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Dr

Zane Smith

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Overview

Availability

Dr Zane Smith is:
Available for supervision

Qualifications

  • Bachelor (Honours) of Engineering, The University of Queensland
  • Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland

Works

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7 works between 2005 and 2015

1 - 7 of 7 works

2015

Conference Publication

Receding horizon collision avoidance for large excavators

Kearney, M. P., Smith, Z. V. and McAree, P. R. (2015). Receding horizon collision avoidance for large excavators. 2015 IFToMM World Congress, Taipei, Taiwan, 25-30 October 2015. Taipei, Taiwan: Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Taiwan University. doi: 10.6567/IFToMM.14TH.WC.OS13.028

Receding horizon collision avoidance for large excavators

2013

Other Outputs

Shovel Load Assist project: C16031

Reid, A. W., Smith, Z. V., McAree, P. R., Cloete, S. and Horberry, T. (2013). Shovel Load Assist project: C16031. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: Australian Coal Association Research Program (ACARP).

Shovel Load Assist project: C16031

2012

Conference Publication

Characterization of a UWB transceiver for mining applications

Edgar, Michael, Aw, Jonathan, Dudley, John, Marley, Roger, Reid, Anthony, Smith, Zane, Taylor, Adrian and McAree, Ross (2012). Characterization of a UWB transceiver for mining applications. 2012 Australian Mining Technology Conference, Perth, Australia, 8-10 October 2012. Brisbane, Australia: Colourwise Digital.

Characterization of a UWB transceiver for mining applications

2009

Conference Publication

A Constrained Control Methodology to Assist Operators of Mining Shovels to Avoid Collisions

Michael Kearney, Zane Smith and McAree, Peter R. (2009). A Constrained Control Methodology to Assist Operators of Mining Shovels to Avoid Collisions. Australian mining technology conference, Brisbane Australia, October 27-28 2009. Carlton, Victoria Australia: The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM).

A Constrained Control Methodology to Assist Operators of Mining Shovels to Avoid Collisions

2008

Other Outputs

Algorithms for collision hulls and their applications to path planning

Smith, Zane (2008). Algorithms for collision hulls and their applications to path planning. PhD Thesis, School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/206476

Algorithms for collision hulls and their applications to path planning

2006

Conference Publication

Fast Minkowski hull operation

Smith, Z. V. and McAree, P. R. (2006). Fast Minkowski hull operation. 2006 Australian Mining Technology Conference: Value through cost control, Hunter Valley, NSW, Australia, 26-27 September, 2006. Carlton, Vic. Australia: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.

Fast Minkowski hull operation

2005

Conference Publication

A distributed data-representation for facilitating equipment interactions

Smith, Z. V. and McAree, P.R. (2005). A distributed data-representation for facilitating equipment interactions. 2005 Australian Mining Technology Conference, Fremantle, Australia, 27-28 September 2005. Carlton, Australia: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.

A distributed data-representation for facilitating equipment interactions

Funding

Current funding

  • 2021 - 2024
    Electric Rope Shovel ("ERS") Operator Assist - Machine Self Protection
    Caterpillar Inc
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2023
    Dozer Tactical Planner - Software Alignment
    Caterpillar Inc
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2024
    Autonomous Stockpile Dozing: Quantifying Viability
    Australian Coal Association Research Program
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2024
    Articulated Truck Automated System (ATAS 2022)
    Caterpillar Inc
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2023
    Dozer Tactical Planning
    Caterpillar Inc
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2022
    Articulated Truck Automation System (ATAS) Phase 3
    Caterpillar Inc
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2022
    Excavation Sequencing Assist
    Caterpillar Inc
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2022
    SATS Automated Mission Planning (STAMP)
    Caterpillar Inc
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2021
    Articulated Truck Automation System (ATAS) Phase Two
    Caterpillar Inc
    Open grant
  • 2018
    Automated Vehicle Tactical Planner (AVTP)
    Caterpillar of Australia Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2018
    Dragline excavation sequencing - Phase 2
    Australian Coal Association Research Program
    Open grant
  • 2015
    Underground node position engine
    Caterpillar of Australia Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2022
    CRCMining 2014-2022
    CMTE Development Limited
    Open grant

Supervision

Availability

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Available for supervision

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Mission Planning for Autonomous Dozers

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Ross McAree

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