FUNDED RESEARCH

His research activities include autonomous mobile robot navigation and mapping (in particular in unstructured and challenging scenarios such as Urban Search and Rescue, or USAR), visual SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping), probabilistic models for cognitive human-robot interaction (HRI), healthcare/rehabilitation robotics, underwater ROVs, robot modelling and control.

Keywords: Robotics, autonomous systems, mapping, estimation, machine learning, HRI, control systems, field robotics, assistive robotics

FUNDED RESEARCH

  • CONTRACT RESEARCH
    RiMaBoT Operationalisation Collaboration (Sydney Water) - Rising/Sewer Pressure Mains Robotic Inspection - BaU Integration into Sydney Water
    Sydney Water Corporation1 Sep 2022 - 16 Sep 2024
    People funded by this grant:
    • Valls Miro J
    Sydney Water Corporation
  • CONTRACT RESEARCH
    Leak Sensing and Prediction Integration into Sydney Water - UTS:RI
    Sydney Water Corporation28 Jun 2022 - 28 Jun 2023
    People funded by this grant:
    • Valls Miro J
    Sydney Water Corporation
  • CONTRACT RESEARCH
    MR Roboto - Stage 2 - Towards automated sensing and control
    NEXTORE LTD30 May 2022 - 30 Dec 2022
    People funded by this grant:
    NextOre Pty Ltd
  • CONTRACT RESEARCH
    MR Roboto - Stage 1 - Scoping study and prototype digital twin
    NEXTORE LTD4 Jan 2022 - 28 Mar 2022
    People funded by this grant:
    NextOre Pty Ltd
  • GRANT
    DESIGN AND VALIDATION OF MOBILE ROBOT WITH INTELLIGENT FAULT PROTECTION IN PRIMARY WATER PIPELINES IN NORTHERN LIMA
    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú18 Sep 2020 - 18 Aug 2023
    People funded by this grant:
    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
  • CONTRACT RESEARCH
    Predictive analytics for the detection of leaks and breaks in CBD areas - Sensing
    Sydney Water Corporation17 Jun 2020 - 31 Dec 2021
    People funded by this grant:
    • Valls Miro J
    Sydney Water Corporation
  • CONTRACT RESEARCH
    Mobile Acoustic Sensing to Strategically Detect Leaks
    Sydney Water Corporation3 Jun 2020 - 31 Dec 2020
    People funded by this grant:
    • Valls Miro J
    Sydney Water Corporation
  • CONTRACT RESEARCH
    Condition Assesment Robotics Tool Kit: Feasibility for Water Main PWIT Robotic Tool
    Sydney Water Corporation1 Feb 2020 - 31 Jul 2020
    People funded by this grant:
    Sydney Water Corporation
  • CONTRACT RESEARCH
    Condition Assessment Robotics Tool Kit: Development and Maintenance of Submerged Pressurised PWIT Robotic Tool
    Sydney Water Corporation1 Feb 2020 - 30 Jun 2023
    People funded by this grant:
    Sydney Water Corporation - (RES19/1936 Critical Pipes)
  • CONTRACT RESEARCH
    Condition Assessment Robotics Tool Kit: Sewer Rising Main PWIT Robotic Tool
    Sydney Water Corporation1 Feb 2020 - 31 Dec 2021
    People funded by this grant:
    Sydney Water Corporation
  • CONTRACT RESEARCH
    NSSN/Sydney Water CUPS Acoustic and Pressure Transient Sensing
    Sydney Water Corporation1 Apr 2019 - 2 Nov 2020
    People funded by this grant:
    Sydney Water Corporation
  • CONTRACT RESEARCH
    Implementation of the operational Phase of the Intelligent Internal Tool Kit for Critical Water Mains
    Sydney Water Corporation1 Mar 2019 - 6 Jan 2020
    People funded by this grant:
    Sydney Water Corporation
  • GRANT
    Mohamed Bin Zayed International Robotics Challenge (MBZIRC) 2020 competition
    Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University1 Dec 2018 - 31 Mar 2020
    People funded by this grant:
    Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
  • GRANT
    Smart Linings for Pipes and Infrastructure
    Department of Industry, Science and Resources (formerly Department of Industry, Innovation and Science)1 Mar 2018 - 28 Feb 2021
    People funded by this grant:
    Cooperative Research Centre - Projects CRC-P
  • CONTRACT RESEARCH
    Intelligent internal tool kit for critical water mains
    Sydney Water Corporation3 Jul 2017 - 31 Dec 2018
    People funded by this grant:
    Sydney Water Corporation
  • GRANT
    Variation to RMRCR/Downer agreement - Integrated Passenger Behaviour - Dwell Track
    Rail Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (RMCRC)1 Jul 2017 - 30 Nov 2019
    People funded by this grant:
    Railway Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre Ltd - (R3.1.2)
  • CONTRACT RESEARCH
    Sydney Water Operationalisation of the ACAPFP
    Sydney Water Corporation13 Jul 2016 - 12 Jan 2020
    People funded by this grant:
    Sydney Water Corporation
  • CONTRACT RESEARCH
    Feasibility Study of a Concept for a Rapid Response Internal Condition Assessment Tool
    Sydney Water Corporation1 Jun 2016 - 1 Dec 2016
    People funded by this grant:
    Sydney Water Corporation
  • CONTRACT RESEARCH
    Incorporation of innovations in the 3D scanning process of manufacturing custom-shape inserts
    Greystanes Disability Services17 Dec 2015 - 17 Jun 2016
    People funded by this grant:
    • Valls Miro J
    Greystanes Disability Services
  • GRANT
    BLE-Enhanced Contextual Awareness for Targeted Yahoo Exposure
    Yahoo! Inc27 Jul 2015 - 26 Jul 2016
    People funded by this grant:
    • Valls Miro J,
    • Patel M
    Yahoo - Faculty Research And Engagement Program Context-aware, mobile sensing, BLE, mapping
  • GRANT
    Evaluating the Benefits of Smart Technology in In-home Care Practice, Illawarra Retirment Trust (IRT) Foundation
    IRT Research Foundation Ltd31 Jan 2015 - 31 Jul 2016
    People funded by this grant:
    IRT Research Foundation Grants
  • CONTRACT RESEARCH
    Variation - Advanced Condition Assessment & Failure Prediction Technologies for Optimal Management of Critical Pipes
    Monash University7 Dec 2011 - 6 Dec 2015
    People funded by this grant:
    Monash University
  • CONTRACT RESEARCH
    Advanced Condition Assessment & Failure Prediction Technologies for Optimal Management of Critical Pipes
    Monash University12 Jul 2011 - 31 Dec 2016
    People funded by this grant:
    Monash University
  • GRANT
    Devising means and methods for extracting user intentions to allow for more natural Human Robot Interaction
    University of Technology Sydney1 Jan 2010 - 30 Jun 2012
    People funded by this grant:
    UTS ECR Research Capabilities Development Initiative - (UTSECRG10)
  • GRANT
    An Instrumented Vehicle for Research on Safe Driving
    University of Technology Sydney1 Jan 2005 - 31 Dec 2006
    People funded by this grant:
    UTS Large Research Infrastructure Fund 2005 - (UTSLRIF)