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)

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2000

Journal Article

Stabilizing impacts in force-reflecting teleoperation using distance-to-impact estimates

McAree, PR and Daniel, RW (2000). Stabilizing impacts in force-reflecting teleoperation using distance-to-impact estimates. International Journal of Robotics Research, 19 (4), 349-364. doi: 10.1177/02783640022066905

Stabilizing impacts in force-reflecting teleoperation using distance-to-impact estimates

2000

Journal Article

Multivariable stability of force-reflecting teleoperation: Structures of finite and infinite zeros

Daniel, RW and McAree, PR (2000). Multivariable stability of force-reflecting teleoperation: Structures of finite and infinite zeros. International Journal of Robotics Research, 19 (3), 203-224. doi: 10.1177/02783640022066824

Multivariable stability of force-reflecting teleoperation: Structures of finite and infinite zeros

1999

Journal Article

Constrained robot dynamics I: serial robots with end-effector constraints

Selig, J. M. and McAree, P. R. (1999). Constrained robot dynamics I: serial robots with end-effector constraints. Journal of Robotic Systems, 16 (9), 471-486. doi: 10.1002/(SICI)1097-4563(199909)16:93.0.CO;2-C

Constrained robot dynamics I: serial robots with end-effector constraints

1999

Journal Article

Constrained robot dynamics II: Parallel machines

Selig, JM and McAree, PR (1999). Constrained robot dynamics II: Parallel machines. Journal of Robotic Systems, 16 (9), 487-498. doi: 10.1002/(SICI)1097-4563(199909)16:93.3.CO;2-I

Constrained robot dynamics II: Parallel machines

1999

Journal Article

An explanation of never-special assembly changing motions for 3-3 parallel manipulators

McAree, PR and Daniel, RW (1999). An explanation of never-special assembly changing motions for 3-3 parallel manipulators. International Journal of Robotics Research, 18 (6), 556-574. doi: 10.1177/02783649922066394

An explanation of never-special assembly changing motions for 3-3 parallel manipulators

1999

Journal Article

Book Review: Remote Manipulation Systems: Quality Evaluation and Improvement

McAree, P. R. (1999). Book Review: Remote Manipulation Systems: Quality Evaluation and Improvement. International Journal of Robotics Research, 18 (4), 429-430. doi: 10.1177/02783649922066303

Book Review: Remote Manipulation Systems: Quality Evaluation and Improvement

1999

Conference Publication

The interaction between mining trucks and haul roads

Siegrist, P. M., McAree, P. R. and Gurgenci, H. (1999). The interaction between mining trucks and haul roads. Recent Advances in Modal Analysis Practice, Gold Coast, Qld, Aust., 15-17 Dec 1999. Brisbane: The Univ. of Qld.

The interaction between mining trucks and haul roads

1998

Journal Article

Frequency-domain consequences of low-velocity friction: The nonminimum-phase behavior of geared transmissions

Ontanon-Ruiz, J, McAree, PR and Daniel, RW (1998). Frequency-domain consequences of low-velocity friction: The nonminimum-phase behavior of geared transmissions. International Journal of Robotics Research, 17 (12), 1310-1324. doi: 10.1177/027836499801701204

Frequency-domain consequences of low-velocity friction: The nonminimum-phase behavior of geared transmissions

1998

Journal Article

On the use of differential drives for overcoming transmission nonlinearities

Ontanon-Ruiz, J, Daniel, RW and McAree, PR (1998). On the use of differential drives for overcoming transmission nonlinearities. Journal of Robotic Systems, 15 (11), 641-660. doi: 10.1002/(SICI)1097-4563(199811)15:113.0.CO;2-T

On the use of differential drives for overcoming transmission nonlinearities

1998

Journal Article

Fundamental limits of performance for force reflecting teleoperation

Daniel, R. W. and McAree, P. R. (1998). Fundamental limits of performance for force reflecting teleoperation. International Journal of Robotics Research, 17 (8), 811-830. doi: 10.1177/027836499801700801

Fundamental limits of performance for force reflecting teleoperation

1998

Journal Article

The octahedral manipulator: Geometry and mobility

Hunt, KH and McAree, PR (1998). The octahedral manipulator: Geometry and mobility. International Journal of Robotics Research, 17 (8), 868-885. doi: 10.1177/027836499801700805

The octahedral manipulator: Geometry and mobility

1996

Journal Article

A fast, robust solution to the Stewart platform forward kinematics

McAree, P. R. and Daniel, R. W. (1996). A fast, robust solution to the Stewart platform forward kinematics. Journal of Robotic Systems, 13 (7), 407-427. doi: 10.1002/(SICI)1097-4563(199607)13:73.0.CO;2-S

A fast, robust solution to the Stewart platform forward kinematics

1996

Conference Publication

Stability analysis of force reflecting telerobotic systems

Bu, YH, Daniel, RW and McAree, PR (1996). Stability analysis of force reflecting telerobotic systems. 1996 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems - Robotic Intelligence Interacting with Dynamic Worlds (IROS 96), Osaka Japan, Nov 04-08, 1996. NEW YORK: IEEE.

Stability analysis of force reflecting telerobotic systems

1996

Book Chapter

Force Feedback and its applications to decommissioning

Daniel, R. W., Fischer, P. J. and McAree, P. R. (1996). Force Feedback and its applications to decommissioning. Advanced robotics and intelligent machines. (pp. 71-88) edited by J. O. Gray and D. G. Caldwell. Bath, United Kingdom: Institution of Electrical Engineers.

Force Feedback and its applications to decommissioning

1996

Conference Publication

A simple approach to invariant hybrid control

Selig, JM and McAree, PR (1996). A simple approach to invariant hybrid control. 1996 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, Minneapolis Mn, Apr 22-28, 1996. NEW YORK: IEEE.

A simple approach to invariant hybrid control

1994

Journal Article

Some new surfaces within the general three-system of screws

Hunt K. H and McAree, P. R. (1994). Some new surfaces within the general three-system of screws. Mechanism and Machine Theory, 29 (7), 981-994. doi: 10.1016/0094-114X(94)90066-3

Some new surfaces within the general three-system of screws

1991

Journal Article

Unifying Screw Geometry and Matrix Transformations

Samuel, AE, McAree, PR and Hunt, KH (1991). Unifying Screw Geometry and Matrix Transformations. International Journal of Robotics Research, 10 (5), 454-472. doi: 10.1177/027836499101000502

Unifying Screw Geometry and Matrix Transformations

1991

Journal Article

A Dexterity Measure for the Kinematic Control of a Multifinger, Multifreedom Robot Hand

McAree, PR, Samuel, AE, Hunt, KH and Gibson, CG (1991). A Dexterity Measure for the Kinematic Control of a Multifinger, Multifreedom Robot Hand. International Journal of Robotics Research, 10 (5), 439-453. doi: 10.1177/027836499101000501

A Dexterity Measure for the Kinematic Control of a Multifinger, Multifreedom Robot Hand

1991

Journal Article

Special configurations of multi-finger multifreedom grippers - a kinematic study

Hunt, K. H., Samuel, A. E. and McAree, P. R. (1991). Special configurations of multi-finger multifreedom grippers - a kinematic study. International Journal of Robotics Research, 10 (2), 123-134. doi: 10.1177/027836499101000204

Special configurations of multi-finger multifreedom grippers - a kinematic study

1990

Book Chapter

Using Sturm sequences to bracket real roots of polynomial equations

Hook, D. G, and McAree, P. R (1990). Using Sturm sequences to bracket real roots of polynomial equations. Graphics gems. (pp. 416-422) edited by Andrew S. Glassner. Boston, United States: Academic Press. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-08-050753-8.50089-9

Using Sturm sequences to bracket real roots of polynomial equations

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

    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

    ADVANCED AUTONOMY FOR UNMANNED VEHICLES

    Principal 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

  • 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

Completed supervision

Enquiries

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

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