Computational Engineering & Robotics Research
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Active Research Projects
Current research initiatives organized by domain and application area
Computer Vision
4 active projects
activitytracker
Machine learning and computer vision-based human activity tracking and recognition system for workplace safety monitoring
digitaltwin
Digital twins for industrial sites using computer vision and machine learning for safety and efficiency enhancement
inventory
Novel computer vision and probabilistic inference system for tracking 600,000+ sheet metal parts in shipyard with IoT integration
pointcloud
Data-driven machine learning method for recognizing and detecting 3D objects in point cloud data from laser scanners and LiDAR systems
Engineering Computation
4 active projects
meshing
Study of automated hex-dominant meshes in computational solid/fluid mechanics with convergence analysis and laser-digitized 3D data integration
crash
Computational framework applying high-fidelity digital dummy technology from automotive industry to design optimization of safety gear products
metalam
Computational framework for predicting structural performance of additively manufactured metal parts for aerospace applications
shapeopt
Novel data-driven approach combining computational fluid dynamics and deep neural networks to optimize product shapes for improved aerodynamic and hydrodynamic performance
Factory Automation
2 active projects
binpicking
Computer vision system for identifying and locating parts in bins or conveyors for robotic bin picking with optimal part selection algorithms
plasticparts
Robotic inspection system for injection-molded plastic parts using machine vision to detect weld lines, scratches, and particles for automated quality control
Aerial Robotics
1 active projects
Medical Imaging
1 active projects
Biomedical Engineering
2 active projects
cell3dp-bme
Novel computational method for generating 3D cell structures for polymer and metal 3D printing targeting medical devices and consumer products
tbi
Finite element simulation of traumatic brain injury in collaboration with University of Pittsburgh using High Definition Fiber Tractography visualization of neural fibers
Control Systems
1 active projects
Medical Devices
3 active projects
clubfoot
Novel approach to clubfoot deformity correction using six degrees of freedom analysis reduced to 2DOF with axis-angle representation for compact fixator design
mask
Improved fit and comfort of masks for treating ALS and obstructive sleep apnea using 3D printing and scanning for mass customization
prosthesis
Novel compliance-matched 3D-printed elastic liner for prosthetics to improve comfort and performance by customizing the interface between prosthesis and soft tissue
Additive Manufacturing
1 active projects
Mobile Robotics
2 active projects
roboconstruction
Construction/mining robot with hyperspectral camera for autonomous equipment operation and material analysis
slam
Unmanned ground vehicle with cameras and LiDAR for autonomous exploration and inspection of indoor environments using semantic SLAM
Service Robotics
1 active projects
Machine Learning
2 active projects
shapeanalysis
AI-powered system for understanding engineering drawings to estimate costs, delivery times, and vendor matching in e-commerce
inspection
Machine learning and computer vision-powered legged robot system for automated window frame quality inspection
Construction Robotics
2 active projects
fenestration
Automated window placement system using robotic actuators and machine vision to reduce installation time from 20 minutes to 5 minutes
inspection
Legged robot system with pan-tilt-zoom camera using computer vision and deep learning to inspect window frames and detect surface defects
Industrial Robotics
3 active projects
gesture
Natural user interface using hand gesture recognition for robot motion teaching in factory automation and UAV control
depowdering
Automated robotic system for safe and efficient removal of excess powder from additively manufactured parts
metrology
Advanced robotic metrology system for precise measurement and quality control of additively manufactured parts
Sports Technology
1 active projects
Medical Technology
2 active projects
medphantom
Advanced medical phantoms with embedded sensors for realistic surgical training and skill assessment
sleep
Detection of snoring and sleep apnea using machine learning signal processing methods in collaboration with leading medical device manufacturers
Robotics
2 active projects
Medical Robotics
1 active projects
Agricultural Technology
1 active projects
Infrastructure
1 active projects
Marine Robotics
1 active projects
E-commerce Technology
1 active projects
Inspection Robotics
1 active projects
Manufacturing
1 active projects
Human-Computer Interface
1 active projects
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