Mobile Manipulator

Mobile manipulators, robots combining mobile bases with robotic arms, aim to achieve versatile manipulation in dynamic environments. Current research emphasizes robust perception (e.g., using multiple viewpoints and attention mechanisms), accurate scene modeling (including articulated objects), and efficient motion planning (incorporating kinodynamic constraints and whole-body control for collision avoidance). These advancements are crucial for applications ranging from industrial automation and assistive robotics to planetary exploration, improving task success rates and enabling complex interactions in unstructured settings.