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Evolutionary algorithm based offline/online path planner for UAV navigation by Nikolos, I.K., Valavanis, K.P., Tsourveloudis, N.C., Kostaras, A.N.

“…An evolutionary algorithm based framework, a combination of modified breeder genetic algorithms incorporating characteristics of classic genetic algorithms, is…”
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Prototype variable transmission system for electric vehicles: Energy consumption issues by Spanoudakis, P., Tsourveloudis, N. C.

“…In order to explore the performance of variable transmission use on zero emission urban vehicles, targeting low fuel consumption, a new type of a flat-belt…”
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Manufacturing flexibility measurement: a fuzzy logic framework by Tsourveloudis, N.C., Phillis, Y.A.

“…Flexibility is recognized as an important feature in manufacturing. This paper suggests a knowledge-based methodology for the measurement of manufacturing…”
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Fuzzy work-in-process inventory control of unreliable manufacturing systems by Tsourveloudis, N.C., Dretoulakis, E., Ioannidis, S.

“…We consider single and multiple part type production lines and networks with finite buffers and unreliable machines. Three fuzzy control modules, namely, line,…”
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Modeling, analysis, synthesis, and performance evaluation of multioperational production systems with hybrid timed Petri nets by Tsinarakis, G.J., Tsourveloudis, N.C., Valavanis, K.P.

“…Hybrid timed Petri nets (HTPNs) are derived to study random topology and complexity multioperational production systems where parts of one type follow the same…”
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An Empirical Study for Fitness Function Selection in Fuzzy Logic Controllers for Mobile Robot Navigation by Doitsidis, L., Tsourveloudis, N.C.

“…Fuzzy logic is widely used for mobile robot navigation. The main draw back of this approach is the ad hoc design of the controllers used. A popular method for…”
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Fuzzy assessment of machine flexibility by Tsourveloudis, N.C., Phillis, Y.A.

“…Manufacturing flexibility is a difficult and multifaceted concept that because of its inherent complexity and fuzziness is amenable to an artificial…”
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Virtual-environment-based navigation and control of underwater vehicles by Gracanin, D., Valavanis, K.P., Tsourveloudis, N.C., Matijasevic, M.

“…A remotely operated underwater vehicle (ROV) the Phantom S2, is being converted to an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) for shallow-water and coastal…”
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Adding two level supervisory control in the Hybrid Petri Net methodology for Production Systems by Tsinarakis, G.J., Tsourveloudis, N.C.

“…This work extends the hybrid Petri net (HPN) methodology to study multi-operational production systems, by adding two level supervisory control. In the…”
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Vision aided navigation for unmanned helicopters by Katzourakis, D., Vitzilaios, N.I., Tsourveloudis, N.C.

“…The development of a vision system to aid the autonomous navigation of an unmanned helicopter, primarily based on inertial sensors and GPS data, is presented…”
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A low cost modular robot vehicle design for research and education by Piperidis, S., Doitsidis, L., Anastasopoulos, C., Tsourveloudis, N.C.

“…In this paper the development of a low cost robotic vehicle for research and education is presented. The vehicle was designed considering minimum cost and…”
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Autonomous vehicle navigation utilizing electrostatic potential fields and fuzzy logic by Tsourveloudis, N.C., Valavanis, K.P., Hebert, T.

“…An electrostatic potential field (EPF) path planner is combined with a two-layered fuzzy logic inference engine and implemented for real-time mobile robot…”
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A framework for fuzzy logic based UAV navigation and control by Doitsidis, L., Valavanis, K.P., Tsourveloudis, N.C., Kontitsis, M.

“…A two module fuzzy logic controller that also includes a separate error calculating box is derived for autonomous navigation and control of small manned-…”
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Work-in-process scheduling by evolutionary tuned distributed fuzzy controllers by Tsourveloudis, N.C., Doitsidis, L., Ioannidis, S.

“…This paper presents an evolutionary algorithm (EA) strategy for the optimization of generic work-in-process (WIP) scheduling fuzzy controllers. The EA strategy…”
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Petri Net Modeling of Routing and Operation Flexibility in Production Systems by Tsinarakis, G.J., Tsourveloudis, N.C., Valavanis, K.P.

“…Timed Petri nets are used to model operational and routing flexibility in production systems. A generalized multi-productive machine module is defined, adapted…”
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Fuzzy logic based autonomous skid steering vehicle navigation by Doitsidis, L., Valavanis, K.P., Tsourveloudis, N.C.

“…A two-layer fuzzy logic controller was designed for 2D autonomous navigation of a skid steering vehicle in an obstacle filled environment. The first layer of…”
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Virtual reality testbed for mobile robots by Gracanin, D., Matijasevic, K., Tsourveloudis, N.C., Valavanis, K.P.

“…This paper presents a distributed, multi-user virtual reality testbed for a mobile robot. The main components of the testbed include user interface,…”
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Studying multi-assembly machine production systems with hybrid timed Petri nets by Tsinarakis, G.J., Tsourveloudis, N.C., Valavanis, K.P.

“…This paper generalizes the use of the hybrid timed Petri net method introduced in [Tsinarakis, G. J. and Valavanis, K. P., 2004] to study multi-operational…”
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Studying multi-operational production systems with modular hybrid Petri Nets by Tsinarakis, G.J., Valavanis, K.P., Tsourveloudis, N.C.

“…Modular hybrid timed Petri Nets are used to model and analyze behavior of random topology multi-operational production systems. Each such system is decomposed…”
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Modular Petri net based modeling, analysis and synthesis of dedicated production systems by Tsinarakis, G.J., Valavanis, K.P., Tsourveloudis, N.C.

“…Ordinary t-timed Petri nets are used for modeling, analysis and synthesis of random topology production systems and networks. Each production system is first…”
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