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2nd IFAC Symposium on Telematics Applications (2010)
Telematic Applications, Volume# | Part#
Location: Politehnica University, Romania
National Organizing Committee Chair: Dragomir, Toma Leonida; Dumitrescu , Dorin
International Program Committee Chair: Schilling, Klaus; Dumitrache, Ioan; Nenninger, Philipp
Conference Editor: Dumitrache, Ioan; DRAGOMIR, Toma Leonida; Schilling, Klaus
ISBN: 978-3-902661-84-5
Start Date: 2010-10-05
End Date: 2010-10-08
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Introduction and Program

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2010-10-05
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Digital Object Identifier (DOI): 10.3182/20101005-4-RO-2018.90001
Conference: 2nd IFAC Symposium on Telematics Applications (2010)
Location: Politehnica University, Romania
Start Date: Tue Oct 05 2010 - End Date: Fri Oct 08 2010
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Train Traffic Control Based on Distributed Resource Allocation

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Letia, Tiberiu; Astilean, Adina; Miron, Radu,... 2010-10-05
Authors: Letia, Tiberiu; Astilean, Adina; Miron, Radu; Santa, Magdalena
Abstract: The railway traffic is characterized as a large and dynamic system with uncertain properties related to resource loading, train arrivals and failures. Despite these uncertainties, the control system is expected to guarantee that all the trains behave according to their timelines. The current approach solves the railway traffic control problem using the resource allocation. The trains are considered tasks with specified temporal behaviors that have to fulfill their deadlines. The solutions based on open loop, closed loop with independent, coordinated and heterarchical controllers are defined and compared. The control signals are implemented and verified using time Petri nets. Some algorithms for control system implementation are given. The method evaluations are performed using the meter functions: utility, utilization, reservation and efficiency. The results obtained through simulations show that the proposed distributed controllers solve adequately the control problems and can be used for large scale implementation.
Keywords: Distributed Control; Traffic Control
Digital Object Identifier (DOI): 10.3182/20101005-4-RO-2018.00002
Conference: 2nd IFAC Symposium on Telematics Applications (2010)
Location: Politehnica University, Romania
Start Date: Tue Oct 05 2010 - End Date: Fri Oct 08 2010
Page Numbers: 1-6
Sensor-Actuator-Based Network for an Early-Warning System in Extreme Weather Conditions

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Hempel, Ulrike; Auge, Joerg; Schuetze, Manfred,... 2010-10-05
Authors: Hempel, Ulrike; Auge, Joerg; Schuetze, Manfred; Engel, Christoph
Abstract: Damages caused by extreme weather have increased dramatically. Although extreme weather cannot be prevented, in many cases damages could be avoided or at least contained if affected citizens and institutions were specifically warned in sufficient time. In this context an early warning system is presented that registers approaching thunderstorms by means of specifically developed sensors which are located in close proximity to each other. The meteorological data obtained from this close-meshed sensor network in addition to the conventional techniques of radar and satellite provide the basis for short-term weather and rainwater run-off prognoses that are locally confined to small urban areas. In order to provide an efficient, situation-dependent and reliable distribution of warnings, an information logistic engine has been developed which combines spatial information of affected citizens or technical actuators, its information demand and the necessary processes for the automatic prevention of hazards. Using such information as input of hydrodynamic simulations of the sewer network, allows alerting citizens and emergency services of flooded streets. This is but one practical application of such an early warning system. Due to the combination of those heterogeneous actuators in an actuator network the process of mitigation of danger in extreme weather conditions can optimally be supported.
Keywords: Remote Sensor Data Acquisition
Digital Object Identifier (DOI): 10.3182/20101005-4-RO-2018.00006
Conference: 2nd IFAC Symposium on Telematics Applications (2010)
Location: Politehnica University, Romania
Start Date: Tue Oct 05 2010 - End Date: Fri Oct 08 2010
Page Numbers: 7-12
Power Consumption Profiling for Wireless Industrial Mixed-Signal Devices

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Nenninger, Philipp; Mendoza, Francisco 2010-10-05
Authors: Nenninger, Philipp; Mendoza, Francisco
Abstract: The task of optimizing a mixed-signal system for low power operation is a constant trade-off between consumption and performance that requires fast and accurate power consumption data on each step to evaluate its results. A power profiling system based on current mirrors and an energy driven approach was developed. Its main advantage in comparison to standard shunt based measurement techniques lies in the fact that it is a non-intrusive system that can be automated and targeted for specific blocks of code in an embedded system or to hardware blocks in a mixed-signal system. It was tested and implemented in an ABB project aiming for the autonomous and low power operation of an industrial temperature measurement device.
Keywords: Remote Industrial Automation; Control via Communication Networks
Digital Object Identifier (DOI): 10.3182/20101005-4-RO-2018.00007
Conference: 2nd IFAC Symposium on Telematics Applications (2010)
Location: Politehnica University, Romania
Start Date: Tue Oct 05 2010 - End Date: Fri Oct 08 2010
Page Numbers: 13-18
Floating Car Observer – an Innovative Vehicle-Sensor for Urban and Highway Scenarios

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Naumann, Sebastian; Wolf, Franziska; Schönrock, René 2010-10-05
Authors: Naumann, Sebastian; Wolf, Franziska; Schönrock, René
Abstract: Stationary detectors together with Floating Car Data (FCD) are used today to generate information about the current situation on the roads. Without the need of equipping vehicle fleets with FCD sensors or installing lots of stationary detectors, the novel technique of Floating Car Observer (FCO) offers an alternative for capaciously measuring the oncoming traffic. Thereby, the speeds of oncoming vehicles are measured from a moving vehicle using a special sensor module. According to this principle, a low-cost visual sensor module has been developed. This sensor uses the reflection capability of passing vehicles’ number plates in order to achieve data about driving direction and speed of these vehicles. The detection capabilities of the developed FCO module has been tested in several field tests. In urban scenarios the detection has been adapted to public transport requirements where the highway scenarios have been specialised concerning the detection of traffic situations in roadwork construction sites. This paper describes the hardware and software components of the sensor module as well as the field test results with detailed explanations.
Keywords: Transportation Systems; Automotive Systems; Computer and Telematics
Digital Object Identifier (DOI): 10.3182/20101005-4-RO-2018.00008
Conference: 2nd IFAC Symposium on Telematics Applications (2010)
Location: Politehnica University, Romania
Start Date: Tue Oct 05 2010 - End Date: Fri Oct 08 2010
Page Numbers: 19-24
Communication and Co-Operation for Traffic Systems

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Wolf, Franziska; Libbe, Stefan; Herrmann, Andreas 2010-10-05
Authors: Wolf, Franziska; Libbe, Stefan; Herrmann, Andreas
Abstract: In this paper a new traffic management approach towards co-operative intersection management systems based on wireless exchange of traffic flow information and analysis shall be proposed. This proposal uses in-vehicle equipment combined with an innovative traffic control system. This main communication concept is placed into a modular unit in order to make the Floating Car Data of the vehicles directly available to the traffic management units by using the automotive communication technology IEEE 802.11p. This enables the availability of current information for the local and global traffic management and furthermore traffic light information for the individual traffic. Together the usage of this data offers advanced and cooperative applications for traffic management scenarios.
Keywords: Traffic Control; Cooperative Communication for Remote Applications via Wireless; Automotive Control
Digital Object Identifier (DOI): 10.3182/20101005-4-RO-2018.00009
Conference: 2nd IFAC Symposium on Telematics Applications (2010)
Location: Politehnica University, Romania
Start Date: Tue Oct 05 2010 - End Date: Fri Oct 08 2010
Page Numbers: 25-30
Intermodal Traffic Management Networks - Methods of Converting Bilateral Data Exchange to Service Orientated Architecture

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Engel, Christoph; Jenkner, Susanne; Möbius, Rico 2010-10-05
Authors: Engel, Christoph; Jenkner, Susanne; Möbius, Rico
Abstract: Typically, traffic in large conurbations is regulated by an expensive and complex traffic management centre. In smaller cities, the implementation of a traffic management centre may not be an appropriate solution. A new approach is the development of a decentralised network with the splitting of work and competencies on all actors in a community with equal rights and responsibilities. This paper describes a new method to share traffic data in a cost-efficient way without the implementation of a traffic management centre.
Keywords: Traffic Control; Transportation Systems
Digital Object Identifier (DOI): 10.3182/20101005-4-RO-2018.00010
Conference: 2nd IFAC Symposium on Telematics Applications (2010)
Location: Politehnica University, Romania
Start Date: Tue Oct 05 2010 - End Date: Fri Oct 08 2010
Page Numbers: 31-36
Engineering Challenges and Approaches in Water Quality Monitoring Networks

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Hübner, Christian; Thron, Mario; Copp, John,... 2010-10-05
Authors: Hübner, Christian; Thron, Mario; Copp, John; Rieger, Leiv; Vanrolleghem, Peter
Abstract: Observed engineering challenges of developing water quality monitoring networks are presented in this paper and appropriate solution approaches are proposed. Water quality monitoring stations are important tools in the area of environmental water science that are used to collect measurement values. Because of missing plug-and-play support in prevalent field bus systems and lack of semantic information available in sensor devices, the installation and maintenance of monitoring stations requires much more effort than desirable form the perspective of engineers and users. An approach is proposed to reduce this effort by providing a catalog of predefined devices that contains all necessary semantic information. Finally, requirements for advanced field bus systems in the domain of monitoring automation are derived in order to encourage future improvements that minimize engineering effort.
Keywords: Remote Sensor Data Acquisition; Computer and Telematics; Computers for Control
Digital Object Identifier (DOI): 10.3182/20101005-4-RO-2018.00012
Conference: 2nd IFAC Symposium on Telematics Applications (2010)
Location: Politehnica University, Romania
Start Date: Tue Oct 05 2010 - End Date: Fri Oct 08 2010
Page Numbers: 37-42
Telematics and the Transportation System’s Value

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Janecki, Ryszard; Krawiec, Stanislaw; Sierpinski, Grzegorz 2010-10-05
Authors: Janecki, Ryszard; Krawiec, Stanislaw; Sierpinski, Grzegorz
Abstract: In response to the emergence of a new, information-based sector of economy, such changes can also be seen in the transportation system. It can be predicted that the saturation of this system with IT technologies will become more and more the indicator of modernity and development. Such changes can be measured by the increase in perceived value of this system.
Keywords: Transportation Systems; Computer and Telematics
Digital Object Identifier (DOI): 10.3182/20101005-4-RO-2018.00017
Conference: 2nd IFAC Symposium on Telematics Applications (2010)
Location: Politehnica University, Romania
Start Date: Tue Oct 05 2010 - End Date: Fri Oct 08 2010
Page Numbers: 43-49
The Pilot Project of the National Automatic Toll Collection System for Poland

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Nowacki, Gabriel; Smoczynska, Ewa; Niedzicka, Anna 2010-10-05
Authors: Nowacki, Gabriel; Smoczynska, Ewa; Niedzicka, Anna
Abstract: The paper refers to some problems of European Electronic Tolling Service (EETS) implementation in Poland. Motor Transport Institute has developed the structure of the National Automatic Toll Collection System (NATCS). It consists of National Automatic Toll Collection Centre (NATCC), OBU and control subsystem. NATCS system is based on a combination of mobile communications using the GSM-GPRS standard technology, the satellite-based global positioning system (GPS) and 5, 8 GHz microwave technology. An innovative element of NATCS is the On-Board Unit (OBU), which automatically calculates the amount of charge due taking into account the vehicle category (admissible weight, number of axles), road distance and the emissions class (ecological aspect). OBU is equipped with GPS, GSM and DSRC module, so it is interoperable with other EETS in member states of EU. The control subsystem distinguishes between automatic enforcement through control gates, enforcement by mobile teams, and patrol teams. This presented kind of system is the best solution for Poland because of unique capabilities.
Keywords: Transportation Systems; Automotive Systems; Networked Systems
Digital Object Identifier (DOI): 10.3182/20101005-4-RO-2018.00018
Conference: 2nd IFAC Symposium on Telematics Applications (2010)
Location: Politehnica University, Romania
Start Date: Tue Oct 05 2010 - End Date: Fri Oct 08 2010
Page Numbers: 50-57
The Possibility of Use of the AIS Data Transmissions for Safety and Security Monitoring in the Polish Maritime Areas

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Wawruch, Ryszard; Stupak, Tadeusz 2010-10-05
Authors: Wawruch, Ryszard; Stupak, Tadeusz
Abstract: There are two new navigational systems useful for ships’ monitoring purposes introduced by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) during last few years. These systems are: Long Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT) and Automatic Ship Identification (AIS). Each one of them has some advantages and faults. LRIT as a global ships monitoring system should primary enhance security of the coastal states and states of the ports of call by providing information about ships traffic to enable these states to take any appropriate action. Ships’ reports transmitted with the maximum frequency of one report every 15 minutes are secured against unauthorised access and their receivers have to pay for ordered and received data. Ship borne AIS is an excellent tool for shore based ships monitoring systems providing in automatic manner and without time delay information about ships in area of coverage of the shore based VHF radio stations. Ships’ reports transmitted with maximum frequency one report per 2 seconds are not coded and accessible free of charge. Paper will present possibilities of the Polish maritime monitoring system utilising LRIT, AIS and data from shore based radar subsystem and assessment of its effectiveness conducted on the base of experience obtained in the Maritime Safety and Security Centre located in Gdynia.
Keywords: Maritime Systems; Networked Systems; Supervisory Control
Digital Object Identifier (DOI): 10.3182/20101005-4-RO-2018.00019
Conference: 2nd IFAC Symposium on Telematics Applications (2010)
Location: Politehnica University, Romania
Start Date: Tue Oct 05 2010 - End Date: Fri Oct 08 2010
Page Numbers: 58-63
Tractive Force Prediction for Unmanned Ground Vehicles in Rough Terrain

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Althoefer, Kaspar; Seneviratne, Lakmal D; AL-Milli, Said,... 2010-10-05
Authors: Althoefer, Kaspar; Seneviratne, Lakmal D; AL-Milli, Said; Chhaniyara, Savan; Song, Xiaojing
Abstract: Unmanned ground vehicles traversing rough terrain can be applied in a wide range of industries, such as agriculture, defence, mining, space exploration and construction. The interaction dynamics between the vehicle and the terrain play a crucial role in determining the mobility characteristics of the vehicle. The two critical parameters that influence the interaction dynamics are the wheel/track slip and the unknown soil parameters. A method for estimating vehicle slip parameters based on an optical flow algorithm and a sliding mode observer is presented. A tractive force prediction algorithm based on the soil and slip information is developed to predict the traversability of the vehicle. The proposed algorithms are tested and evaluated using test rigs and mobile robots, and the test results are demonstrated in the paper.
Keywords: Intelligent Autonomous Vehicles; Robotics
Digital Object Identifier (DOI): 10.3182/20101005-4-RO-2018.00026
Conference: 2nd IFAC Symposium on Telematics Applications (2010)
Location: Politehnica University, Romania
Start Date: Tue Oct 05 2010 - End Date: Fri Oct 08 2010
Page Numbers: 64-69
Critical Resource Infrastructure Supervision and Intervention System

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Arghir, Stefan; Dobrescu, Radu; Popescu, Dan,... 2010-10-05
Authors: Arghir, Stefan; Dobrescu, Radu; Popescu, Dan; Humaila, Horia
Abstract: The paper proposes a new control architecture for risk management in industrial processes. In case of a hazard situation, extreme caution must be taken in operating industrial facilities. Such plants quickly reach critical conditions, far from the nominal regime, and require special control in order to keep operating safely. In case further operation is not possible, the plant must be safely shut down. This new approach will be achieved by implementing a new hierarchical decision level implemented in a remote location, using high-tech products and technologies along with new algorithms and strategies.
Keywords: Teleoperation; Remote Industrial Automation; Supervisory Control
Digital Object Identifier (DOI): 10.3182/20101005-4-RO-2018.00027
Conference: 2nd IFAC Symposium on Telematics Applications (2010)
Location: Politehnica University, Romania
Start Date: Tue Oct 05 2010 - End Date: Fri Oct 08 2010
Page Numbers: 70-76
Mixed-Reality User Interface for Mobile Robot Teleoperation in Ad-Hoc Networks

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Sauer, Markus; Zeiger, Florian; Schilling, Klaus 2010-10-05
Authors: Sauer, Markus; Zeiger, Florian; Schilling, Klaus
Abstract: Conventional approaches for the implementation of modern user interfaces for teleoperation of mobile robots in ad-hoc networks target to optimize only the communication link. Thus, remaining effects from network behavior in the user interface are still visible to the human operator. Here an approach is presented which aims to minimize also the perception by the human of these effects. This work shows and compares the behavior of three different user interface implementations which are capable for mobile robot teleoperation via ad-hoc networks. As starting point, a user interface is used which is not reacting on the situations of the communication link. Here, all changes in the network topology and network configuration, as well as the effects of the network load are directly visible for the user. The traditional approach uses an intelligent traffic shaping between the mobile robot and the user interface. Thus, short disruptions of the communication link or small delays are avoided. Nevertheless, a longer communication break down is still influencing the teleoperation capabilities of the user. The "predictive interface" which is is presented within the frame of this work also allows for teleoperation of the mobile robot while compensating longer communication losses. Finally, this work discusses constraints and requirements for a successful realization of predictive interfaces for mobile robot teleoperation via ad-hoc networks.
Keywords: Teleoperation; Human Machine Systems; Networked Systems
Digital Object Identifier (DOI): 10.3182/20101005-4-RO-2018.00029
Conference: 2nd IFAC Symposium on Telematics Applications (2010)
Location: Politehnica University, Romania
Start Date: Tue Oct 05 2010 - End Date: Fri Oct 08 2010
Page Numbers: 77-82
An Augmented Reality Supported Control System for Remote Operation and Monitoring of an Industrial Work Cell

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Sauer, Markus; Leutert, Florian; Schilling, Klaus 2010-10-05
Authors: Sauer, Markus; Leutert, Florian; Schilling, Klaus
Abstract: Telematic control systems have a lot of potential applications in teleservicing of remote sites: they range from surveillance of regular operations over optimization of existing processes to remote error resolving. In this paper, we describe the general architecture of a telematic control system employed to survey an industrial work cell, and show how Augmented Reality (AR) can support an operator in grasping events and conditions at the remote site more clearly, thus getting a better situational awareness. After describing several specic examples from the AR tool-range, potential uses of the system are presented.
Keywords: Teleoperation; Tele-diagnosis; Remote Industrial Automation
Digital Object Identifier (DOI): 10.3182/20101005-4-RO-2018.00030
Conference: 2nd IFAC Symposium on Telematics Applications (2010)
Location: Politehnica University, Romania
Start Date: Tue Oct 05 2010 - End Date: Fri Oct 08 2010
Page Numbers: 83-88
Automated Environmental Monitoring with Remote Biological Sensors for Large Areas

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Drentschew, Maximilian; Zeiger, Florian; Schilling, Klaus 2010-10-05
Authors: Drentschew, Maximilian; Zeiger, Florian; Schilling, Klaus
Abstract: Currently, ecological monitoring is an important issue of discussions in science, industry, and politics. This work presents a distributed telematics infrastructure which allows for flexible ecological monitoring of large areas. By interconnecting beehives, a large network of distributed sensors is installed, which allows not only for a detailed long term and near real-time monitoring of the bee behavior in different environments. Also the information which can be deducted from the bees themselves (e.g. about pollution) can be collected this way, which enables monitoring of large areas surrounding the hives. In this work, a system is proposed which provides the telematics infrastructure to realize this method of ecological monitoring. It can also be extended by mobile robots with special sensor equipment to get more detailed and accurate measurements in zones of special interest. Details on requirements, system design, and the implementation are given.
Keywords: Remote Sensor Data Acquisition; Networked Systems; Computer and Telematics
Digital Object Identifier (DOI): 10.3182/20101005-4-RO-2018.00031
Conference: 2nd IFAC Symposium on Telematics Applications (2010)
Location: Politehnica University, Romania
Start Date: Tue Oct 05 2010 - End Date: Fri Oct 08 2010
Page Numbers: 89-94
The Communication Architecture for an Interurban Traffic Management System Architecture

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Alexandrescu, Corneliu Mihail; Timnea, Radu Serban 2010-10-05
Authors: Alexandrescu, Corneliu Mihail; Timnea, Radu Serban
Abstract: The paper presents considerations regarding the architecture of an inter-urban traffic management system, emphasizing the aspects related to the communication architecture. The functional and physical architectures for the proposed system are briefly presented, by mentioning the traffic control measures included in the system and the system components. The communication architecture it is defined through the physical data flows exchanged between the subsystems and between the system and its terminator, and through the main requirements for each pair of emitter/receiver. Based on a thorough analysis, for each communication link there are mentioned the connection type, distance, frequency and other characteristics.
Keywords: Traffic Control
Digital Object Identifier (DOI): 10.3182/20101005-4-RO-2018.00032
Conference: 2nd IFAC Symposium on Telematics Applications (2010)
Location: Politehnica University, Romania
Start Date: Tue Oct 05 2010 - End Date: Fri Oct 08 2010
Page Numbers: 95-100
Exploratory Analysis of Operator: Robot Ratio in Search and Rescue Missions

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Valero, Alberto; de la Puente, Paloma; Rodriguez-Losada, Diego 2010-10-05
Authors: Valero, Alberto; de la Puente, Paloma; Rodriguez-Losada, Diego
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Keywords: Human Machine Systems; Supervisory Control; Teleoperation
Digital Object Identifier (DOI): 10.3182/20101005-4-RO-2018.00034
Conference: 2nd IFAC Symposium on Telematics Applications (2010)
Location: Politehnica University, Romania
Start Date: Tue Oct 05 2010 - End Date: Fri Oct 08 2010
Page Numbers: 101-108
Remote and In-Situ Multirobot Interaction for Firefighters Interventions under Smoke Conditions

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Naghsh, Amir; Saez-Pons, Joan; Penders, Jacques,... 2010-10-05
Authors: Naghsh, Amir; Saez-Pons, Joan; Penders, Jacques; Gancet, Jeremi; Motard, Elvina; Nomdedeu, Leonardo; Sales, Jorge; Cervera, Enric; Marin, Raul; Sanz, P.J.; Sebastia, Raul
Abstract: This paper describes a real-world demonstration that involves two kinds of human-robot interaction: (1) In-situ interaction between a team of robots and a firefighter, and (2) the interaction between a remote operator and the whole system from a base station. The team of robots can provide the firefighter with environmental information to support and enhance its operation in situations where smoke can be present. First of all, the paper describes the overall system, focusing on the devices that are used, and the hardware/software architecture. Then, the paper explains the in-situ human-system interaction which is the way the firefighter interacts with the robot team, by obtaining the information directly to its helmet and by setting up a firefighter following behaviour using both laser and sonar/radio techniques. After that, the paper describes the way the whole system can be monitored and controlled remotely via a base station.
Keywords: Computer and Telematics; Robotics; Robots for Hazardous Environments
Digital Object Identifier (DOI): 10.3182/20101005-4-RO-2018.00036
Conference: 2nd IFAC Symposium on Telematics Applications (2010)
Location: Politehnica University, Romania
Start Date: Tue Oct 05 2010 - End Date: Fri Oct 08 2010
Page Numbers: 109-115
Mobile Robot Exploration Based on Three Dimension Cameras Acquisition

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Joochim, Chanin; Roth, Hubert 2010-10-05
Authors: Joochim, Chanin; Roth, Hubert
Abstract: The exploration and three dimension map building of mobile robot tasks in an unknown environment are normally do not have any future reference information. The mobile robot has to estimate positions and poses itself. Finding the distinguishable objects in environment are also required in order to create the pose reference points. Therefore, the selected sensors and register mapping algorithm are significant. The sensors which can provide both of depth and image data are still deficient. Recently, the Photonic Mixture Device camera (PMD) is a three dimension sensor which generates real-time high rate volume output of surrounding scenario as well as gray scale data. However, one PMD camera drawback is low resolution output. From this problem, the idea to fusion another high resolution CCD camera to PMD depth data is purposed. In this study hence presents the mobile robot exploration using integration of CCD and PMD camera in order to create the three dimension mapping. The Iterative Closest Point (ICP) algorithm is used for matching clouding points and minimizing the interval pose of the two scans. Eventually, the difference three dimension mapping output between fusion CCD camera and use only pure depth data are presented and evaluated.
Keywords: Robotics; Robots for Hazardous Environments; Mechatronic Systems
Digital Object Identifier (DOI): 10.3182/20101005-4-RO-2018.00037
Conference: 2nd IFAC Symposium on Telematics Applications (2010)
Location: Politehnica University, Romania
Start Date: Tue Oct 05 2010 - End Date: Fri Oct 08 2010
Page Numbers: 116-121
CBRNE Reconnaissance with an Unmanned Vehicle - a Semi-Autonomous Approach -

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Schneider, Frank; Röhling, Timo; Brüggemann, Bernd,... 2010-10-05
Authors: Schneider, Frank; Röhling, Timo; Brüggemann, Bernd; Wildermuth, Dennis
Abstract: This paper presents a research project for a CBRNE hazard detection robot prototype for the German Military Forces. One of the main design principles is the usage of commercially available sensors that can be exchanged and upgraded easily without touching the underlying robot platform. First assistance functions on the way to semi-autonomy, like GPS waypoint following are introduced.
Keywords: Robots for Hazardous Environments; Teleoperation
Digital Object Identifier (DOI): 10.3182/20101005-4-RO-2018.00040
Conference: 2nd IFAC Symposium on Telematics Applications (2010)
Location: Politehnica University, Romania
Start Date: Tue Oct 05 2010 - End Date: Fri Oct 08 2010
Page Numbers: 122-127
On the Energy Problem of Wireless Applications in Industrial Automation

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Nenninger, Philipp; Ulrich, Marco; Kaul, Holger 2010-10-05
Authors: Nenninger, Philipp; Ulrich, Marco; Kaul, Holger
Abstract: With the standardization of communication done, reliable power sources are the main challenge faced by wireless system in industrial automation. While primary cells are suitable power sources, they still require maintenance after several years which increases the total cost of a wireless network. In this paper we analyze the state of the art with primary cells and the standard electronics and show possible approaches to increase the service life of wireless industrial devices.
Keywords: Remote Industrial Automation; Control via Communication Networks; Networked Control
Digital Object Identifier (DOI): 10.3182/20101005-4-RO-2018.00041
Conference: 2nd IFAC Symposium on Telematics Applications (2010)
Location: Politehnica University, Romania
Start Date: Tue Oct 05 2010 - End Date: Fri Oct 08 2010
Page Numbers: 128-132
A User Interface Framework for the Control of Component-Based Multi-Robot Systems

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Hölttä, Antti; Saarinen, Jari; Maula, Antti,... 2010-10-05
Authors: Hölttä, Antti; Saarinen, Jari; Maula, Antti; Halme, Aarne
Abstract: This paper presents an user interface study to control a highly distributed system. The user interface is developed to control a multi-robot system, which is based on ``component-based'' architecture using hardware abstraction. This paper present the general principles of the user interface and provides an example of Graphical User Interface for controlling a generic fleet of machines.
Keywords: Robotics; Distributed Control; Teleoperation
Digital Object Identifier (DOI): 10.3182/20101005-4-RO-2018.00042
Conference: 2nd IFAC Symposium on Telematics Applications (2010)
Location: Politehnica University, Romania
Start Date: Tue Oct 05 2010 - End Date: Fri Oct 08 2010
Page Numbers: 133-138
Track Loader Kinematics

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Fredriksson, Håkan; Hyyppä, Kalevi; Andersson, Ulf 2010-10-05
Authors: Fredriksson, Håkan; Hyyppä, Kalevi; Andersson, Ulf
Abstract: We study the problem to teleoperate a Caterpillar 973c track loader. The track loader and a system for teleoperation are described. A tested and working kinematic model used for dead reckoning is also presented. Track speed sensors combined with a rate gyro are used as input to the model. The model shows good results when tested and compared to a GPS navigation system.
Keywords: Robotics; Intelligent Autonomous Vehicles; Modelling, Identification and Signal Processing
Digital Object Identifier (DOI): 10.3182/20101005-4-RO-2018.00044
Conference: 2nd IFAC Symposium on Telematics Applications (2010)
Location: Politehnica University, Romania
Start Date: Tue Oct 05 2010 - End Date: Fri Oct 08 2010
Page Numbers: 139-142
Issues of Identifying, Estimating and Using Delay Times in Telecontrol Systems Based on TCP/IP Networks

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Stefan, Octavian; Dragomir, Toma Leonida; Codrean, Alexandru,... 2010-10-05
Authors: Stefan, Octavian; Dragomir, Toma Leonida; Codrean, Alexandru; Silea, Ioan
Abstract: Today’s performant equipment and high speed connections make network control systems a reality. For a series of teleoperation applications like the ones from network control systems domain it is essential to estimate the time delay between the acquisition moment of primary data that needs to be sent and the moment it is available for the receiver’s use. This paper presents a methodology for estimating the time delay from experimental measurements, while also taking into account the information loss during transmission. A series of unwanted exceptions that may occur in signal transmission are identified and solution methods are proposed. Based on the above study, three real scenarios were designed for three TCP/IP network types. These scenarios were implemented through simulations for a telecontrol system that uses adaptive PD compensators for the time-varying delays. Finally, the improvement in the system’s performances with the PD compensators were validated using real life scenarios.
Keywords: Control via Communication Networks; Networked Control; Teleoperation
Digital Object Identifier (DOI): 10.3182/20101005-4-RO-2018.00046
Conference: 2nd IFAC Symposium on Telematics Applications (2010)
Location: Politehnica University, Romania
Start Date: Tue Oct 05 2010 - End Date: Fri Oct 08 2010
Page Numbers: 143-148
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