Browsing by Author "Kulasekera, AL"

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  • A Review on Multi‐Agent systems in micro grid applications 
    Kulasekera, AL; Gopura, RARC; Hemapala, KTMU; Perera, N [Conference-Abstract]
    The applications of Multi-Agent Systems (MAS) in electrical power systems are becoming popular due to their inherent benefits such as increased autonomy, reactivity, pro activity and social ability. This paper reviews ...
  • Biomimetic flexible robot arm design and kinematic analysis of a novel flexible robot arm 
    Deashapriya, KP; Sampath, PAG; Wijekoon, WMSB; Jayaweera, ND; Kulasekera, AL [Conference-Full-text]
    Conventional robot manipulators have singularities in their workspaces and constrained spatial movements. Flexible and soft robots provide a unique solution to overcome this limitation. Flexible robot arms have biologically ...
  • Demand side management for micro grids through smart meters 
    Hemapala, KTMU; Kulasekera, AL [Conference-Abstract]
    Microgrid is a small scale power system consisting of distributed small power facilities such as solar power, wind power and micro-turbines. The microgrid has been researched and encouraged actively in many countries, ...
  • Design and characterization of a 3d printed wave spring for use in a flexible robotic arm 
    Gunarathna, CH; Ranasinghe, AD; Piyumal, NA; Kulasekera, AL; Jayaweera, ND [Conference-Full-text]
    This paper proposes the use of wave springs as structural segments for soft, flexible robotic arms. Conventional robotic arms are limited in their use within confined spaces due to the lack of maneuverability and safety. ...
  • Design and development of a novel fixturing solution for handling complex shaped components 
    Dharmathilaka, SPIE; Devasurendra, SN; Chathuranga, PK; Kulasekera, AL; Jayaweera, ND [Conference-Extended-Abstract]
    Fixturing is one of the key subprocesses used in many industries such as aerospace, automobile and marine engineering. Most existing fixturing systems use pin-type end effectors which apply concentrated loads (See Fig. 1. ...
  • Design and development of a soft gripper system for difficult-to-handle food items 
    Hashanjana, L; Senanayaka, P; Madushan, I; Himaruwan, HDS; Kulasekera, AL; Dassanayake, PC [Conference-Full-text]
    There are many food products or handling operations, such as grasping food materials with less thickness and extremely delicate, which cannot be performed using existing soft grippers. As a result, these operations are ...
  • Design and experimental characterization of a soft bending actuator for morphing aerofoils 
    De Silva, K; Maduranga, S; Chamika, V; De Silva, L; Kulasekera, AL; Samaraweera, N; Jayaweera, ND [Conference-Full-text]
    This paper presents the design, simulation, and experimental validation of a vacuum-driven, soft-bending actuator for morphing wing development for small fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The actuator uses an ...
  • Design and simulation of 1-DOF tactile sensor for gripping force measurement 
    Amarasinghe, YWR; Kulasekera, AL; Priyadarshana, TGP [Conference-Abstract]
    This paper presents the design and simulation of a quantum tunneling composite (QTC) based tactile sensor structure for gripping force measurement. The design presents a tactile sensing element capable 1-DOF force sensing ...
  • Development of a bicondylar surface for a biomimetic knee joint capable of 3d motion 
    Senadheera, DS; Kaluarachchi, A; Thilina, P; Kulasekera, AL; Chathuranga, DS [Conference-Full-text]
    The knee is a major joint that is capable of 6 degrees of freedom (DoF) motion. In this paper, we present a biomimetic design of a bicondylar knee joint capable of 3D motion. The development of bicondylar surfaces is limited ...
  • Development of a Biomimetic Soft Robotic Knee Joint 
    Arachchige, UCD; Madusanka, MSG; Punsara, NAC; Kulasekera, AL; Gopura, RARC [Conference-Full-text]
    The knee joint is a complex joint in the human body that plays a significant role in locomotion activities in daily living. The development of robot legs and wearable devices that can perform human-like motions is limited ...
  • Development of an automated guided vehicle for use in industrial applications 
    Dassanayaka, VPC; Ukwatta, AK; Kulasekera, AL; Surendra, NW; Madusanka, HWRS [Conference-Extended-Abstract]
    This paper presents a navigation system for an Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) based on existing IEEE 802.11 wireless infrastructure in place for localization and navigation, through the use of multiple wireless access ...
  • Development of wearable fingertip tactile display driven by bowden cables 
    Premarathna, CP; Kulasekera, AL; Chathuranga, DS; Lalitharatne, TD [Conference-Abstract]
    This paper presents the development and human interaction evaluation of a Bowden cable based wearable fingertip tactile display. This device is designed to be used in the field of virtual reality and teleoperation to ...
  • Dual layered multi agent system for intentional islanding operation of microgrids 
    Kulasekera, AL; Gopura, RARC; Hemapala, KTMU; Perera, N; Pallegedara, A [Conference-Abstract]
    The paper focuses on proposing a dual layered, multi agent based control system for distributed control of a microgrid aimed at intentional islanding. The architecture consists of two layers; primary layer and secondary ...
  • Dual layered multi agent system for load management during islanded operation of a microgrid 
    Kulasekera, AL; Hemapala, KTMU; Gopura, RARC [Conference-Abstract]
    This paper proposes a novel dual layered multi agent system (MAS) control architecture for distributed control of a microgrid. The proposed MAS controller provides islanding capabilities to a microgrid during disturbances ...
  • Dual layered multi agent system for load management during islanded operation of a microgrid 
    Kulasekera, AL; Hemapala, KTMU; Gopura, RARC [Conference-Abstract]
    This paper proposes a novel dual layered multi agent system (MAS) control architecture for distributed control of a microgrid. The proposed MAS controller provides islanding capabilities to a microgrid during disturbances ...
  • Energy and power consumption analysis of a wireless sensor node without a voltage regulator 
    Pieris, TPD; Chathuranga, KVDS; Kulasekera, AL; Guha, P; Mukhija, P [Conference-Full-text]
    Wireless sensor nodes are used in a wide range of areas such as environment monitoring, health monitoring, military and engineering applications to transfer sensor data from one location to another location. These sensor ...
  • Evaluation of hand tremor frequency among patients in Sri Lanka using a soft glove 
    Kavindya, P; Awantha, WVI; Wanasinghe, AT; Kulasekera, AL; Chathuranga, DS; Senanayake, B [Conference-Full-text]
    Tremors are the involuntary oscillations of a body part which occur due to diseases such as Parkinson’s Disease (PD), Essential tremor (ET) or stroke, which disturbs the activities of daily living (ADL). This paper ...
  • Experimental evaluation of steering actuator configuration on the behaviour of a soft growing robot 
    Premarathna, MM; Weerasinghe, RK; Peiris, NN; Kulasekera, AL; Dassanayake, PC [Conference-Full-text]
    Soft growing robots are a novel concept that uses fluid flow to increase in length at the tip. Using effective steering mechanisms, soft-growing robots can grow along the desired path. Series pneumatic artificial muscles ...
  • Experimental performance characterization of an underwater growing robot 
    Tennakoon, KE; Subasingha, GS; Sewwandhi, JA; Kulasekera, AL; Dassanayake, PC [Conference-Full-text]
    Soft-growing robots are an emerging field of robots that perform their growth through tip extension using a fluid flow-driven system while the robot base is stationary. With growth without relative motion with the ...
  • An improved fixturing solution for holding complex shaped components 
    Balasuriya, BMSCB; Bhanuka, HWP; Sampath, HLR; Kulasekera, AL; Jayaweera, ND [Conference-Full-text]
    Manufacturing industry faces several challenges when manufacturing complex shaped components. One such challenge is holding complex shaped components. For such instances, various dedicated fixturing methods are used, ...