Thesis

Advances in flexible manipulation through the application of AI-based techniques

Author: Ander Iriondo Azpiri
Date2023
Thesis director Elena Lazkano, Facultad de Informática, EHU/UPV; Ander Ansuategi, Tekniker.

We are in the transition between Industry 4.0 and 5.0, where in addition to productivity, flexibility is also sought to adjust processes to specific customer needs.


Physicochemistry of non-immersion ultrasonic cleaning

Author: Jon Ander Sarasua
Date2023
Thesis director Leire Ruiz, EHU/UPV y Estíbaliz Aranzabe, Tekniker

This thesis focuses on the study and scaling of a disruptive technology called "non-immersion ultrasonic cleaning".  


Deep Learning Algorithms in Industry 4.0; Application of Surface Defect Inspection for Quality Control

Author: Vignesh Sampath
Date2023
Thesis director Juan José Aguilar Martín, Universidad de Zaragoza; Iñaki Maurtua, Tekniker

This PhD thesis aims to develop an automated method for defect identification based on the magnetic particle technique using deep learning.


Contributions to time series analysis, modelling and forecasting to increase reliability in industrial environments

Author: Meritxell Gómez
Date2023
Thesis director Basilio Sierra Araujo, Facultad de Informática, UPV/EHU; Susana Ferreiro, Tekniker

The integration of the Internet of Things in the industrial sector is considered a prerequisite for achieving intelligence in a company. To obtain this, AI systems with analytical and learning capabilities are required for the optimisation of industrial processes.


Plasma electrolytic oxidation technology for the development of high-performance coatings on cast Al-Si alloys

Author: Patricia Fernández López
Date2023
Thesis director Dr. José Tomás San José Lombera, UPV/EHU y Dra. Sofía Alves, Tekniker

This Thesis has focused on the development of high-performance multifunctional PEO coatings on cast Al-Si alloys.


A generic multi-robot architecture for mobile manipulator robots and its integration in the smart factory

Author: Jon Martin
Date2023
Thesis director Aintzane Armentia Díaz de Tuesta y Oscar Casquero Oyarzabal, EHU/UPV

Esta tesis se centra en dar solución a dos de las principales demandas de los sistemas de fabricación flexibles en el ámbito de los Robots Móviles de Manipulación (MMRs).