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Enhancing brain tumor classification with transfer learning across multiple classes: an in-depth analysis. (2023)
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AHMMED, S., PODDER, P., MONDAL, M.R.H., RAHMAN, S.M.A., KANNAN, S., HASAN, M.J., ROHAN, A. and PROSVIRIN, A.E. 2023. Enhancing brain tumor classification with transfer learning across multiple classes: an in-depth analysis. Biomedinformatics [online], 3(4), pages 1124-1144. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/biomedinformatics3040068

This study focuses on leveraging data-driven techniques to diagnose brain tumors through magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) images. Utilizing the rule of deep learning (DL), we introduce and fine-tune two robust frameworks, ResNet 50 and Inception V3,... Read More about Enhancing brain tumor classification with transfer learning across multiple classes: an in-depth analysis..

A model-based tracking control scheme for nonlinear industrial processes involving joint unscented Kalman filter. (2023)
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BHADRA, S., PANDA, A., BHOWMICK, P. and KANNAN, S. 2023. A model-based tracking control scheme for nonlinear industrial processes involving joint unscented Kalman filter. Journal of control and decision [online], Latest Articles. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1080/23307706.2023.2202183

This paper proposes a model-based reference tracking scheme for stable, MIMO, nonlinear processes. A Joint Unscented Kalman Filtering technique is exploited here to develop a stochastic model of the physical process via simultaneous estimation of the... Read More about A model-based tracking control scheme for nonlinear industrial processes involving joint unscented Kalman filter..

Model predictive control of connected spacecraft formation. (2022)
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KANNAN, S., BHOWMICK, P. and ALAMDARI, S.A.S. 2022. Model predictive control of connected spacecraft formation. IFAC papers online [online], 55(22): proceedings of the 22nd IFAC (International Federation of Automatic Control) symposium on Automatic control in aerospace 2022 (ACA 2022), 21-25 November 2022, Mumbai, India, pages 322-327. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ifacol.2023.03.054

In this contribution the authors discuss the application of Model Predictive Control (MPC) to achieve a connected network formation of spacecrafts. A set of three spacecrafts are used to achieve in-plane formation which are initially in a connected n... Read More about Model predictive control of connected spacecraft formation..

Collision avoidance effects on the mobility of a UAV swarm using chaotic ant colony with model predictive control. (2018)
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DENTLER, J., ROSALIE, M., DANOY, G., BOUVRY, P., KANNAN, S., OLIVARES-MENDEZ, M.A. and VOOS, H. 2019. Collision avoidance effects on the mobility of a UAV swarm using chaotic ant colony with model predictive control. Journal of intelligent and robotic systems [online], 93(1-2), pages 227-243. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10846-018-0822-8

The recent development of compact and economic small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) permits the development of new UAV swarm applications. In order to enhance the area coverage of such UAV swarms, a novel mobility model has been presented in previou... Read More about Collision avoidance effects on the mobility of a UAV swarm using chaotic ant colony with model predictive control..

Model predictive cooperative localization control of multiple UAVs using potential function sensor constraints: a workflow to create sensor constraint based potential functions for the control of cooperative localization scenarios with mobile robots. (2018)
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DENTLER, J., KANNAN, S., BEZZAOUCHA, S., OLIVARES-MENDEZ, M.A. and VOOS, H. 2019. Model predictive cooperative localization control of multiple UAVs using potential function sensor constraints: a workflow to create sensor constraint based potential functions for the control of cooperative localization scenarios with mobile robots. Autonomous robots [online], 43(1), pages 153-178. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10514-018-9711-z

The global localization of multiple mobile robots can be achieved cost efficiently by localizing one robot globally and the others in relation to it using local sensor data. However, the drawback of this cooperative localization is the requirement of... Read More about Model predictive cooperative localization control of multiple UAVs using potential function sensor constraints: a workflow to create sensor constraint based potential functions for the control of cooperative localization scenarios with mobile robots..

Operational space control of a lightweight robotic arm actuated by shape memory alloy wires: a comparative study. (2017)
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QUINTANAR-GUZMÁN, S., KANNAN, S., AGUILERA-GONZÁLEZ, A., OLIVARES-MENDEZ, M.A. and VOOS, H. 2019. Operational space control of a lightweight robotic arm actuated by shape memory alloy wires: a comparative study. Journal of intelligent material systems and structures [online], 30(9), pages 1368-1384. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1177/1045389x17721050

This article presents the design and control of a two-link lightweight robotic arm using shape memory alloy wires as actuators. Both a single-wire actuated system and an antagonistic configuration system are tested in open and closed loops. The mathe... Read More about Operational space control of a lightweight robotic arm actuated by shape memory alloy wires: a comparative study..

Hierarchical control of aerial manipulation vehicle. (2016)
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KANNAN, S., BEZZAOUCHA, S., GUZMAN, S.Q., DENTLER, J., OLIVARES-MENDEZ, M.A. and VOOS, H. 2017. Hierarchical control of aerial manipulation vehicle. AIP conference proceedings [online], 1798: proceedings of the 11th International conference on mathematical problems in engineering, aerospace and sciences world congress 2016 (ICNPAA 2016), 4-8 July 2016, La Rochelle, France, article 020069. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4972661

Hierarchical Control of the Aerial Manipulator is treated here. The modelling aspect of the highly coupled Aerial Vehicle which includes Quadrotor and manipulator is discussed. The control design to perform tasks in operational space is addressed alo... Read More about Hierarchical control of aerial manipulation vehicle..

Model predictive control for cooperative control of space robots. (2016)
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KANNAN, S., ALAMDARI, S.A.S., DENTLER, J., OLIVARES-MENDEZ, M.A. and VOOS, H. 2017. Model predictive control for cooperative control of space robots. AIP conference proceedings [online], 1798: proceedings of the 11th International conference on mathematical problems in engineering, aerospace and sciences world congress 2016 (ICNPAA 2016), 4-8 July 2016, La Rochelle, France, article 020068. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4972660

The problem of Orbital Manipulation of Passive body is discussed here. Two scenarios including passive object rigidly attached to robotic servicers and passive body attached to servicers through manipulators are discussed. The Model Predictive Contro... Read More about Model predictive control for cooperative control of space robots..

Towards an autonomous vision-based unmanned aerial system against wildlife poachers. (2015)
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OLIVARES-MENDEZ, M.A., FU, C., LUDIVIG, P., BISSYANDÉ, T.F., KANNAN, S., ZURAD, M., ANNAIYAN, A., VOOS, H. and CAMPOY, P. 2015. Towards an autonomous vision-based unmanned aerial system against wildlife poachers. Sensors [online], 15(12), pages 31362-31391. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/s151229861

Poaching is an illegal activity that remains out of control in many countries. Based on the 2014 report of the United Nations and Interpol, the illegal trade of global wildlife and natural resources amounts to nearly $ 213 billion every year, which i... Read More about Towards an autonomous vision-based unmanned aerial system against wildlife poachers..