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Publicações por Paulo José Costa

2023

Using Machine Learning Approaches to Localization in an Embedded System on RobotAtFactory 4.0 Competition: A Case Study

Autores
Klein, LC; Braun, J; Martins, FN; Wortche, H; de Oliveira, AS; Mendes, J; Pinto, VH; Costa, P; Lima, J;

Publicação
2023 IEEE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON AUTONOMOUS ROBOT SYSTEMS AND COMPETITIONS, ICARSC

Abstract
The use of machine learning in embedded systems is an interesting topic, especially with the growth in popularity of the Internet of Things (IoT). The capacity of a system, such as a robot, to self-localize, is a fundamental skill for its navigation and decision-making processes. This work focuses on the feasibility of using machine learning in a Raspberry Pi 4 Model B, solving the localization problem using images and fiducial markers (ArUco markers) in the context of the RobotAtFactory 4.0 competition. The approaches were validated using a realistically simulated scenario. Three algorithms were tested, and all were shown to be a good solution for a limited amount of data. Results also show that when the amount of data grows, only Multi-Layer Perception (MLP) is feasible for the embedded application due to the required training time and the resulting size of the model.

2023

Data Fusion Using Ultra Wideband Time-of-Flight Positioning for Mobile Robot Applications

Autores
Lima, J; Pinto, AF; Ribeiro, F; Pinto, M; Pereira, AI; Pinto, VH; Costa, P;

Publicação
2023 IEEE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON AUTONOMOUS ROBOT SYSTEMS AND COMPETITIONS, ICARSC

Abstract
Self-localization of a robot is one of the most important requirements in mobile robotics. There are several approaches to providing localization data. The Ultra Wide Band Time of Flight provides position information but lacks the angle. Odometry data can be combined by using a data fusion algorithm. This paper addresses the application of data fusion algorithms based on odometry and Ultra Wide Band Time of Flight positioning using a Kalman filter that allows performing the data fusion task which outputs the position and orientation of the robot. The proposed solution, validated in a real developed platform can be applied in service and industrial robots.

2023

A Data logger for educational purposes of a laboratory chemical reactor: an IoT approach

Autores
Lima, J; Brito, T; Ferreira, O; Afonso, J; Pinto, H; Carvalho, A; Costa, P;

Publicação
International Conference on Electrical, Computer, Communications and Mechatronics Engineering, ICECCME 2023

Abstract
This paper presents the development of an acquisition system and data logger from an existing set of three continuous stirred-tank reactors in series. The reactors are currently used in chemical engineering educational laboratories to perform kinetic and tracer experiments. In this sense, to accomplish the store data process, the volumetric flow rate and the concentration of tracer, reactants and/or products of the reaction must be acquired as a function of time. In the original experimental setup, only the signal conditioning system was operational, while the acquisition, visualization, and control systems were obsolete and damaged. Thus, a new system composed of an interface and real-time acquisition data is proposed alongside preserving the main reactor structure. A graphical user interface and the automation of the various actuators were developed based on worldwide usage and low cost, respectively. This system, based on a common 8-bit microcontroller and an application developed in Lazarus, allows the storage of the acquired data in a time-series database. In this way, students can analyze the results later or in real time. Moreover, remote access allows controlling the reactor and getting data by the Internet of Things (IoT) resources. Additionally, the proposed system using IoT allows data to be shared with the community as a dataset. © 2023 IEEE.

2024

Design and Development of an Omnidirectional Mecanum Platform for the RobotAtFactory 4.0 Competition

Autores
Braun J.; Baidi K.; Bonzatto L.; Berger G.; Pinto M.; Kalbermatter R.B.; Klein L.; Grilo V.; Pereira A.I.; Costa P.; Lima J.;

Publicação
Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems

Abstract
Robotics competitions are highly strategic tools to engage and motivate students, cultivating their curiosity and enthusiasm for technology and robotics. These competitions encompass various disciplines, such as programming, electronics, control systems, and prototyping, often beginning with developing a mobile platform. This paper focuses on designing and implementing an omnidirectional mecanum platform, encompassing aspects of mechatronics, mechanics, electronics, kinematics models, and control. Additionally, a simulation model is introduced and compared with the physical robot, providing a means to validate the proposed platform.

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