Abstract

The integration of robotics research with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Computer Vision (CV) has enabled the solution of practical tasks previously challenging with traditional techniques. This interdisciplinary approach focuses on developing intelligent computational systems for decision-making, planning, and object recognition, minimizing human intervention in various domains like e-commerce, healthcare, industry, and more. South American researchers contribute significantly, with emphasis on emerging AI technologies such as Deep Learning, statistical methods, and computer vision applied to robotics. The works within this collection highlight the increasing prominence of robotics in education, with it becoming a part of basic education, and discuss a topical collection showcasing research presented at Latin American robotics events in 2021. The papers cover diverse topics, including altitude control for hybrid aerial-underwater vehicles, robust localization in challenging environments, cross-domain localization for underwater robots, image-based navigation for agricultural rovers, continuous training of educators in Educational Robotics, and the role of robotic simulators in education. The collection aims to disseminate cutting-edge robotics research and foster collaboration in the field.

中文翻译：

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机器人技术在南美邂逅人工智能和视觉（专题合集）

摘要

机器人研究与人工智能（AI）和计算机视觉（CV）的集成使得以前用传统技术挑战的实际任务得以解决。这种跨学科方法侧重于开发用于决策、规划和对象识别的智能计算系统，最大限度地减少电子商务、医疗保健、工业等各个领域的人为干预。南美研究人员做出了巨大贡献，重点关注新兴人工智能技术，例如深度学习、统计方法和应用于机器人的计算机视觉。该合集中的作品强调了机器人技术在教育中日益突出的地位，它已成为基础教育的一部分，并讨论了展示 2021 年拉丁美洲机器人活动中提出的研究的专题合集。这些论文涵盖了不同的主题，包括混合动力的高度控制空中水下飞行器、具有挑战性的环境中的稳健定位、水下机器人的跨域定位、农业漫游车的基于图像的导航、教育机器人教育工作者的持续培训以及机器人模拟器在教育中的作用。该收藏旨在传播尖端的机器人研究并促进该领域的合作。