The Mechatronics research group focuses on the development of robotic and mechatronic technologies, which also examine the effectiveness of the associated systems engineering design methodology.
As expressed in the lectoral speech (Dutch text), the lectorate does this according to the principle of 'Robotize your Future, by using our RoboTechLibary' and often does this in relation to the R & D consortium TValley (Dutch website).
Where Systems Engineering and Modular Robotics result into Innovations
Research lines
Unmanned (Robotics) Systems
Within this research line we are working on new and innovative ground, aerial and underwater robots using the Systems Engineering and Modular Mechatronic building blocks.
Projects:
Smart Industrial Systems
This research line deals with how robotisation and flexible / reconfigurable production systems can increase human efficiency in the machine building and manufacturing industry (Smart Industry).
Modular Robotics
This line of research is concerned with the research and development of modular robotics, which are made available to the public as technical building blocks via the RoboTechLibrary. Acquiring knowledge and knowledge management of the modular system by all relevant disciplines is necessary and in addition to technical developments, the subject of research.
Systems Engineering
The research line deals with effective (systematic) design processes of complex high tech systems. The aim is to investigate which design methods are available and which are effective for which situations (company, product, application). In addition to the technical component, it also has a strong business administration and organizational component.
Education
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- Autonomous Sewer Inspection Robot
- Potted plant handler (Focus op Vision)
- Product design of a garden moisture sensor
- SLAM Framework for Firebot
- Navigation Stack in Firebot
- Interactive pooltable development
- Redesign of a garden moisture sensor
- Software for Industrial Mobile Robot
- Telemetry for firefighting robots
The team
Dirk Bekke
Lector
Abeje Mersha
Associate lector
Roy de Kinkelder
Senior Researcher and Project Lead
Mick Boe
Researcher
Wilco Bonestroo
Senior Researcher and Project Lead
Dennis Borger
Senior Researcher and Project Lead
Hanieh Esmaeeli
Researcher and PhD candidate
Mark Reiling
Reseacher
René Meijering
Researcher
Joris Spikker
Researcher
Henk Kortier
Senior Researcher and Project Lead
Lucienne Jonker
Project Supporter
Max Snippe
Researcher
Victor Sluiter
Researcher
Dion Zwakenberg
Researcher
Gerjen ter Maat
Researcher
Kiki Kobes-Schipper
Project Supporter
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