Biologically inspired transportation: a distributed intelligent conveyor
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Manchester
Department Name: Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Abstract
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Publications
Mroszczyk P
(2015)
Trigger-Wave Asynchronous Cellular Logic Array for Fast Binary Image Processing
in IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems I: Regular Papers
Barr D
(2013)
A Smart Surface Simulation Environment
Walsh D
(2014)
Object sorting using a distributed manipulator array
Description | The work developed methodologies for distributed object manipulation and associated distributed processing. The tasks are carried out in a decentralised manner, in a cellular system (a grid of simple, interconnected components, with no central processor/controller, and using an array of simple up/down actuators). We have demonstrated a complete software framework, allowing the development of control strategies for object manipulation using cellular processor/actuator arrays. Using this framework we have demonstrated ability to collectively carry out a complex task - e.g. object sorting based on size - in a distributed manner, where both processing and manipulation is carried out by arrays of simple components. We have also developed hardware prototypes of new distributed processor architectures, as well as a prototype robotic distributed manipulation system. |
Exploitation Route | The simulation tools and robotic system will be used in further projects, we are making these technologies available to interested users. We are also taking further the work on cellular processors. This has been a far-reaching project, the ideas of distributed manipulation and control require further research before being applicable in industrial context. We are also exploring the possibility of engaging with visual artists - we think the unique distributed array manipulator offers intriguing possibilities of creating compelling science-inspired art works. |
Sectors | Agriculture, Food and Drink,Electronics,Manufacturing, including Industrial Biotechology,Other |
Description | Royal Academy of Engineering/Leverhulme Trust Senior Research Fellowship |
Amount | £46,000 (GBP) |
Organisation | Royal Academy of Engineering |
Sector | Charity/Non Profit |
Country | United Kingdom |
Start | 09/2015 |
End | 08/2016 |
Description | ETH Zurich |
Organisation | ETH Zurich |
Country | Switzerland |
Sector | Academic/University |
PI Contribution | We provide expertise and vision sensors hardware |
Collaborator Contribution | Expertise on vision algorithms, development of software |
Impact | Research papers on applications of vision sensors |
Start Year | 2015 |