results:

  • Sensors and sensor fusion significantly enhance robot control, enabling adaptation to diverse tasks.
  • Nine distinct sensor types are identified for their role in robot control.
  • Various control methods and their cross-domain applications are summarized.

Conclusions:

  • The integration of sensors and sensor fusion with robot control is a promising approach for advanced automation.
  • Further research into challenges and future directions is warranted.
  • This synergy drives innovation in artificial intelligence and robotics.