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4-RRS PKM for stabilisation on a mobile sensor platform

Author: Ramruthan, Kshir ; Kuchwa-Dube, C Date: Nov 2023 Disturbances experienced by an inspection robot can reduce the quality of its sensor measurements, which can in turn negatively affect the robot’s functionality. This research aimed to design a Parallel Kinematic Mechanism (PKM) for use as ... Read more
ARGUS: A pole climbing surveillance robot

Author: De Ronde, Wiilis ; Bosscha, Peter A ; Marais, Stephen T ; Pretorius, A Date: Nov 2023 Due to the high prevalence and unpredictability of violent protest action in South Africa, a need has arisen for rapidly deployable surveillance. This paper proposes an Automated Robotic Guardian for Urban Surveillance (ARGUS) platform, a ... Read more
A cloud-based road infrastructure analysis system using machine learning

Author: Naidoo, Thegaran ; Verster, Jacobus J ; Marais, Stephen T Date: Nov 2022 A cloud-based road infrastructure analysis system was developed to assist as an information management system for detecting and managing information about road defects and road assets. The system uses computer vision and machine learning ... Read more
Design and manufacturing of an aggregate abrasion test device for testing in high acceleration field

Author: Xungu, Sipho ; Mgangira, Martin B ; Giani, John C Date: Nov 2021 This paper describes the design and manufacturing of a mechanical system, the Aggregate Abrasion Test Device (AATD), which comprises of a rolling model drum, with the purpose of obtaining experimental data that is subsequently used to quantify ... Read more
Development of a multipurpose, outdoor autonomous ground vehicle for agricultural inspection

Author: Dickens, John S ; Goorun, Yurisha ; De Ronde, Willis Date: Nov 2021 The Dassie robot platform is a rugged outdoor autonomous vehicle, capable of moving through rough terrain whilst carrying a heavy payload and operating for extended periods of time. It is designed to autonomously perform inspections of rows ... Read more
The journey of the CSIR L.I.F.E. CPAP ventilator

Author: Bosscha, Peter A Date: Nov 2022 The development, manufacturing and deployment of a South African engineered Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Ventilator is described. The CSIR L.I.F.E. (Lung Inspiratory Flow Enabler) Ventilator was developed during the COVID Pandemic in ... Read more
Modular robotic arm for automation of SMME industrial press

Author: Naicker, Dhananathan M ; Purdon, Kyla ; Ramruthan, Kshir Date: Nov 2023 Small South African manufacturing companies, endeavouring to benefit from Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies, specifically automation, are restricted by exorbitant costs and the lack of know-how associated with automation. This ... Read more
Streamlining factory simulations with an intuitive factory layout tool

Author: De Ronde, Willis ; Crafford, G ; Roux, Pieter W ; Wenhold, Derryn L Date: Nov 2023 Complex factory layouts can be improved by performing optimization on the layout in discrete event simulation packages. Creating models of complex factories in these simulation packages can, however, be very time-consuming and generally ... Read more
Voyager, a ground mobile robotic platform for research development

Author: Purdon, Kyla ; Dickens, John S ; De Ronde, Willis ; Ramruthan, Kshir ; Crafford, Gerrie Date: Nov 2023 This paper describes a mobile ground-based robotic platform named Voyager which was developed to support robotics research and replace the old mobile robotic platform, the Pioneer. A comparative analysis was done with three mobile robot: ... Read more
Voyager, a ground mobile robotic platform for research development

Author: Purdon, Kyla ; Dickens, John S ; De Ronde, Willis ; Ramruthan, Kshir ; Crafford, Gerrie Date: Nov 2023 This paper describes a mobile ground-based robotic platform named Voyager which was developed to support robotics research and replace the old mobile robotic platform, the Pioneer. A comparative analysis was done with three mobile robot: ... Read more

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