arXiv Robotics research summaries for April 22, 2024.

Today's Research Themes (AI-Generated):

• Drone networks advance 3D mapping with new control strategies leveraging camera and motion control for enhanced reconstruction quality.

• Self-localization for robots enhanced using a hippocampal formation-inspired model to improve accuracy in indoor environments.

• Progress in minimally invasive neurosurgery with robotic approaches combining rigid and soft robotics for increased safety and dexterity.

• AI-driven path planning for robots gains precision with Visual SLAM integration and reinforcement learning optimization.

• Humanoid robotics evolve with TWIMP, blending musculoskeletal designs with two-wheel inverted pendulums for learning control in physical contact environments.