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The '''Microsystems and Machine Vision Laboratory''' is part of the [http://www.shu.ac.uk/research/meri/ Materials and Engineering Research Institute] at [http://www.shu.ac.uk/ Sheffield Hallam University]. We are doing ''computer vision'' in Sheffield with an emphasis on ''microscopy imaging''.
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The '''Mobile Machines and Vision Laboratory''' (MMVL) is part of the [http://www.shu.ac.uk/research/meri/ Materials and Engineering Research Institute] under the [http://www.shu.ac.uk/research/meri/centres/robotics-rc.html Centre for Automation and Robotics Research] (CARR), at [http://www.shu.ac.uk/ Sheffield Hallam University] (SHU).
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MMVL is currently led (2008 onwards) by '''Dr Jacques Penders''' (previously Senior Research Scientist at KPN Research, The Netherlands) and was previously known as ''Microsystems and Machine Vision Laboratory''. The latter was founded in 1998 and was led until 2008 by [http://www.shu.ac.uk/research/meri/profiles/b_amavasai.html ''Dr Bala Amavasai''] (currently Senior Scientist at Prokter and Gamble, UK & Ireland).
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The expertise within the MMVL group are diverse and include a long standing presence on open-source Computer Vision / Machine Perception systems development, as well as Embedded Systems and Human Machine interfaces, in relation to mobile robotics research and its applications.
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The main theme of our research is on the inter-connection of artificial perception and physical action. Perception requires extensive processing and interpreting of data generated by sensors, including the means to integrate in an overall framework (robotics middle-ware). We employ a wide range of perception sensor modalities / sensing technologies, including cameras, ranging lasers and ultrasound devices. Actions are typically performed by mobile robots and multi robot teams, ranging from [http://www.robotnik.es/en/products/mobile-robots/guardian large] to [http://www.videredesign.com/index.php?id=250 medium] and [http://www.k-team.com/mobile-robotics-products/khepera-iii small] sized mobile robots. We apply our solutions in largely unknown environments where ''human-machine interaction'' and ''networked systems'' play an important role.
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<!-- The [[MMVL]] has had a long presence in delivering UK Research Councils and European Union projects since 1997; such as, [[Miniman]], [[Micron]], [[I-SWARM]], [[GUARDIANS]], [[VIEW-FINDER]] and [[Nanorobotics]] (also see [[Past Projects|past projects]]). Currently the [[MMVL]] is participating in  EU-FP7 projects [[REPLICATOR]] and [[DHRS-CIM]] (also see [[Present Projects|present projects]]). Furthermore we are relatively active in the area of [[Medical Electronics Engineering Research]]. [[MMVL|We]] are also actively involved in [http://www.shu.ac.uk/research/meri/sheafsolutions/ consultancy] for industry. -->
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==Members==
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===Core Members===
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* [http://www.shu.ac.uk/research/meri/profiles/l_alboul.html Dr Alboul, Lyuba ] - Senior research fellow
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* [mailto:g.chliveros@REMOVETHISshu.ac.uk Dr Chliveros, Georgios] - [http://vision.eng.shu.ac.uk/~cmsgc1/chliveros Researcher]
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<!-- * [mailto:P.Haynes@REMOVETHISshu.ac.uk Dr Haynes, Paul] - Researcher -->
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* [mailto:a.f.holloway@REMOVETHISshu.ac.uk Dr Holloway, Alan] - Researcher / Senior lecturer
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* [mailto:a.naghsh@REMOVETHISshu.ac.uk Dr Naghsh, Amir M.] - Researcher / Senior lecturer
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* [http://www.shu.ac.uk/research/meri/profiles/j_penders.html Dr Penders, Jacques ] - Principal research fellow, head of MMVL
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* [mailto:r.saatchi@REMOVETHISshu.ac.uk Dr  Saatchi, Reza] - Reader / Principal lecturer
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Core staff members are either part time or full time. Staff members of the MMVL with contractual teaching agreements are designated accordingly.
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===Student Members===
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* [mailto:farah.q.al-khalidi@REMOVETHISstudent.shu.ac.uk Farah Q Al-Khalidi] - PhD student
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<!-- * [mailto:lim.kim.chuan@REMOVETHISgmail.com Kim Chuan Lim] - PhD student -->
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* [mailto:juan.saez-pons@REMOVETHISstudent.shu.ac.uk Joan Saez-Pons] - [http://vision.eng.shu.ac.uk/mmvlwiki/index.php/saez PhD candidate]
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<!-- * [mailto:stephen.s.tan@REMOVETHISstudent.shu.ac.uk Kang Song Tan] - PhD student -->
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* [mailto:j.wedekind@REMOVETHISshu.ac.uk Jan Wedekind] - [http://www.wedesoft.de/ PhD candidate]
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* [mailto:a.n.selvan@REMOVETHISshu.ac.uk  Selvan, Arul] - PhD student
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* ''Razaghi, Hajar'' - PhD student
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Students can be either full time or part time and their studies are on-going. Candidates are on the final year of their studies on the thesis write-up stage.
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===Associate Members===
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* [http://www.shu.ac.uk/research/meri/profiles/f_caparrelli.html Dr Fabio Caparrelli] - senior research fellow / consultant
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* [http://www.goude.org/ Dr Alan Goude] - principal lecturer
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* [mailto:a.hashim@REMOVETHISshu.ac.uk Dr Hashim, Abbas ] - associate lecturer
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* [http://www.shu.ac.uk/research/meri/profiles/m_howarth.html Dr Martin Howarth] - Head of the Dept of Engineering and Mathematics, ACES / SHU
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* [mailto:s.mckibbin@REMOVETHISshu.ac.uk Dr McKibbin, Stephen ] - research associate (currently on a Japanese Fellowship)
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* [http://www.shu.ac.uk/research/meri/profiles/a_nabok.html Dr Alexei Nabok] - senior lecturer
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* [http://homepages.shu.ac.uk/~cmscrr/ Dr Chris Roast] - reader
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* [mailto:j.r.travis@REMOVETHISshu.ac.uk Dr Jon Travis] - reader
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Applications for PhD positions, student internships, etc. should be sent to [mailto:r.ogden@REMOVETHISshu.ac.uk Rachel Ogden] (MERI office)!
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You have to replace the spam protection '''@REMOVETHIS''' with '''@''' in the e-mail address!
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Please consult the [http://students.shu.ac.uk/lits/it/e-mail/directory.html staff and student email directory] of
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Sheffield Hallam University if you are looking for any other staff.
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<!-- Check out our list of [[Present Projects|present projects]]. -->
  
 
==Contact==
 
==Contact==
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  Microsystems and Machine Vision Lab
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  '''[[MMVL|Mobile Machines and Vision Lab]]'''
 
  Materials and Engineering Research Institute
 
  Materials and Engineering Research Institute
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  Faculty of ACES
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  City Campus
 
  Sheffield Hallam University
 
  Sheffield Hallam University
 
  Pond Street
 
  Pond Street
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  United Kingdom
 
  United Kingdom
  
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  Tel: +44 (0)114 225 4520/3277/3300/3301
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  Tel: +44 (0)114 225 3738/3254/3301
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Fax: +44 (0)114 225 3433/3277
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  Email: [mailto:j.penders@REMOVETHISshu.ac.uk j.penders@REMOVETHISshu.ac.uk]
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  Email: [mailto:contactus_at_mmvl.org.uk contactus_at_mmvl.org.uk]
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  URL: [http://www.shu.ac.uk/research/meri/mmvl/ http://www.shu.ac.uk/research/meri/mmvl/]
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URL: [http://www.mmvl.org.uk/ http://www.mmvl.org.uk]
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We are located in the '''Sheaf Building''' (opposite to the train-station) in room '''4314''' (go to the far end of the top floor and then turn right). '''4''' is the number of the building and '''3''' means third floor. You can download the [http://vision.eng.shu.ac.uk/jan/Sheffield%20Hallam.pdf visitor's guide of Sheffield Hallam University] (549 kByte PDF-file).
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We currently split in two locations: the '''Harmer Building''' (the main building) in room '''2016'''. '''2''' is the number of the building and '''0''' means ground floor, and the '''Sheaf Building''' in room '''4114'''. You can download the [http://vision.eng.shu.ac.uk/jan/Sheffield%20Hallam.pdf visitor's guide of Sheffield Hallam University] (549 kByte PDF-file). If you cannot find us simply ask at the reception to phone us on 3301, 3254 or 3738 so that we can pick you up.
  
 
==Travel==
 
==Travel==
 
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Sheffield's motorway link is the M1, junctions 33 and 34.You are recommended to leave at junction 33 and proceed into the city centre by way of the Parkway.
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Sheffield's motorway link is the M1, junctions 33 and 34. You are recommended to leave at junction 33 and proceed into the city centre by way of the Parkway.
  
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[http://www.nationalexpress.com/ National Express]' coach service for long distance travel is comprehensive and efficient. Its central pick up and terminal point is at the Transport Interchange.
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[http://www.nationalexpress.com/ National Express]' coach service for long distance travel is comprehensive and efficient. Its central pick up and terminal point in Sheffield is at the Transport Interchange. [http://www.megabus.co.uk/ Megabus] provides low-cost transportation with  double-decker buses.
  
 
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Train connections can be looked up on the [http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ National Rail website]. The local railway operator [http://www.midlandmainline.com/ Midland Mainline] sometimes offers discounted tickets. You have to book these in advance.
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Train connections can be looked up on the [http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ National Rail website] (or on the more browser friendly [http://traintimes.org.uk/ accessible UK train tables]). The local railway operator [http://www.midlandmainline.com/ Midland Mainline] sometimes offers discounted tickets. You have to book these in advance.
  
 
London is two-and-a-half hours away by train, Manchester, Leeds and Birmingham one hour and Edinburgh four hours.
 
London is two-and-a-half hours away by train, Manchester, Leeds and Birmingham one hour and Edinburgh four hours.
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The nearest airports that serve Sheffield are [http://www.manchesterairport.co.uk/ Manchester Aiport], [http://www.robinhoodairport.com/ Robin Hood Doncaster Airport], [http://www.nottinghamema.com/ East Midlands Airport], [http://www.lbia.co.uk/ Leeds-Bradford Airport] and [http://www.bhx.co.uk/ Birmingham Airport]. When booking tickets be aware of the fact there are no train services early morning and late at night exspecially so during the weekend!
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The nearest airports that serve Sheffield are [http://www.manchesterairport.co.uk/ Manchester Aiport], [http://www.robinhoodairport.com/ Robin Hood Doncaster Airport], [http://www.nottinghamema.com/ East Midlands Airport], [http://www.lbia.co.uk/ Leeds-Bradford Airport] and [http://www.bhx.co.uk/ Birmingham Airport]. When booking tickets be aware of the fact there are no train services early morning and late at night especially so during the weekend! Note that ''Manchester Airport'' and ''Manchester Picadilly'' are two different train stations.
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===Local Transport===
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You can use [http://www.supertram.com/journeyplanner.html the tram] for travelling in the city. Also there are local rail and bus operators for travelling in and around the city. [http://www.travelsouthyorkshire.com/ Travel South Yorkshire] provides a website bringing all services together.
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==Immigration==
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===VISA extensions before submission of dissertation===
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'''May 7th 2010''': International students requiring a visa extension '''must''' apply for this before submitting their dissertation. The international student support team can help you with your visa extension.  You must call Student and Learning Services on 0114 225 3818 between 9am and 4:30pm on Friday 7th May or between 9am and 11am on Monday 10th May to book in to have your visa application checked.
  
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==Members of Staff==
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===Students warned on flat ad scams===
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'''September 5th 2009''': Scotland Yard is warning students to [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/8239242.stm beware of bogus landlords] advertising on the internet.
  
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* [http://www.shu.ac.uk/mmvl/Staff%20profiles/Amavasai.html Bala Amavasai] - senior lecturer
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===VISA rules changing in March 2009===
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* [http://www.shu.ac.uk/mmvl/Staff%20profiles/Caparrelli.html Fabio Caparrelli] - senior research fellow
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'''February 4th 2009''': If your visa expires before 30 June 2009, you should read this information. In March 2009, the rules for student visa extensions are changing. [http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/studyingintheuk/applyingbeforemarch09/extending/ More...]
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* [mailto:a.n.selvan_at_shu.ac.uk Arul Selvan] - research associate
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* [mailto:j.r.travis_at_shu.ac.uk Jon Travis] - reader
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* [http://www.shu.ac.uk/mmvl/staff/?name=wedekind Jan Wedekind] - research associate, PhD student
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* [mailto:manuel.boissenin_at_student.shu.ac.uk Manuel Boissenin] - PhD student
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===Home Office introduces compulsory identity card===
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* [mailto:stephen.p.mckibbin_at_student.shu.ac.uk Stephen McKibbin] - PhD student
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'''November 14th 2008''': The home office introduces a [http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/studyingintheuk/extending/idcardstudent/ compulsory identity card].
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* Amir Othman - PhD student <!-- Amir does not want his e-mail address to appear on the web-site -->
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* [mailto:Kim.C.Lim_at_student.shu.ac.uk Kim Chuan Lim] - PhD student
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* [mailto:clouet_at_enseirb.fr Laurent Clouet] - ERASMUS/SOCRATES student
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* [mailto:jogoes1_at_etsii.upv.es Jose Luis Gomez Esteve] - ERASMUS/SOCRATES student
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* [mailto:grenier_at_enseirb.fr Agathe Grenier] - ERASMUS/SOCRATES student
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* [mailto:i22mamad_at_uco.es Daniel Martín Marín] - ERASMUS/SOCRATES student
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* Ruben Navarro Silva - ERASMUS/SOCRATES student
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===Home Office intends to automatically refuse late VISA applications===
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<!-- * [mailto:Juan.R.Ruiz@student.shu.ac.uk Juan Roldán Ruiz] - ERASMUS student -->
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'''July 2nd 2007''': The home office intents to [http://www.chu.cam.ac.uk/members/useful_stuff/immigration/latevisaextension.php refuse VISA applications automatically] for 28 days overstayers.
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<!-- * [mailto:aitzarteNOSPAM@zaldibia.net Joseba Arruabarrena] - ERASMUS student -->
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<!-- * [mailto:p02maroc_at_uco.es Cristina Mañero Rodríguez] - ERASMUS student -->
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<!-- * [mailto:faucherj_at_gmail.com Julien Faucher] - ERASMUS student -->
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<!-- * [mailto:ushakiron_s_at_yahoo.co.in Ushakiran Soutapalli] - MSc student -->
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=See Also=
 
=See Also=
 
* [[Student Projects Available]]
 
* [[Student Projects Available]]
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* [[British Life and Culture Module]]
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* [[Projects|MMVL projects]]
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* [[Temperature record]]
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* [[Projects]]
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* [[MMVL webdav server]]
 
* [[MMVL webdav server]]
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* [[LitSearch|Sheffield Hallam University '''Lit'''erature '''Search''']]
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* [[LitSearch]]
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* [[RefWorks|Refworks Web Based Bibliographic Management Software]]
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* [[Exchange]]
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* [[RefWorks]]
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* [[Conferences]]
  
 
=External Links=
 
=External Links=
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* [http://www.shu.ac.uk/mmvl/ Official MMVL homepage]
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* [http://www.shu.ac.uk/research/meri/mmvl/ Official MMVL homepage]
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** [http://www.shu.ac.uk/mmvl/research/seminars/research-seminars.html MMVL seminars]
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** [http://www.shu.ac.uk/research/meri/mmvl/research/seminars/research-seminars.html MMVL seminars]
 
** [http://vision.eng.shu.ac.uk/mediawiki3/index.php?title=Special:Userlogin&returnto=Main_Page MMVL Private Wiki]
 
** [http://vision.eng.shu.ac.uk/mediawiki3/index.php?title=Special:Userlogin&returnto=Main_Page MMVL Private Wiki]
 
* [http://www.shu.ac.uk/research/meri/ Materials and Engineering Research Institute]
 
* [http://www.shu.ac.uk/research/meri/ Materials and Engineering Research Institute]
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** [http://www.shu.ac.uk/research/meri/seminars.html MERI seminars]
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** [http://www.shu.ac.uk/research/meri/centres/modelling_rc.html Modelling Research Centre]
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** [http://www.shu.ac.uk/research/meri/events/seminars/ MERI seminars]
 
* [http://www.shu.ac.uk/ Sheffield Hallam University, UK]
 
* [http://www.shu.ac.uk/ Sheffield Hallam University, UK]
 
** [http://www.shu.ac.uk/international/ International students welcome page]
 
** [http://www.shu.ac.uk/international/ International students welcome page]
 
** [http://extra.shu.ac.uk/wifi SHU wireless network]
 
** [http://extra.shu.ac.uk/wifi SHU wireless network]
 
** [http://vision.eng.shu.ac.uk/jan/Sheffield%20Hallam.pdf Sheffield Hallam University visitor's guide]
 
** [http://vision.eng.shu.ac.uk/jan/Sheffield%20Hallam.pdf Sheffield Hallam University visitor's guide]
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** [http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=S1%201WB Map by Google]
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** [http://www.shu.ac.uk/visit/travelinfo.html Sheffield Hallam University travel information]
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** [http://www.shu.ac.uk/international/exchange/what.html Modules for exchange students]
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* [http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=S1%201WB Map by Google]
 
* [http://www.cressbrook.co.uk/ Peak District tourist information]
 
* [http://www.cressbrook.co.uk/ Peak District tourist information]
 
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheffield Sheffield at en.wikipedia.org]
 
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheffield Sheffield at en.wikipedia.org]
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* [http://www.sheffield.gov.uk/out--about/tourist-information Tourist information by Sheffield City Counsil]
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* [http://www.sheffield.gov.uk/out--about/tourist-information Tourist information by Sheffield City Council]
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* [http://www.sheffield.gov.uk/out--about/tourist-information/staying-in-sheffield Accomodation information by Sheffield City Council]
  
 
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The Mobile Machines and Vision Laboratory (MMVL) is part of the Materials and Engineering Research Institute under the Centre for Automation and Robotics Research (CARR), at Sheffield Hallam University (SHU).

MMVL is currently led (2008 onwards) by Dr Jacques Penders (previously Senior Research Scientist at KPN Research, The Netherlands) and was previously known as Microsystems and Machine Vision Laboratory. The latter was founded in 1998 and was led until 2008 by Dr Bala Amavasai (currently Senior Scientist at Prokter and Gamble, UK & Ireland).

The expertise within the MMVL group are diverse and include a long standing presence on open-source Computer Vision / Machine Perception systems development, as well as Embedded Systems and Human Machine interfaces, in relation to mobile robotics research and its applications.

The main theme of our research is on the inter-connection of artificial perception and physical action. Perception requires extensive processing and interpreting of data generated by sensors, including the means to integrate in an overall framework (robotics middle-ware). We employ a wide range of perception sensor modalities / sensing technologies, including cameras, ranging lasers and ultrasound devices. Actions are typically performed by mobile robots and multi robot teams, ranging from large to medium and small sized mobile robots. We apply our solutions in largely unknown environments where human-machine interaction and networked systems play an important role.


Contents

[edit] Members

[edit] Core Members

Core staff members are either part time or full time. Staff members of the MMVL with contractual teaching agreements are designated accordingly.

[edit] Student Members

Students can be either full time or part time and their studies are on-going. Candidates are on the final year of their studies on the thesis write-up stage.

[edit] Associate Members


Applications for PhD positions, student internships, etc. should be sent to Rachel Ogden (MERI office)!

You have to replace the spam protection @REMOVETHIS with @ in the e-mail address!

Please consult the staff and student email directory of Sheffield Hallam University if you are looking for any other staff.


[edit] Contact

Mobile Machines and Vision Lab
Materials and Engineering Research Institute
City Campus
Sheffield Hallam University
Pond Street
Sheffield S1 1WB
United Kingdom

Tel: +44 (0)114 225 3738/3254/3301
Email: j.penders@REMOVETHISshu.ac.uk
URL: http://www.shu.ac.uk/research/meri/mmvl/

We currently split in two locations: the Harmer Building (the main building) in room 2016. 2 is the number of the building and 0 means ground floor, and the Sheaf Building in room 4114. You can download the visitor's guide of Sheffield Hallam University (549 kByte PDF-file). If you cannot find us simply ask at the reception to phone us on 3301, 3254 or 3738 so that we can pick you up.

[edit] Travel

[edit] Road links

Sheffield's motorway link is the M1, junctions 33 and 34. You are recommended to leave at junction 33 and proceed into the city centre by way of the Parkway.

National Express' coach service for long distance travel is comprehensive and efficient. Its central pick up and terminal point in Sheffield is at the Transport Interchange. Megabus provides low-cost transportation with double-decker buses.

[edit] Rail links

Train connections can be looked up on the National Rail website (or on the more browser friendly accessible UK train tables). The local railway operator Midland Mainline sometimes offers discounted tickets. You have to book these in advance.

London is two-and-a-half hours away by train, Manchester, Leeds and Birmingham one hour and Edinburgh four hours.

Sheffield's Midland Station is just a two minute walk away from our City Campus and the nearby Transport Interchange links you directly to our other two campuses of Collegiate Crescent and Psalter Lane.

[edit] Air links

The nearest airports that serve Sheffield are Manchester Aiport, Robin Hood Doncaster Airport, East Midlands Airport, Leeds-Bradford Airport and Birmingham Airport. When booking tickets be aware of the fact there are no train services early morning and late at night especially so during the weekend! Note that Manchester Airport and Manchester Picadilly are two different train stations.

[edit] Local Transport

You can use the tram for travelling in the city. Also there are local rail and bus operators for travelling in and around the city. Travel South Yorkshire provides a website bringing all services together.

[edit] Immigration

[edit] VISA extensions before submission of dissertation

May 7th 2010: International students requiring a visa extension must apply for this before submitting their dissertation. The international student support team can help you with your visa extension. You must call Student and Learning Services on 0114 225 3818 between 9am and 4:30pm on Friday 7th May or between 9am and 11am on Monday 10th May to book in to have your visa application checked.

[edit] Students warned on flat ad scams

September 5th 2009: Scotland Yard is warning students to beware of bogus landlords advertising on the internet.

[edit] VISA rules changing in March 2009

February 4th 2009: If your visa expires before 30 June 2009, you should read this information. In March 2009, the rules for student visa extensions are changing. More...

[edit] Home Office introduces compulsory identity card

November 14th 2008: The home office introduces a compulsory identity card.

[edit] Home Office intends to automatically refuse late VISA applications

July 2nd 2007: The home office intents to refuse VISA applications automatically for 28 days overstayers.

[edit] See Also

[edit] External Links

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