4007. Control engineering, mechatronics and robotics


Title4007. Control engineering, mechatronics and robotics
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Tactile sensing for tissue discrimination in robotic meat cutting: A feasibility study.
Aly, Basem Adel, Low, Tobias, Long, Derek, Brett, Peter and Baillie, Craig. 2024. "Tactile sensing for tissue discrimination in robotic meat cutting: A feasibility study. " Journal of Food Engineering. 363. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2023.111754

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Variable-rate irrigation: hardware and software tools for improved infield irrigation
McCarthy, Alison and Foley, Joseph. 2023. "Variable-rate irrigation: hardware and software tools for improved infield irrigation." GRDC Grains Research Update: Irrigation efficiency. 30 - 30 May 2023 Australia.

Presentation

Research and industry engagement for Ag tech development
McCarthy, Alison. 2023. "Research and industry engagement for Ag tech development." Scenic Rim Agricultural Workshop. Aratula 22 - 22 Mar 2023 Australia.

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Robotics and sensing technologies in red meat processing: A review
Aly, Basem Adel, Low, Tobias, Long, Derek, Baillie, Craig and Brett, Peter. 2023. "Robotics and sensing technologies in red meat processing: A review." Trends in Food Science and Technology. 137, pp. 142-155. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tifs.2023.05.015

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Control Basics for Mechatronics
Billingsley, John. 2023. Control Basics for Mechatronics. Boca Raton. CRC Press.

Authored book

Coloured image classification with quantum machine learning algorithms for intelligent transportation systems
Ria, Farina. 2023. Coloured image classification with quantum machine learning algorithms for intelligent transportation systems. PhD by Publication Doctor of Philosophy. University of Southern Queensland. https://doi.org/10.26192/z014z

PhD by Publication

CNN Based Image Classification of Malicious UAVs
Brown, Jason, Gharineiat, Zahra and Raj, Nawin. 2023. "CNN Based Image Classification of Malicious UAVs." Applied Sciences. 13 (1), pp. 1-13. https://doi.org/10.3390/app13010240

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Field evaluation of automated site-specific irrigation for cotton and perennial ryegrass using soil-water sensors and Model Predictive Control
McCarthy, Alison, Foley, Joseph, Raedts, Pieter and Hills, James. 2023. "Field evaluation of automated site-specific irrigation for cotton and perennial ryegrass using soil-water sensors and Model Predictive Control." Agricultural Water Management. 277, pp. 1-17. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agwat.2022.108098

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Potential for machine vision of grain crop features for nitrogen assessment
McCarthy, Alison, Colaco, Andre, Richetti, Jonathan and Baillie, Craig. 2022. "Potential for machine vision of grain crop features for nitrogen assessment." 20th Australian Agronomy Conference (2022). Toowoomba, Australia Toowoomba, Australia.

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Koopman Operator for Nonlinear Flight Dynamics
Lock, Andrew, Bone, Viv and Jahn, Ingo. 2022. Koopman Operator for Nonlinear Flight Dynamics. Toowoomba, Australia. University of Southern Queensland.

Technical report

Response surface methodology (RSM) based multi-objective optimization of fusel oil-gasoline blends at different water content in SI engine
Awad, Omar I., Mamat, R., Ali, Obed M., Azmi, W. H., Kadirgama, K., Yusri, I. M., Leman, A. M. and Yusaf, T.. 2017. "Response surface methodology (RSM) based multi-objective optimization of fusel oil-gasoline blends at different water content in SI engine." Energy Conversion and Management. 150, pp. 222-241. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2017.07.047

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Machine vision tools for Smarter Irrigation of dairy pasture and cotton
McCarthy, Alison, Foley, Joseph, Jamali, Hizbullah, Raedts, Pieter and Hills, James. 2022. "Machine vision tools for Smarter Irrigation of dairy pasture and cotton." 2022 Irrigation Australia Conference and Exhibition. Adelaide, Australia 05 - 07 Oct 2022 Australia.

Presentation

Light harvesting self-powered strain sensor using 3C-SiC/Si heterostructure
Nguyen, Thanh, Nguyen, Duy Van, Nguyen, Hung, Tong, Braiden, Tran, Canh-Dung, Takahashi, Hidetoshi, Dau, Van Thanh, Nguyen, Nam-Trung, Dao, Dzung Viet and Dinh, Toan. 2022. "Light harvesting self-powered strain sensor using 3C-SiC/Si heterostructure." 2022 IEEE sensors . Dallas, TX, USA 30 Oct - 02 Nov 2022 United States. IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers). https://doi.org/10.1109/SENSORS52175.2022.9967004

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Improving pasture growth assessment using machine vision
McCarthy, Alison, Raedts, Pieter, Foley, Joseph and Hills, James. 2022. "Improving pasture growth assessment using machine vision." Australasian Dairy Science Symposium 2022. Twin Waters 30 Nov - 02 Dec 2022

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An effective power dispatch strategy for clustered micro-grids while implementing optimal energy management and power sharing control using power line communication
Haidar, Ahmed M. A., Fakhar, Adila and Muttaqi, Kashem M.. 2019. "An effective power dispatch strategy for clustered micro-grids while implementing optimal energy management and power sharing control using power line communication." 2019 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting. Baltimore, United States 29 Sep - 03 Oct 2019 United States. https://doi.org/10.1109/IAS.2019.8912426

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Microwave technique for liquid water detection in icing applications
Leis, John, Buttsworth, David, Saeed, Ramiz, Saleh, Khalid, McGilvray, Matthew and Gillespie, David. 2019. "Microwave technique for liquid water detection in icing applications." 2019 International Conference on Icing of Aircraft, Engines, and Structures. Minneapolis, United States 17 - 21 Jun 2019 United States. https://doi.org/10.4271/2019-01-1930

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A new wind tunnel facility for ice crystal icing experiments
Saeed, Ramiz, Buttsworth, David and Saleh, Khalid. 2019. "A new wind tunnel facility for ice crystal icing experiments." 2019 International Conference on Icing of Aircraft, Engines, and Structures. Minneapolis, United States 17 - 21 Jun 2019 United States. https://doi.org/10.4271/2019-01-1926

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Guidance law for a surveillance UAV swarm tracking a high capability malicious UAV
Brown, Jason and Raj, Nawin. 2021. "Guidance law for a surveillance UAV swarm tracking a high capability malicious UAV." 2021 IEEE Asia Pacific Conference on Wireless and Mobile (APWiMob 2021). Bandung, Indonesia 08 - 10 Apr 2021 United States. https://doi.org/10.1109/APWiMob51111.2021.9435240

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The Impact of Initial Swarm Formation for Tracking of a High Capability Malicious UAV
Brown, Jason and Raj, Nawin. 2021. "The Impact of Initial Swarm Formation for Tracking of a High Capability Malicious UAV." International IOT, Electronics and Mechatronics Conference (IEMTRONICS 2021). Toronto, Canada 21 - 24 Apr 2021 Piscataway, United States. https://doi.org/10.1109/IEMTRONICS52119.2021.9422506

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Predictive Tracking of a High Capability Malicious UAV
Brown, Jason and Raj, Nawin. 2021. "Predictive Tracking of a High Capability Malicious UAV." IEEE 11th Annual Computing and Communication Workshop and Conference (CCWC 2021). Las Vegas, United States 27 - 30 Jan 2021 Piscataway, United States. https://doi.org/10.1109/CCWC51732.2021.9376137

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New strategy to control covid-19 pandemic using lead/lag compensator
Hadi, Musadaq A. and M. Amean, Zainab. 2021. "New strategy to control covid-19 pandemic using lead/lag compensator." Biomedical Signal Processing and Control. 68, pp. 1-7. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bspc.2021.102669

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Towards smart healthcare: UAV-based optimized path planning for delivering COVID-19 self-testing kits using cutting edge technologies
Munawar, Hafiz Suliman, Inam, Hina, Ullah, Fahim, Qayyum, Siddra, Kouzani, Abbas Z. and Mahmud, M. A. Parvez. 2021. "Towards smart healthcare: UAV-based optimized path planning for delivering COVID-19 self-testing kits using cutting edge technologies." Sustainability. 13 (18), pp. 1-21. https://doi.org/10.3390/su131810426

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Control of cranes with a swinging load, an investigation of pragmatic control
Abduljabbar, Bilal Hamid. 2021. Control of cranes with a swinging load, an investigation of pragmatic control. PhD Thesis Doctor of Philosophy. University of Southern Queensland. https://doi.org/10.26192/vywh-j727

PhD Thesis

Performance Evaluation for Tracking a Malicious UAV using an Autonomous UAV Swarm
Arnold, Christopher and Brown, Jason. 2020. "Performance Evaluation for Tracking a Malicious UAV using an Autonomous UAV Swarm." 11th IEEE Annual Ubiquitous Computing, Electronics and Mobile Communication Conference (UEMCON 2020). New York City, United States 28 - 31 Oct 2020 Piscataway, United States. https://doi.org/10.1109/UEMCON51285.2020.9298062

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Self-Sorting of Solid Waste using Machine Learning
Chan, Tyson, Cai, Jacky H., Chen, Francis and Chan, Ka C.. 2020. "Self-Sorting of Solid Waste using Machine Learning." Hernes, Marcin, Wojtkiewicz, Krystian and Szczerbicki, Edward (ed.) 12th International Conference on Computational Collective Intelligence (ICCCI 2020). Da Nang, Vietnam 30 Nov - 03 Dec 2020 Cham, Switzerland. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-63119-2

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Dielectric Elastomer-based Multi-location Capacitive Sensor
Zhu, Yuting. 2021. Dielectric Elastomer-based Multi-location Capacitive Sensor. PhD Thesis Doctor of Philosophy. University of Auckland.

PhD Thesis

Ultrasensitive strain sensor enhanced by Bonded Light Emitting Diodes
Nguyen, Thanh, Dinh, Toan, Dau, Van Thanh, Foisal, Abu Riduan Md, Nguyen, Hung, Vu, Hieu, Pham, Tuan Anh, Tran Canh-Dung, Nguyen, Tuan-Khoa, Phan, Hoang-Phuong, Nguyen, Nam-Trung and Dao, Dzung Viet. 2021. "Ultrasensitive strain sensor enhanced by Bonded Light Emitting Diodes." 20th IEEE Sensors (SENSORS 2021). Virtual 31 Oct - 04 Nov 2021 https://doi.org/10.1109/SENSORS47087.2021.9639603

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Prioritising R&D needs for mechatronic and data dependent applications in Australian sugarcane
Schroeder BL, Jensen, T, Panitz, JH and Wood, AW. 2021. "Prioritising R&D needs for mechatronic and data dependent applications in Australian sugarcane." 42nd Annual Conference of the Australian Society of Sugar Cane Technologists (ASSCT 2021) . Bundaberg, Australia 21 - 23 Apr 2021 Australia. Australian Society of Sugar Cane Technologists. pp. 127-131

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Control of a Tower Crane with a Pragmatic Hierarchical Algorithm
Abduljabbar, Bilal H. and Billingsley, John. 2021. "Control of a Tower Crane with a Pragmatic Hierarchical Algorithm." Journal of Applied Nonlinear Dynamics. 10 (2), pp. 197-209. https://doi.org/10.5890/JAND.2021.06.001

Article

A pragmatic controller for a gantry crane
Abduljabbar, Bilal, Billingsley John and Wen, Paul. 2021. "A pragmatic controller for a gantry crane." 2020 International Symposium on Automation, Mechanical and Design Engineering (SAMDE). Beijing, China 16 - 18 Oct 2020 https://doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/1780/1/012007

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Mechatronics and Machine Vision in Practice 3
Billingsley, John and Brett, Peter (ed.) 2018. Mechatronics and Machine Vision in Practice 3. Switzerland. Springer.

Edited book

Robotics and automation for improving agriculture
Billingsley, John (ed.) 2019. Robotics and automation for improving agriculture. Cambridge, United Kingdom. Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited.

Edited book

In-tyre strain sensing of small non-pressurised tyres for mobile robotic applications
Lutfi, Ali Farooq Lutfi. 2019. In-tyre strain sensing of small non-pressurised tyres for mobile robotic applications. PhD Thesis Doctor of Philosophy. University of Southern Queensland. https://doi.org/10.26192/bjk2-5t81

PhD Thesis

Designing a Testbed to Assess Secure Control of Cyber-Physical Systems
Park, Eugene and Chan, Ka Ching. 2020. "Designing a Testbed to Assess Secure Control of Cyber-Physical Systems." 2019 International Conference on Mechatronics, Robotics and Systems Engineering (MoRSE 2019). Bali, Indonesia 04 - 06 Dec 2019 Piscataway, United States. https://doi.org/10.1109/MoRSE48060.2019.8998684

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Machine vision and automation technologies for the Australian cotton industry
McCarthy, Alison. 2019. "Machine vision and automation technologies for the Australian cotton industry." 78th International Cotton Advisory Committee Plenary Meeting (ICAC 2019). Brisbane, Australia 02 - 07 Dec 2019

Presentation

New wind tunnel facility for icing experiments on models of turbofan compressor surfaces
Saeed, Ramiz Ibraheem. 2019. New wind tunnel facility for icing experiments on models of turbofan compressor surfaces. PhD Thesis Doctor of Philosophy. University of Southern Queensland. https://doi.org/10.26192/PYRQ-7A50

PhD Thesis

Machine vision App for automated cotton insect counting: initial development and first results
Long, Derek, Grundy, Paul and McCarthy, Alison. 2019. "Machine vision App for automated cotton insect counting: initial development and first results." Australian Association of Cotton Scientists 2019 Australian Cotton Research Conference (AACS 2019). Armidale, Australia 28 - 30 Oct 2019

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In-season yield prediction using VARIwise
McCarthy, Alison, O'Keeffe, Kieran and McKay, Andrew. 2019. "In-season yield prediction using VARIwise." Australian Association of Cotton Scientists 2019 Australian Cotton Research Conference (AACS 2019). Armidale, Australia 28 - 30 Oct 2019

Keynote

A distributed secondary control strategy for power sharing and voltage regulation by multiple converters in DC micro-grids
Ullah, Shahid, Haidar, Ahmed M. A., Muttaqi, Kashem M. and Ahfock, Tony. 2019. "A distributed secondary control strategy for power sharing and voltage regulation by multiple converters in DC micro-grids." 2019 IEEE International Conference on Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineering (ICECIE 2019). Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 25 Nov 2019 United States. https://doi.org/10.1109/ICECIE47765.2019.8974711

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Site-specific irrigation using automated control and machine vision for horticulture crops in Queensland and New Zealand
McCarthy, Alison, El-Naggar, Ahmed, Roudier, Pierre and Hedley, Carolyn. 2017. "Site-specific irrigation using automated control and machine vision for horticulture crops in Queensland and New Zealand." 18th Australian Agronomy Conference 2017. Ballarat, Victoria 24 - 28 Sep 2017 Australia.

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