TalTech Mechatronics and Autonomous Systems Research Group

This week, our early-stage researcher, Diana Belolipetskaja, had the opportunity to visit Riga Technical University (RTU), specifically the Institute of Industrial Electronics and Electrical Engineering. This visit was part of the ENERGYCOM network under the project NPHE-2023/10496: Future-looking network of competencies for emerging education in engineering green industry. The purpose of the visit was to familiarize herself with the cutting-edge laboratories at RTU and explore exciting possibilities for cooperation in the field of mechatronics.

REMAKER Project (KA220-HED-3EF02A02) was successfully disseminated at the Positron 2024! This event provided an incredible platform to showcase innovative work in the field of electrical engineering and energy sector. Attendees had the opportunity to explore cutting-edge projects, meet industry leaders, and discover exciting career opportunities.

It is obvious that high-level research work is not possible without knowledge transfer. Our research group actively participates in teaching activities and development projects. Recently our team (Daniil Valme, Mahmoud Ibrahim, Viktor Rjabtšikov, Kenari Koonik, Anton Rassõlkin) has developed two practical class modules, one for subject EEM0040 Maschine Vision and second EEV5040 Industrial Automation and Drives. Practical works on Machine Vision are updated with an introduction and practical training on Hyperspectral Imagining. New drive practical works are modified with Simulink Realtime Rapid Control Prototyping Using TI F28379D Development Kit. Recently, we also shared our know-how with colleagues from Tallinna Tehnikakõrgkool (TTK University of Applied Sciences) and the Estonian University of Life Sciences. The development project implemented from the funds of the European Union recovery fund NextGenerationEU on the basis of the conditions of support of the recovery and resilience fund component 1 "Digital revolution of companies" reform 2 "Skills reform for the digital revolution of companies".

Congratulations to Prof. Anton Rassõlkin, Head of the TalTech Mechatronics and Autonomous Systems Research Group, for being recognized in the Elsevier Survey by Stanford University. This recognition is based on the August 1, 2024 snapshot from Scopus, highlighting his impressive impact and contributions to the field. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝟭𝟬𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗯𝘆 𝗰-𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝟮% 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗯-𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱. These metrics reflect citations received in 2023, showcasing the significant influence of Prof. Rassõlkin’s work on a global scale. 

Last week, we participated in the AES International Summit on Electric Mobility through Smart Cities, Gijòn, Spain. Our group member, Mahmoud Ibrahim, actively contributed to discussions on various topics and engaged with participants from both industry and academia. In addition to this, he visited the School of Engineering at the University of Oviedo, where he was toured the LEMUR Research Group's lab. The visit provided insightful exchanges and opportunities for future collaborations. Ramy Georgious, PhD

Erasmus+ Multiplier Event is a national or transnational seminar organized to disseminate the intellectual outputs produced by an Erasmus+ project. The successful dissemination of the REMAKER project (KA220-HED-3EF02A02) results has been done in the Estonian target region of Ida-Virumaa. Joint project of TalTech – Tallinn University of Technology , Silesian University of Technology, University of West Bohemia, Pilsen , and Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen proposes retraining courses. The topics covered by the retraining are electrical drives, automation, robotics, power electronics, and condition monitoring of industrial systems. These separate fields are strongly interconnected and overlapping, and together with the connection point of IT technologies, they can be considered the main technological pillars of modern mechatronics oriented industry.

Last week, I and my colleague Sajjad Asefi had the opportunity to visit Škoda Electric in Pilsen, Czech Republic, where we had a great discussion with Ladislav Sobotka Head of R&D Engineering Department about the recent developments Škoda is making in the field of electric transportation. We also visited the production line of Škoda’s electric trolleybuses. It was an insightful experience and we are excited to apply these insights to our research!

Kas oled huvitatud tööstusrobotitest ja nende praktilisest rakendamisest? Tule osalema Tallinna Tehnikaülikooli täiendõppekoolitusel "Tööstusrobotite rakendamine", mis toimub 4., 11. ja 18. oktoobril! 💡 Koolitus annab põhjaliku ülevaate tööstusrobotite programmeerimisest ja rakendamise põhimõtetest. Lisaks teooriale on igal osalejal võimalus ise roboteid programmeerida ja seeläbi harjutada reaalsete ülesannete lahendamist. 🔍 Koolituse peamised teemad: ▪ Tööstusrobotite ehitus ▪ Robotite kinemaatika ja dünaamika ▪ Tööstusrobotite programmeerimine ▪ Praktilised harjutused reaalsete tööstusrobotitega 📍 Asukoht: Tallinna Tehnikaülikool, Elektroenergeetika ja mehhatroonika instituut 🗣 Koolitus toimub eesti keeles. Registreerimine ja lisainfo: https://lnkd.in/djJJxDWA

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This week, our research group is participating in the 2024 IEEE International Conference on Diagnostics in Electrical Engineering (Diagnostika) in Pilsen, Czech Republic. Prof. Anton Rassõlkin presented recent developments in his keynote speech titled “Utilizing Digital Twins Technology for the Diagnostics of Electromechanical Devices.” Additionally, early-stage researcher Mahmoud Ibrahim is participating in the poster session with his paper titled “Identification and Characterization of Modulation Scheme in an EV-PMSM Control Strategy for Digital Twin Modeling.”