Browsing Masters Theses by Series "Master of Science in Mechatronics Engineering (MSMTR)"
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Acoustic Energy Harvesting using Dual Piezoelectric Plates
(2017-05)Sound is abundant energy found in our everyday lives, especially in urban places. Acoustic energy can be thought of as a good alternative energy source. Despite the fact that the sound is prevalent; it is challenging to ... -
Adaptive Neuro-Observer for Elastic Drive Systems
(2011-12)This work presents the design, implementation, testing, and validation of a Neural Network based observer for a real hardware elastic drive system. Diagonal recurrent neural network architecture and two types of controllers ... -
Adaptive PID Controller for a Non Linear Pendulum System Using Recurrent Neural Networks
(2005-06)The main objective of this research is to study feedforeword and recurrent neural networks (RNN) for nonlinear dynamic system identification and control. To be able to control, predict or analyze any system, accurate model ... -
ANN Based Mechanistic Force Model for Face
(2011-06)Due to increased global competition and increased calls for environmentally benign machining processes, there has been more focus and interest in making processes more lean and agile to enhance efficiency, reduce emissions ... -
Artificial Intelligence-Based Modeling of the Nonlinear Behavior of Buckling-Restrained Braces
(2013-03)The present research attempts to investigate and compare various artificial intelligence techniques to model the dynamic nonlinear behavior of Buckling Restrained Braces (BRBs). The various intelligent models are developed ... -
AUS-UAV HILS Setup of Dynamic Flight Path Planning
(2006-08)My research will utilize the existing UAV test-bed consisting of the TRI-60 RC airplane, the Avionics Unit, the embedded controller system, and the Ground Station to test minimum time flight path algorithms and mission ... -
Auto Takeoff and Precision Landing using Integrated GPS/INS/Optical Flow Solution
(2015-01)Auto takeoff and landing has been considered as the most challenging part in performing a flight with a high degree of autonomy. Hence, many researchers have addressed the problem of developing a precise auto takeoff and ... -
Automatic detection of data manipulation in power systems
(2019-04)Securing and protecting a power grid system is critical because a power grid transmits and distributes power to millions of people across a country. One of the significant topics in this field is having a real time model ... -
Automatic Plastic Bottle Classification System for Recycling
(2005-12)This thesis presents the design, development, implementation and testing of automatic plastic bottles sorting and classification system. The sorting is based on the bottle material chemical composition as well as on the ... -
Automatic White Blood Cell Differential Classification
(2005-06)The characteristics (quantity, shape and color) of the white blood cell (WBC) can give vital information about a patient's health. Hematologists, with the aid of microscopes, use their experience to classify WBCs and make ... -
Autonomous Mobile Robots in Nature: Transfer RNAs in Escherichia coli Bacteria
(2008-05)Transfer RNAs (tRNAs) are the smallest autonomous robots on earth. They can recognize a specific amino acid from the possible pool of 20 different amino acids. They are able to transport these protein building blocks to ... -
Autonomous Robot Navigation Based On Recurrent Neural Networks
(2012-05)The main objective of this research is to present a reactive navigation algorithm for wheeled mobile robots under non-holonomic constraints and in unknown environments. Two techniques are proposed: a geometrical based ... -
Comparative Study of Control Strategies for Under Actuated Manipulator
(2006-06)Underactuated mechanical systems are systems with fewer control inputs (actuators) than degrees of freedom. They arise in many applications such as underwater robots, mobile robots and manipulators with passive joints. ... -
Design and Development of a Synergetic Controller for a Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor Drive System
(2017-12)Electric vehicles are gaining increasing attention by automotive manufacturers in an attempt to reduce carbon footprint and produce more eco-friendly vehicles. Electric vehicles are powered by electric motor drives instead ... -
Design and Implementation of a Cable Robot for Rehabilitation
(2022-12)Due to the precision and repeatability that current robotic system offer; many researchers and innovators have proposed solution for biomedical needs and applications. Classical robots can offer great precision and offer ... -
Design and Implementation of an Advanced Control and Guidance Algorithm of a Single Rotor Helicopter
(2013-06)In this thesis, a complete autopilot solution for the Joker 3 miniature helicopter was designed and implemented. A dynamic model, which sufficiently describes the Joker 3 helicopter in a wide range of flight conditions was ... -
Design and Optimization of a Planar Cable Robot
(2020-07)This thesis presents a new approach towards the design of Cable-Driven-Parallel Robots (CDPR). Typically, the design of such robots is not the main concern, whereas in this work, an optimization of the design is carried ... -
Design of Robust Controllers for a Rotary Wing Helicopter
(2013-06)Due to inherent instability, parametric variations, changing properties during flight, and uncertainties in predicting aerodynamic coefficients, helicopter flight control requires strategies with enough robustness to cope ...