Autonomous Vehicle Control

A practical knowledge base in the emerging field of Robotics was developed and used to create a framework for further experiments. The framework was designed such that modular parts could be replaced, allowing for future development without "reinventing the wheel". To prove the framework, a semi-autonomous robot was implemented, including stereo vision sensors, an inertial navigation system, and a simultaneous localization and mapping algorithm

Performance Based Design

The project topic is the evaluation of the implementation of Performance-based Design (PBD) in Melbourne, Australia, working with the sponsor, the Metropolitan Fire Brigade. The evaluation came from a series of case studies performed on buildings in Melbourne, as well as interviews of engineers, building owners, and others involved in the building process. From this data, the make recommendations for further research and changes to Melbourne's implementation of PBD to improve safety and communication