Mr. Ibrahim Babiker,
developing deep learning algorithms for horticultural weed detection which has challenges distinct from agricultural weeding. Currently, he attempts to combine traditional machine vision techniques for augmenting datasets used by deep neural networks.
Mr. Bingze Xia,
advancing the development of AI-enabled uncrewed aerial systems (UASs), focusing on innovative autonomous path planning and swarm control strategies. His work also addresses counter-UAS tactics, enhancing the safety and efficiency of aerial operations.
Mr. Wanda Guo,
the navigation and motion control of mobile robots, specifically how to enable robots to perform given tasks such as harvesting, weed removal, and inspection.
Mr. Zhizhong Guo,
Control strategies for improving vehicle stability and safety
Current Master Students
Ms.
Yasaman Hedayatnasab--utilizing dual-robot systems for fiber placement on complex geometries.
Mr.
Nishanth Rajkumar
Research topic-- development of a fully autonomous agtech tailored for lawn care.
Mr.Mohammed Elkhatib, Reaerch Topic-- Developing a self-driving robot designed to remove weeds from gardens focusing on the navigation and localization aspects, ensuring the robot accurately identifies and moves to the target areas
Mr. Philip Arab--Research focus on autonomous aerial robotic navigation and path planning
Mr. Forester Del Corpo-Salmon,
a photogrammetry-based visual servo robotic additive manufacturing system for 3D printing of complex objects with high accuracy.
Visiting Scholars
Dr. Jiacai Liao (2021-2022): Dandelion segmentation with background transfer learning and RGB-attention module, Assistant Professor in Hunan Technological University
Dr. Wei Li (2021-2022): Object ground lines regression and mapping from fisheye images to around view image for the AVP
Mr. Qiuwei Wang (2020-2021)--Adaptive fault-tolerant control for distributed in-wheel motor drive electric vehicle
Mr. Guangyi Wang (2020-2021)--Forest Fire Monitoring System Based on
Machine Vision with Watchtower
Dr. Guoliang Zhang (2019-2020)--Position-based visual Servoing of AFP, Professor in Huaqiao University
Mr. Fangmin Mao (2019)--Optimal control of a new suspension to reduce the motion-sickness
incidence
Mr. Ronghua Zhang (2019-2020)--Visual Servoing in Collaborative Fiber Placement Machine
Mr. Shengke Ning (2019)--Automatic Robotic Manufacturing System Design, Professor in Xi'an Technological University.
Ms. Wei Li (2016-2017)--Visual Servoing in Industrial Robots
Ms. Wang, Tingting (2010-2011): Research Topic--Model Predictive Control in Visual Servoing, Associate Professor in Hehai University
Mr. Fu, Zhijun (2010-2012): Research Topic--Adaptive Control of Nonlinear System via
Dynamic Multilayer Neural Networks with Multi-Time Scales, Professor in
Zhengzhou University of Light Industry.
Mr. Zeng, Rui, (2014-2015),
Visual Calibration of Parallel Robots.
Ms. Li, Shutong, (2015-2016),
Hybrid PD/SMC Image based visual servoing control, Associate Professor in Hebei University
Research Fellow and Associate
Dr. Henghua Shen (2021-2023), Horizon Postdoctoral Fellow
Dr. Zhao, Zhong-Yu (2010-2011)
Dr. Chen, Guangyi ( 2004- 2005), (2010-2011)
Dr. Ibrir S. (2005-2006)
Graduated Ph.D (15)
Dr. Ningyu Zhu, " Trajectory Planning and Control of Cooperative Robotic System for Automated Fiber Placement", June 2024.
Dr. Tingting Shu, "
Visual Servoing-Based Dynamic Accuracy Enhancement of Industrial Robots by Using Photogrammetry Sensor, Dec., 2023.
Dr. Bahar Ahmadi, "
Vision/ Force Control in Robotic Manufacturing Systems", Aug., 2022.
Dr. Pengcheng Li, "
Visual Calibration, Identification and Control of 6-RSS Parallel Robots", June 2020, Associate Professor in Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Dr. Ahmad Ghasemi, " Enhanced Image-Based Visual Servoing Dealing with Uncertainties ", Feb., 2020 .
Dr. Xiaoming Zhang (Co-Supervised by Dr. Hoa), "Modeling and Control of the cooperative Automated Fiber Placement System", Oct. 2017 .
Dr. Dongdong Zheng, "Identification and Control of
Nonlinear Sigularly Perturbed Systems using Multi-Time-Scale Neural
networks", Dec. 2016., Associate Professor in Beijing Institute of Technology
Dr. Amir Hajiloo, "Robust and Multi-objective Model Predictive
Control Design for Nonlinear Systems", Feb. 2016.
Dr. Ali Fellah Jahromi (co-supervised by Dr. R. Bhat), " Modeling
and Robust Control of
Integrated Ride and Handling Systems of Passenger Cars", 2015.
Dr. Mohammad Keshmiri, " Image Based Visual Servoing Using
Trajectory Planning and Augmented Visual Servoing
Controller", 2014--Mitacs Postdoctoral.
Dr. Zhao, Yimin : Research topic--Visual Servoing for Robotic Tracking and
Positioning Systems, Research Professor in University of Arkansas Little
Rock .
Dr. Wang, Tao (co-supervised by Dr. Y.M. Zhang): Research topic--Sliding
Mode Fault Tolerant Reconfigurable Control, 2012.--Postdoctor in McGil
University.
Dr. Zhao Zhong-Yu (co-supervised by Dr. H. Hong), Ph.D thesis
"Active Fault Tolerant Control of
an Electro-Hydraulic Driven Elevator Based on Robust Adaptive
Observers", 2010.
Dr. Saber Fallah (co-supervised by Dr. R. Bhat) , Ph.D thesis
title: “New Dynamic Modeling
and Practical Control Design for Macpherson Suspension System”,
2010.-- Professor in
University of Surrey, UK since Nov., 2012.
Dr. Fu Jun (co-supervised by Dr. C.-Y. Cu), Ph.D thesis title:
“On the Adaptive Controls of
Nonlinear Systems with Different Hysteresis Model
Representations”, 2009.-- MIT postdoctoral--NSERC
Postdoctoral Fellowship holder since 2010., Professor in North Eastern
University, China, 2014.
Graduated Masters (31)
Ms.Masoodi Nia, Marzieh, "
Adaptive Correction Strategy in Robotic Gas Tungsten Arc Welding for Additive Manufacturing", Aug. 2024.
Mr. Tzvi Filler, "Real Time Control of a Weed Removal Rover Through Visual Servoing", May 2024.
Mr. Shayan Ghiasvand, "
Image Moment-based Visual Servoing for Satellite Target Tracking using a Robotic Manipulator", Nov. 2023.
Mr. Alireza Saboukhi, "
Designing and implementing a small-size Automated Fiber Placement (AFP) head capable of depositing thermoset layers on V-shape structures", April, 2023.
Mr. Jianyu Tang, "
Accuracy Improvement of Industrial robot using PID Controller based on Back-propagation Neural Networks", Sept. 2022.
Mr. Tao Zhou, "
Enhancing Path Following Accuracy of Industrial Robots with Reinforcement Learning", Sept., 2022.
Mr.
Mohsen Sadi, "UAV-based Forest Fire Detection and Localization Using Visual and Thermal Cameras", Jan. 2020.
Mr. Ibrahim Babiker, "
Dandelion Weed Detection and Recognition for a Weed Removal Robot", Aug. 2020.
Mr. Zhu YuQing , Master thesis title: “ Nonlinear System
Identification Using Genetic Algorithm and Recurrent Neural
Networks”, 2006.
Mr. Alireza Tadayoni , Master Thesis Title: “ Adaptive
Control of Harmonic Drive Motors with Parameter Varying Friction using
Structurally Dynamic Networks”, 2006
Mr. Yao Han, Master Thesis Title: “Adaptive Neural Networks
Control for Unknown Flexible Joint Robots and Piezoelectric
Actuators”, 2006.
Mr. Zhao ZhongYu , Master Thesis Title: “The Study of
Friction Variation over Temperature in a Harmonic Drive
System—Modeling and Control”, 2006
Mr. Long ShunHong , Master Thesis Title: “Active Control of
Shimmy Oscillation in Aircraft Landing Gear”, 2006
Mr. Ji Peng, Master Thesis Title: “An Experimental
Teletaction System for Detection and Display of Human Pulse”,
2006.
Mr. Fu Tian Jun, Master thesis title: “Speed- Sensorless
Torque Control of Induction Motor for Hybrid Electric Vehicles ”,
2005.