A multi-robot educational and research framework (2014)
Journal Article
Ahmad, O., Ullah, I., & Iqbal, J. (2014). A multi-robot educational and research framework. International Journal of Academic Research, 6(2), 217-222. https://doi.org/10.7813/2075-4124.2014/6-2/A.32

Robots have greatly transformed human’s life. Multi-disciplinary research in robotics essentially demands having sophisticated frameworks with diverse range of capabilities ranging from simple tasks like testing of control algorithms to handling comp... Read More about A multi-robot educational and research framework.

Human hand compatible underactuated exoskeleton robotic system (2014)
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Iqbal, J., Tsagarakis, N. G., & Caldwell, D. G. (2014). Human hand compatible underactuated exoskeleton robotic system. Electronics letters, 50(7), 494-496. https://doi.org/10.1049/el.2014.0508

A novel direct-driven and portable exoskeleton robotic system for the hand is proposed. The system design is based on the multi-parametric optimisation procedure, which considers isotropy, dexterity and exertion of perpendicular forces on the finger... Read More about Human hand compatible underactuated exoskeleton robotic system.

A novel exoskeleton robotic system for hand rehabilitation - Conceptualization to prototyping (2014)
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Iqbal, J., Khan, H., Tsagarakis, N. G., & Caldwell, D. G. (2014). A novel exoskeleton robotic system for hand rehabilitation - Conceptualization to prototyping. Biocybernetics and Biomedical Engineering, 34(2), 79-89. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbe.2014.01.003

This research presents a novel hand exoskeleton rehabilitation device to facilitate tendon therapy exercises. The exoskeleton is designed to assist fingers flexion and extension motions in a natural manner. The proposed multi-Degree Of Freedom (DOF)... Read More about A novel exoskeleton robotic system for hand rehabilitation - Conceptualization to prototyping.

A comprehensive state-of-the-art on control of industrial articulated robots (2014)
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Ajwad, S. A., Ullah, M. I., Baizid, K., & Iqbal, J. (2014). A comprehensive state-of-the-art on control of industrial articulated robots. Journal of the Balkan Tribological Association, 20(4), 499-521

Incredible applications of robotic manipulators especially in the industrial sector have drawn attention to substitute classical control techniques with more sophisticated intelligent approaches. This, consequently, has motivated robotics community t... Read More about A comprehensive state-of-the-art on control of industrial articulated robots.

Embedded control system for autarep - a novel autonomous articulated robotic educational platform (2014)
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Iqbal, U., Samad, A., Nissa, Z., & Iqbal, J. (2014). Embedded control system for autarep - a novel autonomous articulated robotic educational platform. Tehnički vjesnik – Technical Gazette, 21(6), 1255-1261

This research introduces an open-source framework, AUTonomous Articulated Robotic Educational Platform (AUTAREP). The platform is centred on a 6 Degree Of Freedom (DOF) arm with multiple feedbacks to ensure precision and autonomy. The sensory system... Read More about Embedded control system for autarep - a novel autonomous articulated robotic educational platform.

A unified SLAM solution using partial 3D structure (2014)
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Riaz Un Nabi Jafri, S., Iqbal, J., Khan, H., & Chellali, R. (2014). A unified SLAM solution using partial 3D structure. Elektronika Ir Elektrotechnika, 20(9), 3-8. https://doi.org/10.5755/j01.eee.20.9.8707

Good quality of environment mapping demands modelling the associated environment nearly to its 3D originality. This paper presents a unified Simultaneous Localisation And Mapping (SLAM) solution based on partial 3D structure. As compared to existing... Read More about A unified SLAM solution using partial 3D structure.

Design and comparison of two control strategies for multi-DOF articulated robotic arm manipulator (2014)
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ul Islam, R., Iqbal, J., & Khan, Q. (2014). Design and comparison of two control strategies for multi-DOF articulated robotic arm manipulator. Journal of Control Engineering and Applied Informatics, 16(2), 28-39

This paper is aimed at mathematical modeling and design of a robust control strategy for a multi Degree Of Freedom (DOF) manipulator. A novel AUTonomous Articulated Robotic Educational Platform (AUTAREP), centered on a 6 DOF arm, is introduced in the... Read More about Design and comparison of two control strategies for multi-DOF articulated robotic arm manipulator.

An open-source multi-DOF articulated robotic educational platform for autonomous object manipulation (2013)
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Manzoor, S., Ul Islam, R., Khalid, A., Samad, A., & Iqbal, J. (2014). An open-source multi-DOF articulated robotic educational platform for autonomous object manipulation. Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, 30(3), 351-362. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rcim.2013.11.003

This research presents an autonomous robotic framework for academic, vocational and training purpose. The platform is centred on a 6 Degree Of Freedom (DOF) serial robotic arm. The kinematic and dynamic models of the robot have been derived to facili... Read More about An open-source multi-DOF articulated robotic educational platform for autonomous object manipulation.

Real-time target detection and tracking: A comparative in-depth review of strategies (2013)
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Iqbal, J., Pasha, M., Riaz-un-Nabi, Khan, H., & Iqbal, J. (2013). Real-time target detection and tracking: A comparative in-depth review of strategies. Life science journal, 10(3), 804-813

This survey reports the approaches for object detection and successful target tracking based on image acquisition for real time applications. Moving target detection and its tracking is an important research topic in computer vision and robotics. Com... Read More about Real-time target detection and tracking: A comparative in-depth review of strategies.

A novel track-drive mobile robotic framework for conducting projects on robotics and control systems (2013)
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Iqbal, J., Riaz un Nabi, S., Attayyab Khan, A., & Khan, H. (2013). A novel track-drive mobile robotic framework for conducting projects on robotics and control systems. Life science journal, 10(3), 130-137

This paper presents a novel robotic framework to help students to practically grasp the concepts of Robotics and Control Systems in a laboratory environment. The framework is centered on a robotic rover having two tank-like tracks which permit locomo... Read More about A novel track-drive mobile robotic framework for conducting projects on robotics and control systems.