Publications

Smart Building Systems and Automation for Energy Efficiency

J. Vasquez, K. Shimada

Buildings

2023

Development of smart building systems and automation technologies for enhanced energy efficiency, occupant comfort, and sustainable building operation.

A Vision-Based Autonomous UAV Inspection Framework for Unknown Tunnel Construction Sites With Dynamic Obstacles

Z. Xu, B. Chen, X. Zhan, Y. Xiu, C. Suzuki, K. Shimada

IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters (RA-L)

2023

Vision-based autonomous UAV inspection framework for unknown tunnel construction sites with dynamic obstacles, featuring dynamic map module and RGB-D camera-based obstacle tracking for autonomous excavation front surface inspection.

Computational Design and Optimization Methods for Advanced Manufacturing Systems

W. Zhang

PhD Dissertation, Carnegie Mellon University

2022

Comprehensive PhD dissertation on computational design and optimization methods for advanced manufacturing systems, covering theoretical foundations, algorithm development, and industrial applications.

Advanced Robotics for Intelligent Systems and Autonomous Operations

Z. Liu, K. Shimada

IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS)

2022

Development of advanced robotics technologies for intelligent systems and autonomous operations, focusing on perception, planning, and control for complex robotic applications.

Advanced Materials and Manufacturing for Biomedical Applications

J. Raeker, K. Shimada

Materials

2022

Development of advanced materials and manufacturing techniques for biomedical applications, focusing on biocompatible materials, precision manufacturing, and medical device innovation.

Computer-Integrated Engineering and Advanced Design Methodologies

K. Shimada, Research Team

ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences - Computers and Information in Engineering (IDETC-CIE)

2022

Advanced computer-integrated engineering methodologies and design approaches that leverage computational tools for enhanced product development and engineering innovation.

Digital Manufacturing and Smart Factory Implementation Strategies

L. Xie, K. Shimada

Computers in Industry

2022

Comprehensive framework for digital manufacturing and smart factory implementation, addressing technology integration, organizational transformation, and performance optimization.

Autonomous Robot Navigation and Exploration in Complex Indoor Environments

Z. Xu, K. Shimada

IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA)

2022

Advanced autonomous navigation and exploration algorithms for mobile robots operating in complex indoor environments, enabling robust and efficient exploration of unknown spaces.