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Journal Articles

Lupi, F, Mabkhot, MM, Boffa, E, Ferreira, P, Antonelli, D, Maffei, A, Lohse, N, Lanzetta, M (2023) Automatic definition of engineer archetypes: A text mining approach, Computers in Industry, 152, pp.103996-103996, ISSN: 0166-3615. DOI: 10.1016/j.compind.2023.103996.

Sotoodeh-Bahraini, M, Mahmoodabadi, MJ, Lohse, N (2023) Robust adaptive fuzzy fractional control for nonlinear chaotic systems with uncertainties, Fractal and Fractional, 7(6), 484, DOI: 10.3390/fractalfract7060484.

Hovell, T, Petzing, J, Guo, W, Gill, C, Justham, L, Lohse, N, Kinnell, P (2023) Measurement Techniques for Three-Dimensional Metrology of High Aspect Ratio Internal Features—A Review, Metrology, 3(2), pp.139-168, DOI: 10.3390/metrology3020009.

Buerkle, A, Al-Yacoub, A, Eaton, W, Zimmer, M, Bamber, T, Ferreira, P, Hubbard, E-M, Lohse, N (2023) An incremental learning approach to detect muscular fatigue in human-robot collaboration, IEEE Transactions on Human-Machine Systems, 53(3), pp.520-528, ISSN: 2168-2291. DOI: 10.1109/THMS.2023.3259139.

Pottier, C, Petzing, J, Eghtedari, F, Lohse, N, Kinnell, P (2023) Developing digital twins of multi-camera metrology systems in Blender, Measurement Science and Technology, 34(7), 075001, ISSN: 0957-0233. DOI: 10.1088/1361-6501/acc59e.

Buerkle, A, Eaton, W, Al-Yacoub, A, Zimmer, M, Kinnell, P, Henshaw, M, Coombes, M, Chen, W-H, Lohse, N (2022) Towards Industrial Robots as a Service (IRaaS): Flexibility, usability, safety and business models, Robotics and Computer Integrated Manufacturing, 81(June 2023), 102484, ISSN: 0736-5845. DOI: 10.1016/j.rcim.2022.102484.

Zimmer, M, Al-Yacoub, A, Ferreira, P, Hubbard, E-M, Lohse, N (2022) Experimental study to investigate mental workload of local vs remote operator in human-machine interaction, Production & Manufacturing Research, 10(1), pp.410-427, DOI: 10.1080/21693277.2022.2090458.

Buerkle, A, Matharu, H, Al-Yacoub, A, Lohse, N, Bamber, T, Ferreira, P (2021) An adaptive human sensor framework for human-robot collaboration, The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 119(1-2), pp.1233-1248, ISSN: 0268-3768. DOI: 10.1007/s00170-021-08299-2.

Lupi, F, Mabkhot, MM, Finžgar, M, Minetola, P, Stadnicka, D, Maffei, A, Litwin, P, Boffa, E, Ferreira, P, Podržaj, P, Chelli, R, Lohse, N, Lanzetta, M (2021) Toward a sustainable educational engineer archetype through Industry 4.0, Computers in Industry, 134, 103543, ISSN: 0166-3615. DOI: 10.1016/j.compind.2021.103543.

Buerkle, A, Eaton, W, Lohse, N, Bamber, T, Ferreira, P (2021) EEG based arm movement intention recognition towards enhanced safety in symbiotic Human-Robot Collaboration, Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, 70, pp.102137-102137, ISSN: 0736-5845. DOI: 10.1016/j.rcim.2021.102137.

Al-Yacoub, A, Flanagan, M, Buerkle, A, Bamber, T, Ferreira, P, Hubbard, E-M, Lohse, N (2021) Data-driven modelling of human-human co-manipulation using force and muscle surface electromyogram activities, Electronics, 10(13), 1509, DOI: 10.3390/electronics10131509.

Buerkle, A, Bamber, T, Lohse, N, Ferreira, P (2021) Feasibility of detecting potential emergencies in symbiotic human-robot collaboration with a mobile EEG, Robotics and Computer Integrated Manufacturing, 72, 102179, ISSN: 0736-5845. DOI: 10.1016/j.rcim.2021.102179.

Mabkhot, MM, Ferreira, P, Maffei, A, Podržaj, P, Mądziel, M, Antonelli, D, Lanzetta, M, Barata, J, Boffa, E, Finžgar, M, Paśko, Ł, Minetola, P, Chelli, R, Nikghadam-Hojjati, S, Wang, XV, Priarone, PC, Litwin, P, Stadnicka, D, Lohse, N (2021) Mapping industry 4.0 enabling technologies into United Nations sustainability development goals, Sustainability, 13(5), 2560, ISSN: 2071-1050. DOI: 10.3390/su13052560.

Al-Yacoub, A, Zhao, Y, Eaton, W, Goh, Y, Lohse, N (2021) Improving human robot collaboration through force/torque based learning for object manipulation, Robotics and Computer Integrated Manufacturing, 69, 102111, ISSN: 0736-5845. DOI: 10.1016/j.rcim.2020.102111.

Micheler, S, Goh, Y, Lohse, N (2020) A transformation of human operation approach to inform system design for automation, Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing, 32(1), ISSN: 0956-5515. DOI: 10.1007/s10845-020-01568-z.

Ljasenko, S, Lohse, N, Justham, L (2020) Dynamic vs dedicated automation systems - a study in large structure assembly, Production & Manufacturing Research, 8(1), pp.35-58, DOI: 10.1080/21693277.2020.1737591.

Doltsinis, S, Ferreira, P, Mabkhot, M, Lohse, N (2020) A decision support system for rapid ramp-up of industry 4.0 enabled production systems, Computers in Industry, 116, 103190, ISSN: 0166-3615. DOI: 10.1016/j.compind.2020.103190.

Micheler, S, Goh, Y, Lohse, N (2019) Innovation landscape and challenges of smart technologies and systems - a European perspective, Production and Manufacturing Research, 7(1), pp.503-528, ISSN: 2169-3277. DOI: 10.1080/21693277.2019.1687363.

Al-Yacoub, A, Zhao, Y, Lohse, N, Goh, Y, Kinnell, P, Ferreira, P, Hubbard, E-M (2019) Symbolic-based recognition of contact states for learning assembly skills, Frontiers in Robotics and AI, 6, 99, DOI: 10.3389/frobt.2019.00099.

Ferreira, P, Danny, P, Pereira, I, Hiwarkar, V, Sayed, MS, Lohse, N, Aguiar, S, Goncalves, G, Goncalves, J, Bottinger, F (2019) Integrated design environment for reusable modular assembly systems, Assembly Automation, 39(4), pp.664-672, ISSN: 0144-5154. DOI: 10.1108/AA-11-2017-154.

Elgeneidy, K, Al-Yacoub, A, Usman, Z, Lohse, N, Jackson, MR, Wright, I (2018) Towards an automated masking process: a model-based approach, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, ISSN: 0954-4054. DOI: 10.1177/0954405418810058.

Ljasenko, S, Ferreira, P, Justham, L, Lohse, N (2018) Decentralised vs partially centralised self-organisation model for mobile robots in large structure assembly, Computers in Industry, ISSN: 0166-3615. DOI: 10.1016/j.compind.2018.09.002.

Gong, X, Liu, Y, Lohse, N, De Pessemier, T, Martens, L, Joseph, W (2018) Energy and labor aware production scheduling for industrial demand response using adaptive multiobjective memetic algorithm, IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, 15(2), pp.942-953, ISSN: 1551-3203. DOI: 10.1109/TII.2018.2839645.

Guo, J, Elgeneidy, K, Xiang, C, Lohse, N, Justham, L, Rossiter, J (2018) Soft pneumatic grippers embedded with stretchable electroadhesion, Smart Materials and Structures, ISSN: 0964-1726. DOI: 10.1088/1361-665X/aab579.

Sharifzadeh, S, Biro, I, Lohse, N, Kinnell, P (2018) Abnormality detection strategies for surface inspection using robot mounted laser scanners, Mechatronics, 51, pp.59-74, ISSN: 0957-4158. DOI: 10.1016/j.mechatronics.2018.03.001.

Elgeneidy, K, Neumann, G, Jackson, MR, Lohse, N (2018) Directly printable flexible strain sensors for bending and contact feedback of soft actuators, Front. Robot. AI, ISSN: 2296-9144. DOI: 10.3389/frobt.2018.00002.

Elgeneidy, K, Lohse, N, Jackson, MR (2017) Bending angle prediction and control of soft pneumatic actuators with embedded flex sensors - a data-driven approach, Mechatronics, 50, pp.234-247, ISSN: 0957-4158. DOI: 10.1016/j.mechatronics.2017.10.005.

Hu, L, Liu, Y, Lohse, N, Tang, R, Lv, J, Peng, C, Evans, S (2017) Sequencing the features to minimise the non-cutting energy consumption in machining considering the change of spindle rotation speed, Energy, 139, pp.935-946, ISSN: 0360-5442. DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2017.08.032.

Doltsinis, S, Ferreira, P, Lohse, N (2017) A symbiotic human–machine learning approach for production ramp-up, IEEE Transactions on Human-Machine Systems, 48(3), pp.229-240, ISSN: 2168-2291. DOI: 10.1109/THMS.2017.2717885.

Hodgson, JR, Kinnell, P, Justham, L, Lohse, N, Jackson, MR (2017) Novel metrics and methodology for the characterisation of 3D imaging systems, Optics and Lasers in Engineering, 91, pp.169-177, ISSN: 0143-8166. DOI: 10.1016/j.optlaseng.2016.11.007.

Liu, Y, Dong, H, Lohse, N, Petrovic, S (2016) A multi-objective genetic algorithm for optimisation of energy consumption and shop floor production performance, International Journal of Production Economics, 179, pp.259-272, ISSN: 0925-5273. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpe.2016.06.019.

Usman, Z, Monfared, R, Lohse, N, Jackson, M (2016) An investigation of highly accurate and precise robotic hole measurements using non‐contact devices, International Journal of Metrology and Quality Engineering, ISSN: 2107-6839. DOI: 10.1051/ijmqe/2016007.

Liu, Y, Dong, H, Lohse, N, Petrovic, S (2015) Reducing environmental impact of production during a rolling blackout policy – a multi-objective schedule optimisation approach, Journal of Cleaner Production, ISSN: 0959-6526. DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2015.04.038.

Bakker, OJ, Gibson, C, Wilson, P, Lohse, N, Popov, AA (2015) Linear friction weld process monitoring of fixture cassette deformations using empirical mode decomposition, Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, ISSN: 0888-3270. DOI: 10.1016/j.ymssp.2015.02.005.

Sayed, MS and Lohse, N (2014) Ontology-driven generation of Bayesian diagnostic models for assembly systems, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 74(5-8), pp.1033-1052, ISSN: 0268-3768. DOI: 10.1007/s00170-014-5918-0.

Sayed, MS and Lohse, N (2014) Ontology-driven generation of Bayesian diagnostic models for assembly systems, The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, ISSN: 0268-3768. DOI: 10.1007/s00170-014-5918-0.

Liu, Y, Dong, H, Lohse, N, Petrovich, S, Gindy, N (2014) An Investigation into Minimising Total Energy Consumption and Total Weighted Tardiness in Job Shops, Journal of Cleaner Production, PP, pp.1-10, DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2013.07.060.

Maffei, A, Akillioglu, H, Lohse, N (2014) Analysis of the student perception of the link between product and production system: Towards effective strategies to teach the holistic nature of product design, International Journal of Engineering Education, 30(6), pp.1357-1366, ISSN: 0949-149X.

Evans, L, Lohse, N, Summers, M (2013) A fuzzy-decision-tree approach for manufacturing technology selection exploiting experience-based information, Expert Systems with Applications, 40(16), pp.6412-6426, ISSN: 0957-4174. DOI: 10.1016/j.eswa.2013.05.047.

Doltsinis, S, Ratchev, S, Lohse, N (2013) A Framework for Performance Measurement during Production Ramp-up of Assembly Stations, European Journal of Operational Research, 229(1), pp.85-94, ISSN: 0377-2217. DOI: 10.1016/j.ejor.2013.02.051.

Agyapong-Kodua, K, Lohse, N, Darlington, R, Ratchev, S (2013) Semantic modelling technologies in support of virtual factory design, International Journal of Production Research, 51(14), pp.4388-4404, ISSN: 0020-7543. DOI: 10.1080/00207543.2013.778433.

Sayed, M and Lohse, N (2013) Distributed Bayesian Diagnosis for Modular Assembly Systems - A Case Study, Journal of Manufacturing Systems, 32(3), pp.480-488, DOI: 10.1016/j.jmsy.2013.03.001.

Zendoia, J, Zapp, M, Agyapong-Kodua, K, Lohse, N, Singh, M (2013) Fundamentals of a co-design methodology for improving the performance of machine tools based on semantic representation, International Journal of Computer Integrated Manufacturing, 26(8), pp.751-761, ISSN: 0951-192X. DOI: 10.1080/0951192X.2013.766936.

Onori, M, Lohse, N, Barata, J, Hanisch, C (2012) The IDEAS project: Plug & produce at shop-floor level, Assembly Automation, 32(2), pp.124-134, ISSN: 0144-5154. DOI: 10.1108/01445151211212280.

Evans, L, Lohse, N, Tan, KH, Webb, P, Summers, M (2011) Justification for the selection of manufacturing technologies: a fuzzy-decision-tree-based approach, International Journal of Production Research, 50(23), pp.6945-6962, ISSN: 0020-7543. DOI: 10.1080/00207543.2011.638943.

Golightly, D, Lohse, N, Opperud, A, Khalid, HM, Peacock, M (2011) An ontology for relating affective needs to design parameters: development process and content, Theoretical Issues in Ergonomics Science, 13(4), pp.393-410, ISSN: 1463-922X. DOI: 10.1080/1463922X.2010.520097.

Hirani, H, Ratchev, S, Lohse, N, Valtchanov, G (2006) Methodology for knowledge enriched requirements specification for assembly system reconfiguration, Assembly Automation, 26(4), pp.307-314, ISSN: 0144-5154. DOI: 10.1108/01445150610705227.

Lohse, N, Hirani, H, Ratchev, S (2005) Equipment ontology for modular reconfigurable assembly systems, International Journal of Flexible Manufacturing Systems, 17(4), pp.301-314, ISSN: 1936-6582. DOI: 10.1007/s10696-006-9030-0.

Lohse, N, Ratchev, S, Valtchanov, G (2004) Towards Web-enabled design of modular assembly systems, Assembly Automation, 24(3), pp.270-279, ISSN: 0144-5154. DOI: 10.1108/01445150410549764.

Ratchev, S and Lohse, N (2004) Data modelling for web enabled design of modular precision assembly devices, Assembly Automation, 24(1), pp.63-70, ISSN: 0144-5154. DOI: 10.1108/01445150410698967.



Conferences

Mabkhot, MM, Lohse, N, Ferreira, P (2023) An adapation Framework for Industry 4.0 Responsive Production Systems. In 2023 IEEE 21st International Conference on Industrial Informatics (INDIN). DOI: 10.1109/indin51400.2023.10218127.

Callari, T, Oostveen, A-M, Hubbard, E-M, Fletcher, S, Lohse, N (2023) Where are we at? A review of the advances in the ethical aspects of human-robot collaboration. In 14th International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics (AHFE 2023), Human Aspects of Advanced Manufacturing, San Francisco. DOI: 10.54941/ahfe1003506.

Zimmer, M, Al-Yacoub, A, Ferreira, P, Hubbard, E-M, Lohse, N (2021) Mental workload of local vs remote operator in human-machine interaction case study. In 18th International Conference in Manufacturing Research (ICMR 2021), Derby, UK (Virtual), pp.33-38, ISBN: 9781643681986. DOI: 10.3233/ATDE210008.

Al-Yacoub, A, Eaton, W, Zimmer, M, Buerkle, A, Ariansyah, D, Erkoyuncu, JA, Lohse, N (2020) Investigating the impact of human in-the-loop digital twin in an industrial maintenance context [Abstract]. In TESConf 2020 - 9th International Conference on Through-life Engineering Services; SSRN Journal, Online Edition. DOI: 10.2139/ssrn.3717797.

Ariansyah, D, Buerkle, A, Al-Yacoub, A, Zimmer, M, Erkoyuncu, JA, Lohse, N (2020) Towards a digital human representation in an industrial digital twin. In 9th International Conference on Through-life Engineering Services (TESConf 2020); Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Through-life Engineering Services (TESConf 2020), Cranfield University, Online Edition. DOI: 10.2139/ssrn.3717733.

Al-Yacoub, A, Buerkle, A, Flanagan, M, Ferreira, P, Hubbard, E-M, Lohse, N (2020) Effective human-robot collaboration through wearable sensors. In IEEE International Conference on Emerging Technologies and Factory Automation, ETFA 2020; 2020 25th IEEE International Conference on Emerging Technologies and Factory Automation (ETFA), Vienna, Austria, pp.651-658, ISBN: 9781728189567. DOI: 10.1109/ETFA46521.2020.9212100.

Zimmer, M, Al-Yacoub, A, Ferreira, P, Lohse, N (2020) Understanding human decision-making during production ramp-up using natural language processing. In 2019 IEEE 17th International Conference on Industrial Informatics (INDIN), Helsinki, Finland, pp.337-342, ISBN: 9781728129273. DOI: 10.1109/INDIN41052.2019.8972033.

Zimmer, M, Al-Yacoub, A, Ferreira, P, Lohse, N (2020) Towards human-chatbot interaction: a virtual assistant for the ramp-up process. In UKRAS20 Conference; UKRAS20 Conference: “Robots into the real world” Proceedings, University of Lincoln (virtual), pp.108-110, DOI: 10.31256/Qx5Dt5V.

Biro, I, Turner, J, Hodgson, J, Lohse, N, Kinnell, P (2020) Integration of a scanning interferometer into a robotic inspection system for factory deployment. In 2020 IEEE/SICE International Symposium on System Integration (SII). DOI: 10.1109/sii46433.2020.9025972.

Zimmer, M, Ferreira, P, Danny, P, Al-Yacoub, A, Lohse, N, Gentile, V (2019) Towards a decision-support framework for reducing ramp-up effort in plug-and-produce systems. In 2nd IEEE International Conference on Industrial Cyber Physical Systems (ICPS2019), Taipei, Taiwan, pp.478-483, ISBN: 9781538685006. DOI: 10.1109/ICPHYS.2019.8780369.

Buerkle, A, Lohse, N, Ferreira, P (2019) Towards symbiotic human-robot collaboration: human movement intention recognition with an EEG. In 2nd UK-RAS Robotics and Autonomous Conference, Loughborough, 2019; UK-RAS19 Conference: “Embedded Intelligence: Enabling & Supporting RAS Technologies” Proceedings, Loughborough, UK, pp.52-55, DOI: 10.31256/ukras19.14.

Zimmer, M, Al-Yacoub, A, Ferreira, P, Lohse, N (2019) Trajectory creation towards fast skill deployment in plug-and-produce assembly systems: A Gaussian-Mixture Model approach. In , Loughborough, pp.87-90.

Biro, I, Sharifzadeh, S, Kinnell, P, Lohse, N (2018) 3D metrology and inspection of freeform surfaces using a robot integrated multi-sensor system. In 3DMC, Hamburg.

Biro, I, Kinnell, P, Lohse, N (2018) Performance evaluation of a precision 3D surface interferometer with focus on robotic deployment. In 3DMC, Hamburg.

Elgeneidy, K, Neumann, G, Pearson, S, Jackson, MR, Lohse, N (2018) Contact detection and object size estimation using a modular soft gripper with embedded flex sensors. In 2018 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS 2018), Madrid, Spain,ISBN: 9781538680940. DOI: 10.1109/IROS.2018.8593399.

Elgeneidy, K, Liu, P, Pearson, S, Lohse, N, Neumann, G (2018) Printable soft grippers with integrated bend sensing for handling of crops [Abstract]. In 19th Towards Autonomous Robotic Systems (TAROS) Conference, Bristol, UK.

Danny, P, Ferreira, P, Lohse, N, Dorofeev, K (2018) An event-based automationML model for the process execution of ‘plug-and-produce’ assembly systems. In IEEE 16th International Conference of Industrial Informatics (INDIN 2018), Porto, Portugal,ISBN: 9781538648292. DOI: 10.1109/INDIN.2018.8471955.

Ljasenko, S, Lohse, N, Justham, L (2017) A comparison of the manufacturing resilience between fixed automation systems and mobile robots in large structure assembly. In 49th CIRP Conference on Manufacturing Systems (CIRP-CMS 2016); Procedia CIRP, Stuttgart, Germany, pp.235-240, DOI: 10.1016/j.procir.2016.11.041.

Madsen, AL, Sondberg-Jeppesen, N, Sayed, MS, Peschl, M, Lohse, N (2017) Applying Object-Oriented Bayesian Networks for smart diagnosis and health monitoring at both component and factory level. In IEA/AIE 2017 - The 30th International Conference on Industrial, Engineering, Other Applications of Applied Intelligent Systems, Arras, France.

Madsen, AL, Sondberg-Jeppesen, N, Jensen, F, Sayed, MS, Moser, U, Neto, L, Reis, J, Lohse, N (2017) Parameter learning algorithms for continuous model improvement using operational data. In Fourteenth European Conference on Symbolic and Quantitative Approaches to Reasoning with Uncertainty (ECSQARU 2017), Lugano, Switzerland,ISBN: 9783319615813. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-61581-3_11.

Danny, P, Ferreira, P, Lohse, N, Guedes, M (2017) An AutomationML model for plug-and-produce assembly systems. In 2017 IEEE 15th International Conference on Industrial Informatics (INDIN), Emden, Germany, pp.849-854, DOI: 10.1109/INDIN.2017.8104883.

Danny, P, Hiwarkar, V, Sayed, M, Ferreira, P, Lohse, N (2016) Linear constraint programming for cost-optimized configuration of modular assembly systems. In 49th CIRP Conference on Manufacturing Systems (CIRP-CMS 2016), Stuttgart, Germany. DOI: 10.1016/j.procir.2016.11.073.

Maffei, A, Daghini, L, Archenti, A, Lohse, N (2016) CONALI ontology. A framework for design and evaluation of constructively aligned courses in higher education: putting in focus the educational goal verbs. In 26th CIRP Design Conference, Stockholm, Sweden, pp.765-772, DOI: 10.1016/j.procir.2016.06.004.

Al-Yacoub, A, Sharifzadeh, S, Lohse, N, Usman, Z, Goh, Y, Jackson, M (2016) Learning industrial robot force/torque compensation: A comparison of support vector and random forests regression. In ISAR 2016 - The International Conference on Intelligent Systems and Robotics, Zurich, Zwitserland,ISBN: 9780889869868. DOI: 10.2316/P.2016.847-002.

Al-Yacoub, A, Lohse, N, Goh, Y, Usman, Z, Jackson, M (2016) Compensate undesired force and torque measurements using parametric regression methods [Abstract]. In euspen’s 16th International Conference & Exhibition, Nottingham, UK, pp.259-260.

Elgeneidy, K, Lohse, N, Jackson, M (2016) Experimental analysis of the bending response of soft gripper fingers. In ASME 2016 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference IDETC/CIE 2016, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA,ISBN: 9780791850138. DOI: 10.1115/DETC2016-59630.

Micheler, S, Goh, Y, Lohse, N (2016) Influencing factors for implementing automation in manufacturing businesses – a literature review. In International Conference on Manufacturing Research, Loughborough, UK.

Elgeneidy, K, Lohse, N, Jackson, M (2016) Data-driven bending angle prediction of soft pneumatic actuators with embedded flex sensors. In IFAC Mechatronics 2016, Loughborough. DOI: 10.1016/j.ifacol.2016.10.654.

Zhao, Y, Al-Yacoub, A, Goh, Y, Justham, L, Lohse, N, Jackson, M (2016) Human skill capture: A hidden Markov model of force and torque data in peg-in-a-hole assembly process. In SMC 2016 - IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics, Budapest, Hungary,ISBN: 9781509018970. DOI: 10.1109/SMC.2016.7844315.

Sharifzadeh, S, Biro, I, Lohse, N, Kinnell, P (2016) Robust surface abnormality detection for a robotic inspection system. In , Loughborough University, UK, pp.301-308, DOI: 10.1016/j.ifacol.2016.10.572.

Fantini, P, Tavola, G, Taisch, M, Barbosa, J, Leitao, P, Liu, Y, Sayed, M, Lohse, N (2016) Exploring the integration of the human as a flexibility factor in CPS enabled manufacturing environments: methodology and results. In IECON 2016 - The 42nd Annual Conference of IEEE Industrial Electronics Society, Florence, Italy,ISBN: 9781509034741. DOI: 10.1109/IECON.2016.7793579.

Alotaibi, A, Lohse, N, Vu, TM (2016) Dynamic agent-based bi-objective robustness for tardiness and energy in a dynamic flexible job shop. In 49th CIRP Conference on Manufacturing Systems (CIRP-CMS 2016), Stuttgart, Germany. DOI: 10.1016/j.procir.2016.11.126.

Madsen, AL, Sondberg-Jeppesen, N, Lohse, N, Sayed, MS (2015) A methodology for developing local smart diagnostic models using expert knowledge. In Proceeding - 2015 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Informatics, INDIN 2015, pp.1682-1687, ISBN: 9781479966493. DOI: 10.1109/INDIN.2015.7281987.

Sayed, MS, Lohse, N, Sondberg-Jeppesen, N, Madsen, AL (2015) SelSus: Towards a reference architecture for diagnostics and predictive maintenance using smart manufacturing devices. In Proceeding - 2015 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Informatics, INDIN 2015, pp.1700-1705, ISBN: 9781479966493. DOI: 10.1109/INDIN.2015.7281990.

Cavin, S and Lohse, N (2014) Multi-Level Skill-Based Allocation Methodology for Evolvable Assembly Systems. In 12th IEEE International Conference on Industrial Informatics, Porto Alegre, Brazil, pp.532-537, DOI: 10.1109/INDIN.2014.6945569.

Ferreira, P, Doltsinis, S, Lohse, N (2014) Symbiotic assembly systems – A new paradigm. In the 47th CIRP Conference on Manufacturing Systems, Windsor, Ontario, Canada, pp.26-31, DOI: 10.1016/j.procir.2014.01.066.

Ferreira, P, Doltsinis, S, Anagnostopoulos, A, Pascoa, F, Lohse, N (2013) A Performance evaluation of Industrial Agents - A Benchmark against Programmable Logic Controllers. In IECON 2013 39th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society, Vienna, Austria, pp.7404-7409, DOI: 10.1109/IECON.2013.6700365.

Ferreira, P, Sayed, SS, Osei, S, Lohse, N (2013) Towards Knowledge Framework for Life-Cycle-Long Gathering of Maintenance Information for Decision Support in Machine Tool Design. In The 3rd International Conference on Advanced Manufacturing Engineering and Technologies, Stockholm, Sweden, pp.1-10.

Cavin, S, Ferreira, P, Lohse, N (2013) Dynamic Skill Allocation Methodology for Evolvable Assembly Systems. In IEEE 11th International Conference on Industrial Informatics, Bochum, Germany, pp.218-223, DOI: 10.1109/INDIN.2013.6622885.

Doltsinis, S, Ferreira, P, Lohse, N (2012) Reinforcement Learning for Production Ramp-Up: A Q-Batch Learning Approach. In 11th International Conference on Machine Learning and Applications (ICMLA), Boca Raton, Florida, USA, pp.610-615, DOI: 10.1109/ICMLA.2012.113.

Ferreira, P, Lohse, N, Razgon, M, Larizza, P, Triggiani, G (2012) Skill Based Configuration Methodology for Evolvable Mechatronic Systems. In IECON 2012, 38th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society, Montreal, Canada, pp.4366-4371, DOI: 10.1109/IECON.2012.6389186.

Doltsinis, S and Lohse, N (2012) A Model-Free Reinforcement Learning Approach Using Monte Carlo Method for Production Ramp-Up Policy Improvement - a Copy Exactly Test Case. In 14th IFAC Symposium on Information Control Problems in Manufacturing - INCOM 2012, Bucharest, Romania, pp.1628-1634, DOI: 10.3182/20120523-3-RO-2023.00288.

Ferreira, P and Lohse, N (2012) Configuration Model for Evolvable Assembly Systems. In 4th CIRP Conference on Assembly Technology and Systems - CATS 2012, Ann Arbor, USA, pp.75-80.

Sayed, MS and Lohse, N (2012) Distributed Bayesian Diagnosis for Modular Assembly Systems – A Case Study. In 4th CIRP Conference on Assembly Technology and Systems - CATS 2012, Ann Arbor, USA, pp.95-100.

Evans, L, Lohse, N, Summers, M (2012) Intelligent Experience based Support Tools for Aerospace Manufacturing Technology Selection. In IEEE Aerospace Conference 2012, Big Sky, Montana, USA, pp.1-10, DOI: 10.1109/AERO.2012.6187415.

Farr, R and Lohse, N (2011) Use of Enterprise Simulation to Assess the Impacts of Remanufacturing Operations. In The 1st International Conference on Remanufacturing, Glasgow, UK, pp.1-6.

Evans, L and Lohse, N (2011) Optimized Fuzzy Decision Tree Data Mining for Engineering Applications. In , pp.228-239, ISBN: 9783642231834. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-23184-1_18.

Evans, L, Lohse, N, Poad, M, Webb, P (2010) Evaluation and selection of manufacturing technologies using the analytic hierarchy process in wing assembly. In , Durham, UK.

Evans, L and Lohse, N (2010) An intelligent technology selection algorithm for complex decision environments – a unique knowledge based approach. In ICKM 2010: 7th International Conference on Knowledge Management, Pittsburgh, USA.

Evans, L, Lohse, N, Webb, P (2010) A self-learning case and rule-based reasoning algorithm for intelligent technology evaluation and selection [Abstract]. In AI-2010 Thirtieth SGAI International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Cambridge, UK.

Ferreira, P, Lohse, N, Ratchev, S (2009) Repeatability synthesis methodology for modular ultra-precision assembly systems. In ISAM 2009: IEEE International Symposium on Assembly and Manufacturing, 2009 IEEE International Symposium on Assembly and Manufacturing, ISAM 2009, Seoul, Korea (South), pp.280-285, ISBN: 9781424446278. DOI: 10.1109/ISAM.2009.5376957.

Ferreira, P, Lohse, N, Ratchev, S (2009) Multi-Agent Architecture for Self-Configuring Modular Assembly Systems. In 9th IFAC Symposium on Robot Control, Gifu, Japan.

Lohse, N, Ratchev, S, Barata, J (2007) Evolvable assembly systems - On the role of design frameworks and supporting ontologies. In , Montreal, Canada, pp.3375-3380, ISBN: 1424404967. DOI: 10.1109/ISIE.2006.296008.

Lohse, N, Ratchev, S, Barata, J (2006) Evolvable assembly systems - On the role of design frameworks and supporting ontologies. In , 2006 IEEE INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS, VOLS 1-7, pp.3377-+, ISBN: 978-1-4244-0496-4.

Lohse, N, Hirani, H, Ratchev, S, Turitto, M (2005) An ontology for the definition and validation of assembly processes for evolvable assembly systems. In , Montreal, Canada, pp.242-247, ISBN: 0780390806. DOI: 10.1109/ISATP.2005.1511480.

Lohse, N, Valtchanov, G, Ratchev, S, Onori, M, Barata, J (2005) Towards a unified assembly system design ontology using Protégé [Abstract]. In Eighth International Protégé Conference, Madrid, Spain.

Ratchev, S, Lohse, N, Hirani, H (2004) Knowledge model for distributed conceptual design of modular assembly workstations. In ISR 2004: 35th International Symposium on Robotics, Paris, France.

Hirani, H, Ratchev, S, Lohse, N, Valtchanov, G (2004) Web-based specification of reconfigurable precision assembly system - industrial scenarios and use cases. In 2nd International Precision Assembly Seminar, Bad Hofgastein, Austria, pp.27-34.

Lohse, N, Ratchev, S, Chrisp, A (2004) Function-behaviour-structure model for modular assembly equipment. In 2nd International Precision Assembly Seminar, Bad Hofgastein, Austria, pp.167-174.

Ratchev, S and Lohse, N (2003) Data modelling for web enabled design of modular precision assembly devices. In 1st International Precision Assembly Seminar, Bad Hofgastein, Austria.

Lohse, N, Hirani, H, Ratchev, S (2003) Task-based modelling and configuration of assembly workstations. In , Besancon, France, pp.301-306, ISBN: 0780377702. DOI: 10.1109/ISATP.2003.1217228.

Ratchev, S, Lohse, N, Moualek, I (2002) Linguistic based configuration of modular precision assembly devices. In ISR 2002 - 33rd International Symposium on Robotics, Stockholm, Sweden.



Chapters

Flanagan, M, Lohse, N, Ferreira, P (2023) Mobile Robots for Collaborative Manipulation over Uneven Ground Using Decentralised Impedance Control. In Towards Autonomous Robotic Systems, Springer Nature Switzerland, pp.343-355, ISBN: 9783031433597. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-43360-3_28.

Thiede, S, Büth, L, Neef, B, Ogun, P, Lohse, N, Obst, B, Rahman, M, Barbosa, J (2019) PERFoRM Methods and Tools. In Colombo, AW, Gepp, M, Barata Oliveira, J, Leitao, P, Wermann, J (ed) Digitalized and Harmonized Industrial Production Systems - The PERFoRM Approach, Taylor & Francis Group, 7, DOI: 10.1201/9780429263316-7.

Ljasenko, S, Lohse, N, Justham, L, Pereira, I, Jackson, M (2017) A self-organisation model for mobile robots in large structure assembly using multi-agent systems. In SOHOMA 2016: 6th Workshop on Service Orientation in Holonic and Multi-Agent Manufacturing, © Springer, Lisbon, Portugal, ISBN: 9783319510996. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-51100-9_8.

Pascoa, F, Pereira, I, Ferreira, P, Lohse, N (2017) Redundant and decentralised directory facilitator for resilient plug and produce cyber physical production systems. In SOHOMA 2016: 6th Workshop on Service Orientation in Holonic and Multi-Agent Manufacturing, © Springer, Lisbon, Portugal, ISBN: 9783319510996. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-51100-9_7.

Lohse, N, Liu, Y, Petrovic, S, Gindy, N (2012) An Investigation into Minimising Total Energy Consumption, Total Energy Cost and Total Tardiness Based on a Rolling Blackout Policy in a Job Shop. In Emmanouilidis, C, Taisch, M, Kiritsis, D (ed) Advances in Production Management Systems. Competitive Manufacturing for Innovative Products and Services IFIP WG 5.7 International Conference, APMS 2012, Rhodes, Greece, September 24-26, 2012, Revised Selected Papers, Part I, Springer, pp.103-110, ISBN: 978-3-642-40352-1. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-40352-1_14.

Evans, L and Lohse, N (2011) Optimized Fuzzy Decision Tree Data Mining for Engineering Applications. In Perner, P (ed) Advances in Data Mining. Applications and Theoretical Aspects 11th Industrial Conference, ICDM 2011, New York, NY, USA, August 30 – September 3, 2011. Proceedings, pp.228-239, DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-23184-1.

Ferreira, P, Lohse, N, Ratchev, S (2010) Multi-agent architecture for reconfiguration of precision modular assembly systems. In Ratchev, S (ed) Precision Assembly Technologies and Systems, Proceedings of 5th IFIP WG 5.5 International Precision Assembly Seminar, IPAS 2010, Chamonix, France, February 14-17, 2010, Springer, Chamonix, France, pp.247-254, ISBN: 9783642115974. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-11598-1_29.

Lohse, N, Schafer, C, Ratchev, S (2006) Towards an integrated assembly process decomposition and modular equipment configuration - a knowledge enhanced iterative approach. In Unknown Parent Title, © Springer, pp.215-225, ISBN: 9780387312767. DOI: 10.1007/0-387-31277-3_21.

Lohse, N, Schäfer, C, Ratchev, S (2006) Towards an Integrated Assembly Process Decomposition and Modular Equipment Configuration. In IFIP International Federation for Information Processing, Springer US, pp.215-225, ISBN: 9780387312767. DOI: 10.1007/0-387-31277-3_21.



Posters

Hubbard, E-M, Callari, TC, Lohse, N (2023) Decoding Complexity: A Visual Journey Through the Ethical Considerations and Challenges of Human-Robot Collaboration in Manufacturing, RSD12 Synergy Between Sciences.



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