Title: Exploring Log of RGB Space as a Better Input for Computer Vision Tasks Committee Members: Prof. Bruce Maxwell (Advisor) Prof. Hanumant Singh Prof. David Rosen Prof. Mahdi Imani Abstract: There are specific, physics-based rules that govern the interaction of light and matter. Though studied extensively in the greater computer vision community, these rules are […]
Title: Low Contrast Visual Sensing and Inertial Navigation in GPS Denied Environments Committee Members: Prof. Hanumant Singh Prof. Martin Ludvigsen Prof. Pau Closas Prof. Michael Everrett Abstract: Visual inertial navigation has shown remarkable performance in publicly available datasets, assuming certain ideal conditions such as textured scenes, uniform illumination, and static environments. However, real-world scenarios often […]
Title:Towards Autonomous Multi-Modal Mobility Morphobot (M4) Robot: Traversability Estimation and 3D Path Planning Location: ISEC 632 & Zoom Committee Members: Prof. Rifat Siphai Prof. Hanumant Singh Prof. Alireza Ramezani (advisor) Abstract: This thesis enhances the autonomy of the M4 (Multi-Modal Mobility Morphobot) robot, designed for Mars and rescue missions. The research enables the robot to autonomously […]
Title: Towards Indoor Mapping and Navigation with Perceptual Aliasing using Visual Semantic SLAM Committee Members: Prof. Hanumant Singh (Advisor) Prof. Huaizu Jiang Prof. David Rosen Abstract: Modern SLAM (Simultaneous Localization And Mapping) techniques allow us to create accurate 3D maps of the environment primarily using visual sensors in GPS-denied regions. In this context, numerous deep […]
Title: Materials Strategies for Scaling Soft Neuroelectrode Arrays Location: Snell 012/Teams Committee Members: Prof. Hui Fang (Advisor) Prof. Yongmin Liu Prof. Ryan Koppes Abstract: The evolution of electronics to seamlessly interface with biological tissue hinges on addressing multifaceted material constraints spanning electrochemical, electrical, and mechanical domains. Conventional bioelectronic interfaces, while endowed with established electrochemical functionality, […]
We invite you to the Enabling Engineering Summer Showcase on Friday - August 18th, 11:00am - 2:00pm EST in 002 Ell Hall (360 Huntingtin Ave, 002 Ell Hall, Boston Massachusetts 02115) where students will present their final design projects. We will have our clients present including the director of nurses from Mass Brigham and the […]
Title: Ultracompact and Conformal Magnetodielectric Antennas Committee Members: Prof. Nian-Xiang Sun (Advisor) Prof. Xufeng Zhang Prof. Marvin Onabajo Abstract: Novel approaches are needed for improving antenna performance, enhancing efficiency, and reducing the size, profile, number, and signature of antennas. Efficient conformal antennas are increasingly replacing traditional antennas across platforms such as ships, aircraft, and human […]
Title: Integration of Polyimide Flexible PCB Wings in Northeastern's Aerobat Location: Room: ISEC 532, Teams link Committee Members: Prof. Alireza Ramezani(Advisor) Prof. Rifat Sipahi Abstract: The principal aim of this Master's thesis is to propel the optimization of the membrane wing structure of the Northeastern Aerobat through origami techniques and enhancing its capacity for secure […]
Title: Towards Real-Time Safe Flight Paths for Urban Air Mobility Committee Members: Prof. David Kaeli, (Advisor) Prof. Pau Closas Dr. Evan Dill (NASA) Dr. Natasha Neogi (NASA) Abstract: The emergence and development of advanced technologies and vehicle types have created a growing demand for introducing new forms of flight operations. These new and increasingly complex […]
Title: Power-Efficient and Security-Enhancing Techniques for Ultra-low Power IoT Devices Committee Members: Prof. Aatmesh Shrivastava (Advisor) Prof. Marvin Onabajo Prof. Nian X. Sun Abstract: Internet-of-things (IoT) devices often rely on ambient energy sources such as photovoltaic (PV) cells and thermoelectric generators (TEGs) for their operation. Minimizing power loss through ambient energy harvesting optimization can significantly […]