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Modeling and Robust Control of Twin Rotor MIMO System
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Shah, S. H., Khan, S. G., Iqbal, J., & Alharthi, M. (2019, October). Modeling and Robust Control of Twin Rotor MIMO System. Presented at 2019 International Conference on Robotics and Automation in Industry (ICRAI)

Recently, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have witnessed immense popularity in various fields, ranging from surveillance, rescue, and fire fighting to other more sophisticated military and commercial applications. However, due to their highly nonline... Read More about Modeling and Robust Control of Twin Rotor MIMO System.

Biomarkers, dementia, and public health
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Wright, C. F., Hall, A., Matthews, F. E., & Brayne, C. Biomarkers, dementia, and public health

Public health is defined as the organized efforts of society to improve health. This is often framed in terms of prevention, with primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention representing, respectively, fundamental prevention through understanding of... Read More about Biomarkers, dementia, and public health.

Stereovision-based real-time obstacle detection scheme for Unmanned Ground Vehicle with steering wheel drive mechanism
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Khan, M., Hassan, S., Ahmed, S. I., & Iqbal, J. (2017, March). Stereovision-based real-time obstacle detection scheme for Unmanned Ground Vehicle with steering wheel drive mechanism. Presented at 2017 International Conference on Communication, Computing and Digital Systems (C-CODE), Islamabad, Pakistan

This paper highlights the importance of an autonomous navigation scheme for an Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) operating under a complex operational scenario that requires obstacle detection. The proposed scheme is based on the construction and investi... Read More about Stereovision-based real-time obstacle detection scheme for Unmanned Ground Vehicle with steering wheel drive mechanism.

MPC and H-Infinity Based Feedback Control of Non-Linear Robotic Manipulator
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Ullah, M. I., Ajwad, S. A., Irfan, M., & Iqbal, J. (2016, December). MPC and H-Infinity Based Feedback Control of Non-Linear Robotic Manipulator. Presented at FIT 2016 - 14th International Conference on Frontiers of Information Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan

Pressing demands of accuracy, repeatability, reliability and productivity in today's robotic applications has highlighted significance of modern control techniques. This research proposes two non-linear design techniques, Model Predictive Control (MP... Read More about MPC and H-Infinity Based Feedback Control of Non-Linear Robotic Manipulator.

Flexible joint robotic manipulator: Modeling and design of robust control law
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Aziz, H. M. W., & Iqbal, J. (2016, November). Flexible joint robotic manipulator: Modeling and design of robust control law. Presented at 2nd International Conference on Robotics and Artificial Intelligence, ICRAI 2016, Rawalpindi, Pakistan

This paper presents modeling and sophisticated control of a single Degree Of Freedom (DOF) flexible robotic arm. The derived model is based on Euler-Lagrange approach while the first and second order (super twisting) Sliding Mode Control (SMC) is pro... Read More about Flexible joint robotic manipulator: Modeling and design of robust control law.

A centralized architecture for inventory management using RFID
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Zohaib, M., Pasha, S. M., Hassan, Z., & Iqbal, J. (2016, November). A centralized architecture for inventory management using RFID. Presented at 2016 2nd International Conference on Robotics and Artificial Intelligence, ICRAI 2016, Rawalpindi, Pakistan

The paper presents Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) based solution for inventory management reported by the researchers in various case studies of warehouses. Limitations and challenges faced by companies in monitoring and managing inventory are... Read More about A centralized architecture for inventory management using RFID.

Sliding mode control of rigid-link anthropomorphic robotic arm
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Ajwad, S. A., Islam, R. U., Azam, M. R., Ullah, M. I., & Iqbal, J. (2016, November). Sliding mode control of rigid-link anthropomorphic robotic arm. Presented at 2nd International Conference on Robotics and Artificial Intelligence, ICRAI 2016, Rawalpindi, Pakistan

Increasing demands of accuracy, productivity, reliability and repeatability in today's robotic applications have highlighted significance of modern control techniques. The associated control law must be able to handle perturbation forces, joint frict... Read More about Sliding mode control of rigid-link anthropomorphic robotic arm.

Towards autonomy in agriculture: Design and prototyping of a robotic vehicle with seed selector
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Hassan, M. U., Ullah, M., & Iqbal, J. (2016, November). Towards autonomy in agriculture: Design and prototyping of a robotic vehicle with seed selector. Presented at 2016 2nd International Conference on Robotics and Artificial Intelligence, ICRAI 2016, Rawalpindi, Pakistan

Traditional method of seeding by farmers demands laborious work and is now becoming story of the past. Technological revolution in mechatronics and allied areas is reshaping the agricultural processes, making the robots an integral part of this autom... Read More about Towards autonomy in agriculture: Design and prototyping of a robotic vehicle with seed selector.

Robotized task time scheduling and optimization based on Genetic Algorithms for non redundant industrial manipulators
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Baizid, K., Meddahi, A., Yousnadj, A., Chellali, R., Khan, H., & Iqbal, J. (2014, October). Robotized task time scheduling and optimization based on Genetic Algorithms for non redundant industrial manipulators. Presented at 2014 IEEE International Symposium on Robotic and Sensors Environments (ROSE), Timisoara, Romania

Industrial robot manipulators must work as fast as possible in order to increase the productivity. This goal could be achieved by increasing robots speed or/and optimizing the trajectories followed by robots while performing assembly, welding or simi... Read More about Robotized task time scheduling and optimization based on Genetic Algorithms for non redundant industrial manipulators.

Meta-Heuristic Optimization of Sliding Mode Control—Application to Quadrotor-Based Inspection of Solar Panels
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Rezoug, A., Bouderbala, F.-Z., Baizid, K., & Iqbal, J. (2022, December). Meta-Heuristic Optimization of Sliding Mode Control—Application to Quadrotor-Based Inspection of Solar Panels. Presented at 1st International Conference on Advanced Renewable Energy Systems (ICARES 2022), Tipaza, Algeria

In this paper, inspection of solar energy system is addressed using a quadrotor unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) system. The accurate positioning of the system on the solar panel requires a robust controller to precisely address the fault while ensuring... Read More about Meta-Heuristic Optimization of Sliding Mode Control—Application to Quadrotor-Based Inspection of Solar Panels.

Designing for diverse learners
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Fallin, L., & Tomlinson, T. Designing for diverse learners. Presented at ALDcon22: The Learning Development Conference

Learning and teaching are only sustainable if accessible and inclusive. For this reason, we produced the Designing for diverse learners poster, a set of easy to follow guidance on developing learning resources to support learners with a variety of ne... Read More about Designing for diverse learners.

A Cost Modeling Method Based on AADL2
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Mian, Z., Tang, C., Gao, Y., Jia, S., Shi, X., & Chen, J. (2019, November). A Cost Modeling Method Based on AADL2. Presented at 2019 4th International Conference on System Reliability and Safety, ICSRS 2019, Rome, Italy

The Architecture Analysis and Design Language (AADL) is widely used in the modeling, analysis and verification of the dependability-critical system. Previously, we have implemented the multi-objective (based on dependability and cost) architecture op... Read More about A Cost Modeling Method Based on AADL2.

Flexible Ontology-Driven Educational Apps and Social Media for Learners with a Disability
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Nganji, J. T., Brayshaw, M., & Gordon, N. (2022, June). Flexible Ontology-Driven Educational Apps and Social Media for Learners with a Disability. Presented at HCII 2022: Learning and Collaboration Technologies. Designing the Learner and Teacher Experience

This paper explores how to build ontology-driven learning systems from a flexible disability-aware mentality and augment them into a learning blend that embraces social media. The approach emphasizes the use of user centered flexible software in a bl... Read More about Flexible Ontology-Driven Educational Apps and Social Media for Learners with a Disability.

In-situ measurement and prediction of traffic noise transmission loss across a residential flat unit façade installed with two plenum windows
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Tang, S. K., & Li, X. (2020, August). In-situ measurement and prediction of traffic noise transmission loss across a residential flat unit façade installed with two plenum windows. Presented at InterNoise20, Seoul, South Korea

In the present study, the traffic noise transmission loss across a residential flat unit façade installed with two plenum windows are measured in-situ in a 30-storey high-rise building located in an opened environment next to a very busy and noisy ma... Read More about In-situ measurement and prediction of traffic noise transmission loss across a residential flat unit façade installed with two plenum windows.

Tidal Turbine Benchmarking Exercise: Environmental Characterisation and Geometry Specification
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Tucker Harvey, S. W., Chen, X., Rowe, D., Bhavsar, K., Allsop, T., Gilbert, J., Stallard, T., Vogel, C. R., & Willden, R. H. J. (2021, September). Tidal Turbine Benchmarking Exercise: Environmental Characterisation and Geometry Specification. Presented at European Wave and Tidal Energy Conference (EWTEC) 2021, Plymouth, UK

Uncertainty in tidal turbine loading contributes significantly to conservatism in turbine design. This uncertainty originates not only from a lack of knowledge of the flow field at a particular site, but also from lack of understanding of the fundame... Read More about Tidal Turbine Benchmarking Exercise: Environmental Characterisation and Geometry Specification.

HEXOSYS II - Towards realization of light mass robotics for the hand
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Iqbal, J., Ahmad, O., & Malik, A. (2011, December). HEXOSYS II - Towards realization of light mass robotics for the hand. Presented at 2011 IEEE 14th International Multitopic Conference (INMIC), Karachi, Pakistan

This research presents a prototype of a direct-driven, optimized and light-mass hand exoskeleton that is designed to fit over the dorsal side of the hand, thus retaining palm free for interaction with real/virtual objects. The link lengths of the pro... Read More about HEXOSYS II - Towards realization of light mass robotics for the hand.

Is Carbon Capture a Viable Solution to Decarbonise the Shipping Industry?
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Font Palma, C. (2021, June). Is Carbon Capture a Viable Solution to Decarbonise the Shipping Industry?. Presented at TCCS-11. The 11th Trondheim Conference on Carbon Capture, Transport and Storage, virtual

This work presents some insights into two different options for onboard carbon capture and storage (OCCS). Previous studies have shown that solvent-based carbon capture is feasible, and that the new equipment installed for CO2 capture would not debil... Read More about Is Carbon Capture a Viable Solution to Decarbonise the Shipping Industry?.

Deep Learning-Based Colorectal Cancer Image Segmentation and Classification: A Concise Bibliometric Analysis
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Fagbola, T. M., Aderemi, E. T., & Thakur, C. S. (2024, August). Deep Learning-Based Colorectal Cancer Image Segmentation and Classification: A Concise Bibliometric Analysis. Presented at 7th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Computing and Data Communication Systems (icABCD), Mauritius

The use of Deep Learning (DL)-based methods for Colorectal Cancer (CRC) classification and segmentation has gained significant attention in recent times. This study employs a bibliometric analysis to investigate the state-of-The-art research on DL-ba... Read More about Deep Learning-Based Colorectal Cancer Image Segmentation and Classification: A Concise Bibliometric Analysis.

Enhanced Switching in Solid Polymer Electrolyte Memristor Devices via the addition of Interfacial Barriers and Quantum Dots
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Gater, M., Adawi, A., & Kemp, N. (2023, December). Enhanced Switching in Solid Polymer Electrolyte Memristor Devices via the addition of Interfacial Barriers and Quantum Dots. Presented at NANOARCH 2023: IEEE/ACM International Symposium on Nanoscale Architectures, Dresden, Germany

We report on the electrical effects of single and double polymer (polymethacrylate) barriers on polyethylene oxide (PEO) based memristors. The single barrier device with an active layer embedded with WS2 quantum dots is also investigated. The additio... Read More about Enhanced Switching in Solid Polymer Electrolyte Memristor Devices via the addition of Interfacial Barriers and Quantum Dots.