This research explores the performance of the iRobot Create machine for optimizing object relocation in an outer space environment. It is an ultimate goal to have it become a symbol of innovation for robots that are sent into outer space. Functioning as a tool-bot, and an active assistant, this robot aims to assist in small duties and respond to commands. With its arm and color blob recognition...

Data-management applications are focused around so-called CRUD actions that create, read, update, and delete data from persistent storage. These operations are the building blocks for numerous applications, for example dynamic websites where users create accounts, store and update information, and receive customized views based on their stored data. Typically, the application’s data is required...

Co-operative ground / aerial vehicle pairs can potentially be utilised for search and retrieve applications in disaster scenarios. A simplified setup has been implemented using an iRobot Create platform, coloured retrieval targets and a roof-mounted camera for localisation. This paper outlines the design of the entire system, with particular emphasis on perception, navigation, guidance and cont...

This paper describes the initial results of our research within the context of Serenoa project, where we have developed the first version of an authoring tool, which has been developed as a plugin for the widely used Eclipse IDE in the industry and academia. This authoring tool supports all the CRUD (Create, Retrieve, Update, and Delete) operations for the adaptation rules and front-end UIs dev...

Organizational knowledge resources typically exist in specialized pockets scattered across the firm. As distributed knowledge systems, firms’ capacity to manage their knowledge resources is linked with their ability to integrate these pockets of specialized knowledge. Firms are increasingly depending on teams to strategically consolidate their dispersed knowledge into productive outcomes. Teams...

Abstract—Coal fly ash, an industrial by product of coal combustion thermal power plants is considered as a hazardous material and its improper disposal has become an environmental issue. On the other hand, manufacturing conventional clay bricks involves on consumption of large amount of clay and leads substantial depletion of topsoil. This paper unveils the possibility of using fly ash as a par...