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==In Situ Nanomanipulation Workshop and Open Day== | ==In Situ Nanomanipulation Workshop and Open Day== | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''25th Jun 2007''': In context of the [[Nanorobotics]] project there is a [http://nano.group.shef.ac.uk/workshop2007.html workshop on nano-manipulation at Sheffield University] in Mappin Hall. |
==Microgripper== | ==Microgripper== | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''12th Jun 2007:''' ''Julien Demarest'' finished development of a piezo-driven micromanipulator and handed in his [http://vision.eng.shu.ac.uk/jan/report_demarest.pdf report]. You can find more information on the micromanipulator [[Micromanipulators|here]]. |
==London Science Museum exhibit== | ==London Science Museum exhibit== | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''14th May 2007:''' The Guardians and Viewfinder project are featured in the [http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/ Science Museum in London]. [http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/antenna/firefightingrobots/ More ...] |
==Sheffield Hallam University launching Digital Commons Repository== | ==Sheffield Hallam University launching Digital Commons Repository== | ||
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==Modular wireless robots== | ==Modular wireless robots== | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''1st May 2007:''' ''Jose Luis Gomez Esteve'' gave his final-year project presentation about [http://www.shu.ac.uk/mmvl/research/seminars/seminar-pdfs/mmvl-seminar-may-07.pdf modular wireless robots]. There are also [http://vision.eng.shu.ac.uk/bala/jennic/jennic-robot/ some videos ]. |
==Panorama Viewer== | ==Panorama Viewer== | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''18th Apr 2007:''' ''Daniel Martin Marin'' handed in his report on the |
[http://vision.eng.shu.ac.uk/jan/report_marin.pdf panorama viewer] he developed at the [[MMVL]]. | [http://vision.eng.shu.ac.uk/jan/report_marin.pdf panorama viewer] he developed at the [[MMVL]]. | ||
==MMVLWiki now on a Dell Poweredge SC440== | ==MMVLWiki now on a Dell Poweredge SC440== | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''16th Apr 2007:''' Our [http://sourceforge.net/projects/wikipedia/ Mediawiki] now is hosted on a new Dell Poweredge SC440. |
==Interactive camera projector system== | ==Interactive camera projector system== | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''2nd Feb 2007:''' [[Image:InteractiveArtistic.png|40px]] Juan Roldan handed in his report [http://vision.eng.shu.ac.uk/jan/report_roldan.pdf Mimas calibrated camera-projector system for finger tracking]. See [[Interactive Camera-Projector System|here]] for more information ... |
===Update=== | ===Update=== | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''27th Mar 2007:''' The [http://kde-apps.org/content/show.php/kmando?content=47105 kde-apps page of kmando] was submitted to [http://digg.com/ digg.com] and made it to the front-page! |
==HornetsEye-0.10 released== | ==HornetsEye-0.10 released== | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''1st Feb 2007:''' [[Image:Hornetseye.png|48px]] [[Hornetseye#HornetsEye-0.10|HornetsEye-0.10]] was released. [[Hornetseye|HornetsEye]] is a Ruby-extension for video-I/O and computer vision. |
==Mimas-2.1 released== | ==Mimas-2.1 released== | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''30th Oct 2006:''' [[Image:Mimasanim.gif|48px]] [[Mimas]] Toolkit [[Mimas#Mimas-2.1|version 2.1]] released. |
==Computer vision methods for optical microscopes== | ==Computer vision methods for optical microscopes== | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''17th Oct 2006:''' The article [http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.imavis.2006.03.009 Computer vision methods for optical microscopes] is available online. It will be printed in a future issue of [http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/02628856 Image and Vision Computing]. |
==YSTN Science Showcase== | ==YSTN Science Showcase== | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''12th Oct 2006:''' Roger Eccleston gives a lecture with the title ''To see the world in a Grain of Sand''. Earlier there will be a demonstration of the [[Interactive Camera-Projector System]] and a multimedia presentation on different [[Projects]] by the [[MMVL]]. See [http://www.knowledgerich.com/ystnevent.aspx?ev_id=83 knowledgerich.com] for more details. |
==IFS fractal generator software== | ==IFS fractal generator software== | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''4th Oct 2006''': You now can download a [[Iterated Function System|free open-source IFS fractal generator]]. The |
software is available for both Linux and Windows. [[Iterated Function System|More...]] | software is available for both Linux and Windows. [[Iterated Function System|More...]] | ||
==Interactive camera projector system== | ==Interactive camera projector system== | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''26th Sep 2006:''' [[Image:InteractiveArtistic.png|40px]] Ushakiran Soutapalli handed in her report on [http://vision.eng.shu.ac.uk/jan/report_soutapalli.pdf Design and Implementation of Human Interface with Computer System Using a Camera Projector]. See [[Interactive Camera-Projector System|here]] for more information ... |
==British Life and Culture Module== | ==British Life and Culture Module== | ||
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===Wireless robot platform=== | ===Wireless robot platform=== | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''4th Jul 2006:''' Cristina Manero Rodriguez gave a presentation on a '''Wireless robot platform''' using the [[Jennic ZigBee Device]]. |
===Camera calibration and 3D laser scanning presentation=== | ===Camera calibration and 3D laser scanning presentation=== | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''30th Jun 2006:''' A software for [[Mimas Camera Calibration|camera calibration]], laser-calibration and 3D reconstruction using a |
custom-build [[Bright|low-cost laser-scanning platform]] was developed and demonstrated by Julien Faucher. | custom-build [[Bright|low-cost laser-scanning platform]] was developed and demonstrated by Julien Faucher. | ||
===Interactive camera-projector system=== | ===Interactive camera-projector system=== | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''23rd Jun 2006:''' An [[Interactive Camera-Projector System|interactive camera-projector system]] for X11, GNU/Linux was developed and demonstrated by Juan Roldan. |
===Investigation on micro-manipulators=== | ===Investigation on micro-manipulators=== | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''23rd Jun 2006:''' Julien Lacheray gave a presentation on his 6 weeks project [[Micromanipulators|Design and development of a gripper for micromanipulation]]. |
==Mimas on Sourceforge.net== | ==Mimas on Sourceforge.net== | ||
| − | ''' | + | ''' 1st Jun 2006:''' The [http://sourceforge.net/projects/mimas/ Mimas project page] at [http://sourceforge.net/ Sourceforge.net] was set up today. |
==MMVL presents at DISC== | ==MMVL presents at DISC== | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''16th May 2006:''' The [[MMVL]] participated in the [http://www.skillsforbusiness.info/ITevents/DISC.html Digital Industrial and Scientific Convergence] conference. |
==MiCRoN final public report released== | ==MiCRoN final public report released== | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''23rd Mar 2006:''' The ''public final report'' of the ''[[Micron|MiCRoN]]-project'' was released. You can download it [http://wwwipr.ira.uka.de/~seyfried/MiCRoN/PublicReport_Final.pdf here] (or [http://vision.eng.shu.ac.uk/jan/PublicReport_Final.pdf here]). The [[Micron|MiCRoN project]] has also appeared on [http://www.heise.de/newsticker/meldung/71031 heise.de]! |
==Mimas-2.0 released== | ==Mimas-2.0 released== | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''15th Mar 2006:''' [[Mimas]] Toolkit [[Mimas#Mimas-2.0|version 2.0]] released. |
==IEEE Advances in Cybernetic Systems 2006== | ==IEEE Advances in Cybernetic Systems 2006== | ||
Revision as of 12:33, 12 September 2008
Publication at ICSPC07
Nov 2007: A paper about an attempt to create fully steerable patterns with the dual-tree complex wavelet transform was presented at the ICSPC07. More ...
Sheffield Hallam University subscribing to IEEE Xplore
Oct 2007: Sheffield Hallam University has subscribed to IEEE Xplore. Especially the IEEE Transactions on Pattern Analysis and Machine Intelligence are useful for the MMVL. IEEE Xplore can be accessed using LitSearch. More ...
Robot automation demo for MERI science day
Jun 2007: To apply computer vision one needs to demonstrate feedback and control using real devices. A demonstration involving an industrial robot was put together just in time for the MERI science day. Have a look at the robot automation demo for more information.
In Situ Nanomanipulation Workshop and Open Day
25th Jun 2007: In context of the Nanorobotics project there is a workshop on nano-manipulation at Sheffield University in Mappin Hall.
Microgripper
12th Jun 2007: Julien Demarest finished development of a piezo-driven micromanipulator and handed in his report. You can find more information on the micromanipulator here.
London Science Museum exhibit
14th May 2007: The Guardians and Viewfinder project are featured in the Science Museum in London. More ...
Sheffield Hallam University launching Digital Commons Repository
May 2007: Librarians and publishers are working on a new global scheme for allowing scientific institutions to give public access to their scientific publications! Sheffield Hallam University is contributing to this effort. Have a look at the new Sheffield Hallam University's research archive. You can search for information about your publishers commitment at EPrints.org.
Modular wireless robots
1st May 2007: Jose Luis Gomez Esteve gave his final-year project presentation about modular wireless robots. There are also some videos .
Panorama Viewer
18th Apr 2007: Daniel Martin Marin handed in his report on the panorama viewer he developed at the MMVL.
MMVLWiki now on a Dell Poweredge SC440
16th Apr 2007: Our Mediawiki now is hosted on a new Dell Poweredge SC440.
Interactive camera projector system
2nd Feb 2007: 
Juan Roldan handed in his report Mimas calibrated camera-projector system for finger tracking. See here for more information ...
Update
27th Mar 2007: The kde-apps page of kmando was submitted to digg.com and made it to the front-page!
HornetsEye-0.10 released
1st Feb 2007: 
HornetsEye-0.10 was released. HornetsEye is a Ruby-extension for video-I/O and computer vision.
Mimas-2.1 released
30th Oct 2006: 
Mimas Toolkit version 2.1 released.
Computer vision methods for optical microscopes
17th Oct 2006: The article Computer vision methods for optical microscopes is available online. It will be printed in a future issue of Image and Vision Computing.
YSTN Science Showcase
12th Oct 2006: Roger Eccleston gives a lecture with the title To see the world in a Grain of Sand. Earlier there will be a demonstration of the Interactive Camera-Projector System and a multimedia presentation on different Projects by the MMVL. See knowledgerich.com for more details.
IFS fractal generator software
4th Oct 2006: You now can download a free open-source IFS fractal generator. The software is available for both Linux and Windows. More...
Interactive camera projector system
26th Sep 2006: Ushakiran Soutapalli handed in her report on Design and Implementation of Human Interface with Computer System Using a Camera Projector. See here for more information ...
British Life and Culture Module
Our ERASMUS students in particular may be interested in the British Life and Culture Module. The introductory meeting will be held on Wednesday 4 October 2006 at 2pm in room 3213, Eric Mensforth Building.
Machine vision paper at IMVIP2006
A paper about the computer vision for microscopes was presented at the IMVIP2006 in Dublin. You can download the full IMVIP2006 proceedings (mirror) or just our publication about Object Recognition and Real-Time Tracking in Microscope Imaging and the presentation.
See here for more information ...
Student paper prize won by Amir Othman
Amir Othman has won the prize for the best student paper at AICS2006.
IEEE AICS2006 Keynote
The keynote of the IEEE Advances in Cybernetic Systems 2006 is held by Huosheng Hu and it is about the Essex Robotic Fish (see video at Google). The keynote is an open session and thus free to attend by everyone from the University.
| Time: | 4.30 - 5.30 p.m., Thursday 7 Sept 2006 |
| Location: | Peak Lecture Theatre, Owen Building |
IEEE AICS2006 conference Wiki
Conference members of the IEEE Advances in Cybernetic Systems 2006 can exchange information (travel, accomodation, sightseeing, ...) at the IEEE AICS2006 Wiki.
Student presentations
A number of presentations by ERASMUS students was given recently. If you're interested in available student projects have a look here.
Wireless robot platform
4th Jul 2006: Cristina Manero Rodriguez gave a presentation on a Wireless robot platform using the Jennic ZigBee Device.
Camera calibration and 3D laser scanning presentation
30th Jun 2006: A software for camera calibration, laser-calibration and 3D reconstruction using a custom-build low-cost laser-scanning platform was developed and demonstrated by Julien Faucher.
Interactive camera-projector system
23rd Jun 2006: An interactive camera-projector system for X11, GNU/Linux was developed and demonstrated by Juan Roldan.
Investigation on micro-manipulators
23rd Jun 2006: Julien Lacheray gave a presentation on his 6 weeks project Design and development of a gripper for micromanipulation.
Mimas on Sourceforge.net
1st Jun 2006: The Mimas project page at Sourceforge.net was set up today.
MMVL presents at DISC
16th May 2006: The MMVL participated in the Digital Industrial and Scientific Convergence conference.
MiCRoN final public report released
23rd Mar 2006: The public final report of the MiCRoN-project was released. You can download it here (or here). The MiCRoN project has also appeared on heise.de!
Mimas-2.0 released
15th Mar 2006: Mimas Toolkit version 2.0 released.
IEEE Advances in Cybernetic Systems 2006
Sheffield Hallam University is hosting the 2006 IEEE Conference on Advances in Cybernetic Systems.
