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1. Aycock, Todd Michael. A simultaneous localization and mapping implementation using inexpensive hardware.

Degree: 2010, University of Alabama

► Autonomous mobile robots have become more popular over the past few decades, influencing both industry and academia. The strategy of making robots navigate autonomously adds… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Electronic Thesis or Dissertation; – thesis; Engineering, Robotics; Engineering, Electronics and Electrical; Autonomous robotic navigation; Extended Kalman filter; IH-SLAM; Inexpensive hardware; SLAM

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Aycock, T. M. (2010). A simultaneous localization and mapping implementation using inexpensive hardware. (Thesis). University of Alabama. Retrieved from http://purl.lib.ua.edu/16170

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Aycock, Todd Michael. “A simultaneous localization and mapping implementation using inexpensive hardware.” 2010. Thesis, University of Alabama. Accessed April 18, 2021. http://purl.lib.ua.edu/16170.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Aycock, Todd Michael. “A simultaneous localization and mapping implementation using inexpensive hardware.” 2010. Web. 18 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

Aycock TM. A simultaneous localization and mapping implementation using inexpensive hardware. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Alabama; 2010. [cited 2021 Apr 18]. Available from: http://purl.lib.ua.edu/16170.

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Aycock TM. A simultaneous localization and mapping implementation using inexpensive hardware. [Thesis]. University of Alabama; 2010. Available from: http://purl.lib.ua.edu/16170

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2. Kilgo, Paul Michael. RDIS: a domain model for generalizing the mappings between robotic software frameworks and robotic devices.

Degree: 2012, University of Alabama

URL: http://purl.lib.ua.edu/77742

► Researchers, hobbyists, and industrial professionals alike have moved toward a framework-based approach to robotics application development. This allows robotic applications to be written for the… (more)

▼ Researchers, hobbyists, and industrial professionals alike have moved toward a framework-based approach to robotics application development. This allows robotic applications to be written for the domain of the framework and benefits the application developer as it offers domain-specific abstractions and reusability of applications. However, a framework must still know how to translate its domain-specific concepts to the device-specific concepts. One can do this in a general-purpose programming language, but this strategy is not sustainable because drivers must be hand-crafted for each possible permutation of framework and device. Therefore, exploring the appropriate level of abstraction for device drivers is interesting and may enable a description of a robot for it to be used with any robotics framework. A domain model for defining these mappings has been developed. The domain model allows descriptions of robots to be reused between frameworks. The specific mechanism for this is to describe the domain model using a textual syntax and interpret the description at run-time. One may then define the transformation of framework domain concepts to concepts native to the domain model as an adapter. Thus, any appropriately enabled robotic framework and device can communicate with one another. As further evidence for the viability of the domain model, it was implemented formally using the model-driven tool \atommm. One may then design the model at a high-level directly in the terms introduced by the model without the mental load posed by the textual syntax. As well, the tool presents a preliminary approach for generating adapters for frameworks. Future directions for the domain model include kinematic state modeling. A literature review and a preliminary approach for this has also been prepared. (Published By University of Alabama Libraries) Advisors/Committee Members: Anderson, Monica D., Gray, Jeff, Hao, Qi, Syriani, Eugene, University of Alabama. Dept. of Computer Science.

Subjects/Keywords: Electronic Thesis or Dissertation; – thesis; Robotics; Computer science; Domain model; RDIS; Robotics; Software frameworks

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Kilgo, P. M. (2012). RDIS: a domain model for generalizing the mappings between robotic software frameworks and robotic devices. (Thesis). University of Alabama. Retrieved from http://purl.lib.ua.edu/77742

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Kilgo, Paul Michael. “RDIS: a domain model for generalizing the mappings between robotic software frameworks and robotic devices.” 2012. Thesis, University of Alabama. Accessed April 18, 2021. http://purl.lib.ua.edu/77742.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Kilgo, Paul Michael. “RDIS: a domain model for generalizing the mappings between robotic software frameworks and robotic devices.” 2012. Web. 18 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

Kilgo PM. RDIS: a domain model for generalizing the mappings between robotic software frameworks and robotic devices. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Alabama; 2012. [cited 2021 Apr 18]. Available from: http://purl.lib.ua.edu/77742.

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Kilgo PM. RDIS: a domain model for generalizing the mappings between robotic software frameworks and robotic devices. [Thesis]. University of Alabama; 2012. Available from: http://purl.lib.ua.edu/77742

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3. Arunachalam, Thanukamalam. Digital pulse width modulation techniques for power converters.

Degree: 2010, University of Alabama

URL: http://purl.lib.ua.edu/13870

► Recently, digital controls are becoming dominant in almost every power electronic application because of the advantage when compared to analog control. This includes the ability… (more)

▼ Recently, digital controls are becoming dominant in almost every power electronic application because of the advantage when compared to analog control. This includes the ability of digital controllers to perform more advanced and sophisticated functions that potentially result in improving power conversion efficiency and/or the dynamic performance of the power converter, the ease of digital control function and loop upgradeability (or revision), and reduced sensitivity to component variations. However, there are also some challenges in digital control such as control loop delays that impact the dynamic performance of the power converters and the additional controller power consumption in some digital control implementations. Digital Pulse Width Modulation (DPWM) is one of the most important parts in digital control systems which control the power switch of the power converters. Modulation technique plays a vital role in causing control delays. There are several implementation schemes of digital pulse width modulation such as counter based DPWM, delay line based DPWM, and hybrid based DPWM. The output voltage is required to have little deviation from the reference voltage and fast settling times under transient events. Therefore, in order to maintain a well regulated output voltage, the control signal must instruct the power converter to either turn on (when there is undershoot in output voltage) or turn off (when there is overshoot in output voltage), as fast as possible. The work presented in this thesis suggests a modulation technique that reduces the turn on delay caused by trailing-edge digital modulation and turn off delay caused by leading-edge digital modulation. Reducing the digital pulse width modulation delay reduces the overshoot and undershoot in the output voltage in power converters with digital closed loop control. The proposed modified digital pulse width modulation scheme is verified using computer simulations and experimental results. (Published By University of Alabama Libraries) Advisors/Committee Members: ABU QAHOUQ, JABER A., HASKEW, TIM A., ANDERSON, MONICA D., University of Alabama. Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering.

Subjects/Keywords: Electronic Thesis or Dissertation; – thesis; Engineering, Electronics and Electrical

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Arunachalam, T. (2010). Digital pulse width modulation techniques for power converters. (Thesis). University of Alabama. Retrieved from http://purl.lib.ua.edu/13870

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Arunachalam, Thanukamalam. “Digital pulse width modulation techniques for power converters.” 2010. Thesis, University of Alabama. Accessed April 18, 2021. http://purl.lib.ua.edu/13870.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Arunachalam, Thanukamalam. “Digital pulse width modulation techniques for power converters.” 2010. Web. 18 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

Arunachalam T. Digital pulse width modulation techniques for power converters. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Alabama; 2010. [cited 2021 Apr 18]. Available from: http://purl.lib.ua.edu/13870.

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Arunachalam T. Digital pulse width modulation techniques for power converters. [Thesis]. University of Alabama; 2010. Available from: http://purl.lib.ua.edu/13870

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University of Alabama

4. Dawson, Shameka. Facilitating operator interaction with quality of surveillance multi-robot systems.

Degree: 2012, University of Alabama

URL: http://purl.lib.ua.edu/81387

► Robotic systems are becoming more practical in military applications. In fact, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are being used for surveillance and reconnaissance missions. Using UAVs… (more)

▼ Robotic systems are becoming more practical in military applications. In fact, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are being used for surveillance and reconnaissance missions. Using UAVs for surveying a region of interest can increase situational awareness and decrease human casualty by allowing the operator to view the video feeds from the UAVs. However, current systems utilize complex one (or multiple) operator/one robot interfaces. In addition, human-in-the-loop models create issues because human operators tend to intervene more frequently if they do not trust the system or their expectations of the autonomy are not met. As a result, excessive or inept human intervention could negatively affect workload, situational awareness, and performance. This dissertation is aimed at allowing a single operator to efficiently manage multiple UAVs and interact effectively with higher levels of autonomy. By providing the operator with a mechanism to interact with the autonomy and aid in decision making, the operator becomes a part of the autonomous team. Contributions of this dissertation related to facilitating operator interaction with multi-robot surveillance systems include: (1) knowledge that trust is more than an understanding that the actions of an autonomous team are rational, but related to experiencing the actions' rationale; (2) a novel approach to teaming based on spatial and temporal environmental cues; and (3) the design and implementation of a testbed to measure the effect of the operator teaming with an autonomous system. Studies are used to evaluate the system and elucidate factors that affect operator trust. Results suggest that a human operator can team with multiple robots and effectively interact with higher levels of autonomy by experiencing the autonomous team's rationale using environmental cues. This approach using the spatial and temporal environmental cues was also found to promote trust, lower workload, and increase situational awareness while not degrading task performance. (Published By University of Alabama Libraries) Advisors/Committee Members: Anderson, Monica, Brown, Marcus, Gray, Jeff, Hong, Xiaoyan, Hu, Fei, University of Alabama. Dept. of Computer Science.

Subjects/Keywords: Electronic Thesis or Dissertation; – thesis; Robotics; Computer science; Autonomy; Human-robot interaction; Multi-robot systems; Surveillance systems; Trust; User Interface

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Dawson, S. (2012). Facilitating operator interaction with quality of surveillance multi-robot systems. (Thesis). University of Alabama. Retrieved from http://purl.lib.ua.edu/81387

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Dawson, Shameka. “Facilitating operator interaction with quality of surveillance multi-robot systems.” 2012. Thesis, University of Alabama. Accessed April 18, 2021. http://purl.lib.ua.edu/81387.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Dawson, Shameka. “Facilitating operator interaction with quality of surveillance multi-robot systems.” 2012. Web. 18 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

Dawson S. Facilitating operator interaction with quality of surveillance multi-robot systems. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Alabama; 2012. [cited 2021 Apr 18]. Available from: http://purl.lib.ua.edu/81387.

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Dawson S. Facilitating operator interaction with quality of surveillance multi-robot systems. [Thesis]. University of Alabama; 2012. Available from: http://purl.lib.ua.edu/81387

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5. Price, Andrew R. Kinect-based object reconstruction.

Degree: 2012, University of Alabama

URL: http://purl.lib.ua.edu/81694

► The Microsoft Kinect has recently grown to prominence as a widely used 3D sensor for both academics and hobbyists alike. This thesis presents a Kinect-oriented… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Electronic Thesis or Dissertation; – thesis; Computer engineering; Computer science; Robotics; 3D Printing; CUDA; Kinect; MakerBot; Point Cloud; SolidWorks

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Price, A. R. (2012). Kinect-based object reconstruction. (Thesis). University of Alabama. Retrieved from http://purl.lib.ua.edu/81694

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Price, Andrew R. “Kinect-based object reconstruction.” 2012. Thesis, University of Alabama. Accessed April 18, 2021. http://purl.lib.ua.edu/81694.

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Price, Andrew R. “Kinect-based object reconstruction.” 2012. Web. 18 Apr 2021.

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Price AR. Kinect-based object reconstruction. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Alabama; 2012. [cited 2021 Apr 18]. Available from: http://purl.lib.ua.edu/81694.

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Price AR. Kinect-based object reconstruction. [Thesis]. University of Alabama; 2012. Available from: http://purl.lib.ua.edu/81694

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6. Taylor, Ryan Andrew. A custom printed circuit board design for microcontroller education.

Degree: 2011, University of Alabama

URL: http://purl.lib.ua.edu/43391

► Much time and effort has been spent attempting to discover the best approach to the problem of microcontroller education. In electrical and computer engineering curricula,… (more)

▼ Much time and effort has been spent attempting to discover the best approach to the problem of microcontroller education. In electrical and computer engineering curricula, much consideration is given to the topic of hardware interfacing. For the potential computer engineer, this is an important concept to master, in view of its significance in the current state of technology. Unfortunately, in many curricula, the student is introduced to digital circuitry and immediately thrust into interfacing, due to the pressures of time in a traditional four-year academic career. Often, the student's understanding of the basics of microcontroller operation and control are not to a satisfactory level before the student is expected to use a processor to control other, more complex, systems. This research attempts to compile a solution to allow a student to be well versed in microcontroller operation while he or she begins to work with additional interfacing requirements. A prototype printed circuit board has been assembled that works in close harmony with the National Instrument ELVIS prototyping system that attempts to alleviate this problem. This prototype daughter card rests on top of the breadboarding area of the ELVIS system and allows the student full access to all of the tools and contacts that would be available without the card. The student is required to make the connections necessary for a fully-functional microcontroller system, as opposed to the method of using a pre-fabricated microcontroller development board. When using a board such as this, the student may not fully understand the individual components and their interconnections. This process of connecting components requires the student to understand the physical interface between the microcontroller and the peripheral device(s). Anticipated results from this research are an increased aptitude in peripheral interfacing and a greater level of success in more complex courses following in the curriculum. By allowing the student to interact with the interfacing process on a lower level, a more complete understanding of microcontroller-based systems and peripheral interfacing is obtained. (Published By University of Alabama Libraries) Advisors/Committee Members: Jackson, David J., Ricks, Kenneth G., Anderson, Monica, University of Alabama. Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering.

Subjects/Keywords: Electronic Thesis or Dissertation; – thesis; Computer engineering; Electrical engineering; Computer science; alabama; education; elvis; interfacing; microcontroller; peripheral

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Taylor, R. A. (2011). A custom printed circuit board design for microcontroller education. (Thesis). University of Alabama. Retrieved from http://purl.lib.ua.edu/43391

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Taylor, Ryan Andrew. “A custom printed circuit board design for microcontroller education.” 2011. Thesis, University of Alabama. Accessed April 18, 2021. http://purl.lib.ua.edu/43391.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Taylor, Ryan Andrew. “A custom printed circuit board design for microcontroller education.” 2011. Web. 18 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

Taylor RA. A custom printed circuit board design for microcontroller education. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Alabama; 2011. [cited 2021 Apr 18]. Available from: http://purl.lib.ua.edu/43391.

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Taylor RA. A custom printed circuit board design for microcontroller education. [Thesis]. University of Alabama; 2011. Available from: http://purl.lib.ua.edu/43391

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7. Wellman, Briana Lowe. Cooperation paradigms for overcoming communication limitations in multirobot wide area coverage.

Degree: 2011, University of Alabama

URL: http://purl.lib.ua.edu/54197

► Multi-robot systems are an important research topic in wide area coverage applications such as hazardous waste clean-up, bomb detection, surveillance, and search and rescue missions.… (more)

▼ Multi-robot systems are an important research topic in wide area coverage applications such as hazardous waste clean-up, bomb detection, surveillance, and search and rescue missions. They can work in parallel and complete tasks faster than a single robot. Communications can support cooperation to speed up execution, reduce duplication, and prevent interference. Communication among team members is achieved explicitly or implicitly. In explicit communication, messages are intentionally transmitted and received from robot to robot. In implicit communication, robots observe the environment and other robot actions. Although many systems use explicit communications, in exploration of large, open areas (e.g. stadiums and parks), persistent intra-team digital communications is not guaranteed. Therefore, alternative approaches that do not rely upon message passing throughout exploration are needed. Novel contributions of overcoming communication limitations in wide area coverage include: (1) insight on how information shared between robots that are close has more influence on immediate action selection than information shared between robots that are farther apart. Spatial and temporal locality can be instrumental in determining relevance in subsequent action selection; (2) an approach in which observation leverages spatial and temporal locality to infer state rather than rely on digital messaging; and (3) an approach in which robots use spatial rendezvous to exchange information instead of continuously passing messages. Robots explore an environment in sectors, or designated areas, and periodically meet to communicate map information of what they explored. Simulations and physical experiments were conducted and results suggest both approaches can serve as alternatives to cooperation based on continuous point-to-point communications. (Published By University of Alabama Libraries) Advisors/Committee Members: Anderson, Monica, Vrbsky, Susan, Hong, Xiaoyan, Yang, Xiao, Hu, Fei, University of Alabama. Dept. of Computer Science.

Subjects/Keywords: Electronic Thesis or Dissertation; – thesis; Robotics; Computer science; autonomous; communication; cooperation; mulitagent systems; multrobot systems

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Wellman, B. L. (2011). Cooperation paradigms for overcoming communication limitations in multirobot wide area coverage. (Thesis). University of Alabama. Retrieved from http://purl.lib.ua.edu/54197

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Wellman, Briana Lowe. “Cooperation paradigms for overcoming communication limitations in multirobot wide area coverage.” 2011. Thesis, University of Alabama. Accessed April 18, 2021. http://purl.lib.ua.edu/54197.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Wellman, Briana Lowe. “Cooperation paradigms for overcoming communication limitations in multirobot wide area coverage.” 2011. Web. 18 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

Wellman BL. Cooperation paradigms for overcoming communication limitations in multirobot wide area coverage. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Alabama; 2011. [cited 2021 Apr 18]. Available from: http://purl.lib.ua.edu/54197.

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Wellman BL. Cooperation paradigms for overcoming communication limitations in multirobot wide area coverage. [Thesis]. University of Alabama; 2011. Available from: http://purl.lib.ua.edu/54197

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8. Leslie, Caleb Thomas. Electrical and computer architecture of an autonomous mars sample return rover prototype.

Degree: 2016, University of Alabama

URL: http://purl.lib.ua.edu/163941

► Space truly is the final frontier. As man looks to explore beyond the confines of our planet, we use the lessons learned from traveling to… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Electronic Thesis or Dissertation; – thesis; Electrical engineering; Robotics; Computer engineering; Architecture; Autonomous Robotics; Embedded System; Modular; Sample Return; Space

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Leslie, C. T. (2016). Electrical and computer architecture of an autonomous mars sample return rover prototype. (Thesis). University of Alabama. Retrieved from http://purl.lib.ua.edu/163941

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Leslie, Caleb Thomas. “Electrical and computer architecture of an autonomous mars sample return rover prototype.” 2016. Thesis, University of Alabama. Accessed April 18, 2021. http://purl.lib.ua.edu/163941.

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Leslie, Caleb Thomas. “Electrical and computer architecture of an autonomous mars sample return rover prototype.” 2016. Web. 18 Apr 2021.

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Leslie CT. Electrical and computer architecture of an autonomous mars sample return rover prototype. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Alabama; 2016. [cited 2021 Apr 18]. Available from: http://purl.lib.ua.edu/163941.

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Leslie CT. Electrical and computer architecture of an autonomous mars sample return rover prototype. [Thesis]. University of Alabama; 2016. Available from: http://purl.lib.ua.edu/163941

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9. Munteanu, Bogdan. Algorithms with applications in robotics.

Degree: 2009, University of Alabama

URL: http://purl.lib.ua.edu/2137

► Many real world applications which involve computational steps are closely tied to theoretical computer science. In order for these systems to be efficiently deployed and… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Electronic Thesis or Dissertation; – thesis; Computer Science; biconnected outerplanar; directional antennas; graph searching; neighbor discovery; pursuit-evasion; vision based

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Munteanu, B. (2009). Algorithms with applications in robotics. (Thesis). University of Alabama. Retrieved from http://purl.lib.ua.edu/2137

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Munteanu, Bogdan. “Algorithms with applications in robotics.” 2009. Thesis, University of Alabama. Accessed April 18, 2021. http://purl.lib.ua.edu/2137.

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Munteanu, Bogdan. “Algorithms with applications in robotics.” 2009. Web. 18 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

Munteanu B. Algorithms with applications in robotics. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Alabama; 2009. [cited 2021 Apr 18]. Available from: http://purl.lib.ua.edu/2137.

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Munteanu B. Algorithms with applications in robotics. [Thesis]. University of Alabama; 2009. Available from: http://purl.lib.ua.edu/2137

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10. Headley, Justin Kyle. Analysis of a percussive bucket wheel implementation for a robotic planetary excavator.

Degree: 2015, University of Alabama

URL: http://purl.lib.ua.edu/125615

► Percussive digging methods have shown to reduce excavation forces when applied in a regolith (extraterrestrial) environment. Similarly bucket wheel excavators lend themselves to be favorable… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Electronic Thesis or Dissertation; – thesis; Electrical engineering; Aerospace engineering; Mining engineering; bucket wheel; excavation; percussion; planetary; regolith; robotic

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Headley, J. K. (2015). Analysis of a percussive bucket wheel implementation for a robotic planetary excavator. (Thesis). University of Alabama. Retrieved from http://purl.lib.ua.edu/125615

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Headley, Justin Kyle. “Analysis of a percussive bucket wheel implementation for a robotic planetary excavator.” 2015. Thesis, University of Alabama. Accessed April 18, 2021. http://purl.lib.ua.edu/125615.

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Headley, Justin Kyle. “Analysis of a percussive bucket wheel implementation for a robotic planetary excavator.” 2015. Web. 18 Apr 2021.

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Headley JK. Analysis of a percussive bucket wheel implementation for a robotic planetary excavator. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Alabama; 2015. [cited 2021 Apr 18]. Available from: http://purl.lib.ua.edu/125615.

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Headley JK. Analysis of a percussive bucket wheel implementation for a robotic planetary excavator. [Thesis]. University of Alabama; 2015. Available from: http://purl.lib.ua.edu/125615

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11. Sandel, David. A teleoperation and autonomous capable modular robot architecture and implementation.

Degree: 2015, University of Alabama

URL: http://purl.lib.ua.edu/125642

► Robots are an integral part of contemporary society with ever increasing use in resource collection, industrial, military, and exploration-based applications. The degree of human intervention… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Electronic Thesis or Dissertation; – thesis; Robotics; Computer engineering

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Sandel, D. (2015). A teleoperation and autonomous capable modular robot architecture and implementation. (Thesis). University of Alabama. Retrieved from http://purl.lib.ua.edu/125642

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Sandel, David. “A teleoperation and autonomous capable modular robot architecture and implementation.” 2015. Thesis, University of Alabama. Accessed April 18, 2021. http://purl.lib.ua.edu/125642.

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Sandel, David. “A teleoperation and autonomous capable modular robot architecture and implementation.” 2015. Web. 18 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

Sandel D. A teleoperation and autonomous capable modular robot architecture and implementation. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Alabama; 2015. [cited 2021 Apr 18]. Available from: http://purl.lib.ua.edu/125642.

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Sandel D. A teleoperation and autonomous capable modular robot architecture and implementation. [Thesis]. University of Alabama; 2015. Available from: http://purl.lib.ua.edu/125642

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University of Alabama

12. McCary, Eric Anthony. Home area network security and accountability in the smart grid.

Degree: 2015, University of Alabama

URL: http://purl.lib.ua.edu/127903

► The presented dissertation concentrates on the security landscape in smart grid and proposes works to create a more accountable environment in the smart grid home… (more)

▼ The presented dissertation concentrates on the security landscape in smart grid and proposes works to create a more accountable environment in the smart grid home area network (HAN). The principal thought behind the research is security and accountability in the smart grid and the smart grid HAN. Creating a more accountable HAN environment is essential in addressing these matters. More specifically, accountability as it pertains to the HAN, can be described as an assurance that each device within the HAN is held responsible for its own behavior and that those behaviors which belong to it are all provable and non-repudiation is upheld at a more intricate level than current offerings provide. Therefore, the dissertation addresses accountability in the HAN by methods implementing fine grained observation and monitoring of the devices therein. The first work of the dissertation addresses security in the smart grid. Recent work in smart grid has failed to give detailed holistic accounts of techniques which exploit several issues and vulnerabilities within the infrastructure and software which makes up the smart grid. Therefore, a holistic view which covers malicious actions and their impact on the grid and its components is provided. Countermeasures for these exploits are also discussed. Next, we propose an accountable method which provides for grouping and inspection of the devices in the HAN in order to efficiently pinpoint malicious and malfunctioning devices therein. The experimental results show that the method is effective in its efficiency and scheme. Lastly, we develop a method which addresses accountability of devices in the HAN which use varying amounts of energy during its operational phases. Method analysis and simulation results show that the method is effective, and that the method maintains a false alarm and error rate that is acceptable based on today's standards without prolonged training times. (Published By University of Alabama Libraries) Advisors/Committee Members: Xiao, Yang, Anderson, Monica, Smith, Randy, Zhang, Jingyuan, Acoff, Viola, University of Alabama. Dept. of Computer Science.

Subjects/Keywords: Electronic Thesis or Dissertation; – thesis; Computer science; Accountability; Home Area Network; Security; Smart Grid

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McCary, E. A. (2015). Home area network security and accountability in the smart grid. (Thesis). University of Alabama. Retrieved from http://purl.lib.ua.edu/127903

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

McCary, Eric Anthony. “Home area network security and accountability in the smart grid.” 2015. Thesis, University of Alabama. Accessed April 18, 2021. http://purl.lib.ua.edu/127903.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

McCary, Eric Anthony. “Home area network security and accountability in the smart grid.” 2015. Web. 18 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

McCary EA. Home area network security and accountability in the smart grid. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Alabama; 2015. [cited 2021 Apr 18]. Available from: http://purl.lib.ua.edu/127903.

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Council of Science Editors:

McCary EA. Home area network security and accountability in the smart grid. [Thesis]. University of Alabama; 2015. Available from: http://purl.lib.ua.edu/127903

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

University of Alabama

13. Loewen, Gabriel J. Thunder: a private cloud architecture designed for high usability.

Degree: 2015, University of Alabama

URL: http://purl.lib.ua.edu/127920

► Cloud computing is a technological strategy for saving time, money, and resources within an organization. Underfunded and understaffed organizations benefit the most from a cloud… (more)

▼ Cloud computing is a technological strategy for saving time, money, and resources within an organization. Underfunded and understaffed organizations benefit the most from a cloud architecture because it can help to alleviate a cost burden allowing funds to be used more effectively. Therefore, we believe that non-profit organizations, such as schools, libraries, non-profit medical facilities, and others have the most to gain from cloud computing. Cloud computing has played a major role in shaping large for-profit businesses like Google, Amazon, and Microsoft. Research has suggested that cultural barriers make it difficult for professionals in non-profits to adopt cloud computing technology. One key challenge faced by organizations for which a cloud architecture would be beneficial is the deployment and management process. In order for private cloud computing to become a viable solution for struggling organizations, much work needs to be done to simplify and improve the deployment process. We describe a new cloud architecture called THUNDER, which is a recursive backronym meaning ``THUNDER Helps Underfunded Nonprofits Distribute Electronic Resources.'' THUNDER introduces strategies which are meant to help struggling organizations to decrease costs. Virtual machine load balancing attempts to distribute the load across multiple nodes in order to maximize potential performance of virtual machines. Virtual machine consolidation attempts to utilize as few computational resources as possible in order to maximize the potential cost savings of maintaining idle nodes. We present an evaluation of THUNDER using metrics designed to compare its ease of use with that of other architectures. We also present an empirical evaluation of THUNDER by which users deploy and use the architecture, and then participate in a survey. THUNDER utilizes a new load balancing algorithm, which we have called ``RAIN'', meaning ``Rating Assisted Instantiation Negotiation''. RAIN attempts to optimize virtual machine instance placement by choosing compute nodes that have the best potential based on real-time metrics aggregation and a rating algorithm. Results show that the THUNDER is preferable for inexperienced users when compared to that of OpenStack and Eucalyptus. Additionally, experimental results show that RAIN is more efficient at placing virtual machines than the more typical approach of round-robin. (Published By University of Alabama Libraries) Advisors/Committee Members: Vrbsky, Susan, Anderson, Monica, Lusth, John, Saad, Ashraf, Zhang, Jingyuan, University of Alabama. Dept. of Computer Science.

Subjects/Keywords: Electronic Thesis or Dissertation; – thesis; Computer science; Cloud; Deployment; Empirical; Performance; Vertical

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Loewen, G. J. (2015). Thunder: a private cloud architecture designed for high usability. (Thesis). University of Alabama. Retrieved from http://purl.lib.ua.edu/127920

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Loewen, Gabriel J. “Thunder: a private cloud architecture designed for high usability.” 2015. Thesis, University of Alabama. Accessed April 18, 2021. http://purl.lib.ua.edu/127920.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Loewen, Gabriel J. “Thunder: a private cloud architecture designed for high usability.” 2015. Web. 18 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

Loewen GJ. Thunder: a private cloud architecture designed for high usability. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Alabama; 2015. [cited 2021 Apr 18]. Available from: http://purl.lib.ua.edu/127920.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Loewen GJ. Thunder: a private cloud architecture designed for high usability. [Thesis]. University of Alabama; 2015. Available from: http://purl.lib.ua.edu/127920

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

University of Alabama

14. Hall, Christopher. Comparing the performance of structured light depth sensors and traditional time-of-flight depth sensors for use in a lunar mining environment.

Degree: 2014, University of Alabama

URL: http://purl.lib.ua.edu/128076

► Autonomous robots are seen as a necessary component for long term manned missions to the Moon. The robots are necessary to excavate lunar soil for… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Electronic Thesis or Dissertation; – thesis; Computer engineering; Robotics; Autonomous Navigation; Kinect; Lidar; Obstacle Avoidance; Regolith; Robotics

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Hall, C. (2014). Comparing the performance of structured light depth sensors and traditional time-of-flight depth sensors for use in a lunar mining environment. (Thesis). University of Alabama. Retrieved from http://purl.lib.ua.edu/128076

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Hall, Christopher. “Comparing the performance of structured light depth sensors and traditional time-of-flight depth sensors for use in a lunar mining environment.” 2014. Thesis, University of Alabama. Accessed April 18, 2021. http://purl.lib.ua.edu/128076.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Hall, Christopher. “Comparing the performance of structured light depth sensors and traditional time-of-flight depth sensors for use in a lunar mining environment.” 2014. Web. 18 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

Hall C. Comparing the performance of structured light depth sensors and traditional time-of-flight depth sensors for use in a lunar mining environment. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Alabama; 2014. [cited 2021 Apr 18]. Available from: http://purl.lib.ua.edu/128076.

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Hall C. Comparing the performance of structured light depth sensors and traditional time-of-flight depth sensors for use in a lunar mining environment. [Thesis]. University of Alabama; 2014. Available from: http://purl.lib.ua.edu/128076

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University of Alabama

15. Faulkner, Andrew Aubrey. Sensor stabilization, localization, obstacle detection, and path planning for autonomous rovers: a case study.

Degree: 2015, University of Alabama

URL: http://purl.lib.ua.edu/131954

► Autonomous rovers are the next step in exploration of terrestrial planets. Current rovers contain some forms of semi-autonomy, but many functions are still performed by… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Electronic Thesis or Dissertation; – thesis; Robotics; Autonomous; Localization; Obstacle Detection; Path Planning; Rovers; Sensor Stabilization

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Faulkner, A. A. (2015). Sensor stabilization, localization, obstacle detection, and path planning for autonomous rovers: a case study. (Thesis). University of Alabama. Retrieved from http://purl.lib.ua.edu/131954

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Faulkner, Andrew Aubrey. “Sensor stabilization, localization, obstacle detection, and path planning for autonomous rovers: a case study.” 2015. Thesis, University of Alabama. Accessed April 18, 2021. http://purl.lib.ua.edu/131954.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Faulkner, Andrew Aubrey. “Sensor stabilization, localization, obstacle detection, and path planning for autonomous rovers: a case study.” 2015. Web. 18 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

Faulkner AA. Sensor stabilization, localization, obstacle detection, and path planning for autonomous rovers: a case study. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Alabama; 2015. [cited 2021 Apr 18]. Available from: http://purl.lib.ua.edu/131954.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Faulkner AA. Sensor stabilization, localization, obstacle detection, and path planning for autonomous rovers: a case study. [Thesis]. University of Alabama; 2015. Available from: http://purl.lib.ua.edu/131954

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

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