Laboratory of Informative Techniques and Processes in Mechatronics and Robotics
“Cutting-edge research in Mechatronics and Robotics, and solutions for current and potential future needs of regional and international industries“
SERVICES:
The laboratory mainly undertakes basic and generic research in these areas in collaboration with the industry, other research centres and laboratories, and universities.
Our objective is to deterministically produce higher performance at lower costs.
RESEARCH TOPICS:
Complex and unconventional algorithms and controlsystems for MRSS (fuzzy, neuronal, adaptive, robust, control in fault conditions, etc.)
Flexible manufacturing processes
Applications of the MRSS for specific domains (assembly tasks, medical services, person assistance, rehabilitationetc.)
Wheeled mobile robots navigation,
path planning and control systems, collision avoidance
Biped and multi-legged locomotion
MRSS in automotive industry
Telecontrol systems of the MRSS,
telepresence and teleoperation
Control systems of the robots in
cooperative and coordinative tasks
Using smart materials (ER, MR, SMA etc.)
to MRSS
Unconventional MRSS (hyper-redundant structures, modular and reconfigurable structures, biorobotics, under actuated structures, MEMS, etc.)
Haptic and human-machine interfaces
Smart houses
Pattern recognition, robot vision, visual servoing
Wearable robotics
Virtual reality
RESEARCH OBJECTIVES:
Mechatronic or Robotic Structures and Systems(MRSS) design
MRSS kinematic and dynamic modelling and simulation
MRSS control
MRSS integration in complex manufacturing systems, applications
Research Facilities and Tools:
Full-HD 3D displayAlioscopy 42″ – for real-time graphics, professional imaging, design and prototyping.
Robot Kuka KR 6 R900 sixxAgilus with gripper and compliance system – for robotic applications design.
Head Mounted Display – OculusRift Developer – for virtual application testing and design.
“All in one” HMI and PLC; – for control algorithms and systems implementation.
System for high speed image acquisition with dedicated software – for image acquisition and pattern recognition.
HMI and programmable logic controllers – for control algorithms and systems implementation
Digital printer for printing directly on objects with dedicated software
Linear axes with control system – for mechatronic system design and implementation.
3D design software – design, simulation, animation for a large domain of applications in mechatronics and robotics.
SCADA software and testing system – for the development and testing of SCADA applications.
Laser engraving and cutting machine with dedicated software – for achievement of designed components.
Computer-controlled milling machine with 3 axes and dedicated software – for achievement of designed components.
Dual Channel Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator.
CyberGlove Data Glove, PolhemusFastrak, CyberGlove SDK.