• 대한전기학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한전기학회 2007년도 심포지엄 논문집 정보 및 제어부문
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• pp.331-333
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• 2007

Robot manipulator is one of the important features in service robot area. Until now, there has been a lot of research on robot" manipulator that can imitate the functions of a human being by recognizing and grasping objects. In this paper, we present a robot arm based on the object recognition vision system. We have implemented closed-loop control that use the feedback from visual information, and used a sonar sensor to improve the accuracy. We have placed the web-camera on the top of the hand to recognize objects. We also present some vision-based manipulation issues and our system features.

• 제어로봇시스템학회:학술대회논문집
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• 제어로봇시스템학회 2000년도 제15차 학술회의논문집
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• pp.414-414
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• 2000

This paper presents a method for building a real-time kernel of autonomous mobile robot control systems. Until now, most of robots have their own operation softwares dedicated only for their use. Sometimes, operation softwares were developed based on MS-DOS or other real -time kernel based on UNIX. However, MS-DOS has many restrictions for use as a robot operation system. Also, mix based real-time kernel has some Limitations for use with mobile robots. So, in this paper, we focus on building a real-time kernel based on Linux. The in this paper, the software modules of Task Management, Memory Management, Intertask Communication, and Synchronization are redesigned. To show the efficiency of the paper, it was applied to run Nomad Super Scout II avoiding obstacles detected by sonar sensor array.

• International Journal of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering
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• 제10권2호
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• pp.225-234
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• 2018

A Multibeam Echo Sounder (MBES) is commonly used for rapid seafloor mapping. We herein present a time-domain integrated system simulation technique for MBES development. The Modeling and Simulation (M&S) modules consist of four parts: sensor array signal transmission, propagation and backscattering modeling in the ocean environment, beamforming of the received signals, and image processing. Also, the simulation employs a ray-theory-based algorithm to correct the reconstructed bathymetry, which has errors due to the refraction caused by the vertical sound velocity profile. The developed M&S technique enables design parameter verification and system parameter optimization for MBES. The framework of this technique can also be potentially used to characterize the seabed properties. Finally, typical seafloor images are presented and discussed.

• 센서학회지
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• 제32권5호
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• pp.300-306
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• 2023

A hull-cleaning robot sticks to the surface of a vessel and moves for efficient cleaning. Precise path planning and tracking using the current position is crucial. Many robots rely on the INS algorithm, but errors accumulate. To fix this, GPS, sonar, and USBL are used, though with limitations. Selecting suitable sensors for the surface operation and accurate positioning algorithm are vital. In this study, we developed a robot position estimation algorithm using the structure of a ship. Problems that arise when expanding the 2D position estimation algorithm used in existing wall structures to 3D were evaluated and methods for solving them were proposed. In addition, we aimed to improve performance by deriving singularities that exist in the robot path and proposing an error correction algorithm based on the singularities.

• 대한조선학회논문집
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• 제50권3호
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• pp.190-198
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• 2013

In order to predict acoustic pressure distributions by exterior incident wave at Cylindrical Hydrophone Array (CHA) sensor's positions, acoustic pressure analysis is performed by using beam tracing method. Beam tracing method is well-known of reliable pressure analysis methods at high-frequency range. When an acoustic noise source is located at the center of rectangular room, acoustic pressure analysis is performed by using both beam tracing method and Power Flow Boundary Element Method (PFBEM). By comparing with results of beam tracing method and those of PFBEM, the accuracy of beam tracing method is verified. We develop the CHA pressure analysis program by verified beam tracing method. The developed software is composed of model input, sensor array creator, analysis option, solver and post-processor. We can choose a model option of 2D or 3D. The sensor array generator is connected to a sonar which is composed of center position, bottom, top and angle between sensors. We also can choose an analysis option such as analysis frequency, beam number, reflect number, etc. The solver module calculates the ray paths, acoustic pressure and result of generating beams. We apply the program to 2D and 3D CHA models, and their results are reliable.

• 전자공학회논문지
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• 제51권4호
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• pp.181-190
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• 2014

수중음향렌즈 시스템은 해저를 탐사하여 고해상도의 영상을 얻어내는 시스템의 하나로 음향렌즈를 이용하여 빔을 형성한다. 음향렌즈를 이용하여 빔을 형성함으로써 복잡도를 낮추고 구동전력을 절감시킨다. 음향렌즈로부터 들어오는 빔을 배열센서로 수신하려면 음향렌즈의 빔패턴을 분석하여 센서간격을 설정하는 문제를 해결해야 한다. 여기서 SIR (Signal to Interference Ratio)을 사용하여 센서간격과 빔패턴과 영상 품질과의 관계를 분석한다. 빔패턴의 모양에 따라 SIR은 변하므로 대체로 센서간격이 넓으면 사이드로브의 영향이 감소하므로 SIR이 개선된다. 사이드로브의 크기가 크면 전반적으로 SIR이 악화된다. Apodization 함수에 따라 빔패턴의 메인로브의 폭과 모양과 사이드로브의 모양과 준위가 바뀐다. 따라서 적절한 apodization 함수를 적용하여 SIR을 개선한다. 본 논문에서 예시된 빔패턴의 경우 센서간격이 13mm에서 SIR이 0-10dB로 안정이 되지만, 그 값이 높지 않다. 따라서 Chebyshev 함수를 적용하여 37mm 이상의 구간에서 80dB의 SIR을 얻는다. 센서간격이 더 작은 경우는 Hann 함수나 triangular 함수가 좋은 성능을 나타냈다.

• 한국지능시스템학회논문지
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.111-116
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• 2014

투명 장애물이 포함된 환경에서 레이저 거리 측정기만을 사용하여 장애물을 인식하다는 것은 이동 로봇이 장애물과의 충돌로부터 자유로운 자율 주행을 보장할 수 없는 문제를 야기한다. 이를 해결하기 위해 레이저 거리 측정기를 사용하는 이동 로봇은 투명 장애물을 인식할 수 있는 초음파 센서와 같은 추가적인 센서를 사용해야 한다. 본 논문에서는 레이저 거리 측정기만을 이용하여 환경 내에 존재하는 투명 장애물을 인식할 수 있도록 하는 투명 장애물 인식 알고리즘을 제안한다. 투명 장애물 인식 알고리즘은 레이저 거리 측정기를 이용하여 투명 장애물을 인식하였을 경우, 투명 장애물에 의해 발생되는 반사 잡음(reflected noise)만을 추출하여 이를 처리함으로서 투명 장애물의 위치를 찾도록 하는 것이다. 이를 통해 이동 로봇은 투명 장애물 환경에서 레이저 거리 측정기만을 사용하더라도 장애물과의 충돌로부터 자유로운 자율 주행을 보장받을 수 있다. 또한 본 논문에서 제안한 알고리즘의 유효성을 평가하기 위해 세 가지의 실험 환경에서 실제 이동 로봇 및 레이저 거리 측정기를 사용하여 측정하였다.

• 제어로봇시스템학회:학술대회논문집
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• 제어로봇시스템학회 1996년도 한국자동제어학술회의논문집(국내학술편); 포항공과대학교, 포항; 24-26 Oct. 1996
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• pp.1161-1164
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• 1996

In this paper, a parameter optimization technique for a mobile robot navigation is discussed. Authors already have proposed a navigation algorithm for mobile robots with sonar sensors using fuzzy decision making theory. Fuzzy decision making selects the optimal via-point utilizing membership values of each via-point candidate for fuzzy navigation goals. However, to make a robot successfully navigate through an unknown and cluttered environment, one needs to adjust parameters of membership function, thus changing shape of MF, for each fuzzy goal. Furthermore, the change in robot configuration, like change in sensor arrangement or sensing range, invokes another adjusting of MFs. To accomplish an intelligent way to adjust these parameters, we adopted a genetic algorithm, which does not require any formulation of the problem, thus more appropriate for robot navigation. Genetic algorithm generates the fittest parameter set through crossover and mutation operation of its string representation. The fitness of a parameter set is assigned after a simulation run according to its time of travel, accumulated heading angle change and collision. A series of simulations for several different environments is carried out to verify the proposed method. The results show the optimal parameters can be acquired with this method.

• Journal of Construction Engineering and Project Management
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• 제6권2호
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• pp.30-39
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• 2016

This research presents the development of a self-governing mobile robot navigation system for indoor construction applications. This self-governing robot navigation system integrated robot control units, various positioning techniques including a dead-reckoning system, a UWB platform and motion sensors, with a BIM path planner solution. Various algorithms and error correction methods have been tested for all the employed sensors and other components to improve the positioning and navigation capability of the system. The research demonstrated that the path planner utilizing a BIM model as a navigation site map could effectively extract an efficient path for the robot, and could be executed in a real-time application for construction environments. Several navigation strategies with a mobile robot were tested with various combinations of localization sensors including wheel encoders, sonar/infrared/thermal proximity sensors, motion sensors, a digital compass, and UWB. The system successfully demonstrated the ability to plan an efficient path for robot's movement and properly navigate through the planned path to reach the specified destination in a complex indoor construction site. The findings can be adopted to several potential construction or manufacturing applications such as robotic material delivery, inspection, and onsite security.

• 대한전기학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한전기학회 2005년도 학술대회 논문집 정보 및 제어부문
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• pp.418-420
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• 2005

This paper proposed ultrasonic distance measurement module development for correct distance detection with collision escaping or obstacle of mobile robot is traveling self-regulation. Representative ultrasonic module applied in existing was Polaroid company's 6500 series and Devantech company's SRF04/SRF08 series. This ultrasonic sensors are corrupted by systematic errors due mainly to the dependency of sound speed upon surrounding conditions and random errors of uncertain origin. Therefore Ultrasonic distance detecting means of error compensation method and high definition, narrow beam angle, board area distance detecting means to apply to ultrasonic mobile robot control urgently need. In this paper use internal type temperature compensation method to improve problem of ultrasonic distance measurement method instead of that volume that have shortcoming of used correct temperature compensation methods applied big addition device. Compensate error by environment change of temperature. Humidity density etc. and is applicable to mobile robot offering various interface and real-time processing developed possible distance measurement module.