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Professor Derek Seward

Emeritus

  1. 2022
  2. Published

    Theory, Design, and Characterization of Nanoelectromechanical Relays for Stiction-Based Non-Volatile Memory

    Pamunuwa, D., Worsey, E., Reynolds, J. D., Seward, D., Chong, H. M. H. & Rana, S., 30/04/2022, In: Journal of Micromechanical Systems. 31, 2, p. 283-291 9 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  3. 2010
  4. Published

    Control of a dual-arm robotic manipulator

    Taylor, C. J. & Seward, D., 08/2010, In: Nuclear Engineering International. 55, 673, p. 24-26 3 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal article

  5. 2009
  6. Published
  7. 2008
  8. Published

    Development of an automated verticality alignment system for a vibro-lance

    Shaban, E. M., Ako, S., Taylor, C. J. & Seward, D. W., 07/2008, In: Automation in Construction. 17, 5, p. 645-655 11 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  9. 2007
  10. Published

    Modelling of an hydraulic excavator using simplified refined instrumental variable (SRIV) algorithm

    Gu, J., Taylor, J. & Seward, D., 11/2007, In: Journal of Control Theory and Applications. 5, 4, p. 391-396 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  11. Published

    Safe and effective navigation of autonomous robots in hazardous environments.

    Seward, D. W., Agate, R. & Pace, C., 04/2007, In: Autonomous Robots. 22, 3, p. 223-242 20 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  12. 2006
  13. Published

    Control architecture characteristics for intelligence in autonomous mobile construction robots.

    Seward, D., Agate, R. Y., Bakari, M. & Pace, C. M., 2006, Proceedings of the 24th international symposium on automation and robotics in construction.. p. 846-851 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter

  14. Published

    Emotions modelling for safe behaviour generation in robotic systems.

    Seward, D., Agate, R. Y. & Pace, C. M., 2006, Proceeding of the European safety and reliability conference (ESREL 2006).. p. 93-99 7 p.

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter

  15. Published

    Human arm-like mechanical manipulator, the design and development of a multi-arm mobile robot for nuclear decommissioning.

    Bakari, M. & Seward, D. W., 2006, Proceedings of the 3rd international conference on informatics in control, automation and robotics (ICINCO 2006)..

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter

  16. Published

    Implementation issues for safe behaviour in robotic systems.

    Seward, D. W., Pace, C. M. & Agate, R. Y., 2006, Proceeding of the European safety and reliability conference (ESREL 2006)..

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter

  17. Published

    Multi-arm mobile robot for hazardous nuclear decommissioning tasks.

    Bakari, M., Seward, D. W., Shaban, E. M. & Agate, R., 2006, Proceedings of the 23rd international symposium on automation and robotics in construction..

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter

  18. 2005
  19. Published

    Nonlinear control system design for construction robots: estimation, partial linearization by feedback and state-dependent-parameter control.

    Shaban, E. M., Zied, K., Taylor, C. J. & Seward, D. W., 2005, Proceedings of the 22nd international symposium on automation and robotics in construction (ISARC-05).

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNConference contribution/Paperpeer-review

  20. Published

    SME expectations and experiences

    Seward, D., Quayle, S., Rennie, A. & Taylor, S., 2005. 0 p.

    Research output: Contribution to conference - Without ISBN/ISSN Speech

  21. Published

    The use of robotics and automation in nuclear decommissioning.

    Seward, D. W. & Bakari, M. J., 2005, Proceedings of the 22nd international symposium on automation and robotics in construction.

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter

  22. 2004
  23. Published

    Graphical programming and the development of construction robots.

    Seward, D. W. & Zeid, K., 01/2004, In: Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering. 19, 1, p. 64-80 17 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  24. Published

    Proportional-Integral-Plus Control Strategy of an Intelligent Excavator

    Gu, J., Taylor, C. J. & Seward, D. W., 01/2004, In: Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering. 19, 1, p. 16-27 12 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  25. Published

    Formula student – the problem of learning and assessment.

    Seward, D. W. & Quayle, S. D., 2004, Proceedings of the international conference on innovation, good practice and research in engineering education. Vol. 2. p. 99-104 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter

  26. Published

    PIP-gain scheduling control of an intelligent excavator.

    Gu, J., Taylor, C. J. & Seward, D. W., 2004, Proceedings of the 21st international symposium on automation and robotics in construction. p. 280-285 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNConference contribution/Paperpeer-review

  27. Published

    The monitoring of pile construction to assess integrity and load carrying capacity of CFA piles.

    Rust, M., Clayton, C., Mure, N., Scott, J., Seward, D. & Quayle, S., 2004, p. 1565-1569. 5 p.

    Research output: Contribution to conference - Without ISBN/ISSN Conference paperpeer-review

  28. 2003
  29. Published

    Criteria for the selection of a software development environment for construction robotic systems.

    Seward, D. W. & Zied, K., 2003, Proceedings of the 20th international symposium on automation and robotics in construction. p. 407-412 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter

  30. Published

    Towards a comprehensive feasibility analysis for the use of robots in the construction industry.

    Seward, D. W. & Zied, K., 2003, Proceedings of the 20th international symposium on automation and robotics in construction. p. 399-405 7 p.

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter

  31. Published

    Towards the realisation of a multi-perspective virtual design environment: the integration of design tools, methods and virtual reality.

    Winsby, A. J., Quayle, S. D. & Seward, D. W., 2003, Proceedings of the 4th national conference on rapid and virtual prototyping and applications.

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter

  32. 2002
  33. Published

    Automating the construction workplace: positioning and navigational factors.

    Seward, D. W., 1/01/2002, In: Construction Innovation: Information, Process, Management. 2, 3, p. 167-189 23 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  34. Published

    Data interpretation from Leuze RotoScan sensor for robot localisation and environment mapping.

    Seward, D. W., Quayle, S. D., Kied, K. & Pace, C., 2002, Proceedings of the 19th international symposium on automation and robotics in construction.

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter

  35. Published

    Just-in-time continuous flight auger piles using an instrumented auger.

    Mure, N., Scott, J. N., Seward, D. W., Quayle, S. D., Clayton, C. R. I. & Rust, M., 2002, Proceedings of the 19th international symposium on automation and robotics in construction.

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter

  36. 2001
  37. Published

    Nuclear technology – the engineering perspective.

    Joyce, M. J. & Seward, D. W., 2001, Proceedings of the nuclear education and training forum.

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter

  38. Published

    Teaching safety – issues of course design and delivery.

    Seward, D. W. & Joyce, M. J., 2001, Proceedings of a safety critical systems symposia.

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter

  39. Published

    The use of simulation in the economic analysis of robotised construction tasks.

    Seward, D. W., Zied, K. & Riehl, J., 2001, Proceedings of the 18th international symposium on robotics in construction. p. 265-270 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter

  40. 2000
  41. Published

    Safety analysis of autonomous excavator functionality.

    Seward, D. W., Pace, C., Morrey, R. & Sommerville, I., 10/2000, In: Reliability Engineering and System Safety. 70, 1, p. 29-39 11 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal article

  42. Unpublished

    From Design to Execution of a Mechatronic System

    Chandler, A., Seward, D. & Chaplin, R., 01/2000, (Unpublished).

    Research output: Contribution to conference - Without ISBN/ISSN Other

  43. Unpublished

    Testing Petri Nets for Mobile Robots Using Groebner Bases

    Chandler, A., Blair, L., Heyworth, A. & Seward, D., 01/2000, (Unpublished).

    Research output: Contribution to conference - Without ISBN/ISSN Other

  44. 1999
  45. Unpublished

    Conceptual design and development of a navigation system for a mobile robot

    Chandler, A., Yavuz, H., Bradshaw, A. & Seward, D., 05/1999, (Unpublished) Lancaster University.

    Research output: ThesisDoctoral Thesis

  46. Published

    Conceptual design and development of a navigation system for a mobile robot.

    Yavuz, H., Chandler, A., Bradshaw, A. & Seward, D. W., 1999, Proceedings of the 1999 Lancaster international workshop on engineering design: computer-aided conceptual design ’99 (CACD ’99). Bradshaw, A. & Counsell, J. M. (eds.). Windermere, p. 65-85 21 p.

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter

  47. Published

    Global integration of construction automation and robotics.

    Seward, D. W., Quayle, S., Mure, N. & Scott, J., 1999, Proceedings of the 16th IAARC/IFAC/IEEE international symposium on automation and robotics in construction. Madrid, p. 11-16 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter

  48. Published

    Some experimental force analysis for automation of excavation by a backhoe excavator.

    Hemami, A., Seward, D. W. & Quayle, S., 1999, Proceedings of the 16th IAARC/IFAC/IEEE international symposium on automation and robotics in construction. Madrid, p. 503-508 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter

  49. 1998
  50. Published

    The development, control and operation of an autonomous robotic excavator.

    Bradley, D. A. & Seward, D. W., 01/1998, In: Journal of Intelligent and Robotic Systems. 21, 1, p. 73-97 25 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal article

  51. Published

    Development of a safety manager for an autonomous mobile robot.

    Pace, C. & Seward, D., 1998, Proceedings of the 29th international symposium on robotics 1998: advanced robotics beyond 2000. Birmingham, p. 277-282 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter

  52. Published

    Developments in the piling process through advances in technology

    Findlay, J. D., Seward, D. W., Mure, J. N. & Scott, J., 1998, The value of geotechnics in construction. London: Institution of Civil Engineers, 359 p.

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter

  53. Published

    Integrating the business process with automation through object technology in a foundation company.

    Mure, N., Scott, J. N., Seward, D. W. & Quayle, S. D., 1998, Proceedings of ECPPM'98 - the Second European Conference on Product and Process Modelling in the Building Industry. BRE, 581 p.

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter

  54. 1997
  55. Published

    Developing the safety case for large mobile robots.

    Seward, D. W., Quayle, S., Sommerville, I. & Morey, R., 1997, Advances in safety and reliability : proceedings of the ESREL '97 International Conference on Safety and Reliability, 17 - 20 June 1997, Lisbon, Portugal. Soares, C. G. (ed.). Oxford: Pergamon, p. 2293-2300 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter

  56. Published

    LUCIE - Lancaster University computerised intelligent excavator.

    Seward, D. W. & Quayle, S., 1997, In: Circuit Cellar - The Magazine For Computer Applications. 79, p. 67-73 7 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal article

  57. Published

    Safe systems architectures for autonomous robots.

    Sommerville, I., Seward, D. W., Morey, R. & Quayle, S., 1997, Proceedings of the safety critical systems conference. Brighton

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter

  58. Published

    The automation of piling rig positioning using satellite GPS.

    Seward, D. W., Scott, J., Findlay, J. & Kinniburgh, H., 1997, In: Automation in Construction. 6, 3, p. 229-240 12 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal article

  59. Published

    The development of an interactive simulation of site information technology systems in relation to construction automation.

    Scott, J., Bradley, D. A., Seward, D. W., Adelson, R. M. & Pengelly, M., 1997, Proceedings of the 14th international symposium on robotics in construction. Pittsburgh: Carnegie Mellon University, p. 154-165 12 p.

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter

  60. Published

    The simulation and modelling of safety systems for construction robots.

    Zhang, L., Bradley, D. A. & Seward, D. W., 1997, Proceedings of the 14th international symposium on robotics in construction. Pittsburgh: Carnegie Mellon University, p. 224-229 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter

  61. 1996
  62. Published

    LUCIE the robot excavator - design for system safety.

    Seward, D. W., Margrave, F. W., Sommerville, I. & Morrey, R., 04/1996, Proceedings of the 1996 IEEE international conference on robotics and automation. Minneapolis: IEEE, Vol. 1. p. 936-968 33 p.

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter

  63. Published

    The software development process for intelligent robots.

    Seward, D. W. & Garman, A., 04/1996, In: Computing and Control Engineering. 7, 2, p. 86-92 7 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal article

  64. Published

    Precise on-site positioning of a piling rig.

    Seward, D. W., Ward, J., Findlay, J. & Kinniburgh, H., 1996, Proceedings of the Trimble 1996 surveying and mapping conference. California, p. 183-189 7 p.

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter

  65. Published

    System architectures and safety for mobile construction robots.

    Seward, D. W. & Quayle, S., 1996, Proceedings of the 13th international symposium on robotics in construction. Tokyo, Japan: Japan Robot Association (JARA), p. 727-732 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter

  66. Published

    The anatomy of a humanoid robot.

    Seward, D. W., Margrave, F. W. & Bradshaw, A., 1996, In: Robotica. 14, 4, p. 437-443 7 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  67. Published

    The automation of piling rig positioning using satellite GPS.

    Seward, D. W., Ward, J., Findlay, J. & Kinniburgh, H., 1996, Proceedings of the 13th international symposium on robotics in construction. Tokyo, Japan: Japan Robot Association (JARA), p. 223-230 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter

  68. 1995
  69. Published

    Developing real-time autonomous excavation - the LUCIE story.

    Bradley, D. A. & Seward, D. W., 1995, Developing real-time autonomous excavation - the LUCIE story. New Orleans, p. 3028-3033 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter

  70. Published

    Issues in the development of data flow simulation of construction sites: the pursuit of quality.

    Scott, J., Bradley, D. A., Adelson, R., Pengelly, M. & Seward, D. W., 1995, In: International Journal of Project Management. 13, 5, p. 335-339 5 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal article

  71. Published

    Safe systems for mobile robots: the safe-SAM project.

    Seward, D. W., Margrave, F. W., Sommerville, I. & Kotonyam, G., 1995, Proceedings of the 3rd safety-critical systems symposium published as directions in safety-critical systems. Brighton: Springer-Verlag, p. 153-170 18 p.

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter

  72. 1994
  73. Published

    Behaviours, models and the LUCIE robot excavator.

    Seward, D. W., 1994, Proceedings of an ALSB'94 workshop. Leeds

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter

  74. Published

    Control architectures and operational strategies for intelligent, high-powered manipulators.

    Bradley, D. A., Seward, D. W., Heikkila, T. & Vaha, P., 1994, Proceedings of the 11th international symposium on automation and robotics in construction XI (ISARC). Amsterdam: Elsevier, p. 367-372 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter

  75. Published

    Establishing the safety argument for the use of programmable electronics in transport.

    Margrave, F. W. & Seward, D. W., 1994, Proceedings of the 27th ISATA conference: dedicated conferences on mechatronics and supercomputing applications in the transportation industries. Croydon: Automotive Automation, p. 519-526 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter

  76. Published

    Hazard analysis techniques for mobile construction robots.

    Seward, D. W., Bradley, D. A. & Margrave, F. W., 1994, Proceedings of the 11th international symposium on automation and robotics in construction XI (ISARC). Chamberlain., D. A. (ed.). Amsterdam: Elsevier, p. 35-42 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter

  77. Published

    IT in support of construction site automation and robotics.

    Scott, J. N., Bradley, D. A., Adelson, R. M., Pengelly, M. & Seward, D. W., 1994, Proceedings of the 11th international symposium on automation and robotics in construction XI (ISARC). Chamberlain, D. A. (ed.). Amsterdam: Elsevier, p. 531-538 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter

  78. Published

    Mechatronics and intelligent systems.

    Bradley, D. A., Bradshaw, A., Seward, D. W. & Margrave, F. W., 1994, Proceedings of the second IEE international conference on intelligent systems engineering. London: IEE, p. 395-400 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter

  79. Published

    Robo Sapiens: a personal assistant robot.

    Bradshaw, A., Seward, D. W. & Nagy, F. N., 1994, Mechatronics - the basis for a new industrial development. Acar, M., Makra, J. & Penney, E. (eds.). Southampton: Computational Mechanics Publications, p. 159-164 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter

  80. 1993
  81. Published

    Artificial intelligence in the control and operation of construction plant - the autonomous robot excavator.

    Bradley, D. A., Seward, D. W., Mann, J. E. & Goodwin, M. R., 1993, In: Automation in Construction. 2, 3, p. 217-228 12 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal article

  82. Published

    Safety critical systems for robot excavation.

    Zhang, L. B. & Seward, D. W., 1993, Automation and robotics in construction X : proceedings of the 10th International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction (ISARC) Houston, Texas, U.S.A., 24-26 May, 1993. Watson, G. H., Tucker, R. L. & Walters, J. K. (eds.). Amsterdam ; London: Elsevier, p. 109-116 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter

  83. 1992
  84. Published

    Artificial intelligence and robot construction plant - the smart artisan.

    Bradley, D. A. & Seward, D. W., 1992, IEE colloquium on artificial intelligence in civil engineering. London, p. 8/1-8/3

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter

  85. Published

    Artificial intelligence in the operation of construction plant.

    Bradley, D. A. & Seward, D. W., 1992, 9th international symposium on automation and robotics in construction. Tokyo

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter

  86. Published

    Controlling an intelligent excavator for autonomous digging in difficult ground.

    Seward, D. W., Bradley, D. A., Mann, J. E. & Goodwin, M. R., 1992, 9th international symposium on automation and robotics in construction. Tokyo

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter

  87. Published

    Designing a robot excavator - the decision making process.

    Seward, D. W., 1992, Mechatronics case studies. Mechatronics case studies

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter

  88. Published

    LUCIE - the autonomous excavator

    Seward, D., 1992, In: Industrial Robot: An International Journal. 19, 1, p. 14-18 5 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal article

  89. Published

    Robot excavator.

    Seward, D. W., 1992, IEE computing and control colloquium on telerobotically controlled mobil vehicles. London, p. 5/1-5/3

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter

  90. Published

    Robots in construction.

    Seward, D. W., 1992, In: Industrial Robot: An International Journal. 19, 3, p. 25-29 5 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal article

  91. Published

    The Lancaster University computerised excavator programme.

    Bradley, D. A. & Seward, D. W., 1992, Mechatronics - the integration of engineering design. Dundee: IMechE, p. 163-168 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter

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