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Vision systems for a mobile robot based on line detection using the Hough Transform and artificial neural networks. (2008)
Thesis
DAMARYAM, G.K. 2008. Vision systems for a mobile robot based on line detection using the Hough Transform and artificial neural networks. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis.

This project contributes to the problem of mobile robot self-navigation within a rectilinear framework based on visual data. It proposes a number of vision systems based on detection of straight lines in images captured by a robot using the Hough tra... Read More about Vision systems for a mobile robot based on line detection using the Hough Transform and artificial neural networks..

Real time evolutionary algorithms in robotic neural control systems. (2006)
Thesis
JAGADEESAN, A.P. 2006. Real time evolutionary algorithms in robotic neural control systems. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis.

This thesis describes the use of a Real-Time Evolutionary Algorithm (RTEA) to optimise an Artificial Neural Network (ANN) on-line (in this context on-line means while it is in use). Traditionally, Evolutionary Algorithms (Genetic Algorithms, Evolutio... Read More about Real time evolutionary algorithms in robotic neural control systems..

The functionality of spatial and time domain artificial neural models. (2006)
Thesis
CAPANNI, N.F. 2006. The functionality of spatial and time domain artificial neural models. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis.

This thesis investigates the functionality of the units used in connectionist Artificial Intelligence systems. Artificial Neural Networks form the foundation of the research and their units, Artificial Neurons, are first compared with alternative mod... Read More about The functionality of spatial and time domain artificial neural models..

A sensory system for robots using evolutionary artificial neural networks. (2006)
Thesis
REDDIPOGU, A. 2006. A sensory system for robots using evolutionary artificial neural networks. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis.

The thesis presents the research involved with developing an Intelligent Vision System for an animat that can analyse a visual scene in uncontrolled environments. Inspiration was drawn both from Biological Visual Systems and Artificial Image Recognit... Read More about A sensory system for robots using evolutionary artificial neural networks..

The evolution of modular artificial neural networks. (2005)
Thesis
MUTHURAMAN, S. 2005. The evolution of modular artificial neural networks. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis.

This thesis describes a novel approach to the evolution of Modular Artificial Neural Networks. Standard Evolutionary Algorithms, used in this application include: Genetic Algorithms, Evolutionary Strategies, Evolutionary Programming and Genetic Progr... Read More about The evolution of modular artificial neural networks..

Using orthogonal arrays to train artificial neural networks. (2005)
Thesis
VISWANATHAN, A. 2005. Using orthogonal arrays to train artificial neural networks. Robert Gordon University, MPhil thesis.

The thesis outlines the use of Orthogonal Arrays for the training of Artificial Neural Networks. Such arrays are popularly used in system optimisation and are known as Taguchi Methods. The chief advantage of the method is that the network can learn q... Read More about Using orthogonal arrays to train artificial neural networks..

Using evolutionary artificial neural networks to design hierarchical animat nervous systems. (2001)
Thesis
MCMINN, D. 2001. Using evolutionary artificial neural networks to design hierarchical animat nervous systems. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis.

The research presented in this thesis examines the area of control systems for robots or animats (animal-like robots). Existing systems have problems in that they require a great deal of manual design or are limited to performing jobs of a single typ... Read More about Using evolutionary artificial neural networks to design hierarchical animat nervous systems..

The synthesis of artificial neural networks using single string evolutionary techniques. (1999)
Thesis
MACLEOD, C. 1999. The synthesis of artificial neural networks using single string evolutionary techniques. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis.

The research presented in this thesis is concerned with optimising the structure of Artificial Neural Networks. These techniques are based on computer modelling of biological evolution or foetal development. They are known as Evolutionary, Genetic or... Read More about The synthesis of artificial neural networks using single string evolutionary techniques..

The monitoring of induction motor starting transients with a view to early fault detection. (1992)
Thesis
ELDER, S. 1992. The monitoring of induction motor starting transients with a view to early fault detection. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis.

The aim of this work is to investigate the possibility of detecting faults in a 3 phase Induction motor by monitoring and analysing the transient line current waveform during the starting period. This is a particularly onerous time for the machine an... Read More about The monitoring of induction motor starting transients with a view to early fault detection..