Less Machine (=) More Vision: Approaches towards Practical and Efficient Machine Vision with Applications in Face Analysis

Machines that interact with humans can do so better if they can also visually understand us, but they have limited resources to do so. The main topic of this dissertation is contrasting the use of resources by machine vision systems against the accuracy obtained by them. This thesis focuses on reducing the need for data, memory, and computation...

Automated Defect Analysis using Optical Sensing and Explainable Artificial Intelligence for Fibre Layup Processes in Composite Manufacturing

In modern aircraft, structural lightweight composite components are increasingly<br/>used. To manufacture these components in a costeffective way, robust production systems for the manufacturing of complex fibre composite components are necessary. A rather novel but already established process for fibre material deposition is the Automated Fibre...

Obstacle Avoidance and Trajectory Optimization for an Autonomous Vessel Utilizing MILP Path Planning, Computer Vision based Perception and Feedback Control

The framework of an autonomous vessel is typically composed of three distinct and independent blocks known as the Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) system. This paper presents a combination of advanced complementary techniques in the different GNC subsystems to improve upon the current common practices/state of the art in obstacle...