Professor Ross McAree
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Ross McAree

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Background

Professor Ross McAree is Head of the School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering at the University of Queensland. His research interests are focused on machinery dynamics and control with a current emphasis on mining equipment automation.. Professor McAree led the development and demonstration of the world’s first fully autonomous mining excavator as the outcome of a 10year collaboration with Joy Global Surface Mining (now part of Komatsu) and has collaborated with Caterpillar Inc. to develop and trial the world’s first autonomous bulldozer capable of production dozing using the ‘pivot push’ method. From 2007-2015 Professor McAree held an industry funded (P&H) Chair in Mechanical Engineering and from 2009-2015 he was Vice President for Automation and Automation Program Leader with the Cooperative Research Centre for Mining. He has attracted in excess of $12M dollars of Category 1-3 and $8.5M of Category 4 funding has contributed to the winning of two CRC bids (CRCMining and CRCMining2) for a total of $35.2M funding. He established the Mechatronic Engineering Plan at UQ in 2002. He has given leadership to his School as Chair of Research Committee (2009-2015) and Teaching and Learning Committee (2015-2017). Significant external service includes serving as Chair for the Australian Academy of Science National Committee on Mechanical Sciences (2001-2006) and as the Australian representative to the International Federation of Mechanism and Machine Theory (2001-continuing), Associate Editor for journal ‘Mechatronics’ (1999-2011) and member of Australian Standards Committees ME-27 and IT-06P. Professor McAree is a fellow of the Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering (ATSE).

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Fields of research

Autonomous vehicle systems Control engineering, mechatronics and robotics Dynamics, vibration and vibration control Engineering

Research impacts

Professor McAree's research group have been involved in the development of several automation technologies for the mining sector which have been commercialized. The outputs have been estimated to have had benefit to the global mining industry of in excess of $1000m.

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120 works between 1990 and 2024
All (120) Journal Article (46) Book Chapter (5) Conference Publication (55) Other Outputs (14)

81 - 100 of 120 works

2006

Conference Publication

Constrained model predictive control for obstacle avoidance in rate-controlled systems

Kearney, M. P., Siegrist, P. M. and McAree, P. R. (2006). Constrained model predictive control for obstacle avoidance in rate-controlled systems. 2006 Australian Mining Technology Conference: Value through cost control, Hunter Valley, Australia, 26-27 September, 2006. Carlton, Australia: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.

Constrained model predictive control for obstacle avoidance in rate-controlled systems

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

Journal Article

Operator matching during visually aided teleoperation

Thompson, R. L., McAree, P. R., Daniel, R. W. and Murray, D. W. (2005). Operator matching during visually aided teleoperation. Robotics and Autonomous Systems, 50 (1), 69-80. doi: 10.1016/j.robot.2004.10.003

Operator matching during visually aided teleoperation

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

2005

Journal Article

A study of the interaction between operator style and machine capability for a hydraulic mining excavator

Hall, A. S. and McAree, P. R. (2005). A study of the interaction between operator style and machine capability for a hydraulic mining excavator. Proceedings of The Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part C-journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, 219 (5) C16104, 477-489. doi: 10.1243/095440605X31418

A study of the interaction between operator style and machine capability for a hydraulic mining excavator

2005

Conference Publication

A performance evaluation of the CRCMining/P&H electric mining shovel monitor

Reid, A. W., Chiodi, V., Hall, A. S. and McAree, P. R. (2005). A performance evaluation of the CRCMining/P&H electric mining shovel monitor. Australian Mining Technology Conference - New Technologies to Produce More with Less, Fremantle, Western Australia, 27-28 September, 2005. Carlton, Victoria, Australia: The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.

A performance evaluation of the CRCMining/P&H electric mining shovel monitor

2005

Conference Publication

Real-time collision prediction and control system for electric rope shovels

Kearney, M. P. and McAree, P.R. (2005). Real-time collision prediction and control system for electric rope shovels. 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.

Real-time collision prediction and control system for electric rope shovels

2005

Journal Article

Robust bucket position tracking for a large hydraulic excavator

Hall, A. S. and McAree, P. R. (2005). Robust bucket position tracking for a large hydraulic excavator. Mechanism And Machine Theory, 40 (1), 1-16. doi: 10.1016/j.mechmachtheory.2004.05.005

Robust bucket position tracking for a large hydraulic excavator

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

2004

Conference Publication

Computer modelling of the dynamics of the RH200 hydraulic excavator

Hillier, N. S. and McAree, P.R. (2004). Computer modelling of the dynamics of the RH200 hydraulic excavator. CRCMining Conference, Noosa Head, Queensland, Australia, 15-16 June 2004. Brisbane, Australia: Cooperative Research Centre - Mining (CRCMining).

Computer modelling of the dynamics of the RH200 hydraulic excavator

2004

Conference Publication

Longwall AFC Operating Regime Identification using the IMM Estimator

Barter, B. S. and McAree, P.R. (2004). Longwall AFC Operating Regime Identification using the IMM Estimator. CRCMining Conference, Noosa Head, Queensland, Australia, 15-16 June 2004. Brisbane, Australia: Cooperative Research Centre - Mining (CRCMining).

Longwall AFC Operating Regime Identification using the IMM Estimator

2004

Conference Publication

Sensor requirements for tyre force estimation applications to off-highway mining trucks

Siegrist, PM and McAree, PR (2004). Sensor requirements for tyre force estimation applications to off-highway mining trucks. 11th World Congress in Mechanism and Machine Science, Tianjin Peoples R China, Apr 01-04, 2004. BEIJING: CHINA MACHINE PRESS.

Sensor requirements for tyre force estimation applications to off-highway mining trucks

2004

Conference Publication

Sensor requirments for tyre force estimation; Applications to off-highway mining trucks

Siegrist, P. M. and McAree, P. R. (2004). Sensor requirments for tyre force estimation; Applications to off-highway mining trucks. 11th World Congress in Mechanism and Machine Science, Tianjin, China, 18-21 August 2003.

Sensor requirments for tyre force estimation; Applications to off-highway mining trucks

2003

Other Outputs

Open Cut Automation Scoping Study - ACARP Report C11054

Lever, Paul and McAree, Peter Ross (2003). Open Cut Automation Scoping Study - ACARP Report C11054. ACARP Report Brisbane Qld Australia: ACARP (Australian Coal Industry Research Program).

Open Cut Automation Scoping Study - ACARP Report C11054

2002

Conference Publication

How to Manage Machine Duty to Sustain High Production Rates

Gurgenci, H., McAree, R., Meehan, P. and Guan, Z. (2002). How to Manage Machine Duty to Sustain High Production Rates. CMMI Congress 2002 - International Codes, Technology and Sustainability for the Minerals Industry, , , May 27, 2002-May 28, 2002.

How to Manage Machine Duty to Sustain High Production Rates

2002

Journal Article

Models for the design and analysis of a large package sort facility

McAree, P, Bodin, L and Ball, M (2002). Models for the design and analysis of a large package sort facility. Networks, 39 (2), 107-120. doi: 10.1002/net.10017

Models for the design and analysis of a large package sort facility

2002

Conference Publication

Performance analysis of fault detection and isolation techniques

Barter, B. S. and McAree, P.R. (2002). Performance analysis of fault detection and isolation techniques. The Fifth Biennual Engineering Mathematics and Applications Ce, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, 29/09/02 - 02/10/02. Brisbane, Australia: Queensland University of Technology.

Performance analysis of fault detection and isolation techniques

2002

Conference Publication

Sensor requirements for tyre force estimation; Applications to off-highway mining trucks

Siegrist, P. M. and McAree, P.R. (2002). Sensor requirements for tyre force estimation; Applications to off-highway mining trucks. The 5th Biennial Engineering Mathematics and Applications Ce, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, 29 September - 2 October, 2002. Brisbane, Australia: Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane.

Sensor requirements for tyre force estimation; Applications to off-highway mining trucks

2002

Conference Publication

How to manage machine duty to sustain high production rates

Gurgenci, H., McAree, P.R., Meehan, P. A. and Guan, Z. (2002). How to manage machine duty to sustain high production rates. CMMI Congress 2002, Cairns, Queensland, Australia, 27-28 May, 2002. Cairns, Queensland, Australia: The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.

How to manage machine duty to sustain high production rates

2002

Conference Publication

Formulating the equations of motion for mechanisms having multiple kinematic loops

Hillier, N. S. and McAree, P.R. (2002). Formulating the equations of motion for mechanisms having multiple kinematic loops. The Fifth Biennial Engineering Mathematics and Applications Ce, Queensland University of Queensland, Brisbane, 29/09/02-02/10/02. Brisbane, Australia: Queensland University of Technology.

Formulating the equations of motion for mechanisms having multiple kinematic loops

Current funding

  • 2022 - 2027
    Resources Technology and Critical Minerals Trailblazer (Trailblazer University Program administered by Curtin University)
    Curtin University
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2024
    SATS Rehabilitation Collaboration
    Caterpillar Inc
    Open grant
  • 2024 - 2025
    Semi Autonomous Bulldozers for Mine site Rehabilitation
    Australian Coal Association Research Program
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2024
    Command for Dozing Market Opportunity Analysis - Mine Rehabilitation in Queensland 2023 - 2033
    Caterpillar Inc
    Open grant
  • 2023
    Dozer Tactical Planner - Software Alignment
    Caterpillar Inc
    Open grant
  • 2023
    Caterpillar LiDAR testing in dust/fog conditions
    Caterpillar of Australia Pty Ltd
    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
  • 2021
    FMG Rail Mapper Handover
    Fortescue Metals Group Limited
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2024
    Electric Rope Shovel ("ERS") Operator Assist - Machine Self Protection
    Caterpillar Inc
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2021
    FMG Port Hedland Train Terrain Project
    Fortescue Metals Group Limited
    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
  • 2020 - 2021
    FMG Wheel Loader Performance Evaluation
    Fortescue Metals Group Limited
    Open grant
  • 2020
    Baraja Spectrum ScanTM dust and fog study
    Baraja Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2020
    The autonomous excavator operator: road map and benefits
    Fortescue Metals Group Limited
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2021
    Dragline Excavation Sequencing - Toward a benefit
    Australian Coal Association Research Program
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2021
    Articulated Truck Automation System (ATAS) Phase Two
    Caterpillar Inc
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2022
    SATS Automated Mission Planner
    Caterpillar Inc
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2021
    Semi-autonomous Pivot Push: Autonomous Mission Planning
    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
  • 2018
    Automated Vehicle Tactical Planner (AVTP)
    Caterpillar of Australia Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2018
    Mine Tec IMU Fusion
    Caterpillar Inc
    Open grant
  • 2018
    Load Haul Dump Vehicle Bucket Pose Estimation
    Caterpillar Inc
    Open grant
  • 2017
    Vision guided robotic refuelling of haul trucks. Phase 4 - Site installation of the pose estimation system
    Mine Energy Solutions
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2018
    Traversability Graph Generation
    CMTE Development Limited
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2018
    Underground articulated vehicle navigation system
    CMTE Development Limited
    Open grant
  • 2017
    Construction Planning Application
    Caterpillar Inc
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2018
    Semi-Autonomous Tractor Productivity and Utilization Improvement Study at Wilpinjong Mine
    Caterpillar Inc
    Open grant
  • 2017
    Vision guided robotic refuelling of haul trucks. Phase Three - Increasing functionality of the pose estimation system
    Mine Energy Solutions
    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
  • 2016
    Vision guided robotic refuelling of haul trucks
    Mine Energy Solutions
    Open grant
  • 2015
    Underground node position engine
    Caterpillar of Australia Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2016
    Automated bulk dozer push: reducing the cost of overburden removal
    Australian Coal Association Research Program
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2022
    CRCMining 2014-2022
    CMTE Development Limited
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2015
    Dragline Optimisation System: Optimal Excavation Sequencing
    Australian Coal Association Research Program
    Open grant
  • 2014
    SLAP Phase 4: Truck loading at a press of a button
    Australian Coal Association Research Program
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2012
    Anglo American's 2030 Carbon Neutral Mine (CRC ORE project subcontract)
    Cooperative Research Centre for Optimising Resource Extraction Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2014
    CRC Mining ongoing funding
    Cooperative Research Centre for Mining
    Open grant

Availability

Professor Ross McAree is:
Available for supervision

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    ADVANCED AUTONOMY FOR UNMANNED VEHICLES

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Tyson Phillips

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Mission Planning for Autonomous Dozers

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Zane Smith

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Autonomous bulldozers for stockyard management

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Zane Smith

  • Doctor Philosophy

    ADVANCED AUTONOMY FOR UNMANNED VEHICLES

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Tyson Phillips

  • Doctor Philosophy

    ADVANCED AUTONOMY FOR UNMANNED VEHICLES

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Tyson Phillips

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Mapping Unstructured Environments for Real-Time Pose Estimation using Multimodal Perception to Explore and Provide Trusted Autonomy

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Tyson Phillips

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Mapping Unstructured Environments for Real-Time Pose Estimation using Multimodal Perception to Explore and Provide Trusted Autonomy

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Tyson Phillips

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Development of a smart spreader system

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Micah Nehring, Dr Tyson Phillips, Professor Peter Knights

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Development of a smart spreader system

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Micah Nehring, Dr Tyson Phillips, Professor Peter Knights

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Autonomous insect-machine hybrid robots

    Associate Advisor

Completed supervision

Enquiries

Contact Professor Ross McAree directly for media enquiries about:

  • Automation and autonomous systems
  • Autonomous mining equipment
  • Mechanical engineering
  • Mechatronic engineering
  • Safety related control systems
  • Societal consequences of automation

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