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Dr

Kevin Austin

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Overview

Availability

Dr Kevin Austin is:
Available for supervision

Qualifications

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

Works

Search Professor Kevin Austin’s works on UQ eSpace

23 works between 1996 and 2022

1 - 20 of 23 works

2022

Journal Article

Can hyperspectral imaging and neural network classification be used for ore grade discrimination at the point of excavation?

Choros, Krystian A., Job, Andrew T., Edgar, Michael L., Austin, Kevin J. and McAree, Peter Ross (2022). Can hyperspectral imaging and neural network classification be used for ore grade discrimination at the point of excavation?. Sensors, 22 (7) 2687, 2687. doi: 10.3390/s22072687

Can hyperspectral imaging and neural network classification be used for ore grade discrimination at the point of excavation?

2018

Journal Article

Dragline operation modelling and task assignment based on mixed-integer linear programming

Liu, Haoquan, Kearney, Michael P. and Austin, Kevin J. (2018). Dragline operation modelling and task assignment based on mixed-integer linear programming. Optimization and Engineering, 19 (4), 1005-1036. doi: 10.1007/s11081-018-9386-5

Dragline operation modelling and task assignment based on mixed-integer linear programming

2017

Journal Article

Monte-Carlo Tree Search in Dragline Operation Planning

Liu, Haoquan, Austin, Kevin, Forbes, Michael and Kearney, Michael (2017). Monte-Carlo Tree Search in Dragline Operation Planning. IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, 3 (1) 8053797, 419-425. doi: 10.1109/LRA.2017.2757964

Monte-Carlo Tree Search in Dragline Operation Planning

2017

Journal Article

Three new Iterative Closest Point variant-methods that improve scan matching for surface mining terrain

Donoso, F. A., Austin, K. J. and McAree, P. R. (2017). Three new Iterative Closest Point variant-methods that improve scan matching for surface mining terrain. Robotics and Autonomous Systems, 95, 117-128. doi: 10.1016/j.robot.2017.05.003

Three new Iterative Closest Point variant-methods that improve scan matching for surface mining terrain

2017

Journal Article

How do ICP variants perform when used for scan matching terrain point clouds?

Donoso, F. A., Austin, K. J. and McAree, P. R. (2017). How do ICP variants perform when used for scan matching terrain point clouds?. Robotics and Autonomous Systems, 87, 147-161. doi: 10.1016/j.robot.2016.10.011

How do ICP variants perform when used for scan matching terrain point clouds?

2016

Conference Publication

Development of dragline excavation model for operation planning

Liu, Haoquan, Kearney, Michael and Austin, Kevin (2016). Development of dragline excavation model for operation planning. Australasian Conference on Robotics and Automation 2016, ACRA 2016, University of Queensland, Brisbane, 5-7 December 2016. Australasian Robotics and Automation Association.

Development of dragline excavation model for operation planning

2015

Other Outputs

Dragline Automation System: Optimal Excavation Sequencing - ACARP Project Report C23033

Austin, Kevin John, Green, Matthew and McAree, Ross (2015). Dragline Automation System: Optimal Excavation Sequencing - ACARP Project Report C23033. Brisbane Qld Australia: ACARP (Australian Coal Industry Research Program).

Dragline Automation System: Optimal Excavation Sequencing - ACARP Project Report C23033

2011

Other Outputs

Method for position-calibration of a digging assembly for electric mining shovels

McAree, Peter R., Reid, Anthony, Siegrist, Paul M. and Austin, Kevin J. (2011). Method for position-calibration of a digging assembly for electric mining shovels. US8515708B2 (Grant).

Method for position-calibration of a digging assembly for electric mining shovels

2010

Conference Publication

Swing trajectory control for large excavators

Denman, A., McAree, P.R., Kearney, M., Reid, A. and Austin, K. (2010). Swing trajectory control for large excavators. The 7th International Conference on Field and Service Robotics, Cambridge, MA, United States, 14-16 July 2009. Berlin, Germany: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-3-642-13408-1_36

Swing trajectory control for large excavators

2007

Conference Publication

Realtime friction estimation using the Kalman Inverse Filter

McAree, P. R. and Austin, K. J. (2007). Realtime friction estimation using the Kalman Inverse Filter. Twelfth World Congress in Mechanism and Machine Science, Besançon, France, 17-21 June, 2007.

Realtime friction estimation using the Kalman Inverse Filter

2007

Conference Publication

Developments in mining shovel automation

McAree, P. R., Burant, J. and Austin, K. J. (2007). Developments in mining shovel automation. 2007 Australian Mining Technology Conference, The Vines, Western Australia, 2-4 October, 2007. Melbourne, Victoria: The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.

Developments in mining shovel automation

2007

Journal Article

Transmission friction in an electric mining shovel

Austin, Kevin J. and McAree, P. Ross (2007). Transmission friction in an electric mining shovel. Journal of Field Robotics, 24 (10), 863-875. doi: 10.1002/rob.20223

Transmission friction in an electric mining shovel

2007

Conference Publication

Progress in multi-boom jumbo sequencing

Austin, K. J., Champion, M. and McAree, P. R. (2007). Progress in multi-boom jumbo sequencing. 2007 CRC Australian Mining Technology Conference, The Vines, Western Australia, Australia, 2-4 October 2007. Carlton, Australia: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.

Progress in multi-boom jumbo sequencing

2006

Journal Article

Prediction of chaotic instabilities in a dragline bucket swing

Meehan, Paul A and Austin, Kevin J (2006). Prediction of chaotic instabilities in a dragline bucket swing. International Journal of Non-linear Mechanics, 41 (2), 304-312. doi: 10.1016/j.ijnonlinmec.2005.08.004

Prediction of chaotic instabilities in a dragline bucket swing

2006

Conference Publication

Optimal drill pattern sequencing for multi-boom jumbos

Champion, M., Austin, K. and McAree, P. R. (2006). Optimal drill pattern sequencing for multi-boom jumbos. 2006 Australian Mining Technology Conference: Value through cost control, The Hunter Valley, NSW, Australia, 26-27 September, 2006. Carlton, Vic. Australia: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.

Optimal drill pattern sequencing for multi-boom jumbos

2006

Conference Publication

Characterising transmission friction in the 2100BLE electric mining shovel

Austin, K. and McAree, P. (2006). Characterising transmission friction in the 2100BLE electric mining shovel. 2006 Australian Mining Technology Conference, Hunter Valley, Australia, 26-27 September, 2006. Carlton, Australia: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.

Characterising transmission friction in the 2100BLE electric mining shovel

2005

Conference Publication

Machine monitoring with wireless sensor networks

Austin, K. J., Calder, M. A. and McAree, P. R. (2005). Machine monitoring with wireless sensor networks. Proceedings of the 2005 Australian Mining Technology Conference, Freemantle, Western Australia, 27-28 September 2005. Carlton, Victoria, Australia: The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.

Machine monitoring with wireless sensor networks

2003

Journal Article

Can trained monkeys design flight controllers for hypersonic vehicles?

Austin, K. J. and Jacobs, P. A. (2003). Can trained monkeys design flight controllers for hypersonic vehicles?. ANZIAM Journal, E, 40-60. doi: 10.0000/anziamj.v44i0.671

Can trained monkeys design flight controllers for hypersonic vehicles?

2002

Other Outputs

Evolutionary design of robust flight control for a hypersonic aircraft

Austin, Kevin J. (2002). Evolutionary design of robust flight control for a hypersonic aircraft. PhD Thesis, School of Engineering, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/105958

Evolutionary design of robust flight control for a hypersonic aircraft

2002

Conference Publication

Application of genetic algorithms to hypersonic flight control

Austin, K. J. and Jacobs, P. A. (2002). Application of genetic algorithms to hypersonic flight control. 9th International Fuzzy Systems Association World Congress/20th North American Fuzzy Information Processing Society, International Conference, Vancouver, Canada, 25-28 Jul 2001. New York, NY: IEEE. doi: 10.1109/nafips.2001.944453

Application of genetic algorithms to hypersonic flight control

Funding

Current funding

  • 2024 - 2025
    Semi Autonomous Bulldozers for Mine site Rehabilitation
    Australian Coal Association Research Program
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2024
    Electric Rope Shovel ("ERS") Operator Assist - Machine Self Protection
    Caterpillar Inc
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2024
    SATS Rehabilitation Collaboration
    Caterpillar Inc
    Open grant
  • 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
    Excavation Sequencing Assist
    Caterpillar Inc
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2021
    FMG Wheel Loader Performance Evaluation
    Fortescue Metals Group Limited
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2021
    Dragline Excavation Sequencing - Toward a benefit
    Australian Coal Association Research Program
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2019
    Real-time mining face grade determination using hyperspectral imaging techniques.
    Mineral Research Institute Western Australia
    Open grant
  • 2016
    Vision guided robotic refuelling of haul trucks. Phase 2 - Pose System Implementation
    Mine Energy Solutions
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2018
    Dragline excavation sequencing - Phase 2
    Australian Coal Association Research Program
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2022
    CRCMining 2014-2022
    CMTE Development Limited
    Open grant

Supervision

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