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Professor Derek Seward

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  1. Published
  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

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    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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. 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

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    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

  19. 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

  20. 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

  21. 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

  22. 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

  23. 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

  24. 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

  25. 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

  26. 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

  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. 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

  29. 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

  30. 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

  31. 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

  32. 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

  33. 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

  34. 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

  35. 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

  36. 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

  37. 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

  38. 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

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    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

  40. 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

  41. 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

  42. 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

  43. 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

  44. 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

  45. 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

  46. 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

  47. 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

  48. 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

  49. 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

  50. 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

  51. 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

  52. 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

  53. 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

  54. 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

  55. 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

  56. 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

  57. 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

  58. 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

  59. 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

  60. 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

  61. 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

  62. 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

  63. 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

  64. 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

  65. 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

  66. 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

  67. 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

  68. 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

  69. 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

  70. 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

  71. 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

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