Tag: robotics
Kick-off meeting of Beyond the Classroom: Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, and Haptics for Enhanced Surgical Training and Education (ImmersiveSurgicalEdu)
The journey begins for the "Beyond the Classroom: Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, and Haptics for Enhanced Surgical Training and Education" project, ImmersiveSurgicalEdu! I am happy to announce the successful kick-off meeting of our groundbreaking research initiative, ImmersiveSurgicalEdu. Our mission is to revolutionize surgical training and education through the integration of virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and haptic technology, creating a truly immersive hands-on laborat
A comprehensive framework for hand gesture recognition using hybrid-metaheuristic algorithms and deep learning models
I'm happy to share our recent paper: Hassan Mohyuddin, Syed Kumayl Raza Moosavi, Muhammad Hamza Zafar and Filippo Sanfilippo. A comprehensive framework for hand gesture recognition using hybrid-metaheuristic algorithms and deep learning models. Array, 2023. ???? Access the paper here: Read It Now ???? Key Insights: We harnessed data from a Leap Motion Controller (LMC) and a unique Spotted Hyena-based Chimp Optimization Algorithm (SSC) to select crucial features and train deep neural networ
AI- and Robotics-enabled Systems, a Forward Leap Into Real Life Applications
I had the privilege of being the International Guest Speaker at the School of Computing Technologies on Tuesday, 13 June 2023. It was an honour to present a seminar as a fellow OpenInnoTrain Secondee. I would like to express my gratitude to Professor Fabio Zambetta, the Associate Dean of Artificial Intelligence in the School of Computing Technologies, for the warm welcome and introduction. I also would like to thank the entire RMIT team that welcomed me. The event provided a fantastic platform
Project funded: Beyond the Classroom: Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, and Haptics for Enhanced Surgical Training and Education (ImmersiveSurgicalEdu)
Exciting News! I am thrilled to share that our groundbreaking research project, "Beyond the Classroom: Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, and Haptics for Enhanced Surgical Training and Education" (ImmersiveSurgicalEdu), has been funded. Our goal is to combine the capabilities of virtual and augmented reality (VR, AR) technologies with low-cost wearable haptic devices to create a hapto-audio-visual hands-on laboratory environment. Under the Erasmus+ Cooperation Partnerships in Higher Educatio
Robotics in Search and Rescue (SAR) Operations: An Ethical and Design Perspective Framework for Response Phase
Exciting news! Our team has just published a new article titled "Robotics in Search and Rescue (SAR) Operations: An Ethical and Design Perspective Framework for Response Phase" in the journal of Applied Sciences. I am grateful to all my co-authors for their incredible contributions! Hareesh Chitikena, Filippo Sanfilippo, and Shugen Ma. 2023. "Robotics in Search and Rescue (SAR) Operations: An Ethical and Design Perspective Framework for Response Phase" Applied Sciences 13, n
Improved Reptile Search Optimization Algorithm: Application on Regression and Classification Problems
Exciting news! Our team has just published a new article titled "Improved Reptile Search Optimization Algorithm: Application on Regression and Classification Problems" in the journal of Applied Sciences. I am grateful to all my co-authors for their incredible contributions! Khan, Muhammad Kamran, Muhammad Hamza Zafar, Saad Rashid, Majad Mansoor, Syed Kumayl Raza Moosavi, and Filippo Sanfilippo. "Improved Reptile Search Optimization Algorithm: Application on Regression a
Pervasive and Connected Digital Twins for Edge Computing Enabled Industrial Applications
Our team has exciting news to share today! The following article was proudly presented at the 56th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences by the authors: Filippo Sanfilippo, Even Falkenberg Langås, Halima Bukhari and Stian Robstad. Pervasive and Connected Digital Twins for Edge Computing Enabled Industrial Applications. In Proceeding of the 56th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS 2023), Maui, Hawaii, United States of America. 2023. I am especially p
Teaching Motion Control in Mechatronics Education Using an Open Framework Based on the Elevator Model
A new paper has been published in the journal of Robotics. The selected article is: Filippo Sanfilippo, Martin Økter, Tine Eie and Morten Ottestad. Teaching Motion Control in Mechatronics Education Using an Open Framework Based on the Elevator Model. Machines 10(10), 2022. URL, DOI BibTeX This work was supported by the Top Research Centre Mechatronics (TRCM), University of Agder (UiA), Norway. I really thank all my co-authors and I congratulate all of t
Best Paper Award at the 7th International STEM Education Conference (iSTEM-Ed 2022)
Best Paper Award at the 7th International STEM Education Conference (iSTEM-Ed 2022). I am very glad to announce that our work has won the "Best Paper Award" at the 7th International STEM Education Conference (iSTEM-Ed 2022). The awarded scientific article is: Filippo Sanfilippo, Martin Økter, Tine Eie and Morten Ottestad. An Open Framework for teaching Motion Control for Mechatronics Education. In Proc. of the 7th International STEM Education Conference (iSTEM-Ed 2022), Sukhothai, Thaila
NAIS 2022 Keynote: AI- and Robotics-enabled systems, a forward leap into real life applications
Looking forward to presenting my keynote titled “AI- and Robotics-enabled systems, a forward leap into real life applications” at the 2022 symposium of the Norwegian AI Society on May 31 - June 1, OsloMet - Oslo Metropolitan University. AI- and Robotics-enabled systems are becoming more and more relevant for real life applications. This technology may enable society to a conceptual leap forward especially concerning demanding real-life scenarios. In this talk, different scenarios wi
Forward leap into the metaverse: integrating VR/AR and haptics in STEM education
Our work has been selected by the editors as the cover of the forthcoming issue of the Robotics journal. Cover Story (view full-size image): With the introduction of the metaverse, the virtual digital world is going to take a conceptual leap forward. As technology progresses, bringing us new immersive worlds, we must adapt how we educate students and equip teachers to face these new challenges. In this perspective, hands-on laboratory work and practical experience are currently under-
Forward Kinematic Modelling with Radial Basis Function Neural Network Tuned with a Novel Meta-Heuristic Algorithm for Robotic Manipulators
A new paper has been published in the journal of Robotics. The selected article is: Syed Kumayl Raza Moosavi, Muhammad Hamza Zafar and Filippo Sanfilippo. Forward Kinematic Modelling with Radial Basis Function Neural Network Tuned with a Novel Meta-Heuristic Algorithm for Robotic Manipulators. Robotics 11(2), 2022. URL, DOI BibTeX This research is supported by the Top Research Centre Mechatronics (TRCM), University of Agder (UiA), Norway, https://www.uia.n
Supervised Theses
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| Interfacing an EEG Headset with a 3D Simulation Environment for Rehabilitation in Partially Paraplegic,Stroke Victims. Student: Tom Verplaetse; BSc in Automation Engineering, Department of Engineering and Natural Sciences, AAUC. Advisors: Robin Trulssen Bye, Filippo Sanfilippo. |
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| On the Usage of Single-Electrode EEG Devices for Biometric-Based Person Identification. Students: Guilherme Felipe Bosger, Rodrigo Bessa Juliao, Hugo de Almeida Ribeiro; BSc in Automation Engineering, Department of Engineering and Natural Sciences, AAUC. Advisors: Filippo Sanfilippo, Siebe van Albada. |
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| Active Heave Compensating Crane for Loading/Unloading of Platform Supply Vessels (PSV). Students: Ivan Flatval, Ørjan Gjelseth; BSc in Automation Engineering, Department of Engineering and Natural Sciences, AAUC. Company Contact: Dag Sverre Grønmyr, Rolls Royce Marine. Advisors: Siebe van Albada, Filippo Sanfilippo. |
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Supervised Student Projects
Among all the supervised student projects, a selection of them is listed in the following.
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Grasping and Locomotion for Modular Snake-Like Robots in a Search and Rescue Operations Scenario.Student: Per Myren. Student Summer Job within the BSc in Automation Engineering, Department of Engineering and Natural Sciences, AAUC. Advisors: Filippo Sanfilippo and Houxiang Zhang. |
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| Fall 2014 | |
Wearable Tactile Feedback Integration for Offshore Operations.Students: Bjørn Tomren, Kai Henning Humberset and Rolf-Magnus Hjørungdal; within the course of Mechatronics, robots and deck machines, BSc in Automation Engineering, Department of Engineering and Natural Sciences, AAUC. Advisors: Filippo Sanfilippo and Houxiang Zhang. |
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A Wave Simulator Framework for Offshore Crane Operations.Students: Håkon Østrem, Håkon Eikrem and Bjarne Humlen; within the course of Real-time computer programming, BSc in Automation Engineering, Department of Engineering and Natural Sciences, AAUC. Advisors: Filippo Sanfilippo, Girts Strazdins, Ivar Blindheim and Webjørn Rekdalsbakken. Within the following project: project description. |
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A Camera Guided Laser Shooter for Tracking Moving Objects.Students: Birger Skogeng Pedersen and Webjørn Yksnøy Bergmann; within the course of Real-time computer programming, BSc in Automation Engineering, Department of Engineering and Natural Sciences, AAUC. Advisors: Filippo Sanfilippo, Girts Strazdins, Ivar Blindheim and Webjørn Rekdalsbakken. Link: project demo. |
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Advanced Control Methods for a Search & Rescue Drone.Students: Rolf Ottar Rovde, Kristian Østgaard and Kim Gjøran Robertsen; within the course of Real-time computer programming, BSc in Automation Engineering, Department of Engineering and Natural Sciences, AAUC. Advisors: Filippo Sanfilippo, Girts Strazdins, Ivar Blindheim and Webjørn Rekdalsbakken. Link: project demo. |
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An Automated Monitoring System for Detecting Suspicious Subjects in Crowded Areas.Students: Benjamin Selvåg Skinnes, Øyvind Valderhaug Strømsheim and Steffen Sunde; within the course of Real-time computer programming, BSc in Automation Engineering, Department of Engineering and Natural Sciences, AAUC. Advisors: Filippo Sanfilippo, Girts Strazdins, Ivar Blindheim and Webjørn Rekdalsbakken. Link: project demo. |
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| Summer 2013 | |
Development of an Integrated Virtual-Prototyping Framework for Designing Modular Robotic Hands.Students: Stian Sandviknes, Ole Jonny Varhaugvik and Andreas Bull Enger; Student Summer Job within the BSc in Automation Engineering, Department of Engineering and Natural Sciences, AAUC. Advisors: Filippo Sanfilippo and Houxiang Zhang. Within the following project: project description. |
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| Summer 2012 | |
Haptic Feedback Integration for Maritime Crane Control.Student: Lars Ivar Hatledal; Student Summer Job within the BSc in Automation Engineering, Department of Engineering and Natural Sciences, AAUC. Advisors: Filippo Sanfilippo and Houxiang Zhang. Within the following project: project description. |
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| Spring 2012 | |
A Modular Grasping Snake Robot.Students: Gøncz Thomas, Frostad Katrine, Hjelme Camilla Hesseberg, Helland Thomas; within the course of Mechatronics, robots and deck machines, BSc in Automation Engineering, Department of Engineering and Natural Sciences, AAUC. Advisors: Filippo Sanfilippo and Houxiang Zhang. Link: project description. |
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The Demonstrator and Imitator Robots.Students: Ole Martin Longva, Marius Pieroth Skinnes, Christian Steiner Nilsen, Jan Ove Strand; within the course of Mechatronics, robots and deck machines, BSc in Automation Engineering, Department of Engineering and Natural Sciences, AAUC. Advisors: Filippo Sanfilippo and Houxiang Zhang. Link: project description. |
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A Modular 5-Legged Robot.Students: Håkon Sandanger Lunheim, Kenneth Strandabø, Eskil Fjørtoft Breivik, Jonas Roald Nordstrand in one group and Lars Ivar Hatledal, Ådne Heggem and Økland Higraff Espen in another group; within the course of Mechatronics, robots and deck machines, BSc in Automation Engineering, Department of Engineering and Natural Sciences, AAUC. Advisors: Filippo Sanfilippo and Houxiang Zhang. Link: project description. |
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A Modular H-Shaped 4-Legged Robot.Students: Roy Perez Folke-Olsen, Kim Andrè Langelo, Christoffer Flesjø Toverød; within the course of Mechatronics, robots and deck machines, BSc in Automation Engineering, Department of Engineering and Natural Sciences, AAUC. Advisors: Filippo Sanfilippo and Houxiang Zhang. Link: project description. |
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A Modular Robotic Hand with Vision Object Recognition capabilities.Students: Kim Andrè Sund, Kjetil Thorsen, Svein Rune Stangeland, Brita Erica Godfrey; within the course ofMechatronics, robots and deck machines, BSc in Automation Engineering, Department of Engineering andNatural Sciences, AAUC. Advisors: Filippo Sanfilippo and Houxiang Zhang. Link: project description. |
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Funding Projects
The work concerning maritime cranes and robot was partly supported by the Research Council of Norway through the Centres of Excellence funding scheme, project number 223254 and the Innovation Programme for Maritime Activities and Offshore Operations, project number 217768. In this context, a close cooperation is established with different partners including Rolls-Royce Marine AS, Norway, Huse Engineering, and the Offshore Simulation Centre AS.
Support was also received from the Centre for Autonomous Marine Operations and Systems (AMOS), Research Council of Norway, Centres of Excellence funding scheme, project number 223254.
Regarding robotic hands, the work was partially supported by the European Commission with the Collaborative Project no. 248587, “THE Hand Embodied”, within the FP7-ICT- 2009-4-2-1 program “Cognitive Systems and Robotics” and the Collaborative EU-Project “Hands.dvi” in the context of ECHORD (European Clearing House for Open Robotics Development). In this context, a close cooperation was established with the Department of Advanced Robotics at the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Italy, and the Department of Information Engineering at the University of Siena, Italy.
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