Abstract: Whole-body control (WBC) has emerged as an important framework in manipulation for mobile manipulators. However, most existing WBC frameworks require known dynamics. Considering whole-body ...

The first new petrol-powered, three-door Mini in a decade isn’t all-new, but it still moves the game on for the model – and is as fun to drive as ever. The latest three-door Mini improves the breed ...

HIGHS Eager and responsive handling, punchy turbo engine, cheeky personalization options. LOWS Exhibits plenty of torque steer, no more manual transmission, impractical rear seat and cargo area.

HIGHS Modernized design inside and out, more powerful engines, same lively handling. LOWS Manual transmission no longer available, laggy infotainment software, still quite small inside. VERDICT The ...

Neon is a PCB project designed as an adapter for FTDI FT4232H Mini Module board. It includes four two rows UART sockets (A, B, C, D) for easy plugging in logic ...

We’ve completed the side quest. The mission to drive all the MINI models that have been heavily updated over the past two years. The Countryman SE ALL4, the regular gas-powered Countryman, the Cooper ...

Among the three car brands owned by BMW, Mini Cooper represents the youthful, urban-friendly option, while Rolls-Royce focuses on opulence and luxury. BMW stands in the middle as a premium offering ...

A power-module architecture developed by Asahi Kasei and Silicon Austria Labs features Hall-effect sensors, delivering higher accuracy in a compact form factor. Built on a standard PCB using ...

It may look similar, but the 2025 Mini Cooper JCW Convertible gets some significant updates for the new model year, and it's a step up from the Hardtop I drove earlier. Changes include: The 2025 Mini ...

I am a certified Mini person. I own a 2017 Mini Cooper S 4 Door hardtop, and I love it to the moon and back. It's whimsical and has features that exist solely to make its occupants smile — my car is ...

For 20 years, my metric for the Mini Cooper has been this: I bought a new 2006 Mini, when Mini-mania was in full swing. It was a leftover car, as brand-owner BMW did a top-to-bottom makeover of the ...