Robotic Systems Laboratory

formerly known as the Santa Clara Remote and Extreme Environments Mechanisms (SCREEM) Laboratory


Robots Expeditions & Operations Robotic Control Network Technology
  
 
Graduate Student Thesis & Capstone Reports

 

In Draft

P. Mahacek, "Cluster Space Control of Two Autonomous Surface Vessels"

O. Petrovic, "Spoken Dialogue Interface for a Three Robot Cluster"

G. Minelli, "Model-Based Anomaly Management of the PharmaSat Biological Payload"

S. Millward, "Energy Conservation through Intelligent Window Control"

B. Gamp, "Cluster Space Gradient-Based Control of Multi-Robot Systems" 

M. Gibson, "Constrained Cluster Space Control Using Formation Templates"

 

2009

M. S. Agnew, “Cluster Space Control of a 2-Robot Aerial System,” C. Kitts, Adv., M.S. Thesis, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA, June 2009. [PDF]

P. M. Dal Canto, “Three Blimp Cluster Space Control: Derivation and Implementation,” C. Kitts, Adv., M.S. Thesis, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA, June 2009. [PDF]

2008

P. Toledo, "Development of an Embedded Parallel Processing System for On-Orbit Spacecraft Model-Based Anomaly Detection and Diagnosis," C. Kitts, Adv., M.S. Thesis, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA, August 2008. [PDF]

M. Neumann, "Design and Simulation of Single-Pilot control for Two Holonomic Vehicles of Heterogeneous Functionality," C. Kitts, Adv., M.S. Thesis, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA, August 2008. [PDF]

E. Girod, “Design and Implementation of Four Robot Cluster Space Control,” C. Kitts, Adv., M.S. Thesis, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA, June 2008. [PDF]

2007

R. M. Rasay, "A Graphical Model-Based Reasoning Analysis Environment for Space System Anomaly Management,"  C. Kitts, Adv., M.S. Thesis, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA, June 2007. [PDF]

R. Lee, “Model-Based Cluster-Space Control of Multiple Robot Systems,” C. Kitts, Adv., M.S. Thesis, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA, June 2007. [PDF]

2006

K. Stanhouse, “Cluster Space Obstacle Avoidance for Mobile Multi-Robot Systems,” C. Kitts, Adv., M.S. Thesis, Dept. Elec Eng, Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA, December 2006. [PDF]

P. Chindaphorn, “Cluster Space Obstacle Avoidance for Two Non-Holonomic Robots,” C. Kitts, Adv., M.S. Thesis, Dept. Comp Eng, Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA, June 2006. [PDF]

T. To, “Automated Cluster Space Trajectory Control of Two Non-Holonomic Robots,” C. Kitts, Adv., M.S. Thesis, Dept. Comp Eng, Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA, June 2006. [PDF]

B. Tully, “Cluster Space Piloting of a Nonholonomic Multi-Robot System,” C. Kitts, Adv., M.S. Thesis, Dept. Comp Eng, Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA, June 2006. [PDF]

M. Kalkbrenner, “Design and Implementation of a Cluster Space Human Interface Controller, including Applications to Multi-Robot Piloting and Multi-Robot Object Manipulation,” C. Kitts, Adv., M.S. Thesis, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA, June 2006. [PDF]

P. Connolley, “Design and Implementation of a Cluster Space Trajectory Controller for Multiple Holonomic Robots,” C. Kitts, Adv., M.S. Thesis, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA, June 2006. [PDF]

2005

R. Ishizu,  “The Design, Simulation and Implementation of Multi-Robot Collaborative Control from the Cluster Perspective,” C. Kitts, Adv., M.S. Thesis, Department of Electrical Engineering, Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA, December 2005. [PDF]

2004

D. Schuet, "A Distributed Satellite Operations Testbed for Anomaly Management Experimentation," C. Kitts, Adv., M.S. Thesis, Department of Electrical Engineering, Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA, June 2004. [PDF]

B. T. Blaine, "Multifunction Structures in Satellite Design: Thermoelectric Elements Embedded into Structural Honeycomb Panels," C. Kitts, Adv., M.S. Capstone Report, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA, December 2004. [PDF]

B. Palmintier, "The EMERALD Protocol Suite: Design and Implementation of a Modular, Distributed Architecture for Small Satellite Command, Telemetry, and Power Systems." T. Kenny, C. Kitts, R. Twiggs, Advs., Engineers Degree Thesis, Department of Mechanical Engineering,  Stanford University, Stanford, CA,June 2004. [PDF]