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UbiFix: Tackling Repairability Challenges in Smart Devices (2023)
Conference Proceeding

IoT products are increasingly becoming the default, with non-IoT versions of common hardware (e.g., TVs and printers) harder to find. Alongside this adoption surge, lack of support, outdated security, and planned obsolescence present concerning susta... Read More about UbiFix: Tackling Repairability Challenges in Smart Devices.

FUTURE MACHINE: Making Myths & Designing Technology for a Responsible Future: Making Myths and Entanglement: Community engagement at the edge of participatory design and user experience (2023)
Conference Proceeding

This paper explores the unique methods and strategies employed by a team of artists, in collaboration with engineers, programmers, a climate scientist, researchers and members of the public, who have come together to create the Future Machine, with t... Read More about FUTURE MACHINE: Making Myths & Designing Technology for a Responsible Future: Making Myths and Entanglement: Community engagement at the edge of participatory design and user experience.

Unified Surface and Volumetric Inference on Functional Imaging Data (2023)
Conference Proceeding

Surface-based analysis methods for functional imaging data have been shown to offer substantial benefits for the study of the human cortex, namely in the localisation of functional areas and the establishment of inter-subject correspondence. A new ap... Read More about Unified Surface and Volumetric Inference on Functional Imaging Data.

Experimental analysis of mismatch in electro-thermal device parameter within parallel connected SiC MOSFETs: Considerations for multi-chip power module design (2023)
Conference Proceeding

This paper aims to investigate the current imbalance within parallel connected common-source configuration of SiC Power MOSFET switches using double pulse transient operation. Mismatches in electro-thermal parameters e.g., threshold voltage (Vth and... Read More about Experimental analysis of mismatch in electro-thermal device parameter within parallel connected SiC MOSFETs: Considerations for multi-chip power module design.

Methodology for Digital Transformation: A Continuous Improvement Approach (2023)
Conference Proceeding

Digital technologies have the potential to significantly transform the manufacturing industry by achieving improvements in productivity, quality and sustainability. Despite this, the uptake is relatively low as companies face a number of challenges i... Read More about Methodology for Digital Transformation: A Continuous Improvement Approach.

Mobility and Utility in Robot Mediated Interaction: An Interactive Workshop for the Identification of Use Cases and Affordances of Telepresence Robots (2023)
Conference Proceeding

In recent years virtual meetings have become the predominant alternative to face-To-face meetings. Ongoing efforts in the design of telepresence robots promise remote access to physical settings and a greater sense of presence, leading to improved re... Read More about Mobility and Utility in Robot Mediated Interaction: An Interactive Workshop for the Identification of Use Cases and Affordances of Telepresence Robots.

Efficient decision-making in SMEs: leveraging knowledge graphs with Neo4j and AI vision (2023)
Conference Proceeding

In the evolving digital landscape, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) grapple with the intricate task of managing vast manufacturing data while operating within budgetary constraints. Addressing this dichotomy, our research introduces an innov... Read More about Efficient decision-making in SMEs: leveraging knowledge graphs with Neo4j and AI vision.

Low-cost System for Visual Inspection of Corrosion: An Industrial Case Study (2023)
Conference Proceeding

The use of digital technologies around the world has increased considerably, modifying the way in which daily activities are conducted. The manufacturing sector is no exception. Over the last decade, digital technologies have become a key element for... Read More about Low-cost System for Visual Inspection of Corrosion: An Industrial Case Study.

Behavioural SiC IGBT Modelling Using Non-Linear Voltage and Current Dependent Capacitances (2023)
Conference Proceeding

This paper presents a behavioural silicon carbide (SiC) IGBT model that utilizes voltage and current dependent capacitances to simulate its switching characteristics, and a voltage dependent current source to simulate the static characteristics. The... Read More about Behavioural SiC IGBT Modelling Using Non-Linear Voltage and Current Dependent Capacitances.

I, AV: A Ghost Driver Field Study Exploring the Application of Anthropomorphism in AV-Pedestrian Communication (2023)
Conference Proceeding

We employed the 'Ghost Driver' methodology to emulate an autonomous vehicle (AV) and explored pedestrians' (n=520) crossing behaviour in response to external human-machine interfaces (eHMIs). Three eHMI designs were created to replace absent pedestri... Read More about I, AV: A Ghost Driver Field Study Exploring the Application of Anthropomorphism in AV-Pedestrian Communication.

Identifying Variation in the Newborn Life Support Procedure: An Automated Method (2023)
Conference Proceeding

This research is conducted for developing an automated method to recognize variations in the Newborn Life Support (NLS) procedure. Compliance with the NLS standard guideline is essential to prevent any adverse consequences for the newborn. Video reco... Read More about Identifying Variation in the Newborn Life Support Procedure: An Automated Method.

UAV Path Planning for Area Coverage and Energy Consumption in Oil and Gas Exploration Environment (2023)
Conference Proceeding

This paper proposes a model for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) grid-based coverage path planning, considering coverage completeness and energy consumption in complex environments with multiple obstacles. The work is inspired by the need for more effi... Read More about UAV Path Planning for Area Coverage and Energy Consumption in Oil and Gas Exploration Environment.

The Integration of Green Building Technologies into the Construction Sector of Developing Countries: The Case of Ghana (2023)
Conference Proceeding

Emerging climate change crisis, resources scarcity and global sustainability agenda are putting pressures on developing nations and demanding actions. This study aimed to examine the significance of introducing green building technologies (GBTs) in... Read More about The Integration of Green Building Technologies into the Construction Sector of Developing Countries: The Case of Ghana.

A modified Control Strategy of Neutral-Point Clamped Converter-Fed PMSM Drives with Engergy Storage Systems (2023)
Conference Proceeding

This paper proposes a modified control strategy for three-phase three-level neutral point clamped (NPC) converter-fed Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) drive in the application of Energy Storage Systems (ESS) using single-carrier modulation.... Read More about A modified Control Strategy of Neutral-Point Clamped Converter-Fed PMSM Drives with Engergy Storage Systems.

Model Predictive Control of Modular Multilevel Converter with High Number of Submodules (2023)
Conference Proceeding

This paper proposes a Level Model Predictive Control strategy combined with a pre-processing sorting algorithm to address the processing time issue of predictive control for Modular Multilevel Converters (MMCs) with hundreds of submodules. Five contr... Read More about Model Predictive Control of Modular Multilevel Converter with High Number of Submodules.

Estimation of Leakage Inductance in High-frequency Three-Winding Transformers for Electric Vehicle On-board Chargers (2023)
Conference Proceeding

This paper reviews several methods to estimate the equivalent circuit model parameters of high-frequency three-winding transformers, considering measurement accuracy and tolerance to measurement errors. First, several equivalent circuit models of the... Read More about Estimation of Leakage Inductance in High-frequency Three-Winding Transformers for Electric Vehicle On-board Chargers.

Wind Turbine Installation Vessel Mission Reliability Modelling Using Petri Nets (2023)
Conference Proceeding

Offshore wind power is one of the main technologies helping to meet the global low carbon challenge. However, the significant expansion of the offshore wind industry and the rapid increase in the size and weight of turbine components will certainly a... Read More about Wind Turbine Installation Vessel Mission Reliability Modelling Using Petri Nets.

Human-AI Musicking: A Framework for Designing AI for Music Co-creativity (2023)
Conference Proceeding

In this paper, we present a framework for understanding human-AI musicking. This framework prompts a series of questions for reflecting on various aspects of the creative interrelationships between musicians and AI and thus can be used as a tool for... Read More about Human-AI Musicking: A Framework for Designing AI for Music Co-creativity.

“They’re not going to do all the tasks we do”: Understanding Trust and Reassurance towards a UV-C Disinfection Robot (2023)
Conference Proceeding

Increasingly, robots are adopted for routine tasks such as cleaning and disinfection of public spaces, raising questions about attitudes and trust of professional cleaners who might in future have robots as teammates, and whether the general public f... Read More about “They’re not going to do all the tasks we do”: Understanding Trust and Reassurance towards a UV-C Disinfection Robot.

Modelling of Stress Evolution and Its Effect on Formability in Tension Under Cyclic Bending Plus Compression (2023)
Conference Proceeding

Single point incremental forming (SPIF) and Double-sided incremental forming (DSIF) are two main variants of incremental sheet forming (ISF) processes. Tension under cyclic bending (TCB) have been developed as a means for experimental evaluation and... Read More about Modelling of Stress Evolution and Its Effect on Formability in Tension Under Cyclic Bending Plus Compression.