We present a visual servoing system for the synchronization of a robot with a dynamic rigid body using a particle filter-based state estimator. We experimentally demonstrate its application for robotic loading of parts onto oscillating hangers in an industrial paint line. The particle filter is...
In this paper we provide insights and methods for using image segmentation for the purposes of automatic corrosion damage detection. Automatic image analysis is needed in order to process all data retrieved from drone-driven industrial inspections. To this end we provide three main contributions...
The demand for autonomous robotic solutions capable of operating in complex and dangerous environments – such as those found in inspection and maintenance (I&M) operations – is growing. However, the success of autonomous system deployments relies heavily on their actual and human-perceived safety...
Robot manipulators and unmanned vehicles are continuing to make their way into more and more applications within inspection and maintenance. These robots are generating a vast amount of data from the assets they are being deployed on. And the data can be vital in identifying maintenance needs and...
Remote controlled robots on offshore oil and gas platforms can potentially reduce costs and improve environment, health and safety issues. A key to successful remote control is to provide onshore operators with a sufficient overview of the processes offshore. To this end, robot manipulators...