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Publications by Paulo José Costa

2023

Modeling of a Lithium-Ion Battery for Enhanced Power Management in Robotics Domain

Authors
Chellal, AA; Braun, J; Lima, J; Goncalves, J; Costa, P;

Publication
2023 IEEE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON AUTONOMOUS ROBOT SYSTEMS AND COMPETITIONS, ICARSC

Abstract
The aspect of energy constraint and simulation of battery behavior in robotic simulators has been partially neglected by most of the available simulation software and is offered unlimited energy instead. This lack does not reflect the importance of batteries in robots, as the battery is one of the most crucial elements. With the implementation of an adequate battery simulation, it is possible to perform a study on the energy requirements of the robot through these simulators. Thus, this paper describes a Lithium-ion battery model implemented on SimTwo robotic simulator software, in which various physical parameters such as internal resistance and capacity are modeled to mimic real-world battery behavior. The experiments and comparisons with a real robot have assessed the viability of this model. This battery simulation is intended as an additional tool for the roboticists, scientific community, researchers, and engineers to implement energy constraints in the early stages of robot design, architecture, or control.

2023

Trends on Communication, Educational Assessment, Sustainable Development, Educational Innovation, Mechatronics and Learning Analytics at TEEM 2022

Authors
Balbín, AM; Caetano, NS; Conde Á, M; Costa, P; Felgueiras, C; Fidalgo Blanco Á; Fonseca, D; Gamazo, A; García Holgado, A; García Peñalvo, FJ; Gonçalves, J; Hernández García Á; Lima, J; Nistor, N; O’Hara, J; Olmos Migueláñez, S; Piñeiro Naval, V; Ramírez Montoya, MS; Sánchez Holgado, P; Sein Echaluce, ML;

Publication
Lecture Notes in Educational Technology

Abstract
The 10th edition of the Technological Ecosystems for Enhancing Multiculturality (TEEM 2022) brings together researchers and postgraduate students interested in combining different aspects of the technology applied to knowledge society development, with particular attention to educational and learning issues. This volume includes contributions related to communication, educational assessment, sustainable development, educational innovation, mechatronics, and learning analytics. Besides, the doctoral consortium papers close the proceedings book from a transversal perspective. © 2023, The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd.

2023

A Machine Learning Approach to Robot Localization Using Fiducial Markers in RobotAtFactory 4.0 Competition

Authors
Klein, LC; Braun, J; Mendes, J; Pinto, VH; Martins, FN; de Oliveira, AS; Wortche, H; Costa, P; Lima, J;

Publication
SENSORS

Abstract
Localization is a crucial skill in mobile robotics because the robot needs to make reasonable navigation decisions to complete its mission. Many approaches exist to implement localization, but artificial intelligence can be an interesting alternative to traditional localization techniques based on model calculations. This work proposes a machine learning approach to solve the localization problem in the RobotAtFactory 4.0 competition. The idea is to obtain the relative pose of an onboard camera with respect to fiducial markers (ArUcos) and then estimate the robot pose with machine learning. The approaches were validated in a simulation. Several algorithms were tested, and the best results were obtained by using Random Forest Regressor, with an error on the millimeter scale. The proposed solution presents results as high as the analytical approach for solving the localization problem in the RobotAtFactory 4.0 scenario, with the advantage of not requiring explicit knowledge of the exact positions of the fiducial markers, as in the analytical approach.

2023

Position Estimator for a Follow Line Robot: Comparison of Least Squares and Machine Learning Approaches

Authors
Matos, D; Mendes, J; Lima, J; Pereira, AI; Valente, A; Soares, S; Costa, P; Costa, P;

Publication
ROBOTICS IN NATURAL SETTINGS, CLAWAR 2022

Abstract
Navigation is one of the most important tasks for a mobile robot and the localisation is one of its main requirements. There are several types of localisation solutions such as LiDAR, Radio-frequency and acoustic among others. The well-known line follower has been a solution used for a long time ago and still remains its application, especially in competitions for young researchers that should be captivated to the scientific and technological areas. This paper describes two methodologies to estimate the position of a robot placed on a gradient line and compares them. The Least Squares and the Machine Learning methods are used and the results applied to a real robot allow to validate the proposed approach.

2022

A realistic simulation environment as a teaching aid in educational robotics

Authors
Lima, J; Kalbermatter, RB; Braun, J; Brito, T; Berger, G; Costa, P;

Publication
2022 LATIN AMERICAN ROBOTICS SYMPOSIUM (LARS), 2022 BRAZILIAN SYMPOSIUM ON ROBOTICS (SBR), AND 2022 WORKSHOP ON ROBOTICS IN EDUCATION (WRE)

Abstract
The experimental component is an essential method in Engineering education. Sometimes the availability of laboratories and components is compromised, and the COVID19 pandemic worsened the situation. Resorting to an accurate simulation seems to help this process by allowing students to develop the work, program, test, and validate it. Moreover, it lowers the development time and cost of the prototyping stages of a robotics project. As a multidisciplinary area, robotics requires simulation environments with essential characteristics, such as dynamics, connection to hardware (embedded systems), and other applications. Thus, this paper presents the Simulation environment of SimTwo, emphasizing previous publications with models of sensors, actuators, and simulation scenes. The simulator can be used for free, and the source code is available to the community. Proposed scenes and examples can inspire the development of other simulation scenes to be used in electrical and mechanical Engineering projects.

2023

Robot at Factory Lite - A Step-by-Step Educational Approach to the Robot Assembly

Authors
Luiz, LE; Pilarski, L; Baidi, K; Braun, J; Oliveira, A; Lima, J; Costa, P;

Publication
ROBOT2022: FIFTH IBERIAN ROBOTICS CONFERENCE: ADVANCES IN ROBOTICS, VOL 1

Abstract
In a robotics scope, an excellent way to test and improve knowledge is through competitions. In other words, it is possible to follow the results in practice, compare them with the development of other teams and improve the current solutions. The Robot At Factory Lite proposal simulates an Industry 4.0 warehouse scenario, applying education through Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) methodology, where the participants have to work on a solution to overcome its challenges. Thus, this article presents an initial electromechanical proposal, which is the basis for developing robots for this competition. The presented main concepts aim to inform the possibilities of using the robot's parts and components. Thus, an idea can be sketched in the participants' minds, inspiring them to use their imagination and knowledge through the presentation of this model.

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