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Theses in Robotics

2026-08-31T08:08:19Z

Karl: /* Bachelor's theses */

[[Category:IMS-robotics]]
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= Projects in Advanced Robotics =
''The main objective of the follwing projects is to give students experience in working with advanced robotics tehcnology. Our group is active in several R&D projects involving human-robot collaboration, intuitive teleoperation of robots, and autonomous navigation of unmanned mobile platforms. Our main software platforms are [http://www.ros.org/ Robot Operating System (ROS)] for developing software for advanced robot systems and [http://gazebosim.org/ Gazebo] for running realistic robotic simulations.''<br><br>
For further information, contact [[User:Karl|Karl Kruusamäe]].

The following is not an exhaustive list of all available thesis/research topics.

== Highlighted theses topics for 2025/2026 study year ==
# [[#Application of VLA (Vision-Language-Action) models in robotics|Application of VLA (Vision-Language-Action) models in robotics]]
# [[#LLM-based task planning for robots|LLM-based task planning for robots]]
# [[#ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers|ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers]]
# [[#SemuBOT: multiple topics|SemuBOT: multiple topics]]
# [[#ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface|ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface]]
# [[#Sign-language-based control for robots|Sign-language-based control for robots]]
# [[#Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education|Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education]]
# [[#Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle|Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle]]

== List of potential thesis topics ==
Our inventory includes but is not limited to:
<gallery mode="packed">
File:Youbot.png|120px|thumb|KUKA youBot
File:Ur5_left.png|120px|thumb|Universal Robot UR5
File:Franka_Emika_Panda.jpg|120px|thumb|Franka Emika Panda
File:Clearpath_Jackal.jpg|120px|thumb|Clearpath Jackal
File:Kinova_KG-3_Gripper.jpg|120px|thumb|Kinova 3-finger gripper
File:Xarm7.jpg|120px|thumb|UFACTORY xArm7
File:Robotont_banner.png|120px|thumb|robotont
File:Turtlebot3-waffle-pi.jpg|thumb|TurtleBot3
File:Parrot-bebop-2.jpg|thumb|Parrot Bebop 2
</gallery>

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=== ROBOTONT: Migrating Firmware Architecture to FreeRTOS and Evaluating micro-ROS Integration ===

This thesis continues the firmware development of the ROBOTONT mobile robot by modifying the existing firmware running on an STM microcontroller.
Although the architecture is [https://github.com/robotont/robotont-firmware/blob/v3.0-devel/docs/firmware_design.md modular by design], all components are executed within a single main loop, making extension and long-term maintenance difficult.

The goal of this thesis is to restructure the firmware using FreeRTOS by dividing functionality into separate tasks with defined responsibilities. In addition, the thesis examines whether micro-ROS can be implemented directly on the STM microcontroller to enable ROS-based communication at the firmware level. The work evaluates technical feasibility and resource usage to determine whether this approach is suitable for ROBOTONT.

=== ROBOTONT Lite ===
The goal of this thesis is to optimize ROBOTONT platform for cost by replacing the onboard compute and sensor with low-cost alternatives but ensuring ROS/ROS2 software compatibility.
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=== ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface ===
The goal of this thesis is to integrate graphical programming solution (e.g. Scratch or Blockly) to enable programming of Robotont by non-experts. E.g. https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2011.13706
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=== SemuBOT: multiple topics ===
In 2023/2024 many topics are developed to support the development of open-source humanoid robot project SemuBOT (https://www.facebook.com/semubotmtu/)
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=== Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education ===
Potential Topics:
* Enhance the Robot's Speech/Natural Language Capabilities
* Build a Local Language Model for the RSC
* Develop and Program the Robot’s Behavior and Personality
* Build a Digital Twin Simulation for Multimodal Interaction
* Explore the Use of the RSC as an Affective Robot to Address Students’ Academic Emotions
* Explore and Implement Cybersecurity Measures for Social Robot

[https://github.com/orgs/RobotStudyCompanion/discussions/3 More info on Github] | reach out to farnaz.baksh@ut.ee for more info
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=== Virtual reality user interface (VRUI) for intuitive teleoperation system ===
[[Image:LeapMotion.png|200px|thumb|right|Detecting 2 hands with Leap Motion Controller]]
Enhancing the user-experience of a virtual reality UI developed by [https://github.com/ut-ims-robotics/vrui_rviz Georg Astok]. Potentially adding [http://www.osvr.org/hardware-devs.html virtual reality capability] to a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L25HHFd00rc gesture- and natural-language-based robot teleoperation system].
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[[Image:Temoto-working-principle-in-pics.png|x160px|Gesture-based teleoperation]]
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=== Modeling humans for human-robot interaction ===
True human-robot collaboration means that the robot must understand the actions, intention, and state of its human partner. This work invovlves using cameras and other human sensors for digitally representing and modelling humans. There are multiple stages for modeling: a) physical models of human kinematics and dynamics; b) higher level-models for recognizing human intent.<br>
[[Image:Skeletal ROS.PNG|x160px|ROS & Kinect & Skeleton-Markers Package]]
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=== Robotic avatar for telepresence ===
Integrating hand gestures and head movements to control a robot avatar in virtual reality user interface.
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=== Detection of hardware and software resources for smart integration of robots ===
Vast majority of today’s robotic applications rely on hard-coded device and algorithm usage. This project focuses on developing a Resource Snooper software, that can detect addition or removal of resources for the benefit of dynamic reconfiguration of robotic systems. This project is developed as a subsystem of [https://utnuclearroboticspublic.github.io/temoto2/index.html TeMoto].
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=== Human-Robot and Robot-Robot collaboration applications ===
Creating a demo or analysis of software capabilities related to human-robot or tobot-robot teams
* human-robot collaborative assembly
* distributed mapping; analysis and demo of existing ROS (e.g., segmap https://youtu.be/JJhEkIA1xSE) packages for multi-robot mapping
* Inaccessible region teamwork
**youbot+drone - a drone maps the environment (for example a maze) and ground vehicle uses this information to traverse the maze
**youbot+robotont - youbot cannot go up ledges but it can lift smaller robot, such as robotont, up a ledge.
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=== Mirroring human hand movements on industrial robots ===
The goal of this project is to integrate continuous control of industrial robot manipulator with a gestural telerobotics interface. The recommended tools for this thesis project are Leap Motion Controller or a standard web camera, Ultraleap, Universal Robot UR5 manipulator, and ROS.
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=== ROBOTONT: TeMoto for robotont ===
Swarm-management and UMRF-based task loading for robotont using [https://github.com/temoto-framework TeMoto] framework.
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=== Enhancing teleoperation control interface with augmented cues to provoke caution===
The task is to create a telerobot control interface where video feed from the remote site and/or a mixed-reality scene is augmented with visual cues to provoke caution in human operator.
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=== Robot-to-human interaction ===
As robots and autonomous machines start sharing the same space a humans, their actions need to be understood by the people occupying the same space. For instance, a human worker needs to understand what the robot partner is planning next or a pedestrian needs to clearly comprehend the behaviour of a driverless vehicle. To reduce the ambiguity, the robot needs mechanisms to convey its intent (whatever it is going to do next). The aim of the thesis is to outline existing methods for machines to convey their intent and develop a unified model interface for expressing that intent.
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=== Gaze-based handover prediction ===
When human needs to pass an object to a robot manipulator, the robot must understand where in 3D space the object handover occurs and then plan an appropriate motion. Human gaze can be used as the input for predicting which object to track. This thesis activities involve camera-based eye tracking and safe motion-planning.
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=== ROBOTONT: Human-height human-robot interface for Robotont ground robot ===
Robotont is an ankle-high flat mobile robot. For humans to interact with Robotont, there is a need for a compact and lightweight mechanical structure that is tall enough for comfortable human-robot interaction. The objective of the thesis is to develop the mechanical designs and build prototypes that ensure stable operation and meet the aesthetic requirements for use in public places.
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=== Stratos Explore Ultraleap demonstrator for robotics ===
The aim of this thesis is to systematically analyze the strengths and limitations of the Stratos Explore Ultraleap device in the context of controlling a robot. Subsequently implement a demonstrator application for showing off its applicability for robot control.
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=== Mixed-reality scene creation for vehicle teleoperation ===
Fusing different sensory feeds for creating high-usability teleoperation scene.
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=== Validation study for AR-based robot user-interfaces ===
Designing and carrying out a user study to validate the functionality and usability of an human-robot interface.
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=== Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle ===
The goal of this thesis is to develop the methodology for measuring the operator's situation awareness while operating an autonomous urban vehicle. Potential metrics could include driving accuracy, speed, and latency. This thesis will be conducted as part of the activities at the [https://adl.cs.ut.ee Autonomous Driving Lab].
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=== Sign-language-based control for robots ===
The goal of this thesis is to design and implement the means for interacting with a robot via conventional sign language, i.e. the human can command a robot by using sign language.
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=== LLM-based task planning for robots ===
The goal of this thesis is to enable high level task planning for autonomous robots for general purpose tasks. The thesis would leverage the LLM's reasoning and TeMoto Action Engine to achieve natural task negotiation, planning, and execution.
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=== ROBOTONT: Development of CoppeliaSim-based simulation and a digital twin ===
The objective of the thesis is to develop an easy to use simulation for Robotont gen3 using CoppeliaSim (https://www.coppeliarobotics.com/).
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=== Application of VLA (Vision-Language-Action) models in robotics ===
The goal of this thesis is to apply VLA models to real-world robotics. The thesis project will involve topics related to robots, machine learning, transformers.
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=== SemuBot x Robotont crossover ===
The goal of this thesis is to build a mechanically integrated add-on for Robotont enable playing out socially-assistive scenarios with Robotont. The resulting Robotont solution would serve as a lite version of Semubot. The thesis can adopt the approach proposed in this thesis: https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93420
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=== Robotont meets Catrobat ===
The goal of this thesis is to integrate Catrobat (https://catrobat.org) programming and control for Robotont (https://robotont.eu).
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= Completed projects =
== PhD theses ==
*Robert Valner, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/105994 Design of TeMoto, a software framework for dependable, adaptive, and collaborative autonomous robots] [TeMoto – töökindlate, adaptiivsete ja koostöövõimeliste autonoomsete robotite arendamise tarkvararaamistik], PhD thesis, 2024
*Houman Masnavi, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/91394 Visibility aware navigation] [Nähtavust arvestav navigatsioon], PhD thesis, 2023

== Master's theses ==
*Anton Rudchenko, Machine Learning-Based Control System Design for a Parallel Kinematics Machine, MS thesis, 2026
*Georgs Narbuts, Mechanical System of a Compact Selective Laser Sintering 3D Printer, MS thesis, 2026
*Loann Jean-Paul Marcel Rio, Improvement in Human Machine Interaction in Industrial Test Bench, MS thesis, 2026
*Gauthier Bernard Anselme Bassereau, Diffusion World Model for Robotics, MS thesis, 2026
*Lenards Patriks Skrodelis, Adaptation and Generalisation of a Vision-Language-Action Model on a New Embodiment, MS thesis, 2026
*Kaur Kullamäe, Controller for the mobility subsystem of the SemuBot social humanoid robot, MS thesis, 2026
*Asier Mandiola Arrizabalaga, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/120651 Haptic-Based Teleoperation of Robots] [Haptilisel tagasisidel põhinev robotite teleoperaatorjuhtimine], MS thesis, 2025
*Dāvis Krūminš, Web-based Robotics Lab for Effortless ROS2 Development, MS thesis, 2025
*Julian Rene Leclerc, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/120648 Natural Language Human-Robot Interaction: A Modular Framework for Conversational Robot Control Using Large Language Models] [Loomuliku keele inimese-roboti suhtlus: Modulaarne raamistik vestluspõhiseks roboti juhtimiseks kasutades suuri keelemudeleid], MS thesis, 2025
*Miriam Calafa’, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/120645 Designing Multimodal Emotional Expression for a Robotic Study Companion] [Robotõpiabilise multimodaalse emotsiooniväljenduse disainimine], MS thesis, 2025
*Iryna Hurova, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/120647 Model-based Planning Using GPU-accelerated Simulator as a World Model] [Mudelipõhine planeerimine, kasutades GPU-kiirendusega simulaatorit maailmamudelina], MS thesis, 2025
*Sander Toma Võrk, Elektrooniliste termomeetrite automaatse kalibreerimissüsteemi väljatöötamine ja rakendamine, MS thesis, 2025
*Carl Hjalmar Love Hult, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/120646 SurfMotion: An Open Source Pipeline for Robotic Pipe Cutting and Welding] [SurfMotion: avatud lähtekoodiga lahendus robotiseeritud torulõikuseks ja keevitamiseks], MS thesis, 2025
*Paola Avalos Conchas, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/120643 Socially Aware Planning for Indoor Navigation] [Sotsiaalselt teadlik planeerimine siseruumides navigeerimiseks], MS thesis, 2025
*Robert Allik, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/107715 Validation of NoMaD as a Global Planner for Mobile Robots] [NoMaD'il põhineva mobiilsete robotite globaalse planeerija valideerimine], MS thesis, 2024
*Rauno Põlluäär, [https://thesis.cs.ut.ee/90ddacb8-ec9a-4f91-8272-04f185d432c6 Designing and Implementing a Bird’s-eye View Interface for a Self-driving Vehicle’s Teleoperation System] [Isejuhtiva sõiduki kaugjuhtimissüsteemile linnuvaate kasutajaliidese loomine], MS thesis, 2024
*Gautier Reynes, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/107729 VR-Enhanced Remote Inspection Framework for Semi-Autonomous Robot Fleet] [VR-võimendatud kaugkontrolli raamistik poolautonoomsete robotite laevastiku jaoks], MS thesis, 2024
*Eva Mõtshärg, [https://thesis.cs.ut.ee/6b26233d-23e6-455f-a376-ad3b09c9b693 3D-prinditava kere disain ja analüüs vabavaralisele haridusrobotile Robotont] [Design and Analysis of a 3D Printable Chassis for the Open Source Educational Robot Robotont], MS thesis, 2023
*Farnaz Baksh, [https://dspace.ut.ee/items/a7a9cc15-27e9-450c-94e8-3267f0c95c56 An Open-source Robotic Study Companion for University Students] [Avatud lähtekoodiga robotõpikaaslane üliõpilastele], MS thesis, 2023
*Igor Rybalskii, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83028 Augmented reality (AR) for enabling human-robot collaboration with ROS robots] [Liitreaalsus inimese ja roboti koostöö võimaldamiseks ROS-i robotitega], MS thesis, 2022
*Md. Maniruzzaman, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83025 Object search and retrieval in indoor environment using a Mobile Manipulator] [Objektide otsimine ja teisaldamine siseruumides mobiilse manipulaatori abil], MS thesis, 2022
*Allan Kustavus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72651 Design and Implementation of a Generalized Resource Management Architecture in the TeMoto Software Framework] [Üldise ressursihalduri disain ja teostus TeMoto tarkvara raamistikule], MS thesis, 2021
*Kristina Meister, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72350 External human-vehicle interaction - a study in the context of an autonomous ride-hailing service], MS thesis, 2021
*Muhammad Usman, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72126 Development of an Optimization-Based Motion Planner and Its ROS Interface for a Non-Holonomic Mobile Manipulator] [Optimeerimisele baseeruva liikumisplaneerija arendamine ja selle ROSi liides mitteholonoomse mobiilse manipulaatori jaoks], MS thesis, 2020
*Maarika Oidekivi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72119 Masina kavatsuse väljendamine ja tõlgendamine] [Communicating and interpreting machine intent], MS thesis, 2020
*Houman Masnavi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72118 Multi-Robot Motion Planning for Shared Payload Transportation] [Rajaplaneerimine multi-robot süsteemile jagatud lasti transportimisel], MS thesis, 2020
*Fabian Ernesto Parra Gil, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72112 Implementation of Robot Manager Subsystem for Temoto Software Framework] [Robotite Halduri alamsüsteemi väljatöötamine tarkvararaamistikule TEMOTO], MS thesis, 2020
*Zafarullah, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72125 Gaze Assisted Neural Network based Prediction of End-Point of Human Reaching Trajectories], MS thesis, 2020
*Madis K Nigol, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64339 Õppematerjalid robotplatvormile Robotont] [Study materials for robot platform Robotont], MS thesis, 2019
*Renno Raudmäe, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64341 Avatud robotplatvorm Robotont] [Open source robotics platform Robotont], MS thesis, 2019
*Asif Sattar, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64352 Human detection and distance estimation with monocular camera using YOLOv3 neural network] [Inimeste tuvastamine ning kauguse hindamine kasutades kaamerat ning YOLOv3 tehisnärvivõrku], MS thesis, 2019
*Ragnar Margus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64337 Kergliiklusvahendite jagamisteenuseks vajaliku positsioneerimismooduli loomine ja uurimine] [Develoment and testing of a IoT module for electric vehicle sharing service], MS thesis, 2019
*Pavel Šumejko, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64320 Robust Solution for Extrinsic Calibration of a 2D Laser-Rangefinder and a Monocular USB Camera] [Meetod 2D laserkaugusmõõdiku ja USB-kaamera väliseks kalibreerimiseks], MS thesis, 2019
*Dzvezdana Arsovska, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64321 Building an Efficient and Secure Software Supply Pipeline for Aerial Robotics Application] [Efektiivne ja turvaline tarkvaraarendusahel lennurobootika rakenduses], MS thesis, 2019
*Tõnis Tiimus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60713 Visuaalselt esilekutsutud potentsiaalidel põhinev aju-arvuti liides robootika rakendustes] [A VEP-based BCI for robotics applications], MS thesis, 2018
*Martin Appo, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60718 Hardware-agnostic compliant control ROS package for collaborative industrial manipulators] [Riistvarapaindlik ROSi tarkvarapakett tööstuslike robotite mööndlikuks juhtimiseks], MS thesis, 2018
*Hassan Mahmoud Shehawy Elhanash, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60711 Optical Tracking of Forearm for Classifying Fingers Poses] [Küünarvarre visuaalne jälgimine ennustamaks sõrmede asendeid], MS thesis, 2018

== Bachelor's theses ==
*Marten Ojasaar, [https://thesis.cs.ut.ee/836e60fc-0766-4271-bf95-b381f0798c2e GNSS-Denied Localization of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in Unstructured Agricultural Environments], BS thesis, 2026
*Temma Suzuki, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/123202 Sign language recognition and reasoning pipeline for human-robot interaction], BS thesis, 2026
*Yigithan Keskin, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/123200 Vision-based human posture and gesture recognition for SemuBot], BS thesis, 2026
*Kaisa Talts, Lidaripõhise navigeerimissüsteemiga isejuhtivate sõidukite testplatvorm, BS thesis, 2026
*Danila Kobozev, Harjavabade alalisvoolumootorite juhtimislahendus avatud platvormile Robotont, BS thesis, 2026
*Kaspar Kasemägi, Modulaarne arendusplaat ”Nutilahenduste praktikumi” õppeaine jaoks, BS thesis, 2026
*Kaspar Mill, Solaride III päikeseauto akupaki arendus Bridgestone World Solar Challenge võistluseks, BS thesis, 2026
*Rasmus Miller, Induktiivse kuumotsa disain 3D printerile, BS thesis, 2026
*Anton Laidmets, Kaamerasüsteem iseseisvaks liikumiseks humanoidrobot SemuBotile, BS thesis, 2026
*Kert-Kristofer Kljutšnik, Objektituvastuse integreerimine HoloLens 2 liitreaalsuse platvormil inimese ja roboti koostööks, BS thesis, 2026
*Emil Eensaar, Orienteerumisvõistluste SPORTident märkesüsteemi finišimärgete juhtmevaba edastamine Tak-Soft ajavõtusüsteemi, BS thesis, 2026
*Karl Johan Krasilnikov, Veebirakenduse arendamine humanoidroboti SemuBot juhtimiseks, BS thesis, 2026
*Aleks Jõe, Lähinavigatsiooni arendus humanoidrobotile Semubot, BS thesis, 2026
*Raiko Torga, Power and Peripheral HAT for the Robotic Study Companion, BS thesis, 2026
*Oskar Kolk, Humanoidse robotkäe arendus SemuBotile, BS thesis, 2026
*Eliisabet Judin, Sotsiaalse humanoidroboti SemuBot skeleti disain, BS thesis, 2026
*Hanna Maria Fatkin, Mechanical Design and Development for Unmanned Ground Vehicle Casualty Evacuation Payload, BS thesis, 2026
*Kaarel-Richard Kaarelson, [https://thesis.cs.ut.ee/12b3ed0c-b3c1-473e-ae13-5063fde9850a TeMoto Action Assistant: A Web-Based Human–Robot Interface for Designing UMRF Graphs] [TeMoto Action Assistant: Veebipõhine Inimese ja Roboti Interaktsiooni Tööriist UMRF Graafide Loomiseks], BS thesis, 2025
*Oliver Voorel, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/120641 Humanoidrobot Semuboti toitesüsteemi uuendamine] [Upgrading the power system of the humanoid robot Semubot], BS thesis, 2025
*Karl Rahn, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/120632 Millimeeterlaine radari integreerimine avatud lähtekoodiga muruniiduki platvormil Open Mower] [Integration of a Millimeter-Wave Radar into the Open-Source Robotic Lawnmower Platform Open Mower], BS thesis, 2025
*Mattias Mäe, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/120628 Sõiduki kaugjuhtimise viivituse mõõtmine] [Measuring Vehicle Teleoperation Latency], BS thesis, 2025
*Jürgen Kottise, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/120626 Dockeri konteineritel põhinev haldustarkvara Robotont 3 õpperobotile] [Management software for Robotont 3 based on Docker containers], BS thesis, 2025
*Martin Kaur, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/120624 Servodel põhinev sotsiaalse robotkäe süsteem SemuBotile] [Servo Based Social Robotic Arm System for SemuBot], BS thesis, 2025
*Karl-Jürgen Siilak, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/120635 Mass Portal Grand Pharaoh XD 3D-printeri uuendamine] [Mass Portal Grand Pharaoh XD 3D-printer upgrade], BS thesis, 2025
*Usman Ali Khan, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/112197 Graphical Programming Interface for ROBOTONT, an Open-Source Educational Robot] [Graafiline programmeerimisliides avatud lähtekoodiga õpperobotile ROBOTONT], BS thesis, 2025
*Robina Zvirgzdina, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/112198 Development of an Autonomous Open-Source Inventory Performance Robot for the University of Tartu Library] [Autonoomse ROS2 võimekusega inventuuri roboti välja töötamine Tartu Ülikooli raamatukogule], BS thesis, 2025
*Omar Huseynli, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/112204 ROS Integration for the Semubot Robot] [ROSi võimekuse lisamine Semuboti robotile], BS thesis, 2025
*Albert Unn, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/105141 Suhtlusvõimekuse arendamine sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot] [Developing the ability to communicate for SemuBot, a social humanoid robot], BS thesis, 2024
*Veronika-Marina Volynets, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99943 Development of Control Electronics and Program for Robotont's Height Adjustment Mechanism] [Juhtelektroonika ja programmi väljatöötamine Robotondi kõrguse reguleerimise mehhanismile], BS thesis, 2024
*Nikita Kurenkov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99880 Flexible Screen Integration and Development of Neck Movement Mechanism for Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Humanoidroboti näo lahenduse leidmine ja rakendamine; humanoidroboti jaoks kaela mehhanismi väljatöötamine], BS thesis, 2024
*Elchin Huseynov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99668 Design and Control of a Social Humanoid Robot - SemuBot’s Hand] [Sotsiaalse Humanoidroboti Disain ja Juhtimine - SemuBoti Käsi], BS thesis, 2024
*Veronika Podliesnova, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99636 Real-Time Detection of Robot Failures by Monitoring Operator’s Brain Activity with EEG-based Brain-Computer Interface] [Reaalajas Robotirikke Tuvastamine Operaatori Ajutegevuse Jälgimise teel EEG-põhise Aju-Arvuti Liidese abil], BS thesis, 2024
*Märten Josh Peedimaa, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/107711 Rhea: An Open-Source Table Tennis Ball Launcher Robot for Multiball Training] [Avatud lähtekoodiga lauatennise palliviske robot mitmikpall treenimiseks], BS thesis, 2024
*Karl Sander Vinkel, Laadimisjaama ja transportkesta väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont [Development of charging dock and transport case for Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Raimo Köidam, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/107707 Valguslahenduse tarkvara väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of light solution software for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Robert Valge, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/107714 Toitepinge ja tarbevoolu monitoorimine ning toitehalduse püsivara loomine õpperobotil Robotont] [Monitoring supply voltage and current consumption and creating firmware for Robotont’s power management system], BS thesis, 2024
*Leonid Tšigrinski, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/107713 Õpperoboti Robotont püsivara arhitektuuri uuendamine] [Education robot "Robotont" firmware architecture updating], BS thesis, 2024
*Andres Sakk, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/107712 Avatud robotplatvormi Robotont 3 kasutajaliidese väljatöötamine] [Development of a user interface for the open robotics platform Robotont 3], BS thesis, 2024
*Kaur Kullamäe, Elektroonikalahendus ja püsivara robotkäe juhtimiseks sotsiaalsel humanoidrobotil SemuBot [Building the SemuBot arm electronics system], BS thesis, 2024
*Kristjan Madis Kask, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/107691 Käe mehaanika disain sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot] [Arm mechanics design for social humanoid robot SemuBot], BS thesis, 2024
*Sven-Ervin Paap, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/107710 ROS2 draiver õpperobotile Robotont] [ROS2 driver for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Timur Nizamov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99592 Audio System for the Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Helisüsteem sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot], BS thesis, 2024
*Georgs Narbuts, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99554 Holonomic Motion Drive System of a Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Sotsiaalse humanoidroboti SemuBoti holonoomne liikuv ajamisüsteem], BS thesis, 2024
*Iryna Hurova, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90638 Kitting station of the learning factory] [Õppetehase komplekteerimisjaam], BS thesis, 2023
*Paola Avalos Conchas, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90641 Payload transportation system of a learning factory] [Õppetehase kasuliku koorma transpordisüsteem], BS thesis, 2023
*Pille Pärnalaas, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93431 Pöördpõik ajami arendus robotplatvormile Robotont] [Development of swerve drive for robotic platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Carl Hjalmar Love Hult, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90673 Using and Evaluating the Real-time Spatial Perception System Hydra in Real-world Scenarios] [Reaalajas toimiva ruumilise taju süsteemi Hydra kasutamine ja hindamine praktilistes stsenaariumides], BS thesis, 2023
*Priit Rooden, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93432 Autonoomse laadimislahenduse väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of an autonomous charging solution for the robot platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Marko Muro, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93429 Robotondi akulahenduse ning 12 V pingeregulaatori prototüüpimine] [Prototyping battery solution and 12 V voltage regulator for Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Danel Leppenen, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93427 Nav2 PYIF: Python-based Motion Planning for ROS 2 Navigation 2] [Nav 2 PYIF: Pythoni põhine liikumise planeerija ROS 2 Navigation 2-le], BS thesis, 2023
*Kertrud Geddily Küüt, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93424 Kõrgust reguleeriv mehhanism Robotondile] [Height adjusting mechanism for Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Ingvar Drikkit, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93421 Lisaseadmete võimekuse arendamine haridusrobotile Robotont] [Developing add-on device support for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Kristo Pool, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93430 MoveIt 2 õppematerjalid] [Learning materials for MoveIt 2], BS thesis, 2023
*Erki Veeväli, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93434 Development of a Continuous Teleoperation System for Urban Road Vehicle] [Linnasõiduki pideva kaugjuhtimissüsteemi arendus], BS thesis, 2023
*Aleksandra Doroshenko, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93420 Haiglates inimesi juhatava roboti disain] [Hospital guide robot design], BS thesis, 2023
*Hui Shi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83043 Expanding the Open-source ROS Software Pack age opencv_apps with Dedicated Blob Detection Functionality] [Avatud lähtekoodiga ROS-i tarkvarakimbu opencv_apps laiendamine laigutuvasti funktsioonaalsusega], BS thesis, 2022
*Dāvis Krūmiņš, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83040 Web-based learning and software development environment for remote access of ROS robots] [Veebipõhine õppe- ja tarkvaraarenduse keskkond ROS robotite juurdepääsuks kaugteel], BS thesis, 2022
*Anna Jakovleva, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83037 Roboquiz - an interactive human-robot game] [Roboquiz - interaktiivne inimese ja roboti mäng], BS thesis, 2022
*Kristjan Laht, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=74702&year=2022Robot Localization with Fiducial Markers] [Roboti lokaliseerimine koordinaatmärkidega], BS thesis, 2022
*Hans Pärtel Pani, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83008 ROS draiver pehmerobootika haaratsile] [ROS Driver for Soft Robotic Gripper], BS thesis, 2022
*Markus Erik Sügis, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83015 Jagatud juhtimise põhimõttel realiseeritud robotite kaugjuhtimissüsteem] [A continuous teleoperating system based on shared control concept], BS thesis, 2022
*Taaniel Küla, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83007 ROS2 platvormile keevitusroboti tarkvara portotüübi loomine kasutades UR5 robot-manipulaatorit] [Welding robot software prototype for ROS2 using UR5 robot arm], BS thesis, 2022
*Rauno Põlluäär, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72672 Veebirakendus-põhine kasutajaliides avatud robotplatvormi Robotont juhtimiseks ja haldamiseks] [Web application-based user interface for controlling and managing open-source robotics platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2021
*Hendrik Olesk, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72664 Nägemisulatuses kaugjuhitava mobiilse robotmanipulaatori kasutajamugavuse tõstmine] [Improving the usability of a mobile manipulator robot for line-of-sight remote control], BS thesis, 2021
*Tarvi Tepandi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72665 Segareaalsusel põhinev kasutajaliides mobiilse roboti kaugjuhtimiseks Microsoft HoloLens 2 vahendusel] [Mixed-reality user interface for teleoperating mobile robots with Microsoft HoloLens 2], BS thesis, 2021
*Rudolf Põldma, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72674 Tartu linna Narva maantee ringristmiku digikaksik] [Digital twin for Narva street roundabout in Tartu], BS thesis, 2021
*Kwasi Akuamoah Boateng, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72804 Digital Twin of a Teaching and Learning Robotics Lab] [Robotite õpetamise ja õppimise labori digitaalne kaksik], BS thesis, 2021
*Karina Sein, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72102 Eestikeelse kõnesünteesi võimaldamine robootika arendusplatvormil ROS] [Enabling Estonian speech synthesis on the Robot Operating System (ROS)], BS thesis, 2020
*Ranno Mäesepp, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72100 Takistuste vältimise lahendus õpperobotile Robotont] [Obstacle avoidance solution for educational robot platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2020
*Igor Rybalskii, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72060 Gesture Detection Software for Human-Robot Collaboration] [Žestituvastus tarkvara inimese ja roboti koostööks], BS thesis, 2020
*Meelis Pihlap, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64292 Mitme roboti koostöö funktsionaalsuste väljatöötamine tarkvararaamistikule TeMoto] [Multi-robot collaboration functionalities for robot software development framework TeMoto], BS thesis, 2019
*Kaarel Mark, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64290 Liitreaalsuse kasutamine tootmisprotsessis asukohtade määramisel] [Augmented reality for location determination in manufacturing], BS thesis, 2019
*Kätriin Julle, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64279 Roboti KUKA youBot riistvara ja ROS-tarkvara uuendamine] [Upgrading robot KUKA youBot’s hardware and ROS-software], BS thesis, 2019
*Georg Astok, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64274 Roboti juhtimine virtuaalreaalsuses kasutades ROS-raamistikku] [Creating virtual reality user interface using only ROS framework], BS thesis, 2019
*Martin Hallist, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64275 Robotipõhine kaugkohalolu käte liigutuste ülekandmiseks] [Teleoperation robot for arms motions], BS thesis, 2019
*Ahmed Hassan Helmy Mohamed, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/63946 Software integration of autonomous robot system for mixing and serving drinks] [Jooke valmistava ja serveeriva robotsüsteemi tarkvaralahendus], BS thesis, 2019
*Kristo Allaje, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60294 Draiveripakett käte jälgimise seadme Leap Motion™ kontroller kasutamiseks robootika arendusplatvormil ROS] [Driver package for using Leap Motion™ controller on the robotics development platform ROS], BS thesis, 2018
*Martin Maidla, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60288 Avatud robotiarendusplatvormi Robotont omniliikumise ja odomeetria arendamine] [Omnimotion and odometry development for open robot development platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2018
*Raid Vellerind, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/56559 Avatud robotiarendusplatvormi ROS võimekuse loomine Tartu Ülikooli Robotexi robootikaplatvormile] [ROS driver development for the University of Tartu’s Robotex robotics platform], BS thesis, 2017
*Kalle-Gustav Kruus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/32440 Jalgpalliroboti löögimehhanismi elektroonikalahendus] [Driver circuit for a kicking mechanism of a football robot], BS thesis, 2013
*Sven Kautlenbach, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/25570 Autonoomne seade elastsusmooduli mõõtmiseks] [Electronic device for Young’s modulus measurements], BS thesis, 2011

[[Category:Theses Topics]]

Theses in Robotics

2026-08-31T07:45:09Z

Karl: /* Bachelor's theses */

[[Category:IMS-robotics]]
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= Projects in Advanced Robotics =
''The main objective of the follwing projects is to give students experience in working with advanced robotics tehcnology. Our group is active in several R&D projects involving human-robot collaboration, intuitive teleoperation of robots, and autonomous navigation of unmanned mobile platforms. Our main software platforms are [http://www.ros.org/ Robot Operating System (ROS)] for developing software for advanced robot systems and [http://gazebosim.org/ Gazebo] for running realistic robotic simulations.''<br><br>
For further information, contact [[User:Karl|Karl Kruusamäe]].

The following is not an exhaustive list of all available thesis/research topics.

== Highlighted theses topics for 2025/2026 study year ==
# [[#Application of VLA (Vision-Language-Action) models in robotics|Application of VLA (Vision-Language-Action) models in robotics]]
# [[#LLM-based task planning for robots|LLM-based task planning for robots]]
# [[#ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers|ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers]]
# [[#SemuBOT: multiple topics|SemuBOT: multiple topics]]
# [[#ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface|ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface]]
# [[#Sign-language-based control for robots|Sign-language-based control for robots]]
# [[#Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education|Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education]]
# [[#Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle|Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle]]

== List of potential thesis topics ==
Our inventory includes but is not limited to:
<gallery mode="packed">
File:Youbot.png|120px|thumb|KUKA youBot
File:Ur5_left.png|120px|thumb|Universal Robot UR5
File:Franka_Emika_Panda.jpg|120px|thumb|Franka Emika Panda
File:Clearpath_Jackal.jpg|120px|thumb|Clearpath Jackal
File:Kinova_KG-3_Gripper.jpg|120px|thumb|Kinova 3-finger gripper
File:Xarm7.jpg|120px|thumb|UFACTORY xArm7
File:Robotont_banner.png|120px|thumb|robotont
File:Turtlebot3-waffle-pi.jpg|thumb|TurtleBot3
File:Parrot-bebop-2.jpg|thumb|Parrot Bebop 2
</gallery>

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=== ROBOTONT: Migrating Firmware Architecture to FreeRTOS and Evaluating micro-ROS Integration ===

This thesis continues the firmware development of the ROBOTONT mobile robot by modifying the existing firmware running on an STM microcontroller.
Although the architecture is [https://github.com/robotont/robotont-firmware/blob/v3.0-devel/docs/firmware_design.md modular by design], all components are executed within a single main loop, making extension and long-term maintenance difficult.

The goal of this thesis is to restructure the firmware using FreeRTOS by dividing functionality into separate tasks with defined responsibilities. In addition, the thesis examines whether micro-ROS can be implemented directly on the STM microcontroller to enable ROS-based communication at the firmware level. The work evaluates technical feasibility and resource usage to determine whether this approach is suitable for ROBOTONT.

=== ROBOTONT Lite ===
The goal of this thesis is to optimize ROBOTONT platform for cost by replacing the onboard compute and sensor with low-cost alternatives but ensuring ROS/ROS2 software compatibility.
<hr>

=== ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface ===
The goal of this thesis is to integrate graphical programming solution (e.g. Scratch or Blockly) to enable programming of Robotont by non-experts. E.g. https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2011.13706
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=== SemuBOT: multiple topics ===
In 2023/2024 many topics are developed to support the development of open-source humanoid robot project SemuBOT (https://www.facebook.com/semubotmtu/)
<hr>

=== Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education ===
Potential Topics:
* Enhance the Robot's Speech/Natural Language Capabilities
* Build a Local Language Model for the RSC
* Develop and Program the Robot’s Behavior and Personality
* Build a Digital Twin Simulation for Multimodal Interaction
* Explore the Use of the RSC as an Affective Robot to Address Students’ Academic Emotions
* Explore and Implement Cybersecurity Measures for Social Robot

[https://github.com/orgs/RobotStudyCompanion/discussions/3 More info on Github] | reach out to farnaz.baksh@ut.ee for more info
<hr>

=== Virtual reality user interface (VRUI) for intuitive teleoperation system ===
[[Image:LeapMotion.png|200px|thumb|right|Detecting 2 hands with Leap Motion Controller]]
Enhancing the user-experience of a virtual reality UI developed by [https://github.com/ut-ims-robotics/vrui_rviz Georg Astok]. Potentially adding [http://www.osvr.org/hardware-devs.html virtual reality capability] to a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L25HHFd00rc gesture- and natural-language-based robot teleoperation system].
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[[Image:Temoto-working-principle-in-pics.png|x160px|Gesture-based teleoperation]]
<hr>

=== Modeling humans for human-robot interaction ===
True human-robot collaboration means that the robot must understand the actions, intention, and state of its human partner. This work invovlves using cameras and other human sensors for digitally representing and modelling humans. There are multiple stages for modeling: a) physical models of human kinematics and dynamics; b) higher level-models for recognizing human intent.<br>
[[Image:Skeletal ROS.PNG|x160px|ROS & Kinect & Skeleton-Markers Package]]
<hr>

=== Robotic avatar for telepresence ===
Integrating hand gestures and head movements to control a robot avatar in virtual reality user interface.
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=== Detection of hardware and software resources for smart integration of robots ===
Vast majority of today’s robotic applications rely on hard-coded device and algorithm usage. This project focuses on developing a Resource Snooper software, that can detect addition or removal of resources for the benefit of dynamic reconfiguration of robotic systems. This project is developed as a subsystem of [https://utnuclearroboticspublic.github.io/temoto2/index.html TeMoto].
<hr>

=== Human-Robot and Robot-Robot collaboration applications ===
Creating a demo or analysis of software capabilities related to human-robot or tobot-robot teams
* human-robot collaborative assembly
* distributed mapping; analysis and demo of existing ROS (e.g., segmap https://youtu.be/JJhEkIA1xSE) packages for multi-robot mapping
* Inaccessible region teamwork
**youbot+drone - a drone maps the environment (for example a maze) and ground vehicle uses this information to traverse the maze
**youbot+robotont - youbot cannot go up ledges but it can lift smaller robot, such as robotont, up a ledge.
<hr>

=== Mirroring human hand movements on industrial robots ===
The goal of this project is to integrate continuous control of industrial robot manipulator with a gestural telerobotics interface. The recommended tools for this thesis project are Leap Motion Controller or a standard web camera, Ultraleap, Universal Robot UR5 manipulator, and ROS.
<hr>

=== ROBOTONT: TeMoto for robotont ===
Swarm-management and UMRF-based task loading for robotont using [https://github.com/temoto-framework TeMoto] framework.
<hr>

=== Enhancing teleoperation control interface with augmented cues to provoke caution===
The task is to create a telerobot control interface where video feed from the remote site and/or a mixed-reality scene is augmented with visual cues to provoke caution in human operator.
<hr>

=== Robot-to-human interaction ===
As robots and autonomous machines start sharing the same space a humans, their actions need to be understood by the people occupying the same space. For instance, a human worker needs to understand what the robot partner is planning next or a pedestrian needs to clearly comprehend the behaviour of a driverless vehicle. To reduce the ambiguity, the robot needs mechanisms to convey its intent (whatever it is going to do next). The aim of the thesis is to outline existing methods for machines to convey their intent and develop a unified model interface for expressing that intent.
<hr>

=== Gaze-based handover prediction ===
When human needs to pass an object to a robot manipulator, the robot must understand where in 3D space the object handover occurs and then plan an appropriate motion. Human gaze can be used as the input for predicting which object to track. This thesis activities involve camera-based eye tracking and safe motion-planning.
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=== ROBOTONT: Human-height human-robot interface for Robotont ground robot ===
Robotont is an ankle-high flat mobile robot. For humans to interact with Robotont, there is a need for a compact and lightweight mechanical structure that is tall enough for comfortable human-robot interaction. The objective of the thesis is to develop the mechanical designs and build prototypes that ensure stable operation and meet the aesthetic requirements for use in public places.
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=== Stratos Explore Ultraleap demonstrator for robotics ===
The aim of this thesis is to systematically analyze the strengths and limitations of the Stratos Explore Ultraleap device in the context of controlling a robot. Subsequently implement a demonstrator application for showing off its applicability for robot control.
<hr>

=== Mixed-reality scene creation for vehicle teleoperation ===
Fusing different sensory feeds for creating high-usability teleoperation scene.
<hr>

=== Validation study for AR-based robot user-interfaces ===
Designing and carrying out a user study to validate the functionality and usability of an human-robot interface.
<hr>

=== Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle ===
The goal of this thesis is to develop the methodology for measuring the operator's situation awareness while operating an autonomous urban vehicle. Potential metrics could include driving accuracy, speed, and latency. This thesis will be conducted as part of the activities at the [https://adl.cs.ut.ee Autonomous Driving Lab].
<hr>

=== Sign-language-based control for robots ===
The goal of this thesis is to design and implement the means for interacting with a robot via conventional sign language, i.e. the human can command a robot by using sign language.
<hr>

=== LLM-based task planning for robots ===
The goal of this thesis is to enable high level task planning for autonomous robots for general purpose tasks. The thesis would leverage the LLM's reasoning and TeMoto Action Engine to achieve natural task negotiation, planning, and execution.
<hr>

=== ROBOTONT: Development of CoppeliaSim-based simulation and a digital twin ===
The objective of the thesis is to develop an easy to use simulation for Robotont gen3 using CoppeliaSim (https://www.coppeliarobotics.com/).
<hr>

=== Application of VLA (Vision-Language-Action) models in robotics ===
The goal of this thesis is to apply VLA models to real-world robotics. The thesis project will involve topics related to robots, machine learning, transformers.
<hr>

=== SemuBot x Robotont crossover ===
The goal of this thesis is to build a mechanically integrated add-on for Robotont enable playing out socially-assistive scenarios with Robotont. The resulting Robotont solution would serve as a lite version of Semubot. The thesis can adopt the approach proposed in this thesis: https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93420
<hr>

=== Robotont meets Catrobat ===
The goal of this thesis is to integrate Catrobat (https://catrobat.org) programming and control for Robotont (https://robotont.eu).
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= Completed projects =
== PhD theses ==
*Robert Valner, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/105994 Design of TeMoto, a software framework for dependable, adaptive, and collaborative autonomous robots] [TeMoto – töökindlate, adaptiivsete ja koostöövõimeliste autonoomsete robotite arendamise tarkvararaamistik], PhD thesis, 2024
*Houman Masnavi, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/91394 Visibility aware navigation] [Nähtavust arvestav navigatsioon], PhD thesis, 2023

== Master's theses ==
*Anton Rudchenko, Machine Learning-Based Control System Design for a Parallel Kinematics Machine, MS thesis, 2026
*Georgs Narbuts, Mechanical System of a Compact Selective Laser Sintering 3D Printer, MS thesis, 2026
*Loann Jean-Paul Marcel Rio, Improvement in Human Machine Interaction in Industrial Test Bench, MS thesis, 2026
*Gauthier Bernard Anselme Bassereau, Diffusion World Model for Robotics, MS thesis, 2026
*Lenards Patriks Skrodelis, Adaptation and Generalisation of a Vision-Language-Action Model on a New Embodiment, MS thesis, 2026
*Kaur Kullamäe, Controller for the mobility subsystem of the SemuBot social humanoid robot, MS thesis, 2026
*Asier Mandiola Arrizabalaga, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/120651 Haptic-Based Teleoperation of Robots] [Haptilisel tagasisidel põhinev robotite teleoperaatorjuhtimine], MS thesis, 2025
*Dāvis Krūminš, Web-based Robotics Lab for Effortless ROS2 Development, MS thesis, 2025
*Julian Rene Leclerc, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/120648 Natural Language Human-Robot Interaction: A Modular Framework for Conversational Robot Control Using Large Language Models] [Loomuliku keele inimese-roboti suhtlus: Modulaarne raamistik vestluspõhiseks roboti juhtimiseks kasutades suuri keelemudeleid], MS thesis, 2025
*Miriam Calafa’, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/120645 Designing Multimodal Emotional Expression for a Robotic Study Companion] [Robotõpiabilise multimodaalse emotsiooniväljenduse disainimine], MS thesis, 2025
*Iryna Hurova, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/120647 Model-based Planning Using GPU-accelerated Simulator as a World Model] [Mudelipõhine planeerimine, kasutades GPU-kiirendusega simulaatorit maailmamudelina], MS thesis, 2025
*Sander Toma Võrk, Elektrooniliste termomeetrite automaatse kalibreerimissüsteemi väljatöötamine ja rakendamine, MS thesis, 2025
*Carl Hjalmar Love Hult, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/120646 SurfMotion: An Open Source Pipeline for Robotic Pipe Cutting and Welding] [SurfMotion: avatud lähtekoodiga lahendus robotiseeritud torulõikuseks ja keevitamiseks], MS thesis, 2025
*Paola Avalos Conchas, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/120643 Socially Aware Planning for Indoor Navigation] [Sotsiaalselt teadlik planeerimine siseruumides navigeerimiseks], MS thesis, 2025
*Robert Allik, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/107715 Validation of NoMaD as a Global Planner for Mobile Robots] [NoMaD'il põhineva mobiilsete robotite globaalse planeerija valideerimine], MS thesis, 2024
*Rauno Põlluäär, [https://thesis.cs.ut.ee/90ddacb8-ec9a-4f91-8272-04f185d432c6 Designing and Implementing a Bird’s-eye View Interface for a Self-driving Vehicle’s Teleoperation System] [Isejuhtiva sõiduki kaugjuhtimissüsteemile linnuvaate kasutajaliidese loomine], MS thesis, 2024
*Gautier Reynes, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/107729 VR-Enhanced Remote Inspection Framework for Semi-Autonomous Robot Fleet] [VR-võimendatud kaugkontrolli raamistik poolautonoomsete robotite laevastiku jaoks], MS thesis, 2024
*Eva Mõtshärg, [https://thesis.cs.ut.ee/6b26233d-23e6-455f-a376-ad3b09c9b693 3D-prinditava kere disain ja analüüs vabavaralisele haridusrobotile Robotont] [Design and Analysis of a 3D Printable Chassis for the Open Source Educational Robot Robotont], MS thesis, 2023
*Farnaz Baksh, [https://dspace.ut.ee/items/a7a9cc15-27e9-450c-94e8-3267f0c95c56 An Open-source Robotic Study Companion for University Students] [Avatud lähtekoodiga robotõpikaaslane üliõpilastele], MS thesis, 2023
*Igor Rybalskii, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83028 Augmented reality (AR) for enabling human-robot collaboration with ROS robots] [Liitreaalsus inimese ja roboti koostöö võimaldamiseks ROS-i robotitega], MS thesis, 2022
*Md. Maniruzzaman, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83025 Object search and retrieval in indoor environment using a Mobile Manipulator] [Objektide otsimine ja teisaldamine siseruumides mobiilse manipulaatori abil], MS thesis, 2022
*Allan Kustavus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72651 Design and Implementation of a Generalized Resource Management Architecture in the TeMoto Software Framework] [Üldise ressursihalduri disain ja teostus TeMoto tarkvara raamistikule], MS thesis, 2021
*Kristina Meister, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72350 External human-vehicle interaction - a study in the context of an autonomous ride-hailing service], MS thesis, 2021
*Muhammad Usman, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72126 Development of an Optimization-Based Motion Planner and Its ROS Interface for a Non-Holonomic Mobile Manipulator] [Optimeerimisele baseeruva liikumisplaneerija arendamine ja selle ROSi liides mitteholonoomse mobiilse manipulaatori jaoks], MS thesis, 2020
*Maarika Oidekivi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72119 Masina kavatsuse väljendamine ja tõlgendamine] [Communicating and interpreting machine intent], MS thesis, 2020
*Houman Masnavi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72118 Multi-Robot Motion Planning for Shared Payload Transportation] [Rajaplaneerimine multi-robot süsteemile jagatud lasti transportimisel], MS thesis, 2020
*Fabian Ernesto Parra Gil, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72112 Implementation of Robot Manager Subsystem for Temoto Software Framework] [Robotite Halduri alamsüsteemi väljatöötamine tarkvararaamistikule TEMOTO], MS thesis, 2020
*Zafarullah, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72125 Gaze Assisted Neural Network based Prediction of End-Point of Human Reaching Trajectories], MS thesis, 2020
*Madis K Nigol, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64339 Õppematerjalid robotplatvormile Robotont] [Study materials for robot platform Robotont], MS thesis, 2019
*Renno Raudmäe, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64341 Avatud robotplatvorm Robotont] [Open source robotics platform Robotont], MS thesis, 2019
*Asif Sattar, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64352 Human detection and distance estimation with monocular camera using YOLOv3 neural network] [Inimeste tuvastamine ning kauguse hindamine kasutades kaamerat ning YOLOv3 tehisnärvivõrku], MS thesis, 2019
*Ragnar Margus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64337 Kergliiklusvahendite jagamisteenuseks vajaliku positsioneerimismooduli loomine ja uurimine] [Develoment and testing of a IoT module for electric vehicle sharing service], MS thesis, 2019
*Pavel Šumejko, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64320 Robust Solution for Extrinsic Calibration of a 2D Laser-Rangefinder and a Monocular USB Camera] [Meetod 2D laserkaugusmõõdiku ja USB-kaamera väliseks kalibreerimiseks], MS thesis, 2019
*Dzvezdana Arsovska, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64321 Building an Efficient and Secure Software Supply Pipeline for Aerial Robotics Application] [Efektiivne ja turvaline tarkvaraarendusahel lennurobootika rakenduses], MS thesis, 2019
*Tõnis Tiimus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60713 Visuaalselt esilekutsutud potentsiaalidel põhinev aju-arvuti liides robootika rakendustes] [A VEP-based BCI for robotics applications], MS thesis, 2018
*Martin Appo, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60718 Hardware-agnostic compliant control ROS package for collaborative industrial manipulators] [Riistvarapaindlik ROSi tarkvarapakett tööstuslike robotite mööndlikuks juhtimiseks], MS thesis, 2018
*Hassan Mahmoud Shehawy Elhanash, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60711 Optical Tracking of Forearm for Classifying Fingers Poses] [Küünarvarre visuaalne jälgimine ennustamaks sõrmede asendeid], MS thesis, 2018

== Bachelor's theses ==
*Marten Ojasaar, [https://thesis.cs.ut.ee/836e60fc-0766-4271-bf95-b381f0798c2e GNSS-Denied Localization of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in Unstructured Agricultural Environments], BS thesis, 2026
*Temma Suzuki, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/123202 Sign language recognition and reasoning pipeline for human-robot interaction], BS thesis, 2026
*Yigithan Keskin, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/123200 Vision-based human posture and gesture recognition for SemuBot], BS thesis, 2026
*Danila Kobozev, Harjavabade alalisvoolumootorite juhtimislahendus avatud platvormile Robotont, BS thesis, 2026
*Kaspar Kasemägi, Modulaarne arendusplaat ”Nutilahenduste praktikumi” õppeaine jaoks, BS thesis, 2026
*Kaspar Mill, Solaride III päikeseauto akupaki arendus Bridgestone World Solar Challenge võistluseks, BS thesis, 2026
*Rasmus Miller, Induktiivse kuumotsa disain 3D printerile, BS thesis, 2026
*Anton Laidmets, Kaamerasüsteem iseseisvaks liikumiseks humanoidrobot SemuBotile, BS thesis, 2026
*Kert-Kristofer Kljutšnik, Objektituvastuse integreerimine HoloLens 2 liitreaalsuse platvormil inimese ja roboti koostööks, BS thesis, 2026
*Emil Eensaar, Orienteerumisvõistluste SPORTident märkesüsteemi finišimärgete juhtmevaba edastamine Tak-Soft ajavõtusüsteemi, BS thesis, 2026
*Karl Johan Krasilnikov, Veebirakenduse arendamine humanoidroboti SemuBot juhtimiseks, BS thesis, 2026
*Aleks Jõe, Lähinavigatsiooni arendus humanoidrobotile Semubot, BS thesis, 2026
*Raiko Torga, Power and Peripheral HAT for the Robotic Study Companion, BS thesis, 2026
*Oskar Kolk, Humanoidse robotkäe arendus SemuBotile, BS thesis, 2026
*Eliisabet Judin, Sotsiaalse humanoidroboti SemuBot skeleti disain, BS thesis, 2026
*Hanna Maria Fatkin, Mechanical Design and Development for Unmanned Ground Vehicle Casualty Evacuation Payload, BS thesis, 2026
*Kaarel-Richard Kaarelson, [https://thesis.cs.ut.ee/12b3ed0c-b3c1-473e-ae13-5063fde9850a TeMoto Action Assistant: A Web-Based Human–Robot Interface for Designing UMRF Graphs] [TeMoto Action Assistant: Veebipõhine Inimese ja Roboti Interaktsiooni Tööriist UMRF Graafide Loomiseks], BS thesis, 2025
*Oliver Voorel, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/120641 Humanoidrobot Semuboti toitesüsteemi uuendamine] [Upgrading the power system of the humanoid robot Semubot], BS thesis, 2025
*Karl Rahn, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/120632 Millimeeterlaine radari integreerimine avatud lähtekoodiga muruniiduki platvormil Open Mower] [Integration of a Millimeter-Wave Radar into the Open-Source Robotic Lawnmower Platform Open Mower], BS thesis, 2025
*Mattias Mäe, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/120628 Sõiduki kaugjuhtimise viivituse mõõtmine] [Measuring Vehicle Teleoperation Latency], BS thesis, 2025
*Jürgen Kottise, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/120626 Dockeri konteineritel põhinev haldustarkvara Robotont 3 õpperobotile] [Management software for Robotont 3 based on Docker containers], BS thesis, 2025
*Martin Kaur, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/120624 Servodel põhinev sotsiaalse robotkäe süsteem SemuBotile] [Servo Based Social Robotic Arm System for SemuBot], BS thesis, 2025
*Karl-Jürgen Siilak, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/120635 Mass Portal Grand Pharaoh XD 3D-printeri uuendamine] [Mass Portal Grand Pharaoh XD 3D-printer upgrade], BS thesis, 2025
*Usman Ali Khan, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/112197 Graphical Programming Interface for ROBOTONT, an Open-Source Educational Robot] [Graafiline programmeerimisliides avatud lähtekoodiga õpperobotile ROBOTONT], BS thesis, 2025
*Robina Zvirgzdina, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/112198 Development of an Autonomous Open-Source Inventory Performance Robot for the University of Tartu Library] [Autonoomse ROS2 võimekusega inventuuri roboti välja töötamine Tartu Ülikooli raamatukogule], BS thesis, 2025
*Omar Huseynli, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/112204 ROS Integration for the Semubot Robot] [ROSi võimekuse lisamine Semuboti robotile], BS thesis, 2025
*Albert Unn, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/105141 Suhtlusvõimekuse arendamine sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot] [Developing the ability to communicate for SemuBot, a social humanoid robot], BS thesis, 2024
*Veronika-Marina Volynets, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99943 Development of Control Electronics and Program for Robotont's Height Adjustment Mechanism] [Juhtelektroonika ja programmi väljatöötamine Robotondi kõrguse reguleerimise mehhanismile], BS thesis, 2024
*Nikita Kurenkov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99880 Flexible Screen Integration and Development of Neck Movement Mechanism for Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Humanoidroboti näo lahenduse leidmine ja rakendamine; humanoidroboti jaoks kaela mehhanismi väljatöötamine], BS thesis, 2024
*Elchin Huseynov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99668 Design and Control of a Social Humanoid Robot - SemuBot’s Hand] [Sotsiaalse Humanoidroboti Disain ja Juhtimine - SemuBoti Käsi], BS thesis, 2024
*Veronika Podliesnova, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99636 Real-Time Detection of Robot Failures by Monitoring Operator’s Brain Activity with EEG-based Brain-Computer Interface] [Reaalajas Robotirikke Tuvastamine Operaatori Ajutegevuse Jälgimise teel EEG-põhise Aju-Arvuti Liidese abil], BS thesis, 2024
*Märten Josh Peedimaa, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/107711 Rhea: An Open-Source Table Tennis Ball Launcher Robot for Multiball Training] [Avatud lähtekoodiga lauatennise palliviske robot mitmikpall treenimiseks], BS thesis, 2024
*Karl Sander Vinkel, Laadimisjaama ja transportkesta väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont [Development of charging dock and transport case for Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Raimo Köidam, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/107707 Valguslahenduse tarkvara väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of light solution software for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Robert Valge, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/107714 Toitepinge ja tarbevoolu monitoorimine ning toitehalduse püsivara loomine õpperobotil Robotont] [Monitoring supply voltage and current consumption and creating firmware for Robotont’s power management system], BS thesis, 2024
*Leonid Tšigrinski, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/107713 Õpperoboti Robotont püsivara arhitektuuri uuendamine] [Education robot "Robotont" firmware architecture updating], BS thesis, 2024
*Andres Sakk, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/107712 Avatud robotplatvormi Robotont 3 kasutajaliidese väljatöötamine] [Development of a user interface for the open robotics platform Robotont 3], BS thesis, 2024
*Kaur Kullamäe, Elektroonikalahendus ja püsivara robotkäe juhtimiseks sotsiaalsel humanoidrobotil SemuBot [Building the SemuBot arm electronics system], BS thesis, 2024
*Kristjan Madis Kask, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/107691 Käe mehaanika disain sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot] [Arm mechanics design for social humanoid robot SemuBot], BS thesis, 2024
*Sven-Ervin Paap, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/107710 ROS2 draiver õpperobotile Robotont] [ROS2 driver for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Timur Nizamov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99592 Audio System for the Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Helisüsteem sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot], BS thesis, 2024
*Georgs Narbuts, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99554 Holonomic Motion Drive System of a Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Sotsiaalse humanoidroboti SemuBoti holonoomne liikuv ajamisüsteem], BS thesis, 2024
*Iryna Hurova, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90638 Kitting station of the learning factory] [Õppetehase komplekteerimisjaam], BS thesis, 2023
*Paola Avalos Conchas, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90641 Payload transportation system of a learning factory] [Õppetehase kasuliku koorma transpordisüsteem], BS thesis, 2023
*Pille Pärnalaas, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93431 Pöördpõik ajami arendus robotplatvormile Robotont] [Development of swerve drive for robotic platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Carl Hjalmar Love Hult, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90673 Using and Evaluating the Real-time Spatial Perception System Hydra in Real-world Scenarios] [Reaalajas toimiva ruumilise taju süsteemi Hydra kasutamine ja hindamine praktilistes stsenaariumides], BS thesis, 2023
*Priit Rooden, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93432 Autonoomse laadimislahenduse väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of an autonomous charging solution for the robot platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Marko Muro, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93429 Robotondi akulahenduse ning 12 V pingeregulaatori prototüüpimine] [Prototyping battery solution and 12 V voltage regulator for Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Danel Leppenen, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93427 Nav2 PYIF: Python-based Motion Planning for ROS 2 Navigation 2] [Nav 2 PYIF: Pythoni põhine liikumise planeerija ROS 2 Navigation 2-le], BS thesis, 2023
*Kertrud Geddily Küüt, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93424 Kõrgust reguleeriv mehhanism Robotondile] [Height adjusting mechanism for Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Ingvar Drikkit, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93421 Lisaseadmete võimekuse arendamine haridusrobotile Robotont] [Developing add-on device support for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Kristo Pool, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93430 MoveIt 2 õppematerjalid] [Learning materials for MoveIt 2], BS thesis, 2023
*Erki Veeväli, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93434 Development of a Continuous Teleoperation System for Urban Road Vehicle] [Linnasõiduki pideva kaugjuhtimissüsteemi arendus], BS thesis, 2023
*Aleksandra Doroshenko, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93420 Haiglates inimesi juhatava roboti disain] [Hospital guide robot design], BS thesis, 2023
*Hui Shi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83043 Expanding the Open-source ROS Software Pack age opencv_apps with Dedicated Blob Detection Functionality] [Avatud lähtekoodiga ROS-i tarkvarakimbu opencv_apps laiendamine laigutuvasti funktsioonaalsusega], BS thesis, 2022
*Dāvis Krūmiņš, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83040 Web-based learning and software development environment for remote access of ROS robots] [Veebipõhine õppe- ja tarkvaraarenduse keskkond ROS robotite juurdepääsuks kaugteel], BS thesis, 2022
*Anna Jakovleva, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83037 Roboquiz - an interactive human-robot game] [Roboquiz - interaktiivne inimese ja roboti mäng], BS thesis, 2022
*Kristjan Laht, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=74702&year=2022Robot Localization with Fiducial Markers] [Roboti lokaliseerimine koordinaatmärkidega], BS thesis, 2022
*Hans Pärtel Pani, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83008 ROS draiver pehmerobootika haaratsile] [ROS Driver for Soft Robotic Gripper], BS thesis, 2022
*Markus Erik Sügis, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83015 Jagatud juhtimise põhimõttel realiseeritud robotite kaugjuhtimissüsteem] [A continuous teleoperating system based on shared control concept], BS thesis, 2022
*Taaniel Küla, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83007 ROS2 platvormile keevitusroboti tarkvara portotüübi loomine kasutades UR5 robot-manipulaatorit] [Welding robot software prototype for ROS2 using UR5 robot arm], BS thesis, 2022
*Rauno Põlluäär, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72672 Veebirakendus-põhine kasutajaliides avatud robotplatvormi Robotont juhtimiseks ja haldamiseks] [Web application-based user interface for controlling and managing open-source robotics platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2021
*Hendrik Olesk, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72664 Nägemisulatuses kaugjuhitava mobiilse robotmanipulaatori kasutajamugavuse tõstmine] [Improving the usability of a mobile manipulator robot for line-of-sight remote control], BS thesis, 2021
*Tarvi Tepandi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72665 Segareaalsusel põhinev kasutajaliides mobiilse roboti kaugjuhtimiseks Microsoft HoloLens 2 vahendusel] [Mixed-reality user interface for teleoperating mobile robots with Microsoft HoloLens 2], BS thesis, 2021
*Rudolf Põldma, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72674 Tartu linna Narva maantee ringristmiku digikaksik] [Digital twin for Narva street roundabout in Tartu], BS thesis, 2021
*Kwasi Akuamoah Boateng, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72804 Digital Twin of a Teaching and Learning Robotics Lab] [Robotite õpetamise ja õppimise labori digitaalne kaksik], BS thesis, 2021
*Karina Sein, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72102 Eestikeelse kõnesünteesi võimaldamine robootika arendusplatvormil ROS] [Enabling Estonian speech synthesis on the Robot Operating System (ROS)], BS thesis, 2020
*Ranno Mäesepp, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72100 Takistuste vältimise lahendus õpperobotile Robotont] [Obstacle avoidance solution for educational robot platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2020
*Igor Rybalskii, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72060 Gesture Detection Software for Human-Robot Collaboration] [Žestituvastus tarkvara inimese ja roboti koostööks], BS thesis, 2020
*Meelis Pihlap, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64292 Mitme roboti koostöö funktsionaalsuste väljatöötamine tarkvararaamistikule TeMoto] [Multi-robot collaboration functionalities for robot software development framework TeMoto], BS thesis, 2019
*Kaarel Mark, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64290 Liitreaalsuse kasutamine tootmisprotsessis asukohtade määramisel] [Augmented reality for location determination in manufacturing], BS thesis, 2019
*Kätriin Julle, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64279 Roboti KUKA youBot riistvara ja ROS-tarkvara uuendamine] [Upgrading robot KUKA youBot’s hardware and ROS-software], BS thesis, 2019
*Georg Astok, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64274 Roboti juhtimine virtuaalreaalsuses kasutades ROS-raamistikku] [Creating virtual reality user interface using only ROS framework], BS thesis, 2019
*Martin Hallist, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64275 Robotipõhine kaugkohalolu käte liigutuste ülekandmiseks] [Teleoperation robot for arms motions], BS thesis, 2019
*Ahmed Hassan Helmy Mohamed, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/63946 Software integration of autonomous robot system for mixing and serving drinks] [Jooke valmistava ja serveeriva robotsüsteemi tarkvaralahendus], BS thesis, 2019
*Kristo Allaje, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60294 Draiveripakett käte jälgimise seadme Leap Motion™ kontroller kasutamiseks robootika arendusplatvormil ROS] [Driver package for using Leap Motion™ controller on the robotics development platform ROS], BS thesis, 2018
*Martin Maidla, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60288 Avatud robotiarendusplatvormi Robotont omniliikumise ja odomeetria arendamine] [Omnimotion and odometry development for open robot development platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2018
*Raid Vellerind, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/56559 Avatud robotiarendusplatvormi ROS võimekuse loomine Tartu Ülikooli Robotexi robootikaplatvormile] [ROS driver development for the University of Tartu’s Robotex robotics platform], BS thesis, 2017
*Kalle-Gustav Kruus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/32440 Jalgpalliroboti löögimehhanismi elektroonikalahendus] [Driver circuit for a kicking mechanism of a football robot], BS thesis, 2013
*Sven Kautlenbach, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/25570 Autonoomne seade elastsusmooduli mõõtmiseks] [Electronic device for Young’s modulus measurements], BS thesis, 2011

[[Category:Theses Topics]]

Theses in Robotics

2026-08-31T07:41:06Z

Karl: /* Bachelor's theses */

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= Projects in Advanced Robotics =
''The main objective of the follwing projects is to give students experience in working with advanced robotics tehcnology. Our group is active in several R&D projects involving human-robot collaboration, intuitive teleoperation of robots, and autonomous navigation of unmanned mobile platforms. Our main software platforms are [http://www.ros.org/ Robot Operating System (ROS)] for developing software for advanced robot systems and [http://gazebosim.org/ Gazebo] for running realistic robotic simulations.''<br><br>
For further information, contact [[User:Karl|Karl Kruusamäe]].

The following is not an exhaustive list of all available thesis/research topics.

== Highlighted theses topics for 2025/2026 study year ==
# [[#Application of VLA (Vision-Language-Action) models in robotics|Application of VLA (Vision-Language-Action) models in robotics]]
# [[#LLM-based task planning for robots|LLM-based task planning for robots]]
# [[#ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers|ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers]]
# [[#SemuBOT: multiple topics|SemuBOT: multiple topics]]
# [[#ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface|ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface]]
# [[#Sign-language-based control for robots|Sign-language-based control for robots]]
# [[#Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education|Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education]]
# [[#Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle|Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle]]

== List of potential thesis topics ==
Our inventory includes but is not limited to:
<gallery mode="packed">
File:Youbot.png|120px|thumb|KUKA youBot
File:Ur5_left.png|120px|thumb|Universal Robot UR5
File:Franka_Emika_Panda.jpg|120px|thumb|Franka Emika Panda
File:Clearpath_Jackal.jpg|120px|thumb|Clearpath Jackal
File:Kinova_KG-3_Gripper.jpg|120px|thumb|Kinova 3-finger gripper
File:Xarm7.jpg|120px|thumb|UFACTORY xArm7
File:Robotont_banner.png|120px|thumb|robotont
File:Turtlebot3-waffle-pi.jpg|thumb|TurtleBot3
File:Parrot-bebop-2.jpg|thumb|Parrot Bebop 2
</gallery>

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=== ROBOTONT: Migrating Firmware Architecture to FreeRTOS and Evaluating micro-ROS Integration ===

This thesis continues the firmware development of the ROBOTONT mobile robot by modifying the existing firmware running on an STM microcontroller.
Although the architecture is [https://github.com/robotont/robotont-firmware/blob/v3.0-devel/docs/firmware_design.md modular by design], all components are executed within a single main loop, making extension and long-term maintenance difficult.

The goal of this thesis is to restructure the firmware using FreeRTOS by dividing functionality into separate tasks with defined responsibilities. In addition, the thesis examines whether micro-ROS can be implemented directly on the STM microcontroller to enable ROS-based communication at the firmware level. The work evaluates technical feasibility and resource usage to determine whether this approach is suitable for ROBOTONT.

=== ROBOTONT Lite ===
The goal of this thesis is to optimize ROBOTONT platform for cost by replacing the onboard compute and sensor with low-cost alternatives but ensuring ROS/ROS2 software compatibility.
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=== ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface ===
The goal of this thesis is to integrate graphical programming solution (e.g. Scratch or Blockly) to enable programming of Robotont by non-experts. E.g. https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2011.13706
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=== SemuBOT: multiple topics ===
In 2023/2024 many topics are developed to support the development of open-source humanoid robot project SemuBOT (https://www.facebook.com/semubotmtu/)
<hr>

=== Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education ===
Potential Topics:
* Enhance the Robot's Speech/Natural Language Capabilities
* Build a Local Language Model for the RSC
* Develop and Program the Robot’s Behavior and Personality
* Build a Digital Twin Simulation for Multimodal Interaction
* Explore the Use of the RSC as an Affective Robot to Address Students’ Academic Emotions
* Explore and Implement Cybersecurity Measures for Social Robot

[https://github.com/orgs/RobotStudyCompanion/discussions/3 More info on Github] | reach out to farnaz.baksh@ut.ee for more info
<hr>

=== Virtual reality user interface (VRUI) for intuitive teleoperation system ===
[[Image:LeapMotion.png|200px|thumb|right|Detecting 2 hands with Leap Motion Controller]]
Enhancing the user-experience of a virtual reality UI developed by [https://github.com/ut-ims-robotics/vrui_rviz Georg Astok]. Potentially adding [http://www.osvr.org/hardware-devs.html virtual reality capability] to a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L25HHFd00rc gesture- and natural-language-based robot teleoperation system].
<br>
[[Image:Temoto-working-principle-in-pics.png|x160px|Gesture-based teleoperation]]
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=== Modeling humans for human-robot interaction ===
True human-robot collaboration means that the robot must understand the actions, intention, and state of its human partner. This work invovlves using cameras and other human sensors for digitally representing and modelling humans. There are multiple stages for modeling: a) physical models of human kinematics and dynamics; b) higher level-models for recognizing human intent.<br>
[[Image:Skeletal ROS.PNG|x160px|ROS & Kinect & Skeleton-Markers Package]]
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=== Robotic avatar for telepresence ===
Integrating hand gestures and head movements to control a robot avatar in virtual reality user interface.
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=== Detection of hardware and software resources for smart integration of robots ===
Vast majority of today’s robotic applications rely on hard-coded device and algorithm usage. This project focuses on developing a Resource Snooper software, that can detect addition or removal of resources for the benefit of dynamic reconfiguration of robotic systems. This project is developed as a subsystem of [https://utnuclearroboticspublic.github.io/temoto2/index.html TeMoto].
<hr>

=== Human-Robot and Robot-Robot collaboration applications ===
Creating a demo or analysis of software capabilities related to human-robot or tobot-robot teams
* human-robot collaborative assembly
* distributed mapping; analysis and demo of existing ROS (e.g., segmap https://youtu.be/JJhEkIA1xSE) packages for multi-robot mapping
* Inaccessible region teamwork
**youbot+drone - a drone maps the environment (for example a maze) and ground vehicle uses this information to traverse the maze
**youbot+robotont - youbot cannot go up ledges but it can lift smaller robot, such as robotont, up a ledge.
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=== Mirroring human hand movements on industrial robots ===
The goal of this project is to integrate continuous control of industrial robot manipulator with a gestural telerobotics interface. The recommended tools for this thesis project are Leap Motion Controller or a standard web camera, Ultraleap, Universal Robot UR5 manipulator, and ROS.
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=== ROBOTONT: TeMoto for robotont ===
Swarm-management and UMRF-based task loading for robotont using [https://github.com/temoto-framework TeMoto] framework.
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=== Enhancing teleoperation control interface with augmented cues to provoke caution===
The task is to create a telerobot control interface where video feed from the remote site and/or a mixed-reality scene is augmented with visual cues to provoke caution in human operator.
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=== Robot-to-human interaction ===
As robots and autonomous machines start sharing the same space a humans, their actions need to be understood by the people occupying the same space. For instance, a human worker needs to understand what the robot partner is planning next or a pedestrian needs to clearly comprehend the behaviour of a driverless vehicle. To reduce the ambiguity, the robot needs mechanisms to convey its intent (whatever it is going to do next). The aim of the thesis is to outline existing methods for machines to convey their intent and develop a unified model interface for expressing that intent.
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=== Gaze-based handover prediction ===
When human needs to pass an object to a robot manipulator, the robot must understand where in 3D space the object handover occurs and then plan an appropriate motion. Human gaze can be used as the input for predicting which object to track. This thesis activities involve camera-based eye tracking and safe motion-planning.
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=== ROBOTONT: Human-height human-robot interface for Robotont ground robot ===
Robotont is an ankle-high flat mobile robot. For humans to interact with Robotont, there is a need for a compact and lightweight mechanical structure that is tall enough for comfortable human-robot interaction. The objective of the thesis is to develop the mechanical designs and build prototypes that ensure stable operation and meet the aesthetic requirements for use in public places.
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=== Stratos Explore Ultraleap demonstrator for robotics ===
The aim of this thesis is to systematically analyze the strengths and limitations of the Stratos Explore Ultraleap device in the context of controlling a robot. Subsequently implement a demonstrator application for showing off its applicability for robot control.
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=== Mixed-reality scene creation for vehicle teleoperation ===
Fusing different sensory feeds for creating high-usability teleoperation scene.
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=== Validation study for AR-based robot user-interfaces ===
Designing and carrying out a user study to validate the functionality and usability of an human-robot interface.
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=== Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle ===
The goal of this thesis is to develop the methodology for measuring the operator's situation awareness while operating an autonomous urban vehicle. Potential metrics could include driving accuracy, speed, and latency. This thesis will be conducted as part of the activities at the [https://adl.cs.ut.ee Autonomous Driving Lab].
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=== Sign-language-based control for robots ===
The goal of this thesis is to design and implement the means for interacting with a robot via conventional sign language, i.e. the human can command a robot by using sign language.
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=== LLM-based task planning for robots ===
The goal of this thesis is to enable high level task planning for autonomous robots for general purpose tasks. The thesis would leverage the LLM's reasoning and TeMoto Action Engine to achieve natural task negotiation, planning, and execution.
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=== ROBOTONT: Development of CoppeliaSim-based simulation and a digital twin ===
The objective of the thesis is to develop an easy to use simulation for Robotont gen3 using CoppeliaSim (https://www.coppeliarobotics.com/).
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=== Application of VLA (Vision-Language-Action) models in robotics ===
The goal of this thesis is to apply VLA models to real-world robotics. The thesis project will involve topics related to robots, machine learning, transformers.
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=== SemuBot x Robotont crossover ===
The goal of this thesis is to build a mechanically integrated add-on for Robotont enable playing out socially-assistive scenarios with Robotont. The resulting Robotont solution would serve as a lite version of Semubot. The thesis can adopt the approach proposed in this thesis: https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93420
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=== Robotont meets Catrobat ===
The goal of this thesis is to integrate Catrobat (https://catrobat.org) programming and control for Robotont (https://robotont.eu).
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= Completed projects =
== PhD theses ==
*Robert Valner, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/105994 Design of TeMoto, a software framework for dependable, adaptive, and collaborative autonomous robots] [TeMoto – töökindlate, adaptiivsete ja koostöövõimeliste autonoomsete robotite arendamise tarkvararaamistik], PhD thesis, 2024
*Houman Masnavi, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/91394 Visibility aware navigation] [Nähtavust arvestav navigatsioon], PhD thesis, 2023

== Master's theses ==
*Anton Rudchenko, Machine Learning-Based Control System Design for a Parallel Kinematics Machine, MS thesis, 2026
*Georgs Narbuts, Mechanical System of a Compact Selective Laser Sintering 3D Printer, MS thesis, 2026
*Loann Jean-Paul Marcel Rio, Improvement in Human Machine Interaction in Industrial Test Bench, MS thesis, 2026
*Gauthier Bernard Anselme Bassereau, Diffusion World Model for Robotics, MS thesis, 2026
*Lenards Patriks Skrodelis, Adaptation and Generalisation of a Vision-Language-Action Model on a New Embodiment, MS thesis, 2026
*Kaur Kullamäe, Controller for the mobility subsystem of the SemuBot social humanoid robot, MS thesis, 2026
*Asier Mandiola Arrizabalaga, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/120651 Haptic-Based Teleoperation of Robots] [Haptilisel tagasisidel põhinev robotite teleoperaatorjuhtimine], MS thesis, 2025
*Dāvis Krūminš, Web-based Robotics Lab for Effortless ROS2 Development, MS thesis, 2025
*Julian Rene Leclerc, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/120648 Natural Language Human-Robot Interaction: A Modular Framework for Conversational Robot Control Using Large Language Models] [Loomuliku keele inimese-roboti suhtlus: Modulaarne raamistik vestluspõhiseks roboti juhtimiseks kasutades suuri keelemudeleid], MS thesis, 2025
*Miriam Calafa’, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/120645 Designing Multimodal Emotional Expression for a Robotic Study Companion] [Robotõpiabilise multimodaalse emotsiooniväljenduse disainimine], MS thesis, 2025
*Iryna Hurova, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/120647 Model-based Planning Using GPU-accelerated Simulator as a World Model] [Mudelipõhine planeerimine, kasutades GPU-kiirendusega simulaatorit maailmamudelina], MS thesis, 2025
*Sander Toma Võrk, Elektrooniliste termomeetrite automaatse kalibreerimissüsteemi väljatöötamine ja rakendamine, MS thesis, 2025
*Carl Hjalmar Love Hult, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/120646 SurfMotion: An Open Source Pipeline for Robotic Pipe Cutting and Welding] [SurfMotion: avatud lähtekoodiga lahendus robotiseeritud torulõikuseks ja keevitamiseks], MS thesis, 2025
*Paola Avalos Conchas, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/120643 Socially Aware Planning for Indoor Navigation] [Sotsiaalselt teadlik planeerimine siseruumides navigeerimiseks], MS thesis, 2025
*Robert Allik, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/107715 Validation of NoMaD as a Global Planner for Mobile Robots] [NoMaD'il põhineva mobiilsete robotite globaalse planeerija valideerimine], MS thesis, 2024
*Rauno Põlluäär, [https://thesis.cs.ut.ee/90ddacb8-ec9a-4f91-8272-04f185d432c6 Designing and Implementing a Bird’s-eye View Interface for a Self-driving Vehicle’s Teleoperation System] [Isejuhtiva sõiduki kaugjuhtimissüsteemile linnuvaate kasutajaliidese loomine], MS thesis, 2024
*Gautier Reynes, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/107729 VR-Enhanced Remote Inspection Framework for Semi-Autonomous Robot Fleet] [VR-võimendatud kaugkontrolli raamistik poolautonoomsete robotite laevastiku jaoks], MS thesis, 2024
*Eva Mõtshärg, [https://thesis.cs.ut.ee/6b26233d-23e6-455f-a376-ad3b09c9b693 3D-prinditava kere disain ja analüüs vabavaralisele haridusrobotile Robotont] [Design and Analysis of a 3D Printable Chassis for the Open Source Educational Robot Robotont], MS thesis, 2023
*Farnaz Baksh, [https://dspace.ut.ee/items/a7a9cc15-27e9-450c-94e8-3267f0c95c56 An Open-source Robotic Study Companion for University Students] [Avatud lähtekoodiga robotõpikaaslane üliõpilastele], MS thesis, 2023
*Igor Rybalskii, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83028 Augmented reality (AR) for enabling human-robot collaboration with ROS robots] [Liitreaalsus inimese ja roboti koostöö võimaldamiseks ROS-i robotitega], MS thesis, 2022
*Md. Maniruzzaman, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83025 Object search and retrieval in indoor environment using a Mobile Manipulator] [Objektide otsimine ja teisaldamine siseruumides mobiilse manipulaatori abil], MS thesis, 2022
*Allan Kustavus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72651 Design and Implementation of a Generalized Resource Management Architecture in the TeMoto Software Framework] [Üldise ressursihalduri disain ja teostus TeMoto tarkvara raamistikule], MS thesis, 2021
*Kristina Meister, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72350 External human-vehicle interaction - a study in the context of an autonomous ride-hailing service], MS thesis, 2021
*Muhammad Usman, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72126 Development of an Optimization-Based Motion Planner and Its ROS Interface for a Non-Holonomic Mobile Manipulator] [Optimeerimisele baseeruva liikumisplaneerija arendamine ja selle ROSi liides mitteholonoomse mobiilse manipulaatori jaoks], MS thesis, 2020
*Maarika Oidekivi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72119 Masina kavatsuse väljendamine ja tõlgendamine] [Communicating and interpreting machine intent], MS thesis, 2020
*Houman Masnavi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72118 Multi-Robot Motion Planning for Shared Payload Transportation] [Rajaplaneerimine multi-robot süsteemile jagatud lasti transportimisel], MS thesis, 2020
*Fabian Ernesto Parra Gil, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72112 Implementation of Robot Manager Subsystem for Temoto Software Framework] [Robotite Halduri alamsüsteemi väljatöötamine tarkvararaamistikule TEMOTO], MS thesis, 2020
*Zafarullah, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72125 Gaze Assisted Neural Network based Prediction of End-Point of Human Reaching Trajectories], MS thesis, 2020
*Madis K Nigol, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64339 Õppematerjalid robotplatvormile Robotont] [Study materials for robot platform Robotont], MS thesis, 2019
*Renno Raudmäe, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64341 Avatud robotplatvorm Robotont] [Open source robotics platform Robotont], MS thesis, 2019
*Asif Sattar, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64352 Human detection and distance estimation with monocular camera using YOLOv3 neural network] [Inimeste tuvastamine ning kauguse hindamine kasutades kaamerat ning YOLOv3 tehisnärvivõrku], MS thesis, 2019
*Ragnar Margus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64337 Kergliiklusvahendite jagamisteenuseks vajaliku positsioneerimismooduli loomine ja uurimine] [Develoment and testing of a IoT module for electric vehicle sharing service], MS thesis, 2019
*Pavel Šumejko, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64320 Robust Solution for Extrinsic Calibration of a 2D Laser-Rangefinder and a Monocular USB Camera] [Meetod 2D laserkaugusmõõdiku ja USB-kaamera väliseks kalibreerimiseks], MS thesis, 2019
*Dzvezdana Arsovska, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64321 Building an Efficient and Secure Software Supply Pipeline for Aerial Robotics Application] [Efektiivne ja turvaline tarkvaraarendusahel lennurobootika rakenduses], MS thesis, 2019
*Tõnis Tiimus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60713 Visuaalselt esilekutsutud potentsiaalidel põhinev aju-arvuti liides robootika rakendustes] [A VEP-based BCI for robotics applications], MS thesis, 2018
*Martin Appo, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60718 Hardware-agnostic compliant control ROS package for collaborative industrial manipulators] [Riistvarapaindlik ROSi tarkvarapakett tööstuslike robotite mööndlikuks juhtimiseks], MS thesis, 2018
*Hassan Mahmoud Shehawy Elhanash, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60711 Optical Tracking of Forearm for Classifying Fingers Poses] [Küünarvarre visuaalne jälgimine ennustamaks sõrmede asendeid], MS thesis, 2018

== Bachelor's theses ==
*Marten Ojasaar, [https://thesis.cs.ut.ee/836e60fc-0766-4271-bf95-b381f0798c2e GNSS-Denied Localization of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in Unstructured Agricultural Environments], BS thesis, 2026
*Danila Kobozev, Harjavabade alalisvoolumootorite juhtimislahendus avatud platvormile Robotont, BS thesis, 2026
*Kaspar Kasemägi, Modulaarne arendusplaat ”Nutilahenduste praktikumi” õppeaine jaoks, BS thesis, 2026
*Kaspar Mill, Solaride III päikeseauto akupaki arendus Bridgestone World Solar Challenge võistluseks, BS thesis, 2026
*Rasmus Miller, Induktiivse kuumotsa disain 3D printerile, BS thesis, 2026
*Anton Laidmets, Kaamerasüsteem iseseisvaks liikumiseks humanoidrobot SemuBotile, BS thesis, 2026
*Kert-Kristofer Kljutšnik, Objektituvastuse integreerimine HoloLens 2 liitreaalsuse platvormil inimese ja roboti koostööks, BS thesis, 2026
*Emil Eensaar, Orienteerumisvõistluste SPORTident märkesüsteemi finišimärgete juhtmevaba edastamine Tak-Soft ajavõtusüsteemi, BS thesis, 2026
*Karl Johan Krasilnikov, Veebirakenduse arendamine humanoidroboti SemuBot juhtimiseks, BS thesis, 2026
*Aleks Jõe, Lähinavigatsiooni arendus humanoidrobotile Semubot, BS thesis, 2026
*Raiko Torga, Power and Peripheral HAT for the Robotic Study Companion, BS thesis, 2026
*Oskar Kolk, Humanoidse robotkäe arendus SemuBotile, BS thesis, 2026
*Eliisabet Judin, Sotsiaalse humanoidroboti SemuBot skeleti disain, BS thesis, 2026
*Hanna Maria Fatkin, Mechanical Design and Development for Unmanned Ground Vehicle Casualty Evacuation Payload, BS thesis, 2026
*Kaarel-Richard Kaarelson, [https://thesis.cs.ut.ee/12b3ed0c-b3c1-473e-ae13-5063fde9850a TeMoto Action Assistant: A Web-Based Human–Robot Interface for Designing UMRF Graphs] [TeMoto Action Assistant: Veebipõhine Inimese ja Roboti Interaktsiooni Tööriist UMRF Graafide Loomiseks], BS thesis, 2025
*Oliver Voorel, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/120641 Humanoidrobot Semuboti toitesüsteemi uuendamine] [Upgrading the power system of the humanoid robot Semubot], BS thesis, 2025
*Karl Rahn, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/120632 Millimeeterlaine radari integreerimine avatud lähtekoodiga muruniiduki platvormil Open Mower] [Integration of a Millimeter-Wave Radar into the Open-Source Robotic Lawnmower Platform Open Mower], BS thesis, 2025
*Mattias Mäe, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/120628 Sõiduki kaugjuhtimise viivituse mõõtmine] [Measuring Vehicle Teleoperation Latency], BS thesis, 2025
*Jürgen Kottise, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/120626 Dockeri konteineritel põhinev haldustarkvara Robotont 3 õpperobotile] [Management software for Robotont 3 based on Docker containers], BS thesis, 2025
*Martin Kaur, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/120624 Servodel põhinev sotsiaalse robotkäe süsteem SemuBotile] [Servo Based Social Robotic Arm System for SemuBot], BS thesis, 2025
*Karl-Jürgen Siilak, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/120635 Mass Portal Grand Pharaoh XD 3D-printeri uuendamine] [Mass Portal Grand Pharaoh XD 3D-printer upgrade], BS thesis, 2025
*Usman Ali Khan, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/112197 Graphical Programming Interface for ROBOTONT, an Open-Source Educational Robot] [Graafiline programmeerimisliides avatud lähtekoodiga õpperobotile ROBOTONT], BS thesis, 2025
*Robina Zvirgzdina, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/112198 Development of an Autonomous Open-Source Inventory Performance Robot for the University of Tartu Library] [Autonoomse ROS2 võimekusega inventuuri roboti välja töötamine Tartu Ülikooli raamatukogule], BS thesis, 2025
*Omar Huseynli, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/112204 ROS Integration for the Semubot Robot] [ROSi võimekuse lisamine Semuboti robotile], BS thesis, 2025
*Albert Unn, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/105141 Suhtlusvõimekuse arendamine sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot] [Developing the ability to communicate for SemuBot, a social humanoid robot], BS thesis, 2024
*Veronika-Marina Volynets, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99943 Development of Control Electronics and Program for Robotont's Height Adjustment Mechanism] [Juhtelektroonika ja programmi väljatöötamine Robotondi kõrguse reguleerimise mehhanismile], BS thesis, 2024
*Nikita Kurenkov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99880 Flexible Screen Integration and Development of Neck Movement Mechanism for Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Humanoidroboti näo lahenduse leidmine ja rakendamine; humanoidroboti jaoks kaela mehhanismi väljatöötamine], BS thesis, 2024
*Elchin Huseynov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99668 Design and Control of a Social Humanoid Robot - SemuBot’s Hand] [Sotsiaalse Humanoidroboti Disain ja Juhtimine - SemuBoti Käsi], BS thesis, 2024
*Veronika Podliesnova, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99636 Real-Time Detection of Robot Failures by Monitoring Operator’s Brain Activity with EEG-based Brain-Computer Interface] [Reaalajas Robotirikke Tuvastamine Operaatori Ajutegevuse Jälgimise teel EEG-põhise Aju-Arvuti Liidese abil], BS thesis, 2024
*Märten Josh Peedimaa, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/107711 Rhea: An Open-Source Table Tennis Ball Launcher Robot for Multiball Training] [Avatud lähtekoodiga lauatennise palliviske robot mitmikpall treenimiseks], BS thesis, 2024
*Karl Sander Vinkel, Laadimisjaama ja transportkesta väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont [Development of charging dock and transport case for Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Raimo Köidam, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/107707 Valguslahenduse tarkvara väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of light solution software for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Robert Valge, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/107714 Toitepinge ja tarbevoolu monitoorimine ning toitehalduse püsivara loomine õpperobotil Robotont] [Monitoring supply voltage and current consumption and creating firmware for Robotont’s power management system], BS thesis, 2024
*Leonid Tšigrinski, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/107713 Õpperoboti Robotont püsivara arhitektuuri uuendamine] [Education robot "Robotont" firmware architecture updating], BS thesis, 2024
*Andres Sakk, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/107712 Avatud robotplatvormi Robotont 3 kasutajaliidese väljatöötamine] [Development of a user interface for the open robotics platform Robotont 3], BS thesis, 2024
*Kaur Kullamäe, Elektroonikalahendus ja püsivara robotkäe juhtimiseks sotsiaalsel humanoidrobotil SemuBot [Building the SemuBot arm electronics system], BS thesis, 2024
*Kristjan Madis Kask, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/107691 Käe mehaanika disain sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot] [Arm mechanics design for social humanoid robot SemuBot], BS thesis, 2024
*Sven-Ervin Paap, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/107710 ROS2 draiver õpperobotile Robotont] [ROS2 driver for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Timur Nizamov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99592 Audio System for the Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Helisüsteem sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot], BS thesis, 2024
*Georgs Narbuts, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99554 Holonomic Motion Drive System of a Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Sotsiaalse humanoidroboti SemuBoti holonoomne liikuv ajamisüsteem], BS thesis, 2024
*Iryna Hurova, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90638 Kitting station of the learning factory] [Õppetehase komplekteerimisjaam], BS thesis, 2023
*Paola Avalos Conchas, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90641 Payload transportation system of a learning factory] [Õppetehase kasuliku koorma transpordisüsteem], BS thesis, 2023
*Pille Pärnalaas, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93431 Pöördpõik ajami arendus robotplatvormile Robotont] [Development of swerve drive for robotic platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Carl Hjalmar Love Hult, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90673 Using and Evaluating the Real-time Spatial Perception System Hydra in Real-world Scenarios] [Reaalajas toimiva ruumilise taju süsteemi Hydra kasutamine ja hindamine praktilistes stsenaariumides], BS thesis, 2023
*Priit Rooden, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93432 Autonoomse laadimislahenduse väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of an autonomous charging solution for the robot platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Marko Muro, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93429 Robotondi akulahenduse ning 12 V pingeregulaatori prototüüpimine] [Prototyping battery solution and 12 V voltage regulator for Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Danel Leppenen, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93427 Nav2 PYIF: Python-based Motion Planning for ROS 2 Navigation 2] [Nav 2 PYIF: Pythoni põhine liikumise planeerija ROS 2 Navigation 2-le], BS thesis, 2023
*Kertrud Geddily Küüt, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93424 Kõrgust reguleeriv mehhanism Robotondile] [Height adjusting mechanism for Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Ingvar Drikkit, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93421 Lisaseadmete võimekuse arendamine haridusrobotile Robotont] [Developing add-on device support for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Kristo Pool, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93430 MoveIt 2 õppematerjalid] [Learning materials for MoveIt 2], BS thesis, 2023
*Erki Veeväli, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93434 Development of a Continuous Teleoperation System for Urban Road Vehicle] [Linnasõiduki pideva kaugjuhtimissüsteemi arendus], BS thesis, 2023
*Aleksandra Doroshenko, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93420 Haiglates inimesi juhatava roboti disain] [Hospital guide robot design], BS thesis, 2023
*Hui Shi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83043 Expanding the Open-source ROS Software Pack age opencv_apps with Dedicated Blob Detection Functionality] [Avatud lähtekoodiga ROS-i tarkvarakimbu opencv_apps laiendamine laigutuvasti funktsioonaalsusega], BS thesis, 2022
*Dāvis Krūmiņš, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83040 Web-based learning and software development environment for remote access of ROS robots] [Veebipõhine õppe- ja tarkvaraarenduse keskkond ROS robotite juurdepääsuks kaugteel], BS thesis, 2022
*Anna Jakovleva, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83037 Roboquiz - an interactive human-robot game] [Roboquiz - interaktiivne inimese ja roboti mäng], BS thesis, 2022
*Kristjan Laht, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=74702&year=2022Robot Localization with Fiducial Markers] [Roboti lokaliseerimine koordinaatmärkidega], BS thesis, 2022
*Hans Pärtel Pani, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83008 ROS draiver pehmerobootika haaratsile] [ROS Driver for Soft Robotic Gripper], BS thesis, 2022
*Markus Erik Sügis, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83015 Jagatud juhtimise põhimõttel realiseeritud robotite kaugjuhtimissüsteem] [A continuous teleoperating system based on shared control concept], BS thesis, 2022
*Taaniel Küla, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83007 ROS2 platvormile keevitusroboti tarkvara portotüübi loomine kasutades UR5 robot-manipulaatorit] [Welding robot software prototype for ROS2 using UR5 robot arm], BS thesis, 2022
*Rauno Põlluäär, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72672 Veebirakendus-põhine kasutajaliides avatud robotplatvormi Robotont juhtimiseks ja haldamiseks] [Web application-based user interface for controlling and managing open-source robotics platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2021
*Hendrik Olesk, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72664 Nägemisulatuses kaugjuhitava mobiilse robotmanipulaatori kasutajamugavuse tõstmine] [Improving the usability of a mobile manipulator robot for line-of-sight remote control], BS thesis, 2021
*Tarvi Tepandi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72665 Segareaalsusel põhinev kasutajaliides mobiilse roboti kaugjuhtimiseks Microsoft HoloLens 2 vahendusel] [Mixed-reality user interface for teleoperating mobile robots with Microsoft HoloLens 2], BS thesis, 2021
*Rudolf Põldma, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72674 Tartu linna Narva maantee ringristmiku digikaksik] [Digital twin for Narva street roundabout in Tartu], BS thesis, 2021
*Kwasi Akuamoah Boateng, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72804 Digital Twin of a Teaching and Learning Robotics Lab] [Robotite õpetamise ja õppimise labori digitaalne kaksik], BS thesis, 2021
*Karina Sein, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72102 Eestikeelse kõnesünteesi võimaldamine robootika arendusplatvormil ROS] [Enabling Estonian speech synthesis on the Robot Operating System (ROS)], BS thesis, 2020
*Ranno Mäesepp, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72100 Takistuste vältimise lahendus õpperobotile Robotont] [Obstacle avoidance solution for educational robot platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2020
*Igor Rybalskii, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72060 Gesture Detection Software for Human-Robot Collaboration] [Žestituvastus tarkvara inimese ja roboti koostööks], BS thesis, 2020
*Meelis Pihlap, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64292 Mitme roboti koostöö funktsionaalsuste väljatöötamine tarkvararaamistikule TeMoto] [Multi-robot collaboration functionalities for robot software development framework TeMoto], BS thesis, 2019
*Kaarel Mark, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64290 Liitreaalsuse kasutamine tootmisprotsessis asukohtade määramisel] [Augmented reality for location determination in manufacturing], BS thesis, 2019
*Kätriin Julle, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64279 Roboti KUKA youBot riistvara ja ROS-tarkvara uuendamine] [Upgrading robot KUKA youBot’s hardware and ROS-software], BS thesis, 2019
*Georg Astok, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64274 Roboti juhtimine virtuaalreaalsuses kasutades ROS-raamistikku] [Creating virtual reality user interface using only ROS framework], BS thesis, 2019
*Martin Hallist, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64275 Robotipõhine kaugkohalolu käte liigutuste ülekandmiseks] [Teleoperation robot for arms motions], BS thesis, 2019
*Ahmed Hassan Helmy Mohamed, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/63946 Software integration of autonomous robot system for mixing and serving drinks] [Jooke valmistava ja serveeriva robotsüsteemi tarkvaralahendus], BS thesis, 2019
*Kristo Allaje, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60294 Draiveripakett käte jälgimise seadme Leap Motion™ kontroller kasutamiseks robootika arendusplatvormil ROS] [Driver package for using Leap Motion™ controller on the robotics development platform ROS], BS thesis, 2018
*Martin Maidla, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60288 Avatud robotiarendusplatvormi Robotont omniliikumise ja odomeetria arendamine] [Omnimotion and odometry development for open robot development platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2018
*Raid Vellerind, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/56559 Avatud robotiarendusplatvormi ROS võimekuse loomine Tartu Ülikooli Robotexi robootikaplatvormile] [ROS driver development for the University of Tartu’s Robotex robotics platform], BS thesis, 2017
*Kalle-Gustav Kruus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/32440 Jalgpalliroboti löögimehhanismi elektroonikalahendus] [Driver circuit for a kicking mechanism of a football robot], BS thesis, 2013
*Sven Kautlenbach, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/25570 Autonoomne seade elastsusmooduli mõõtmiseks] [Electronic device for Young’s modulus measurements], BS thesis, 2011

[[Category:Theses Topics]]

Theses in Robotics

2026-08-31T07:24:55Z

Karl: /* Master's theses */

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= Projects in Advanced Robotics =
''The main objective of the follwing projects is to give students experience in working with advanced robotics tehcnology. Our group is active in several R&D projects involving human-robot collaboration, intuitive teleoperation of robots, and autonomous navigation of unmanned mobile platforms. Our main software platforms are [http://www.ros.org/ Robot Operating System (ROS)] for developing software for advanced robot systems and [http://gazebosim.org/ Gazebo] for running realistic robotic simulations.''<br><br>
For further information, contact [[User:Karl|Karl Kruusamäe]].

The following is not an exhaustive list of all available thesis/research topics.

== Highlighted theses topics for 2025/2026 study year ==
# [[#Application of VLA (Vision-Language-Action) models in robotics|Application of VLA (Vision-Language-Action) models in robotics]]
# [[#LLM-based task planning for robots|LLM-based task planning for robots]]
# [[#ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers|ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers]]
# [[#SemuBOT: multiple topics|SemuBOT: multiple topics]]
# [[#ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface|ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface]]
# [[#Sign-language-based control for robots|Sign-language-based control for robots]]
# [[#Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education|Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education]]
# [[#Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle|Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle]]

== List of potential thesis topics ==
Our inventory includes but is not limited to:
<gallery mode="packed">
File:Youbot.png|120px|thumb|KUKA youBot
File:Ur5_left.png|120px|thumb|Universal Robot UR5
File:Franka_Emika_Panda.jpg|120px|thumb|Franka Emika Panda
File:Clearpath_Jackal.jpg|120px|thumb|Clearpath Jackal
File:Kinova_KG-3_Gripper.jpg|120px|thumb|Kinova 3-finger gripper
File:Xarm7.jpg|120px|thumb|UFACTORY xArm7
File:Robotont_banner.png|120px|thumb|robotont
File:Turtlebot3-waffle-pi.jpg|thumb|TurtleBot3
File:Parrot-bebop-2.jpg|thumb|Parrot Bebop 2
</gallery>

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=== ROBOTONT: Migrating Firmware Architecture to FreeRTOS and Evaluating micro-ROS Integration ===

This thesis continues the firmware development of the ROBOTONT mobile robot by modifying the existing firmware running on an STM microcontroller.
Although the architecture is [https://github.com/robotont/robotont-firmware/blob/v3.0-devel/docs/firmware_design.md modular by design], all components are executed within a single main loop, making extension and long-term maintenance difficult.

The goal of this thesis is to restructure the firmware using FreeRTOS by dividing functionality into separate tasks with defined responsibilities. In addition, the thesis examines whether micro-ROS can be implemented directly on the STM microcontroller to enable ROS-based communication at the firmware level. The work evaluates technical feasibility and resource usage to determine whether this approach is suitable for ROBOTONT.

=== ROBOTONT Lite ===
The goal of this thesis is to optimize ROBOTONT platform for cost by replacing the onboard compute and sensor with low-cost alternatives but ensuring ROS/ROS2 software compatibility.
<hr>

=== ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface ===
The goal of this thesis is to integrate graphical programming solution (e.g. Scratch or Blockly) to enable programming of Robotont by non-experts. E.g. https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2011.13706
<hr>

=== SemuBOT: multiple topics ===
In 2023/2024 many topics are developed to support the development of open-source humanoid robot project SemuBOT (https://www.facebook.com/semubotmtu/)
<hr>

=== Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education ===
Potential Topics:
* Enhance the Robot's Speech/Natural Language Capabilities
* Build a Local Language Model for the RSC
* Develop and Program the Robot’s Behavior and Personality
* Build a Digital Twin Simulation for Multimodal Interaction
* Explore the Use of the RSC as an Affective Robot to Address Students’ Academic Emotions
* Explore and Implement Cybersecurity Measures for Social Robot

[https://github.com/orgs/RobotStudyCompanion/discussions/3 More info on Github] | reach out to farnaz.baksh@ut.ee for more info
<hr>

=== Virtual reality user interface (VRUI) for intuitive teleoperation system ===
[[Image:LeapMotion.png|200px|thumb|right|Detecting 2 hands with Leap Motion Controller]]
Enhancing the user-experience of a virtual reality UI developed by [https://github.com/ut-ims-robotics/vrui_rviz Georg Astok]. Potentially adding [http://www.osvr.org/hardware-devs.html virtual reality capability] to a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L25HHFd00rc gesture- and natural-language-based robot teleoperation system].
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[[Image:Temoto-working-principle-in-pics.png|x160px|Gesture-based teleoperation]]
<hr>

=== Modeling humans for human-robot interaction ===
True human-robot collaboration means that the robot must understand the actions, intention, and state of its human partner. This work invovlves using cameras and other human sensors for digitally representing and modelling humans. There are multiple stages for modeling: a) physical models of human kinematics and dynamics; b) higher level-models for recognizing human intent.<br>
[[Image:Skeletal ROS.PNG|x160px|ROS & Kinect & Skeleton-Markers Package]]
<hr>

=== Robotic avatar for telepresence ===
Integrating hand gestures and head movements to control a robot avatar in virtual reality user interface.
<hr>

=== Detection of hardware and software resources for smart integration of robots ===
Vast majority of today’s robotic applications rely on hard-coded device and algorithm usage. This project focuses on developing a Resource Snooper software, that can detect addition or removal of resources for the benefit of dynamic reconfiguration of robotic systems. This project is developed as a subsystem of [https://utnuclearroboticspublic.github.io/temoto2/index.html TeMoto].
<hr>

=== Human-Robot and Robot-Robot collaboration applications ===
Creating a demo or analysis of software capabilities related to human-robot or tobot-robot teams
* human-robot collaborative assembly
* distributed mapping; analysis and demo of existing ROS (e.g., segmap https://youtu.be/JJhEkIA1xSE) packages for multi-robot mapping
* Inaccessible region teamwork
**youbot+drone - a drone maps the environment (for example a maze) and ground vehicle uses this information to traverse the maze
**youbot+robotont - youbot cannot go up ledges but it can lift smaller robot, such as robotont, up a ledge.
<hr>

=== Mirroring human hand movements on industrial robots ===
The goal of this project is to integrate continuous control of industrial robot manipulator with a gestural telerobotics interface. The recommended tools for this thesis project are Leap Motion Controller or a standard web camera, Ultraleap, Universal Robot UR5 manipulator, and ROS.
<hr>

=== ROBOTONT: TeMoto for robotont ===
Swarm-management and UMRF-based task loading for robotont using [https://github.com/temoto-framework TeMoto] framework.
<hr>

=== Enhancing teleoperation control interface with augmented cues to provoke caution===
The task is to create a telerobot control interface where video feed from the remote site and/or a mixed-reality scene is augmented with visual cues to provoke caution in human operator.
<hr>

=== Robot-to-human interaction ===
As robots and autonomous machines start sharing the same space a humans, their actions need to be understood by the people occupying the same space. For instance, a human worker needs to understand what the robot partner is planning next or a pedestrian needs to clearly comprehend the behaviour of a driverless vehicle. To reduce the ambiguity, the robot needs mechanisms to convey its intent (whatever it is going to do next). The aim of the thesis is to outline existing methods for machines to convey their intent and develop a unified model interface for expressing that intent.
<hr>

=== Gaze-based handover prediction ===
When human needs to pass an object to a robot manipulator, the robot must understand where in 3D space the object handover occurs and then plan an appropriate motion. Human gaze can be used as the input for predicting which object to track. This thesis activities involve camera-based eye tracking and safe motion-planning.
<hr>

=== ROBOTONT: Human-height human-robot interface for Robotont ground robot ===
Robotont is an ankle-high flat mobile robot. For humans to interact with Robotont, there is a need for a compact and lightweight mechanical structure that is tall enough for comfortable human-robot interaction. The objective of the thesis is to develop the mechanical designs and build prototypes that ensure stable operation and meet the aesthetic requirements for use in public places.
<hr>

=== Stratos Explore Ultraleap demonstrator for robotics ===
The aim of this thesis is to systematically analyze the strengths and limitations of the Stratos Explore Ultraleap device in the context of controlling a robot. Subsequently implement a demonstrator application for showing off its applicability for robot control.
<hr>

=== Mixed-reality scene creation for vehicle teleoperation ===
Fusing different sensory feeds for creating high-usability teleoperation scene.
<hr>

=== Validation study for AR-based robot user-interfaces ===
Designing and carrying out a user study to validate the functionality and usability of an human-robot interface.
<hr>

=== Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle ===
The goal of this thesis is to develop the methodology for measuring the operator's situation awareness while operating an autonomous urban vehicle. Potential metrics could include driving accuracy, speed, and latency. This thesis will be conducted as part of the activities at the [https://adl.cs.ut.ee Autonomous Driving Lab].
<hr>

=== Sign-language-based control for robots ===
The goal of this thesis is to design and implement the means for interacting with a robot via conventional sign language, i.e. the human can command a robot by using sign language.
<hr>

=== LLM-based task planning for robots ===
The goal of this thesis is to enable high level task planning for autonomous robots for general purpose tasks. The thesis would leverage the LLM's reasoning and TeMoto Action Engine to achieve natural task negotiation, planning, and execution.
<hr>

=== ROBOTONT: Development of CoppeliaSim-based simulation and a digital twin ===
The objective of the thesis is to develop an easy to use simulation for Robotont gen3 using CoppeliaSim (https://www.coppeliarobotics.com/).
<hr>

=== Application of VLA (Vision-Language-Action) models in robotics ===
The goal of this thesis is to apply VLA models to real-world robotics. The thesis project will involve topics related to robots, machine learning, transformers.
<hr>

=== SemuBot x Robotont crossover ===
The goal of this thesis is to build a mechanically integrated add-on for Robotont enable playing out socially-assistive scenarios with Robotont. The resulting Robotont solution would serve as a lite version of Semubot. The thesis can adopt the approach proposed in this thesis: https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93420
<hr>

=== Robotont meets Catrobat ===
The goal of this thesis is to integrate Catrobat (https://catrobat.org) programming and control for Robotont (https://robotont.eu).
<hr>

= Completed projects =
== PhD theses ==
*Robert Valner, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/105994 Design of TeMoto, a software framework for dependable, adaptive, and collaborative autonomous robots] [TeMoto – töökindlate, adaptiivsete ja koostöövõimeliste autonoomsete robotite arendamise tarkvararaamistik], PhD thesis, 2024
*Houman Masnavi, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/91394 Visibility aware navigation] [Nähtavust arvestav navigatsioon], PhD thesis, 2023

== Master's theses ==
*Anton Rudchenko, Machine Learning-Based Control System Design for a Parallel Kinematics Machine, MS thesis, 2026
*Georgs Narbuts, Mechanical System of a Compact Selective Laser Sintering 3D Printer, MS thesis, 2026
*Loann Jean-Paul Marcel Rio, Improvement in Human Machine Interaction in Industrial Test Bench, MS thesis, 2026
*Gauthier Bernard Anselme Bassereau, Diffusion World Model for Robotics, MS thesis, 2026
*Lenards Patriks Skrodelis, Adaptation and Generalisation of a Vision-Language-Action Model on a New Embodiment, MS thesis, 2026
*Kaur Kullamäe, Controller for the mobility subsystem of the SemuBot social humanoid robot, MS thesis, 2026
*Asier Mandiola Arrizabalaga, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/120651 Haptic-Based Teleoperation of Robots] [Haptilisel tagasisidel põhinev robotite teleoperaatorjuhtimine], MS thesis, 2025
*Dāvis Krūminš, Web-based Robotics Lab for Effortless ROS2 Development, MS thesis, 2025
*Julian Rene Leclerc, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/120648 Natural Language Human-Robot Interaction: A Modular Framework for Conversational Robot Control Using Large Language Models] [Loomuliku keele inimese-roboti suhtlus: Modulaarne raamistik vestluspõhiseks roboti juhtimiseks kasutades suuri keelemudeleid], MS thesis, 2025
*Miriam Calafa’, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/120645 Designing Multimodal Emotional Expression for a Robotic Study Companion] [Robotõpiabilise multimodaalse emotsiooniväljenduse disainimine], MS thesis, 2025
*Iryna Hurova, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/120647 Model-based Planning Using GPU-accelerated Simulator as a World Model] [Mudelipõhine planeerimine, kasutades GPU-kiirendusega simulaatorit maailmamudelina], MS thesis, 2025
*Sander Toma Võrk, Elektrooniliste termomeetrite automaatse kalibreerimissüsteemi väljatöötamine ja rakendamine, MS thesis, 2025
*Carl Hjalmar Love Hult, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/120646 SurfMotion: An Open Source Pipeline for Robotic Pipe Cutting and Welding] [SurfMotion: avatud lähtekoodiga lahendus robotiseeritud torulõikuseks ja keevitamiseks], MS thesis, 2025
*Paola Avalos Conchas, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/120643 Socially Aware Planning for Indoor Navigation] [Sotsiaalselt teadlik planeerimine siseruumides navigeerimiseks], MS thesis, 2025
*Robert Allik, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/107715 Validation of NoMaD as a Global Planner for Mobile Robots] [NoMaD'il põhineva mobiilsete robotite globaalse planeerija valideerimine], MS thesis, 2024
*Rauno Põlluäär, [https://thesis.cs.ut.ee/90ddacb8-ec9a-4f91-8272-04f185d432c6 Designing and Implementing a Bird’s-eye View Interface for a Self-driving Vehicle’s Teleoperation System] [Isejuhtiva sõiduki kaugjuhtimissüsteemile linnuvaate kasutajaliidese loomine], MS thesis, 2024
*Gautier Reynes, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/107729 VR-Enhanced Remote Inspection Framework for Semi-Autonomous Robot Fleet] [VR-võimendatud kaugkontrolli raamistik poolautonoomsete robotite laevastiku jaoks], MS thesis, 2024
*Eva Mõtshärg, [https://thesis.cs.ut.ee/6b26233d-23e6-455f-a376-ad3b09c9b693 3D-prinditava kere disain ja analüüs vabavaralisele haridusrobotile Robotont] [Design and Analysis of a 3D Printable Chassis for the Open Source Educational Robot Robotont], MS thesis, 2023
*Farnaz Baksh, [https://dspace.ut.ee/items/a7a9cc15-27e9-450c-94e8-3267f0c95c56 An Open-source Robotic Study Companion for University Students] [Avatud lähtekoodiga robotõpikaaslane üliõpilastele], MS thesis, 2023
*Igor Rybalskii, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83028 Augmented reality (AR) for enabling human-robot collaboration with ROS robots] [Liitreaalsus inimese ja roboti koostöö võimaldamiseks ROS-i robotitega], MS thesis, 2022
*Md. Maniruzzaman, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83025 Object search and retrieval in indoor environment using a Mobile Manipulator] [Objektide otsimine ja teisaldamine siseruumides mobiilse manipulaatori abil], MS thesis, 2022
*Allan Kustavus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72651 Design and Implementation of a Generalized Resource Management Architecture in the TeMoto Software Framework] [Üldise ressursihalduri disain ja teostus TeMoto tarkvara raamistikule], MS thesis, 2021
*Kristina Meister, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72350 External human-vehicle interaction - a study in the context of an autonomous ride-hailing service], MS thesis, 2021
*Muhammad Usman, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72126 Development of an Optimization-Based Motion Planner and Its ROS Interface for a Non-Holonomic Mobile Manipulator] [Optimeerimisele baseeruva liikumisplaneerija arendamine ja selle ROSi liides mitteholonoomse mobiilse manipulaatori jaoks], MS thesis, 2020
*Maarika Oidekivi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72119 Masina kavatsuse väljendamine ja tõlgendamine] [Communicating and interpreting machine intent], MS thesis, 2020
*Houman Masnavi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72118 Multi-Robot Motion Planning for Shared Payload Transportation] [Rajaplaneerimine multi-robot süsteemile jagatud lasti transportimisel], MS thesis, 2020
*Fabian Ernesto Parra Gil, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72112 Implementation of Robot Manager Subsystem for Temoto Software Framework] [Robotite Halduri alamsüsteemi väljatöötamine tarkvararaamistikule TEMOTO], MS thesis, 2020
*Zafarullah, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72125 Gaze Assisted Neural Network based Prediction of End-Point of Human Reaching Trajectories], MS thesis, 2020
*Madis K Nigol, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64339 Õppematerjalid robotplatvormile Robotont] [Study materials for robot platform Robotont], MS thesis, 2019
*Renno Raudmäe, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64341 Avatud robotplatvorm Robotont] [Open source robotics platform Robotont], MS thesis, 2019
*Asif Sattar, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64352 Human detection and distance estimation with monocular camera using YOLOv3 neural network] [Inimeste tuvastamine ning kauguse hindamine kasutades kaamerat ning YOLOv3 tehisnärvivõrku], MS thesis, 2019
*Ragnar Margus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64337 Kergliiklusvahendite jagamisteenuseks vajaliku positsioneerimismooduli loomine ja uurimine] [Develoment and testing of a IoT module for electric vehicle sharing service], MS thesis, 2019
*Pavel Šumejko, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64320 Robust Solution for Extrinsic Calibration of a 2D Laser-Rangefinder and a Monocular USB Camera] [Meetod 2D laserkaugusmõõdiku ja USB-kaamera väliseks kalibreerimiseks], MS thesis, 2019
*Dzvezdana Arsovska, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64321 Building an Efficient and Secure Software Supply Pipeline for Aerial Robotics Application] [Efektiivne ja turvaline tarkvaraarendusahel lennurobootika rakenduses], MS thesis, 2019
*Tõnis Tiimus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60713 Visuaalselt esilekutsutud potentsiaalidel põhinev aju-arvuti liides robootika rakendustes] [A VEP-based BCI for robotics applications], MS thesis, 2018
*Martin Appo, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60718 Hardware-agnostic compliant control ROS package for collaborative industrial manipulators] [Riistvarapaindlik ROSi tarkvarapakett tööstuslike robotite mööndlikuks juhtimiseks], MS thesis, 2018
*Hassan Mahmoud Shehawy Elhanash, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60711 Optical Tracking of Forearm for Classifying Fingers Poses] [Küünarvarre visuaalne jälgimine ennustamaks sõrmede asendeid], MS thesis, 2018

== Bachelor's theses ==
*Marten Ojasaar, [https://thesis.cs.ut.ee/836e60fc-0766-4271-bf95-b381f0798c2e GNSS-Denied Localization of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in Unstructured Agricultural Environments], BS thesis, 2026
*Danila Kobozev, Harjavabade alalisvoolumootorite juhtimislahendus avatud platvormile Robotont, BS thesis, 2026
*Kaspar Kasemägi, Modulaarne arendusplaat ”Nutilahenduste praktikumi” õppeaine jaoks, BS thesis, 2026
*Kaspar Mill, Solaride III päikeseauto akupaki arendus Bridgestone World Solar Challenge võistluseks, BS thesis, 2026
*Rasmus Miller, Induktiivse kuumotsa disain 3D printerile, BS thesis, 2026
*Anton Laidmets, Kaamerasüsteem iseseisvaks liikumiseks humanoidrobot SemuBotile, BS thesis, 2026
*Kert-Kristofer Kljutšnik, Objektituvastuse integreerimine HoloLens 2 liitreaalsuse platvormil inimese ja roboti koostööks, BS thesis, 2026
*Emil Eensaar, Orienteerumisvõistluste SPORTident märkesüsteemi finišimärgete juhtmevaba edastamine Tak-Soft ajavõtusüsteemi, BS thesis, 2026
*Karl Johan Krasilnikov, Veebirakenduse arendamine humanoidroboti SemuBot juhtimiseks, BS thesis, 2026
*Aleks Jõe, Lähinavigatsiooni arendus humanoidrobotile Semubot, BS thesis, 2026
*Raiko Torga, Power and Peripheral HAT for the Robotic Study Companion, BS thesis, 2026
*Oskar Kolk, Humanoidse robotkäe arendus SemuBotile, BS thesis, 2026
*Eliisabet Judin, Sotsiaalse humanoidroboti SemuBot skeleti disain, BS thesis, 2026
*Hanna Maria Fatkin, Mechanical Design and Development for Unmanned Ground Vehicle Casualty Evacuation Payload, BS thesis, 2026
*Kaarel-Richard Kaarelson, [https://thesis.cs.ut.ee/12b3ed0c-b3c1-473e-ae13-5063fde9850a TeMoto Action Assistant: A Web-Based Human–Robot Interface for Designing UMRF Graphs] [TeMoto Action Assistant: Veebipõhine Inimese ja Roboti Interaktsiooni Tööriist UMRF Graafide Loomiseks], BS thesis, 2025
*Oliver Voorel, Humanoidrobot Semuboti toitesüsteemi uuendamine, BS thesis, 2025
*Karl Rahn, Millimeeterlaine radari integreerimine avatud lähtekoodiga muruniiduki platvormil Open Mower, BS thesis, 2025
*Mattias Mäe, Sõiduki kaugjuhtimise viivituse mõõtmine, BS thesis, 2025
*Jürgen Kottise, Dockeri konteineritel põhinev haldustarkvara Robotont 3 õpperobotile, BS thesis, 2025
*Martin Kaur, Servodel põhinev sotsiaalse robotkäe süsteem SemuBotile, BS thesis, 2025
*Karl-Jürgen Siilak, Mass Portal Grand Pharaoh XD 3D-printeri uuendamine, BS thesis, 2025
*Usman Ali Khan, Graphical programming interface for ROBOTONT, an open-source educational robot, BS thesis, 2025
*Robina Zvirgzdina, Development of an Autonomous Open-Source Inventory Performance Robot for the University of Tartu Library, BS thesis, 2025
*Omar Huseynli, ROS integration for the Semubot robot, BS thesis, 2025
*Albert Unn, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=79937 Suhtlusvõimekuse arendamine sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot] [Developing the ability to communicate for SemuBot, a social humanoid robot], BS thesis, 2024
*Veronika-Marina Volynets, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99943 Development of Control Electronics and Program for Robotont's Height Adjustment Mechanism] [Juhtelektroonika ja programmi väljatöötamine Robotondi kõrguse reguleerimise mehhanismile], BS thesis, 2024
*Nikita Kurenkov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99880 Flexible Screen Integration and Development of Neck Movement Mechanism for Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Humanoidroboti näo lahenduse leidmine ja rakendamine; humanoidroboti jaoks kaela mehhanismi väljatöötamine], BS thesis, 2024
*Elchin Huseynov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99668 Design and Control of a Social Humanoid Robot - SemuBot’s Hand] [Sotsiaalse Humanoidroboti Disain ja Juhtimine - SemuBoti Käsi], BS thesis, 2024
*Veronika Podliesnova, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99636 Real-Time Detection of Robot Failures by Monitoring Operator’s Brain Activity with EEG-based Brain-Computer Interface] [Reaalajas Robotirikke Tuvastamine Operaatori Ajutegevuse Jälgimise teel EEG-põhise Aju-Arvuti Liidese abil], BS thesis, 2024
*Märten Josh Peedimaa, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Rhea: An Open-Source Table Tennis Ball Launcher Robot for Multiball Training] [Avatud lähtekoodiga lauatennise palliviske robot mitmikpall treenimiseks], BS thesis, 2024
*Karl Sander Vinkel, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Laadimisjaama ja transportkesta väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of charging dock and transport case for Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Raimo Köidam, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Valguslahenduse tarkvara väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of light solution software for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Robert Valge, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Toitepinge ja tarbevoolu monitoorimine ning toitehalduse püsivara loomine õpperobotil Robotont] [Monitoring supply voltage and current consumption and creating firmware for Robotont’s power management system], BS thesis, 2024
*Leonid Tšigrinski, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Õpperoboti Robotont püsivara arhitektuuri uuendamine] [Education robot "Robotont" firmware architecture updating], BS thesis, 2024
*Andres Sakk, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Avatud robotplatvormi Robotont 3 kasutajaliidese väljatöötamine] [Development of a user interface for the open robotics platform Robotont 3], BS thesis, 2024
*Kaur Kullamäe, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Elektroonikalahendus ja püsivara robotkäe juhtimiseks sotsiaalsel humanoidrobotil SemuBot] [Building the SemuBot arm electronics system], BS thesis, 2024
*Kristjan Madis Kask, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Käe mehaanika disain sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot] [Arm mechanics design for social humanoid robot SemuBot], BS thesis, 2024
*Sven-Ervin Paap, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet ROS2 draiver õpperobotile Robotont] [ROS2 driver for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Timur Nizamov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99592 Audio System for the Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Helisüsteem sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot], BS thesis, 2024
*Georgs Narbuts, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99554 Holonomic Motion Drive System of a Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Sotsiaalse humanoidroboti SemuBoti holonoomne liikuv ajamisüsteem], BS thesis, 2024
*Iryna Hurova, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90638 Kitting station of the learning factory] [Õppetehase komplekteerimisjaam], BS thesis, 2023
*Paola Avalos Conchas, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90641 Payload transportation system of a learning factory] [Õppetehase kasuliku koorma transpordisüsteem], BS thesis, 2023
*Pille Pärnalaas, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93431 Pöördpõik ajami arendus robotplatvormile Robotont] [Development of swerve drive for robotic platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Carl Hjalmar Love Hult, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90673 Using and Evaluating the Real-time Spatial Perception System Hydra in Real-world Scenarios] [Reaalajas toimiva ruumilise taju süsteemi Hydra kasutamine ja hindamine praktilistes stsenaariumides], BS thesis, 2023
*Priit Rooden, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93432 Autonoomse laadimislahenduse väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of an autonomous charging solution for the robot platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Marko Muro, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93429 Robotondi akulahenduse ning 12 V pingeregulaatori prototüüpimine] [Prototyping battery solution and 12 V voltage regulator for Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Danel Leppenen, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93427 Nav2 PYIF: Python-based Motion Planning for ROS 2 Navigation 2] [Nav 2 PYIF: Pythoni põhine liikumise planeerija ROS 2 Navigation 2-le], BS thesis, 2023
*Kertrud Geddily Küüt, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93424 Kõrgust reguleeriv mehhanism Robotondile] [Height adjusting mechanism for Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Ingvar Drikkit, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93421 Lisaseadmete võimekuse arendamine haridusrobotile Robotont] [Developing add-on device support for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Kristo Pool, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93430 MoveIt 2 õppematerjalid] [Learning materials for MoveIt 2], BS thesis, 2023
*Erki Veeväli, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93434 Development of a Continuous Teleoperation System for Urban Road Vehicle] [Linnasõiduki pideva kaugjuhtimissüsteemi arendus], BS thesis, 2023
*Aleksandra Doroshenko, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93420 Haiglates inimesi juhatava roboti disain] [Hospital guide robot design], BS thesis, 2023
*Hui Shi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83043 Expanding the Open-source ROS Software Pack age opencv_apps with Dedicated Blob Detection Functionality] [Avatud lähtekoodiga ROS-i tarkvarakimbu opencv_apps laiendamine laigutuvasti funktsioonaalsusega], BS thesis, 2022
*Dāvis Krūmiņš, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83040 Web-based learning and software development environment for remote access of ROS robots] [Veebipõhine õppe- ja tarkvaraarenduse keskkond ROS robotite juurdepääsuks kaugteel], BS thesis, 2022
*Anna Jakovleva, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83037 Roboquiz - an interactive human-robot game] [Roboquiz - interaktiivne inimese ja roboti mäng], BS thesis, 2022
*Kristjan Laht, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=74702&year=2022Robot Localization with Fiducial Markers] [Roboti lokaliseerimine koordinaatmärkidega], BS thesis, 2022
*Hans Pärtel Pani, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83008 ROS draiver pehmerobootika haaratsile] [ROS Driver for Soft Robotic Gripper], BS thesis, 2022
*Markus Erik Sügis, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83015 Jagatud juhtimise põhimõttel realiseeritud robotite kaugjuhtimissüsteem] [A continuous teleoperating system based on shared control concept], BS thesis, 2022
*Taaniel Küla, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83007 ROS2 platvormile keevitusroboti tarkvara portotüübi loomine kasutades UR5 robot-manipulaatorit] [Welding robot software prototype for ROS2 using UR5 robot arm], BS thesis, 2022
*Rauno Põlluäär, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72672 Veebirakendus-põhine kasutajaliides avatud robotplatvormi Robotont juhtimiseks ja haldamiseks] [Web application-based user interface for controlling and managing open-source robotics platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2021
*Hendrik Olesk, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72664 Nägemisulatuses kaugjuhitava mobiilse robotmanipulaatori kasutajamugavuse tõstmine] [Improving the usability of a mobile manipulator robot for line-of-sight remote control], BS thesis, 2021
*Tarvi Tepandi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72665 Segareaalsusel põhinev kasutajaliides mobiilse roboti kaugjuhtimiseks Microsoft HoloLens 2 vahendusel] [Mixed-reality user interface for teleoperating mobile robots with Microsoft HoloLens 2], BS thesis, 2021
*Rudolf Põldma, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72674 Tartu linna Narva maantee ringristmiku digikaksik] [Digital twin for Narva street roundabout in Tartu], BS thesis, 2021
*Kwasi Akuamoah Boateng, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72804 Digital Twin of a Teaching and Learning Robotics Lab] [Robotite õpetamise ja õppimise labori digitaalne kaksik], BS thesis, 2021
*Karina Sein, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72102 Eestikeelse kõnesünteesi võimaldamine robootika arendusplatvormil ROS] [Enabling Estonian speech synthesis on the Robot Operating System (ROS)], BS thesis, 2020
*Ranno Mäesepp, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72100 Takistuste vältimise lahendus õpperobotile Robotont] [Obstacle avoidance solution for educational robot platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2020
*Igor Rybalskii, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72060 Gesture Detection Software for Human-Robot Collaboration] [Žestituvastus tarkvara inimese ja roboti koostööks], BS thesis, 2020
*Meelis Pihlap, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64292 Mitme roboti koostöö funktsionaalsuste väljatöötamine tarkvararaamistikule TeMoto] [Multi-robot collaboration functionalities for robot software development framework TeMoto], BS thesis, 2019
*Kaarel Mark, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64290 Liitreaalsuse kasutamine tootmisprotsessis asukohtade määramisel] [Augmented reality for location determination in manufacturing], BS thesis, 2019
*Kätriin Julle, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64279 Roboti KUKA youBot riistvara ja ROS-tarkvara uuendamine] [Upgrading robot KUKA youBot’s hardware and ROS-software], BS thesis, 2019
*Georg Astok, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64274 Roboti juhtimine virtuaalreaalsuses kasutades ROS-raamistikku] [Creating virtual reality user interface using only ROS framework], BS thesis, 2019
*Martin Hallist, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64275 Robotipõhine kaugkohalolu käte liigutuste ülekandmiseks] [Teleoperation robot for arms motions], BS thesis, 2019
*Ahmed Hassan Helmy Mohamed, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/63946 Software integration of autonomous robot system for mixing and serving drinks] [Jooke valmistava ja serveeriva robotsüsteemi tarkvaralahendus], BS thesis, 2019
*Kristo Allaje, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60294 Draiveripakett käte jälgimise seadme Leap Motion™ kontroller kasutamiseks robootika arendusplatvormil ROS] [Driver package for using Leap Motion™ controller on the robotics development platform ROS], BS thesis, 2018
*Martin Maidla, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60288 Avatud robotiarendusplatvormi Robotont omniliikumise ja odomeetria arendamine] [Omnimotion and odometry development for open robot development platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2018
*Raid Vellerind, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/56559 Avatud robotiarendusplatvormi ROS võimekuse loomine Tartu Ülikooli Robotexi robootikaplatvormile] [ROS driver development for the University of Tartu’s Robotex robotics platform], BS thesis, 2017
*Kalle-Gustav Kruus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/32440 Jalgpalliroboti löögimehhanismi elektroonikalahendus] [Driver circuit for a kicking mechanism of a football robot], BS thesis, 2013
*Sven Kautlenbach, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/25570 Autonoomne seade elastsusmooduli mõõtmiseks] [Electronic device for Young’s modulus measurements], BS thesis, 2011

[[Category:Theses Topics]]

Theses in Robotics

2026-08-31T07:23:04Z

Karl: /* Master's theses */

[[Category:IMS-robotics]]
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= Projects in Advanced Robotics =
''The main objective of the follwing projects is to give students experience in working with advanced robotics tehcnology. Our group is active in several R&D projects involving human-robot collaboration, intuitive teleoperation of robots, and autonomous navigation of unmanned mobile platforms. Our main software platforms are [http://www.ros.org/ Robot Operating System (ROS)] for developing software for advanced robot systems and [http://gazebosim.org/ Gazebo] for running realistic robotic simulations.''<br><br>
For further information, contact [[User:Karl|Karl Kruusamäe]].

The following is not an exhaustive list of all available thesis/research topics.

== Highlighted theses topics for 2025/2026 study year ==
# [[#Application of VLA (Vision-Language-Action) models in robotics|Application of VLA (Vision-Language-Action) models in robotics]]
# [[#LLM-based task planning for robots|LLM-based task planning for robots]]
# [[#ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers|ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers]]
# [[#SemuBOT: multiple topics|SemuBOT: multiple topics]]
# [[#ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface|ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface]]
# [[#Sign-language-based control for robots|Sign-language-based control for robots]]
# [[#Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education|Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education]]
# [[#Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle|Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle]]

== List of potential thesis topics ==
Our inventory includes but is not limited to:
<gallery mode="packed">
File:Youbot.png|120px|thumb|KUKA youBot
File:Ur5_left.png|120px|thumb|Universal Robot UR5
File:Franka_Emika_Panda.jpg|120px|thumb|Franka Emika Panda
File:Clearpath_Jackal.jpg|120px|thumb|Clearpath Jackal
File:Kinova_KG-3_Gripper.jpg|120px|thumb|Kinova 3-finger gripper
File:Xarm7.jpg|120px|thumb|UFACTORY xArm7
File:Robotont_banner.png|120px|thumb|robotont
File:Turtlebot3-waffle-pi.jpg|thumb|TurtleBot3
File:Parrot-bebop-2.jpg|thumb|Parrot Bebop 2
</gallery>

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=== ROBOTONT: Migrating Firmware Architecture to FreeRTOS and Evaluating micro-ROS Integration ===

This thesis continues the firmware development of the ROBOTONT mobile robot by modifying the existing firmware running on an STM microcontroller.
Although the architecture is [https://github.com/robotont/robotont-firmware/blob/v3.0-devel/docs/firmware_design.md modular by design], all components are executed within a single main loop, making extension and long-term maintenance difficult.

The goal of this thesis is to restructure the firmware using FreeRTOS by dividing functionality into separate tasks with defined responsibilities. In addition, the thesis examines whether micro-ROS can be implemented directly on the STM microcontroller to enable ROS-based communication at the firmware level. The work evaluates technical feasibility and resource usage to determine whether this approach is suitable for ROBOTONT.

=== ROBOTONT Lite ===
The goal of this thesis is to optimize ROBOTONT platform for cost by replacing the onboard compute and sensor with low-cost alternatives but ensuring ROS/ROS2 software compatibility.
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=== ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface ===
The goal of this thesis is to integrate graphical programming solution (e.g. Scratch or Blockly) to enable programming of Robotont by non-experts. E.g. https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2011.13706
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=== SemuBOT: multiple topics ===
In 2023/2024 many topics are developed to support the development of open-source humanoid robot project SemuBOT (https://www.facebook.com/semubotmtu/)
<hr>

=== Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education ===
Potential Topics:
* Enhance the Robot's Speech/Natural Language Capabilities
* Build a Local Language Model for the RSC
* Develop and Program the Robot’s Behavior and Personality
* Build a Digital Twin Simulation for Multimodal Interaction
* Explore the Use of the RSC as an Affective Robot to Address Students’ Academic Emotions
* Explore and Implement Cybersecurity Measures for Social Robot

[https://github.com/orgs/RobotStudyCompanion/discussions/3 More info on Github] | reach out to farnaz.baksh@ut.ee for more info
<hr>

=== Virtual reality user interface (VRUI) for intuitive teleoperation system ===
[[Image:LeapMotion.png|200px|thumb|right|Detecting 2 hands with Leap Motion Controller]]
Enhancing the user-experience of a virtual reality UI developed by [https://github.com/ut-ims-robotics/vrui_rviz Georg Astok]. Potentially adding [http://www.osvr.org/hardware-devs.html virtual reality capability] to a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L25HHFd00rc gesture- and natural-language-based robot teleoperation system].
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[[Image:Temoto-working-principle-in-pics.png|x160px|Gesture-based teleoperation]]
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=== Modeling humans for human-robot interaction ===
True human-robot collaboration means that the robot must understand the actions, intention, and state of its human partner. This work invovlves using cameras and other human sensors for digitally representing and modelling humans. There are multiple stages for modeling: a) physical models of human kinematics and dynamics; b) higher level-models for recognizing human intent.<br>
[[Image:Skeletal ROS.PNG|x160px|ROS & Kinect & Skeleton-Markers Package]]
<hr>

=== Robotic avatar for telepresence ===
Integrating hand gestures and head movements to control a robot avatar in virtual reality user interface.
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=== Detection of hardware and software resources for smart integration of robots ===
Vast majority of today’s robotic applications rely on hard-coded device and algorithm usage. This project focuses on developing a Resource Snooper software, that can detect addition or removal of resources for the benefit of dynamic reconfiguration of robotic systems. This project is developed as a subsystem of [https://utnuclearroboticspublic.github.io/temoto2/index.html TeMoto].
<hr>

=== Human-Robot and Robot-Robot collaboration applications ===
Creating a demo or analysis of software capabilities related to human-robot or tobot-robot teams
* human-robot collaborative assembly
* distributed mapping; analysis and demo of existing ROS (e.g., segmap https://youtu.be/JJhEkIA1xSE) packages for multi-robot mapping
* Inaccessible region teamwork
**youbot+drone - a drone maps the environment (for example a maze) and ground vehicle uses this information to traverse the maze
**youbot+robotont - youbot cannot go up ledges but it can lift smaller robot, such as robotont, up a ledge.
<hr>

=== Mirroring human hand movements on industrial robots ===
The goal of this project is to integrate continuous control of industrial robot manipulator with a gestural telerobotics interface. The recommended tools for this thesis project are Leap Motion Controller or a standard web camera, Ultraleap, Universal Robot UR5 manipulator, and ROS.
<hr>

=== ROBOTONT: TeMoto for robotont ===
Swarm-management and UMRF-based task loading for robotont using [https://github.com/temoto-framework TeMoto] framework.
<hr>

=== Enhancing teleoperation control interface with augmented cues to provoke caution===
The task is to create a telerobot control interface where video feed from the remote site and/or a mixed-reality scene is augmented with visual cues to provoke caution in human operator.
<hr>

=== Robot-to-human interaction ===
As robots and autonomous machines start sharing the same space a humans, their actions need to be understood by the people occupying the same space. For instance, a human worker needs to understand what the robot partner is planning next or a pedestrian needs to clearly comprehend the behaviour of a driverless vehicle. To reduce the ambiguity, the robot needs mechanisms to convey its intent (whatever it is going to do next). The aim of the thesis is to outline existing methods for machines to convey their intent and develop a unified model interface for expressing that intent.
<hr>

=== Gaze-based handover prediction ===
When human needs to pass an object to a robot manipulator, the robot must understand where in 3D space the object handover occurs and then plan an appropriate motion. Human gaze can be used as the input for predicting which object to track. This thesis activities involve camera-based eye tracking and safe motion-planning.
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=== ROBOTONT: Human-height human-robot interface for Robotont ground robot ===
Robotont is an ankle-high flat mobile robot. For humans to interact with Robotont, there is a need for a compact and lightweight mechanical structure that is tall enough for comfortable human-robot interaction. The objective of the thesis is to develop the mechanical designs and build prototypes that ensure stable operation and meet the aesthetic requirements for use in public places.
<hr>

=== Stratos Explore Ultraleap demonstrator for robotics ===
The aim of this thesis is to systematically analyze the strengths and limitations of the Stratos Explore Ultraleap device in the context of controlling a robot. Subsequently implement a demonstrator application for showing off its applicability for robot control.
<hr>

=== Mixed-reality scene creation for vehicle teleoperation ===
Fusing different sensory feeds for creating high-usability teleoperation scene.
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=== Validation study for AR-based robot user-interfaces ===
Designing and carrying out a user study to validate the functionality and usability of an human-robot interface.
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=== Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle ===
The goal of this thesis is to develop the methodology for measuring the operator's situation awareness while operating an autonomous urban vehicle. Potential metrics could include driving accuracy, speed, and latency. This thesis will be conducted as part of the activities at the [https://adl.cs.ut.ee Autonomous Driving Lab].
<hr>

=== Sign-language-based control for robots ===
The goal of this thesis is to design and implement the means for interacting with a robot via conventional sign language, i.e. the human can command a robot by using sign language.
<hr>

=== LLM-based task planning for robots ===
The goal of this thesis is to enable high level task planning for autonomous robots for general purpose tasks. The thesis would leverage the LLM's reasoning and TeMoto Action Engine to achieve natural task negotiation, planning, and execution.
<hr>

=== ROBOTONT: Development of CoppeliaSim-based simulation and a digital twin ===
The objective of the thesis is to develop an easy to use simulation for Robotont gen3 using CoppeliaSim (https://www.coppeliarobotics.com/).
<hr>

=== Application of VLA (Vision-Language-Action) models in robotics ===
The goal of this thesis is to apply VLA models to real-world robotics. The thesis project will involve topics related to robots, machine learning, transformers.
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=== SemuBot x Robotont crossover ===
The goal of this thesis is to build a mechanically integrated add-on for Robotont enable playing out socially-assistive scenarios with Robotont. The resulting Robotont solution would serve as a lite version of Semubot. The thesis can adopt the approach proposed in this thesis: https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93420
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=== Robotont meets Catrobat ===
The goal of this thesis is to integrate Catrobat (https://catrobat.org) programming and control for Robotont (https://robotont.eu).
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= Completed projects =
== PhD theses ==
*Robert Valner, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/105994 Design of TeMoto, a software framework for dependable, adaptive, and collaborative autonomous robots] [TeMoto – töökindlate, adaptiivsete ja koostöövõimeliste autonoomsete robotite arendamise tarkvararaamistik], PhD thesis, 2024
*Houman Masnavi, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/91394 Visibility aware navigation] [Nähtavust arvestav navigatsioon], PhD thesis, 2023

== Master's theses ==
*Anton Rudchenko, Machine Learning-Based Control System Design for a Parallel Kinematics Machine, MS thesis, 2026
*Georgs Narbuts, Mechanical System of a Compact Selective Laser Sintering 3D Printer, MS thesis, 2026
*Loann Jean-Paul Marcel Rio, Improvement in Human Machine Interaction in Industrial Test Bench, MS thesis, 2026
*Gauthier Bernard Anselme Bassereau, Diffusion World Model for Robotics, MS thesis, 2026
*Lenards Patriks Skrodelis, Adaptation and Generalisation of a Vision-Language-Action Model on a New Embodiment, MS thesis, 2026
*Kaur Kullamäe, Controller for the mobility subsystem of the SemuBot social humanoid robot, MS thesis, 2026
*Asier Mandiola Arrizabalaga, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/120651 Haptic-Based Teleoperation of Robots] [Haptilisel tagasisidel põhinev robotite teleoperaatorjuhtimine], MS thesis, 2025
*Dāvis Krūminš, Web-based Robotics Lab for Effortless ROS2 Development, MS thesis, 2025
*Julian Rene Leclerc, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/120648 Natural Language Human-Robot Interaction: A Modular Framework for Conversational Robot Control Using Large Language Models] [Loomuliku keele inimese-roboti suhtlus: Modulaarne raamistik vestluspõhiseks roboti juhtimiseks kasutades suuri keelemudeleid], MS thesis, 2025
*Miriam Calafa’, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/120645 Designing Multimodal Emotional Expression for a Robotic Study Companion] [Robotõpiabilise multimodaalse emotsiooniväljenduse disainimine], MS thesis, 2025
*Iryna Hurova, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/120647 Model-based Planning Using GPU-accelerated Simulator as a World Model] [Mudelipõhine planeerimine, kasutades GPU-kiirendusega simulaatorit maailmamudelina], MS thesis, 2025
*Sander Toma Võrk, Elektrooniliste termomeetrite automaatse kalibreerimissüsteemi väljatöötamine ja rakendamine, MS thesis, 2025
*Carl Hjalmar Love Hult, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/120646 SurfMotion: An Open Source Pipeline for Robotic Pipe Cutting and Welding] [SurfMotion: avatud lähtekoodiga lahendus robotiseeritud torulõikuseks ja keevitamiseks], MS thesis, 2025
*Paola Avalos Conchas, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/120643 Socially Aware Planning for Indoor Navigation] [Sotsiaalselt teadlik planeerimine siseruumides navigeerimiseks], MS thesis, 2025
*Robert Allik, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/107715 Validation of NoMaD as a Global Planner for Mobile Robots] [NoMaD'il põhineva mobiilsete robotite globaalse planeerija valideerimine], MS thesis, 2024
*Rauno Põlluäär, [https://thesis.cs.ut.ee/90ddacb8-ec9a-4f91-8272-04f185d432c6 Designing and Implementing a Bird’s-eye View Interface for a Self-driving Vehicle’s Teleoperation System] [Isejuhtiva sõiduki kaugjuhtimissüsteemile linnuvaate kasutajaliidese loomine], MS thesis, 2024
*Gautier Reynes, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/107729 VR-Enhanced Remote Inspection Framework for Semi-Autonomous Robot Fleet] [VR-võimendatud kaugkontrolli raamistik poolautonoomsete robotite laevastiku jaoks], MS thesis, 2024
*Eva Mõtshärg, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=77385 3D-prinditava kere disain ja analüüs vabavaralisele haridusrobotile Robotont] [Design and Analysis of a 3D Printable Chassis for the Open Source Educational Robot Robotont], MS thesis, 2023
*Farnaz Baksh, [https://dspace.ut.ee/items/a7a9cc15-27e9-450c-94e8-3267f0c95c56 An Open-source Robotic Study Companion for University Students] [Avatud lähtekoodiga robotõpikaaslane üliõpilastele], MS thesis, 2023
*Igor Rybalskii, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83028 Augmented reality (AR) for enabling human-robot collaboration with ROS robots] [Liitreaalsus inimese ja roboti koostöö võimaldamiseks ROS-i robotitega], MS thesis, 2022
*Md. Maniruzzaman, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83025 Object search and retrieval in indoor environment using a Mobile Manipulator] [Objektide otsimine ja teisaldamine siseruumides mobiilse manipulaatori abil], MS thesis, 2022
*Allan Kustavus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72651 Design and Implementation of a Generalized Resource Management Architecture in the TeMoto Software Framework] [Üldise ressursihalduri disain ja teostus TeMoto tarkvara raamistikule], MS thesis, 2021
*Kristina Meister, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72350 External human-vehicle interaction - a study in the context of an autonomous ride-hailing service], MS thesis, 2021
*Muhammad Usman, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72126 Development of an Optimization-Based Motion Planner and Its ROS Interface for a Non-Holonomic Mobile Manipulator] [Optimeerimisele baseeruva liikumisplaneerija arendamine ja selle ROSi liides mitteholonoomse mobiilse manipulaatori jaoks], MS thesis, 2020
*Maarika Oidekivi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72119 Masina kavatsuse väljendamine ja tõlgendamine] [Communicating and interpreting machine intent], MS thesis, 2020
*Houman Masnavi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72118 Multi-Robot Motion Planning for Shared Payload Transportation] [Rajaplaneerimine multi-robot süsteemile jagatud lasti transportimisel], MS thesis, 2020
*Fabian Ernesto Parra Gil, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72112 Implementation of Robot Manager Subsystem for Temoto Software Framework] [Robotite Halduri alamsüsteemi väljatöötamine tarkvararaamistikule TEMOTO], MS thesis, 2020
*Zafarullah, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72125 Gaze Assisted Neural Network based Prediction of End-Point of Human Reaching Trajectories], MS thesis, 2020
*Madis K Nigol, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64339 Õppematerjalid robotplatvormile Robotont] [Study materials for robot platform Robotont], MS thesis, 2019
*Renno Raudmäe, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64341 Avatud robotplatvorm Robotont] [Open source robotics platform Robotont], MS thesis, 2019
*Asif Sattar, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64352 Human detection and distance estimation with monocular camera using YOLOv3 neural network] [Inimeste tuvastamine ning kauguse hindamine kasutades kaamerat ning YOLOv3 tehisnärvivõrku], MS thesis, 2019
*Ragnar Margus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64337 Kergliiklusvahendite jagamisteenuseks vajaliku positsioneerimismooduli loomine ja uurimine] [Develoment and testing of a IoT module for electric vehicle sharing service], MS thesis, 2019
*Pavel Šumejko, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64320 Robust Solution for Extrinsic Calibration of a 2D Laser-Rangefinder and a Monocular USB Camera] [Meetod 2D laserkaugusmõõdiku ja USB-kaamera väliseks kalibreerimiseks], MS thesis, 2019
*Dzvezdana Arsovska, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64321 Building an Efficient and Secure Software Supply Pipeline for Aerial Robotics Application] [Efektiivne ja turvaline tarkvaraarendusahel lennurobootika rakenduses], MS thesis, 2019
*Tõnis Tiimus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60713 Visuaalselt esilekutsutud potentsiaalidel põhinev aju-arvuti liides robootika rakendustes] [A VEP-based BCI for robotics applications], MS thesis, 2018
*Martin Appo, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60718 Hardware-agnostic compliant control ROS package for collaborative industrial manipulators] [Riistvarapaindlik ROSi tarkvarapakett tööstuslike robotite mööndlikuks juhtimiseks], MS thesis, 2018
*Hassan Mahmoud Shehawy Elhanash, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60711 Optical Tracking of Forearm for Classifying Fingers Poses] [Küünarvarre visuaalne jälgimine ennustamaks sõrmede asendeid], MS thesis, 2018

== Bachelor's theses ==
*Marten Ojasaar, [https://thesis.cs.ut.ee/836e60fc-0766-4271-bf95-b381f0798c2e GNSS-Denied Localization of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in Unstructured Agricultural Environments], BS thesis, 2026
*Danila Kobozev, Harjavabade alalisvoolumootorite juhtimislahendus avatud platvormile Robotont, BS thesis, 2026
*Kaspar Kasemägi, Modulaarne arendusplaat ”Nutilahenduste praktikumi” õppeaine jaoks, BS thesis, 2026
*Kaspar Mill, Solaride III päikeseauto akupaki arendus Bridgestone World Solar Challenge võistluseks, BS thesis, 2026
*Rasmus Miller, Induktiivse kuumotsa disain 3D printerile, BS thesis, 2026
*Anton Laidmets, Kaamerasüsteem iseseisvaks liikumiseks humanoidrobot SemuBotile, BS thesis, 2026
*Kert-Kristofer Kljutšnik, Objektituvastuse integreerimine HoloLens 2 liitreaalsuse platvormil inimese ja roboti koostööks, BS thesis, 2026
*Emil Eensaar, Orienteerumisvõistluste SPORTident märkesüsteemi finišimärgete juhtmevaba edastamine Tak-Soft ajavõtusüsteemi, BS thesis, 2026
*Karl Johan Krasilnikov, Veebirakenduse arendamine humanoidroboti SemuBot juhtimiseks, BS thesis, 2026
*Aleks Jõe, Lähinavigatsiooni arendus humanoidrobotile Semubot, BS thesis, 2026
*Raiko Torga, Power and Peripheral HAT for the Robotic Study Companion, BS thesis, 2026
*Oskar Kolk, Humanoidse robotkäe arendus SemuBotile, BS thesis, 2026
*Eliisabet Judin, Sotsiaalse humanoidroboti SemuBot skeleti disain, BS thesis, 2026
*Hanna Maria Fatkin, Mechanical Design and Development for Unmanned Ground Vehicle Casualty Evacuation Payload, BS thesis, 2026
*Kaarel-Richard Kaarelson, [https://thesis.cs.ut.ee/12b3ed0c-b3c1-473e-ae13-5063fde9850a TeMoto Action Assistant: A Web-Based Human–Robot Interface for Designing UMRF Graphs] [TeMoto Action Assistant: Veebipõhine Inimese ja Roboti Interaktsiooni Tööriist UMRF Graafide Loomiseks], BS thesis, 2025
*Oliver Voorel, Humanoidrobot Semuboti toitesüsteemi uuendamine, BS thesis, 2025
*Karl Rahn, Millimeeterlaine radari integreerimine avatud lähtekoodiga muruniiduki platvormil Open Mower, BS thesis, 2025
*Mattias Mäe, Sõiduki kaugjuhtimise viivituse mõõtmine, BS thesis, 2025
*Jürgen Kottise, Dockeri konteineritel põhinev haldustarkvara Robotont 3 õpperobotile, BS thesis, 2025
*Martin Kaur, Servodel põhinev sotsiaalse robotkäe süsteem SemuBotile, BS thesis, 2025
*Karl-Jürgen Siilak, Mass Portal Grand Pharaoh XD 3D-printeri uuendamine, BS thesis, 2025
*Usman Ali Khan, Graphical programming interface for ROBOTONT, an open-source educational robot, BS thesis, 2025
*Robina Zvirgzdina, Development of an Autonomous Open-Source Inventory Performance Robot for the University of Tartu Library, BS thesis, 2025
*Omar Huseynli, ROS integration for the Semubot robot, BS thesis, 2025
*Albert Unn, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=79937 Suhtlusvõimekuse arendamine sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot] [Developing the ability to communicate for SemuBot, a social humanoid robot], BS thesis, 2024
*Veronika-Marina Volynets, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99943 Development of Control Electronics and Program for Robotont's Height Adjustment Mechanism] [Juhtelektroonika ja programmi väljatöötamine Robotondi kõrguse reguleerimise mehhanismile], BS thesis, 2024
*Nikita Kurenkov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99880 Flexible Screen Integration and Development of Neck Movement Mechanism for Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Humanoidroboti näo lahenduse leidmine ja rakendamine; humanoidroboti jaoks kaela mehhanismi väljatöötamine], BS thesis, 2024
*Elchin Huseynov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99668 Design and Control of a Social Humanoid Robot - SemuBot’s Hand] [Sotsiaalse Humanoidroboti Disain ja Juhtimine - SemuBoti Käsi], BS thesis, 2024
*Veronika Podliesnova, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99636 Real-Time Detection of Robot Failures by Monitoring Operator’s Brain Activity with EEG-based Brain-Computer Interface] [Reaalajas Robotirikke Tuvastamine Operaatori Ajutegevuse Jälgimise teel EEG-põhise Aju-Arvuti Liidese abil], BS thesis, 2024
*Märten Josh Peedimaa, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Rhea: An Open-Source Table Tennis Ball Launcher Robot for Multiball Training] [Avatud lähtekoodiga lauatennise palliviske robot mitmikpall treenimiseks], BS thesis, 2024
*Karl Sander Vinkel, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Laadimisjaama ja transportkesta väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of charging dock and transport case for Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Raimo Köidam, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Valguslahenduse tarkvara väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of light solution software for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Robert Valge, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Toitepinge ja tarbevoolu monitoorimine ning toitehalduse püsivara loomine õpperobotil Robotont] [Monitoring supply voltage and current consumption and creating firmware for Robotont’s power management system], BS thesis, 2024
*Leonid Tšigrinski, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Õpperoboti Robotont püsivara arhitektuuri uuendamine] [Education robot "Robotont" firmware architecture updating], BS thesis, 2024
*Andres Sakk, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Avatud robotplatvormi Robotont 3 kasutajaliidese väljatöötamine] [Development of a user interface for the open robotics platform Robotont 3], BS thesis, 2024
*Kaur Kullamäe, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Elektroonikalahendus ja püsivara robotkäe juhtimiseks sotsiaalsel humanoidrobotil SemuBot] [Building the SemuBot arm electronics system], BS thesis, 2024
*Kristjan Madis Kask, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Käe mehaanika disain sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot] [Arm mechanics design for social humanoid robot SemuBot], BS thesis, 2024
*Sven-Ervin Paap, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet ROS2 draiver õpperobotile Robotont] [ROS2 driver for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Timur Nizamov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99592 Audio System for the Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Helisüsteem sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot], BS thesis, 2024
*Georgs Narbuts, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99554 Holonomic Motion Drive System of a Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Sotsiaalse humanoidroboti SemuBoti holonoomne liikuv ajamisüsteem], BS thesis, 2024
*Iryna Hurova, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90638 Kitting station of the learning factory] [Õppetehase komplekteerimisjaam], BS thesis, 2023
*Paola Avalos Conchas, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90641 Payload transportation system of a learning factory] [Õppetehase kasuliku koorma transpordisüsteem], BS thesis, 2023
*Pille Pärnalaas, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93431 Pöördpõik ajami arendus robotplatvormile Robotont] [Development of swerve drive for robotic platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Carl Hjalmar Love Hult, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90673 Using and Evaluating the Real-time Spatial Perception System Hydra in Real-world Scenarios] [Reaalajas toimiva ruumilise taju süsteemi Hydra kasutamine ja hindamine praktilistes stsenaariumides], BS thesis, 2023
*Priit Rooden, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93432 Autonoomse laadimislahenduse väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of an autonomous charging solution for the robot platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Marko Muro, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93429 Robotondi akulahenduse ning 12 V pingeregulaatori prototüüpimine] [Prototyping battery solution and 12 V voltage regulator for Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Danel Leppenen, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93427 Nav2 PYIF: Python-based Motion Planning for ROS 2 Navigation 2] [Nav 2 PYIF: Pythoni põhine liikumise planeerija ROS 2 Navigation 2-le], BS thesis, 2023
*Kertrud Geddily Küüt, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93424 Kõrgust reguleeriv mehhanism Robotondile] [Height adjusting mechanism for Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Ingvar Drikkit, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93421 Lisaseadmete võimekuse arendamine haridusrobotile Robotont] [Developing add-on device support for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Kristo Pool, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93430 MoveIt 2 õppematerjalid] [Learning materials for MoveIt 2], BS thesis, 2023
*Erki Veeväli, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93434 Development of a Continuous Teleoperation System for Urban Road Vehicle] [Linnasõiduki pideva kaugjuhtimissüsteemi arendus], BS thesis, 2023
*Aleksandra Doroshenko, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93420 Haiglates inimesi juhatava roboti disain] [Hospital guide robot design], BS thesis, 2023
*Hui Shi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83043 Expanding the Open-source ROS Software Pack age opencv_apps with Dedicated Blob Detection Functionality] [Avatud lähtekoodiga ROS-i tarkvarakimbu opencv_apps laiendamine laigutuvasti funktsioonaalsusega], BS thesis, 2022
*Dāvis Krūmiņš, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83040 Web-based learning and software development environment for remote access of ROS robots] [Veebipõhine õppe- ja tarkvaraarenduse keskkond ROS robotite juurdepääsuks kaugteel], BS thesis, 2022
*Anna Jakovleva, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83037 Roboquiz - an interactive human-robot game] [Roboquiz - interaktiivne inimese ja roboti mäng], BS thesis, 2022
*Kristjan Laht, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=74702&year=2022Robot Localization with Fiducial Markers] [Roboti lokaliseerimine koordinaatmärkidega], BS thesis, 2022
*Hans Pärtel Pani, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83008 ROS draiver pehmerobootika haaratsile] [ROS Driver for Soft Robotic Gripper], BS thesis, 2022
*Markus Erik Sügis, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83015 Jagatud juhtimise põhimõttel realiseeritud robotite kaugjuhtimissüsteem] [A continuous teleoperating system based on shared control concept], BS thesis, 2022
*Taaniel Küla, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83007 ROS2 platvormile keevitusroboti tarkvara portotüübi loomine kasutades UR5 robot-manipulaatorit] [Welding robot software prototype for ROS2 using UR5 robot arm], BS thesis, 2022
*Rauno Põlluäär, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72672 Veebirakendus-põhine kasutajaliides avatud robotplatvormi Robotont juhtimiseks ja haldamiseks] [Web application-based user interface for controlling and managing open-source robotics platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2021
*Hendrik Olesk, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72664 Nägemisulatuses kaugjuhitava mobiilse robotmanipulaatori kasutajamugavuse tõstmine] [Improving the usability of a mobile manipulator robot for line-of-sight remote control], BS thesis, 2021
*Tarvi Tepandi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72665 Segareaalsusel põhinev kasutajaliides mobiilse roboti kaugjuhtimiseks Microsoft HoloLens 2 vahendusel] [Mixed-reality user interface for teleoperating mobile robots with Microsoft HoloLens 2], BS thesis, 2021
*Rudolf Põldma, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72674 Tartu linna Narva maantee ringristmiku digikaksik] [Digital twin for Narva street roundabout in Tartu], BS thesis, 2021
*Kwasi Akuamoah Boateng, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72804 Digital Twin of a Teaching and Learning Robotics Lab] [Robotite õpetamise ja õppimise labori digitaalne kaksik], BS thesis, 2021
*Karina Sein, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72102 Eestikeelse kõnesünteesi võimaldamine robootika arendusplatvormil ROS] [Enabling Estonian speech synthesis on the Robot Operating System (ROS)], BS thesis, 2020
*Ranno Mäesepp, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72100 Takistuste vältimise lahendus õpperobotile Robotont] [Obstacle avoidance solution for educational robot platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2020
*Igor Rybalskii, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72060 Gesture Detection Software for Human-Robot Collaboration] [Žestituvastus tarkvara inimese ja roboti koostööks], BS thesis, 2020
*Meelis Pihlap, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64292 Mitme roboti koostöö funktsionaalsuste väljatöötamine tarkvararaamistikule TeMoto] [Multi-robot collaboration functionalities for robot software development framework TeMoto], BS thesis, 2019
*Kaarel Mark, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64290 Liitreaalsuse kasutamine tootmisprotsessis asukohtade määramisel] [Augmented reality for location determination in manufacturing], BS thesis, 2019
*Kätriin Julle, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64279 Roboti KUKA youBot riistvara ja ROS-tarkvara uuendamine] [Upgrading robot KUKA youBot’s hardware and ROS-software], BS thesis, 2019
*Georg Astok, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64274 Roboti juhtimine virtuaalreaalsuses kasutades ROS-raamistikku] [Creating virtual reality user interface using only ROS framework], BS thesis, 2019
*Martin Hallist, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64275 Robotipõhine kaugkohalolu käte liigutuste ülekandmiseks] [Teleoperation robot for arms motions], BS thesis, 2019
*Ahmed Hassan Helmy Mohamed, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/63946 Software integration of autonomous robot system for mixing and serving drinks] [Jooke valmistava ja serveeriva robotsüsteemi tarkvaralahendus], BS thesis, 2019
*Kristo Allaje, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60294 Draiveripakett käte jälgimise seadme Leap Motion™ kontroller kasutamiseks robootika arendusplatvormil ROS] [Driver package for using Leap Motion™ controller on the robotics development platform ROS], BS thesis, 2018
*Martin Maidla, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60288 Avatud robotiarendusplatvormi Robotont omniliikumise ja odomeetria arendamine] [Omnimotion and odometry development for open robot development platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2018
*Raid Vellerind, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/56559 Avatud robotiarendusplatvormi ROS võimekuse loomine Tartu Ülikooli Robotexi robootikaplatvormile] [ROS driver development for the University of Tartu’s Robotex robotics platform], BS thesis, 2017
*Kalle-Gustav Kruus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/32440 Jalgpalliroboti löögimehhanismi elektroonikalahendus] [Driver circuit for a kicking mechanism of a football robot], BS thesis, 2013
*Sven Kautlenbach, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/25570 Autonoomne seade elastsusmooduli mõõtmiseks] [Electronic device for Young’s modulus measurements], BS thesis, 2011

[[Category:Theses Topics]]

Theses in Robotics

2026-08-31T07:18:19Z

Karl: /* Bachelor's theses */

[[Category:IMS-robotics]]
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= Projects in Advanced Robotics =
''The main objective of the follwing projects is to give students experience in working with advanced robotics tehcnology. Our group is active in several R&D projects involving human-robot collaboration, intuitive teleoperation of robots, and autonomous navigation of unmanned mobile platforms. Our main software platforms are [http://www.ros.org/ Robot Operating System (ROS)] for developing software for advanced robot systems and [http://gazebosim.org/ Gazebo] for running realistic robotic simulations.''<br><br>
For further information, contact [[User:Karl|Karl Kruusamäe]].

The following is not an exhaustive list of all available thesis/research topics.

== Highlighted theses topics for 2025/2026 study year ==
# [[#Application of VLA (Vision-Language-Action) models in robotics|Application of VLA (Vision-Language-Action) models in robotics]]
# [[#LLM-based task planning for robots|LLM-based task planning for robots]]
# [[#ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers|ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers]]
# [[#SemuBOT: multiple topics|SemuBOT: multiple topics]]
# [[#ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface|ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface]]
# [[#Sign-language-based control for robots|Sign-language-based control for robots]]
# [[#Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education|Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education]]
# [[#Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle|Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle]]

== List of potential thesis topics ==
Our inventory includes but is not limited to:
<gallery mode="packed">
File:Youbot.png|120px|thumb|KUKA youBot
File:Ur5_left.png|120px|thumb|Universal Robot UR5
File:Franka_Emika_Panda.jpg|120px|thumb|Franka Emika Panda
File:Clearpath_Jackal.jpg|120px|thumb|Clearpath Jackal
File:Kinova_KG-3_Gripper.jpg|120px|thumb|Kinova 3-finger gripper
File:Xarm7.jpg|120px|thumb|UFACTORY xArm7
File:Robotont_banner.png|120px|thumb|robotont
File:Turtlebot3-waffle-pi.jpg|thumb|TurtleBot3
File:Parrot-bebop-2.jpg|thumb|Parrot Bebop 2
</gallery>

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=== ROBOTONT: Migrating Firmware Architecture to FreeRTOS and Evaluating micro-ROS Integration ===

This thesis continues the firmware development of the ROBOTONT mobile robot by modifying the existing firmware running on an STM microcontroller.
Although the architecture is [https://github.com/robotont/robotont-firmware/blob/v3.0-devel/docs/firmware_design.md modular by design], all components are executed within a single main loop, making extension and long-term maintenance difficult.

The goal of this thesis is to restructure the firmware using FreeRTOS by dividing functionality into separate tasks with defined responsibilities. In addition, the thesis examines whether micro-ROS can be implemented directly on the STM microcontroller to enable ROS-based communication at the firmware level. The work evaluates technical feasibility and resource usage to determine whether this approach is suitable for ROBOTONT.

=== ROBOTONT Lite ===
The goal of this thesis is to optimize ROBOTONT platform for cost by replacing the onboard compute and sensor with low-cost alternatives but ensuring ROS/ROS2 software compatibility.
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=== ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface ===
The goal of this thesis is to integrate graphical programming solution (e.g. Scratch or Blockly) to enable programming of Robotont by non-experts. E.g. https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2011.13706
<hr>

=== SemuBOT: multiple topics ===
In 2023/2024 many topics are developed to support the development of open-source humanoid robot project SemuBOT (https://www.facebook.com/semubotmtu/)
<hr>

=== Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education ===
Potential Topics:
* Enhance the Robot's Speech/Natural Language Capabilities
* Build a Local Language Model for the RSC
* Develop and Program the Robot’s Behavior and Personality
* Build a Digital Twin Simulation for Multimodal Interaction
* Explore the Use of the RSC as an Affective Robot to Address Students’ Academic Emotions
* Explore and Implement Cybersecurity Measures for Social Robot

[https://github.com/orgs/RobotStudyCompanion/discussions/3 More info on Github] | reach out to farnaz.baksh@ut.ee for more info
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=== Virtual reality user interface (VRUI) for intuitive teleoperation system ===
[[Image:LeapMotion.png|200px|thumb|right|Detecting 2 hands with Leap Motion Controller]]
Enhancing the user-experience of a virtual reality UI developed by [https://github.com/ut-ims-robotics/vrui_rviz Georg Astok]. Potentially adding [http://www.osvr.org/hardware-devs.html virtual reality capability] to a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L25HHFd00rc gesture- and natural-language-based robot teleoperation system].
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[[Image:Temoto-working-principle-in-pics.png|x160px|Gesture-based teleoperation]]
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=== Modeling humans for human-robot interaction ===
True human-robot collaboration means that the robot must understand the actions, intention, and state of its human partner. This work invovlves using cameras and other human sensors for digitally representing and modelling humans. There are multiple stages for modeling: a) physical models of human kinematics and dynamics; b) higher level-models for recognizing human intent.<br>
[[Image:Skeletal ROS.PNG|x160px|ROS & Kinect & Skeleton-Markers Package]]
<hr>

=== Robotic avatar for telepresence ===
Integrating hand gestures and head movements to control a robot avatar in virtual reality user interface.
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=== Detection of hardware and software resources for smart integration of robots ===
Vast majority of today’s robotic applications rely on hard-coded device and algorithm usage. This project focuses on developing a Resource Snooper software, that can detect addition or removal of resources for the benefit of dynamic reconfiguration of robotic systems. This project is developed as a subsystem of [https://utnuclearroboticspublic.github.io/temoto2/index.html TeMoto].
<hr>

=== Human-Robot and Robot-Robot collaboration applications ===
Creating a demo or analysis of software capabilities related to human-robot or tobot-robot teams
* human-robot collaborative assembly
* distributed mapping; analysis and demo of existing ROS (e.g., segmap https://youtu.be/JJhEkIA1xSE) packages for multi-robot mapping
* Inaccessible region teamwork
**youbot+drone - a drone maps the environment (for example a maze) and ground vehicle uses this information to traverse the maze
**youbot+robotont - youbot cannot go up ledges but it can lift smaller robot, such as robotont, up a ledge.
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=== Mirroring human hand movements on industrial robots ===
The goal of this project is to integrate continuous control of industrial robot manipulator with a gestural telerobotics interface. The recommended tools for this thesis project are Leap Motion Controller or a standard web camera, Ultraleap, Universal Robot UR5 manipulator, and ROS.
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=== ROBOTONT: TeMoto for robotont ===
Swarm-management and UMRF-based task loading for robotont using [https://github.com/temoto-framework TeMoto] framework.
<hr>

=== Enhancing teleoperation control interface with augmented cues to provoke caution===
The task is to create a telerobot control interface where video feed from the remote site and/or a mixed-reality scene is augmented with visual cues to provoke caution in human operator.
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=== Robot-to-human interaction ===
As robots and autonomous machines start sharing the same space a humans, their actions need to be understood by the people occupying the same space. For instance, a human worker needs to understand what the robot partner is planning next or a pedestrian needs to clearly comprehend the behaviour of a driverless vehicle. To reduce the ambiguity, the robot needs mechanisms to convey its intent (whatever it is going to do next). The aim of the thesis is to outline existing methods for machines to convey their intent and develop a unified model interface for expressing that intent.
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=== Gaze-based handover prediction ===
When human needs to pass an object to a robot manipulator, the robot must understand where in 3D space the object handover occurs and then plan an appropriate motion. Human gaze can be used as the input for predicting which object to track. This thesis activities involve camera-based eye tracking and safe motion-planning.
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=== ROBOTONT: Human-height human-robot interface for Robotont ground robot ===
Robotont is an ankle-high flat mobile robot. For humans to interact with Robotont, there is a need for a compact and lightweight mechanical structure that is tall enough for comfortable human-robot interaction. The objective of the thesis is to develop the mechanical designs and build prototypes that ensure stable operation and meet the aesthetic requirements for use in public places.
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=== Stratos Explore Ultraleap demonstrator for robotics ===
The aim of this thesis is to systematically analyze the strengths and limitations of the Stratos Explore Ultraleap device in the context of controlling a robot. Subsequently implement a demonstrator application for showing off its applicability for robot control.
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=== Mixed-reality scene creation for vehicle teleoperation ===
Fusing different sensory feeds for creating high-usability teleoperation scene.
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=== Validation study for AR-based robot user-interfaces ===
Designing and carrying out a user study to validate the functionality and usability of an human-robot interface.
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=== Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle ===
The goal of this thesis is to develop the methodology for measuring the operator's situation awareness while operating an autonomous urban vehicle. Potential metrics could include driving accuracy, speed, and latency. This thesis will be conducted as part of the activities at the [https://adl.cs.ut.ee Autonomous Driving Lab].
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=== Sign-language-based control for robots ===
The goal of this thesis is to design and implement the means for interacting with a robot via conventional sign language, i.e. the human can command a robot by using sign language.
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=== LLM-based task planning for robots ===
The goal of this thesis is to enable high level task planning for autonomous robots for general purpose tasks. The thesis would leverage the LLM's reasoning and TeMoto Action Engine to achieve natural task negotiation, planning, and execution.
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=== ROBOTONT: Development of CoppeliaSim-based simulation and a digital twin ===
The objective of the thesis is to develop an easy to use simulation for Robotont gen3 using CoppeliaSim (https://www.coppeliarobotics.com/).
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=== Application of VLA (Vision-Language-Action) models in robotics ===
The goal of this thesis is to apply VLA models to real-world robotics. The thesis project will involve topics related to robots, machine learning, transformers.
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=== SemuBot x Robotont crossover ===
The goal of this thesis is to build a mechanically integrated add-on for Robotont enable playing out socially-assistive scenarios with Robotont. The resulting Robotont solution would serve as a lite version of Semubot. The thesis can adopt the approach proposed in this thesis: https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93420
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=== Robotont meets Catrobat ===
The goal of this thesis is to integrate Catrobat (https://catrobat.org) programming and control for Robotont (https://robotont.eu).
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= Completed projects =
== PhD theses ==
*Robert Valner, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/105994 Design of TeMoto, a software framework for dependable, adaptive, and collaborative autonomous robots] [TeMoto – töökindlate, adaptiivsete ja koostöövõimeliste autonoomsete robotite arendamise tarkvararaamistik], PhD thesis, 2024
*Houman Masnavi, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/91394 Visibility aware navigation] [Nähtavust arvestav navigatsioon], PhD thesis, 2023

== Master's theses ==
*Anton Rudchenko, Machine Learning-Based Control System Design for a Parallel Kinematics Machine, MS thesis, 2026
*Georgs Narbuts, Mechanical System of a Compact Selective Laser Sintering 3D Printer, MS thesis, 2026
*Loann Jean-Paul Marcel Rio, Improvement in Human Machine Interaction in Industrial Test Bench, MS thesis, 2026
*Gauthier Bernard Anselme Bassereau, Diffusion World Model for Robotics, MS thesis, 2026
*Lenards Patriks Skrodelis, Adaptation and Generalisation of a Vision-Language-Action Model on a New Embodiment, MS thesis, 2026
*Kaur Kullamäe, Controller for the mobility subsystem of the SemuBot social humanoid robot, MS thesis, 2026
*Asier Mandiola Arrizabalaga, Haptic-Based Teleoperation of Robots, MS thesis, 2025
*Dāvis Krūminš, Web-based Robotics Lab for Effortless ROS2 Development, MS thesis, 2025
*Julian Rene Leclerc, Natural Language Human-Robot Interaction: A Modular Framework for Conversational Robot Control Using Large Language Models, MS thesis, 2025
*Miriam Calafa’, Designing Multimodal Emotional Expression for a Robotic Study Companion, MS thesis, 2025
*Iryna Hurova, Model-based Planning Using GPU-accelerated Simulator as a World Model, MS thesis, 2025
*Sander Toma Võrk, Elektrooniliste termomeetrite automaatse kalibreerimissüsteemi väljatöötamine ja rakendamine, MS thesis, 2025
*Carl Hjalmar Love Hult, SurfMotion: An Open Source Pipeline for Robotic Pipe Cutting and Welding, MS thesis, 2025
*Paola Avalos Conchas, Socially Aware Planning for Indoor Navigation, MS thesis, 2025
*Robert Allik, Validation of NoMaD as a Global Planner for Mobile Robots, MS thesis, 2024
*Rauno Põlluäär, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=79393 Designing and Implementing a Bird’s-eye View Interface for a Self-driving Vehicle’s Teleoperation System] [Isejuhtiva sõiduki kaugjuhtimissüsteemile linnuvaate kasutajaliidese loomine], MS thesis, 2024
*Gautier Reynes, VR-Enhanced Remote Inspection Framework for Semi-Autonomous Robot Fleet, MS thesis, 2024
*Eva Mõtshärg, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=77385 3D-prinditava kere disain ja analüüs vabavaralisele haridusrobotile Robotont] [Design and Analysis of a 3D Printable Chassis for the Open Source Educational Robot Robotont], MS thesis, 2023
*Farnaz Baksh, [https://dspace.ut.ee/items/a7a9cc15-27e9-450c-94e8-3267f0c95c56 An Open-source Robotic Study Companion for University Students] [Avatud lähtekoodiga robotõpikaaslane üliõpilastele], MS thesis, 2023
*Igor Rybalskii, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83028 Augmented reality (AR) for enabling human-robot collaboration with ROS robots] [Liitreaalsus inimese ja roboti koostöö võimaldamiseks ROS-i robotitega], MS thesis, 2022
*Md. Maniruzzaman, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83025 Object search and retrieval in indoor environment using a Mobile Manipulator] [Objektide otsimine ja teisaldamine siseruumides mobiilse manipulaatori abil], MS thesis, 2022
*Allan Kustavus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72651 Design and Implementation of a Generalized Resource Management Architecture in the TeMoto Software Framework] [Üldise ressursihalduri disain ja teostus TeMoto tarkvara raamistikule], MS thesis, 2021
*Kristina Meister, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72350 External human-vehicle interaction - a study in the context of an autonomous ride-hailing service], MS thesis, 2021
*Muhammad Usman, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72126 Development of an Optimization-Based Motion Planner and Its ROS Interface for a Non-Holonomic Mobile Manipulator] [Optimeerimisele baseeruva liikumisplaneerija arendamine ja selle ROSi liides mitteholonoomse mobiilse manipulaatori jaoks], MS thesis, 2020
*Maarika Oidekivi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72119 Masina kavatsuse väljendamine ja tõlgendamine] [Communicating and interpreting machine intent], MS thesis, 2020
*Houman Masnavi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72118 Multi-Robot Motion Planning for Shared Payload Transportation] [Rajaplaneerimine multi-robot süsteemile jagatud lasti transportimisel], MS thesis, 2020
*Fabian Ernesto Parra Gil, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72112 Implementation of Robot Manager Subsystem for Temoto Software Framework] [Robotite Halduri alamsüsteemi väljatöötamine tarkvararaamistikule TEMOTO], MS thesis, 2020
*Zafarullah, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72125 Gaze Assisted Neural Network based Prediction of End-Point of Human Reaching Trajectories], MS thesis, 2020
*Madis K Nigol, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64339 Õppematerjalid robotplatvormile Robotont] [Study materials for robot platform Robotont], MS thesis, 2019
*Renno Raudmäe, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64341 Avatud robotplatvorm Robotont] [Open source robotics platform Robotont], MS thesis, 2019
*Asif Sattar, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64352 Human detection and distance estimation with monocular camera using YOLOv3 neural network] [Inimeste tuvastamine ning kauguse hindamine kasutades kaamerat ning YOLOv3 tehisnärvivõrku], MS thesis, 2019
*Ragnar Margus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64337 Kergliiklusvahendite jagamisteenuseks vajaliku positsioneerimismooduli loomine ja uurimine] [Develoment and testing of a IoT module for electric vehicle sharing service], MS thesis, 2019
*Pavel Šumejko, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64320 Robust Solution for Extrinsic Calibration of a 2D Laser-Rangefinder and a Monocular USB Camera] [Meetod 2D laserkaugusmõõdiku ja USB-kaamera väliseks kalibreerimiseks], MS thesis, 2019
*Dzvezdana Arsovska, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64321 Building an Efficient and Secure Software Supply Pipeline for Aerial Robotics Application] [Efektiivne ja turvaline tarkvaraarendusahel lennurobootika rakenduses], MS thesis, 2019
*Tõnis Tiimus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60713 Visuaalselt esilekutsutud potentsiaalidel põhinev aju-arvuti liides robootika rakendustes] [A VEP-based BCI for robotics applications], MS thesis, 2018
*Martin Appo, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60718 Hardware-agnostic compliant control ROS package for collaborative industrial manipulators] [Riistvarapaindlik ROSi tarkvarapakett tööstuslike robotite mööndlikuks juhtimiseks], MS thesis, 2018
*Hassan Mahmoud Shehawy Elhanash, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60711 Optical Tracking of Forearm for Classifying Fingers Poses] [Küünarvarre visuaalne jälgimine ennustamaks sõrmede asendeid], MS thesis, 2018

== Bachelor's theses ==
*Marten Ojasaar, [https://thesis.cs.ut.ee/836e60fc-0766-4271-bf95-b381f0798c2e GNSS-Denied Localization of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in Unstructured Agricultural Environments], BS thesis, 2026
*Danila Kobozev, Harjavabade alalisvoolumootorite juhtimislahendus avatud platvormile Robotont, BS thesis, 2026
*Kaspar Kasemägi, Modulaarne arendusplaat ”Nutilahenduste praktikumi” õppeaine jaoks, BS thesis, 2026
*Kaspar Mill, Solaride III päikeseauto akupaki arendus Bridgestone World Solar Challenge võistluseks, BS thesis, 2026
*Rasmus Miller, Induktiivse kuumotsa disain 3D printerile, BS thesis, 2026
*Anton Laidmets, Kaamerasüsteem iseseisvaks liikumiseks humanoidrobot SemuBotile, BS thesis, 2026
*Kert-Kristofer Kljutšnik, Objektituvastuse integreerimine HoloLens 2 liitreaalsuse platvormil inimese ja roboti koostööks, BS thesis, 2026
*Emil Eensaar, Orienteerumisvõistluste SPORTident märkesüsteemi finišimärgete juhtmevaba edastamine Tak-Soft ajavõtusüsteemi, BS thesis, 2026
*Karl Johan Krasilnikov, Veebirakenduse arendamine humanoidroboti SemuBot juhtimiseks, BS thesis, 2026
*Aleks Jõe, Lähinavigatsiooni arendus humanoidrobotile Semubot, BS thesis, 2026
*Raiko Torga, Power and Peripheral HAT for the Robotic Study Companion, BS thesis, 2026
*Oskar Kolk, Humanoidse robotkäe arendus SemuBotile, BS thesis, 2026
*Eliisabet Judin, Sotsiaalse humanoidroboti SemuBot skeleti disain, BS thesis, 2026
*Hanna Maria Fatkin, Mechanical Design and Development for Unmanned Ground Vehicle Casualty Evacuation Payload, BS thesis, 2026
*Kaarel-Richard Kaarelson, [https://thesis.cs.ut.ee/12b3ed0c-b3c1-473e-ae13-5063fde9850a TeMoto Action Assistant: A Web-Based Human–Robot Interface for Designing UMRF Graphs] [TeMoto Action Assistant: Veebipõhine Inimese ja Roboti Interaktsiooni Tööriist UMRF Graafide Loomiseks], BS thesis, 2025
*Oliver Voorel, Humanoidrobot Semuboti toitesüsteemi uuendamine, BS thesis, 2025
*Karl Rahn, Millimeeterlaine radari integreerimine avatud lähtekoodiga muruniiduki platvormil Open Mower, BS thesis, 2025
*Mattias Mäe, Sõiduki kaugjuhtimise viivituse mõõtmine, BS thesis, 2025
*Jürgen Kottise, Dockeri konteineritel põhinev haldustarkvara Robotont 3 õpperobotile, BS thesis, 2025
*Martin Kaur, Servodel põhinev sotsiaalse robotkäe süsteem SemuBotile, BS thesis, 2025
*Karl-Jürgen Siilak, Mass Portal Grand Pharaoh XD 3D-printeri uuendamine, BS thesis, 2025
*Usman Ali Khan, Graphical programming interface for ROBOTONT, an open-source educational robot, BS thesis, 2025
*Robina Zvirgzdina, Development of an Autonomous Open-Source Inventory Performance Robot for the University of Tartu Library, BS thesis, 2025
*Omar Huseynli, ROS integration for the Semubot robot, BS thesis, 2025
*Albert Unn, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=79937 Suhtlusvõimekuse arendamine sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot] [Developing the ability to communicate for SemuBot, a social humanoid robot], BS thesis, 2024
*Veronika-Marina Volynets, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99943 Development of Control Electronics and Program for Robotont's Height Adjustment Mechanism] [Juhtelektroonika ja programmi väljatöötamine Robotondi kõrguse reguleerimise mehhanismile], BS thesis, 2024
*Nikita Kurenkov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99880 Flexible Screen Integration and Development of Neck Movement Mechanism for Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Humanoidroboti näo lahenduse leidmine ja rakendamine; humanoidroboti jaoks kaela mehhanismi väljatöötamine], BS thesis, 2024
*Elchin Huseynov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99668 Design and Control of a Social Humanoid Robot - SemuBot’s Hand] [Sotsiaalse Humanoidroboti Disain ja Juhtimine - SemuBoti Käsi], BS thesis, 2024
*Veronika Podliesnova, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99636 Real-Time Detection of Robot Failures by Monitoring Operator’s Brain Activity with EEG-based Brain-Computer Interface] [Reaalajas Robotirikke Tuvastamine Operaatori Ajutegevuse Jälgimise teel EEG-põhise Aju-Arvuti Liidese abil], BS thesis, 2024
*Märten Josh Peedimaa, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Rhea: An Open-Source Table Tennis Ball Launcher Robot for Multiball Training] [Avatud lähtekoodiga lauatennise palliviske robot mitmikpall treenimiseks], BS thesis, 2024
*Karl Sander Vinkel, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Laadimisjaama ja transportkesta väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of charging dock and transport case for Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Raimo Köidam, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Valguslahenduse tarkvara väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of light solution software for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Robert Valge, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Toitepinge ja tarbevoolu monitoorimine ning toitehalduse püsivara loomine õpperobotil Robotont] [Monitoring supply voltage and current consumption and creating firmware for Robotont’s power management system], BS thesis, 2024
*Leonid Tšigrinski, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Õpperoboti Robotont püsivara arhitektuuri uuendamine] [Education robot "Robotont" firmware architecture updating], BS thesis, 2024
*Andres Sakk, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Avatud robotplatvormi Robotont 3 kasutajaliidese väljatöötamine] [Development of a user interface for the open robotics platform Robotont 3], BS thesis, 2024
*Kaur Kullamäe, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Elektroonikalahendus ja püsivara robotkäe juhtimiseks sotsiaalsel humanoidrobotil SemuBot] [Building the SemuBot arm electronics system], BS thesis, 2024
*Kristjan Madis Kask, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Käe mehaanika disain sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot] [Arm mechanics design for social humanoid robot SemuBot], BS thesis, 2024
*Sven-Ervin Paap, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet ROS2 draiver õpperobotile Robotont] [ROS2 driver for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Timur Nizamov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99592 Audio System for the Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Helisüsteem sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot], BS thesis, 2024
*Georgs Narbuts, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99554 Holonomic Motion Drive System of a Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Sotsiaalse humanoidroboti SemuBoti holonoomne liikuv ajamisüsteem], BS thesis, 2024
*Iryna Hurova, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90638 Kitting station of the learning factory] [Õppetehase komplekteerimisjaam], BS thesis, 2023
*Paola Avalos Conchas, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90641 Payload transportation system of a learning factory] [Õppetehase kasuliku koorma transpordisüsteem], BS thesis, 2023
*Pille Pärnalaas, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93431 Pöördpõik ajami arendus robotplatvormile Robotont] [Development of swerve drive for robotic platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Carl Hjalmar Love Hult, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90673 Using and Evaluating the Real-time Spatial Perception System Hydra in Real-world Scenarios] [Reaalajas toimiva ruumilise taju süsteemi Hydra kasutamine ja hindamine praktilistes stsenaariumides], BS thesis, 2023
*Priit Rooden, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93432 Autonoomse laadimislahenduse väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of an autonomous charging solution for the robot platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Marko Muro, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93429 Robotondi akulahenduse ning 12 V pingeregulaatori prototüüpimine] [Prototyping battery solution and 12 V voltage regulator for Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Danel Leppenen, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93427 Nav2 PYIF: Python-based Motion Planning for ROS 2 Navigation 2] [Nav 2 PYIF: Pythoni põhine liikumise planeerija ROS 2 Navigation 2-le], BS thesis, 2023
*Kertrud Geddily Küüt, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93424 Kõrgust reguleeriv mehhanism Robotondile] [Height adjusting mechanism for Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Ingvar Drikkit, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93421 Lisaseadmete võimekuse arendamine haridusrobotile Robotont] [Developing add-on device support for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Kristo Pool, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93430 MoveIt 2 õppematerjalid] [Learning materials for MoveIt 2], BS thesis, 2023
*Erki Veeväli, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93434 Development of a Continuous Teleoperation System for Urban Road Vehicle] [Linnasõiduki pideva kaugjuhtimissüsteemi arendus], BS thesis, 2023
*Aleksandra Doroshenko, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93420 Haiglates inimesi juhatava roboti disain] [Hospital guide robot design], BS thesis, 2023
*Hui Shi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83043 Expanding the Open-source ROS Software Pack age opencv_apps with Dedicated Blob Detection Functionality] [Avatud lähtekoodiga ROS-i tarkvarakimbu opencv_apps laiendamine laigutuvasti funktsioonaalsusega], BS thesis, 2022
*Dāvis Krūmiņš, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83040 Web-based learning and software development environment for remote access of ROS robots] [Veebipõhine õppe- ja tarkvaraarenduse keskkond ROS robotite juurdepääsuks kaugteel], BS thesis, 2022
*Anna Jakovleva, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83037 Roboquiz - an interactive human-robot game] [Roboquiz - interaktiivne inimese ja roboti mäng], BS thesis, 2022
*Kristjan Laht, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=74702&year=2022Robot Localization with Fiducial Markers] [Roboti lokaliseerimine koordinaatmärkidega], BS thesis, 2022
*Hans Pärtel Pani, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83008 ROS draiver pehmerobootika haaratsile] [ROS Driver for Soft Robotic Gripper], BS thesis, 2022
*Markus Erik Sügis, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83015 Jagatud juhtimise põhimõttel realiseeritud robotite kaugjuhtimissüsteem] [A continuous teleoperating system based on shared control concept], BS thesis, 2022
*Taaniel Küla, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83007 ROS2 platvormile keevitusroboti tarkvara portotüübi loomine kasutades UR5 robot-manipulaatorit] [Welding robot software prototype for ROS2 using UR5 robot arm], BS thesis, 2022
*Rauno Põlluäär, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72672 Veebirakendus-põhine kasutajaliides avatud robotplatvormi Robotont juhtimiseks ja haldamiseks] [Web application-based user interface for controlling and managing open-source robotics platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2021
*Hendrik Olesk, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72664 Nägemisulatuses kaugjuhitava mobiilse robotmanipulaatori kasutajamugavuse tõstmine] [Improving the usability of a mobile manipulator robot for line-of-sight remote control], BS thesis, 2021
*Tarvi Tepandi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72665 Segareaalsusel põhinev kasutajaliides mobiilse roboti kaugjuhtimiseks Microsoft HoloLens 2 vahendusel] [Mixed-reality user interface for teleoperating mobile robots with Microsoft HoloLens 2], BS thesis, 2021
*Rudolf Põldma, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72674 Tartu linna Narva maantee ringristmiku digikaksik] [Digital twin for Narva street roundabout in Tartu], BS thesis, 2021
*Kwasi Akuamoah Boateng, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72804 Digital Twin of a Teaching and Learning Robotics Lab] [Robotite õpetamise ja õppimise labori digitaalne kaksik], BS thesis, 2021
*Karina Sein, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72102 Eestikeelse kõnesünteesi võimaldamine robootika arendusplatvormil ROS] [Enabling Estonian speech synthesis on the Robot Operating System (ROS)], BS thesis, 2020
*Ranno Mäesepp, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72100 Takistuste vältimise lahendus õpperobotile Robotont] [Obstacle avoidance solution for educational robot platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2020
*Igor Rybalskii, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72060 Gesture Detection Software for Human-Robot Collaboration] [Žestituvastus tarkvara inimese ja roboti koostööks], BS thesis, 2020
*Meelis Pihlap, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64292 Mitme roboti koostöö funktsionaalsuste väljatöötamine tarkvararaamistikule TeMoto] [Multi-robot collaboration functionalities for robot software development framework TeMoto], BS thesis, 2019
*Kaarel Mark, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64290 Liitreaalsuse kasutamine tootmisprotsessis asukohtade määramisel] [Augmented reality for location determination in manufacturing], BS thesis, 2019
*Kätriin Julle, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64279 Roboti KUKA youBot riistvara ja ROS-tarkvara uuendamine] [Upgrading robot KUKA youBot’s hardware and ROS-software], BS thesis, 2019
*Georg Astok, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64274 Roboti juhtimine virtuaalreaalsuses kasutades ROS-raamistikku] [Creating virtual reality user interface using only ROS framework], BS thesis, 2019
*Martin Hallist, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64275 Robotipõhine kaugkohalolu käte liigutuste ülekandmiseks] [Teleoperation robot for arms motions], BS thesis, 2019
*Ahmed Hassan Helmy Mohamed, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/63946 Software integration of autonomous robot system for mixing and serving drinks] [Jooke valmistava ja serveeriva robotsüsteemi tarkvaralahendus], BS thesis, 2019
*Kristo Allaje, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60294 Draiveripakett käte jälgimise seadme Leap Motion™ kontroller kasutamiseks robootika arendusplatvormil ROS] [Driver package for using Leap Motion™ controller on the robotics development platform ROS], BS thesis, 2018
*Martin Maidla, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60288 Avatud robotiarendusplatvormi Robotont omniliikumise ja odomeetria arendamine] [Omnimotion and odometry development for open robot development platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2018
*Raid Vellerind, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/56559 Avatud robotiarendusplatvormi ROS võimekuse loomine Tartu Ülikooli Robotexi robootikaplatvormile] [ROS driver development for the University of Tartu’s Robotex robotics platform], BS thesis, 2017
*Kalle-Gustav Kruus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/32440 Jalgpalliroboti löögimehhanismi elektroonikalahendus] [Driver circuit for a kicking mechanism of a football robot], BS thesis, 2013
*Sven Kautlenbach, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/25570 Autonoomne seade elastsusmooduli mõõtmiseks] [Electronic device for Young’s modulus measurements], BS thesis, 2011

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Theses in Robotics

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= Projects in Advanced Robotics =
''The main objective of the follwing projects is to give students experience in working with advanced robotics tehcnology. Our group is active in several R&D projects involving human-robot collaboration, intuitive teleoperation of robots, and autonomous navigation of unmanned mobile platforms. Our main software platforms are [http://www.ros.org/ Robot Operating System (ROS)] for developing software for advanced robot systems and [http://gazebosim.org/ Gazebo] for running realistic robotic simulations.''<br><br>
For further information, contact [[User:Karl|Karl Kruusamäe]].

The following is not an exhaustive list of all available thesis/research topics.

== Highlighted theses topics for 2025/2026 study year ==
# [[#Application of VLA (Vision-Language-Action) models in robotics|Application of VLA (Vision-Language-Action) models in robotics]]
# [[#LLM-based task planning for robots|LLM-based task planning for robots]]
# [[#ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers|ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers]]
# [[#SemuBOT: multiple topics|SemuBOT: multiple topics]]
# [[#ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface|ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface]]
# [[#Sign-language-based control for robots|Sign-language-based control for robots]]
# [[#Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education|Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education]]
# [[#Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle|Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle]]

== List of potential thesis topics ==
Our inventory includes but is not limited to:
<gallery mode="packed">
File:Youbot.png|120px|thumb|KUKA youBot
File:Ur5_left.png|120px|thumb|Universal Robot UR5
File:Franka_Emika_Panda.jpg|120px|thumb|Franka Emika Panda
File:Clearpath_Jackal.jpg|120px|thumb|Clearpath Jackal
File:Kinova_KG-3_Gripper.jpg|120px|thumb|Kinova 3-finger gripper
File:Xarm7.jpg|120px|thumb|UFACTORY xArm7
File:Robotont_banner.png|120px|thumb|robotont
File:Turtlebot3-waffle-pi.jpg|thumb|TurtleBot3
File:Parrot-bebop-2.jpg|thumb|Parrot Bebop 2
</gallery>

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=== ROBOTONT: Migrating Firmware Architecture to FreeRTOS and Evaluating micro-ROS Integration ===

This thesis continues the firmware development of the ROBOTONT mobile robot by modifying the existing firmware running on an STM microcontroller.
Although the architecture is [https://github.com/robotont/robotont-firmware/blob/v3.0-devel/docs/firmware_design.md modular by design], all components are executed within a single main loop, making extension and long-term maintenance difficult.

The goal of this thesis is to restructure the firmware using FreeRTOS by dividing functionality into separate tasks with defined responsibilities. In addition, the thesis examines whether micro-ROS can be implemented directly on the STM microcontroller to enable ROS-based communication at the firmware level. The work evaluates technical feasibility and resource usage to determine whether this approach is suitable for ROBOTONT.

=== ROBOTONT Lite ===
The goal of this thesis is to optimize ROBOTONT platform for cost by replacing the onboard compute and sensor with low-cost alternatives but ensuring ROS/ROS2 software compatibility.
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=== ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface ===
The goal of this thesis is to integrate graphical programming solution (e.g. Scratch or Blockly) to enable programming of Robotont by non-experts. E.g. https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2011.13706
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=== SemuBOT: multiple topics ===
In 2023/2024 many topics are developed to support the development of open-source humanoid robot project SemuBOT (https://www.facebook.com/semubotmtu/)
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=== Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education ===
Potential Topics:
* Enhance the Robot's Speech/Natural Language Capabilities
* Build a Local Language Model for the RSC
* Develop and Program the Robot’s Behavior and Personality
* Build a Digital Twin Simulation for Multimodal Interaction
* Explore the Use of the RSC as an Affective Robot to Address Students’ Academic Emotions
* Explore and Implement Cybersecurity Measures for Social Robot

[https://github.com/orgs/RobotStudyCompanion/discussions/3 More info on Github] | reach out to farnaz.baksh@ut.ee for more info
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=== Virtual reality user interface (VRUI) for intuitive teleoperation system ===
[[Image:LeapMotion.png|200px|thumb|right|Detecting 2 hands with Leap Motion Controller]]
Enhancing the user-experience of a virtual reality UI developed by [https://github.com/ut-ims-robotics/vrui_rviz Georg Astok]. Potentially adding [http://www.osvr.org/hardware-devs.html virtual reality capability] to a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L25HHFd00rc gesture- and natural-language-based robot teleoperation system].
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[[Image:Temoto-working-principle-in-pics.png|x160px|Gesture-based teleoperation]]
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=== Modeling humans for human-robot interaction ===
True human-robot collaboration means that the robot must understand the actions, intention, and state of its human partner. This work invovlves using cameras and other human sensors for digitally representing and modelling humans. There are multiple stages for modeling: a) physical models of human kinematics and dynamics; b) higher level-models for recognizing human intent.<br>
[[Image:Skeletal ROS.PNG|x160px|ROS & Kinect & Skeleton-Markers Package]]
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=== Robotic avatar for telepresence ===
Integrating hand gestures and head movements to control a robot avatar in virtual reality user interface.
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=== Detection of hardware and software resources for smart integration of robots ===
Vast majority of today’s robotic applications rely on hard-coded device and algorithm usage. This project focuses on developing a Resource Snooper software, that can detect addition or removal of resources for the benefit of dynamic reconfiguration of robotic systems. This project is developed as a subsystem of [https://utnuclearroboticspublic.github.io/temoto2/index.html TeMoto].
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=== Human-Robot and Robot-Robot collaboration applications ===
Creating a demo or analysis of software capabilities related to human-robot or tobot-robot teams
* human-robot collaborative assembly
* distributed mapping; analysis and demo of existing ROS (e.g., segmap https://youtu.be/JJhEkIA1xSE) packages for multi-robot mapping
* Inaccessible region teamwork
**youbot+drone - a drone maps the environment (for example a maze) and ground vehicle uses this information to traverse the maze
**youbot+robotont - youbot cannot go up ledges but it can lift smaller robot, such as robotont, up a ledge.
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=== Mirroring human hand movements on industrial robots ===
The goal of this project is to integrate continuous control of industrial robot manipulator with a gestural telerobotics interface. The recommended tools for this thesis project are Leap Motion Controller or a standard web camera, Ultraleap, Universal Robot UR5 manipulator, and ROS.
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=== ROBOTONT: TeMoto for robotont ===
Swarm-management and UMRF-based task loading for robotont using [https://github.com/temoto-framework TeMoto] framework.
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=== Enhancing teleoperation control interface with augmented cues to provoke caution===
The task is to create a telerobot control interface where video feed from the remote site and/or a mixed-reality scene is augmented with visual cues to provoke caution in human operator.
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=== Robot-to-human interaction ===
As robots and autonomous machines start sharing the same space a humans, their actions need to be understood by the people occupying the same space. For instance, a human worker needs to understand what the robot partner is planning next or a pedestrian needs to clearly comprehend the behaviour of a driverless vehicle. To reduce the ambiguity, the robot needs mechanisms to convey its intent (whatever it is going to do next). The aim of the thesis is to outline existing methods for machines to convey their intent and develop a unified model interface for expressing that intent.
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=== Gaze-based handover prediction ===
When human needs to pass an object to a robot manipulator, the robot must understand where in 3D space the object handover occurs and then plan an appropriate motion. Human gaze can be used as the input for predicting which object to track. This thesis activities involve camera-based eye tracking and safe motion-planning.
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=== ROBOTONT: Human-height human-robot interface for Robotont ground robot ===
Robotont is an ankle-high flat mobile robot. For humans to interact with Robotont, there is a need for a compact and lightweight mechanical structure that is tall enough for comfortable human-robot interaction. The objective of the thesis is to develop the mechanical designs and build prototypes that ensure stable operation and meet the aesthetic requirements for use in public places.
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=== Stratos Explore Ultraleap demonstrator for robotics ===
The aim of this thesis is to systematically analyze the strengths and limitations of the Stratos Explore Ultraleap device in the context of controlling a robot. Subsequently implement a demonstrator application for showing off its applicability for robot control.
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=== Mixed-reality scene creation for vehicle teleoperation ===
Fusing different sensory feeds for creating high-usability teleoperation scene.
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=== Validation study for AR-based robot user-interfaces ===
Designing and carrying out a user study to validate the functionality and usability of an human-robot interface.
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=== Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle ===
The goal of this thesis is to develop the methodology for measuring the operator's situation awareness while operating an autonomous urban vehicle. Potential metrics could include driving accuracy, speed, and latency. This thesis will be conducted as part of the activities at the [https://adl.cs.ut.ee Autonomous Driving Lab].
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=== Sign-language-based control for robots ===
The goal of this thesis is to design and implement the means for interacting with a robot via conventional sign language, i.e. the human can command a robot by using sign language.
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=== LLM-based task planning for robots ===
The goal of this thesis is to enable high level task planning for autonomous robots for general purpose tasks. The thesis would leverage the LLM's reasoning and TeMoto Action Engine to achieve natural task negotiation, planning, and execution.
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=== ROBOTONT: Development of CoppeliaSim-based simulation and a digital twin ===
The objective of the thesis is to develop an easy to use simulation for Robotont gen3 using CoppeliaSim (https://www.coppeliarobotics.com/).
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=== Application of VLA (Vision-Language-Action) models in robotics ===
The goal of this thesis is to apply VLA models to real-world robotics. The thesis project will involve topics related to robots, machine learning, transformers.
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=== SemuBot x Robotont crossover ===
The goal of this thesis is to build a mechanically integrated add-on for Robotont enable playing out socially-assistive scenarios with Robotont. The resulting Robotont solution would serve as a lite version of Semubot. The thesis can adopt the approach proposed in this thesis: https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93420
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=== Robotont meets Catrobat ===
The goal of this thesis is to integrate Catrobat (https://catrobat.org) programming and control for Robotont (https://robotont.eu).
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= Completed projects =
== PhD theses ==
*Robert Valner, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/105994 Design of TeMoto, a software framework for dependable, adaptive, and collaborative autonomous robots] [TeMoto – töökindlate, adaptiivsete ja koostöövõimeliste autonoomsete robotite arendamise tarkvararaamistik], PhD thesis, 2024
*Houman Masnavi, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/91394 Visibility aware navigation] [Nähtavust arvestav navigatsioon], PhD thesis, 2023

== Master's theses ==
*Anton Rudchenko, Machine Learning-Based Control System Design for a Parallel Kinematics Machine, MS thesis, 2026
*Georgs Narbuts, Mechanical System of a Compact Selective Laser Sintering 3D Printer, MS thesis, 2026
*Loann Jean-Paul Marcel Rio, Improvement in Human Machine Interaction in Industrial Test Bench, MS thesis, 2026
*Gauthier Bernard Anselme Bassereau, Diffusion World Model for Robotics, MS thesis, 2026
*Lenards Patriks Skrodelis, Adaptation and Generalisation of a Vision-Language-Action Model on a New Embodiment, MS thesis, 2026
*Kaur Kullamäe, Controller for the mobility subsystem of the SemuBot social humanoid robot, MS thesis, 2026
*Asier Mandiola Arrizabalaga, Haptic-Based Teleoperation of Robots, MS thesis, 2025
*Dāvis Krūminš, Web-based Robotics Lab for Effortless ROS2 Development, MS thesis, 2025
*Julian Rene Leclerc, Natural Language Human-Robot Interaction: A Modular Framework for Conversational Robot Control Using Large Language Models, MS thesis, 2025
*Miriam Calafa’, Designing Multimodal Emotional Expression for a Robotic Study Companion, MS thesis, 2025
*Iryna Hurova, Model-based Planning Using GPU-accelerated Simulator as a World Model, MS thesis, 2025
*Sander Toma Võrk, Elektrooniliste termomeetrite automaatse kalibreerimissüsteemi väljatöötamine ja rakendamine, MS thesis, 2025
*Carl Hjalmar Love Hult, SurfMotion: An Open Source Pipeline for Robotic Pipe Cutting and Welding, MS thesis, 2025
*Paola Avalos Conchas, Socially Aware Planning for Indoor Navigation, MS thesis, 2025
*Robert Allik, Validation of NoMaD as a Global Planner for Mobile Robots, MS thesis, 2024
*Rauno Põlluäär, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=79393 Designing and Implementing a Bird’s-eye View Interface for a Self-driving Vehicle’s Teleoperation System] [Isejuhtiva sõiduki kaugjuhtimissüsteemile linnuvaate kasutajaliidese loomine], MS thesis, 2024
*Gautier Reynes, VR-Enhanced Remote Inspection Framework for Semi-Autonomous Robot Fleet, MS thesis, 2024
*Eva Mõtshärg, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=77385 3D-prinditava kere disain ja analüüs vabavaralisele haridusrobotile Robotont] [Design and Analysis of a 3D Printable Chassis for the Open Source Educational Robot Robotont], MS thesis, 2023
*Farnaz Baksh, [https://dspace.ut.ee/items/a7a9cc15-27e9-450c-94e8-3267f0c95c56 An Open-source Robotic Study Companion for University Students] [Avatud lähtekoodiga robotõpikaaslane üliõpilastele], MS thesis, 2023
*Igor Rybalskii, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83028 Augmented reality (AR) for enabling human-robot collaboration with ROS robots] [Liitreaalsus inimese ja roboti koostöö võimaldamiseks ROS-i robotitega], MS thesis, 2022
*Md. Maniruzzaman, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83025 Object search and retrieval in indoor environment using a Mobile Manipulator] [Objektide otsimine ja teisaldamine siseruumides mobiilse manipulaatori abil], MS thesis, 2022
*Allan Kustavus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72651 Design and Implementation of a Generalized Resource Management Architecture in the TeMoto Software Framework] [Üldise ressursihalduri disain ja teostus TeMoto tarkvara raamistikule], MS thesis, 2021
*Kristina Meister, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72350 External human-vehicle interaction - a study in the context of an autonomous ride-hailing service], MS thesis, 2021
*Muhammad Usman, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72126 Development of an Optimization-Based Motion Planner and Its ROS Interface for a Non-Holonomic Mobile Manipulator] [Optimeerimisele baseeruva liikumisplaneerija arendamine ja selle ROSi liides mitteholonoomse mobiilse manipulaatori jaoks], MS thesis, 2020
*Maarika Oidekivi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72119 Masina kavatsuse väljendamine ja tõlgendamine] [Communicating and interpreting machine intent], MS thesis, 2020
*Houman Masnavi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72118 Multi-Robot Motion Planning for Shared Payload Transportation] [Rajaplaneerimine multi-robot süsteemile jagatud lasti transportimisel], MS thesis, 2020
*Fabian Ernesto Parra Gil, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72112 Implementation of Robot Manager Subsystem for Temoto Software Framework] [Robotite Halduri alamsüsteemi väljatöötamine tarkvararaamistikule TEMOTO], MS thesis, 2020
*Zafarullah, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72125 Gaze Assisted Neural Network based Prediction of End-Point of Human Reaching Trajectories], MS thesis, 2020
*Madis K Nigol, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64339 Õppematerjalid robotplatvormile Robotont] [Study materials for robot platform Robotont], MS thesis, 2019
*Renno Raudmäe, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64341 Avatud robotplatvorm Robotont] [Open source robotics platform Robotont], MS thesis, 2019
*Asif Sattar, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64352 Human detection and distance estimation with monocular camera using YOLOv3 neural network] [Inimeste tuvastamine ning kauguse hindamine kasutades kaamerat ning YOLOv3 tehisnärvivõrku], MS thesis, 2019
*Ragnar Margus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64337 Kergliiklusvahendite jagamisteenuseks vajaliku positsioneerimismooduli loomine ja uurimine] [Develoment and testing of a IoT module for electric vehicle sharing service], MS thesis, 2019
*Pavel Šumejko, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64320 Robust Solution for Extrinsic Calibration of a 2D Laser-Rangefinder and a Monocular USB Camera] [Meetod 2D laserkaugusmõõdiku ja USB-kaamera väliseks kalibreerimiseks], MS thesis, 2019
*Dzvezdana Arsovska, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64321 Building an Efficient and Secure Software Supply Pipeline for Aerial Robotics Application] [Efektiivne ja turvaline tarkvaraarendusahel lennurobootika rakenduses], MS thesis, 2019
*Tõnis Tiimus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60713 Visuaalselt esilekutsutud potentsiaalidel põhinev aju-arvuti liides robootika rakendustes] [A VEP-based BCI for robotics applications], MS thesis, 2018
*Martin Appo, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60718 Hardware-agnostic compliant control ROS package for collaborative industrial manipulators] [Riistvarapaindlik ROSi tarkvarapakett tööstuslike robotite mööndlikuks juhtimiseks], MS thesis, 2018
*Hassan Mahmoud Shehawy Elhanash, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60711 Optical Tracking of Forearm for Classifying Fingers Poses] [Küünarvarre visuaalne jälgimine ennustamaks sõrmede asendeid], MS thesis, 2018

== Bachelor's theses ==
*Marten Ojasaar,
*Danila Kobozev, Harjavabade alalisvoolumootorite juhtimislahendus avatud platvormile Robotont
*Kaspar Kasemägi, Modulaarne arendusplaat ”Nutilahenduste praktikumi” õppeaine jaoks
*Kaspar Mill, Solaride III päikeseauto akupaki arendus Bridgestone World Solar Challenge võistluseks
*Rasmus Miller, Induktiivse kuumotsa disain 3D printerile
*Anton Laidmets, Kaamerasüsteem iseseisvaks liikumiseks humanoidrobot SemuBotile
*Kert-Kristofer Kljutšnik, Objektituvastuse integreerimine HoloLens 2 liitreaalsuse platvormil inimese ja roboti koostööks
*Emil Eensaar, Orienteerumisvõistluste SPORTident märkesüsteemi finišimärgete juhtmevaba edastamine Tak-Soft ajavõtusüsteemi
*Karl Johan Krasilnikov, Veebirakenduse arendamine humanoidroboti SemuBot juhtimiseks
*Aleks Jõe, Lähinavigatsiooni arendus humanoidrobotile Semubot
*Raiko Torga, Power and Peripheral HAT for the Robotic Study Companion
*Oskar Kolk, Humanoidse robotkäe arendus SemuBotile
*Eliisabet Judin, Sotsiaalse humanoidroboti SemuBot skeleti disain
*Hanna Maria Fatkin, Mechanical Design and Development for Unmanned Ground Vehicle Casualty Evacuation Payload, BS thesis, 2026
*Kaarel-Richard Kaarelson, [https://thesis.cs.ut.ee/12b3ed0c-b3c1-473e-ae13-5063fde9850a TeMoto Action Assistant: A Web-Based Human–Robot Interface for Designing UMRF Graphs] [TeMoto Action Assistant: Veebipõhine Inimese ja Roboti Interaktsiooni Tööriist UMRF Graafide Loomiseks], BS thesis, 2025
*Oliver Voorel, Humanoidrobot Semuboti toitesüsteemi uuendamine, BS thesis, 2025
*Karl Rahn, Millimeeterlaine radari integreerimine avatud lähtekoodiga muruniiduki platvormil Open Mower, BS thesis, 2025
*Mattias Mäe, Sõiduki kaugjuhtimise viivituse mõõtmine, BS thesis, 2025
*Jürgen Kottise, Dockeri konteineritel põhinev haldustarkvara Robotont 3 õpperobotile, BS thesis, 2025
*Martin Kaur, Servodel põhinev sotsiaalse robotkäe süsteem SemuBotile, BS thesis, 2025
*Karl-Jürgen Siilak, Mass Portal Grand Pharaoh XD 3D-printeri uuendamine, BS thesis, 2025
*Usman Ali Khan, Graphical programming interface for ROBOTONT, an open-source educational robot, BS thesis, 2025
*Robina Zvirgzdina, Development of an Autonomous Open-Source Inventory Performance Robot for the University of Tartu Library, BS thesis, 2025
*Omar Huseynli, ROS integration for the Semubot robot, BS thesis, 2025
*Albert Unn, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=79937 Suhtlusvõimekuse arendamine sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot] [Developing the ability to communicate for SemuBot, a social humanoid robot], BS thesis, 2024
*Veronika-Marina Volynets, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99943 Development of Control Electronics and Program for Robotont's Height Adjustment Mechanism] [Juhtelektroonika ja programmi väljatöötamine Robotondi kõrguse reguleerimise mehhanismile], BS thesis, 2024
*Nikita Kurenkov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99880 Flexible Screen Integration and Development of Neck Movement Mechanism for Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Humanoidroboti näo lahenduse leidmine ja rakendamine; humanoidroboti jaoks kaela mehhanismi väljatöötamine], BS thesis, 2024
*Elchin Huseynov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99668 Design and Control of a Social Humanoid Robot - SemuBot’s Hand] [Sotsiaalse Humanoidroboti Disain ja Juhtimine - SemuBoti Käsi], BS thesis, 2024
*Veronika Podliesnova, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99636 Real-Time Detection of Robot Failures by Monitoring Operator’s Brain Activity with EEG-based Brain-Computer Interface] [Reaalajas Robotirikke Tuvastamine Operaatori Ajutegevuse Jälgimise teel EEG-põhise Aju-Arvuti Liidese abil], BS thesis, 2024
*Märten Josh Peedimaa, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Rhea: An Open-Source Table Tennis Ball Launcher Robot for Multiball Training] [Avatud lähtekoodiga lauatennise palliviske robot mitmikpall treenimiseks], BS thesis, 2024
*Karl Sander Vinkel, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Laadimisjaama ja transportkesta väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of charging dock and transport case for Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Raimo Köidam, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Valguslahenduse tarkvara väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of light solution software for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Robert Valge, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Toitepinge ja tarbevoolu monitoorimine ning toitehalduse püsivara loomine õpperobotil Robotont] [Monitoring supply voltage and current consumption and creating firmware for Robotont’s power management system], BS thesis, 2024
*Leonid Tšigrinski, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Õpperoboti Robotont püsivara arhitektuuri uuendamine] [Education robot "Robotont" firmware architecture updating], BS thesis, 2024
*Andres Sakk, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Avatud robotplatvormi Robotont 3 kasutajaliidese väljatöötamine] [Development of a user interface for the open robotics platform Robotont 3], BS thesis, 2024
*Kaur Kullamäe, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Elektroonikalahendus ja püsivara robotkäe juhtimiseks sotsiaalsel humanoidrobotil SemuBot] [Building the SemuBot arm electronics system], BS thesis, 2024
*Kristjan Madis Kask, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Käe mehaanika disain sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot] [Arm mechanics design for social humanoid robot SemuBot], BS thesis, 2024
*Sven-Ervin Paap, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet ROS2 draiver õpperobotile Robotont] [ROS2 driver for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Timur Nizamov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99592 Audio System for the Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Helisüsteem sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot], BS thesis, 2024
*Georgs Narbuts, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99554 Holonomic Motion Drive System of a Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Sotsiaalse humanoidroboti SemuBoti holonoomne liikuv ajamisüsteem], BS thesis, 2024
*Iryna Hurova, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90638 Kitting station of the learning factory] [Õppetehase komplekteerimisjaam], BS thesis, 2023
*Paola Avalos Conchas, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90641 Payload transportation system of a learning factory] [Õppetehase kasuliku koorma transpordisüsteem], BS thesis, 2023
*Pille Pärnalaas, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93431 Pöördpõik ajami arendus robotplatvormile Robotont] [Development of swerve drive for robotic platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Carl Hjalmar Love Hult, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90673 Using and Evaluating the Real-time Spatial Perception System Hydra in Real-world Scenarios] [Reaalajas toimiva ruumilise taju süsteemi Hydra kasutamine ja hindamine praktilistes stsenaariumides], BS thesis, 2023
*Priit Rooden, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93432 Autonoomse laadimislahenduse väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of an autonomous charging solution for the robot platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Marko Muro, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93429 Robotondi akulahenduse ning 12 V pingeregulaatori prototüüpimine] [Prototyping battery solution and 12 V voltage regulator for Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Danel Leppenen, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93427 Nav2 PYIF: Python-based Motion Planning for ROS 2 Navigation 2] [Nav 2 PYIF: Pythoni põhine liikumise planeerija ROS 2 Navigation 2-le], BS thesis, 2023
*Kertrud Geddily Küüt, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93424 Kõrgust reguleeriv mehhanism Robotondile] [Height adjusting mechanism for Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Ingvar Drikkit, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93421 Lisaseadmete võimekuse arendamine haridusrobotile Robotont] [Developing add-on device support for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Kristo Pool, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93430 MoveIt 2 õppematerjalid] [Learning materials for MoveIt 2], BS thesis, 2023
*Erki Veeväli, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93434 Development of a Continuous Teleoperation System for Urban Road Vehicle] [Linnasõiduki pideva kaugjuhtimissüsteemi arendus], BS thesis, 2023
*Aleksandra Doroshenko, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93420 Haiglates inimesi juhatava roboti disain] [Hospital guide robot design], BS thesis, 2023
*Hui Shi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83043 Expanding the Open-source ROS Software Pack age opencv_apps with Dedicated Blob Detection Functionality] [Avatud lähtekoodiga ROS-i tarkvarakimbu opencv_apps laiendamine laigutuvasti funktsioonaalsusega], BS thesis, 2022
*Dāvis Krūmiņš, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83040 Web-based learning and software development environment for remote access of ROS robots] [Veebipõhine õppe- ja tarkvaraarenduse keskkond ROS robotite juurdepääsuks kaugteel], BS thesis, 2022
*Anna Jakovleva, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83037 Roboquiz - an interactive human-robot game] [Roboquiz - interaktiivne inimese ja roboti mäng], BS thesis, 2022
*Kristjan Laht, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=74702&year=2022Robot Localization with Fiducial Markers] [Roboti lokaliseerimine koordinaatmärkidega], BS thesis, 2022
*Hans Pärtel Pani, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83008 ROS draiver pehmerobootika haaratsile] [ROS Driver for Soft Robotic Gripper], BS thesis, 2022
*Markus Erik Sügis, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83015 Jagatud juhtimise põhimõttel realiseeritud robotite kaugjuhtimissüsteem] [A continuous teleoperating system based on shared control concept], BS thesis, 2022
*Taaniel Küla, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83007 ROS2 platvormile keevitusroboti tarkvara portotüübi loomine kasutades UR5 robot-manipulaatorit] [Welding robot software prototype for ROS2 using UR5 robot arm], BS thesis, 2022
*Rauno Põlluäär, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72672 Veebirakendus-põhine kasutajaliides avatud robotplatvormi Robotont juhtimiseks ja haldamiseks] [Web application-based user interface for controlling and managing open-source robotics platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2021
*Hendrik Olesk, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72664 Nägemisulatuses kaugjuhitava mobiilse robotmanipulaatori kasutajamugavuse tõstmine] [Improving the usability of a mobile manipulator robot for line-of-sight remote control], BS thesis, 2021
*Tarvi Tepandi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72665 Segareaalsusel põhinev kasutajaliides mobiilse roboti kaugjuhtimiseks Microsoft HoloLens 2 vahendusel] [Mixed-reality user interface for teleoperating mobile robots with Microsoft HoloLens 2], BS thesis, 2021
*Rudolf Põldma, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72674 Tartu linna Narva maantee ringristmiku digikaksik] [Digital twin for Narva street roundabout in Tartu], BS thesis, 2021
*Kwasi Akuamoah Boateng, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72804 Digital Twin of a Teaching and Learning Robotics Lab] [Robotite õpetamise ja õppimise labori digitaalne kaksik], BS thesis, 2021
*Karina Sein, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72102 Eestikeelse kõnesünteesi võimaldamine robootika arendusplatvormil ROS] [Enabling Estonian speech synthesis on the Robot Operating System (ROS)], BS thesis, 2020
*Ranno Mäesepp, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72100 Takistuste vältimise lahendus õpperobotile Robotont] [Obstacle avoidance solution for educational robot platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2020
*Igor Rybalskii, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72060 Gesture Detection Software for Human-Robot Collaboration] [Žestituvastus tarkvara inimese ja roboti koostööks], BS thesis, 2020
*Meelis Pihlap, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64292 Mitme roboti koostöö funktsionaalsuste väljatöötamine tarkvararaamistikule TeMoto] [Multi-robot collaboration functionalities for robot software development framework TeMoto], BS thesis, 2019
*Kaarel Mark, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64290 Liitreaalsuse kasutamine tootmisprotsessis asukohtade määramisel] [Augmented reality for location determination in manufacturing], BS thesis, 2019
*Kätriin Julle, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64279 Roboti KUKA youBot riistvara ja ROS-tarkvara uuendamine] [Upgrading robot KUKA youBot’s hardware and ROS-software], BS thesis, 2019
*Georg Astok, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64274 Roboti juhtimine virtuaalreaalsuses kasutades ROS-raamistikku] [Creating virtual reality user interface using only ROS framework], BS thesis, 2019
*Martin Hallist, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64275 Robotipõhine kaugkohalolu käte liigutuste ülekandmiseks] [Teleoperation robot for arms motions], BS thesis, 2019
*Ahmed Hassan Helmy Mohamed, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/63946 Software integration of autonomous robot system for mixing and serving drinks] [Jooke valmistava ja serveeriva robotsüsteemi tarkvaralahendus], BS thesis, 2019
*Kristo Allaje, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60294 Draiveripakett käte jälgimise seadme Leap Motion™ kontroller kasutamiseks robootika arendusplatvormil ROS] [Driver package for using Leap Motion™ controller on the robotics development platform ROS], BS thesis, 2018
*Martin Maidla, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60288 Avatud robotiarendusplatvormi Robotont omniliikumise ja odomeetria arendamine] [Omnimotion and odometry development for open robot development platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2018
*Raid Vellerind, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/56559 Avatud robotiarendusplatvormi ROS võimekuse loomine Tartu Ülikooli Robotexi robootikaplatvormile] [ROS driver development for the University of Tartu’s Robotex robotics platform], BS thesis, 2017
*Kalle-Gustav Kruus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/32440 Jalgpalliroboti löögimehhanismi elektroonikalahendus] [Driver circuit for a kicking mechanism of a football robot], BS thesis, 2013
*Sven Kautlenbach, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/25570 Autonoomne seade elastsusmooduli mõõtmiseks] [Electronic device for Young’s modulus measurements], BS thesis, 2011

[[Category:Theses Topics]]

Theses in Robotics

2026-08-31T07:07:39Z

Karl: /* Bachelor's theses */

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= Projects in Advanced Robotics =
''The main objective of the follwing projects is to give students experience in working with advanced robotics tehcnology. Our group is active in several R&D projects involving human-robot collaboration, intuitive teleoperation of robots, and autonomous navigation of unmanned mobile platforms. Our main software platforms are [http://www.ros.org/ Robot Operating System (ROS)] for developing software for advanced robot systems and [http://gazebosim.org/ Gazebo] for running realistic robotic simulations.''<br><br>
For further information, contact [[User:Karl|Karl Kruusamäe]].

The following is not an exhaustive list of all available thesis/research topics.

== Highlighted theses topics for 2025/2026 study year ==
# [[#Application of VLA (Vision-Language-Action) models in robotics|Application of VLA (Vision-Language-Action) models in robotics]]
# [[#LLM-based task planning for robots|LLM-based task planning for robots]]
# [[#ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers|ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers]]
# [[#SemuBOT: multiple topics|SemuBOT: multiple topics]]
# [[#ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface|ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface]]
# [[#Sign-language-based control for robots|Sign-language-based control for robots]]
# [[#Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education|Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education]]
# [[#Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle|Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle]]

== List of potential thesis topics ==
Our inventory includes but is not limited to:
<gallery mode="packed">
File:Youbot.png|120px|thumb|KUKA youBot
File:Ur5_left.png|120px|thumb|Universal Robot UR5
File:Franka_Emika_Panda.jpg|120px|thumb|Franka Emika Panda
File:Clearpath_Jackal.jpg|120px|thumb|Clearpath Jackal
File:Kinova_KG-3_Gripper.jpg|120px|thumb|Kinova 3-finger gripper
File:Xarm7.jpg|120px|thumb|UFACTORY xArm7
File:Robotont_banner.png|120px|thumb|robotont
File:Turtlebot3-waffle-pi.jpg|thumb|TurtleBot3
File:Parrot-bebop-2.jpg|thumb|Parrot Bebop 2
</gallery>

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=== ROBOTONT: Migrating Firmware Architecture to FreeRTOS and Evaluating micro-ROS Integration ===

This thesis continues the firmware development of the ROBOTONT mobile robot by modifying the existing firmware running on an STM microcontroller.
Although the architecture is [https://github.com/robotont/robotont-firmware/blob/v3.0-devel/docs/firmware_design.md modular by design], all components are executed within a single main loop, making extension and long-term maintenance difficult.

The goal of this thesis is to restructure the firmware using FreeRTOS by dividing functionality into separate tasks with defined responsibilities. In addition, the thesis examines whether micro-ROS can be implemented directly on the STM microcontroller to enable ROS-based communication at the firmware level. The work evaluates technical feasibility and resource usage to determine whether this approach is suitable for ROBOTONT.

=== ROBOTONT Lite ===
The goal of this thesis is to optimize ROBOTONT platform for cost by replacing the onboard compute and sensor with low-cost alternatives but ensuring ROS/ROS2 software compatibility.
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=== ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface ===
The goal of this thesis is to integrate graphical programming solution (e.g. Scratch or Blockly) to enable programming of Robotont by non-experts. E.g. https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2011.13706
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=== SemuBOT: multiple topics ===
In 2023/2024 many topics are developed to support the development of open-source humanoid robot project SemuBOT (https://www.facebook.com/semubotmtu/)
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=== Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education ===
Potential Topics:
* Enhance the Robot's Speech/Natural Language Capabilities
* Build a Local Language Model for the RSC
* Develop and Program the Robot’s Behavior and Personality
* Build a Digital Twin Simulation for Multimodal Interaction
* Explore the Use of the RSC as an Affective Robot to Address Students’ Academic Emotions
* Explore and Implement Cybersecurity Measures for Social Robot

[https://github.com/orgs/RobotStudyCompanion/discussions/3 More info on Github] | reach out to farnaz.baksh@ut.ee for more info
<hr>

=== Virtual reality user interface (VRUI) for intuitive teleoperation system ===
[[Image:LeapMotion.png|200px|thumb|right|Detecting 2 hands with Leap Motion Controller]]
Enhancing the user-experience of a virtual reality UI developed by [https://github.com/ut-ims-robotics/vrui_rviz Georg Astok]. Potentially adding [http://www.osvr.org/hardware-devs.html virtual reality capability] to a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L25HHFd00rc gesture- and natural-language-based robot teleoperation system].
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[[Image:Temoto-working-principle-in-pics.png|x160px|Gesture-based teleoperation]]
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=== Modeling humans for human-robot interaction ===
True human-robot collaboration means that the robot must understand the actions, intention, and state of its human partner. This work invovlves using cameras and other human sensors for digitally representing and modelling humans. There are multiple stages for modeling: a) physical models of human kinematics and dynamics; b) higher level-models for recognizing human intent.<br>
[[Image:Skeletal ROS.PNG|x160px|ROS & Kinect & Skeleton-Markers Package]]
<hr>

=== Robotic avatar for telepresence ===
Integrating hand gestures and head movements to control a robot avatar in virtual reality user interface.
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=== Detection of hardware and software resources for smart integration of robots ===
Vast majority of today’s robotic applications rely on hard-coded device and algorithm usage. This project focuses on developing a Resource Snooper software, that can detect addition or removal of resources for the benefit of dynamic reconfiguration of robotic systems. This project is developed as a subsystem of [https://utnuclearroboticspublic.github.io/temoto2/index.html TeMoto].
<hr>

=== Human-Robot and Robot-Robot collaboration applications ===
Creating a demo or analysis of software capabilities related to human-robot or tobot-robot teams
* human-robot collaborative assembly
* distributed mapping; analysis and demo of existing ROS (e.g., segmap https://youtu.be/JJhEkIA1xSE) packages for multi-robot mapping
* Inaccessible region teamwork
**youbot+drone - a drone maps the environment (for example a maze) and ground vehicle uses this information to traverse the maze
**youbot+robotont - youbot cannot go up ledges but it can lift smaller robot, such as robotont, up a ledge.
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=== Mirroring human hand movements on industrial robots ===
The goal of this project is to integrate continuous control of industrial robot manipulator with a gestural telerobotics interface. The recommended tools for this thesis project are Leap Motion Controller or a standard web camera, Ultraleap, Universal Robot UR5 manipulator, and ROS.
<hr>

=== ROBOTONT: TeMoto for robotont ===
Swarm-management and UMRF-based task loading for robotont using [https://github.com/temoto-framework TeMoto] framework.
<hr>

=== Enhancing teleoperation control interface with augmented cues to provoke caution===
The task is to create a telerobot control interface where video feed from the remote site and/or a mixed-reality scene is augmented with visual cues to provoke caution in human operator.
<hr>

=== Robot-to-human interaction ===
As robots and autonomous machines start sharing the same space a humans, their actions need to be understood by the people occupying the same space. For instance, a human worker needs to understand what the robot partner is planning next or a pedestrian needs to clearly comprehend the behaviour of a driverless vehicle. To reduce the ambiguity, the robot needs mechanisms to convey its intent (whatever it is going to do next). The aim of the thesis is to outline existing methods for machines to convey their intent and develop a unified model interface for expressing that intent.
<hr>

=== Gaze-based handover prediction ===
When human needs to pass an object to a robot manipulator, the robot must understand where in 3D space the object handover occurs and then plan an appropriate motion. Human gaze can be used as the input for predicting which object to track. This thesis activities involve camera-based eye tracking and safe motion-planning.
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=== ROBOTONT: Human-height human-robot interface for Robotont ground robot ===
Robotont is an ankle-high flat mobile robot. For humans to interact with Robotont, there is a need for a compact and lightweight mechanical structure that is tall enough for comfortable human-robot interaction. The objective of the thesis is to develop the mechanical designs and build prototypes that ensure stable operation and meet the aesthetic requirements for use in public places.
<hr>

=== Stratos Explore Ultraleap demonstrator for robotics ===
The aim of this thesis is to systematically analyze the strengths and limitations of the Stratos Explore Ultraleap device in the context of controlling a robot. Subsequently implement a demonstrator application for showing off its applicability for robot control.
<hr>

=== Mixed-reality scene creation for vehicle teleoperation ===
Fusing different sensory feeds for creating high-usability teleoperation scene.
<hr>

=== Validation study for AR-based robot user-interfaces ===
Designing and carrying out a user study to validate the functionality and usability of an human-robot interface.
<hr>

=== Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle ===
The goal of this thesis is to develop the methodology for measuring the operator's situation awareness while operating an autonomous urban vehicle. Potential metrics could include driving accuracy, speed, and latency. This thesis will be conducted as part of the activities at the [https://adl.cs.ut.ee Autonomous Driving Lab].
<hr>

=== Sign-language-based control for robots ===
The goal of this thesis is to design and implement the means for interacting with a robot via conventional sign language, i.e. the human can command a robot by using sign language.
<hr>

=== LLM-based task planning for robots ===
The goal of this thesis is to enable high level task planning for autonomous robots for general purpose tasks. The thesis would leverage the LLM's reasoning and TeMoto Action Engine to achieve natural task negotiation, planning, and execution.
<hr>

=== ROBOTONT: Development of CoppeliaSim-based simulation and a digital twin ===
The objective of the thesis is to develop an easy to use simulation for Robotont gen3 using CoppeliaSim (https://www.coppeliarobotics.com/).
<hr>

=== Application of VLA (Vision-Language-Action) models in robotics ===
The goal of this thesis is to apply VLA models to real-world robotics. The thesis project will involve topics related to robots, machine learning, transformers.
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=== SemuBot x Robotont crossover ===
The goal of this thesis is to build a mechanically integrated add-on for Robotont enable playing out socially-assistive scenarios with Robotont. The resulting Robotont solution would serve as a lite version of Semubot. The thesis can adopt the approach proposed in this thesis: https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93420
<hr>

=== Robotont meets Catrobat ===
The goal of this thesis is to integrate Catrobat (https://catrobat.org) programming and control for Robotont (https://robotont.eu).
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= Completed projects =
== PhD theses ==
*Robert Valner, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/105994 Design of TeMoto, a software framework for dependable, adaptive, and collaborative autonomous robots] [TeMoto – töökindlate, adaptiivsete ja koostöövõimeliste autonoomsete robotite arendamise tarkvararaamistik], PhD thesis, 2024
*Houman Masnavi, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/91394 Visibility aware navigation] [Nähtavust arvestav navigatsioon], PhD thesis, 2023

== Master's theses ==
*Gauthier Bernard Anselme Bassereau, Diffusion World Model for Robotics, MS thesis, 2026
*Lenards Patriks Skrodelis, Adaptation and Generalisation of a Vision-Language-Action Model on a New Embodiment, MS thesis, 2026
*Kaur Kullamäe, Controller for the mobility subsystem of the SemuBot social humanoid robot, MS thesis, 2026
*Asier Mandiola Arrizabalaga, Haptic-Based Teleoperation of Robots, MS thesis, 2025
*Dāvis Krūminš, Web-based Robotics Lab for Effortless ROS2 Development, MS thesis, 2025
*Julian Rene Leclerc, Natural Language Human-Robot Interaction: A Modular Framework for Conversational Robot Control Using Large Language Models, MS thesis, 2025
*Miriam Calafa’, Designing Multimodal Emotional Expression for a Robotic Study Companion, MS thesis, 2025
*Iryna Hurova, Model-based Planning Using GPU-accelerated Simulator as a World Model, MS thesis, 2025
*Sander Toma Võrk, Elektrooniliste termomeetrite automaatse kalibreerimissüsteemi väljatöötamine ja rakendamine, MS thesis, 2025
*Carl Hjalmar Love Hult, SurfMotion: An Open Source Pipeline for Robotic Pipe Cutting and Welding, MS thesis, 2025
*Paola Avalos Conchas, Socially Aware Planning for Indoor Navigation, MS thesis, 2025
*Robert Allik, Validation of NoMaD as a Global Planner for Mobile Robots, MS thesis, 2024
*Rauno Põlluäär, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=79393 Designing and Implementing a Bird’s-eye View Interface for a Self-driving Vehicle’s Teleoperation System] [Isejuhtiva sõiduki kaugjuhtimissüsteemile linnuvaate kasutajaliidese loomine], MS thesis, 2024
*Gautier Reynes, VR-Enhanced Remote Inspection Framework for Semi-Autonomous Robot Fleet, MS thesis, 2024
*Eva Mõtshärg, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=77385 3D-prinditava kere disain ja analüüs vabavaralisele haridusrobotile Robotont] [Design and Analysis of a 3D Printable Chassis for the Open Source Educational Robot Robotont], MS thesis, 2023
*Farnaz Baksh, [https://dspace.ut.ee/items/a7a9cc15-27e9-450c-94e8-3267f0c95c56 An Open-source Robotic Study Companion for University Students] [Avatud lähtekoodiga robotõpikaaslane üliõpilastele], MS thesis, 2023
*Igor Rybalskii, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83028 Augmented reality (AR) for enabling human-robot collaboration with ROS robots] [Liitreaalsus inimese ja roboti koostöö võimaldamiseks ROS-i robotitega], MS thesis, 2022
*Md. Maniruzzaman, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83025 Object search and retrieval in indoor environment using a Mobile Manipulator] [Objektide otsimine ja teisaldamine siseruumides mobiilse manipulaatori abil], MS thesis, 2022
*Allan Kustavus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72651 Design and Implementation of a Generalized Resource Management Architecture in the TeMoto Software Framework] [Üldise ressursihalduri disain ja teostus TeMoto tarkvara raamistikule], MS thesis, 2021
*Kristina Meister, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72350 External human-vehicle interaction - a study in the context of an autonomous ride-hailing service], MS thesis, 2021
*Muhammad Usman, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72126 Development of an Optimization-Based Motion Planner and Its ROS Interface for a Non-Holonomic Mobile Manipulator] [Optimeerimisele baseeruva liikumisplaneerija arendamine ja selle ROSi liides mitteholonoomse mobiilse manipulaatori jaoks], MS thesis, 2020
*Maarika Oidekivi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72119 Masina kavatsuse väljendamine ja tõlgendamine] [Communicating and interpreting machine intent], MS thesis, 2020
*Houman Masnavi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72118 Multi-Robot Motion Planning for Shared Payload Transportation] [Rajaplaneerimine multi-robot süsteemile jagatud lasti transportimisel], MS thesis, 2020
*Fabian Ernesto Parra Gil, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72112 Implementation of Robot Manager Subsystem for Temoto Software Framework] [Robotite Halduri alamsüsteemi väljatöötamine tarkvararaamistikule TEMOTO], MS thesis, 2020
*Zafarullah, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72125 Gaze Assisted Neural Network based Prediction of End-Point of Human Reaching Trajectories], MS thesis, 2020
*Madis K Nigol, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64339 Õppematerjalid robotplatvormile Robotont] [Study materials for robot platform Robotont], MS thesis, 2019
*Renno Raudmäe, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64341 Avatud robotplatvorm Robotont] [Open source robotics platform Robotont], MS thesis, 2019
*Asif Sattar, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64352 Human detection and distance estimation with monocular camera using YOLOv3 neural network] [Inimeste tuvastamine ning kauguse hindamine kasutades kaamerat ning YOLOv3 tehisnärvivõrku], MS thesis, 2019
*Ragnar Margus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64337 Kergliiklusvahendite jagamisteenuseks vajaliku positsioneerimismooduli loomine ja uurimine] [Develoment and testing of a IoT module for electric vehicle sharing service], MS thesis, 2019
*Pavel Šumejko, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64320 Robust Solution for Extrinsic Calibration of a 2D Laser-Rangefinder and a Monocular USB Camera] [Meetod 2D laserkaugusmõõdiku ja USB-kaamera väliseks kalibreerimiseks], MS thesis, 2019
*Dzvezdana Arsovska, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64321 Building an Efficient and Secure Software Supply Pipeline for Aerial Robotics Application] [Efektiivne ja turvaline tarkvaraarendusahel lennurobootika rakenduses], MS thesis, 2019
*Tõnis Tiimus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60713 Visuaalselt esilekutsutud potentsiaalidel põhinev aju-arvuti liides robootika rakendustes] [A VEP-based BCI for robotics applications], MS thesis, 2018
*Martin Appo, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60718 Hardware-agnostic compliant control ROS package for collaborative industrial manipulators] [Riistvarapaindlik ROSi tarkvarapakett tööstuslike robotite mööndlikuks juhtimiseks], MS thesis, 2018
*Hassan Mahmoud Shehawy Elhanash, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60711 Optical Tracking of Forearm for Classifying Fingers Poses] [Küünarvarre visuaalne jälgimine ennustamaks sõrmede asendeid], MS thesis, 2018

== Bachelor's theses ==
*Marten Ojasaar,
*Danila Kobozev, Harjavabade alalisvoolumootorite juhtimislahendus avatud platvormile Robotont
*Kaspar Kasemägi, Modulaarne arendusplaat ”Nutilahenduste praktikumi” õppeaine jaoks
*Kaspar Mill, Solaride III päikeseauto akupaki arendus Bridgestone World Solar Challenge võistluseks
*Rasmus Miller, Induktiivse kuumotsa disain 3D printerile
*Anton Laidmets, Kaamerasüsteem iseseisvaks liikumiseks humanoidrobot SemuBotile
*Kert-Kristofer Kljutšnik, Objektituvastuse integreerimine HoloLens 2 liitreaalsuse platvormil inimese ja roboti koostööks
*Emil Eensaar, Orienteerumisvõistluste SPORTident märkesüsteemi finišimärgete juhtmevaba edastamine Tak-Soft ajavõtusüsteemi
*Karl Johan Krasilnikov, Veebirakenduse arendamine humanoidroboti SemuBot juhtimiseks
*Aleks Jõe, Lähinavigatsiooni arendus humanoidrobotile Semubot
*Raiko Torga, Power and Peripheral HAT for the Robotic Study Companion
*Oskar Kolk, Humanoidse robotkäe arendus SemuBotile
*Eliisabet Judin, Sotsiaalse humanoidroboti SemuBot skeleti disain
*Hanna Maria Fatkin, Mechanical Design and Development for Unmanned Ground Vehicle Casualty Evacuation Payload, BS thesis, 2026
*Kaarel-Richard Kaarelson, [https://thesis.cs.ut.ee/12b3ed0c-b3c1-473e-ae13-5063fde9850a TeMoto Action Assistant: A Web-Based Human–Robot Interface for Designing UMRF Graphs] [TeMoto Action Assistant: Veebipõhine Inimese ja Roboti Interaktsiooni Tööriist UMRF Graafide Loomiseks], BS thesis, 2025
*Oliver Voorel, Humanoidrobot Semuboti toitesüsteemi uuendamine, BS thesis, 2025
*Karl Rahn, Millimeeterlaine radari integreerimine avatud lähtekoodiga muruniiduki platvormil Open Mower, BS thesis, 2025
*Mattias Mäe, Sõiduki kaugjuhtimise viivituse mõõtmine, BS thesis, 2025
*Jürgen Kottise, Dockeri konteineritel põhinev haldustarkvara Robotont 3 õpperobotile, BS thesis, 2025
*Martin Kaur, Servodel põhinev sotsiaalse robotkäe süsteem SemuBotile, BS thesis, 2025
*Karl-Jürgen Siilak, Mass Portal Grand Pharaoh XD 3D-printeri uuendamine, BS thesis, 2025
*Usman Ali Khan, Graphical programming interface for ROBOTONT, an open-source educational robot, BS thesis, 2025
*Robina Zvirgzdina, Development of an Autonomous Open-Source Inventory Performance Robot for the University of Tartu Library, BS thesis, 2025
*Omar Huseynli, ROS integration for the Semubot robot, BS thesis, 2025
*Albert Unn, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=79937 Suhtlusvõimekuse arendamine sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot] [Developing the ability to communicate for SemuBot, a social humanoid robot], BS thesis, 2024
*Veronika-Marina Volynets, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99943 Development of Control Electronics and Program for Robotont's Height Adjustment Mechanism] [Juhtelektroonika ja programmi väljatöötamine Robotondi kõrguse reguleerimise mehhanismile], BS thesis, 2024
*Nikita Kurenkov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99880 Flexible Screen Integration and Development of Neck Movement Mechanism for Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Humanoidroboti näo lahenduse leidmine ja rakendamine; humanoidroboti jaoks kaela mehhanismi väljatöötamine], BS thesis, 2024
*Elchin Huseynov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99668 Design and Control of a Social Humanoid Robot - SemuBot’s Hand] [Sotsiaalse Humanoidroboti Disain ja Juhtimine - SemuBoti Käsi], BS thesis, 2024
*Veronika Podliesnova, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99636 Real-Time Detection of Robot Failures by Monitoring Operator’s Brain Activity with EEG-based Brain-Computer Interface] [Reaalajas Robotirikke Tuvastamine Operaatori Ajutegevuse Jälgimise teel EEG-põhise Aju-Arvuti Liidese abil], BS thesis, 2024
*Märten Josh Peedimaa, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Rhea: An Open-Source Table Tennis Ball Launcher Robot for Multiball Training] [Avatud lähtekoodiga lauatennise palliviske robot mitmikpall treenimiseks], BS thesis, 2024
*Karl Sander Vinkel, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Laadimisjaama ja transportkesta väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of charging dock and transport case for Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Raimo Köidam, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Valguslahenduse tarkvara väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of light solution software for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Robert Valge, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Toitepinge ja tarbevoolu monitoorimine ning toitehalduse püsivara loomine õpperobotil Robotont] [Monitoring supply voltage and current consumption and creating firmware for Robotont’s power management system], BS thesis, 2024
*Leonid Tšigrinski, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Õpperoboti Robotont püsivara arhitektuuri uuendamine] [Education robot "Robotont" firmware architecture updating], BS thesis, 2024
*Andres Sakk, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Avatud robotplatvormi Robotont 3 kasutajaliidese väljatöötamine] [Development of a user interface for the open robotics platform Robotont 3], BS thesis, 2024
*Kaur Kullamäe, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Elektroonikalahendus ja püsivara robotkäe juhtimiseks sotsiaalsel humanoidrobotil SemuBot] [Building the SemuBot arm electronics system], BS thesis, 2024
*Kristjan Madis Kask, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Käe mehaanika disain sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot] [Arm mechanics design for social humanoid robot SemuBot], BS thesis, 2024
*Sven-Ervin Paap, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet ROS2 draiver õpperobotile Robotont] [ROS2 driver for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Timur Nizamov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99592 Audio System for the Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Helisüsteem sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot], BS thesis, 2024
*Georgs Narbuts, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99554 Holonomic Motion Drive System of a Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Sotsiaalse humanoidroboti SemuBoti holonoomne liikuv ajamisüsteem], BS thesis, 2024
*Iryna Hurova, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90638 Kitting station of the learning factory] [Õppetehase komplekteerimisjaam], BS thesis, 2023
*Paola Avalos Conchas, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90641 Payload transportation system of a learning factory] [Õppetehase kasuliku koorma transpordisüsteem], BS thesis, 2023
*Pille Pärnalaas, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93431 Pöördpõik ajami arendus robotplatvormile Robotont] [Development of swerve drive for robotic platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Carl Hjalmar Love Hult, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90673 Using and Evaluating the Real-time Spatial Perception System Hydra in Real-world Scenarios] [Reaalajas toimiva ruumilise taju süsteemi Hydra kasutamine ja hindamine praktilistes stsenaariumides], BS thesis, 2023
*Priit Rooden, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93432 Autonoomse laadimislahenduse väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of an autonomous charging solution for the robot platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Marko Muro, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93429 Robotondi akulahenduse ning 12 V pingeregulaatori prototüüpimine] [Prototyping battery solution and 12 V voltage regulator for Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Danel Leppenen, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93427 Nav2 PYIF: Python-based Motion Planning for ROS 2 Navigation 2] [Nav 2 PYIF: Pythoni põhine liikumise planeerija ROS 2 Navigation 2-le], BS thesis, 2023
*Kertrud Geddily Küüt, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93424 Kõrgust reguleeriv mehhanism Robotondile] [Height adjusting mechanism for Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Ingvar Drikkit, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93421 Lisaseadmete võimekuse arendamine haridusrobotile Robotont] [Developing add-on device support for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Kristo Pool, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93430 MoveIt 2 õppematerjalid] [Learning materials for MoveIt 2], BS thesis, 2023
*Erki Veeväli, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93434 Development of a Continuous Teleoperation System for Urban Road Vehicle] [Linnasõiduki pideva kaugjuhtimissüsteemi arendus], BS thesis, 2023
*Aleksandra Doroshenko, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93420 Haiglates inimesi juhatava roboti disain] [Hospital guide robot design], BS thesis, 2023
*Hui Shi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83043 Expanding the Open-source ROS Software Pack age opencv_apps with Dedicated Blob Detection Functionality] [Avatud lähtekoodiga ROS-i tarkvarakimbu opencv_apps laiendamine laigutuvasti funktsioonaalsusega], BS thesis, 2022
*Dāvis Krūmiņš, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83040 Web-based learning and software development environment for remote access of ROS robots] [Veebipõhine õppe- ja tarkvaraarenduse keskkond ROS robotite juurdepääsuks kaugteel], BS thesis, 2022
*Anna Jakovleva, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83037 Roboquiz - an interactive human-robot game] [Roboquiz - interaktiivne inimese ja roboti mäng], BS thesis, 2022
*Kristjan Laht, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=74702&year=2022Robot Localization with Fiducial Markers] [Roboti lokaliseerimine koordinaatmärkidega], BS thesis, 2022
*Hans Pärtel Pani, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83008 ROS draiver pehmerobootika haaratsile] [ROS Driver for Soft Robotic Gripper], BS thesis, 2022
*Markus Erik Sügis, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83015 Jagatud juhtimise põhimõttel realiseeritud robotite kaugjuhtimissüsteem] [A continuous teleoperating system based on shared control concept], BS thesis, 2022
*Taaniel Küla, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83007 ROS2 platvormile keevitusroboti tarkvara portotüübi loomine kasutades UR5 robot-manipulaatorit] [Welding robot software prototype for ROS2 using UR5 robot arm], BS thesis, 2022
*Rauno Põlluäär, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72672 Veebirakendus-põhine kasutajaliides avatud robotplatvormi Robotont juhtimiseks ja haldamiseks] [Web application-based user interface for controlling and managing open-source robotics platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2021
*Hendrik Olesk, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72664 Nägemisulatuses kaugjuhitava mobiilse robotmanipulaatori kasutajamugavuse tõstmine] [Improving the usability of a mobile manipulator robot for line-of-sight remote control], BS thesis, 2021
*Tarvi Tepandi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72665 Segareaalsusel põhinev kasutajaliides mobiilse roboti kaugjuhtimiseks Microsoft HoloLens 2 vahendusel] [Mixed-reality user interface for teleoperating mobile robots with Microsoft HoloLens 2], BS thesis, 2021
*Rudolf Põldma, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72674 Tartu linna Narva maantee ringristmiku digikaksik] [Digital twin for Narva street roundabout in Tartu], BS thesis, 2021
*Kwasi Akuamoah Boateng, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72804 Digital Twin of a Teaching and Learning Robotics Lab] [Robotite õpetamise ja õppimise labori digitaalne kaksik], BS thesis, 2021
*Karina Sein, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72102 Eestikeelse kõnesünteesi võimaldamine robootika arendusplatvormil ROS] [Enabling Estonian speech synthesis on the Robot Operating System (ROS)], BS thesis, 2020
*Ranno Mäesepp, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72100 Takistuste vältimise lahendus õpperobotile Robotont] [Obstacle avoidance solution for educational robot platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2020
*Igor Rybalskii, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72060 Gesture Detection Software for Human-Robot Collaboration] [Žestituvastus tarkvara inimese ja roboti koostööks], BS thesis, 2020
*Meelis Pihlap, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64292 Mitme roboti koostöö funktsionaalsuste väljatöötamine tarkvararaamistikule TeMoto] [Multi-robot collaboration functionalities for robot software development framework TeMoto], BS thesis, 2019
*Kaarel Mark, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64290 Liitreaalsuse kasutamine tootmisprotsessis asukohtade määramisel] [Augmented reality for location determination in manufacturing], BS thesis, 2019
*Kätriin Julle, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64279 Roboti KUKA youBot riistvara ja ROS-tarkvara uuendamine] [Upgrading robot KUKA youBot’s hardware and ROS-software], BS thesis, 2019
*Georg Astok, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64274 Roboti juhtimine virtuaalreaalsuses kasutades ROS-raamistikku] [Creating virtual reality user interface using only ROS framework], BS thesis, 2019
*Martin Hallist, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64275 Robotipõhine kaugkohalolu käte liigutuste ülekandmiseks] [Teleoperation robot for arms motions], BS thesis, 2019
*Ahmed Hassan Helmy Mohamed, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/63946 Software integration of autonomous robot system for mixing and serving drinks] [Jooke valmistava ja serveeriva robotsüsteemi tarkvaralahendus], BS thesis, 2019
*Kristo Allaje, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60294 Draiveripakett käte jälgimise seadme Leap Motion™ kontroller kasutamiseks robootika arendusplatvormil ROS] [Driver package for using Leap Motion™ controller on the robotics development platform ROS], BS thesis, 2018
*Martin Maidla, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60288 Avatud robotiarendusplatvormi Robotont omniliikumise ja odomeetria arendamine] [Omnimotion and odometry development for open robot development platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2018
*Raid Vellerind, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/56559 Avatud robotiarendusplatvormi ROS võimekuse loomine Tartu Ülikooli Robotexi robootikaplatvormile] [ROS driver development for the University of Tartu’s Robotex robotics platform], BS thesis, 2017
*Kalle-Gustav Kruus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/32440 Jalgpalliroboti löögimehhanismi elektroonikalahendus] [Driver circuit for a kicking mechanism of a football robot], BS thesis, 2013
*Sven Kautlenbach, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/25570 Autonoomne seade elastsusmooduli mõõtmiseks] [Electronic device for Young’s modulus measurements], BS thesis, 2011

[[Category:Theses Topics]]

Theses in Robotics

2026-08-31T07:03:40Z

Karl: /* Bachelor's theses */

[[Category:IMS-robotics]]
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= Projects in Advanced Robotics =
''The main objective of the follwing projects is to give students experience in working with advanced robotics tehcnology. Our group is active in several R&D projects involving human-robot collaboration, intuitive teleoperation of robots, and autonomous navigation of unmanned mobile platforms. Our main software platforms are [http://www.ros.org/ Robot Operating System (ROS)] for developing software for advanced robot systems and [http://gazebosim.org/ Gazebo] for running realistic robotic simulations.''<br><br>
For further information, contact [[User:Karl|Karl Kruusamäe]].

The following is not an exhaustive list of all available thesis/research topics.

== Highlighted theses topics for 2025/2026 study year ==
# [[#Application of VLA (Vision-Language-Action) models in robotics|Application of VLA (Vision-Language-Action) models in robotics]]
# [[#LLM-based task planning for robots|LLM-based task planning for robots]]
# [[#ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers|ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers]]
# [[#SemuBOT: multiple topics|SemuBOT: multiple topics]]
# [[#ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface|ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface]]
# [[#Sign-language-based control for robots|Sign-language-based control for robots]]
# [[#Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education|Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education]]
# [[#Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle|Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle]]

== List of potential thesis topics ==
Our inventory includes but is not limited to:
<gallery mode="packed">
File:Youbot.png|120px|thumb|KUKA youBot
File:Ur5_left.png|120px|thumb|Universal Robot UR5
File:Franka_Emika_Panda.jpg|120px|thumb|Franka Emika Panda
File:Clearpath_Jackal.jpg|120px|thumb|Clearpath Jackal
File:Kinova_KG-3_Gripper.jpg|120px|thumb|Kinova 3-finger gripper
File:Xarm7.jpg|120px|thumb|UFACTORY xArm7
File:Robotont_banner.png|120px|thumb|robotont
File:Turtlebot3-waffle-pi.jpg|thumb|TurtleBot3
File:Parrot-bebop-2.jpg|thumb|Parrot Bebop 2
</gallery>

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=== ROBOTONT: Migrating Firmware Architecture to FreeRTOS and Evaluating micro-ROS Integration ===

This thesis continues the firmware development of the ROBOTONT mobile robot by modifying the existing firmware running on an STM microcontroller.
Although the architecture is [https://github.com/robotont/robotont-firmware/blob/v3.0-devel/docs/firmware_design.md modular by design], all components are executed within a single main loop, making extension and long-term maintenance difficult.

The goal of this thesis is to restructure the firmware using FreeRTOS by dividing functionality into separate tasks with defined responsibilities. In addition, the thesis examines whether micro-ROS can be implemented directly on the STM microcontroller to enable ROS-based communication at the firmware level. The work evaluates technical feasibility and resource usage to determine whether this approach is suitable for ROBOTONT.

=== ROBOTONT Lite ===
The goal of this thesis is to optimize ROBOTONT platform for cost by replacing the onboard compute and sensor with low-cost alternatives but ensuring ROS/ROS2 software compatibility.
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=== ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface ===
The goal of this thesis is to integrate graphical programming solution (e.g. Scratch or Blockly) to enable programming of Robotont by non-experts. E.g. https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2011.13706
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=== SemuBOT: multiple topics ===
In 2023/2024 many topics are developed to support the development of open-source humanoid robot project SemuBOT (https://www.facebook.com/semubotmtu/)
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=== Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education ===
Potential Topics:
* Enhance the Robot's Speech/Natural Language Capabilities
* Build a Local Language Model for the RSC
* Develop and Program the Robot’s Behavior and Personality
* Build a Digital Twin Simulation for Multimodal Interaction
* Explore the Use of the RSC as an Affective Robot to Address Students’ Academic Emotions
* Explore and Implement Cybersecurity Measures for Social Robot

[https://github.com/orgs/RobotStudyCompanion/discussions/3 More info on Github] | reach out to farnaz.baksh@ut.ee for more info
<hr>

=== Virtual reality user interface (VRUI) for intuitive teleoperation system ===
[[Image:LeapMotion.png|200px|thumb|right|Detecting 2 hands with Leap Motion Controller]]
Enhancing the user-experience of a virtual reality UI developed by [https://github.com/ut-ims-robotics/vrui_rviz Georg Astok]. Potentially adding [http://www.osvr.org/hardware-devs.html virtual reality capability] to a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L25HHFd00rc gesture- and natural-language-based robot teleoperation system].
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[[Image:Temoto-working-principle-in-pics.png|x160px|Gesture-based teleoperation]]
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=== Modeling humans for human-robot interaction ===
True human-robot collaboration means that the robot must understand the actions, intention, and state of its human partner. This work invovlves using cameras and other human sensors for digitally representing and modelling humans. There are multiple stages for modeling: a) physical models of human kinematics and dynamics; b) higher level-models for recognizing human intent.<br>
[[Image:Skeletal ROS.PNG|x160px|ROS & Kinect & Skeleton-Markers Package]]
<hr>

=== Robotic avatar for telepresence ===
Integrating hand gestures and head movements to control a robot avatar in virtual reality user interface.
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=== Detection of hardware and software resources for smart integration of robots ===
Vast majority of today’s robotic applications rely on hard-coded device and algorithm usage. This project focuses on developing a Resource Snooper software, that can detect addition or removal of resources for the benefit of dynamic reconfiguration of robotic systems. This project is developed as a subsystem of [https://utnuclearroboticspublic.github.io/temoto2/index.html TeMoto].
<hr>

=== Human-Robot and Robot-Robot collaboration applications ===
Creating a demo or analysis of software capabilities related to human-robot or tobot-robot teams
* human-robot collaborative assembly
* distributed mapping; analysis and demo of existing ROS (e.g., segmap https://youtu.be/JJhEkIA1xSE) packages for multi-robot mapping
* Inaccessible region teamwork
**youbot+drone - a drone maps the environment (for example a maze) and ground vehicle uses this information to traverse the maze
**youbot+robotont - youbot cannot go up ledges but it can lift smaller robot, such as robotont, up a ledge.
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=== Mirroring human hand movements on industrial robots ===
The goal of this project is to integrate continuous control of industrial robot manipulator with a gestural telerobotics interface. The recommended tools for this thesis project are Leap Motion Controller or a standard web camera, Ultraleap, Universal Robot UR5 manipulator, and ROS.
<hr>

=== ROBOTONT: TeMoto for robotont ===
Swarm-management and UMRF-based task loading for robotont using [https://github.com/temoto-framework TeMoto] framework.
<hr>

=== Enhancing teleoperation control interface with augmented cues to provoke caution===
The task is to create a telerobot control interface where video feed from the remote site and/or a mixed-reality scene is augmented with visual cues to provoke caution in human operator.
<hr>

=== Robot-to-human interaction ===
As robots and autonomous machines start sharing the same space a humans, their actions need to be understood by the people occupying the same space. For instance, a human worker needs to understand what the robot partner is planning next or a pedestrian needs to clearly comprehend the behaviour of a driverless vehicle. To reduce the ambiguity, the robot needs mechanisms to convey its intent (whatever it is going to do next). The aim of the thesis is to outline existing methods for machines to convey their intent and develop a unified model interface for expressing that intent.
<hr>

=== Gaze-based handover prediction ===
When human needs to pass an object to a robot manipulator, the robot must understand where in 3D space the object handover occurs and then plan an appropriate motion. Human gaze can be used as the input for predicting which object to track. This thesis activities involve camera-based eye tracking and safe motion-planning.
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=== ROBOTONT: Human-height human-robot interface for Robotont ground robot ===
Robotont is an ankle-high flat mobile robot. For humans to interact with Robotont, there is a need for a compact and lightweight mechanical structure that is tall enough for comfortable human-robot interaction. The objective of the thesis is to develop the mechanical designs and build prototypes that ensure stable operation and meet the aesthetic requirements for use in public places.
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=== Stratos Explore Ultraleap demonstrator for robotics ===
The aim of this thesis is to systematically analyze the strengths and limitations of the Stratos Explore Ultraleap device in the context of controlling a robot. Subsequently implement a demonstrator application for showing off its applicability for robot control.
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=== Mixed-reality scene creation for vehicle teleoperation ===
Fusing different sensory feeds for creating high-usability teleoperation scene.
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=== Validation study for AR-based robot user-interfaces ===
Designing and carrying out a user study to validate the functionality and usability of an human-robot interface.
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=== Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle ===
The goal of this thesis is to develop the methodology for measuring the operator's situation awareness while operating an autonomous urban vehicle. Potential metrics could include driving accuracy, speed, and latency. This thesis will be conducted as part of the activities at the [https://adl.cs.ut.ee Autonomous Driving Lab].
<hr>

=== Sign-language-based control for robots ===
The goal of this thesis is to design and implement the means for interacting with a robot via conventional sign language, i.e. the human can command a robot by using sign language.
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=== LLM-based task planning for robots ===
The goal of this thesis is to enable high level task planning for autonomous robots for general purpose tasks. The thesis would leverage the LLM's reasoning and TeMoto Action Engine to achieve natural task negotiation, planning, and execution.
<hr>

=== ROBOTONT: Development of CoppeliaSim-based simulation and a digital twin ===
The objective of the thesis is to develop an easy to use simulation for Robotont gen3 using CoppeliaSim (https://www.coppeliarobotics.com/).
<hr>

=== Application of VLA (Vision-Language-Action) models in robotics ===
The goal of this thesis is to apply VLA models to real-world robotics. The thesis project will involve topics related to robots, machine learning, transformers.
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=== SemuBot x Robotont crossover ===
The goal of this thesis is to build a mechanically integrated add-on for Robotont enable playing out socially-assistive scenarios with Robotont. The resulting Robotont solution would serve as a lite version of Semubot. The thesis can adopt the approach proposed in this thesis: https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93420
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=== Robotont meets Catrobat ===
The goal of this thesis is to integrate Catrobat (https://catrobat.org) programming and control for Robotont (https://robotont.eu).
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= Completed projects =
== PhD theses ==
*Robert Valner, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/105994 Design of TeMoto, a software framework for dependable, adaptive, and collaborative autonomous robots] [TeMoto – töökindlate, adaptiivsete ja koostöövõimeliste autonoomsete robotite arendamise tarkvararaamistik], PhD thesis, 2024
*Houman Masnavi, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/91394 Visibility aware navigation] [Nähtavust arvestav navigatsioon], PhD thesis, 2023

== Master's theses ==
*Gauthier Bernard Anselme Bassereau, Diffusion World Model for Robotics, MS thesis, 2026
*Lenards Patriks Skrodelis, Adaptation and Generalisation of a Vision-Language-Action Model on a New Embodiment, MS thesis, 2026
*Kaur Kullamäe, Controller for the mobility subsystem of the SemuBot social humanoid robot, MS thesis, 2026
*Asier Mandiola Arrizabalaga, Haptic-Based Teleoperation of Robots, MS thesis, 2025
*Dāvis Krūminš, Web-based Robotics Lab for Effortless ROS2 Development, MS thesis, 2025
*Julian Rene Leclerc, Natural Language Human-Robot Interaction: A Modular Framework for Conversational Robot Control Using Large Language Models, MS thesis, 2025
*Miriam Calafa’, Designing Multimodal Emotional Expression for a Robotic Study Companion, MS thesis, 2025
*Iryna Hurova, Model-based Planning Using GPU-accelerated Simulator as a World Model, MS thesis, 2025
*Sander Toma Võrk, Elektrooniliste termomeetrite automaatse kalibreerimissüsteemi väljatöötamine ja rakendamine, MS thesis, 2025
*Carl Hjalmar Love Hult, SurfMotion: An Open Source Pipeline for Robotic Pipe Cutting and Welding, MS thesis, 2025
*Paola Avalos Conchas, Socially Aware Planning for Indoor Navigation, MS thesis, 2025
*Robert Allik, Validation of NoMaD as a Global Planner for Mobile Robots, MS thesis, 2024
*Rauno Põlluäär, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=79393 Designing and Implementing a Bird’s-eye View Interface for a Self-driving Vehicle’s Teleoperation System] [Isejuhtiva sõiduki kaugjuhtimissüsteemile linnuvaate kasutajaliidese loomine], MS thesis, 2024
*Gautier Reynes, VR-Enhanced Remote Inspection Framework for Semi-Autonomous Robot Fleet, MS thesis, 2024
*Eva Mõtshärg, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=77385 3D-prinditava kere disain ja analüüs vabavaralisele haridusrobotile Robotont] [Design and Analysis of a 3D Printable Chassis for the Open Source Educational Robot Robotont], MS thesis, 2023
*Farnaz Baksh, [https://dspace.ut.ee/items/a7a9cc15-27e9-450c-94e8-3267f0c95c56 An Open-source Robotic Study Companion for University Students] [Avatud lähtekoodiga robotõpikaaslane üliõpilastele], MS thesis, 2023
*Igor Rybalskii, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83028 Augmented reality (AR) for enabling human-robot collaboration with ROS robots] [Liitreaalsus inimese ja roboti koostöö võimaldamiseks ROS-i robotitega], MS thesis, 2022
*Md. Maniruzzaman, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83025 Object search and retrieval in indoor environment using a Mobile Manipulator] [Objektide otsimine ja teisaldamine siseruumides mobiilse manipulaatori abil], MS thesis, 2022
*Allan Kustavus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72651 Design and Implementation of a Generalized Resource Management Architecture in the TeMoto Software Framework] [Üldise ressursihalduri disain ja teostus TeMoto tarkvara raamistikule], MS thesis, 2021
*Kristina Meister, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72350 External human-vehicle interaction - a study in the context of an autonomous ride-hailing service], MS thesis, 2021
*Muhammad Usman, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72126 Development of an Optimization-Based Motion Planner and Its ROS Interface for a Non-Holonomic Mobile Manipulator] [Optimeerimisele baseeruva liikumisplaneerija arendamine ja selle ROSi liides mitteholonoomse mobiilse manipulaatori jaoks], MS thesis, 2020
*Maarika Oidekivi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72119 Masina kavatsuse väljendamine ja tõlgendamine] [Communicating and interpreting machine intent], MS thesis, 2020
*Houman Masnavi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72118 Multi-Robot Motion Planning for Shared Payload Transportation] [Rajaplaneerimine multi-robot süsteemile jagatud lasti transportimisel], MS thesis, 2020
*Fabian Ernesto Parra Gil, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72112 Implementation of Robot Manager Subsystem for Temoto Software Framework] [Robotite Halduri alamsüsteemi väljatöötamine tarkvararaamistikule TEMOTO], MS thesis, 2020
*Zafarullah, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72125 Gaze Assisted Neural Network based Prediction of End-Point of Human Reaching Trajectories], MS thesis, 2020
*Madis K Nigol, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64339 Õppematerjalid robotplatvormile Robotont] [Study materials for robot platform Robotont], MS thesis, 2019
*Renno Raudmäe, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64341 Avatud robotplatvorm Robotont] [Open source robotics platform Robotont], MS thesis, 2019
*Asif Sattar, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64352 Human detection and distance estimation with monocular camera using YOLOv3 neural network] [Inimeste tuvastamine ning kauguse hindamine kasutades kaamerat ning YOLOv3 tehisnärvivõrku], MS thesis, 2019
*Ragnar Margus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64337 Kergliiklusvahendite jagamisteenuseks vajaliku positsioneerimismooduli loomine ja uurimine] [Develoment and testing of a IoT module for electric vehicle sharing service], MS thesis, 2019
*Pavel Šumejko, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64320 Robust Solution for Extrinsic Calibration of a 2D Laser-Rangefinder and a Monocular USB Camera] [Meetod 2D laserkaugusmõõdiku ja USB-kaamera väliseks kalibreerimiseks], MS thesis, 2019
*Dzvezdana Arsovska, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64321 Building an Efficient and Secure Software Supply Pipeline for Aerial Robotics Application] [Efektiivne ja turvaline tarkvaraarendusahel lennurobootika rakenduses], MS thesis, 2019
*Tõnis Tiimus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60713 Visuaalselt esilekutsutud potentsiaalidel põhinev aju-arvuti liides robootika rakendustes] [A VEP-based BCI for robotics applications], MS thesis, 2018
*Martin Appo, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60718 Hardware-agnostic compliant control ROS package for collaborative industrial manipulators] [Riistvarapaindlik ROSi tarkvarapakett tööstuslike robotite mööndlikuks juhtimiseks], MS thesis, 2018
*Hassan Mahmoud Shehawy Elhanash, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60711 Optical Tracking of Forearm for Classifying Fingers Poses] [Küünarvarre visuaalne jälgimine ennustamaks sõrmede asendeid], MS thesis, 2018

== Bachelor's theses ==
*Danila Kobozev
*Kaspar Kasemägi
*Kaspar Mill
*Rasmus Miller
*Anton Laidmets
*Kert-Kristofer Kljutšnik
*Emil Eensaar
*Karl Johan Krasilnikov
*Aleks Jõe,
*Raiko Torga, Power and Peripheral HAT for the Robotic Study Companion
*Oskar Kolk, Humanoidse robotkäe arendus SemuBotile
*Eliisabet Judin, Sotsiaalse humanoidroboti SemuBot skeleti disain
*Hanna Maria Fatkin, Mechanical Design and Development for Unmanned Ground Vehicle Casualty Evacuation Payload, BS thesis, 2026
*Kaarel-Richard Kaarelson, [https://thesis.cs.ut.ee/12b3ed0c-b3c1-473e-ae13-5063fde9850a TeMoto Action Assistant: A Web-Based Human–Robot Interface for Designing UMRF Graphs] [TeMoto Action Assistant: Veebipõhine Inimese ja Roboti Interaktsiooni Tööriist UMRF Graafide Loomiseks], BS thesis, 2025
*Oliver Voorel, Humanoidrobot Semuboti toitesüsteemi uuendamine, BS thesis, 2025
*Karl Rahn, Millimeeterlaine radari integreerimine avatud lähtekoodiga muruniiduki platvormil Open Mower, BS thesis, 2025
*Mattias Mäe, Sõiduki kaugjuhtimise viivituse mõõtmine, BS thesis, 2025
*Jürgen Kottise, Dockeri konteineritel põhinev haldustarkvara Robotont 3 õpperobotile, BS thesis, 2025
*Martin Kaur, Servodel põhinev sotsiaalse robotkäe süsteem SemuBotile, BS thesis, 2025
*Karl-Jürgen Siilak, Mass Portal Grand Pharaoh XD 3D-printeri uuendamine, BS thesis, 2025
*Usman Ali Khan, Graphical programming interface for ROBOTONT, an open-source educational robot, BS thesis, 2025
*Robina Zvirgzdina, Development of an Autonomous Open-Source Inventory Performance Robot for the University of Tartu Library, BS thesis, 2025
*Omar Huseynli, ROS integration for the Semubot robot, BS thesis, 2025
*Albert Unn, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=79937 Suhtlusvõimekuse arendamine sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot] [Developing the ability to communicate for SemuBot, a social humanoid robot], BS thesis, 2024
*Veronika-Marina Volynets, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99943 Development of Control Electronics and Program for Robotont's Height Adjustment Mechanism] [Juhtelektroonika ja programmi väljatöötamine Robotondi kõrguse reguleerimise mehhanismile], BS thesis, 2024
*Nikita Kurenkov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99880 Flexible Screen Integration and Development of Neck Movement Mechanism for Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Humanoidroboti näo lahenduse leidmine ja rakendamine; humanoidroboti jaoks kaela mehhanismi väljatöötamine], BS thesis, 2024
*Elchin Huseynov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99668 Design and Control of a Social Humanoid Robot - SemuBot’s Hand] [Sotsiaalse Humanoidroboti Disain ja Juhtimine - SemuBoti Käsi], BS thesis, 2024
*Veronika Podliesnova, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99636 Real-Time Detection of Robot Failures by Monitoring Operator’s Brain Activity with EEG-based Brain-Computer Interface] [Reaalajas Robotirikke Tuvastamine Operaatori Ajutegevuse Jälgimise teel EEG-põhise Aju-Arvuti Liidese abil], BS thesis, 2024
*Märten Josh Peedimaa, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Rhea: An Open-Source Table Tennis Ball Launcher Robot for Multiball Training] [Avatud lähtekoodiga lauatennise palliviske robot mitmikpall treenimiseks], BS thesis, 2024
*Karl Sander Vinkel, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Laadimisjaama ja transportkesta väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of charging dock and transport case for Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Raimo Köidam, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Valguslahenduse tarkvara väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of light solution software for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Robert Valge, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Toitepinge ja tarbevoolu monitoorimine ning toitehalduse püsivara loomine õpperobotil Robotont] [Monitoring supply voltage and current consumption and creating firmware for Robotont’s power management system], BS thesis, 2024
*Leonid Tšigrinski, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Õpperoboti Robotont püsivara arhitektuuri uuendamine] [Education robot "Robotont" firmware architecture updating], BS thesis, 2024
*Andres Sakk, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Avatud robotplatvormi Robotont 3 kasutajaliidese väljatöötamine] [Development of a user interface for the open robotics platform Robotont 3], BS thesis, 2024
*Kaur Kullamäe, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Elektroonikalahendus ja püsivara robotkäe juhtimiseks sotsiaalsel humanoidrobotil SemuBot] [Building the SemuBot arm electronics system], BS thesis, 2024
*Kristjan Madis Kask, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Käe mehaanika disain sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot] [Arm mechanics design for social humanoid robot SemuBot], BS thesis, 2024
*Sven-Ervin Paap, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet ROS2 draiver õpperobotile Robotont] [ROS2 driver for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Timur Nizamov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99592 Audio System for the Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Helisüsteem sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot], BS thesis, 2024
*Georgs Narbuts, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99554 Holonomic Motion Drive System of a Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Sotsiaalse humanoidroboti SemuBoti holonoomne liikuv ajamisüsteem], BS thesis, 2024
*Iryna Hurova, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90638 Kitting station of the learning factory] [Õppetehase komplekteerimisjaam], BS thesis, 2023
*Paola Avalos Conchas, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90641 Payload transportation system of a learning factory] [Õppetehase kasuliku koorma transpordisüsteem], BS thesis, 2023
*Pille Pärnalaas, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93431 Pöördpõik ajami arendus robotplatvormile Robotont] [Development of swerve drive for robotic platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Carl Hjalmar Love Hult, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90673 Using and Evaluating the Real-time Spatial Perception System Hydra in Real-world Scenarios] [Reaalajas toimiva ruumilise taju süsteemi Hydra kasutamine ja hindamine praktilistes stsenaariumides], BS thesis, 2023
*Priit Rooden, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93432 Autonoomse laadimislahenduse väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of an autonomous charging solution for the robot platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Marko Muro, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93429 Robotondi akulahenduse ning 12 V pingeregulaatori prototüüpimine] [Prototyping battery solution and 12 V voltage regulator for Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Danel Leppenen, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93427 Nav2 PYIF: Python-based Motion Planning for ROS 2 Navigation 2] [Nav 2 PYIF: Pythoni põhine liikumise planeerija ROS 2 Navigation 2-le], BS thesis, 2023
*Kertrud Geddily Küüt, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93424 Kõrgust reguleeriv mehhanism Robotondile] [Height adjusting mechanism for Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Ingvar Drikkit, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93421 Lisaseadmete võimekuse arendamine haridusrobotile Robotont] [Developing add-on device support for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Kristo Pool, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93430 MoveIt 2 õppematerjalid] [Learning materials for MoveIt 2], BS thesis, 2023
*Erki Veeväli, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93434 Development of a Continuous Teleoperation System for Urban Road Vehicle] [Linnasõiduki pideva kaugjuhtimissüsteemi arendus], BS thesis, 2023
*Aleksandra Doroshenko, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93420 Haiglates inimesi juhatava roboti disain] [Hospital guide robot design], BS thesis, 2023
*Hui Shi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83043 Expanding the Open-source ROS Software Pack age opencv_apps with Dedicated Blob Detection Functionality] [Avatud lähtekoodiga ROS-i tarkvarakimbu opencv_apps laiendamine laigutuvasti funktsioonaalsusega], BS thesis, 2022
*Dāvis Krūmiņš, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83040 Web-based learning and software development environment for remote access of ROS robots] [Veebipõhine õppe- ja tarkvaraarenduse keskkond ROS robotite juurdepääsuks kaugteel], BS thesis, 2022
*Anna Jakovleva, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83037 Roboquiz - an interactive human-robot game] [Roboquiz - interaktiivne inimese ja roboti mäng], BS thesis, 2022
*Kristjan Laht, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=74702&year=2022Robot Localization with Fiducial Markers] [Roboti lokaliseerimine koordinaatmärkidega], BS thesis, 2022
*Hans Pärtel Pani, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83008 ROS draiver pehmerobootika haaratsile] [ROS Driver for Soft Robotic Gripper], BS thesis, 2022
*Markus Erik Sügis, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83015 Jagatud juhtimise põhimõttel realiseeritud robotite kaugjuhtimissüsteem] [A continuous teleoperating system based on shared control concept], BS thesis, 2022
*Taaniel Küla, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83007 ROS2 platvormile keevitusroboti tarkvara portotüübi loomine kasutades UR5 robot-manipulaatorit] [Welding robot software prototype for ROS2 using UR5 robot arm], BS thesis, 2022
*Rauno Põlluäär, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72672 Veebirakendus-põhine kasutajaliides avatud robotplatvormi Robotont juhtimiseks ja haldamiseks] [Web application-based user interface for controlling and managing open-source robotics platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2021
*Hendrik Olesk, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72664 Nägemisulatuses kaugjuhitava mobiilse robotmanipulaatori kasutajamugavuse tõstmine] [Improving the usability of a mobile manipulator robot for line-of-sight remote control], BS thesis, 2021
*Tarvi Tepandi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72665 Segareaalsusel põhinev kasutajaliides mobiilse roboti kaugjuhtimiseks Microsoft HoloLens 2 vahendusel] [Mixed-reality user interface for teleoperating mobile robots with Microsoft HoloLens 2], BS thesis, 2021
*Rudolf Põldma, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72674 Tartu linna Narva maantee ringristmiku digikaksik] [Digital twin for Narva street roundabout in Tartu], BS thesis, 2021
*Kwasi Akuamoah Boateng, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72804 Digital Twin of a Teaching and Learning Robotics Lab] [Robotite õpetamise ja õppimise labori digitaalne kaksik], BS thesis, 2021
*Karina Sein, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72102 Eestikeelse kõnesünteesi võimaldamine robootika arendusplatvormil ROS] [Enabling Estonian speech synthesis on the Robot Operating System (ROS)], BS thesis, 2020
*Ranno Mäesepp, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72100 Takistuste vältimise lahendus õpperobotile Robotont] [Obstacle avoidance solution for educational robot platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2020
*Igor Rybalskii, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72060 Gesture Detection Software for Human-Robot Collaboration] [Žestituvastus tarkvara inimese ja roboti koostööks], BS thesis, 2020
*Meelis Pihlap, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64292 Mitme roboti koostöö funktsionaalsuste väljatöötamine tarkvararaamistikule TeMoto] [Multi-robot collaboration functionalities for robot software development framework TeMoto], BS thesis, 2019
*Kaarel Mark, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64290 Liitreaalsuse kasutamine tootmisprotsessis asukohtade määramisel] [Augmented reality for location determination in manufacturing], BS thesis, 2019
*Kätriin Julle, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64279 Roboti KUKA youBot riistvara ja ROS-tarkvara uuendamine] [Upgrading robot KUKA youBot’s hardware and ROS-software], BS thesis, 2019
*Georg Astok, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64274 Roboti juhtimine virtuaalreaalsuses kasutades ROS-raamistikku] [Creating virtual reality user interface using only ROS framework], BS thesis, 2019
*Martin Hallist, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64275 Robotipõhine kaugkohalolu käte liigutuste ülekandmiseks] [Teleoperation robot for arms motions], BS thesis, 2019
*Ahmed Hassan Helmy Mohamed, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/63946 Software integration of autonomous robot system for mixing and serving drinks] [Jooke valmistava ja serveeriva robotsüsteemi tarkvaralahendus], BS thesis, 2019
*Kristo Allaje, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60294 Draiveripakett käte jälgimise seadme Leap Motion™ kontroller kasutamiseks robootika arendusplatvormil ROS] [Driver package for using Leap Motion™ controller on the robotics development platform ROS], BS thesis, 2018
*Martin Maidla, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60288 Avatud robotiarendusplatvormi Robotont omniliikumise ja odomeetria arendamine] [Omnimotion and odometry development for open robot development platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2018
*Raid Vellerind, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/56559 Avatud robotiarendusplatvormi ROS võimekuse loomine Tartu Ülikooli Robotexi robootikaplatvormile] [ROS driver development for the University of Tartu’s Robotex robotics platform], BS thesis, 2017
*Kalle-Gustav Kruus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/32440 Jalgpalliroboti löögimehhanismi elektroonikalahendus] [Driver circuit for a kicking mechanism of a football robot], BS thesis, 2013
*Sven Kautlenbach, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/25570 Autonoomne seade elastsusmooduli mõõtmiseks] [Electronic device for Young’s modulus measurements], BS thesis, 2011

[[Category:Theses Topics]]

Theses in Robotics

2026-08-31T06:57:03Z

Karl: /* Master's theses */

[[Category:IMS-robotics]]
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= Projects in Advanced Robotics =
''The main objective of the follwing projects is to give students experience in working with advanced robotics tehcnology. Our group is active in several R&D projects involving human-robot collaboration, intuitive teleoperation of robots, and autonomous navigation of unmanned mobile platforms. Our main software platforms are [http://www.ros.org/ Robot Operating System (ROS)] for developing software for advanced robot systems and [http://gazebosim.org/ Gazebo] for running realistic robotic simulations.''<br><br>
For further information, contact [[User:Karl|Karl Kruusamäe]].

The following is not an exhaustive list of all available thesis/research topics.

== Highlighted theses topics for 2025/2026 study year ==
# [[#Application of VLA (Vision-Language-Action) models in robotics|Application of VLA (Vision-Language-Action) models in robotics]]
# [[#LLM-based task planning for robots|LLM-based task planning for robots]]
# [[#ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers|ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers]]
# [[#SemuBOT: multiple topics|SemuBOT: multiple topics]]
# [[#ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface|ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface]]
# [[#Sign-language-based control for robots|Sign-language-based control for robots]]
# [[#Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education|Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education]]
# [[#Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle|Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle]]

== List of potential thesis topics ==
Our inventory includes but is not limited to:
<gallery mode="packed">
File:Youbot.png|120px|thumb|KUKA youBot
File:Ur5_left.png|120px|thumb|Universal Robot UR5
File:Franka_Emika_Panda.jpg|120px|thumb|Franka Emika Panda
File:Clearpath_Jackal.jpg|120px|thumb|Clearpath Jackal
File:Kinova_KG-3_Gripper.jpg|120px|thumb|Kinova 3-finger gripper
File:Xarm7.jpg|120px|thumb|UFACTORY xArm7
File:Robotont_banner.png|120px|thumb|robotont
File:Turtlebot3-waffle-pi.jpg|thumb|TurtleBot3
File:Parrot-bebop-2.jpg|thumb|Parrot Bebop 2
</gallery>

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=== ROBOTONT: Migrating Firmware Architecture to FreeRTOS and Evaluating micro-ROS Integration ===

This thesis continues the firmware development of the ROBOTONT mobile robot by modifying the existing firmware running on an STM microcontroller.
Although the architecture is [https://github.com/robotont/robotont-firmware/blob/v3.0-devel/docs/firmware_design.md modular by design], all components are executed within a single main loop, making extension and long-term maintenance difficult.

The goal of this thesis is to restructure the firmware using FreeRTOS by dividing functionality into separate tasks with defined responsibilities. In addition, the thesis examines whether micro-ROS can be implemented directly on the STM microcontroller to enable ROS-based communication at the firmware level. The work evaluates technical feasibility and resource usage to determine whether this approach is suitable for ROBOTONT.

=== ROBOTONT Lite ===
The goal of this thesis is to optimize ROBOTONT platform for cost by replacing the onboard compute and sensor with low-cost alternatives but ensuring ROS/ROS2 software compatibility.
<hr>

=== ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface ===
The goal of this thesis is to integrate graphical programming solution (e.g. Scratch or Blockly) to enable programming of Robotont by non-experts. E.g. https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2011.13706
<hr>

=== SemuBOT: multiple topics ===
In 2023/2024 many topics are developed to support the development of open-source humanoid robot project SemuBOT (https://www.facebook.com/semubotmtu/)
<hr>

=== Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education ===
Potential Topics:
* Enhance the Robot's Speech/Natural Language Capabilities
* Build a Local Language Model for the RSC
* Develop and Program the Robot’s Behavior and Personality
* Build a Digital Twin Simulation for Multimodal Interaction
* Explore the Use of the RSC as an Affective Robot to Address Students’ Academic Emotions
* Explore and Implement Cybersecurity Measures for Social Robot

[https://github.com/orgs/RobotStudyCompanion/discussions/3 More info on Github] | reach out to farnaz.baksh@ut.ee for more info
<hr>

=== Virtual reality user interface (VRUI) for intuitive teleoperation system ===
[[Image:LeapMotion.png|200px|thumb|right|Detecting 2 hands with Leap Motion Controller]]
Enhancing the user-experience of a virtual reality UI developed by [https://github.com/ut-ims-robotics/vrui_rviz Georg Astok]. Potentially adding [http://www.osvr.org/hardware-devs.html virtual reality capability] to a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L25HHFd00rc gesture- and natural-language-based robot teleoperation system].
<br>
[[Image:Temoto-working-principle-in-pics.png|x160px|Gesture-based teleoperation]]
<hr>

=== Modeling humans for human-robot interaction ===
True human-robot collaboration means that the robot must understand the actions, intention, and state of its human partner. This work invovlves using cameras and other human sensors for digitally representing and modelling humans. There are multiple stages for modeling: a) physical models of human kinematics and dynamics; b) higher level-models for recognizing human intent.<br>
[[Image:Skeletal ROS.PNG|x160px|ROS & Kinect & Skeleton-Markers Package]]
<hr>

=== Robotic avatar for telepresence ===
Integrating hand gestures and head movements to control a robot avatar in virtual reality user interface.
<hr>

=== Detection of hardware and software resources for smart integration of robots ===
Vast majority of today’s robotic applications rely on hard-coded device and algorithm usage. This project focuses on developing a Resource Snooper software, that can detect addition or removal of resources for the benefit of dynamic reconfiguration of robotic systems. This project is developed as a subsystem of [https://utnuclearroboticspublic.github.io/temoto2/index.html TeMoto].
<hr>

=== Human-Robot and Robot-Robot collaboration applications ===
Creating a demo or analysis of software capabilities related to human-robot or tobot-robot teams
* human-robot collaborative assembly
* distributed mapping; analysis and demo of existing ROS (e.g., segmap https://youtu.be/JJhEkIA1xSE) packages for multi-robot mapping
* Inaccessible region teamwork
**youbot+drone - a drone maps the environment (for example a maze) and ground vehicle uses this information to traverse the maze
**youbot+robotont - youbot cannot go up ledges but it can lift smaller robot, such as robotont, up a ledge.
<hr>

=== Mirroring human hand movements on industrial robots ===
The goal of this project is to integrate continuous control of industrial robot manipulator with a gestural telerobotics interface. The recommended tools for this thesis project are Leap Motion Controller or a standard web camera, Ultraleap, Universal Robot UR5 manipulator, and ROS.
<hr>

=== ROBOTONT: TeMoto for robotont ===
Swarm-management and UMRF-based task loading for robotont using [https://github.com/temoto-framework TeMoto] framework.
<hr>

=== Enhancing teleoperation control interface with augmented cues to provoke caution===
The task is to create a telerobot control interface where video feed from the remote site and/or a mixed-reality scene is augmented with visual cues to provoke caution in human operator.
<hr>

=== Robot-to-human interaction ===
As robots and autonomous machines start sharing the same space a humans, their actions need to be understood by the people occupying the same space. For instance, a human worker needs to understand what the robot partner is planning next or a pedestrian needs to clearly comprehend the behaviour of a driverless vehicle. To reduce the ambiguity, the robot needs mechanisms to convey its intent (whatever it is going to do next). The aim of the thesis is to outline existing methods for machines to convey their intent and develop a unified model interface for expressing that intent.
<hr>

=== Gaze-based handover prediction ===
When human needs to pass an object to a robot manipulator, the robot must understand where in 3D space the object handover occurs and then plan an appropriate motion. Human gaze can be used as the input for predicting which object to track. This thesis activities involve camera-based eye tracking and safe motion-planning.
<hr>

=== ROBOTONT: Human-height human-robot interface for Robotont ground robot ===
Robotont is an ankle-high flat mobile robot. For humans to interact with Robotont, there is a need for a compact and lightweight mechanical structure that is tall enough for comfortable human-robot interaction. The objective of the thesis is to develop the mechanical designs and build prototypes that ensure stable operation and meet the aesthetic requirements for use in public places.
<hr>

=== Stratos Explore Ultraleap demonstrator for robotics ===
The aim of this thesis is to systematically analyze the strengths and limitations of the Stratos Explore Ultraleap device in the context of controlling a robot. Subsequently implement a demonstrator application for showing off its applicability for robot control.
<hr>

=== Mixed-reality scene creation for vehicle teleoperation ===
Fusing different sensory feeds for creating high-usability teleoperation scene.
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=== Validation study for AR-based robot user-interfaces ===
Designing and carrying out a user study to validate the functionality and usability of an human-robot interface.
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=== Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle ===
The goal of this thesis is to develop the methodology for measuring the operator's situation awareness while operating an autonomous urban vehicle. Potential metrics could include driving accuracy, speed, and latency. This thesis will be conducted as part of the activities at the [https://adl.cs.ut.ee Autonomous Driving Lab].
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=== Sign-language-based control for robots ===
The goal of this thesis is to design and implement the means for interacting with a robot via conventional sign language, i.e. the human can command a robot by using sign language.
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=== LLM-based task planning for robots ===
The goal of this thesis is to enable high level task planning for autonomous robots for general purpose tasks. The thesis would leverage the LLM's reasoning and TeMoto Action Engine to achieve natural task negotiation, planning, and execution.
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=== ROBOTONT: Development of CoppeliaSim-based simulation and a digital twin ===
The objective of the thesis is to develop an easy to use simulation for Robotont gen3 using CoppeliaSim (https://www.coppeliarobotics.com/).
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=== Application of VLA (Vision-Language-Action) models in robotics ===
The goal of this thesis is to apply VLA models to real-world robotics. The thesis project will involve topics related to robots, machine learning, transformers.
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=== SemuBot x Robotont crossover ===
The goal of this thesis is to build a mechanically integrated add-on for Robotont enable playing out socially-assistive scenarios with Robotont. The resulting Robotont solution would serve as a lite version of Semubot. The thesis can adopt the approach proposed in this thesis: https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93420
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=== Robotont meets Catrobat ===
The goal of this thesis is to integrate Catrobat (https://catrobat.org) programming and control for Robotont (https://robotont.eu).
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= Completed projects =
== PhD theses ==
*Robert Valner, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/105994 Design of TeMoto, a software framework for dependable, adaptive, and collaborative autonomous robots] [TeMoto – töökindlate, adaptiivsete ja koostöövõimeliste autonoomsete robotite arendamise tarkvararaamistik], PhD thesis, 2024
*Houman Masnavi, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/91394 Visibility aware navigation] [Nähtavust arvestav navigatsioon], PhD thesis, 2023

== Master's theses ==
*Gauthier Bernard Anselme Bassereau, Diffusion World Model for Robotics, MS thesis, 2026
*Lenards Patriks Skrodelis, Adaptation and Generalisation of a Vision-Language-Action Model on a New Embodiment, MS thesis, 2026
*Kaur Kullamäe, Controller for the mobility subsystem of the SemuBot social humanoid robot, MS thesis, 2026
*Asier Mandiola Arrizabalaga, Haptic-Based Teleoperation of Robots, MS thesis, 2025
*Dāvis Krūminš, Web-based Robotics Lab for Effortless ROS2 Development, MS thesis, 2025
*Julian Rene Leclerc, Natural Language Human-Robot Interaction: A Modular Framework for Conversational Robot Control Using Large Language Models, MS thesis, 2025
*Miriam Calafa’, Designing Multimodal Emotional Expression for a Robotic Study Companion, MS thesis, 2025
*Iryna Hurova, Model-based Planning Using GPU-accelerated Simulator as a World Model, MS thesis, 2025
*Sander Toma Võrk, Elektrooniliste termomeetrite automaatse kalibreerimissüsteemi väljatöötamine ja rakendamine, MS thesis, 2025
*Carl Hjalmar Love Hult, SurfMotion: An Open Source Pipeline for Robotic Pipe Cutting and Welding, MS thesis, 2025
*Paola Avalos Conchas, Socially Aware Planning for Indoor Navigation, MS thesis, 2025
*Robert Allik, Validation of NoMaD as a Global Planner for Mobile Robots, MS thesis, 2024
*Rauno Põlluäär, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=79393 Designing and Implementing a Bird’s-eye View Interface for a Self-driving Vehicle’s Teleoperation System] [Isejuhtiva sõiduki kaugjuhtimissüsteemile linnuvaate kasutajaliidese loomine], MS thesis, 2024
*Gautier Reynes, VR-Enhanced Remote Inspection Framework for Semi-Autonomous Robot Fleet, MS thesis, 2024
*Eva Mõtshärg, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=77385 3D-prinditava kere disain ja analüüs vabavaralisele haridusrobotile Robotont] [Design and Analysis of a 3D Printable Chassis for the Open Source Educational Robot Robotont], MS thesis, 2023
*Farnaz Baksh, [https://dspace.ut.ee/items/a7a9cc15-27e9-450c-94e8-3267f0c95c56 An Open-source Robotic Study Companion for University Students] [Avatud lähtekoodiga robotõpikaaslane üliõpilastele], MS thesis, 2023
*Igor Rybalskii, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83028 Augmented reality (AR) for enabling human-robot collaboration with ROS robots] [Liitreaalsus inimese ja roboti koostöö võimaldamiseks ROS-i robotitega], MS thesis, 2022
*Md. Maniruzzaman, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83025 Object search and retrieval in indoor environment using a Mobile Manipulator] [Objektide otsimine ja teisaldamine siseruumides mobiilse manipulaatori abil], MS thesis, 2022
*Allan Kustavus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72651 Design and Implementation of a Generalized Resource Management Architecture in the TeMoto Software Framework] [Üldise ressursihalduri disain ja teostus TeMoto tarkvara raamistikule], MS thesis, 2021
*Kristina Meister, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72350 External human-vehicle interaction - a study in the context of an autonomous ride-hailing service], MS thesis, 2021
*Muhammad Usman, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72126 Development of an Optimization-Based Motion Planner and Its ROS Interface for a Non-Holonomic Mobile Manipulator] [Optimeerimisele baseeruva liikumisplaneerija arendamine ja selle ROSi liides mitteholonoomse mobiilse manipulaatori jaoks], MS thesis, 2020
*Maarika Oidekivi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72119 Masina kavatsuse väljendamine ja tõlgendamine] [Communicating and interpreting machine intent], MS thesis, 2020
*Houman Masnavi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72118 Multi-Robot Motion Planning for Shared Payload Transportation] [Rajaplaneerimine multi-robot süsteemile jagatud lasti transportimisel], MS thesis, 2020
*Fabian Ernesto Parra Gil, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72112 Implementation of Robot Manager Subsystem for Temoto Software Framework] [Robotite Halduri alamsüsteemi väljatöötamine tarkvararaamistikule TEMOTO], MS thesis, 2020
*Zafarullah, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72125 Gaze Assisted Neural Network based Prediction of End-Point of Human Reaching Trajectories], MS thesis, 2020
*Madis K Nigol, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64339 Õppematerjalid robotplatvormile Robotont] [Study materials for robot platform Robotont], MS thesis, 2019
*Renno Raudmäe, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64341 Avatud robotplatvorm Robotont] [Open source robotics platform Robotont], MS thesis, 2019
*Asif Sattar, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64352 Human detection and distance estimation with monocular camera using YOLOv3 neural network] [Inimeste tuvastamine ning kauguse hindamine kasutades kaamerat ning YOLOv3 tehisnärvivõrku], MS thesis, 2019
*Ragnar Margus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64337 Kergliiklusvahendite jagamisteenuseks vajaliku positsioneerimismooduli loomine ja uurimine] [Develoment and testing of a IoT module for electric vehicle sharing service], MS thesis, 2019
*Pavel Šumejko, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64320 Robust Solution for Extrinsic Calibration of a 2D Laser-Rangefinder and a Monocular USB Camera] [Meetod 2D laserkaugusmõõdiku ja USB-kaamera väliseks kalibreerimiseks], MS thesis, 2019
*Dzvezdana Arsovska, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64321 Building an Efficient and Secure Software Supply Pipeline for Aerial Robotics Application] [Efektiivne ja turvaline tarkvaraarendusahel lennurobootika rakenduses], MS thesis, 2019
*Tõnis Tiimus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60713 Visuaalselt esilekutsutud potentsiaalidel põhinev aju-arvuti liides robootika rakendustes] [A VEP-based BCI for robotics applications], MS thesis, 2018
*Martin Appo, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60718 Hardware-agnostic compliant control ROS package for collaborative industrial manipulators] [Riistvarapaindlik ROSi tarkvarapakett tööstuslike robotite mööndlikuks juhtimiseks], MS thesis, 2018
*Hassan Mahmoud Shehawy Elhanash, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60711 Optical Tracking of Forearm for Classifying Fingers Poses] [Küünarvarre visuaalne jälgimine ennustamaks sõrmede asendeid], MS thesis, 2018

== Bachelor's theses ==
*Kaarel-Richard Kaarelson, [https://thesis.cs.ut.ee/12b3ed0c-b3c1-473e-ae13-5063fde9850a TeMoto Action Assistant: A Web-Based Human–Robot Interface for Designing UMRF Graphs] [TeMoto Action Assistant: Veebipõhine Inimese ja Roboti Interaktsiooni Tööriist UMRF Graafide Loomiseks], BS thesis, 2025
*Oliver Voorel, Humanoidrobot Semuboti toitesüsteemi uuendamine, BS thesis, 2025
*Karl Rahn, Millimeeterlaine radari integreerimine avatud lähtekoodiga muruniiduki platvormil Open Mower, BS thesis, 2025
*Mattias Mäe, Sõiduki kaugjuhtimise viivituse mõõtmine, BS thesis, 2025
*Jürgen Kottise, Dockeri konteineritel põhinev haldustarkvara Robotont 3 õpperobotile, BS thesis, 2025
*Martin Kaur, Servodel põhinev sotsiaalse robotkäe süsteem SemuBotile, BS thesis, 2025
*Karl-Jürgen Siilak, Mass Portal Grand Pharaoh XD 3D-printeri uuendamine, BS thesis, 2025
*Usman Ali Khan, Graphical programming interface for ROBOTONT, an open-source educational robot, BS thesis, 2025
*Robina Zvirgzdina, Development of an Autonomous Open-Source Inventory Performance Robot for the University of Tartu Library, BS thesis, 2025
*Omar Huseynli, ROS integration for the Semubot robot, BS thesis, 2025
*Albert Unn, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=79937 Suhtlusvõimekuse arendamine sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot] [Developing the ability to communicate for SemuBot, a social humanoid robot], BS thesis, 2024
*Veronika-Marina Volynets, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99943 Development of Control Electronics and Program for Robotont's Height Adjustment Mechanism] [Juhtelektroonika ja programmi väljatöötamine Robotondi kõrguse reguleerimise mehhanismile], BS thesis, 2024
*Nikita Kurenkov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99880 Flexible Screen Integration and Development of Neck Movement Mechanism for Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Humanoidroboti näo lahenduse leidmine ja rakendamine; humanoidroboti jaoks kaela mehhanismi väljatöötamine], BS thesis, 2024
*Elchin Huseynov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99668 Design and Control of a Social Humanoid Robot - SemuBot’s Hand] [Sotsiaalse Humanoidroboti Disain ja Juhtimine - SemuBoti Käsi], BS thesis, 2024
*Veronika Podliesnova, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99636 Real-Time Detection of Robot Failures by Monitoring Operator’s Brain Activity with EEG-based Brain-Computer Interface] [Reaalajas Robotirikke Tuvastamine Operaatori Ajutegevuse Jälgimise teel EEG-põhise Aju-Arvuti Liidese abil], BS thesis, 2024
*Märten Josh Peedimaa, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Rhea: An Open-Source Table Tennis Ball Launcher Robot for Multiball Training] [Avatud lähtekoodiga lauatennise palliviske robot mitmikpall treenimiseks], BS thesis, 2024
*Karl Sander Vinkel, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Laadimisjaama ja transportkesta väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of charging dock and transport case for Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Raimo Köidam, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Valguslahenduse tarkvara väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of light solution software for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Robert Valge, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Toitepinge ja tarbevoolu monitoorimine ning toitehalduse püsivara loomine õpperobotil Robotont] [Monitoring supply voltage and current consumption and creating firmware for Robotont’s power management system], BS thesis, 2024
*Leonid Tšigrinski, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Õpperoboti Robotont püsivara arhitektuuri uuendamine] [Education robot "Robotont" firmware architecture updating], BS thesis, 2024
*Andres Sakk, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Avatud robotplatvormi Robotont 3 kasutajaliidese väljatöötamine] [Development of a user interface for the open robotics platform Robotont 3], BS thesis, 2024
*Kaur Kullamäe, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Elektroonikalahendus ja püsivara robotkäe juhtimiseks sotsiaalsel humanoidrobotil SemuBot] [Building the SemuBot arm electronics system], BS thesis, 2024
*Kristjan Madis Kask, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Käe mehaanika disain sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot] [Arm mechanics design for social humanoid robot SemuBot], BS thesis, 2024
*Sven-Ervin Paap, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet ROS2 draiver õpperobotile Robotont] [ROS2 driver for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Timur Nizamov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99592 Audio System for the Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Helisüsteem sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot], BS thesis, 2024
*Georgs Narbuts, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99554 Holonomic Motion Drive System of a Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Sotsiaalse humanoidroboti SemuBoti holonoomne liikuv ajamisüsteem], BS thesis, 2024
*Iryna Hurova, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90638 Kitting station of the learning factory] [Õppetehase komplekteerimisjaam], BS thesis, 2023
*Paola Avalos Conchas, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90641 Payload transportation system of a learning factory] [Õppetehase kasuliku koorma transpordisüsteem], BS thesis, 2023
*Pille Pärnalaas, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93431 Pöördpõik ajami arendus robotplatvormile Robotont] [Development of swerve drive for robotic platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Carl Hjalmar Love Hult, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90673 Using and Evaluating the Real-time Spatial Perception System Hydra in Real-world Scenarios] [Reaalajas toimiva ruumilise taju süsteemi Hydra kasutamine ja hindamine praktilistes stsenaariumides], BS thesis, 2023
*Priit Rooden, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93432 Autonoomse laadimislahenduse väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of an autonomous charging solution for the robot platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Marko Muro, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93429 Robotondi akulahenduse ning 12 V pingeregulaatori prototüüpimine] [Prototyping battery solution and 12 V voltage regulator for Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Danel Leppenen, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93427 Nav2 PYIF: Python-based Motion Planning for ROS 2 Navigation 2] [Nav 2 PYIF: Pythoni põhine liikumise planeerija ROS 2 Navigation 2-le], BS thesis, 2023
*Kertrud Geddily Küüt, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93424 Kõrgust reguleeriv mehhanism Robotondile] [Height adjusting mechanism for Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Ingvar Drikkit, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93421 Lisaseadmete võimekuse arendamine haridusrobotile Robotont] [Developing add-on device support for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Kristo Pool, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93430 MoveIt 2 õppematerjalid] [Learning materials for MoveIt 2], BS thesis, 2023
*Erki Veeväli, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93434 Development of a Continuous Teleoperation System for Urban Road Vehicle] [Linnasõiduki pideva kaugjuhtimissüsteemi arendus], BS thesis, 2023
*Aleksandra Doroshenko, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93420 Haiglates inimesi juhatava roboti disain] [Hospital guide robot design], BS thesis, 2023
*Hui Shi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83043 Expanding the Open-source ROS Software Pack age opencv_apps with Dedicated Blob Detection Functionality] [Avatud lähtekoodiga ROS-i tarkvarakimbu opencv_apps laiendamine laigutuvasti funktsioonaalsusega], BS thesis, 2022
*Dāvis Krūmiņš, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83040 Web-based learning and software development environment for remote access of ROS robots] [Veebipõhine õppe- ja tarkvaraarenduse keskkond ROS robotite juurdepääsuks kaugteel], BS thesis, 2022
*Anna Jakovleva, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83037 Roboquiz - an interactive human-robot game] [Roboquiz - interaktiivne inimese ja roboti mäng], BS thesis, 2022
*Kristjan Laht, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=74702&year=2022Robot Localization with Fiducial Markers] [Roboti lokaliseerimine koordinaatmärkidega], BS thesis, 2022
*Hans Pärtel Pani, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83008 ROS draiver pehmerobootika haaratsile] [ROS Driver for Soft Robotic Gripper], BS thesis, 2022
*Markus Erik Sügis, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83015 Jagatud juhtimise põhimõttel realiseeritud robotite kaugjuhtimissüsteem] [A continuous teleoperating system based on shared control concept], BS thesis, 2022
*Taaniel Küla, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83007 ROS2 platvormile keevitusroboti tarkvara portotüübi loomine kasutades UR5 robot-manipulaatorit] [Welding robot software prototype for ROS2 using UR5 robot arm], BS thesis, 2022
*Rauno Põlluäär, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72672 Veebirakendus-põhine kasutajaliides avatud robotplatvormi Robotont juhtimiseks ja haldamiseks] [Web application-based user interface for controlling and managing open-source robotics platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2021
*Hendrik Olesk, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72664 Nägemisulatuses kaugjuhitava mobiilse robotmanipulaatori kasutajamugavuse tõstmine] [Improving the usability of a mobile manipulator robot for line-of-sight remote control], BS thesis, 2021
*Tarvi Tepandi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72665 Segareaalsusel põhinev kasutajaliides mobiilse roboti kaugjuhtimiseks Microsoft HoloLens 2 vahendusel] [Mixed-reality user interface for teleoperating mobile robots with Microsoft HoloLens 2], BS thesis, 2021
*Rudolf Põldma, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72674 Tartu linna Narva maantee ringristmiku digikaksik] [Digital twin for Narva street roundabout in Tartu], BS thesis, 2021
*Kwasi Akuamoah Boateng, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72804 Digital Twin of a Teaching and Learning Robotics Lab] [Robotite õpetamise ja õppimise labori digitaalne kaksik], BS thesis, 2021
*Karina Sein, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72102 Eestikeelse kõnesünteesi võimaldamine robootika arendusplatvormil ROS] [Enabling Estonian speech synthesis on the Robot Operating System (ROS)], BS thesis, 2020
*Ranno Mäesepp, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72100 Takistuste vältimise lahendus õpperobotile Robotont] [Obstacle avoidance solution for educational robot platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2020
*Igor Rybalskii, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72060 Gesture Detection Software for Human-Robot Collaboration] [Žestituvastus tarkvara inimese ja roboti koostööks], BS thesis, 2020
*Meelis Pihlap, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64292 Mitme roboti koostöö funktsionaalsuste väljatöötamine tarkvararaamistikule TeMoto] [Multi-robot collaboration functionalities for robot software development framework TeMoto], BS thesis, 2019
*Kaarel Mark, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64290 Liitreaalsuse kasutamine tootmisprotsessis asukohtade määramisel] [Augmented reality for location determination in manufacturing], BS thesis, 2019
*Kätriin Julle, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64279 Roboti KUKA youBot riistvara ja ROS-tarkvara uuendamine] [Upgrading robot KUKA youBot’s hardware and ROS-software], BS thesis, 2019
*Georg Astok, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64274 Roboti juhtimine virtuaalreaalsuses kasutades ROS-raamistikku] [Creating virtual reality user interface using only ROS framework], BS thesis, 2019
*Martin Hallist, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64275 Robotipõhine kaugkohalolu käte liigutuste ülekandmiseks] [Teleoperation robot for arms motions], BS thesis, 2019
*Ahmed Hassan Helmy Mohamed, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/63946 Software integration of autonomous robot system for mixing and serving drinks] [Jooke valmistava ja serveeriva robotsüsteemi tarkvaralahendus], BS thesis, 2019
*Kristo Allaje, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60294 Draiveripakett käte jälgimise seadme Leap Motion™ kontroller kasutamiseks robootika arendusplatvormil ROS] [Driver package for using Leap Motion™ controller on the robotics development platform ROS], BS thesis, 2018
*Martin Maidla, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60288 Avatud robotiarendusplatvormi Robotont omniliikumise ja odomeetria arendamine] [Omnimotion and odometry development for open robot development platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2018
*Raid Vellerind, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/56559 Avatud robotiarendusplatvormi ROS võimekuse loomine Tartu Ülikooli Robotexi robootikaplatvormile] [ROS driver development for the University of Tartu’s Robotex robotics platform], BS thesis, 2017
*Kalle-Gustav Kruus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/32440 Jalgpalliroboti löögimehhanismi elektroonikalahendus] [Driver circuit for a kicking mechanism of a football robot], BS thesis, 2013
*Sven Kautlenbach, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/25570 Autonoomne seade elastsusmooduli mõõtmiseks] [Electronic device for Young’s modulus measurements], BS thesis, 2011

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Theses in Robotics

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= Projects in Advanced Robotics =
''The main objective of the follwing projects is to give students experience in working with advanced robotics tehcnology. Our group is active in several R&D projects involving human-robot collaboration, intuitive teleoperation of robots, and autonomous navigation of unmanned mobile platforms. Our main software platforms are [http://www.ros.org/ Robot Operating System (ROS)] for developing software for advanced robot systems and [http://gazebosim.org/ Gazebo] for running realistic robotic simulations.''<br><br>
For further information, contact [[User:Karl|Karl Kruusamäe]].

The following is not an exhaustive list of all available thesis/research topics.

== Highlighted theses topics for 2025/2026 study year ==
# [[#Application of VLA (Vision-Language-Action) models in robotics|Application of VLA (Vision-Language-Action) models in robotics]]
# [[#LLM-based task planning for robots|LLM-based task planning for robots]]
# [[#ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers|ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers]]
# [[#SemuBOT: multiple topics|SemuBOT: multiple topics]]
# [[#ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface|ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface]]
# [[#Sign-language-based control for robots|Sign-language-based control for robots]]
# [[#Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education|Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education]]
# [[#Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle|Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle]]

== List of potential thesis topics ==
Our inventory includes but is not limited to:
<gallery mode="packed">
File:Youbot.png|120px|thumb|KUKA youBot
File:Ur5_left.png|120px|thumb|Universal Robot UR5
File:Franka_Emika_Panda.jpg|120px|thumb|Franka Emika Panda
File:Clearpath_Jackal.jpg|120px|thumb|Clearpath Jackal
File:Kinova_KG-3_Gripper.jpg|120px|thumb|Kinova 3-finger gripper
File:Xarm7.jpg|120px|thumb|UFACTORY xArm7
File:Robotont_banner.png|120px|thumb|robotont
File:Turtlebot3-waffle-pi.jpg|thumb|TurtleBot3
File:Parrot-bebop-2.jpg|thumb|Parrot Bebop 2
</gallery>

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=== ROBOTONT: Migrating Firmware Architecture to FreeRTOS and Evaluating micro-ROS Integration ===

This thesis continues the firmware development of the ROBOTONT mobile robot by modifying the existing firmware running on an STM microcontroller.
Although the architecture is [https://github.com/robotont/robotont-firmware/blob/v3.0-devel/docs/firmware_design.md modular by design], all components are executed within a single main loop, making extension and long-term maintenance difficult.

The goal of this thesis is to restructure the firmware using FreeRTOS by dividing functionality into separate tasks with defined responsibilities. In addition, the thesis examines whether micro-ROS can be implemented directly on the STM microcontroller to enable ROS-based communication at the firmware level. The work evaluates technical feasibility and resource usage to determine whether this approach is suitable for ROBOTONT.

=== ROBOTONT Lite ===
The goal of this thesis is to optimize ROBOTONT platform for cost by replacing the onboard compute and sensor with low-cost alternatives but ensuring ROS/ROS2 software compatibility.
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=== ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface ===
The goal of this thesis is to integrate graphical programming solution (e.g. Scratch or Blockly) to enable programming of Robotont by non-experts. E.g. https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2011.13706
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=== SemuBOT: multiple topics ===
In 2023/2024 many topics are developed to support the development of open-source humanoid robot project SemuBOT (https://www.facebook.com/semubotmtu/)
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=== Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education ===
Potential Topics:
* Enhance the Robot's Speech/Natural Language Capabilities
* Build a Local Language Model for the RSC
* Develop and Program the Robot’s Behavior and Personality
* Build a Digital Twin Simulation for Multimodal Interaction
* Explore the Use of the RSC as an Affective Robot to Address Students’ Academic Emotions
* Explore and Implement Cybersecurity Measures for Social Robot

[https://github.com/orgs/RobotStudyCompanion/discussions/3 More info on Github] | reach out to farnaz.baksh@ut.ee for more info
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=== Virtual reality user interface (VRUI) for intuitive teleoperation system ===
[[Image:LeapMotion.png|200px|thumb|right|Detecting 2 hands with Leap Motion Controller]]
Enhancing the user-experience of a virtual reality UI developed by [https://github.com/ut-ims-robotics/vrui_rviz Georg Astok]. Potentially adding [http://www.osvr.org/hardware-devs.html virtual reality capability] to a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L25HHFd00rc gesture- and natural-language-based robot teleoperation system].
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[[Image:Temoto-working-principle-in-pics.png|x160px|Gesture-based teleoperation]]
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=== Modeling humans for human-robot interaction ===
True human-robot collaboration means that the robot must understand the actions, intention, and state of its human partner. This work invovlves using cameras and other human sensors for digitally representing and modelling humans. There are multiple stages for modeling: a) physical models of human kinematics and dynamics; b) higher level-models for recognizing human intent.<br>
[[Image:Skeletal ROS.PNG|x160px|ROS & Kinect & Skeleton-Markers Package]]
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=== Robotic avatar for telepresence ===
Integrating hand gestures and head movements to control a robot avatar in virtual reality user interface.
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=== Detection of hardware and software resources for smart integration of robots ===
Vast majority of today’s robotic applications rely on hard-coded device and algorithm usage. This project focuses on developing a Resource Snooper software, that can detect addition or removal of resources for the benefit of dynamic reconfiguration of robotic systems. This project is developed as a subsystem of [https://utnuclearroboticspublic.github.io/temoto2/index.html TeMoto].
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=== Human-Robot and Robot-Robot collaboration applications ===
Creating a demo or analysis of software capabilities related to human-robot or tobot-robot teams
* human-robot collaborative assembly
* distributed mapping; analysis and demo of existing ROS (e.g., segmap https://youtu.be/JJhEkIA1xSE) packages for multi-robot mapping
* Inaccessible region teamwork
**youbot+drone - a drone maps the environment (for example a maze) and ground vehicle uses this information to traverse the maze
**youbot+robotont - youbot cannot go up ledges but it can lift smaller robot, such as robotont, up a ledge.
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=== Mirroring human hand movements on industrial robots ===
The goal of this project is to integrate continuous control of industrial robot manipulator with a gestural telerobotics interface. The recommended tools for this thesis project are Leap Motion Controller or a standard web camera, Ultraleap, Universal Robot UR5 manipulator, and ROS.
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=== ROBOTONT: TeMoto for robotont ===
Swarm-management and UMRF-based task loading for robotont using [https://github.com/temoto-framework TeMoto] framework.
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=== Enhancing teleoperation control interface with augmented cues to provoke caution===
The task is to create a telerobot control interface where video feed from the remote site and/or a mixed-reality scene is augmented with visual cues to provoke caution in human operator.
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=== Robot-to-human interaction ===
As robots and autonomous machines start sharing the same space a humans, their actions need to be understood by the people occupying the same space. For instance, a human worker needs to understand what the robot partner is planning next or a pedestrian needs to clearly comprehend the behaviour of a driverless vehicle. To reduce the ambiguity, the robot needs mechanisms to convey its intent (whatever it is going to do next). The aim of the thesis is to outline existing methods for machines to convey their intent and develop a unified model interface for expressing that intent.
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=== Gaze-based handover prediction ===
When human needs to pass an object to a robot manipulator, the robot must understand where in 3D space the object handover occurs and then plan an appropriate motion. Human gaze can be used as the input for predicting which object to track. This thesis activities involve camera-based eye tracking and safe motion-planning.
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=== ROBOTONT: Human-height human-robot interface for Robotont ground robot ===
Robotont is an ankle-high flat mobile robot. For humans to interact with Robotont, there is a need for a compact and lightweight mechanical structure that is tall enough for comfortable human-robot interaction. The objective of the thesis is to develop the mechanical designs and build prototypes that ensure stable operation and meet the aesthetic requirements for use in public places.
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=== Stratos Explore Ultraleap demonstrator for robotics ===
The aim of this thesis is to systematically analyze the strengths and limitations of the Stratos Explore Ultraleap device in the context of controlling a robot. Subsequently implement a demonstrator application for showing off its applicability for robot control.
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=== Mixed-reality scene creation for vehicle teleoperation ===
Fusing different sensory feeds for creating high-usability teleoperation scene.
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=== Validation study for AR-based robot user-interfaces ===
Designing and carrying out a user study to validate the functionality and usability of an human-robot interface.
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=== Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle ===
The goal of this thesis is to develop the methodology for measuring the operator's situation awareness while operating an autonomous urban vehicle. Potential metrics could include driving accuracy, speed, and latency. This thesis will be conducted as part of the activities at the [https://adl.cs.ut.ee Autonomous Driving Lab].
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=== Sign-language-based control for robots ===
The goal of this thesis is to design and implement the means for interacting with a robot via conventional sign language, i.e. the human can command a robot by using sign language.
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=== LLM-based task planning for robots ===
The goal of this thesis is to enable high level task planning for autonomous robots for general purpose tasks. The thesis would leverage the LLM's reasoning and TeMoto Action Engine to achieve natural task negotiation, planning, and execution.
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=== ROBOTONT: Development of CoppeliaSim-based simulation and a digital twin ===
The objective of the thesis is to develop an easy to use simulation for Robotont gen3 using CoppeliaSim (https://www.coppeliarobotics.com/).
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=== Application of VLA (Vision-Language-Action) models in robotics ===
The goal of this thesis is to apply VLA models to real-world robotics. The thesis project will involve topics related to robots, machine learning, transformers.
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=== SemuBot x Robotont crossover ===
The goal of this thesis is to build a mechanically integrated add-on for Robotont enable playing out socially-assistive scenarios with Robotont. The resulting Robotont solution would serve as a lite version of Semubot. The thesis can adopt the approach proposed in this thesis: https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93420
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=== Robotont meets Catrobat ===
The goal of this thesis is to integrate Catrobat (https://catrobat.org) programming and control for Robotont (https://robotont.eu).
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= Completed projects =
== PhD theses ==
*Robert Valner, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/105994 Design of TeMoto, a software framework for dependable, adaptive, and collaborative autonomous robots] [TeMoto – töökindlate, adaptiivsete ja koostöövõimeliste autonoomsete robotite arendamise tarkvararaamistik], PhD thesis, 2024
*Houman Masnavi, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/91394 Visibility aware navigation] [Nähtavust arvestav navigatsioon], PhD thesis, 2023

== Master's theses ==
*Asier Mandiola Arrizabalaga, Haptic-Based Teleoperation of Robots, MS thesis, 2025
*Dāvis Krūminš, Web-based Robotics Lab for Effortless ROS2 Development, MS thesis, 2025
*Julian Rene Leclerc, Natural Language Human-Robot Interaction: A Modular Framework for Conversational Robot Control Using Large Language Models, MS thesis, 2025
*Miriam Calafa’, Designing Multimodal Emotional Expression for a Robotic Study Companion, MS thesis, 2025
*Iryna Hurova, Model-based Planning Using GPU-accelerated Simulator as a World Model, MS thesis, 2025
*Sander Toma Võrk, Elektrooniliste termomeetrite automaatse kalibreerimissüsteemi väljatöötamine ja rakendamine, MS thesis, 2025
*Carl Hjalmar Love Hult, SurfMotion: An Open Source Pipeline for Robotic Pipe Cutting and Welding, MS thesis, 2025
*Paola Avalos Conchas, Socially Aware Planning for Indoor Navigation, MS thesis, 2025
*Robert Allik, Validation of NoMaD as a Global Planner for Mobile Robots, MS thesis, 2024
*Rauno Põlluäär, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=79393 Designing and Implementing a Bird’s-eye View Interface for a Self-driving Vehicle’s Teleoperation System] [Isejuhtiva sõiduki kaugjuhtimissüsteemile linnuvaate kasutajaliidese loomine], MS thesis, 2024
*Gautier Reynes, VR-Enhanced Remote Inspection Framework for Semi-Autonomous Robot Fleet, MS thesis, 2024
*Eva Mõtshärg, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=77385 3D-prinditava kere disain ja analüüs vabavaralisele haridusrobotile Robotont] [Design and Analysis of a 3D Printable Chassis for the Open Source Educational Robot Robotont], MS thesis, 2023
*Farnaz Baksh, [https://dspace.ut.ee/items/a7a9cc15-27e9-450c-94e8-3267f0c95c56 An Open-source Robotic Study Companion for University Students] [Avatud lähtekoodiga robotõpikaaslane üliõpilastele], MS thesis, 2023
*Igor Rybalskii, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83028 Augmented reality (AR) for enabling human-robot collaboration with ROS robots] [Liitreaalsus inimese ja roboti koostöö võimaldamiseks ROS-i robotitega], MS thesis, 2022
*Md. Maniruzzaman, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83025 Object search and retrieval in indoor environment using a Mobile Manipulator] [Objektide otsimine ja teisaldamine siseruumides mobiilse manipulaatori abil], MS thesis, 2022
*Allan Kustavus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72651 Design and Implementation of a Generalized Resource Management Architecture in the TeMoto Software Framework] [Üldise ressursihalduri disain ja teostus TeMoto tarkvara raamistikule], MS thesis, 2021
*Kristina Meister, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72350 External human-vehicle interaction - a study in the context of an autonomous ride-hailing service], MS thesis, 2021
*Muhammad Usman, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72126 Development of an Optimization-Based Motion Planner and Its ROS Interface for a Non-Holonomic Mobile Manipulator] [Optimeerimisele baseeruva liikumisplaneerija arendamine ja selle ROSi liides mitteholonoomse mobiilse manipulaatori jaoks], MS thesis, 2020
*Maarika Oidekivi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72119 Masina kavatsuse väljendamine ja tõlgendamine] [Communicating and interpreting machine intent], MS thesis, 2020
*Houman Masnavi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72118 Multi-Robot Motion Planning for Shared Payload Transportation] [Rajaplaneerimine multi-robot süsteemile jagatud lasti transportimisel], MS thesis, 2020
*Fabian Ernesto Parra Gil, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72112 Implementation of Robot Manager Subsystem for Temoto Software Framework] [Robotite Halduri alamsüsteemi väljatöötamine tarkvararaamistikule TEMOTO], MS thesis, 2020
*Zafarullah, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72125 Gaze Assisted Neural Network based Prediction of End-Point of Human Reaching Trajectories], MS thesis, 2020
*Madis K Nigol, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64339 Õppematerjalid robotplatvormile Robotont] [Study materials for robot platform Robotont], MS thesis, 2019
*Renno Raudmäe, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64341 Avatud robotplatvorm Robotont] [Open source robotics platform Robotont], MS thesis, 2019
*Asif Sattar, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64352 Human detection and distance estimation with monocular camera using YOLOv3 neural network] [Inimeste tuvastamine ning kauguse hindamine kasutades kaamerat ning YOLOv3 tehisnärvivõrku], MS thesis, 2019
*Ragnar Margus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64337 Kergliiklusvahendite jagamisteenuseks vajaliku positsioneerimismooduli loomine ja uurimine] [Develoment and testing of a IoT module for electric vehicle sharing service], MS thesis, 2019
*Pavel Šumejko, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64320 Robust Solution for Extrinsic Calibration of a 2D Laser-Rangefinder and a Monocular USB Camera] [Meetod 2D laserkaugusmõõdiku ja USB-kaamera väliseks kalibreerimiseks], MS thesis, 2019
*Dzvezdana Arsovska, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64321 Building an Efficient and Secure Software Supply Pipeline for Aerial Robotics Application] [Efektiivne ja turvaline tarkvaraarendusahel lennurobootika rakenduses], MS thesis, 2019
*Tõnis Tiimus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60713 Visuaalselt esilekutsutud potentsiaalidel põhinev aju-arvuti liides robootika rakendustes] [A VEP-based BCI for robotics applications], MS thesis, 2018
*Martin Appo, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60718 Hardware-agnostic compliant control ROS package for collaborative industrial manipulators] [Riistvarapaindlik ROSi tarkvarapakett tööstuslike robotite mööndlikuks juhtimiseks], MS thesis, 2018
*Hassan Mahmoud Shehawy Elhanash, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60711 Optical Tracking of Forearm for Classifying Fingers Poses] [Küünarvarre visuaalne jälgimine ennustamaks sõrmede asendeid], MS thesis, 2018

== Bachelor's theses ==
*Kaarel-Richard Kaarelson, [https://thesis.cs.ut.ee/12b3ed0c-b3c1-473e-ae13-5063fde9850a TeMoto Action Assistant: A Web-Based Human–Robot Interface for Designing UMRF Graphs] [TeMoto Action Assistant: Veebipõhine Inimese ja Roboti Interaktsiooni Tööriist UMRF Graafide Loomiseks], BS thesis, 2025
*Oliver Voorel, Humanoidrobot Semuboti toitesüsteemi uuendamine, BS thesis, 2025
*Karl Rahn, Millimeeterlaine radari integreerimine avatud lähtekoodiga muruniiduki platvormil Open Mower, BS thesis, 2025
*Mattias Mäe, Sõiduki kaugjuhtimise viivituse mõõtmine, BS thesis, 2025
*Jürgen Kottise, Dockeri konteineritel põhinev haldustarkvara Robotont 3 õpperobotile, BS thesis, 2025
*Martin Kaur, Servodel põhinev sotsiaalse robotkäe süsteem SemuBotile, BS thesis, 2025
*Karl-Jürgen Siilak, Mass Portal Grand Pharaoh XD 3D-printeri uuendamine, BS thesis, 2025
*Usman Ali Khan, Graphical programming interface for ROBOTONT, an open-source educational robot, BS thesis, 2025
*Robina Zvirgzdina, Development of an Autonomous Open-Source Inventory Performance Robot for the University of Tartu Library, BS thesis, 2025
*Omar Huseynli, ROS integration for the Semubot robot, BS thesis, 2025
*Albert Unn, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=79937 Suhtlusvõimekuse arendamine sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot] [Developing the ability to communicate for SemuBot, a social humanoid robot], BS thesis, 2024
*Veronika-Marina Volynets, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99943 Development of Control Electronics and Program for Robotont's Height Adjustment Mechanism] [Juhtelektroonika ja programmi väljatöötamine Robotondi kõrguse reguleerimise mehhanismile], BS thesis, 2024
*Nikita Kurenkov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99880 Flexible Screen Integration and Development of Neck Movement Mechanism for Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Humanoidroboti näo lahenduse leidmine ja rakendamine; humanoidroboti jaoks kaela mehhanismi väljatöötamine], BS thesis, 2024
*Elchin Huseynov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99668 Design and Control of a Social Humanoid Robot - SemuBot’s Hand] [Sotsiaalse Humanoidroboti Disain ja Juhtimine - SemuBoti Käsi], BS thesis, 2024
*Veronika Podliesnova, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99636 Real-Time Detection of Robot Failures by Monitoring Operator’s Brain Activity with EEG-based Brain-Computer Interface] [Reaalajas Robotirikke Tuvastamine Operaatori Ajutegevuse Jälgimise teel EEG-põhise Aju-Arvuti Liidese abil], BS thesis, 2024
*Märten Josh Peedimaa, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Rhea: An Open-Source Table Tennis Ball Launcher Robot for Multiball Training] [Avatud lähtekoodiga lauatennise palliviske robot mitmikpall treenimiseks], BS thesis, 2024
*Karl Sander Vinkel, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Laadimisjaama ja transportkesta väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of charging dock and transport case for Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Raimo Köidam, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Valguslahenduse tarkvara väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of light solution software for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Robert Valge, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Toitepinge ja tarbevoolu monitoorimine ning toitehalduse püsivara loomine õpperobotil Robotont] [Monitoring supply voltage and current consumption and creating firmware for Robotont’s power management system], BS thesis, 2024
*Leonid Tšigrinski, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Õpperoboti Robotont püsivara arhitektuuri uuendamine] [Education robot "Robotont" firmware architecture updating], BS thesis, 2024
*Andres Sakk, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Avatud robotplatvormi Robotont 3 kasutajaliidese väljatöötamine] [Development of a user interface for the open robotics platform Robotont 3], BS thesis, 2024
*Kaur Kullamäe, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Elektroonikalahendus ja püsivara robotkäe juhtimiseks sotsiaalsel humanoidrobotil SemuBot] [Building the SemuBot arm electronics system], BS thesis, 2024
*Kristjan Madis Kask, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Käe mehaanika disain sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot] [Arm mechanics design for social humanoid robot SemuBot], BS thesis, 2024
*Sven-Ervin Paap, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet ROS2 draiver õpperobotile Robotont] [ROS2 driver for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Timur Nizamov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99592 Audio System for the Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Helisüsteem sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot], BS thesis, 2024
*Georgs Narbuts, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99554 Holonomic Motion Drive System of a Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Sotsiaalse humanoidroboti SemuBoti holonoomne liikuv ajamisüsteem], BS thesis, 2024
*Iryna Hurova, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90638 Kitting station of the learning factory] [Õppetehase komplekteerimisjaam], BS thesis, 2023
*Paola Avalos Conchas, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90641 Payload transportation system of a learning factory] [Õppetehase kasuliku koorma transpordisüsteem], BS thesis, 2023
*Pille Pärnalaas, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93431 Pöördpõik ajami arendus robotplatvormile Robotont] [Development of swerve drive for robotic platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Carl Hjalmar Love Hult, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90673 Using and Evaluating the Real-time Spatial Perception System Hydra in Real-world Scenarios] [Reaalajas toimiva ruumilise taju süsteemi Hydra kasutamine ja hindamine praktilistes stsenaariumides], BS thesis, 2023
*Priit Rooden, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93432 Autonoomse laadimislahenduse väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of an autonomous charging solution for the robot platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Marko Muro, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93429 Robotondi akulahenduse ning 12 V pingeregulaatori prototüüpimine] [Prototyping battery solution and 12 V voltage regulator for Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Danel Leppenen, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93427 Nav2 PYIF: Python-based Motion Planning for ROS 2 Navigation 2] [Nav 2 PYIF: Pythoni põhine liikumise planeerija ROS 2 Navigation 2-le], BS thesis, 2023
*Kertrud Geddily Küüt, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93424 Kõrgust reguleeriv mehhanism Robotondile] [Height adjusting mechanism for Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Ingvar Drikkit, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93421 Lisaseadmete võimekuse arendamine haridusrobotile Robotont] [Developing add-on device support for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Kristo Pool, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93430 MoveIt 2 õppematerjalid] [Learning materials for MoveIt 2], BS thesis, 2023
*Erki Veeväli, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93434 Development of a Continuous Teleoperation System for Urban Road Vehicle] [Linnasõiduki pideva kaugjuhtimissüsteemi arendus], BS thesis, 2023
*Aleksandra Doroshenko, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93420 Haiglates inimesi juhatava roboti disain] [Hospital guide robot design], BS thesis, 2023
*Hui Shi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83043 Expanding the Open-source ROS Software Pack age opencv_apps with Dedicated Blob Detection Functionality] [Avatud lähtekoodiga ROS-i tarkvarakimbu opencv_apps laiendamine laigutuvasti funktsioonaalsusega], BS thesis, 2022
*Dāvis Krūmiņš, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83040 Web-based learning and software development environment for remote access of ROS robots] [Veebipõhine õppe- ja tarkvaraarenduse keskkond ROS robotite juurdepääsuks kaugteel], BS thesis, 2022
*Anna Jakovleva, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83037 Roboquiz - an interactive human-robot game] [Roboquiz - interaktiivne inimese ja roboti mäng], BS thesis, 2022
*Kristjan Laht, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=74702&year=2022Robot Localization with Fiducial Markers] [Roboti lokaliseerimine koordinaatmärkidega], BS thesis, 2022
*Hans Pärtel Pani, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83008 ROS draiver pehmerobootika haaratsile] [ROS Driver for Soft Robotic Gripper], BS thesis, 2022
*Markus Erik Sügis, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83015 Jagatud juhtimise põhimõttel realiseeritud robotite kaugjuhtimissüsteem] [A continuous teleoperating system based on shared control concept], BS thesis, 2022
*Taaniel Küla, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83007 ROS2 platvormile keevitusroboti tarkvara portotüübi loomine kasutades UR5 robot-manipulaatorit] [Welding robot software prototype for ROS2 using UR5 robot arm], BS thesis, 2022
*Rauno Põlluäär, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72672 Veebirakendus-põhine kasutajaliides avatud robotplatvormi Robotont juhtimiseks ja haldamiseks] [Web application-based user interface for controlling and managing open-source robotics platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2021
*Hendrik Olesk, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72664 Nägemisulatuses kaugjuhitava mobiilse robotmanipulaatori kasutajamugavuse tõstmine] [Improving the usability of a mobile manipulator robot for line-of-sight remote control], BS thesis, 2021
*Tarvi Tepandi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72665 Segareaalsusel põhinev kasutajaliides mobiilse roboti kaugjuhtimiseks Microsoft HoloLens 2 vahendusel] [Mixed-reality user interface for teleoperating mobile robots with Microsoft HoloLens 2], BS thesis, 2021
*Rudolf Põldma, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72674 Tartu linna Narva maantee ringristmiku digikaksik] [Digital twin for Narva street roundabout in Tartu], BS thesis, 2021
*Kwasi Akuamoah Boateng, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72804 Digital Twin of a Teaching and Learning Robotics Lab] [Robotite õpetamise ja õppimise labori digitaalne kaksik], BS thesis, 2021
*Karina Sein, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72102 Eestikeelse kõnesünteesi võimaldamine robootika arendusplatvormil ROS] [Enabling Estonian speech synthesis on the Robot Operating System (ROS)], BS thesis, 2020
*Ranno Mäesepp, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72100 Takistuste vältimise lahendus õpperobotile Robotont] [Obstacle avoidance solution for educational robot platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2020
*Igor Rybalskii, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72060 Gesture Detection Software for Human-Robot Collaboration] [Žestituvastus tarkvara inimese ja roboti koostööks], BS thesis, 2020
*Meelis Pihlap, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64292 Mitme roboti koostöö funktsionaalsuste väljatöötamine tarkvararaamistikule TeMoto] [Multi-robot collaboration functionalities for robot software development framework TeMoto], BS thesis, 2019
*Kaarel Mark, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64290 Liitreaalsuse kasutamine tootmisprotsessis asukohtade määramisel] [Augmented reality for location determination in manufacturing], BS thesis, 2019
*Kätriin Julle, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64279 Roboti KUKA youBot riistvara ja ROS-tarkvara uuendamine] [Upgrading robot KUKA youBot’s hardware and ROS-software], BS thesis, 2019
*Georg Astok, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64274 Roboti juhtimine virtuaalreaalsuses kasutades ROS-raamistikku] [Creating virtual reality user interface using only ROS framework], BS thesis, 2019
*Martin Hallist, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64275 Robotipõhine kaugkohalolu käte liigutuste ülekandmiseks] [Teleoperation robot for arms motions], BS thesis, 2019
*Ahmed Hassan Helmy Mohamed, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/63946 Software integration of autonomous robot system for mixing and serving drinks] [Jooke valmistava ja serveeriva robotsüsteemi tarkvaralahendus], BS thesis, 2019
*Kristo Allaje, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60294 Draiveripakett käte jälgimise seadme Leap Motion™ kontroller kasutamiseks robootika arendusplatvormil ROS] [Driver package for using Leap Motion™ controller on the robotics development platform ROS], BS thesis, 2018
*Martin Maidla, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60288 Avatud robotiarendusplatvormi Robotont omniliikumise ja odomeetria arendamine] [Omnimotion and odometry development for open robot development platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2018
*Raid Vellerind, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/56559 Avatud robotiarendusplatvormi ROS võimekuse loomine Tartu Ülikooli Robotexi robootikaplatvormile] [ROS driver development for the University of Tartu’s Robotex robotics platform], BS thesis, 2017
*Kalle-Gustav Kruus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/32440 Jalgpalliroboti löögimehhanismi elektroonikalahendus] [Driver circuit for a kicking mechanism of a football robot], BS thesis, 2013
*Sven Kautlenbach, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/25570 Autonoomne seade elastsusmooduli mõõtmiseks] [Electronic device for Young’s modulus measurements], BS thesis, 2011

[[Category:Theses Topics]]

Theses in Robotics

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= Projects in Advanced Robotics =
''The main objective of the follwing projects is to give students experience in working with advanced robotics tehcnology. Our group is active in several R&D projects involving human-robot collaboration, intuitive teleoperation of robots, and autonomous navigation of unmanned mobile platforms. Our main software platforms are [http://www.ros.org/ Robot Operating System (ROS)] for developing software for advanced robot systems and [http://gazebosim.org/ Gazebo] for running realistic robotic simulations.''<br><br>
For further information, contact [[User:Karl|Karl Kruusamäe]].

The following is not an exhaustive list of all available thesis/research topics.

== Highlighted theses topics for 2025/2026 study year ==
# [[#Application of VLA (Vision-Language-Action) models in robotics|Application of VLA (Vision-Language-Action) models in robotics]]
# [[#LLM-based task planning for robots|LLM-based task planning for robots]]
# [[#ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers|ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers]]
# [[#SemuBOT: multiple topics|SemuBOT: multiple topics]]
# [[#ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface|ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface]]
# [[#Sign-language-based control for robots|Sign-language-based control for robots]]
# [[#Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education|Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education]]
# [[#Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle|Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle]]

== List of potential thesis topics ==
Our inventory includes but is not limited to:
<gallery mode="packed">
File:Youbot.png|120px|thumb|KUKA youBot
File:Ur5_left.png|120px|thumb|Universal Robot UR5
File:Franka_Emika_Panda.jpg|120px|thumb|Franka Emika Panda
File:Clearpath_Jackal.jpg|120px|thumb|Clearpath Jackal
File:Kinova_KG-3_Gripper.jpg|120px|thumb|Kinova 3-finger gripper
File:Xarm7.jpg|120px|thumb|UFACTORY xArm7
File:Robotont_banner.png|120px|thumb|robotont
File:Turtlebot3-waffle-pi.jpg|thumb|TurtleBot3
File:Parrot-bebop-2.jpg|thumb|Parrot Bebop 2
</gallery>

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=== ROBOTONT: Migrating Firmware Architecture to FreeRTOS and Evaluating micro-ROS Integration ===

This thesis continues the firmware development of the ROBOTONT mobile robot by modifying the existing firmware running on an STM microcontroller.
Although the architecture is [https://github.com/robotont/robotont-firmware/blob/v3.0-devel/docs/firmware_design.md modular by design], all components are executed within a single main loop, making extension and long-term maintenance difficult.

The goal of this thesis is to restructure the firmware using FreeRTOS by dividing functionality into separate tasks with defined responsibilities. In addition, the thesis examines whether micro-ROS can be implemented directly on the STM microcontroller to enable ROS-based communication at the firmware level. The work evaluates technical feasibility and resource usage to determine whether this approach is suitable for ROBOTONT.

=== ROBOTONT Lite ===
The goal of this thesis is to optimize ROBOTONT platform for cost by replacing the onboard compute and sensor with low-cost alternatives but ensuring ROS/ROS2 software compatibility.
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=== ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface ===
The goal of this thesis is to integrate graphical programming solution (e.g. Scratch or Blockly) to enable programming of Robotont by non-experts. E.g. https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2011.13706
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=== SemuBOT: multiple topics ===
In 2023/2024 many topics are developed to support the development of open-source humanoid robot project SemuBOT (https://www.facebook.com/semubotmtu/)
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=== Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education ===
Potential Topics:
* Enhance the Robot's Speech/Natural Language Capabilities
* Build a Local Language Model for the RSC
* Develop and Program the Robot’s Behavior and Personality
* Build a Digital Twin Simulation for Multimodal Interaction
* Explore the Use of the RSC as an Affective Robot to Address Students’ Academic Emotions
* Explore and Implement Cybersecurity Measures for Social Robot

[https://github.com/orgs/RobotStudyCompanion/discussions/3 More info on Github] | reach out to farnaz.baksh@ut.ee for more info
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=== Virtual reality user interface (VRUI) for intuitive teleoperation system ===
[[Image:LeapMotion.png|200px|thumb|right|Detecting 2 hands with Leap Motion Controller]]
Enhancing the user-experience of a virtual reality UI developed by [https://github.com/ut-ims-robotics/vrui_rviz Georg Astok]. Potentially adding [http://www.osvr.org/hardware-devs.html virtual reality capability] to a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L25HHFd00rc gesture- and natural-language-based robot teleoperation system].
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[[Image:Temoto-working-principle-in-pics.png|x160px|Gesture-based teleoperation]]
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=== Modeling humans for human-robot interaction ===
True human-robot collaboration means that the robot must understand the actions, intention, and state of its human partner. This work invovlves using cameras and other human sensors for digitally representing and modelling humans. There are multiple stages for modeling: a) physical models of human kinematics and dynamics; b) higher level-models for recognizing human intent.<br>
[[Image:Skeletal ROS.PNG|x160px|ROS & Kinect & Skeleton-Markers Package]]
<hr>

=== Robotic avatar for telepresence ===
Integrating hand gestures and head movements to control a robot avatar in virtual reality user interface.
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=== Detection of hardware and software resources for smart integration of robots ===
Vast majority of today’s robotic applications rely on hard-coded device and algorithm usage. This project focuses on developing a Resource Snooper software, that can detect addition or removal of resources for the benefit of dynamic reconfiguration of robotic systems. This project is developed as a subsystem of [https://utnuclearroboticspublic.github.io/temoto2/index.html TeMoto].
<hr>

=== Human-Robot and Robot-Robot collaboration applications ===
Creating a demo or analysis of software capabilities related to human-robot or tobot-robot teams
* human-robot collaborative assembly
* distributed mapping; analysis and demo of existing ROS (e.g., segmap https://youtu.be/JJhEkIA1xSE) packages for multi-robot mapping
* Inaccessible region teamwork
**youbot+drone - a drone maps the environment (for example a maze) and ground vehicle uses this information to traverse the maze
**youbot+robotont - youbot cannot go up ledges but it can lift smaller robot, such as robotont, up a ledge.
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=== Mirroring human hand movements on industrial robots ===
The goal of this project is to integrate continuous control of industrial robot manipulator with a gestural telerobotics interface. The recommended tools for this thesis project are Leap Motion Controller or a standard web camera, Ultraleap, Universal Robot UR5 manipulator, and ROS.
<hr>

=== ROBOTONT: TeMoto for robotont ===
Swarm-management and UMRF-based task loading for robotont using [https://github.com/temoto-framework TeMoto] framework.
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=== Enhancing teleoperation control interface with augmented cues to provoke caution===
The task is to create a telerobot control interface where video feed from the remote site and/or a mixed-reality scene is augmented with visual cues to provoke caution in human operator.
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=== Robot-to-human interaction ===
As robots and autonomous machines start sharing the same space a humans, their actions need to be understood by the people occupying the same space. For instance, a human worker needs to understand what the robot partner is planning next or a pedestrian needs to clearly comprehend the behaviour of a driverless vehicle. To reduce the ambiguity, the robot needs mechanisms to convey its intent (whatever it is going to do next). The aim of the thesis is to outline existing methods for machines to convey their intent and develop a unified model interface for expressing that intent.
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=== Gaze-based handover prediction ===
When human needs to pass an object to a robot manipulator, the robot must understand where in 3D space the object handover occurs and then plan an appropriate motion. Human gaze can be used as the input for predicting which object to track. This thesis activities involve camera-based eye tracking and safe motion-planning.
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=== ROBOTONT: Human-height human-robot interface for Robotont ground robot ===
Robotont is an ankle-high flat mobile robot. For humans to interact with Robotont, there is a need for a compact and lightweight mechanical structure that is tall enough for comfortable human-robot interaction. The objective of the thesis is to develop the mechanical designs and build prototypes that ensure stable operation and meet the aesthetic requirements for use in public places.
<hr>

=== Stratos Explore Ultraleap demonstrator for robotics ===
The aim of this thesis is to systematically analyze the strengths and limitations of the Stratos Explore Ultraleap device in the context of controlling a robot. Subsequently implement a demonstrator application for showing off its applicability for robot control.
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=== Mixed-reality scene creation for vehicle teleoperation ===
Fusing different sensory feeds for creating high-usability teleoperation scene.
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=== Validation study for AR-based robot user-interfaces ===
Designing and carrying out a user study to validate the functionality and usability of an human-robot interface.
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=== Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle ===
The goal of this thesis is to develop the methodology for measuring the operator's situation awareness while operating an autonomous urban vehicle. Potential metrics could include driving accuracy, speed, and latency. This thesis will be conducted as part of the activities at the [https://adl.cs.ut.ee Autonomous Driving Lab].
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=== Sign-language-based control for robots ===
The goal of this thesis is to design and implement the means for interacting with a robot via conventional sign language, i.e. the human can command a robot by using sign language.
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=== LLM-based task planning for robots ===
The goal of this thesis is to enable high level task planning for autonomous robots for general purpose tasks. The thesis would leverage the LLM's reasoning and TeMoto Action Engine to achieve natural task negotiation, planning, and execution.
<hr>

=== ROBOTONT: Development of CoppeliaSim-based simulation and a digital twin ===
The objective of the thesis is to develop an easy to use simulation for Robotont gen3 using CoppeliaSim (https://www.coppeliarobotics.com/).
<hr>

=== Application of VLA (Vision-Language-Action) models in robotics ===
The goal of this thesis is to apply VLA models to real-world robotics. The thesis project will involve topics related to robots, machine learning, transformers.
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=== SemuBot x Robotont crossover ===
The goal of this thesis is to build a mechanically integrated add-on for Robotont enable playing out socially-assistive scenarios with Robotont. The resulting Robotont solution would serve as a lite version of Semubot. The thesis can adopt the approach proposed in this thesis: https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93420
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= Completed projects =
== PhD theses ==
*Robert Valner, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/105994 Design of TeMoto, a software framework for dependable, adaptive, and collaborative autonomous robots] [TeMoto – töökindlate, adaptiivsete ja koostöövõimeliste autonoomsete robotite arendamise tarkvararaamistik], PhD thesis, 2024
*Houman Masnavi, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/91394 Visibility aware navigation] [Nähtavust arvestav navigatsioon], PhD thesis, 2023

== Master's theses ==
*Asier Mandiola Arrizabalaga, Haptic-Based Teleoperation of Robots, MS thesis, 2025
*Dāvis Krūminš, Web-based Robotics Lab for Effortless ROS2 Development, MS thesis, 2025
*Julian Rene Leclerc, Natural Language Human-Robot Interaction: A Modular Framework for Conversational Robot Control Using Large Language Models, MS thesis, 2025
*Miriam Calafa’, Designing Multimodal Emotional Expression for a Robotic Study Companion, MS thesis, 2025
*Iryna Hurova, Model-based Planning Using GPU-accelerated Simulator as a World Model, MS thesis, 2025
*Sander Toma Võrk, Elektrooniliste termomeetrite automaatse kalibreerimissüsteemi väljatöötamine ja rakendamine, MS thesis, 2025
*Carl Hjalmar Love Hult, SurfMotion: An Open Source Pipeline for Robotic Pipe Cutting and Welding, MS thesis, 2025
*Paola Avalos Conchas, Socially Aware Planning for Indoor Navigation, MS thesis, 2025
*Robert Allik, Validation of NoMaD as a Global Planner for Mobile Robots, MS thesis, 2024
*Rauno Põlluäär, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=79393 Designing and Implementing a Bird’s-eye View Interface for a Self-driving Vehicle’s Teleoperation System] [Isejuhtiva sõiduki kaugjuhtimissüsteemile linnuvaate kasutajaliidese loomine], MS thesis, 2024
*Gautier Reynes, VR-Enhanced Remote Inspection Framework for Semi-Autonomous Robot Fleet, MS thesis, 2024
*Eva Mõtshärg, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=77385 3D-prinditava kere disain ja analüüs vabavaralisele haridusrobotile Robotont] [Design and Analysis of a 3D Printable Chassis for the Open Source Educational Robot Robotont], MS thesis, 2023
*Farnaz Baksh, [https://dspace.ut.ee/items/a7a9cc15-27e9-450c-94e8-3267f0c95c56 An Open-source Robotic Study Companion for University Students] [Avatud lähtekoodiga robotõpikaaslane üliõpilastele], MS thesis, 2023
*Igor Rybalskii, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83028 Augmented reality (AR) for enabling human-robot collaboration with ROS robots] [Liitreaalsus inimese ja roboti koostöö võimaldamiseks ROS-i robotitega], MS thesis, 2022
*Md. Maniruzzaman, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83025 Object search and retrieval in indoor environment using a Mobile Manipulator] [Objektide otsimine ja teisaldamine siseruumides mobiilse manipulaatori abil], MS thesis, 2022
*Allan Kustavus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72651 Design and Implementation of a Generalized Resource Management Architecture in the TeMoto Software Framework] [Üldise ressursihalduri disain ja teostus TeMoto tarkvara raamistikule], MS thesis, 2021
*Kristina Meister, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72350 External human-vehicle interaction - a study in the context of an autonomous ride-hailing service], MS thesis, 2021
*Muhammad Usman, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72126 Development of an Optimization-Based Motion Planner and Its ROS Interface for a Non-Holonomic Mobile Manipulator] [Optimeerimisele baseeruva liikumisplaneerija arendamine ja selle ROSi liides mitteholonoomse mobiilse manipulaatori jaoks], MS thesis, 2020
*Maarika Oidekivi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72119 Masina kavatsuse väljendamine ja tõlgendamine] [Communicating and interpreting machine intent], MS thesis, 2020
*Houman Masnavi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72118 Multi-Robot Motion Planning for Shared Payload Transportation] [Rajaplaneerimine multi-robot süsteemile jagatud lasti transportimisel], MS thesis, 2020
*Fabian Ernesto Parra Gil, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72112 Implementation of Robot Manager Subsystem for Temoto Software Framework] [Robotite Halduri alamsüsteemi väljatöötamine tarkvararaamistikule TEMOTO], MS thesis, 2020
*Zafarullah, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72125 Gaze Assisted Neural Network based Prediction of End-Point of Human Reaching Trajectories], MS thesis, 2020
*Madis K Nigol, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64339 Õppematerjalid robotplatvormile Robotont] [Study materials for robot platform Robotont], MS thesis, 2019
*Renno Raudmäe, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64341 Avatud robotplatvorm Robotont] [Open source robotics platform Robotont], MS thesis, 2019
*Asif Sattar, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64352 Human detection and distance estimation with monocular camera using YOLOv3 neural network] [Inimeste tuvastamine ning kauguse hindamine kasutades kaamerat ning YOLOv3 tehisnärvivõrku], MS thesis, 2019
*Ragnar Margus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64337 Kergliiklusvahendite jagamisteenuseks vajaliku positsioneerimismooduli loomine ja uurimine] [Develoment and testing of a IoT module for electric vehicle sharing service], MS thesis, 2019
*Pavel Šumejko, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64320 Robust Solution for Extrinsic Calibration of a 2D Laser-Rangefinder and a Monocular USB Camera] [Meetod 2D laserkaugusmõõdiku ja USB-kaamera väliseks kalibreerimiseks], MS thesis, 2019
*Dzvezdana Arsovska, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64321 Building an Efficient and Secure Software Supply Pipeline for Aerial Robotics Application] [Efektiivne ja turvaline tarkvaraarendusahel lennurobootika rakenduses], MS thesis, 2019
*Tõnis Tiimus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60713 Visuaalselt esilekutsutud potentsiaalidel põhinev aju-arvuti liides robootika rakendustes] [A VEP-based BCI for robotics applications], MS thesis, 2018
*Martin Appo, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60718 Hardware-agnostic compliant control ROS package for collaborative industrial manipulators] [Riistvarapaindlik ROSi tarkvarapakett tööstuslike robotite mööndlikuks juhtimiseks], MS thesis, 2018
*Hassan Mahmoud Shehawy Elhanash, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60711 Optical Tracking of Forearm for Classifying Fingers Poses] [Küünarvarre visuaalne jälgimine ennustamaks sõrmede asendeid], MS thesis, 2018

== Bachelor's theses ==
*Kaarel-Richard Kaarelson, [https://thesis.cs.ut.ee/12b3ed0c-b3c1-473e-ae13-5063fde9850a TeMoto Action Assistant: A Web-Based Human–Robot Interface for Designing UMRF Graphs] [TeMoto Action Assistant: Veebipõhine Inimese ja Roboti Interaktsiooni Tööriist UMRF Graafide Loomiseks], BS thesis, 2025
*Oliver Voorel, Humanoidrobot Semuboti toitesüsteemi uuendamine, BS thesis, 2025
*Karl Rahn, Millimeeterlaine radari integreerimine avatud lähtekoodiga muruniiduki platvormil Open Mower, BS thesis, 2025
*Mattias Mäe, Sõiduki kaugjuhtimise viivituse mõõtmine, BS thesis, 2025
*Jürgen Kottise, Dockeri konteineritel põhinev haldustarkvara Robotont 3 õpperobotile, BS thesis, 2025
*Martin Kaur, Servodel põhinev sotsiaalse robotkäe süsteem SemuBotile, BS thesis, 2025
*Karl-Jürgen Siilak, Mass Portal Grand Pharaoh XD 3D-printeri uuendamine, BS thesis, 2025
*Usman Ali Khan, Graphical programming interface for ROBOTONT, an open-source educational robot, BS thesis, 2025
*Robina Zvirgzdina, Development of an Autonomous Open-Source Inventory Performance Robot for the University of Tartu Library, BS thesis, 2025
*Omar Huseynli, ROS integration for the Semubot robot, BS thesis, 2025
*Albert Unn, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=79937 Suhtlusvõimekuse arendamine sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot] [Developing the ability to communicate for SemuBot, a social humanoid robot], BS thesis, 2024
*Veronika-Marina Volynets, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99943 Development of Control Electronics and Program for Robotont's Height Adjustment Mechanism] [Juhtelektroonika ja programmi väljatöötamine Robotondi kõrguse reguleerimise mehhanismile], BS thesis, 2024
*Nikita Kurenkov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99880 Flexible Screen Integration and Development of Neck Movement Mechanism for Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Humanoidroboti näo lahenduse leidmine ja rakendamine; humanoidroboti jaoks kaela mehhanismi väljatöötamine], BS thesis, 2024
*Elchin Huseynov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99668 Design and Control of a Social Humanoid Robot - SemuBot’s Hand] [Sotsiaalse Humanoidroboti Disain ja Juhtimine - SemuBoti Käsi], BS thesis, 2024
*Veronika Podliesnova, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99636 Real-Time Detection of Robot Failures by Monitoring Operator’s Brain Activity with EEG-based Brain-Computer Interface] [Reaalajas Robotirikke Tuvastamine Operaatori Ajutegevuse Jälgimise teel EEG-põhise Aju-Arvuti Liidese abil], BS thesis, 2024
*Märten Josh Peedimaa, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Rhea: An Open-Source Table Tennis Ball Launcher Robot for Multiball Training] [Avatud lähtekoodiga lauatennise palliviske robot mitmikpall treenimiseks], BS thesis, 2024
*Karl Sander Vinkel, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Laadimisjaama ja transportkesta väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of charging dock and transport case for Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Raimo Köidam, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Valguslahenduse tarkvara väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of light solution software for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Robert Valge, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Toitepinge ja tarbevoolu monitoorimine ning toitehalduse püsivara loomine õpperobotil Robotont] [Monitoring supply voltage and current consumption and creating firmware for Robotont’s power management system], BS thesis, 2024
*Leonid Tšigrinski, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Õpperoboti Robotont püsivara arhitektuuri uuendamine] [Education robot "Robotont" firmware architecture updating], BS thesis, 2024
*Andres Sakk, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Avatud robotplatvormi Robotont 3 kasutajaliidese väljatöötamine] [Development of a user interface for the open robotics platform Robotont 3], BS thesis, 2024
*Kaur Kullamäe, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Elektroonikalahendus ja püsivara robotkäe juhtimiseks sotsiaalsel humanoidrobotil SemuBot] [Building the SemuBot arm electronics system], BS thesis, 2024
*Kristjan Madis Kask, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Käe mehaanika disain sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot] [Arm mechanics design for social humanoid robot SemuBot], BS thesis, 2024
*Sven-Ervin Paap, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet ROS2 draiver õpperobotile Robotont] [ROS2 driver for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Timur Nizamov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99592 Audio System for the Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Helisüsteem sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot], BS thesis, 2024
*Georgs Narbuts, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99554 Holonomic Motion Drive System of a Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Sotsiaalse humanoidroboti SemuBoti holonoomne liikuv ajamisüsteem], BS thesis, 2024
*Iryna Hurova, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90638 Kitting station of the learning factory] [Õppetehase komplekteerimisjaam], BS thesis, 2023
*Paola Avalos Conchas, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90641 Payload transportation system of a learning factory] [Õppetehase kasuliku koorma transpordisüsteem], BS thesis, 2023
*Pille Pärnalaas, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93431 Pöördpõik ajami arendus robotplatvormile Robotont] [Development of swerve drive for robotic platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Carl Hjalmar Love Hult, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90673 Using and Evaluating the Real-time Spatial Perception System Hydra in Real-world Scenarios] [Reaalajas toimiva ruumilise taju süsteemi Hydra kasutamine ja hindamine praktilistes stsenaariumides], BS thesis, 2023
*Priit Rooden, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93432 Autonoomse laadimislahenduse väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of an autonomous charging solution for the robot platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Marko Muro, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93429 Robotondi akulahenduse ning 12 V pingeregulaatori prototüüpimine] [Prototyping battery solution and 12 V voltage regulator for Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Danel Leppenen, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93427 Nav2 PYIF: Python-based Motion Planning for ROS 2 Navigation 2] [Nav 2 PYIF: Pythoni põhine liikumise planeerija ROS 2 Navigation 2-le], BS thesis, 2023
*Kertrud Geddily Küüt, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93424 Kõrgust reguleeriv mehhanism Robotondile] [Height adjusting mechanism for Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Ingvar Drikkit, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93421 Lisaseadmete võimekuse arendamine haridusrobotile Robotont] [Developing add-on device support for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Kristo Pool, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93430 MoveIt 2 õppematerjalid] [Learning materials for MoveIt 2], BS thesis, 2023
*Erki Veeväli, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93434 Development of a Continuous Teleoperation System for Urban Road Vehicle] [Linnasõiduki pideva kaugjuhtimissüsteemi arendus], BS thesis, 2023
*Aleksandra Doroshenko, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93420 Haiglates inimesi juhatava roboti disain] [Hospital guide robot design], BS thesis, 2023
*Hui Shi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83043 Expanding the Open-source ROS Software Pack age opencv_apps with Dedicated Blob Detection Functionality] [Avatud lähtekoodiga ROS-i tarkvarakimbu opencv_apps laiendamine laigutuvasti funktsioonaalsusega], BS thesis, 2022
*Dāvis Krūmiņš, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83040 Web-based learning and software development environment for remote access of ROS robots] [Veebipõhine õppe- ja tarkvaraarenduse keskkond ROS robotite juurdepääsuks kaugteel], BS thesis, 2022
*Anna Jakovleva, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83037 Roboquiz - an interactive human-robot game] [Roboquiz - interaktiivne inimese ja roboti mäng], BS thesis, 2022
*Kristjan Laht, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=74702&year=2022Robot Localization with Fiducial Markers] [Roboti lokaliseerimine koordinaatmärkidega], BS thesis, 2022
*Hans Pärtel Pani, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83008 ROS draiver pehmerobootika haaratsile] [ROS Driver for Soft Robotic Gripper], BS thesis, 2022
*Markus Erik Sügis, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83015 Jagatud juhtimise põhimõttel realiseeritud robotite kaugjuhtimissüsteem] [A continuous teleoperating system based on shared control concept], BS thesis, 2022
*Taaniel Küla, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83007 ROS2 platvormile keevitusroboti tarkvara portotüübi loomine kasutades UR5 robot-manipulaatorit] [Welding robot software prototype for ROS2 using UR5 robot arm], BS thesis, 2022
*Rauno Põlluäär, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72672 Veebirakendus-põhine kasutajaliides avatud robotplatvormi Robotont juhtimiseks ja haldamiseks] [Web application-based user interface for controlling and managing open-source robotics platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2021
*Hendrik Olesk, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72664 Nägemisulatuses kaugjuhitava mobiilse robotmanipulaatori kasutajamugavuse tõstmine] [Improving the usability of a mobile manipulator robot for line-of-sight remote control], BS thesis, 2021
*Tarvi Tepandi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72665 Segareaalsusel põhinev kasutajaliides mobiilse roboti kaugjuhtimiseks Microsoft HoloLens 2 vahendusel] [Mixed-reality user interface for teleoperating mobile robots with Microsoft HoloLens 2], BS thesis, 2021
*Rudolf Põldma, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72674 Tartu linna Narva maantee ringristmiku digikaksik] [Digital twin for Narva street roundabout in Tartu], BS thesis, 2021
*Kwasi Akuamoah Boateng, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72804 Digital Twin of a Teaching and Learning Robotics Lab] [Robotite õpetamise ja õppimise labori digitaalne kaksik], BS thesis, 2021
*Karina Sein, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72102 Eestikeelse kõnesünteesi võimaldamine robootika arendusplatvormil ROS] [Enabling Estonian speech synthesis on the Robot Operating System (ROS)], BS thesis, 2020
*Ranno Mäesepp, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72100 Takistuste vältimise lahendus õpperobotile Robotont] [Obstacle avoidance solution for educational robot platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2020
*Igor Rybalskii, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72060 Gesture Detection Software for Human-Robot Collaboration] [Žestituvastus tarkvara inimese ja roboti koostööks], BS thesis, 2020
*Meelis Pihlap, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64292 Mitme roboti koostöö funktsionaalsuste väljatöötamine tarkvararaamistikule TeMoto] [Multi-robot collaboration functionalities for robot software development framework TeMoto], BS thesis, 2019
*Kaarel Mark, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64290 Liitreaalsuse kasutamine tootmisprotsessis asukohtade määramisel] [Augmented reality for location determination in manufacturing], BS thesis, 2019
*Kätriin Julle, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64279 Roboti KUKA youBot riistvara ja ROS-tarkvara uuendamine] [Upgrading robot KUKA youBot’s hardware and ROS-software], BS thesis, 2019
*Georg Astok, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64274 Roboti juhtimine virtuaalreaalsuses kasutades ROS-raamistikku] [Creating virtual reality user interface using only ROS framework], BS thesis, 2019
*Martin Hallist, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64275 Robotipõhine kaugkohalolu käte liigutuste ülekandmiseks] [Teleoperation robot for arms motions], BS thesis, 2019
*Ahmed Hassan Helmy Mohamed, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/63946 Software integration of autonomous robot system for mixing and serving drinks] [Jooke valmistava ja serveeriva robotsüsteemi tarkvaralahendus], BS thesis, 2019
*Kristo Allaje, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60294 Draiveripakett käte jälgimise seadme Leap Motion™ kontroller kasutamiseks robootika arendusplatvormil ROS] [Driver package for using Leap Motion™ controller on the robotics development platform ROS], BS thesis, 2018
*Martin Maidla, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60288 Avatud robotiarendusplatvormi Robotont omniliikumise ja odomeetria arendamine] [Omnimotion and odometry development for open robot development platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2018
*Raid Vellerind, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/56559 Avatud robotiarendusplatvormi ROS võimekuse loomine Tartu Ülikooli Robotexi robootikaplatvormile] [ROS driver development for the University of Tartu’s Robotex robotics platform], BS thesis, 2017
*Kalle-Gustav Kruus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/32440 Jalgpalliroboti löögimehhanismi elektroonikalahendus] [Driver circuit for a kicking mechanism of a football robot], BS thesis, 2013
*Sven Kautlenbach, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/25570 Autonoomne seade elastsusmooduli mõõtmiseks] [Electronic device for Young’s modulus measurements], BS thesis, 2011

[[Category:Theses Topics]]

People

2026-02-02T14:41:28Z

Karl: /* Staff */

{{DISPLAYTITLE:The Lab's Team}} __NOTOC__
== Staff ==

{{Team|
{{TeamMember|Alvo|Alvo Aabloo|professor, head of the lab (polymer materials)}}
{{TeamMember|Longfei|Longfei Chang| guest professor, polymeric transducers}}
{{TeamMember|Tarmo|Tarmo Tamm| Professor of applied materials science}}
{{TeamMember|Karl|Karl Kruusamäe|professor of human-centred robotics, [[IMS robotics]]}}
{{TeamMember|Indrekm|Indrek Must|associate professor of soft robotics}}
{{TeamMember|Heiki|Heiki Kasemägi|associate professor (ion-conducting polymer, computer simulations) & Computer engineering study programme manager}}
{{TeamMember|Urmas|Urmas Johanson|researcher (electrochemistry)}}
{{TeamMember|Annaliisa|Anna-Liisa Peikolainen|researcher (carbon materials, chemistry)}}
{{TeamMember|Janno|Janno Torop|associate professor of materials engineering (stimuli-responsive materials, structural energy storage devices, carbon materials)}}
{{TeamMember|Ingridre|Ingrid Rebane|research fellow (sustainable materials technologies, cellulose, silicone, elastomeric foams)}}
{{TeamMember|Saoni|Saoni Banerji| research fellow (CMOS MEMS sensors, mixed-signal ASIC design, microelectronics)}}
{{TeamMember|Ritesh.Soni|Ritesh Soni| research fellow (soft robotics, medical devices, microfabrication, AI)}}
{{TeamMember|Veix|Veiko Vunder|lecturer (robotics)}}
{{TeamMember|Jkalde|Jaanus Kalde|Lecturer in Radio Engineering}}
{{TeamMember|Artur|Artur Abels|junior lecturer (digital electronics)}}
{{TeamMember|Rennoraudmae|Renno Raudmäe|junior lecturer (robotics)}}
{{TeamMember|Eva.m6tsh2rg|Eva Mõtshärg|junior lecturer (robotics design)}}
{{TeamMember|Teet|Teet Tilk|engineer (electronics)}}
{{TeamMember|Tauri|Tauri Tätte|engineer (robotics)}}
{{TeamMember|Aune|Aune Tamm|head of administration}}
{{TeamMember|Anett|Anett Toom|project assistant}}
{{TeamMember|Kirsi|Kirsi Zirel|project assistant}}
{{TeamMember|Mariana|Mariana Kukk|Delta X coordinator and communications manager}}
{{TeamMember|krisliin|Krisliin Rohtla|industrial masters coordinator and communication}}

}}

== PhD Students ==

{{Team|
{{TeamMember|Oleksandr.syzoniuk|Oleksandr Syzoniuk|PhD student (soft robotics)}}
{{TeamMember|mvihmar|Marie Vihmar|PhD student (bioinspired soft robotics)}}
{{TeamMember|Kadriannvaldur|Kadri-Ann Valdur|PhD student (bioinspired soft robotics)}}
{{TeamMember|Juri.volodin|Juri Volodin|PhD student (electrochemical 3D printing)}}
{{TeamMember|Siimkoort|Siim Koor|PhD student (biomaterials 3D printing)}}
{{TeamMember|Sandra|Sandra Schumann|PhD student (robotics education)}}
{{TeamMember|Gryogor|Igor Rybalskii|PhD student (human-robot collaboration and augmented reality)}}
{{TeamMember|not-yet|Agnes Luhtaru|PhD student (multimodal human-robot interaction)}}
{{TeamMember|Farnaz|Farnaz Baksh|PhD student (social robotics)}}
{{TeamMember|Liis.tiisvelt|Liis Tiisvelt|PhD student (materials)}}
{{TeamMember|Matevz|Matevž B. Zorec|PhD student (IoT and IoRT)}}
{{TeamMember|DavidU|David Uslar|PhD student (materials)}}
{{TeamMember|karljakob|Karl Jakob Levin|PhD student (materials)}}

}}



{{Team|








}}

==Colleagues==

{{Team|
{{TeamMember|Rosin|Margus Rosin|lecturer (FPGA)}}
{{TeamMember|Ramon.rantsus|Ramon Rantsus|educational robotics}}
{{TeamMember|Iman.dadras|Iman Dadras| (Microfabrication)}}
{{TeamMember|Fatemeh.rastgar|Fatemeh Rastgar|(Robotics)}}
{{TeamMember|Pille|Pille Rinne| }}
{{TeamMember|Gajanee|Kaija Põhako-Esko|associate professor of materials chemistry, former Marie Skłodowska-Curie fellow (chemistry, organic synthesis, ionic liquids)}}
{{TeamMember|Frkaasik|Friedrich Kaasik| Head of Knowledge Transfer }}
{{TeamMember|hans_priks|Hans Priks|PhD student (conducting polymers)}}
{{TeamMember|yauheni|Yauheni Sarokin|PhD student (Variable stiffness textiles)}}

}}

People

2026-02-02T14:40:32Z

Karl: /* Staff */

{{DISPLAYTITLE:The Lab's Team}} __NOTOC__
== Staff ==

{{Team|
{{TeamMember|Alvo|Alvo Aabloo|professor, head of the lab (polymer materials)}}
{{TeamMember|Longfei|Longfei Chang| guest professor, polymeric transducers}}
{{TeamMember|Tarmo|Tarmo Tamm| Professor of applied materials science}}
{{TeamMember|Karl|Karl Kruusamäe|associate professor of robotics engineering, [[IMS robotics]]}}
{{TeamMember|Indrekm|Indrek Must|associate professor of soft robotics}}
{{TeamMember|Heiki|Heiki Kasemägi|associate professor (ion-conducting polymer, computer simulations) & Computer engineering study programme manager}}
{{TeamMember|Urmas|Urmas Johanson|researcher (electrochemistry)}}
{{TeamMember|Annaliisa|Anna-Liisa Peikolainen|researcher (carbon materials, chemistry)}}
{{TeamMember|Janno|Janno Torop|associate professor of materials engineering (stimuli-responsive materials, structural energy storage devices, carbon materials)}}
{{TeamMember|Ingridre|Ingrid Rebane|research fellow (sustainable materials technologies, cellulose, silicone, elastomeric foams)}}
{{TeamMember|Saoni|Saoni Banerji| research fellow (CMOS MEMS sensors, mixed-signal ASIC design, microelectronics)}}
{{TeamMember|Ritesh.Soni|Ritesh Soni| research fellow (soft robotics, medical devices, microfabrication, AI)}}
{{TeamMember|Veix|Veiko Vunder|lecturer (robotics)}}
{{TeamMember|Jkalde|Jaanus Kalde|Lecturer in Radio Engineering}}
{{TeamMember|Artur|Artur Abels|junior lecturer (digital electronics)}}
{{TeamMember|Rennoraudmae|Renno Raudmäe|junior lecturer (robotics)}}
{{TeamMember|Eva.m6tsh2rg|Eva Mõtshärg|junior lecturer (robotics design)}}
{{TeamMember|Teet|Teet Tilk|engineer (electronics)}}
{{TeamMember|Tauri|Tauri Tätte|engineer (robotics)}}
{{TeamMember|Aune|Aune Tamm|head of administration}}
{{TeamMember|Anett|Anett Toom|project assistant}}
{{TeamMember|Kirsi|Kirsi Zirel|project assistant}}
{{TeamMember|Mariana|Mariana Kukk|Delta X coordinator and communications manager}}
{{TeamMember|krisliin|Krisliin Rohtla|industrial masters coordinator and communication}}

}}

== PhD Students ==

{{Team|
{{TeamMember|Oleksandr.syzoniuk|Oleksandr Syzoniuk|PhD student (soft robotics)}}
{{TeamMember|mvihmar|Marie Vihmar|PhD student (bioinspired soft robotics)}}
{{TeamMember|Kadriannvaldur|Kadri-Ann Valdur|PhD student (bioinspired soft robotics)}}
{{TeamMember|Juri.volodin|Juri Volodin|PhD student (electrochemical 3D printing)}}
{{TeamMember|Siimkoort|Siim Koor|PhD student (biomaterials 3D printing)}}
{{TeamMember|Sandra|Sandra Schumann|PhD student (robotics education)}}
{{TeamMember|Gryogor|Igor Rybalskii|PhD student (human-robot collaboration and augmented reality)}}
{{TeamMember|not-yet|Agnes Luhtaru|PhD student (multimodal human-robot interaction)}}
{{TeamMember|Farnaz|Farnaz Baksh|PhD student (social robotics)}}
{{TeamMember|Liis.tiisvelt|Liis Tiisvelt|PhD student (materials)}}
{{TeamMember|Matevz|Matevž B. Zorec|PhD student (IoT and IoRT)}}
{{TeamMember|DavidU|David Uslar|PhD student (materials)}}
{{TeamMember|karljakob|Karl Jakob Levin|PhD student (materials)}}

}}



{{Team|








}}

==Colleagues==

{{Team|
{{TeamMember|Rosin|Margus Rosin|lecturer (FPGA)}}
{{TeamMember|Ramon.rantsus|Ramon Rantsus|educational robotics}}
{{TeamMember|Iman.dadras|Iman Dadras| (Microfabrication)}}
{{TeamMember|Fatemeh.rastgar|Fatemeh Rastgar|(Robotics)}}
{{TeamMember|Pille|Pille Rinne| }}
{{TeamMember|Gajanee|Kaija Põhako-Esko|associate professor of materials chemistry, former Marie Skłodowska-Curie fellow (chemistry, organic synthesis, ionic liquids)}}
{{TeamMember|Frkaasik|Friedrich Kaasik| Head of Knowledge Transfer }}
{{TeamMember|hans_priks|Hans Priks|PhD student (conducting polymers)}}
{{TeamMember|yauheni|Yauheni Sarokin|PhD student (Variable stiffness textiles)}}

}}

People

2026-02-02T14:38:17Z

Karl: /* PhD Students */

{{DISPLAYTITLE:The Lab's Team}} __NOTOC__
== Staff ==

{{Team|
{{TeamMember|Alvo|Alvo Aabloo|professor, head of the lab (polymer materials)}}
{{TeamMember|Longfei|Longfei Chang| guest professor, polymeric transducers}}
{{TeamMember|Tarmo|Tarmo Tamm| Professor of applied materials science}}
{{TeamMember|Karl|Karl Kruusamäe|associate professor of robotics engineering, [[IMS robotics]]}}
{{TeamMember|Indrekm|Indrek Must|associate professor of soft robotics}}
{{TeamMember|Heiki|Heiki Kasemägi|associate professor (ion-conducting polymer, computer simulations) & Computer engineering study programme manager}}
{{TeamMember|Urmas|Urmas Johanson|researcher (electrochemistry)}}
{{TeamMember|Annaliisa|Anna-Liisa Peikolainen|researcher (carbon materials, chemistry)}}
{{TeamMember|Janno|Janno Torop|associate professor of materials engineering (stimuli-responsive materials, structural energy storage devices, carbon materials)}}
{{TeamMember|Ingridre|Ingrid Rebane|research fellow (sustainable materials technologies, cellulose, silicone, elastomeric foams)}}
{{TeamMember|Saoni|Saoni Banerji| research fellow (CMOS MEMS sensors, mixed-signal ASIC design, microelectronics)}}
{{TeamMember|Ritesh.Soni|Ritesh Soni| research fellow (soft robotics, medical devices, microfabrication, AI)}}
{{TeamMember|Veix|Veiko Vunder|lecturer (robotics)}}
{{TeamMember|Jkalde|Jaanus Kalde|Lecturer in Radio Engineering}}
{{TeamMember|Artur|Artur Abels|junior lecturer (digital electronics)}}
{{TeamMember|Rennoraudmae|Renno Raudmäe|junior lecturer (robotics)}}
{{TeamMember|Eva.m6tsh2rg|Eva Mõtshärg|junior lecturer (robotics design)}}
{{TeamMember|Teet|Teet Tilk|engineer (electronics)}}
{{TeamMember|Tauri|Tauri Tätte|engineer (robotics)}}
{{TeamMember|Aune|Aune Tamm|head of administration}}
{{TeamMember|Anett|Anett Toom|project assistant}}
{{TeamMember|Kirsi|Kirsi Zirel|project assistant}}
{{TeamMember|Mariana|Mariana Kukk|Delta X coordinator and communications manager}}
}}

== PhD Students ==

{{Team|
{{TeamMember|Oleksandr.syzoniuk|Oleksandr Syzoniuk|PhD student (soft robotics)}}
{{TeamMember|mvihmar|Marie Vihmar|PhD student (bioinspired soft robotics)}}
{{TeamMember|Kadriannvaldur|Kadri-Ann Valdur|PhD student (bioinspired soft robotics)}}
{{TeamMember|Juri.volodin|Juri Volodin|PhD student (electrochemical 3D printing)}}
{{TeamMember|Siimkoort|Siim Koor|PhD student (biomaterials 3D printing)}}
{{TeamMember|Sandra|Sandra Schumann|PhD student (robotics education)}}
{{TeamMember|Gryogor|Igor Rybalskii|PhD student (human-robot collaboration and augmented reality)}}
{{TeamMember|not-yet|Agnes Luhtaru|PhD student (multimodal human-robot interaction)}}
{{TeamMember|Farnaz|Farnaz Baksh|PhD student (social robotics)}}
{{TeamMember|Liis.tiisvelt|Liis Tiisvelt|PhD student (materials)}}
{{TeamMember|Matevz|Matevž B. Zorec|PhD student (IoT and IoRT)}}
{{TeamMember|DavidU|David Uslar|PhD student (materials)}}
{{TeamMember|karljakob|Karl Jakob Levin|PhD student (materials)}}

}}



{{Team|








}}

==Colleagues==

{{Team|
{{TeamMember|Rosin|Margus Rosin|lecturer (FPGA)}}
{{TeamMember|Ramon.rantsus|Ramon Rantsus|educational robotics}}
{{TeamMember|Iman.dadras|Iman Dadras| (Microfabrication)}}
{{TeamMember|Fatemeh.rastgar|Fatemeh Rastgar|(Robotics)}}
{{TeamMember|Pille|Pille Rinne| }}
{{TeamMember|Gajanee|Kaija Põhako-Esko|associate professor of materials chemistry, former Marie Skłodowska-Curie fellow (chemistry, organic synthesis, ionic liquids)}}
{{TeamMember|Frkaasik|Friedrich Kaasik| Head of Knowledge Transfer }}
{{TeamMember|hans_priks|Hans Priks|PhD student (conducting polymers)}}
{{TeamMember|yauheni|Yauheni Sarokin|PhD student (Variable stiffness textiles)}}

}}

People

2026-02-02T14:37:10Z

Karl: /* PhD Students */

{{DISPLAYTITLE:The Lab's Team}} __NOTOC__
== Staff ==

{{Team|
{{TeamMember|Alvo|Alvo Aabloo|professor, head of the lab (polymer materials)}}
{{TeamMember|Longfei|Longfei Chang| guest professor, polymeric transducers}}
{{TeamMember|Tarmo|Tarmo Tamm| Professor of applied materials science}}
{{TeamMember|Karl|Karl Kruusamäe|associate professor of robotics engineering, [[IMS robotics]]}}
{{TeamMember|Indrekm|Indrek Must|associate professor of soft robotics}}
{{TeamMember|Heiki|Heiki Kasemägi|associate professor (ion-conducting polymer, computer simulations) & Computer engineering study programme manager}}
{{TeamMember|Urmas|Urmas Johanson|researcher (electrochemistry)}}
{{TeamMember|Annaliisa|Anna-Liisa Peikolainen|researcher (carbon materials, chemistry)}}
{{TeamMember|Janno|Janno Torop|associate professor of materials engineering (stimuli-responsive materials, structural energy storage devices, carbon materials)}}
{{TeamMember|Ingridre|Ingrid Rebane|research fellow (sustainable materials technologies, cellulose, silicone, elastomeric foams)}}
{{TeamMember|Saoni|Saoni Banerji| research fellow (CMOS MEMS sensors, mixed-signal ASIC design, microelectronics)}}
{{TeamMember|Ritesh.Soni|Ritesh Soni| research fellow (soft robotics, medical devices, microfabrication, AI)}}
{{TeamMember|Veix|Veiko Vunder|lecturer (robotics)}}
{{TeamMember|Jkalde|Jaanus Kalde|Lecturer in Radio Engineering}}
{{TeamMember|Artur|Artur Abels|junior lecturer (digital electronics)}}
{{TeamMember|Rennoraudmae|Renno Raudmäe|junior lecturer (robotics)}}
{{TeamMember|Eva.m6tsh2rg|Eva Mõtshärg|junior lecturer (robotics design)}}
{{TeamMember|Teet|Teet Tilk|engineer (electronics)}}
{{TeamMember|Tauri|Tauri Tätte|engineer (robotics)}}
{{TeamMember|Aune|Aune Tamm|head of administration}}
{{TeamMember|Anett|Anett Toom|project assistant}}
{{TeamMember|Kirsi|Kirsi Zirel|project assistant}}
{{TeamMember|Mariana|Mariana Kukk|Delta X coordinator and communications manager}}
}}

== PhD Students ==

{{Team|
{{TeamMember|Oleksandr.syzoniuk|Oleksandr Syzoniuk|PhD student (soft robotics)}}
{{TeamMember|Kadriannvaldur|Kadri-Ann Valdur|PhD student (bioinspired soft robotics)}}
{{TeamMember|Juri.volodin|Juri Volodin|PhD student (electrochemical 3D printing)}}
{{TeamMember|Siimkoort|Siim Koor|PhD student (biomaterials 3D printing)}}
{{TeamMember|Sandra|Sandra Schumann|PhD student (robotics education)}}
{{TeamMember|Gryogor|Igor Rybalskii|PhD student (human-robot collaboration and augmented reality)}}
{{TeamMember|not-yet|Agnes Luhtaru|PhD student (multimodal human-robot interaction)}}
{{TeamMember|Farnaz|Farnaz Baksh|PhD student (social robotics)}}
{{TeamMember|Liis.tiisvelt|Liis Tiisvelt|PhD student (materials)}}
{{TeamMember|Matevz|Matevž B. Zorec|PhD student (IoT and IoRT)}}
{{TeamMember|DavidU|David Uslar|PhD student (materials)}}
{{TeamMember|karljakob|Karl Jakob Levin|PhD student (materials)}}

}}



{{Team|








}}

==Colleagues==

{{Team|
{{TeamMember|Rosin|Margus Rosin|lecturer (FPGA)}}
{{TeamMember|Ramon.rantsus|Ramon Rantsus|educational robotics}}
{{TeamMember|Iman.dadras|Iman Dadras| (Microfabrication)}}
{{TeamMember|Fatemeh.rastgar|Fatemeh Rastgar|(Robotics)}}
{{TeamMember|Pille|Pille Rinne| }}
{{TeamMember|Gajanee|Kaija Põhako-Esko|associate professor of materials chemistry, former Marie Skłodowska-Curie fellow (chemistry, organic synthesis, ionic liquids)}}
{{TeamMember|Frkaasik|Friedrich Kaasik| Head of Knowledge Transfer }}
{{TeamMember|hans_priks|Hans Priks|PhD student (conducting polymers)}}
{{TeamMember|yauheni|Yauheni Sarokin|PhD student (Variable stiffness textiles)}}

}}

People

2026-02-02T14:35:36Z

Karl: /* PhD Students */

{{DISPLAYTITLE:The Lab's Team}} __NOTOC__
== Staff ==

{{Team|
{{TeamMember|Alvo|Alvo Aabloo|professor, head of the lab (polymer materials)}}
{{TeamMember|Longfei|Longfei Chang| guest professor, polymeric transducers}}
{{TeamMember|Tarmo|Tarmo Tamm| Professor of applied materials science}}
{{TeamMember|Karl|Karl Kruusamäe|associate professor of robotics engineering, [[IMS robotics]]}}
{{TeamMember|Indrekm|Indrek Must|associate professor of soft robotics}}
{{TeamMember|Heiki|Heiki Kasemägi|associate professor (ion-conducting polymer, computer simulations) & Computer engineering study programme manager}}
{{TeamMember|Urmas|Urmas Johanson|researcher (electrochemistry)}}
{{TeamMember|Annaliisa|Anna-Liisa Peikolainen|researcher (carbon materials, chemistry)}}
{{TeamMember|Janno|Janno Torop|associate professor of materials engineering (stimuli-responsive materials, structural energy storage devices, carbon materials)}}
{{TeamMember|Ingridre|Ingrid Rebane|research fellow (sustainable materials technologies, cellulose, silicone, elastomeric foams)}}
{{TeamMember|Saoni|Saoni Banerji| research fellow (CMOS MEMS sensors, mixed-signal ASIC design, microelectronics)}}
{{TeamMember|Ritesh.Soni|Ritesh Soni| research fellow (soft robotics, medical devices, microfabrication, AI)}}
{{TeamMember|Veix|Veiko Vunder|lecturer (robotics)}}
{{TeamMember|Jkalde|Jaanus Kalde|Lecturer in Radio Engineering}}
{{TeamMember|Artur|Artur Abels|junior lecturer (digital electronics)}}
{{TeamMember|Rennoraudmae|Renno Raudmäe|junior lecturer (robotics)}}
{{TeamMember|Eva.m6tsh2rg|Eva Mõtshärg|junior lecturer (robotics design)}}
{{TeamMember|Teet|Teet Tilk|engineer (electronics)}}
{{TeamMember|Tauri|Tauri Tätte|engineer (robotics)}}
{{TeamMember|Aune|Aune Tamm|head of administration}}
{{TeamMember|Anett|Anett Toom|project assistant}}
{{TeamMember|Kirsi|Kirsi Zirel|project assistant}}
{{TeamMember|Mariana|Mariana Kukk|Delta X coordinator and communications manager}}
}}

== PhD Students ==

{{Team|
{{TeamMember|Oleksandr.syzoniuk|Oleksandr Syzoniuk|PhD student (soft robotics)}}
{{TeamMember|Kadriannvaldur|Kadri-Ann Valdur|PhD student (bioinspired soft robotics)}}
{{TeamMember|Juri.volodin|Juri Volodin|PhD student (electrochemical 3D printing)}}
{{TeamMember|Siimkoort|Siim Koor|PhD student (biomaterials 3D printing)}}
{{TeamMember|Sandra|Sandra Schumann|PhD student (robotics education)}}
{{TeamMember|Gryogor|Igor Rybalskii|PhD student (human-robot collaboration and augmented reality)}}
{{TeamMember|not-yet|Agnes Luhtaru|PhD student (multimodal human-robot interaction)}}
{{TeamMember|Farnaz|Farnaz Baksh|PhD student (social robotics)}}
{{TeamMember|Liis.tiisvelt|Liis Tiisvelt|PhD student (materials)}}
{{TeamMember|Matevz|Matevž B. Zorec|PhD student (IoT and IoRT)}}
{{TeamMember|DavidU|David Uslar|PhD student (materials)}}

}}



{{Team|








}}

==Colleagues==

{{Team|
{{TeamMember|Rosin|Margus Rosin|lecturer (FPGA)}}
{{TeamMember|Ramon.rantsus|Ramon Rantsus|educational robotics}}
{{TeamMember|Iman.dadras|Iman Dadras| (Microfabrication)}}
{{TeamMember|Fatemeh.rastgar|Fatemeh Rastgar|(Robotics)}}
{{TeamMember|Pille|Pille Rinne| }}
{{TeamMember|Gajanee|Kaija Põhako-Esko|associate professor of materials chemistry, former Marie Skłodowska-Curie fellow (chemistry, organic synthesis, ionic liquids)}}
{{TeamMember|Frkaasik|Friedrich Kaasik| Head of Knowledge Transfer }}
{{TeamMember|hans_priks|Hans Priks|PhD student (conducting polymers)}}
{{TeamMember|yauheni|Yauheni Sarokin|PhD student (Variable stiffness textiles)}}

}}

People

2026-02-02T14:31:47Z

Karl:

{{DISPLAYTITLE:The Lab's Team}} __NOTOC__
== Staff ==

{{Team|
{{TeamMember|Alvo|Alvo Aabloo|professor, head of the lab (polymer materials)}}
{{TeamMember|Longfei|Longfei Chang| guest professor, polymeric transducers}}
{{TeamMember|Tarmo|Tarmo Tamm| Professor of applied materials science}}
{{TeamMember|Karl|Karl Kruusamäe|associate professor of robotics engineering, [[IMS robotics]]}}
{{TeamMember|Indrekm|Indrek Must|associate professor of soft robotics}}
{{TeamMember|Heiki|Heiki Kasemägi|associate professor (ion-conducting polymer, computer simulations) & Computer engineering study programme manager}}
{{TeamMember|Urmas|Urmas Johanson|researcher (electrochemistry)}}
{{TeamMember|Annaliisa|Anna-Liisa Peikolainen|researcher (carbon materials, chemistry)}}
{{TeamMember|Janno|Janno Torop|associate professor of materials engineering (stimuli-responsive materials, structural energy storage devices, carbon materials)}}
{{TeamMember|Ingridre|Ingrid Rebane|research fellow (sustainable materials technologies, cellulose, silicone, elastomeric foams)}}
{{TeamMember|Saoni|Saoni Banerji| research fellow (CMOS MEMS sensors, mixed-signal ASIC design, microelectronics)}}
{{TeamMember|Ritesh.Soni|Ritesh Soni| research fellow (soft robotics, medical devices, microfabrication, AI)}}
{{TeamMember|Veix|Veiko Vunder|lecturer (robotics)}}
{{TeamMember|Jkalde|Jaanus Kalde|Lecturer in Radio Engineering}}
{{TeamMember|Artur|Artur Abels|junior lecturer (digital electronics)}}
{{TeamMember|Rennoraudmae|Renno Raudmäe|junior lecturer (robotics)}}
{{TeamMember|Eva.m6tsh2rg|Eva Mõtshärg|junior lecturer (robotics design)}}
{{TeamMember|Teet|Teet Tilk|engineer (electronics)}}
{{TeamMember|Tauri|Tauri Tätte|engineer (robotics)}}
{{TeamMember|Aune|Aune Tamm|head of administration}}
{{TeamMember|Anett|Anett Toom|project assistant}}
{{TeamMember|Kirsi|Kirsi Zirel|project assistant}}
{{TeamMember|Mariana|Mariana Kukk|Delta X coordinator and communications manager}}
}}

== PhD Students ==

{{Team|
{{TeamMember|Oleksandr.syzoniuk|Oleksandr Syzoniuk|PhD student (soft robotics)}}
{{TeamMember|Kadriannvaldur|Kadri-Ann Valdur|PhD student (bioinspired soft robotics)}}
{{TeamMember|Juri.volodin|Juri Volodin|PhD student (electrochemical 3D printing)}}
{{TeamMember|Siimkoort|Siim Koor|PhD student (biomaterials 3D printing)}}
{{TeamMember|Sandra|Sandra Schumann|PhD student (robotics education)}}
{{TeamMember|Gryogor|Igor Rybalskii|PhD student (human-robot collaboration and augmented reality)}}
{{TeamMember|not-yet|Agnes Luhtaru|PhD student (multimodal human-robot interaction)}}
{{TeamMember|Farnaz|Farnaz Baksh|PhD student (social robotics)}}
{{TeamMember|Liis.tiisvelt|Liis Tiisvelt|PhD student (materials)}}
{{TeamMember|Matevz|Matevž B. Zorec|PhD student (IoT and IoRT)}}

}}



{{Team|








}}

==Colleagues==

{{Team|
{{TeamMember|Rosin|Margus Rosin|lecturer (FPGA)}}
{{TeamMember|Ramon.rantsus|Ramon Rantsus|educational robotics}}
{{TeamMember|Iman.dadras|Iman Dadras| (Microfabrication)}}
{{TeamMember|Fatemeh.rastgar|Fatemeh Rastgar|(Robotics)}}
{{TeamMember|Pille|Pille Rinne| }}
{{TeamMember|Gajanee|Kaija Põhako-Esko|associate professor of materials chemistry, former Marie Skłodowska-Curie fellow (chemistry, organic synthesis, ionic liquids)}}
{{TeamMember|Frkaasik|Friedrich Kaasik| Head of Knowledge Transfer }}
{{TeamMember|hans_priks|Hans Priks|PhD student (conducting polymers)}}
{{TeamMember|yauheni|Yauheni Sarokin|PhD student (Variable stiffness textiles)}}

}}

People

2026-02-02T14:30:27Z

Karl:

{{DISPLAYTITLE:The Lab's Team}} __NOTOC__
== Staff ==

{{Team|
{{TeamMember|Alvo|Alvo Aabloo|professor, head of the lab (polymer materials)}}
{{TeamMember|Longfei|Longfei Chang| guest professor, polymeric transducers}}
{{TeamMember|Tarmo|Tarmo Tamm| Professor of applied materials science}}
{{TeamMember|Karl|Karl Kruusamäe|associate professor of robotics engineering, [[IMS robotics]]}}
{{TeamMember|Indrekm|Indrek Must|associate professor of soft robotics}}
{{TeamMember|Heiki|Heiki Kasemägi|associate professor (ion-conducting polymer, computer simulations) & Computer engineering study programme manager}}
{{TeamMember|Urmas|Urmas Johanson|researcher (electrochemistry)}}
{{TeamMember|Annaliisa|Anna-Liisa Peikolainen|researcher (carbon materials, chemistry)}}
{{TeamMember|Janno|Janno Torop|associate professor of materials engineering (stimuli-responsive materials, structural energy storage devices, carbon materials)}}
{{TeamMember|Ingridre|Ingrid Rebane|research fellow (sustainable materials technologies, cellulose, silicone, elastomeric foams)}}
{{TeamMember|Saoni|Saoni Banerji| research fellow (CMOS MEMS sensors, mixed-signal ASIC design, microelectronics)}}
{{TeamMember|Ritesh.Soni|Ritesh Soni| research fellow (soft robotics, medical devices, microfabrication, AI)}}
{{TeamMember|Veix|Veiko Vunder|lecturer (robotics)}}
{{TeamMember|Artur|Artur Abels|junior lecturer (digital electronics)}}
{{TeamMember|Rennoraudmae|Renno Raudmäe|junior lecturer (robotics)}}
{{TeamMember|Eva.m6tsh2rg|Eva Mõtshärg|junior lecturer (robotics design)}}
{{TeamMember|Teet|Teet Tilk|engineer (electronics)}}
{{TeamMember|Tauri|Tauri Tätte|engineer (robotics)}}
{{TeamMember|Aune|Aune Tamm|head of administration}}
{{TeamMember|Anett|Anett Toom|project assistant}}
{{TeamMember|Kirsi|Kirsi Zirel|project assistant}}
{{TeamMember|Mariana|Mariana Kukk|Delta X coordinator and communications manager}}
}}

== PhD Students ==

{{Team|
{{TeamMember|Oleksandr.syzoniuk|Oleksandr Syzoniuk|PhD student (soft robotics)}}
{{TeamMember|Kadriannvaldur|Kadri-Ann Valdur|PhD student (bioinspired soft robotics)}}
{{TeamMember|Jkalde|Jaanus Kalde|PhD student (distributed antennas)}}
{{TeamMember|Juri.volodin|Juri Volodin|PhD student (electrochemical 3D printing)}}
{{TeamMember|Siimkoort|Siim Koor|PhD student (biomaterials 3D printing)}}
{{TeamMember|Sandra|Sandra Schumann|PhD student (robotics education)}}
{{TeamMember|Gryogor|Igor Rybalskii|PhD student (human-robot collaboration and augmented reality)}}
{{TeamMember|not-yet|Agnes Luhtaru|PhD student (multimodal human-robot interaction)}}
{{TeamMember|Farnaz|Farnaz Baksh|PhD student (social robotics)}}
{{TeamMember|Liis.tiisvelt|Liis Tiisvelt|PhD student (materials)}}
{{TeamMember|Matevz|Matevž B. Zorec|PhD student (IoT and IoRT)}}

}}



{{Team|








}}

==Colleagues==

{{Team|
{{TeamMember|Rosin|Margus Rosin|lecturer (FPGA)}}
{{TeamMember|Ramon.rantsus|Ramon Rantsus|educational robotics}}
{{TeamMember|Iman.dadras|Iman Dadras| (Microfabrication)}}
{{TeamMember|Fatemeh.rastgar|Fatemeh Rastgar|(Robotics)}}
{{TeamMember|Pille|Pille Rinne| }}
{{TeamMember|Gajanee|Kaija Põhako-Esko|associate professor of materials chemistry, former Marie Skłodowska-Curie fellow (chemistry, organic synthesis, ionic liquids)}}
{{TeamMember|Frkaasik|Friedrich Kaasik| Head of Knowledge Transfer }}
{{TeamMember|hans_priks|Hans Priks|PhD student (conducting polymers)}}
{{TeamMember|yauheni|Yauheni Sarokin|PhD student (Variable stiffness textiles)}}

}}

People

2026-02-02T14:29:00Z

Karl:

{{DISPLAYTITLE:The Lab's Team}} __NOTOC__
== Staff ==

{{Team|
{{TeamMember|Alvo|Alvo Aabloo|professor, head of the lab (polymer materials)}}
{{TeamMember|Longfei|Longfei Chang| guest professor, polymeric transducers}}
{{TeamMember|Tarmo|Tarmo Tamm| Professor of applied materials science}}
{{TeamMember|Karl|Karl Kruusamäe|associate professor of robotics engineering, [[IMS robotics]]}}
{{TeamMember|Indrekm|Indrek Must|associate professor of soft robotics}}
{{TeamMember|Heiki|Heiki Kasemägi|associate professor (ion-conducting polymer, computer simulations) & Computer engineering study programme manager}}
{{TeamMember|Urmas|Urmas Johanson|researcher (electrochemistry)}}
{{TeamMember|Annaliisa|Anna-Liisa Peikolainen|researcher (carbon materials, chemistry)}}
{{TeamMember|Janno|Janno Torop|associate professor of materials engineering (stimuli-responsive materials, structural energy storage devices, carbon materials)}}
{{TeamMember|Ingridre|Ingrid Rebane|research fellow (sustainable materials technologies, cellulose, silicone, elastomeric foams)}}
{{TeamMember|Saoni|Saoni Banerji| research fellow (CMOS MEMS sensors, mixed-signal ASIC design, microelectronics)}}
{{TeamMember|Ritesh.Soni|Ritesh Soni| research fellow (soft robotics, medical devices, microfabrication, AI)}}
{{TeamMember|Veix|Veiko Vunder|lecturer (robotics)}}
{{TeamMember|Artur|Artur Abels|junior lecturer (digital electronics)}}
{{TeamMember|Rennoraudmae|Renno Raudmäe|junior lecturer (robotics)}}
{{TeamMember|Eva.m6tsh2rg|Eva Mõtshärg|junior lecturer (robotics design)}}
{{TeamMember|Teet|Teet Tilk|engineer (electronics)}}
{{TeamMember|Tauri|Tauri Tätte|engineer (robotics)}}
{{TeamMember|Aune|Aune Tamm|head of administration}}
{{TeamMember|Anett|Anett Toom|project assistant}}
{{TeamMember|Kirsi|Kirsi Zirel|project assistant}}
{{TeamMember|Mariana|Mariana Kukk|Delta X coordinator and communications manager}}
}}

== PhD Students ==

{{Team|
{{TeamMember|Oleksandr.syzoniuk|Oleksandr Syzoniuk|PhD student (soft robotics)}}
{{TeamMember|Kadriannvaldur|Kadri-Ann Valdur|PhD student (bioinspired soft robotics)}}
{{TeamMember|Jkalde|Jaanus Kalde|PhD student (distributed antennas)}}
{{TeamMember|Juri.volodin|Juri Volodin|PhD student (electrochemical 3D printing)}}
{{TeamMember|Siimkoort|Siim Koor|PhD student (biomaterials 3D printing)}}
{{TeamMember|Sandra|Sandra Schumann|PhD student (robotics education)}}
{{TeamMember|Gryogor|Igor Rybalskii|PhD student (human-robot collaboration and augmented reality)}}
{{TeamMember|not-yet|Agnes Luhtaru|PhD student (multimodal human-robot interaction)}}
{{TeamMember|Farnaz|Farnaz Baksh|PhD student (social robotics)}}
{{TeamMember|Liis.tiisvelt|Liis Tiisvelt|PhD student (materials)}}

}}



{{Team|








}}

==Colleagues==

{{Team|
{{TeamMember|Rosin|Margus Rosin|lecturer (FPGA)}}
{{TeamMember|Ramon.rantsus|Ramon Rantsus|educational robotics}}
{{TeamMember|Iman.dadras|Iman Dadras| (Microfabrication)}}
{{TeamMember|Fatemeh.rastgar|Fatemeh Rastgar|(Robotics)}}
{{TeamMember|Pille|Pille Rinne| }}
{{TeamMember|Gajanee|Kaija Põhako-Esko|associate professor of materials chemistry, former Marie Skłodowska-Curie fellow (chemistry, organic synthesis, ionic liquids)}}
{{TeamMember|Frkaasik|Friedrich Kaasik| Head of Knowledge Transfer }}
{{TeamMember|hans_priks|Hans Priks|PhD student (conducting polymers)}}
{{TeamMember|yauheni|Yauheni Sarokin|PhD student (Variable stiffness textiles)}}

}}

People

2026-02-02T14:28:16Z

Karl:

{{DISPLAYTITLE:The Lab's Team}} __NOTOC__
== Staff ==

{{Team|
{{TeamMember|Alvo|Alvo Aabloo|professor, head of the lab (polymer materials)}}
{{TeamMember|Longfei|Longfei Chang| guest professor, polymeric transducers}}
{{TeamMember|Tarmo|Tarmo Tamm| Professor of applied materials science}}
{{TeamMember|Karl|Karl Kruusamäe|associate professor of robotics engineering, [[IMS robotics]]}}
{{TeamMember|Indrekm|Indrek Must|associate professor of soft robotics}}
{{TeamMember|Heiki|Heiki Kasemägi|associate professor (ion-conducting polymer, computer simulations) & Computer engineering study programme manager}}
{{TeamMember|Urmas|Urmas Johanson|researcher (electrochemistry)}}
{{TeamMember|Annaliisa|Anna-Liisa Peikolainen|researcher (carbon materials, chemistry)}}
{{TeamMember|Janno|Janno Torop|associate professor of materials engineering (stimuli-responsive materials, structural energy storage devices, carbon materials)}}
{{TeamMember|Ingridre|Ingrid Rebane|research fellow (sustainable materials technologies, cellulose, silicone, elastomeric foams)}}
{{TeamMember|Saoni|Saoni Banerji| research fellow (CMOS MEMS sensors, mixed-signal ASIC design, microelectronics)}}
{{TeamMember|Ritesh.Soni|Ritesh Soni| research fellow (soft robotics, medical devices, microfabrication, AI)}}
{{TeamMember|Veix|Veiko Vunder|lecturer (robotics)}}
{{TeamMember|Artur|Artur Abels|junior lecturer (digital electronics)}}
{{TeamMember|Rennoraudmae|Renno Raudmäe|junior lecturer (robotics)}}
{{TeamMember|Eva.m6tsh2rg|Eva Mõtshärg|junior lecturer (robotics design)}}
{{TeamMember|Teet|Teet Tilk|engineer (electronics)}}
{{TeamMember|Tauri|Tauri Tätte|engineer (robotics)}}
{{TeamMember|Aune|Aune Tamm|head of administration}}
{{TeamMember|Anett|Anett Toom|project assistant}}
{{TeamMember|Kirsi|Kirsi Zirel|project assistant}}
{{TeamMember|Mariana|Mariana Kukk|Delta X coordinator and communications manager}}
}}

== PhD Students ==

{{Team|
{{TeamMember|hans_priks|Hans Priks|PhD student (conducting polymers)}}
{{TeamMember|yauheni|Yauheni Sarokin|PhD student (Variable stiffness textiles)}}
{{TeamMember|Oleksandr.syzoniuk|Oleksandr Syzoniuk|PhD student (soft robotics)}}
{{TeamMember|Kadriannvaldur|Kadri-Ann Valdur|PhD student (bioinspired soft robotics)}}
{{TeamMember|Jkalde|Jaanus Kalde|PhD student (distributed antennas)}}
{{TeamMember|Juri.volodin|Juri Volodin|PhD student (electrochemical 3D printing)}}
{{TeamMember|Siimkoort|Siim Koor|PhD student (biomaterials 3D printing)}}
{{TeamMember|Sandra|Sandra Schumann|PhD student (robotics education)}}
{{TeamMember|Gryogor|Igor Rybalskii|PhD student (human-robot collaboration and augmented reality)}}
{{TeamMember|not-yet|Agnes Luhtaru|PhD student (multimodal human-robot interaction)}}
{{TeamMember|Farnaz|Farnaz Baksh|PhD student (social robotics)}}
{{TeamMember|Liis.tiisvelt|Liis Tiisvelt|PhD student (materials)}}

}}



{{Team|








}}

==Colleagues==

{{Team|
{{TeamMember|Rosin|Margus Rosin|lecturer (FPGA)}}
{{TeamMember|Ramon.rantsus|Ramon Rantsus|educational robotics}}
{{TeamMember|Iman.dadras|Iman Dadras| (Microfabrication)}}
{{TeamMember|Fatemeh.rastgar|Fatemeh Rastgar|(Robotics)}}
{{TeamMember|Pille|Pille Rinne| }}
{{TeamMember|Gajanee|Kaija Põhako-Esko|associate professor of materials chemistry, former Marie Skłodowska-Curie fellow (chemistry, organic synthesis, ionic liquids)}}
{{TeamMember|Frkaasik|Friedrich Kaasik| Head of Knowledge Transfer }}

}}

People

2026-02-02T14:23:28Z

Karl:

{{DISPLAYTITLE:The Lab's Team}} __NOTOC__
== Staff ==

{{Team|
{{TeamMember|Alvo|Alvo Aabloo|professor, head of the lab (polymer materials)}}
{{TeamMember|Longfei|Longfei Chang| guest professor, polymeric transducers}}
{{TeamMember|Tarmo|Tarmo Tamm| Professor of applied materials science}}
{{TeamMember|Karl|Karl Kruusamäe|associate professor of robotics engineering, [[IMS robotics]]}}
{{TeamMember|Indrekm|Indrek Must|associate professor of soft robotics}}
{{TeamMember|Heiki|Heiki Kasemägi|associate professor (ion-conducting polymer, computer simulations) & Computer engineering study programme manager}}
{{TeamMember|Urmas|Urmas Johanson|researcher (electrochemistry)}}
{{TeamMember|Annaliisa|Anna-Liisa Peikolainen|researcher (carbon materials, chemistry)}}
{{TeamMember|Janno|Janno Torop|associate professor of materials engineering (stimuli-responsive materials, structural energy storage devices, carbon materials)}}
{{TeamMember|Ingridre|Ingrid Rebane|research fellow (sustainable materials technologies, cellulose, silicone, elastomeric foams)}}
{{TeamMember|Saoni|Saoni Banerji| research fellow (CMOS MEMS sensors, mixed-signal ASIC design, microelectronics)}}
{{TeamMember|Ritesh.Soni|Ritesh Soni| research fellow (soft robotics, medical devices, microfabrication, AI)}}
{{TeamMember|Veix|Veiko Vunder|lecturer (robotics)}}
{{TeamMember|Artur|Artur Abels|junior lecturer (digital electronics)}}
{{TeamMember|Rennoraudmae|Renno Raudmäe|junior lecturer (robotics)}}
{{TeamMember|Eva.m6tsh2rg|Eva Mõtshärg|junior lecturer (robotics design)}}
{{TeamMember|Teet|Teet Tilk|engineer (electronics)}}
{{TeamMember|Tauri|Tauri Tätte|engineer (robotics)}}
{{TeamMember|Aune|Aune Tamm|head of administration}}
{{TeamMember|Anett|Anett Toom|project assistant}}
{{TeamMember|Kirsi|Kirsi Zirel|project assistant}}
{{TeamMember|Mariana|Mariana Kukk|Delta X coordinator and communications manager}}
}}

== PhD Students ==

{{Team|
{{TeamMember|hans_priks|Hans Priks|PhD student (conducting polymers)}}
{{TeamMember|yauheni|Yauheni Sarokin|PhD student (Variable stiffness textiles)}}
{{TeamMember|Oleksandr.syzoniuk|Oleksandr Syzoniuk|PhD student (soft robotics)}}
{{TeamMember|Kadriannvaldur|Kadri-Ann Valdur|PhD student (bioinspired soft robotics)}}
{{TeamMember|Jkalde|Jaanus Kalde|PhD student (distributed antennas)}}
{{TeamMember|Juri.volodin|Juri Volodin|PhD student (electrochemical 3D printing)}}
{{TeamMember|Siimkoort|Siim Koor|PhD student (biomaterials 3D printing)}}
{{TeamMember|Sandra|Sandra Schumann|PhD student (robotics education)}}
{{TeamMember|Gryogor|Igor Rybalskii|PhD student (human-robot collaboration and augmented reality)}}
{{TeamMember|not-yet|Agnes Luhtaru|PhD student (multimodal human-robot interaction)}}
{{TeamMember|Farnaz|Farnaz Baksh|PhD student (social robotics)}}
{{TeamMember|Liis.tiisvelt|Liis Tiisvelt|PhD student (materials)}}

}}

==Students==

{{Team|
{{TeamMember|markus|Markus Loide|student}}
{{TeamMember|Liivak|Martin Liivak|student (FEM simulations of 3D-MB's)}}
{{TeamMember|Priit.poldmaa|Priit Põldmaa|student}}
{{TeamMember|Kaarelsiimut|Kaarel Siimut|student (aerated concrete)}}
{{TeamMember|Ats.aasmaa|Ats Aasmaa|student (modelling of microbatteries)}}
{{TeamMember|Phuong.nguyen|Phuong Nguyen|student (FEM simulations)}}
{{TeamMember|Magnus.kaldjarv|Magnus Kaldjärv|student (soft robotics)}}

}}

==Colleagues==

{{Team|
{{TeamMember|Rosin|Margus Rosin|lecturer (FPGA)}}
{{TeamMember|Ramon.rantsus|Ramon Rantsus|educational robotics}}
{{TeamMember|Iman.dadras|Iman Dadras| (Microfabrication)}}
{{TeamMember|Fatemeh.rastgar|Fatemeh Rastgar|(Robotics)}}
{{TeamMember|Pille|Pille Rinne| }}
{{TeamMember|Gajanee|Kaija Põhako-Esko|associate professor of materials chemistry, former Marie Skłodowska-Curie fellow (chemistry, organic synthesis, ionic liquids)}}
{{TeamMember|Frkaasik|Friedrich Kaasik| Head of Knowledge Transfer }}

}}

Theses in Robotics

2025-09-10T13:04:30Z

Karl: /* Highlighted theses topics for 2025/2026 study year */

[[Category:IMS-robotics]]
<div class="toclimit-3">__TOC__</div>
= Projects in Advanced Robotics =
''The main objective of the follwing projects is to give students experience in working with advanced robotics tehcnology. Our group is active in several R&D projects involving human-robot collaboration, intuitive teleoperation of robots, and autonomous navigation of unmanned mobile platforms. Our main software platforms are [http://www.ros.org/ Robot Operating System (ROS)] for developing software for advanced robot systems and [http://gazebosim.org/ Gazebo] for running realistic robotic simulations.''<br><br>
For further information, contact [[User:Karl|Karl Kruusamäe]].

The following is not an exhaustive list of all available thesis/research topics.

== Highlighted theses topics for 2025/2026 study year ==
# [[#Application of VLA (Vision-Language-Action) models in robotics|Application of VLA (Vision-Language-Action) models in robotics]]
# [[#LLM-based task planning for robots|LLM-based task planning for robots]]
# [[#ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers|ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers]]
# [[#SemuBOT: multiple topics|SemuBOT: multiple topics]]
# [[#ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface|ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface]]
# [[#Sign-language-based control for robots|Sign-language-based control for robots]]
# [[#Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education|Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education]]
# [[#Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle|Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle]]

== List of potential thesis topics ==
Our inventory includes but is not limited to:
<gallery mode="packed">
File:Youbot.png|120px|thumb|KUKA youBot
File:Ur5_left.png|120px|thumb|Universal Robot UR5
File:Franka_Emika_Panda.jpg|120px|thumb|Franka Emika Panda
File:Clearpath_Jackal.jpg|120px|thumb|Clearpath Jackal
File:Kinova_KG-3_Gripper.jpg|120px|thumb|Kinova 3-finger gripper
File:Xarm7.jpg|120px|thumb|UFACTORY xArm7
File:Robotont_banner.png|120px|thumb|robotont
File:Turtlebot3-waffle-pi.jpg|thumb|TurtleBot3
File:Parrot-bebop-2.jpg|thumb|Parrot Bebop 2
</gallery>

<hr>
=== ROBOTONT: Docker-Driven ROS Environment Switching ===
This thesis focuses on integrating Docker containers to manage and switch between different ROS (Robot Operating System) environments on Robotont. Currently, ROS is installed natively on Robotont's Ubuntu-based onboard computer, limiting flexibility in system recovery and configuration switching. The goal is to develop a Docker-based solution that allows users to switch between ROS environments directly from Robotont’s existing low-level menu interface.
<hr>

=== ROBOTONT: designing and implementing a communication protocol for additional devices ===
Robotont currently includes a designated area on its front for attaching additional devices, such as an ultrasonic range finder, a servo motor connected to an Arduino, or a MikroBUS device. This thesis aims to design and implement a standard communication protocol that will enable seamless integration and control of these devices through the high-level ROS framework running on Robotont’s onboard computer.
<hr>

=== ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers ===
Currently ROBOTONT uses Intel NUC as an onboard computer. The goal of this thesis is to validate Robotont's software stack on alternative compute devices (e.g. Raspi4, Intel Compute Stick, and NVIDIA Jetson Nano) and benchmark their performance for the most popular Robotont use-case demos (e.g. webapp teleop, ar-tag steering, 2D mapping, and 3D mapping). The objetive is to propose at least two different compute solutions: one that optimizes cost and another that optimizes for the performance.
<hr>

=== ROBOTONT Lite ===
The goal of this thesis is to optimize ROBOTONT platform for cost by replacing the onboard compute and sensor with low-cost alternatives but ensuring ROS/ROS2 software compatibility.
<hr>

=== ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface ===
The goal of this thesis is to integrate graphical programming solution (e.g. Scratch or Blockly) to enable programming of Robotont by non-experts. E.g. https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2011.13706
<hr>

=== SemuBOT: multiple topics ===
In 2023/2024 many topics are developed to support the development of open-source humanoid robot project SemuBOT (https://www.facebook.com/semubotmtu/)
<hr>

=== Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education ===
Potential Topics:
* Enhance the Robot's Speech/Natural Language Capabilities
* Build a Local Language Model for the RSC
* Develop and Program the Robot’s Behavior and Personality
* Build a Digital Twin Simulation for Multimodal Interaction
* Explore the Use of the RSC as an Affective Robot to Address Students’ Academic Emotions
* Explore and Implement Cybersecurity Measures for Social Robot

[https://github.com/orgs/RobotStudyCompanion/discussions/3 More info on Github] | reach out to farnaz.baksh@ut.ee for more info
<hr>

=== Virtual reality user interface (VRUI) for intuitive teleoperation system ===
[[Image:LeapMotion.png|200px|thumb|right|Detecting 2 hands with Leap Motion Controller]]
Enhancing the user-experience of a virtual reality UI developed by [https://github.com/ut-ims-robotics/vrui_rviz Georg Astok]. Potentially adding [http://www.osvr.org/hardware-devs.html virtual reality capability] to a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L25HHFd00rc gesture- and natural-language-based robot teleoperation system].
<br>
[[Image:Temoto-working-principle-in-pics.png|x160px|Gesture-based teleoperation]]
<hr>

=== Modeling humans for human-robot interaction ===
True human-robot collaboration means that the robot must understand the actions, intention, and state of its human partner. This work invovlves using cameras and other human sensors for digitally representing and modelling humans. There are multiple stages for modeling: a) physical models of human kinematics and dynamics; b) higher level-models for recognizing human intent.<br>
[[Image:Skeletal ROS.PNG|x160px|ROS & Kinect & Skeleton-Markers Package]]
<hr>

=== Robotic avatar for telepresence ===
Integrating hand gestures and head movements to control a robot avatar in virtual reality user interface.
<hr>

=== Detection of hardware and software resources for smart integration of robots ===
Vast majority of today’s robotic applications rely on hard-coded device and algorithm usage. This project focuses on developing a Resource Snooper software, that can detect addition or removal of resources for the benefit of dynamic reconfiguration of robotic systems. This project is developed as a subsystem of [https://utnuclearroboticspublic.github.io/temoto2/index.html TeMoto].
<hr>

=== Human-Robot and Robot-Robot collaboration applications ===
Creating a demo or analysis of software capabilities related to human-robot or tobot-robot teams
* human-robot collaborative assembly
* distributed mapping; analysis and demo of existing ROS (e.g., segmap https://youtu.be/JJhEkIA1xSE) packages for multi-robot mapping
* Inaccessible region teamwork
**youbot+drone - a drone maps the environment (for example a maze) and ground vehicle uses this information to traverse the maze
**youbot+robotont - youbot cannot go up ledges but it can lift smaller robot, such as robotont, up a ledge.
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=== Mirroring human hand movements on industrial robots ===
The goal of this project is to integrate continuous control of industrial robot manipulator with a gestural telerobotics interface. The recommended tools for this thesis project are Leap Motion Controller or a standard web camera, Ultraleap, Universal Robot UR5 manipulator, and ROS.
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=== ROBOTONT: TeMoto for robotont ===
Swarm-management and UMRF-based task loading for robotont using [https://github.com/temoto-framework TeMoto] framework.
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=== Enhancing teleoperation control interface with augmented cues to provoke caution===
The task is to create a telerobot control interface where video feed from the remote site and/or a mixed-reality scene is augmented with visual cues to provoke caution in human operator.
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=== Robot-to-human interaction ===
As robots and autonomous machines start sharing the same space a humans, their actions need to be understood by the people occupying the same space. For instance, a human worker needs to understand what the robot partner is planning next or a pedestrian needs to clearly comprehend the behaviour of a driverless vehicle. To reduce the ambiguity, the robot needs mechanisms to convey its intent (whatever it is going to do next). The aim of the thesis is to outline existing methods for machines to convey their intent and develop a unified model interface for expressing that intent.
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=== Gaze-based handover prediction ===
When human needs to pass an object to a robot manipulator, the robot must understand where in 3D space the object handover occurs and then plan an appropriate motion. Human gaze can be used as the input for predicting which object to track. This thesis activities involve camera-based eye tracking and safe motion-planning.
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=== ROBOTONT: Human-height human-robot interface for Robotont ground robot ===
Robotont is an ankle-high flat mobile robot. For humans to interact with Robotont, there is a need for a compact and lightweight mechanical structure that is tall enough for comfortable human-robot interaction. The objective of the thesis is to develop the mechanical designs and build prototypes that ensure stable operation and meet the aesthetic requirements for use in public places.
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=== Stratos Explore Ultraleap demonstrator for robotics ===
The aim of this thesis is to systematically analyze the strengths and limitations of the Stratos Explore Ultraleap device in the context of controlling a robot. Subsequently implement a demonstrator application for showing off its applicability for robot control.
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=== Mixed-reality scene creation for vehicle teleoperation ===
Fusing different sensory feeds for creating high-usability teleoperation scene.
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=== Validation study for AR-based robot user-interfaces ===
Designing and carrying out a user study to validate the functionality and usability of an human-robot interface.
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=== Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle ===
The goal of this thesis is to develop the methodology for measuring the operator's situation awareness while operating an autonomous urban vehicle. Potential metrics could include driving accuracy, speed, and latency. This thesis will be conducted as part of the activities at the [https://adl.cs.ut.ee Autonomous Driving Lab].
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=== Sign-language-based control for robots ===
The goal of this thesis is to design and implement the means for interacting with a robot via conventional sign language, i.e. the human can command a robot by using sign language.
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=== LLM-based task planning for robots ===
The goal of this thesis is to enable high level task planning for autonomous robots for general purpose tasks. The thesis would leverage the LLM's reasoning and TeMoto Action Engine to achieve natural task negotiation, planning, and execution.
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=== ROBOTONT: Development of CoppeliaSim-based simulation and a digital twin ===
The objective of the thesis is to develop an easy to use simulation for Robotont gen3 using CoppeliaSim (https://www.coppeliarobotics.com/).
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=== Application of VLA (Vision-Language-Action) models in robotics ===
The goal of this thesis is to apply VLA models to real-world robotics. The thesis project will involve topics related to robots, machine learning, transformers.
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= Completed projects =
== PhD theses ==
*Robert Valner, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/105994 Design of TeMoto, a software framework for dependable, adaptive, and collaborative autonomous robots] [TeMoto – töökindlate, adaptiivsete ja koostöövõimeliste autonoomsete robotite arendamise tarkvararaamistik], PhD thesis, 2024
*Houman Masnavi, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/91394 Visibility aware navigation] [Nähtavust arvestav navigatsioon], PhD thesis, 2023

== Master's theses ==
*Asier Mandiola Arrizabalaga, Haptic-Based Teleoperation of Robots, MS thesis, 2025
*Dāvis Krūminš, Web-based Robotics Lab for Effortless ROS2 Development, MS thesis, 2025
*Julian Rene Leclerc, Natural Language Human-Robot Interaction: A Modular Framework for Conversational Robot Control Using Large Language Models, MS thesis, 2025
*Miriam Calafa’, Designing Multimodal Emotional Expression for a Robotic Study Companion, MS thesis, 2025
*Iryna Hurova, Model-based Planning Using GPU-accelerated Simulator as a World Model, MS thesis, 2025
*Sander Toma Võrk, Elektrooniliste termomeetrite automaatse kalibreerimissüsteemi väljatöötamine ja rakendamine, MS thesis, 2025
*Carl Hjalmar Love Hult, SurfMotion: An Open Source Pipeline for Robotic Pipe Cutting and Welding, MS thesis, 2025
*Paola Avalos Conchas, Socially Aware Planning for Indoor Navigation, MS thesis, 2025
*Robert Allik, Validation of NoMaD as a Global Planner for Mobile Robots, MS thesis, 2024
*Rauno Põlluäär, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=79393 Designing and Implementing a Bird’s-eye View Interface for a Self-driving Vehicle’s Teleoperation System] [Isejuhtiva sõiduki kaugjuhtimissüsteemile linnuvaate kasutajaliidese loomine], MS thesis, 2024
*Gautier Reynes, VR-Enhanced Remote Inspection Framework for Semi-Autonomous Robot Fleet, MS thesis, 2024
*Eva Mõtshärg, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=77385 3D-prinditava kere disain ja analüüs vabavaralisele haridusrobotile Robotont] [Design and Analysis of a 3D Printable Chassis for the Open Source Educational Robot Robotont], MS thesis, 2023
*Farnaz Baksh, [https://dspace.ut.ee/items/a7a9cc15-27e9-450c-94e8-3267f0c95c56 An Open-source Robotic Study Companion for University Students] [Avatud lähtekoodiga robotõpikaaslane üliõpilastele], MS thesis, 2023
*Igor Rybalskii, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83028 Augmented reality (AR) for enabling human-robot collaboration with ROS robots] [Liitreaalsus inimese ja roboti koostöö võimaldamiseks ROS-i robotitega], MS thesis, 2022
*Md. Maniruzzaman, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83025 Object search and retrieval in indoor environment using a Mobile Manipulator] [Objektide otsimine ja teisaldamine siseruumides mobiilse manipulaatori abil], MS thesis, 2022
*Allan Kustavus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72651 Design and Implementation of a Generalized Resource Management Architecture in the TeMoto Software Framework] [Üldise ressursihalduri disain ja teostus TeMoto tarkvara raamistikule], MS thesis, 2021
*Kristina Meister, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72350 External human-vehicle interaction - a study in the context of an autonomous ride-hailing service], MS thesis, 2021
*Muhammad Usman, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72126 Development of an Optimization-Based Motion Planner and Its ROS Interface for a Non-Holonomic Mobile Manipulator] [Optimeerimisele baseeruva liikumisplaneerija arendamine ja selle ROSi liides mitteholonoomse mobiilse manipulaatori jaoks], MS thesis, 2020
*Maarika Oidekivi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72119 Masina kavatsuse väljendamine ja tõlgendamine] [Communicating and interpreting machine intent], MS thesis, 2020
*Houman Masnavi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72118 Multi-Robot Motion Planning for Shared Payload Transportation] [Rajaplaneerimine multi-robot süsteemile jagatud lasti transportimisel], MS thesis, 2020
*Fabian Ernesto Parra Gil, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72112 Implementation of Robot Manager Subsystem for Temoto Software Framework] [Robotite Halduri alamsüsteemi väljatöötamine tarkvararaamistikule TEMOTO], MS thesis, 2020
*Zafarullah, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72125 Gaze Assisted Neural Network based Prediction of End-Point of Human Reaching Trajectories], MS thesis, 2020
*Madis K Nigol, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64339 Õppematerjalid robotplatvormile Robotont] [Study materials for robot platform Robotont], MS thesis, 2019
*Renno Raudmäe, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64341 Avatud robotplatvorm Robotont] [Open source robotics platform Robotont], MS thesis, 2019
*Asif Sattar, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64352 Human detection and distance estimation with monocular camera using YOLOv3 neural network] [Inimeste tuvastamine ning kauguse hindamine kasutades kaamerat ning YOLOv3 tehisnärvivõrku], MS thesis, 2019
*Ragnar Margus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64337 Kergliiklusvahendite jagamisteenuseks vajaliku positsioneerimismooduli loomine ja uurimine] [Develoment and testing of a IoT module for electric vehicle sharing service], MS thesis, 2019
*Pavel Šumejko, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64320 Robust Solution for Extrinsic Calibration of a 2D Laser-Rangefinder and a Monocular USB Camera] [Meetod 2D laserkaugusmõõdiku ja USB-kaamera väliseks kalibreerimiseks], MS thesis, 2019
*Dzvezdana Arsovska, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64321 Building an Efficient and Secure Software Supply Pipeline for Aerial Robotics Application] [Efektiivne ja turvaline tarkvaraarendusahel lennurobootika rakenduses], MS thesis, 2019
*Tõnis Tiimus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60713 Visuaalselt esilekutsutud potentsiaalidel põhinev aju-arvuti liides robootika rakendustes] [A VEP-based BCI for robotics applications], MS thesis, 2018
*Martin Appo, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60718 Hardware-agnostic compliant control ROS package for collaborative industrial manipulators] [Riistvarapaindlik ROSi tarkvarapakett tööstuslike robotite mööndlikuks juhtimiseks], MS thesis, 2018
*Hassan Mahmoud Shehawy Elhanash, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60711 Optical Tracking of Forearm for Classifying Fingers Poses] [Küünarvarre visuaalne jälgimine ennustamaks sõrmede asendeid], MS thesis, 2018

== Bachelor's theses ==
*Kaarel-Richard Kaarelson, [https://thesis.cs.ut.ee/12b3ed0c-b3c1-473e-ae13-5063fde9850a TeMoto Action Assistant: A Web-Based Human–Robot Interface for Designing UMRF Graphs] [TeMoto Action Assistant: Veebipõhine Inimese ja Roboti Interaktsiooni Tööriist UMRF Graafide Loomiseks], BS thesis, 2025
*Oliver Voorel, Humanoidrobot Semuboti toitesüsteemi uuendamine, BS thesis, 2025
*Karl Rahn, Millimeeterlaine radari integreerimine avatud lähtekoodiga muruniiduki platvormil Open Mower, BS thesis, 2025
*Mattias Mäe, Sõiduki kaugjuhtimise viivituse mõõtmine, BS thesis, 2025
*Jürgen Kottise, Dockeri konteineritel põhinev haldustarkvara Robotont 3 õpperobotile, BS thesis, 2025
*Martin Kaur, Servodel põhinev sotsiaalse robotkäe süsteem SemuBotile, BS thesis, 2025
*Karl-Jürgen Siilak, Mass Portal Grand Pharaoh XD 3D-printeri uuendamine, BS thesis, 2025
*Usman Ali Khan, Graphical programming interface for ROBOTONT, an open-source educational robot, BS thesis, 2025
*Robina Zvirgzdina, Development of an Autonomous Open-Source Inventory Performance Robot for the University of Tartu Library, BS thesis, 2025
*Omar Huseynli, ROS integration for the Semubot robot, BS thesis, 2025
*Albert Unn, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=79937 Suhtlusvõimekuse arendamine sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot] [Developing the ability to communicate for SemuBot, a social humanoid robot], BS thesis, 2024
*Veronika-Marina Volynets, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99943 Development of Control Electronics and Program for Robotont's Height Adjustment Mechanism] [Juhtelektroonika ja programmi väljatöötamine Robotondi kõrguse reguleerimise mehhanismile], BS thesis, 2024
*Nikita Kurenkov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99880 Flexible Screen Integration and Development of Neck Movement Mechanism for Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Humanoidroboti näo lahenduse leidmine ja rakendamine; humanoidroboti jaoks kaela mehhanismi väljatöötamine], BS thesis, 2024
*Elchin Huseynov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99668 Design and Control of a Social Humanoid Robot - SemuBot’s Hand] [Sotsiaalse Humanoidroboti Disain ja Juhtimine - SemuBoti Käsi], BS thesis, 2024
*Veronika Podliesnova, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99636 Real-Time Detection of Robot Failures by Monitoring Operator’s Brain Activity with EEG-based Brain-Computer Interface] [Reaalajas Robotirikke Tuvastamine Operaatori Ajutegevuse Jälgimise teel EEG-põhise Aju-Arvuti Liidese abil], BS thesis, 2024
*Märten Josh Peedimaa, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Rhea: An Open-Source Table Tennis Ball Launcher Robot for Multiball Training] [Avatud lähtekoodiga lauatennise palliviske robot mitmikpall treenimiseks], BS thesis, 2024
*Karl Sander Vinkel, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Laadimisjaama ja transportkesta väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of charging dock and transport case for Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Raimo Köidam, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Valguslahenduse tarkvara väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of light solution software for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Robert Valge, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Toitepinge ja tarbevoolu monitoorimine ning toitehalduse püsivara loomine õpperobotil Robotont] [Monitoring supply voltage and current consumption and creating firmware for Robotont’s power management system], BS thesis, 2024
*Leonid Tšigrinski, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Õpperoboti Robotont püsivara arhitektuuri uuendamine] [Education robot "Robotont" firmware architecture updating], BS thesis, 2024
*Andres Sakk, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Avatud robotplatvormi Robotont 3 kasutajaliidese väljatöötamine] [Development of a user interface for the open robotics platform Robotont 3], BS thesis, 2024
*Kaur Kullamäe, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Elektroonikalahendus ja püsivara robotkäe juhtimiseks sotsiaalsel humanoidrobotil SemuBot] [Building the SemuBot arm electronics system], BS thesis, 2024
*Kristjan Madis Kask, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Käe mehaanika disain sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot] [Arm mechanics design for social humanoid robot SemuBot], BS thesis, 2024
*Sven-Ervin Paap, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet ROS2 draiver õpperobotile Robotont] [ROS2 driver for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Timur Nizamov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99592 Audio System for the Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Helisüsteem sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot], BS thesis, 2024
*Georgs Narbuts, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99554 Holonomic Motion Drive System of a Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Sotsiaalse humanoidroboti SemuBoti holonoomne liikuv ajamisüsteem], BS thesis, 2024
*Iryna Hurova, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90638 Kitting station of the learning factory] [Õppetehase komplekteerimisjaam], BS thesis, 2023
*Paola Avalos Conchas, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90641 Payload transportation system of a learning factory] [Õppetehase kasuliku koorma transpordisüsteem], BS thesis, 2023
*Pille Pärnalaas, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93431 Pöördpõik ajami arendus robotplatvormile Robotont] [Development of swerve drive for robotic platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Carl Hjalmar Love Hult, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90673 Using and Evaluating the Real-time Spatial Perception System Hydra in Real-world Scenarios] [Reaalajas toimiva ruumilise taju süsteemi Hydra kasutamine ja hindamine praktilistes stsenaariumides], BS thesis, 2023
*Priit Rooden, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93432 Autonoomse laadimislahenduse väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of an autonomous charging solution for the robot platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Marko Muro, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93429 Robotondi akulahenduse ning 12 V pingeregulaatori prototüüpimine] [Prototyping battery solution and 12 V voltage regulator for Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Danel Leppenen, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93427 Nav2 PYIF: Python-based Motion Planning for ROS 2 Navigation 2] [Nav 2 PYIF: Pythoni põhine liikumise planeerija ROS 2 Navigation 2-le], BS thesis, 2023
*Kertrud Geddily Küüt, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93424 Kõrgust reguleeriv mehhanism Robotondile] [Height adjusting mechanism for Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Ingvar Drikkit, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93421 Lisaseadmete võimekuse arendamine haridusrobotile Robotont] [Developing add-on device support for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Kristo Pool, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93430 MoveIt 2 õppematerjalid] [Learning materials for MoveIt 2], BS thesis, 2023
*Erki Veeväli, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93434 Development of a Continuous Teleoperation System for Urban Road Vehicle] [Linnasõiduki pideva kaugjuhtimissüsteemi arendus], BS thesis, 2023
*Aleksandra Doroshenko, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93420 Haiglates inimesi juhatava roboti disain] [Hospital guide robot design], BS thesis, 2023
*Hui Shi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83043 Expanding the Open-source ROS Software Pack age opencv_apps with Dedicated Blob Detection Functionality] [Avatud lähtekoodiga ROS-i tarkvarakimbu opencv_apps laiendamine laigutuvasti funktsioonaalsusega], BS thesis, 2022
*Dāvis Krūmiņš, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83040 Web-based learning and software development environment for remote access of ROS robots] [Veebipõhine õppe- ja tarkvaraarenduse keskkond ROS robotite juurdepääsuks kaugteel], BS thesis, 2022
*Anna Jakovleva, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83037 Roboquiz - an interactive human-robot game] [Roboquiz - interaktiivne inimese ja roboti mäng], BS thesis, 2022
*Kristjan Laht, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=74702&year=2022Robot Localization with Fiducial Markers] [Roboti lokaliseerimine koordinaatmärkidega], BS thesis, 2022
*Hans Pärtel Pani, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83008 ROS draiver pehmerobootika haaratsile] [ROS Driver for Soft Robotic Gripper], BS thesis, 2022
*Markus Erik Sügis, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83015 Jagatud juhtimise põhimõttel realiseeritud robotite kaugjuhtimissüsteem] [A continuous teleoperating system based on shared control concept], BS thesis, 2022
*Taaniel Küla, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83007 ROS2 platvormile keevitusroboti tarkvara portotüübi loomine kasutades UR5 robot-manipulaatorit] [Welding robot software prototype for ROS2 using UR5 robot arm], BS thesis, 2022
*Rauno Põlluäär, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72672 Veebirakendus-põhine kasutajaliides avatud robotplatvormi Robotont juhtimiseks ja haldamiseks] [Web application-based user interface for controlling and managing open-source robotics platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2021
*Hendrik Olesk, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72664 Nägemisulatuses kaugjuhitava mobiilse robotmanipulaatori kasutajamugavuse tõstmine] [Improving the usability of a mobile manipulator robot for line-of-sight remote control], BS thesis, 2021
*Tarvi Tepandi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72665 Segareaalsusel põhinev kasutajaliides mobiilse roboti kaugjuhtimiseks Microsoft HoloLens 2 vahendusel] [Mixed-reality user interface for teleoperating mobile robots with Microsoft HoloLens 2], BS thesis, 2021
*Rudolf Põldma, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72674 Tartu linna Narva maantee ringristmiku digikaksik] [Digital twin for Narva street roundabout in Tartu], BS thesis, 2021
*Kwasi Akuamoah Boateng, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72804 Digital Twin of a Teaching and Learning Robotics Lab] [Robotite õpetamise ja õppimise labori digitaalne kaksik], BS thesis, 2021
*Karina Sein, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72102 Eestikeelse kõnesünteesi võimaldamine robootika arendusplatvormil ROS] [Enabling Estonian speech synthesis on the Robot Operating System (ROS)], BS thesis, 2020
*Ranno Mäesepp, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72100 Takistuste vältimise lahendus õpperobotile Robotont] [Obstacle avoidance solution for educational robot platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2020
*Igor Rybalskii, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72060 Gesture Detection Software for Human-Robot Collaboration] [Žestituvastus tarkvara inimese ja roboti koostööks], BS thesis, 2020
*Meelis Pihlap, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64292 Mitme roboti koostöö funktsionaalsuste väljatöötamine tarkvararaamistikule TeMoto] [Multi-robot collaboration functionalities for robot software development framework TeMoto], BS thesis, 2019
*Kaarel Mark, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64290 Liitreaalsuse kasutamine tootmisprotsessis asukohtade määramisel] [Augmented reality for location determination in manufacturing], BS thesis, 2019
*Kätriin Julle, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64279 Roboti KUKA youBot riistvara ja ROS-tarkvara uuendamine] [Upgrading robot KUKA youBot’s hardware and ROS-software], BS thesis, 2019
*Georg Astok, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64274 Roboti juhtimine virtuaalreaalsuses kasutades ROS-raamistikku] [Creating virtual reality user interface using only ROS framework], BS thesis, 2019
*Martin Hallist, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64275 Robotipõhine kaugkohalolu käte liigutuste ülekandmiseks] [Teleoperation robot for arms motions], BS thesis, 2019
*Ahmed Hassan Helmy Mohamed, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/63946 Software integration of autonomous robot system for mixing and serving drinks] [Jooke valmistava ja serveeriva robotsüsteemi tarkvaralahendus], BS thesis, 2019
*Kristo Allaje, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60294 Draiveripakett käte jälgimise seadme Leap Motion™ kontroller kasutamiseks robootika arendusplatvormil ROS] [Driver package for using Leap Motion™ controller on the robotics development platform ROS], BS thesis, 2018
*Martin Maidla, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60288 Avatud robotiarendusplatvormi Robotont omniliikumise ja odomeetria arendamine] [Omnimotion and odometry development for open robot development platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2018
*Raid Vellerind, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/56559 Avatud robotiarendusplatvormi ROS võimekuse loomine Tartu Ülikooli Robotexi robootikaplatvormile] [ROS driver development for the University of Tartu’s Robotex robotics platform], BS thesis, 2017
*Kalle-Gustav Kruus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/32440 Jalgpalliroboti löögimehhanismi elektroonikalahendus] [Driver circuit for a kicking mechanism of a football robot], BS thesis, 2013
*Sven Kautlenbach, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/25570 Autonoomne seade elastsusmooduli mõõtmiseks] [Electronic device for Young’s modulus measurements], BS thesis, 2011

[[Category:Theses Topics]]

Theses in Robotics

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= Projects in Advanced Robotics =
''The main objective of the follwing projects is to give students experience in working with advanced robotics tehcnology. Our group is active in several R&D projects involving human-robot collaboration, intuitive teleoperation of robots, and autonomous navigation of unmanned mobile platforms. Our main software platforms are [http://www.ros.org/ Robot Operating System (ROS)] for developing software for advanced robot systems and [http://gazebosim.org/ Gazebo] for running realistic robotic simulations.''<br><br>
For further information, contact [[User:Karl|Karl Kruusamäe]].

The following is not an exhaustive list of all available thesis/research topics.

== Highlighted theses topics for 2025/2026 study year ==
# [[#LLM-based task planning for robots|LLM-based task planning for robots]]
# [[#ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers|ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers]]
# [[#SemuBOT: multiple topics|SemuBOT: multiple topics]]
# [[#ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface|ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface]]
# [[#Sign-language-based control for robots|Sign-language-based control for robots]]
# [[#Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education|Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education]]
# [[#Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle|Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle]]

== List of potential thesis topics ==
Our inventory includes but is not limited to:
<gallery mode="packed">
File:Youbot.png|120px|thumb|KUKA youBot
File:Ur5_left.png|120px|thumb|Universal Robot UR5
File:Franka_Emika_Panda.jpg|120px|thumb|Franka Emika Panda
File:Clearpath_Jackal.jpg|120px|thumb|Clearpath Jackal
File:Kinova_KG-3_Gripper.jpg|120px|thumb|Kinova 3-finger gripper
File:Xarm7.jpg|120px|thumb|UFACTORY xArm7
File:Robotont_banner.png|120px|thumb|robotont
File:Turtlebot3-waffle-pi.jpg|thumb|TurtleBot3
File:Parrot-bebop-2.jpg|thumb|Parrot Bebop 2
</gallery>

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=== ROBOTONT: Docker-Driven ROS Environment Switching ===
This thesis focuses on integrating Docker containers to manage and switch between different ROS (Robot Operating System) environments on Robotont. Currently, ROS is installed natively on Robotont's Ubuntu-based onboard computer, limiting flexibility in system recovery and configuration switching. The goal is to develop a Docker-based solution that allows users to switch between ROS environments directly from Robotont’s existing low-level menu interface.
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=== ROBOTONT: designing and implementing a communication protocol for additional devices ===
Robotont currently includes a designated area on its front for attaching additional devices, such as an ultrasonic range finder, a servo motor connected to an Arduino, or a MikroBUS device. This thesis aims to design and implement a standard communication protocol that will enable seamless integration and control of these devices through the high-level ROS framework running on Robotont’s onboard computer.
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=== ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers ===
Currently ROBOTONT uses Intel NUC as an onboard computer. The goal of this thesis is to validate Robotont's software stack on alternative compute devices (e.g. Raspi4, Intel Compute Stick, and NVIDIA Jetson Nano) and benchmark their performance for the most popular Robotont use-case demos (e.g. webapp teleop, ar-tag steering, 2D mapping, and 3D mapping). The objetive is to propose at least two different compute solutions: one that optimizes cost and another that optimizes for the performance.
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=== ROBOTONT Lite ===
The goal of this thesis is to optimize ROBOTONT platform for cost by replacing the onboard compute and sensor with low-cost alternatives but ensuring ROS/ROS2 software compatibility.
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=== ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface ===
The goal of this thesis is to integrate graphical programming solution (e.g. Scratch or Blockly) to enable programming of Robotont by non-experts. E.g. https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2011.13706
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=== SemuBOT: multiple topics ===
In 2023/2024 many topics are developed to support the development of open-source humanoid robot project SemuBOT (https://www.facebook.com/semubotmtu/)
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=== Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education ===
Potential Topics:
* Enhance the Robot's Speech/Natural Language Capabilities
* Build a Local Language Model for the RSC
* Develop and Program the Robot’s Behavior and Personality
* Build a Digital Twin Simulation for Multimodal Interaction
* Explore the Use of the RSC as an Affective Robot to Address Students’ Academic Emotions
* Explore and Implement Cybersecurity Measures for Social Robot

[https://github.com/orgs/RobotStudyCompanion/discussions/3 More info on Github] | reach out to farnaz.baksh@ut.ee for more info
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=== Virtual reality user interface (VRUI) for intuitive teleoperation system ===
[[Image:LeapMotion.png|200px|thumb|right|Detecting 2 hands with Leap Motion Controller]]
Enhancing the user-experience of a virtual reality UI developed by [https://github.com/ut-ims-robotics/vrui_rviz Georg Astok]. Potentially adding [http://www.osvr.org/hardware-devs.html virtual reality capability] to a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L25HHFd00rc gesture- and natural-language-based robot teleoperation system].
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[[Image:Temoto-working-principle-in-pics.png|x160px|Gesture-based teleoperation]]
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=== Modeling humans for human-robot interaction ===
True human-robot collaboration means that the robot must understand the actions, intention, and state of its human partner. This work invovlves using cameras and other human sensors for digitally representing and modelling humans. There are multiple stages for modeling: a) physical models of human kinematics and dynamics; b) higher level-models for recognizing human intent.<br>
[[Image:Skeletal ROS.PNG|x160px|ROS & Kinect & Skeleton-Markers Package]]
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=== Robotic avatar for telepresence ===
Integrating hand gestures and head movements to control a robot avatar in virtual reality user interface.
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=== Detection of hardware and software resources for smart integration of robots ===
Vast majority of today’s robotic applications rely on hard-coded device and algorithm usage. This project focuses on developing a Resource Snooper software, that can detect addition or removal of resources for the benefit of dynamic reconfiguration of robotic systems. This project is developed as a subsystem of [https://utnuclearroboticspublic.github.io/temoto2/index.html TeMoto].
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=== Human-Robot and Robot-Robot collaboration applications ===
Creating a demo or analysis of software capabilities related to human-robot or tobot-robot teams
* human-robot collaborative assembly
* distributed mapping; analysis and demo of existing ROS (e.g., segmap https://youtu.be/JJhEkIA1xSE) packages for multi-robot mapping
* Inaccessible region teamwork
**youbot+drone - a drone maps the environment (for example a maze) and ground vehicle uses this information to traverse the maze
**youbot+robotont - youbot cannot go up ledges but it can lift smaller robot, such as robotont, up a ledge.
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=== Mirroring human hand movements on industrial robots ===
The goal of this project is to integrate continuous control of industrial robot manipulator with a gestural telerobotics interface. The recommended tools for this thesis project are Leap Motion Controller or a standard web camera, Ultraleap, Universal Robot UR5 manipulator, and ROS.
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=== ROBOTONT: TeMoto for robotont ===
Swarm-management and UMRF-based task loading for robotont using [https://github.com/temoto-framework TeMoto] framework.
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=== Enhancing teleoperation control interface with augmented cues to provoke caution===
The task is to create a telerobot control interface where video feed from the remote site and/or a mixed-reality scene is augmented with visual cues to provoke caution in human operator.
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=== Robot-to-human interaction ===
As robots and autonomous machines start sharing the same space a humans, their actions need to be understood by the people occupying the same space. For instance, a human worker needs to understand what the robot partner is planning next or a pedestrian needs to clearly comprehend the behaviour of a driverless vehicle. To reduce the ambiguity, the robot needs mechanisms to convey its intent (whatever it is going to do next). The aim of the thesis is to outline existing methods for machines to convey their intent and develop a unified model interface for expressing that intent.
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=== Gaze-based handover prediction ===
When human needs to pass an object to a robot manipulator, the robot must understand where in 3D space the object handover occurs and then plan an appropriate motion. Human gaze can be used as the input for predicting which object to track. This thesis activities involve camera-based eye tracking and safe motion-planning.
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=== ROBOTONT: Human-height human-robot interface for Robotont ground robot ===
Robotont is an ankle-high flat mobile robot. For humans to interact with Robotont, there is a need for a compact and lightweight mechanical structure that is tall enough for comfortable human-robot interaction. The objective of the thesis is to develop the mechanical designs and build prototypes that ensure stable operation and meet the aesthetic requirements for use in public places.
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=== Stratos Explore Ultraleap demonstrator for robotics ===
The aim of this thesis is to systematically analyze the strengths and limitations of the Stratos Explore Ultraleap device in the context of controlling a robot. Subsequently implement a demonstrator application for showing off its applicability for robot control.
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=== Mixed-reality scene creation for vehicle teleoperation ===
Fusing different sensory feeds for creating high-usability teleoperation scene.
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=== Validation study for AR-based robot user-interfaces ===
Designing and carrying out a user study to validate the functionality and usability of an human-robot interface.
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=== Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle ===
The goal of this thesis is to develop the methodology for measuring the operator's situation awareness while operating an autonomous urban vehicle. Potential metrics could include driving accuracy, speed, and latency. This thesis will be conducted as part of the activities at the [https://adl.cs.ut.ee Autonomous Driving Lab].
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=== Sign-language-based control for robots ===
The goal of this thesis is to design and implement the means for interacting with a robot via conventional sign language, i.e. the human can command a robot by using sign language.
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=== LLM-based task planning for robots ===
The goal of this thesis is to enable high level task planning for autonomous robots for general purpose tasks. The thesis would leverage the LLM's reasoning and TeMoto Action Engine to achieve natural task negotiation, planning, and execution.
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=== ROBOTONT: Development of CoppeliaSim-based simulation and a digital twin ===
The objective of the thesis is to develop an easy to use simulation for Robotont gen3 using CoppeliaSim (https://www.coppeliarobotics.com/).
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=== Application of VLA (Vision-Language-Action) models in robotics ===
The goal of this thesis is to apply VLA models to real-world robotics. The thesis project will involve topics related to robots, machine learning, transformers.
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= Completed projects =
== PhD theses ==
*Robert Valner, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/105994 Design of TeMoto, a software framework for dependable, adaptive, and collaborative autonomous robots] [TeMoto – töökindlate, adaptiivsete ja koostöövõimeliste autonoomsete robotite arendamise tarkvararaamistik], PhD thesis, 2024
*Houman Masnavi, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/91394 Visibility aware navigation] [Nähtavust arvestav navigatsioon], PhD thesis, 2023

== Master's theses ==
*Asier Mandiola Arrizabalaga, Haptic-Based Teleoperation of Robots, MS thesis, 2025
*Dāvis Krūminš, Web-based Robotics Lab for Effortless ROS2 Development, MS thesis, 2025
*Julian Rene Leclerc, Natural Language Human-Robot Interaction: A Modular Framework for Conversational Robot Control Using Large Language Models, MS thesis, 2025
*Miriam Calafa’, Designing Multimodal Emotional Expression for a Robotic Study Companion, MS thesis, 2025
*Iryna Hurova, Model-based Planning Using GPU-accelerated Simulator as a World Model, MS thesis, 2025
*Sander Toma Võrk, Elektrooniliste termomeetrite automaatse kalibreerimissüsteemi väljatöötamine ja rakendamine, MS thesis, 2025
*Carl Hjalmar Love Hult, SurfMotion: An Open Source Pipeline for Robotic Pipe Cutting and Welding, MS thesis, 2025
*Paola Avalos Conchas, Socially Aware Planning for Indoor Navigation, MS thesis, 2025
*Robert Allik, Validation of NoMaD as a Global Planner for Mobile Robots, MS thesis, 2024
*Rauno Põlluäär, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=79393 Designing and Implementing a Bird’s-eye View Interface for a Self-driving Vehicle’s Teleoperation System] [Isejuhtiva sõiduki kaugjuhtimissüsteemile linnuvaate kasutajaliidese loomine], MS thesis, 2024
*Gautier Reynes, VR-Enhanced Remote Inspection Framework for Semi-Autonomous Robot Fleet, MS thesis, 2024
*Eva Mõtshärg, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=77385 3D-prinditava kere disain ja analüüs vabavaralisele haridusrobotile Robotont] [Design and Analysis of a 3D Printable Chassis for the Open Source Educational Robot Robotont], MS thesis, 2023
*Farnaz Baksh, [https://dspace.ut.ee/items/a7a9cc15-27e9-450c-94e8-3267f0c95c56 An Open-source Robotic Study Companion for University Students] [Avatud lähtekoodiga robotõpikaaslane üliõpilastele], MS thesis, 2023
*Igor Rybalskii, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83028 Augmented reality (AR) for enabling human-robot collaboration with ROS robots] [Liitreaalsus inimese ja roboti koostöö võimaldamiseks ROS-i robotitega], MS thesis, 2022
*Md. Maniruzzaman, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83025 Object search and retrieval in indoor environment using a Mobile Manipulator] [Objektide otsimine ja teisaldamine siseruumides mobiilse manipulaatori abil], MS thesis, 2022
*Allan Kustavus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72651 Design and Implementation of a Generalized Resource Management Architecture in the TeMoto Software Framework] [Üldise ressursihalduri disain ja teostus TeMoto tarkvara raamistikule], MS thesis, 2021
*Kristina Meister, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72350 External human-vehicle interaction - a study in the context of an autonomous ride-hailing service], MS thesis, 2021
*Muhammad Usman, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72126 Development of an Optimization-Based Motion Planner and Its ROS Interface for a Non-Holonomic Mobile Manipulator] [Optimeerimisele baseeruva liikumisplaneerija arendamine ja selle ROSi liides mitteholonoomse mobiilse manipulaatori jaoks], MS thesis, 2020
*Maarika Oidekivi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72119 Masina kavatsuse väljendamine ja tõlgendamine] [Communicating and interpreting machine intent], MS thesis, 2020
*Houman Masnavi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72118 Multi-Robot Motion Planning for Shared Payload Transportation] [Rajaplaneerimine multi-robot süsteemile jagatud lasti transportimisel], MS thesis, 2020
*Fabian Ernesto Parra Gil, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72112 Implementation of Robot Manager Subsystem for Temoto Software Framework] [Robotite Halduri alamsüsteemi väljatöötamine tarkvararaamistikule TEMOTO], MS thesis, 2020
*Zafarullah, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72125 Gaze Assisted Neural Network based Prediction of End-Point of Human Reaching Trajectories], MS thesis, 2020
*Madis K Nigol, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64339 Õppematerjalid robotplatvormile Robotont] [Study materials for robot platform Robotont], MS thesis, 2019
*Renno Raudmäe, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64341 Avatud robotplatvorm Robotont] [Open source robotics platform Robotont], MS thesis, 2019
*Asif Sattar, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64352 Human detection and distance estimation with monocular camera using YOLOv3 neural network] [Inimeste tuvastamine ning kauguse hindamine kasutades kaamerat ning YOLOv3 tehisnärvivõrku], MS thesis, 2019
*Ragnar Margus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64337 Kergliiklusvahendite jagamisteenuseks vajaliku positsioneerimismooduli loomine ja uurimine] [Develoment and testing of a IoT module for electric vehicle sharing service], MS thesis, 2019
*Pavel Šumejko, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64320 Robust Solution for Extrinsic Calibration of a 2D Laser-Rangefinder and a Monocular USB Camera] [Meetod 2D laserkaugusmõõdiku ja USB-kaamera väliseks kalibreerimiseks], MS thesis, 2019
*Dzvezdana Arsovska, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64321 Building an Efficient and Secure Software Supply Pipeline for Aerial Robotics Application] [Efektiivne ja turvaline tarkvaraarendusahel lennurobootika rakenduses], MS thesis, 2019
*Tõnis Tiimus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60713 Visuaalselt esilekutsutud potentsiaalidel põhinev aju-arvuti liides robootika rakendustes] [A VEP-based BCI for robotics applications], MS thesis, 2018
*Martin Appo, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60718 Hardware-agnostic compliant control ROS package for collaborative industrial manipulators] [Riistvarapaindlik ROSi tarkvarapakett tööstuslike robotite mööndlikuks juhtimiseks], MS thesis, 2018
*Hassan Mahmoud Shehawy Elhanash, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60711 Optical Tracking of Forearm for Classifying Fingers Poses] [Küünarvarre visuaalne jälgimine ennustamaks sõrmede asendeid], MS thesis, 2018

== Bachelor's theses ==
*Kaarel-Richard Kaarelson, [https://thesis.cs.ut.ee/12b3ed0c-b3c1-473e-ae13-5063fde9850a TeMoto Action Assistant: A Web-Based Human–Robot Interface for Designing UMRF Graphs] [TeMoto Action Assistant: Veebipõhine Inimese ja Roboti Interaktsiooni Tööriist UMRF Graafide Loomiseks], BS thesis, 2025
*Oliver Voorel, Humanoidrobot Semuboti toitesüsteemi uuendamine, BS thesis, 2025
*Karl Rahn, Millimeeterlaine radari integreerimine avatud lähtekoodiga muruniiduki platvormil Open Mower, BS thesis, 2025
*Mattias Mäe, Sõiduki kaugjuhtimise viivituse mõõtmine, BS thesis, 2025
*Jürgen Kottise, Dockeri konteineritel põhinev haldustarkvara Robotont 3 õpperobotile, BS thesis, 2025
*Martin Kaur, Servodel põhinev sotsiaalse robotkäe süsteem SemuBotile, BS thesis, 2025
*Karl-Jürgen Siilak, Mass Portal Grand Pharaoh XD 3D-printeri uuendamine, BS thesis, 2025
*Usman Ali Khan, Graphical programming interface for ROBOTONT, an open-source educational robot, BS thesis, 2025
*Robina Zvirgzdina, Development of an Autonomous Open-Source Inventory Performance Robot for the University of Tartu Library, BS thesis, 2025
*Omar Huseynli, ROS integration for the Semubot robot, BS thesis, 2025
*Albert Unn, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=79937 Suhtlusvõimekuse arendamine sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot] [Developing the ability to communicate for SemuBot, a social humanoid robot], BS thesis, 2024
*Veronika-Marina Volynets, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99943 Development of Control Electronics and Program for Robotont's Height Adjustment Mechanism] [Juhtelektroonika ja programmi väljatöötamine Robotondi kõrguse reguleerimise mehhanismile], BS thesis, 2024
*Nikita Kurenkov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99880 Flexible Screen Integration and Development of Neck Movement Mechanism for Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Humanoidroboti näo lahenduse leidmine ja rakendamine; humanoidroboti jaoks kaela mehhanismi väljatöötamine], BS thesis, 2024
*Elchin Huseynov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99668 Design and Control of a Social Humanoid Robot - SemuBot’s Hand] [Sotsiaalse Humanoidroboti Disain ja Juhtimine - SemuBoti Käsi], BS thesis, 2024
*Veronika Podliesnova, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99636 Real-Time Detection of Robot Failures by Monitoring Operator’s Brain Activity with EEG-based Brain-Computer Interface] [Reaalajas Robotirikke Tuvastamine Operaatori Ajutegevuse Jälgimise teel EEG-põhise Aju-Arvuti Liidese abil], BS thesis, 2024
*Märten Josh Peedimaa, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Rhea: An Open-Source Table Tennis Ball Launcher Robot for Multiball Training] [Avatud lähtekoodiga lauatennise palliviske robot mitmikpall treenimiseks], BS thesis, 2024
*Karl Sander Vinkel, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Laadimisjaama ja transportkesta väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of charging dock and transport case for Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Raimo Köidam, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Valguslahenduse tarkvara väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of light solution software for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Robert Valge, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Toitepinge ja tarbevoolu monitoorimine ning toitehalduse püsivara loomine õpperobotil Robotont] [Monitoring supply voltage and current consumption and creating firmware for Robotont’s power management system], BS thesis, 2024
*Leonid Tšigrinski, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Õpperoboti Robotont püsivara arhitektuuri uuendamine] [Education robot "Robotont" firmware architecture updating], BS thesis, 2024
*Andres Sakk, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Avatud robotplatvormi Robotont 3 kasutajaliidese väljatöötamine] [Development of a user interface for the open robotics platform Robotont 3], BS thesis, 2024
*Kaur Kullamäe, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Elektroonikalahendus ja püsivara robotkäe juhtimiseks sotsiaalsel humanoidrobotil SemuBot] [Building the SemuBot arm electronics system], BS thesis, 2024
*Kristjan Madis Kask, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Käe mehaanika disain sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot] [Arm mechanics design for social humanoid robot SemuBot], BS thesis, 2024
*Sven-Ervin Paap, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet ROS2 draiver õpperobotile Robotont] [ROS2 driver for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Timur Nizamov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99592 Audio System for the Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Helisüsteem sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot], BS thesis, 2024
*Georgs Narbuts, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99554 Holonomic Motion Drive System of a Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Sotsiaalse humanoidroboti SemuBoti holonoomne liikuv ajamisüsteem], BS thesis, 2024
*Iryna Hurova, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90638 Kitting station of the learning factory] [Õppetehase komplekteerimisjaam], BS thesis, 2023
*Paola Avalos Conchas, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90641 Payload transportation system of a learning factory] [Õppetehase kasuliku koorma transpordisüsteem], BS thesis, 2023
*Pille Pärnalaas, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93431 Pöördpõik ajami arendus robotplatvormile Robotont] [Development of swerve drive for robotic platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Carl Hjalmar Love Hult, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90673 Using and Evaluating the Real-time Spatial Perception System Hydra in Real-world Scenarios] [Reaalajas toimiva ruumilise taju süsteemi Hydra kasutamine ja hindamine praktilistes stsenaariumides], BS thesis, 2023
*Priit Rooden, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93432 Autonoomse laadimislahenduse väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of an autonomous charging solution for the robot platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Marko Muro, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93429 Robotondi akulahenduse ning 12 V pingeregulaatori prototüüpimine] [Prototyping battery solution and 12 V voltage regulator for Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Danel Leppenen, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93427 Nav2 PYIF: Python-based Motion Planning for ROS 2 Navigation 2] [Nav 2 PYIF: Pythoni põhine liikumise planeerija ROS 2 Navigation 2-le], BS thesis, 2023
*Kertrud Geddily Küüt, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93424 Kõrgust reguleeriv mehhanism Robotondile] [Height adjusting mechanism for Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Ingvar Drikkit, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93421 Lisaseadmete võimekuse arendamine haridusrobotile Robotont] [Developing add-on device support for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Kristo Pool, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93430 MoveIt 2 õppematerjalid] [Learning materials for MoveIt 2], BS thesis, 2023
*Erki Veeväli, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93434 Development of a Continuous Teleoperation System for Urban Road Vehicle] [Linnasõiduki pideva kaugjuhtimissüsteemi arendus], BS thesis, 2023
*Aleksandra Doroshenko, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93420 Haiglates inimesi juhatava roboti disain] [Hospital guide robot design], BS thesis, 2023
*Hui Shi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83043 Expanding the Open-source ROS Software Pack age opencv_apps with Dedicated Blob Detection Functionality] [Avatud lähtekoodiga ROS-i tarkvarakimbu opencv_apps laiendamine laigutuvasti funktsioonaalsusega], BS thesis, 2022
*Dāvis Krūmiņš, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83040 Web-based learning and software development environment for remote access of ROS robots] [Veebipõhine õppe- ja tarkvaraarenduse keskkond ROS robotite juurdepääsuks kaugteel], BS thesis, 2022
*Anna Jakovleva, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83037 Roboquiz - an interactive human-robot game] [Roboquiz - interaktiivne inimese ja roboti mäng], BS thesis, 2022
*Kristjan Laht, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=74702&year=2022Robot Localization with Fiducial Markers] [Roboti lokaliseerimine koordinaatmärkidega], BS thesis, 2022
*Hans Pärtel Pani, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83008 ROS draiver pehmerobootika haaratsile] [ROS Driver for Soft Robotic Gripper], BS thesis, 2022
*Markus Erik Sügis, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83015 Jagatud juhtimise põhimõttel realiseeritud robotite kaugjuhtimissüsteem] [A continuous teleoperating system based on shared control concept], BS thesis, 2022
*Taaniel Küla, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83007 ROS2 platvormile keevitusroboti tarkvara portotüübi loomine kasutades UR5 robot-manipulaatorit] [Welding robot software prototype for ROS2 using UR5 robot arm], BS thesis, 2022
*Rauno Põlluäär, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72672 Veebirakendus-põhine kasutajaliides avatud robotplatvormi Robotont juhtimiseks ja haldamiseks] [Web application-based user interface for controlling and managing open-source robotics platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2021
*Hendrik Olesk, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72664 Nägemisulatuses kaugjuhitava mobiilse robotmanipulaatori kasutajamugavuse tõstmine] [Improving the usability of a mobile manipulator robot for line-of-sight remote control], BS thesis, 2021
*Tarvi Tepandi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72665 Segareaalsusel põhinev kasutajaliides mobiilse roboti kaugjuhtimiseks Microsoft HoloLens 2 vahendusel] [Mixed-reality user interface for teleoperating mobile robots with Microsoft HoloLens 2], BS thesis, 2021
*Rudolf Põldma, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72674 Tartu linna Narva maantee ringristmiku digikaksik] [Digital twin for Narva street roundabout in Tartu], BS thesis, 2021
*Kwasi Akuamoah Boateng, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72804 Digital Twin of a Teaching and Learning Robotics Lab] [Robotite õpetamise ja õppimise labori digitaalne kaksik], BS thesis, 2021
*Karina Sein, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72102 Eestikeelse kõnesünteesi võimaldamine robootika arendusplatvormil ROS] [Enabling Estonian speech synthesis on the Robot Operating System (ROS)], BS thesis, 2020
*Ranno Mäesepp, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72100 Takistuste vältimise lahendus õpperobotile Robotont] [Obstacle avoidance solution for educational robot platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2020
*Igor Rybalskii, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72060 Gesture Detection Software for Human-Robot Collaboration] [Žestituvastus tarkvara inimese ja roboti koostööks], BS thesis, 2020
*Meelis Pihlap, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64292 Mitme roboti koostöö funktsionaalsuste väljatöötamine tarkvararaamistikule TeMoto] [Multi-robot collaboration functionalities for robot software development framework TeMoto], BS thesis, 2019
*Kaarel Mark, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64290 Liitreaalsuse kasutamine tootmisprotsessis asukohtade määramisel] [Augmented reality for location determination in manufacturing], BS thesis, 2019
*Kätriin Julle, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64279 Roboti KUKA youBot riistvara ja ROS-tarkvara uuendamine] [Upgrading robot KUKA youBot’s hardware and ROS-software], BS thesis, 2019
*Georg Astok, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64274 Roboti juhtimine virtuaalreaalsuses kasutades ROS-raamistikku] [Creating virtual reality user interface using only ROS framework], BS thesis, 2019
*Martin Hallist, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64275 Robotipõhine kaugkohalolu käte liigutuste ülekandmiseks] [Teleoperation robot for arms motions], BS thesis, 2019
*Ahmed Hassan Helmy Mohamed, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/63946 Software integration of autonomous robot system for mixing and serving drinks] [Jooke valmistava ja serveeriva robotsüsteemi tarkvaralahendus], BS thesis, 2019
*Kristo Allaje, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60294 Draiveripakett käte jälgimise seadme Leap Motion™ kontroller kasutamiseks robootika arendusplatvormil ROS] [Driver package for using Leap Motion™ controller on the robotics development platform ROS], BS thesis, 2018
*Martin Maidla, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60288 Avatud robotiarendusplatvormi Robotont omniliikumise ja odomeetria arendamine] [Omnimotion and odometry development for open robot development platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2018
*Raid Vellerind, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/56559 Avatud robotiarendusplatvormi ROS võimekuse loomine Tartu Ülikooli Robotexi robootikaplatvormile] [ROS driver development for the University of Tartu’s Robotex robotics platform], BS thesis, 2017
*Kalle-Gustav Kruus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/32440 Jalgpalliroboti löögimehhanismi elektroonikalahendus] [Driver circuit for a kicking mechanism of a football robot], BS thesis, 2013
*Sven Kautlenbach, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/25570 Autonoomne seade elastsusmooduli mõõtmiseks] [Electronic device for Young’s modulus measurements], BS thesis, 2011

[[Category:Theses Topics]]

Theses in Robotics

2025-09-02T20:13:48Z

Karl: /* Bachelor's theses */

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= Projects in Advanced Robotics =
''The main objective of the follwing projects is to give students experience in working with advanced robotics tehcnology. Our group is active in several R&D projects involving human-robot collaboration, intuitive teleoperation of robots, and autonomous navigation of unmanned mobile platforms. Our main software platforms are [http://www.ros.org/ Robot Operating System (ROS)] for developing software for advanced robot systems and [http://gazebosim.org/ Gazebo] for running realistic robotic simulations.''<br><br>
For further information, contact [[User:Karl|Karl Kruusamäe]].

The following is not an exhaustive list of all available thesis/research topics.

== Highlighted theses topics for 2025/2026 study year ==
# [[#LLM-based task planning for robots|LLM-based task planning for robots]]
# [[#ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers|ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers]]
# [[#SemuBOT: multiple topics|SemuBOT: multiple topics]]
# [[#ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface|ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface]]
# [[#Sign-language-based control for robots|Sign-language-based control for robots]]
# [[#Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education|Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education]]
# [[#Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle|Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle]]

== List of potential thesis topics ==
Our inventory includes but is not limited to:
<gallery mode="packed">
File:Youbot.png|120px|thumb|KUKA youBot
File:Ur5_left.png|120px|thumb|Universal Robot UR5
File:Franka_Emika_Panda.jpg|120px|thumb|Franka Emika Panda
File:Clearpath_Jackal.jpg|120px|thumb|Clearpath Jackal
File:Kinova_KG-3_Gripper.jpg|120px|thumb|Kinova 3-finger gripper
File:Xarm7.jpg|120px|thumb|UFACTORY xArm7
File:Robotont_banner.png|120px|thumb|robotont
File:Turtlebot3-waffle-pi.jpg|thumb|TurtleBot3
File:Parrot-bebop-2.jpg|thumb|Parrot Bebop 2
</gallery>

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=== ROBOTONT: Docker-Driven ROS Environment Switching ===
This thesis focuses on integrating Docker containers to manage and switch between different ROS (Robot Operating System) environments on Robotont. Currently, ROS is installed natively on Robotont's Ubuntu-based onboard computer, limiting flexibility in system recovery and configuration switching. The goal is to develop a Docker-based solution that allows users to switch between ROS environments directly from Robotont’s existing low-level menu interface.
<hr>

=== ROBOTONT: designing and implementing a communication protocol for additional devices ===
Robotont currently includes a designated area on its front for attaching additional devices, such as an ultrasonic range finder, a servo motor connected to an Arduino, or a MikroBUS device. This thesis aims to design and implement a standard communication protocol that will enable seamless integration and control of these devices through the high-level ROS framework running on Robotont’s onboard computer.
<hr>

=== ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers ===
Currently ROBOTONT uses Intel NUC as an onboard computer. The goal of this thesis is to validate Robotont's software stack on alternative compute devices (e.g. Raspi4, Intel Compute Stick, and NVIDIA Jetson Nano) and benchmark their performance for the most popular Robotont use-case demos (e.g. webapp teleop, ar-tag steering, 2D mapping, and 3D mapping). The objetive is to propose at least two different compute solutions: one that optimizes cost and another that optimizes for the performance.
<hr>

=== ROBOTONT Lite ===
The goal of this thesis is to optimize ROBOTONT platform for cost by replacing the onboard compute and sensor with low-cost alternatives but ensuring ROS/ROS2 software compatibility.
<hr>

=== ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface ===
The goal of this thesis is to integrate graphical programming solution (e.g. Scratch or Blockly) to enable programming of Robotont by non-experts. E.g. https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2011.13706
<hr>

=== SemuBOT: multiple topics ===
In 2023/2024 many topics are developed to support the development of open-source humanoid robot project SemuBOT (https://www.facebook.com/semubotmtu/)
<hr>

=== Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education ===
Potential Topics:
* Enhance the Robot's Speech/Natural Language Capabilities
* Build a Local Language Model for the RSC
* Develop and Program the Robot’s Behavior and Personality
* Build a Digital Twin Simulation for Multimodal Interaction
* Explore the Use of the RSC as an Affective Robot to Address Students’ Academic Emotions
* Explore and Implement Cybersecurity Measures for Social Robot

[https://github.com/orgs/RobotStudyCompanion/discussions/3 More info on Github] | reach out to farnaz.baksh@ut.ee for more info
<hr>

=== Virtual reality user interface (VRUI) for intuitive teleoperation system ===
[[Image:LeapMotion.png|200px|thumb|right|Detecting 2 hands with Leap Motion Controller]]
Enhancing the user-experience of a virtual reality UI developed by [https://github.com/ut-ims-robotics/vrui_rviz Georg Astok]. Potentially adding [http://www.osvr.org/hardware-devs.html virtual reality capability] to a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L25HHFd00rc gesture- and natural-language-based robot teleoperation system].
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[[Image:Temoto-working-principle-in-pics.png|x160px|Gesture-based teleoperation]]
<hr>

=== Modeling humans for human-robot interaction ===
True human-robot collaboration means that the robot must understand the actions, intention, and state of its human partner. This work invovlves using cameras and other human sensors for digitally representing and modelling humans. There are multiple stages for modeling: a) physical models of human kinematics and dynamics; b) higher level-models for recognizing human intent.<br>
[[Image:Skeletal ROS.PNG|x160px|ROS & Kinect & Skeleton-Markers Package]]
<hr>

=== Robotic avatar for telepresence ===
Integrating hand gestures and head movements to control a robot avatar in virtual reality user interface.
<hr>

=== Detection of hardware and software resources for smart integration of robots ===
Vast majority of today’s robotic applications rely on hard-coded device and algorithm usage. This project focuses on developing a Resource Snooper software, that can detect addition or removal of resources for the benefit of dynamic reconfiguration of robotic systems. This project is developed as a subsystem of [https://utnuclearroboticspublic.github.io/temoto2/index.html TeMoto].
<hr>

=== Human-Robot and Robot-Robot collaboration applications ===
Creating a demo or analysis of software capabilities related to human-robot or tobot-robot teams
* human-robot collaborative assembly
* distributed mapping; analysis and demo of existing ROS (e.g., segmap https://youtu.be/JJhEkIA1xSE) packages for multi-robot mapping
* Inaccessible region teamwork
**youbot+drone - a drone maps the environment (for example a maze) and ground vehicle uses this information to traverse the maze
**youbot+robotont - youbot cannot go up ledges but it can lift smaller robot, such as robotont, up a ledge.
<hr>

=== Mirroring human hand movements on industrial robots ===
The goal of this project is to integrate continuous control of industrial robot manipulator with a gestural telerobotics interface. The recommended tools for this thesis project are Leap Motion Controller or a standard web camera, Ultraleap, Universal Robot UR5 manipulator, and ROS.
<hr>

=== ROBOTONT: TeMoto for robotont ===
Swarm-management and UMRF-based task loading for robotont using [https://github.com/temoto-framework TeMoto] framework.
<hr>

=== Enhancing teleoperation control interface with augmented cues to provoke caution===
The task is to create a telerobot control interface where video feed from the remote site and/or a mixed-reality scene is augmented with visual cues to provoke caution in human operator.
<hr>

=== Robot-to-human interaction ===
As robots and autonomous machines start sharing the same space a humans, their actions need to be understood by the people occupying the same space. For instance, a human worker needs to understand what the robot partner is planning next or a pedestrian needs to clearly comprehend the behaviour of a driverless vehicle. To reduce the ambiguity, the robot needs mechanisms to convey its intent (whatever it is going to do next). The aim of the thesis is to outline existing methods for machines to convey their intent and develop a unified model interface for expressing that intent.
<hr>

=== Gaze-based handover prediction ===
When human needs to pass an object to a robot manipulator, the robot must understand where in 3D space the object handover occurs and then plan an appropriate motion. Human gaze can be used as the input for predicting which object to track. This thesis activities involve camera-based eye tracking and safe motion-planning.
<hr>

=== ROBOTONT: Human-height human-robot interface for Robotont ground robot ===
Robotont is an ankle-high flat mobile robot. For humans to interact with Robotont, there is a need for a compact and lightweight mechanical structure that is tall enough for comfortable human-robot interaction. The objective of the thesis is to develop the mechanical designs and build prototypes that ensure stable operation and meet the aesthetic requirements for use in public places.
<hr>

=== Stratos Explore Ultraleap demonstrator for robotics ===
The aim of this thesis is to systematically analyze the strengths and limitations of the Stratos Explore Ultraleap device in the context of controlling a robot. Subsequently implement a demonstrator application for showing off its applicability for robot control.
<hr>

=== Mixed-reality scene creation for vehicle teleoperation ===
Fusing different sensory feeds for creating high-usability teleoperation scene.
<hr>

=== Validation study for AR-based robot user-interfaces ===
Designing and carrying out a user study to validate the functionality and usability of an human-robot interface.
<hr>

=== Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle ===
The goal of this thesis is to develop the methodology for measuring the operator's situation awareness while operating an autonomous urban vehicle. Potential metrics could include driving accuracy, speed, and latency. This thesis will be conducted as part of the activities at the [https://adl.cs.ut.ee Autonomous Driving Lab].
<hr>

=== Sign-language-based control for robots ===
The goal of this thesis is to design and implement the means for interacting with a robot via conventional sign language, i.e. the human can command a robot by using sign language.
<hr>

=== LLM-based task planning for robots ===
The goal of this thesis is to enable high level task planning for autonomous robots for general purpose tasks. The thesis would leverage the LLM's reasoning and TeMoto Action Engine to achieve natural task negotiation, planning, and execution.
<hr>

=== ROBOTONT: Development of CoppeliaSim-based simulation and a digital twin ===
The objective of the thesis is to develop an easy to use simulation for Robotont gen3 using CoppeliaSim (https://www.coppeliarobotics.com/).
<hr>

= Completed projects =
== PhD theses ==
*Robert Valner, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/105994 Design of TeMoto, a software framework for dependable, adaptive, and collaborative autonomous robots] [TeMoto – töökindlate, adaptiivsete ja koostöövõimeliste autonoomsete robotite arendamise tarkvararaamistik], PhD thesis, 2024
*Houman Masnavi, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/91394 Visibility aware navigation] [Nähtavust arvestav navigatsioon], PhD thesis, 2023

== Master's theses ==
*Asier Mandiola Arrizabalaga, Haptic-Based Teleoperation of Robots, MS thesis, 2025
*Dāvis Krūminš, Web-based Robotics Lab for Effortless ROS2 Development, MS thesis, 2025
*Julian Rene Leclerc, Natural Language Human-Robot Interaction: A Modular Framework for Conversational Robot Control Using Large Language Models, MS thesis, 2025
*Miriam Calafa’, Designing Multimodal Emotional Expression for a Robotic Study Companion, MS thesis, 2025
*Iryna Hurova, Model-based Planning Using GPU-accelerated Simulator as a World Model, MS thesis, 2025
*Sander Toma Võrk, Elektrooniliste termomeetrite automaatse kalibreerimissüsteemi väljatöötamine ja rakendamine, MS thesis, 2025
*Carl Hjalmar Love Hult, SurfMotion: An Open Source Pipeline for Robotic Pipe Cutting and Welding, MS thesis, 2025
*Paola Avalos Conchas, Socially Aware Planning for Indoor Navigation, MS thesis, 2025
*Robert Allik, Validation of NoMaD as a Global Planner for Mobile Robots, MS thesis, 2024
*Rauno Põlluäär, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=79393 Designing and Implementing a Bird’s-eye View Interface for a Self-driving Vehicle’s Teleoperation System] [Isejuhtiva sõiduki kaugjuhtimissüsteemile linnuvaate kasutajaliidese loomine], MS thesis, 2024
*Gautier Reynes, VR-Enhanced Remote Inspection Framework for Semi-Autonomous Robot Fleet, MS thesis, 2024
*Eva Mõtshärg, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=77385 3D-prinditava kere disain ja analüüs vabavaralisele haridusrobotile Robotont] [Design and Analysis of a 3D Printable Chassis for the Open Source Educational Robot Robotont], MS thesis, 2023
*Farnaz Baksh, [https://dspace.ut.ee/items/a7a9cc15-27e9-450c-94e8-3267f0c95c56 An Open-source Robotic Study Companion for University Students] [Avatud lähtekoodiga robotõpikaaslane üliõpilastele], MS thesis, 2023
*Igor Rybalskii, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83028 Augmented reality (AR) for enabling human-robot collaboration with ROS robots] [Liitreaalsus inimese ja roboti koostöö võimaldamiseks ROS-i robotitega], MS thesis, 2022
*Md. Maniruzzaman, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83025 Object search and retrieval in indoor environment using a Mobile Manipulator] [Objektide otsimine ja teisaldamine siseruumides mobiilse manipulaatori abil], MS thesis, 2022
*Allan Kustavus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72651 Design and Implementation of a Generalized Resource Management Architecture in the TeMoto Software Framework] [Üldise ressursihalduri disain ja teostus TeMoto tarkvara raamistikule], MS thesis, 2021
*Kristina Meister, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72350 External human-vehicle interaction - a study in the context of an autonomous ride-hailing service], MS thesis, 2021
*Muhammad Usman, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72126 Development of an Optimization-Based Motion Planner and Its ROS Interface for a Non-Holonomic Mobile Manipulator] [Optimeerimisele baseeruva liikumisplaneerija arendamine ja selle ROSi liides mitteholonoomse mobiilse manipulaatori jaoks], MS thesis, 2020
*Maarika Oidekivi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72119 Masina kavatsuse väljendamine ja tõlgendamine] [Communicating and interpreting machine intent], MS thesis, 2020
*Houman Masnavi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72118 Multi-Robot Motion Planning for Shared Payload Transportation] [Rajaplaneerimine multi-robot süsteemile jagatud lasti transportimisel], MS thesis, 2020
*Fabian Ernesto Parra Gil, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72112 Implementation of Robot Manager Subsystem for Temoto Software Framework] [Robotite Halduri alamsüsteemi väljatöötamine tarkvararaamistikule TEMOTO], MS thesis, 2020
*Zafarullah, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72125 Gaze Assisted Neural Network based Prediction of End-Point of Human Reaching Trajectories], MS thesis, 2020
*Madis K Nigol, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64339 Õppematerjalid robotplatvormile Robotont] [Study materials for robot platform Robotont], MS thesis, 2019
*Renno Raudmäe, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64341 Avatud robotplatvorm Robotont] [Open source robotics platform Robotont], MS thesis, 2019
*Asif Sattar, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64352 Human detection and distance estimation with monocular camera using YOLOv3 neural network] [Inimeste tuvastamine ning kauguse hindamine kasutades kaamerat ning YOLOv3 tehisnärvivõrku], MS thesis, 2019
*Ragnar Margus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64337 Kergliiklusvahendite jagamisteenuseks vajaliku positsioneerimismooduli loomine ja uurimine] [Develoment and testing of a IoT module for electric vehicle sharing service], MS thesis, 2019
*Pavel Šumejko, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64320 Robust Solution for Extrinsic Calibration of a 2D Laser-Rangefinder and a Monocular USB Camera] [Meetod 2D laserkaugusmõõdiku ja USB-kaamera väliseks kalibreerimiseks], MS thesis, 2019
*Dzvezdana Arsovska, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64321 Building an Efficient and Secure Software Supply Pipeline for Aerial Robotics Application] [Efektiivne ja turvaline tarkvaraarendusahel lennurobootika rakenduses], MS thesis, 2019
*Tõnis Tiimus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60713 Visuaalselt esilekutsutud potentsiaalidel põhinev aju-arvuti liides robootika rakendustes] [A VEP-based BCI for robotics applications], MS thesis, 2018
*Martin Appo, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60718 Hardware-agnostic compliant control ROS package for collaborative industrial manipulators] [Riistvarapaindlik ROSi tarkvarapakett tööstuslike robotite mööndlikuks juhtimiseks], MS thesis, 2018
*Hassan Mahmoud Shehawy Elhanash, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60711 Optical Tracking of Forearm for Classifying Fingers Poses] [Küünarvarre visuaalne jälgimine ennustamaks sõrmede asendeid], MS thesis, 2018

== Bachelor's theses ==
*Kaarel-Richard Kaarelson, [https://thesis.cs.ut.ee/12b3ed0c-b3c1-473e-ae13-5063fde9850a TeMoto Action Assistant: A Web-Based Human–Robot Interface for Designing UMRF Graphs] [TeMoto Action Assistant: Veebipõhine Inimese ja Roboti Interaktsiooni Tööriist UMRF Graafide Loomiseks], BS thesis, 2025
*Oliver Voorel, Humanoidrobot Semuboti toitesüsteemi uuendamine, BS thesis, 2025
*Karl Rahn, Millimeeterlaine radari integreerimine avatud lähtekoodiga muruniiduki platvormil Open Mower, BS thesis, 2025
*Mattias Mäe, Sõiduki kaugjuhtimise viivituse mõõtmine, BS thesis, 2025
*Jürgen Kottise, Dockeri konteineritel põhinev haldustarkvara Robotont 3 õpperobotile, BS thesis, 2025
*Martin Kaur, Servodel põhinev sotsiaalse robotkäe süsteem SemuBotile, BS thesis, 2025
*Karl-Jürgen Siilak, Mass Portal Grand Pharaoh XD 3D-printeri uuendamine, BS thesis, 2025
*Usman Ali Khan, Graphical programming interface for ROBOTONT, an open-source educational robot, BS thesis, 2025
*Robina Zvirgzdina, Development of an Autonomous Open-Source Inventory Performance Robot for the University of Tartu Library, BS thesis, 2025
*Omar Huseynli, ROS integration for the Semubot robot, BS thesis, 2025
*Albert Unn, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=79937 Suhtlusvõimekuse arendamine sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot] [Developing the ability to communicate for SemuBot, a social humanoid robot], BS thesis, 2024
*Veronika-Marina Volynets, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99943 Development of Control Electronics and Program for Robotont's Height Adjustment Mechanism] [Juhtelektroonika ja programmi väljatöötamine Robotondi kõrguse reguleerimise mehhanismile], BS thesis, 2024
*Nikita Kurenkov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99880 Flexible Screen Integration and Development of Neck Movement Mechanism for Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Humanoidroboti näo lahenduse leidmine ja rakendamine; humanoidroboti jaoks kaela mehhanismi väljatöötamine], BS thesis, 2024
*Elchin Huseynov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99668 Design and Control of a Social Humanoid Robot - SemuBot’s Hand] [Sotsiaalse Humanoidroboti Disain ja Juhtimine - SemuBoti Käsi], BS thesis, 2024
*Veronika Podliesnova, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99636 Real-Time Detection of Robot Failures by Monitoring Operator’s Brain Activity with EEG-based Brain-Computer Interface] [Reaalajas Robotirikke Tuvastamine Operaatori Ajutegevuse Jälgimise teel EEG-põhise Aju-Arvuti Liidese abil], BS thesis, 2024
*Märten Josh Peedimaa, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Rhea: An Open-Source Table Tennis Ball Launcher Robot for Multiball Training] [Avatud lähtekoodiga lauatennise palliviske robot mitmikpall treenimiseks], BS thesis, 2024
*Karl Sander Vinkel, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Laadimisjaama ja transportkesta väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of charging dock and transport case for Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Raimo Köidam, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Valguslahenduse tarkvara väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of light solution software for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Robert Valge, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Toitepinge ja tarbevoolu monitoorimine ning toitehalduse püsivara loomine õpperobotil Robotont] [Monitoring supply voltage and current consumption and creating firmware for Robotont’s power management system], BS thesis, 2024
*Leonid Tšigrinski, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Õpperoboti Robotont püsivara arhitektuuri uuendamine] [Education robot "Robotont" firmware architecture updating], BS thesis, 2024
*Andres Sakk, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Avatud robotplatvormi Robotont 3 kasutajaliidese väljatöötamine] [Development of a user interface for the open robotics platform Robotont 3], BS thesis, 2024
*Kaur Kullamäe, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Elektroonikalahendus ja püsivara robotkäe juhtimiseks sotsiaalsel humanoidrobotil SemuBot] [Building the SemuBot arm electronics system], BS thesis, 2024
*Kristjan Madis Kask, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Käe mehaanika disain sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot] [Arm mechanics design for social humanoid robot SemuBot], BS thesis, 2024
*Sven-Ervin Paap, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet ROS2 draiver õpperobotile Robotont] [ROS2 driver for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Timur Nizamov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99592 Audio System for the Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Helisüsteem sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot], BS thesis, 2024
*Georgs Narbuts, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99554 Holonomic Motion Drive System of a Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Sotsiaalse humanoidroboti SemuBoti holonoomne liikuv ajamisüsteem], BS thesis, 2024
*Iryna Hurova, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90638 Kitting station of the learning factory] [Õppetehase komplekteerimisjaam], BS thesis, 2023
*Paola Avalos Conchas, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90641 Payload transportation system of a learning factory] [Õppetehase kasuliku koorma transpordisüsteem], BS thesis, 2023
*Pille Pärnalaas, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93431 Pöördpõik ajami arendus robotplatvormile Robotont] [Development of swerve drive for robotic platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Carl Hjalmar Love Hult, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90673 Using and Evaluating the Real-time Spatial Perception System Hydra in Real-world Scenarios] [Reaalajas toimiva ruumilise taju süsteemi Hydra kasutamine ja hindamine praktilistes stsenaariumides], BS thesis, 2023
*Priit Rooden, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93432 Autonoomse laadimislahenduse väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of an autonomous charging solution for the robot platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Marko Muro, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93429 Robotondi akulahenduse ning 12 V pingeregulaatori prototüüpimine] [Prototyping battery solution and 12 V voltage regulator for Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Danel Leppenen, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93427 Nav2 PYIF: Python-based Motion Planning for ROS 2 Navigation 2] [Nav 2 PYIF: Pythoni põhine liikumise planeerija ROS 2 Navigation 2-le], BS thesis, 2023
*Kertrud Geddily Küüt, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93424 Kõrgust reguleeriv mehhanism Robotondile] [Height adjusting mechanism for Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Ingvar Drikkit, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93421 Lisaseadmete võimekuse arendamine haridusrobotile Robotont] [Developing add-on device support for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Kristo Pool, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93430 MoveIt 2 õppematerjalid] [Learning materials for MoveIt 2], BS thesis, 2023
*Erki Veeväli, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93434 Development of a Continuous Teleoperation System for Urban Road Vehicle] [Linnasõiduki pideva kaugjuhtimissüsteemi arendus], BS thesis, 2023
*Aleksandra Doroshenko, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93420 Haiglates inimesi juhatava roboti disain] [Hospital guide robot design], BS thesis, 2023
*Hui Shi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83043 Expanding the Open-source ROS Software Pack age opencv_apps with Dedicated Blob Detection Functionality] [Avatud lähtekoodiga ROS-i tarkvarakimbu opencv_apps laiendamine laigutuvasti funktsioonaalsusega], BS thesis, 2022
*Dāvis Krūmiņš, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83040 Web-based learning and software development environment for remote access of ROS robots] [Veebipõhine õppe- ja tarkvaraarenduse keskkond ROS robotite juurdepääsuks kaugteel], BS thesis, 2022
*Anna Jakovleva, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83037 Roboquiz - an interactive human-robot game] [Roboquiz - interaktiivne inimese ja roboti mäng], BS thesis, 2022
*Kristjan Laht, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=74702&year=2022Robot Localization with Fiducial Markers] [Roboti lokaliseerimine koordinaatmärkidega], BS thesis, 2022
*Hans Pärtel Pani, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83008 ROS draiver pehmerobootika haaratsile] [ROS Driver for Soft Robotic Gripper], BS thesis, 2022
*Markus Erik Sügis, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83015 Jagatud juhtimise põhimõttel realiseeritud robotite kaugjuhtimissüsteem] [A continuous teleoperating system based on shared control concept], BS thesis, 2022
*Taaniel Küla, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83007 ROS2 platvormile keevitusroboti tarkvara portotüübi loomine kasutades UR5 robot-manipulaatorit] [Welding robot software prototype for ROS2 using UR5 robot arm], BS thesis, 2022
*Rauno Põlluäär, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72672 Veebirakendus-põhine kasutajaliides avatud robotplatvormi Robotont juhtimiseks ja haldamiseks] [Web application-based user interface for controlling and managing open-source robotics platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2021
*Hendrik Olesk, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72664 Nägemisulatuses kaugjuhitava mobiilse robotmanipulaatori kasutajamugavuse tõstmine] [Improving the usability of a mobile manipulator robot for line-of-sight remote control], BS thesis, 2021
*Tarvi Tepandi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72665 Segareaalsusel põhinev kasutajaliides mobiilse roboti kaugjuhtimiseks Microsoft HoloLens 2 vahendusel] [Mixed-reality user interface for teleoperating mobile robots with Microsoft HoloLens 2], BS thesis, 2021
*Rudolf Põldma, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72674 Tartu linna Narva maantee ringristmiku digikaksik] [Digital twin for Narva street roundabout in Tartu], BS thesis, 2021
*Kwasi Akuamoah Boateng, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72804 Digital Twin of a Teaching and Learning Robotics Lab] [Robotite õpetamise ja õppimise labori digitaalne kaksik], BS thesis, 2021
*Karina Sein, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72102 Eestikeelse kõnesünteesi võimaldamine robootika arendusplatvormil ROS] [Enabling Estonian speech synthesis on the Robot Operating System (ROS)], BS thesis, 2020
*Ranno Mäesepp, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72100 Takistuste vältimise lahendus õpperobotile Robotont] [Obstacle avoidance solution for educational robot platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2020
*Igor Rybalskii, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72060 Gesture Detection Software for Human-Robot Collaboration] [Žestituvastus tarkvara inimese ja roboti koostööks], BS thesis, 2020
*Meelis Pihlap, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64292 Mitme roboti koostöö funktsionaalsuste väljatöötamine tarkvararaamistikule TeMoto] [Multi-robot collaboration functionalities for robot software development framework TeMoto], BS thesis, 2019
*Kaarel Mark, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64290 Liitreaalsuse kasutamine tootmisprotsessis asukohtade määramisel] [Augmented reality for location determination in manufacturing], BS thesis, 2019
*Kätriin Julle, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64279 Roboti KUKA youBot riistvara ja ROS-tarkvara uuendamine] [Upgrading robot KUKA youBot’s hardware and ROS-software], BS thesis, 2019
*Georg Astok, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64274 Roboti juhtimine virtuaalreaalsuses kasutades ROS-raamistikku] [Creating virtual reality user interface using only ROS framework], BS thesis, 2019
*Martin Hallist, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64275 Robotipõhine kaugkohalolu käte liigutuste ülekandmiseks] [Teleoperation robot for arms motions], BS thesis, 2019
*Ahmed Hassan Helmy Mohamed, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/63946 Software integration of autonomous robot system for mixing and serving drinks] [Jooke valmistava ja serveeriva robotsüsteemi tarkvaralahendus], BS thesis, 2019
*Kristo Allaje, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60294 Draiveripakett käte jälgimise seadme Leap Motion™ kontroller kasutamiseks robootika arendusplatvormil ROS] [Driver package for using Leap Motion™ controller on the robotics development platform ROS], BS thesis, 2018
*Martin Maidla, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60288 Avatud robotiarendusplatvormi Robotont omniliikumise ja odomeetria arendamine] [Omnimotion and odometry development for open robot development platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2018
*Raid Vellerind, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/56559 Avatud robotiarendusplatvormi ROS võimekuse loomine Tartu Ülikooli Robotexi robootikaplatvormile] [ROS driver development for the University of Tartu’s Robotex robotics platform], BS thesis, 2017
*Kalle-Gustav Kruus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/32440 Jalgpalliroboti löögimehhanismi elektroonikalahendus] [Driver circuit for a kicking mechanism of a football robot], BS thesis, 2013
*Sven Kautlenbach, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/25570 Autonoomne seade elastsusmooduli mõõtmiseks] [Electronic device for Young’s modulus measurements], BS thesis, 2011

[[Category:Theses Topics]]

Theses in Robotics

2025-09-02T12:26:58Z

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= Projects in Advanced Robotics =
''The main objective of the follwing projects is to give students experience in working with advanced robotics tehcnology. Our group is active in several R&D projects involving human-robot collaboration, intuitive teleoperation of robots, and autonomous navigation of unmanned mobile platforms. Our main software platforms are [http://www.ros.org/ Robot Operating System (ROS)] for developing software for advanced robot systems and [http://gazebosim.org/ Gazebo] for running realistic robotic simulations.''<br><br>
For further information, contact [[User:Karl|Karl Kruusamäe]].

The following is not an exhaustive list of all available thesis/research topics.

== Highlighted theses topics for 2025/2026 study year ==
# [[#LLM-based task planning for robots|LLM-based task planning for robots]]
# [[#ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers|ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers]]
# [[#SemuBOT: multiple topics|SemuBOT: multiple topics]]
# [[#ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface|ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface]]
# [[#Sign-language-based control for robots|Sign-language-based control for robots]]
# [[#Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education|Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education]]
# [[#Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle|Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle]]

== List of potential thesis topics ==
Our inventory includes but is not limited to:
<gallery mode="packed">
File:Youbot.png|120px|thumb|KUKA youBot
File:Ur5_left.png|120px|thumb|Universal Robot UR5
File:Franka_Emika_Panda.jpg|120px|thumb|Franka Emika Panda
File:Clearpath_Jackal.jpg|120px|thumb|Clearpath Jackal
File:Kinova_KG-3_Gripper.jpg|120px|thumb|Kinova 3-finger gripper
File:Xarm7.jpg|120px|thumb|UFACTORY xArm7
File:Robotont_banner.png|120px|thumb|robotont
File:Turtlebot3-waffle-pi.jpg|thumb|TurtleBot3
File:Parrot-bebop-2.jpg|thumb|Parrot Bebop 2
</gallery>

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=== ROBOTONT: Docker-Driven ROS Environment Switching ===
This thesis focuses on integrating Docker containers to manage and switch between different ROS (Robot Operating System) environments on Robotont. Currently, ROS is installed natively on Robotont's Ubuntu-based onboard computer, limiting flexibility in system recovery and configuration switching. The goal is to develop a Docker-based solution that allows users to switch between ROS environments directly from Robotont’s existing low-level menu interface.
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=== ROBOTONT: designing and implementing a communication protocol for additional devices ===
Robotont currently includes a designated area on its front for attaching additional devices, such as an ultrasonic range finder, a servo motor connected to an Arduino, or a MikroBUS device. This thesis aims to design and implement a standard communication protocol that will enable seamless integration and control of these devices through the high-level ROS framework running on Robotont’s onboard computer.
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=== ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers ===
Currently ROBOTONT uses Intel NUC as an onboard computer. The goal of this thesis is to validate Robotont's software stack on alternative compute devices (e.g. Raspi4, Intel Compute Stick, and NVIDIA Jetson Nano) and benchmark their performance for the most popular Robotont use-case demos (e.g. webapp teleop, ar-tag steering, 2D mapping, and 3D mapping). The objetive is to propose at least two different compute solutions: one that optimizes cost and another that optimizes for the performance.
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=== ROBOTONT Lite ===
The goal of this thesis is to optimize ROBOTONT platform for cost by replacing the onboard compute and sensor with low-cost alternatives but ensuring ROS/ROS2 software compatibility.
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=== ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface ===
The goal of this thesis is to integrate graphical programming solution (e.g. Scratch or Blockly) to enable programming of Robotont by non-experts. E.g. https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2011.13706
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=== SemuBOT: multiple topics ===
In 2023/2024 many topics are developed to support the development of open-source humanoid robot project SemuBOT (https://www.facebook.com/semubotmtu/)
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=== Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education ===
Potential Topics:
* Enhance the Robot's Speech/Natural Language Capabilities
* Build a Local Language Model for the RSC
* Develop and Program the Robot’s Behavior and Personality
* Build a Digital Twin Simulation for Multimodal Interaction
* Explore the Use of the RSC as an Affective Robot to Address Students’ Academic Emotions
* Explore and Implement Cybersecurity Measures for Social Robot

[https://github.com/orgs/RobotStudyCompanion/discussions/3 More info on Github] | reach out to farnaz.baksh@ut.ee for more info
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=== Virtual reality user interface (VRUI) for intuitive teleoperation system ===
[[Image:LeapMotion.png|200px|thumb|right|Detecting 2 hands with Leap Motion Controller]]
Enhancing the user-experience of a virtual reality UI developed by [https://github.com/ut-ims-robotics/vrui_rviz Georg Astok]. Potentially adding [http://www.osvr.org/hardware-devs.html virtual reality capability] to a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L25HHFd00rc gesture- and natural-language-based robot teleoperation system].
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[[Image:Temoto-working-principle-in-pics.png|x160px|Gesture-based teleoperation]]
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=== Modeling humans for human-robot interaction ===
True human-robot collaboration means that the robot must understand the actions, intention, and state of its human partner. This work invovlves using cameras and other human sensors for digitally representing and modelling humans. There are multiple stages for modeling: a) physical models of human kinematics and dynamics; b) higher level-models for recognizing human intent.<br>
[[Image:Skeletal ROS.PNG|x160px|ROS & Kinect & Skeleton-Markers Package]]
<hr>

=== Robotic avatar for telepresence ===
Integrating hand gestures and head movements to control a robot avatar in virtual reality user interface.
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=== Detection of hardware and software resources for smart integration of robots ===
Vast majority of today’s robotic applications rely on hard-coded device and algorithm usage. This project focuses on developing a Resource Snooper software, that can detect addition or removal of resources for the benefit of dynamic reconfiguration of robotic systems. This project is developed as a subsystem of [https://utnuclearroboticspublic.github.io/temoto2/index.html TeMoto].
<hr>

=== Human-Robot and Robot-Robot collaboration applications ===
Creating a demo or analysis of software capabilities related to human-robot or tobot-robot teams
* human-robot collaborative assembly
* distributed mapping; analysis and demo of existing ROS (e.g., segmap https://youtu.be/JJhEkIA1xSE) packages for multi-robot mapping
* Inaccessible region teamwork
**youbot+drone - a drone maps the environment (for example a maze) and ground vehicle uses this information to traverse the maze
**youbot+robotont - youbot cannot go up ledges but it can lift smaller robot, such as robotont, up a ledge.
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=== Mirroring human hand movements on industrial robots ===
The goal of this project is to integrate continuous control of industrial robot manipulator with a gestural telerobotics interface. The recommended tools for this thesis project are Leap Motion Controller or a standard web camera, Ultraleap, Universal Robot UR5 manipulator, and ROS.
<hr>

=== ROBOTONT: TeMoto for robotont ===
Swarm-management and UMRF-based task loading for robotont using [https://github.com/temoto-framework TeMoto] framework.
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=== Enhancing teleoperation control interface with augmented cues to provoke caution===
The task is to create a telerobot control interface where video feed from the remote site and/or a mixed-reality scene is augmented with visual cues to provoke caution in human operator.
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=== Robot-to-human interaction ===
As robots and autonomous machines start sharing the same space a humans, their actions need to be understood by the people occupying the same space. For instance, a human worker needs to understand what the robot partner is planning next or a pedestrian needs to clearly comprehend the behaviour of a driverless vehicle. To reduce the ambiguity, the robot needs mechanisms to convey its intent (whatever it is going to do next). The aim of the thesis is to outline existing methods for machines to convey their intent and develop a unified model interface for expressing that intent.
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=== Gaze-based handover prediction ===
When human needs to pass an object to a robot manipulator, the robot must understand where in 3D space the object handover occurs and then plan an appropriate motion. Human gaze can be used as the input for predicting which object to track. This thesis activities involve camera-based eye tracking and safe motion-planning.
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=== ROBOTONT: Human-height human-robot interface for Robotont ground robot ===
Robotont is an ankle-high flat mobile robot. For humans to interact with Robotont, there is a need for a compact and lightweight mechanical structure that is tall enough for comfortable human-robot interaction. The objective of the thesis is to develop the mechanical designs and build prototypes that ensure stable operation and meet the aesthetic requirements for use in public places.
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=== Stratos Explore Ultraleap demonstrator for robotics ===
The aim of this thesis is to systematically analyze the strengths and limitations of the Stratos Explore Ultraleap device in the context of controlling a robot. Subsequently implement a demonstrator application for showing off its applicability for robot control.
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=== Mixed-reality scene creation for vehicle teleoperation ===
Fusing different sensory feeds for creating high-usability teleoperation scene.
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=== Validation study for AR-based robot user-interfaces ===
Designing and carrying out a user study to validate the functionality and usability of an human-robot interface.
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=== Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle ===
The goal of this thesis is to develop the methodology for measuring the operator's situation awareness while operating an autonomous urban vehicle. Potential metrics could include driving accuracy, speed, and latency. This thesis will be conducted as part of the activities at the [https://adl.cs.ut.ee Autonomous Driving Lab].
<hr>

=== Sign-language-based control for robots ===
The goal of this thesis is to design and implement the means for interacting with a robot via conventional sign language, i.e. the human can command a robot by using sign language.
<hr>

=== LLM-based task planning for robots ===
The goal of this thesis is to enable high level task planning for autonomous robots for general purpose tasks. The thesis would leverage the LLM's reasoning and TeMoto Action Engine to achieve natural task negotiation, planning, and execution.
<hr>

=== ROBOTONT: Development of CoppeliaSim-based simulation and a digital twin ===
The objective of the thesis is to develop an easy to use simulation for Robotont gen3 using CoppeliaSim (https://www.coppeliarobotics.com/).
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= Completed projects =
== PhD theses ==
*Robert Valner, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/105994 Design of TeMoto, a software framework for dependable, adaptive, and collaborative autonomous robots] [TeMoto – töökindlate, adaptiivsete ja koostöövõimeliste autonoomsete robotite arendamise tarkvararaamistik], PhD thesis, 2024
*Houman Masnavi, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/91394 Visibility aware navigation] [Nähtavust arvestav navigatsioon], PhD thesis, 2023

== Master's theses ==
*Asier Mandiola Arrizabalaga, Haptic-Based Teleoperation of Robots, MS thesis, 2025
*Dāvis Krūminš, Web-based Robotics Lab for Effortless ROS2 Development, MS thesis, 2025
*Julian Rene Leclerc, Natural Language Human-Robot Interaction: A Modular Framework for Conversational Robot Control Using Large Language Models, MS thesis, 2025
*Miriam Calafa’, Designing Multimodal Emotional Expression for a Robotic Study Companion, MS thesis, 2025
*Iryna Hurova, Model-based Planning Using GPU-accelerated Simulator as a World Model, MS thesis, 2025
*Sander Toma Võrk, Elektrooniliste termomeetrite automaatse kalibreerimissüsteemi väljatöötamine ja rakendamine, MS thesis, 2025
*Carl Hjalmar Love Hult, SurfMotion: An Open Source Pipeline for Robotic Pipe Cutting and Welding, MS thesis, 2025
*Paola Avalos Conchas, Socially Aware Planning for Indoor Navigation, MS thesis, 2025
*Robert Allik, Validation of NoMaD as a Global Planner for Mobile Robots, MS thesis, 2024
*Rauno Põlluäär, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=79393 Designing and Implementing a Bird’s-eye View Interface for a Self-driving Vehicle’s Teleoperation System] [Isejuhtiva sõiduki kaugjuhtimissüsteemile linnuvaate kasutajaliidese loomine], MS thesis, 2024
*Gautier Reynes, VR-Enhanced Remote Inspection Framework for Semi-Autonomous Robot Fleet, MS thesis, 2024
*Eva Mõtshärg, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=77385 3D-prinditava kere disain ja analüüs vabavaralisele haridusrobotile Robotont] [Design and Analysis of a 3D Printable Chassis for the Open Source Educational Robot Robotont], MS thesis, 2023
*Farnaz Baksh, [https://dspace.ut.ee/items/a7a9cc15-27e9-450c-94e8-3267f0c95c56 An Open-source Robotic Study Companion for University Students] [Avatud lähtekoodiga robotõpikaaslane üliõpilastele], MS thesis, 2023
*Igor Rybalskii, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83028 Augmented reality (AR) for enabling human-robot collaboration with ROS robots] [Liitreaalsus inimese ja roboti koostöö võimaldamiseks ROS-i robotitega], MS thesis, 2022
*Md. Maniruzzaman, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83025 Object search and retrieval in indoor environment using a Mobile Manipulator] [Objektide otsimine ja teisaldamine siseruumides mobiilse manipulaatori abil], MS thesis, 2022
*Allan Kustavus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72651 Design and Implementation of a Generalized Resource Management Architecture in the TeMoto Software Framework] [Üldise ressursihalduri disain ja teostus TeMoto tarkvara raamistikule], MS thesis, 2021
*Kristina Meister, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72350 External human-vehicle interaction - a study in the context of an autonomous ride-hailing service], MS thesis, 2021
*Muhammad Usman, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72126 Development of an Optimization-Based Motion Planner and Its ROS Interface for a Non-Holonomic Mobile Manipulator] [Optimeerimisele baseeruva liikumisplaneerija arendamine ja selle ROSi liides mitteholonoomse mobiilse manipulaatori jaoks], MS thesis, 2020
*Maarika Oidekivi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72119 Masina kavatsuse väljendamine ja tõlgendamine] [Communicating and interpreting machine intent], MS thesis, 2020
*Houman Masnavi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72118 Multi-Robot Motion Planning for Shared Payload Transportation] [Rajaplaneerimine multi-robot süsteemile jagatud lasti transportimisel], MS thesis, 2020
*Fabian Ernesto Parra Gil, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72112 Implementation of Robot Manager Subsystem for Temoto Software Framework] [Robotite Halduri alamsüsteemi väljatöötamine tarkvararaamistikule TEMOTO], MS thesis, 2020
*Zafarullah, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72125 Gaze Assisted Neural Network based Prediction of End-Point of Human Reaching Trajectories], MS thesis, 2020
*Madis K Nigol, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64339 Õppematerjalid robotplatvormile Robotont] [Study materials for robot platform Robotont], MS thesis, 2019
*Renno Raudmäe, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64341 Avatud robotplatvorm Robotont] [Open source robotics platform Robotont], MS thesis, 2019
*Asif Sattar, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64352 Human detection and distance estimation with monocular camera using YOLOv3 neural network] [Inimeste tuvastamine ning kauguse hindamine kasutades kaamerat ning YOLOv3 tehisnärvivõrku], MS thesis, 2019
*Ragnar Margus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64337 Kergliiklusvahendite jagamisteenuseks vajaliku positsioneerimismooduli loomine ja uurimine] [Develoment and testing of a IoT module for electric vehicle sharing service], MS thesis, 2019
*Pavel Šumejko, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64320 Robust Solution for Extrinsic Calibration of a 2D Laser-Rangefinder and a Monocular USB Camera] [Meetod 2D laserkaugusmõõdiku ja USB-kaamera väliseks kalibreerimiseks], MS thesis, 2019
*Dzvezdana Arsovska, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64321 Building an Efficient and Secure Software Supply Pipeline for Aerial Robotics Application] [Efektiivne ja turvaline tarkvaraarendusahel lennurobootika rakenduses], MS thesis, 2019
*Tõnis Tiimus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60713 Visuaalselt esilekutsutud potentsiaalidel põhinev aju-arvuti liides robootika rakendustes] [A VEP-based BCI for robotics applications], MS thesis, 2018
*Martin Appo, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60718 Hardware-agnostic compliant control ROS package for collaborative industrial manipulators] [Riistvarapaindlik ROSi tarkvarapakett tööstuslike robotite mööndlikuks juhtimiseks], MS thesis, 2018
*Hassan Mahmoud Shehawy Elhanash, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60711 Optical Tracking of Forearm for Classifying Fingers Poses] [Küünarvarre visuaalne jälgimine ennustamaks sõrmede asendeid], MS thesis, 2018

== Bachelor's theses ==
*Oliver Voorel, Humanoidrobot Semuboti toitesüsteemi uuendamine, BS thesis, 2025
*Karl Rahn, Millimeeterlaine radari integreerimine avatud lähtekoodiga muruniiduki platvormil Open Mower, BS thesis, 2025
*Mattias Mäe, Sõiduki kaugjuhtimise viivituse mõõtmine, BS thesis, 2025
*Jürgen Kottise, Dockeri konteineritel põhinev haldustarkvara Robotont 3 õpperobotile, BS thesis, 2025
*Martin Kaur, Servodel põhinev sotsiaalse robotkäe süsteem SemuBotile, BS thesis, 2025
*Karl-Jürgen Siilak, Mass Portal Grand Pharaoh XD 3D-printeri uuendamine, BS thesis, 2025
*Usman Ali Khan, Graphical programming interface for ROBOTONT, an open-source educational robot, BS thesis, 2025
*Robina Zvirgzdina, Development of an Autonomous Open-Source Inventory Performance Robot for the University of Tartu Library, BS thesis, 2025
*Omar Huseynli, ROS integration for the Semubot robot, BS thesis, 2025
*Albert Unn, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=79937 Suhtlusvõimekuse arendamine sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot] [Developing the ability to communicate for SemuBot, a social humanoid robot], BS thesis, 2024
*Veronika-Marina Volynets, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99943 Development of Control Electronics and Program for Robotont's Height Adjustment Mechanism] [Juhtelektroonika ja programmi väljatöötamine Robotondi kõrguse reguleerimise mehhanismile], BS thesis, 2024
*Nikita Kurenkov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99880 Flexible Screen Integration and Development of Neck Movement Mechanism for Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Humanoidroboti näo lahenduse leidmine ja rakendamine; humanoidroboti jaoks kaela mehhanismi väljatöötamine], BS thesis, 2024
*Elchin Huseynov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99668 Design and Control of a Social Humanoid Robot - SemuBot’s Hand] [Sotsiaalse Humanoidroboti Disain ja Juhtimine - SemuBoti Käsi], BS thesis, 2024
*Veronika Podliesnova, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99636 Real-Time Detection of Robot Failures by Monitoring Operator’s Brain Activity with EEG-based Brain-Computer Interface] [Reaalajas Robotirikke Tuvastamine Operaatori Ajutegevuse Jälgimise teel EEG-põhise Aju-Arvuti Liidese abil], BS thesis, 2024
*Märten Josh Peedimaa, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Rhea: An Open-Source Table Tennis Ball Launcher Robot for Multiball Training] [Avatud lähtekoodiga lauatennise palliviske robot mitmikpall treenimiseks], BS thesis, 2024
*Karl Sander Vinkel, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Laadimisjaama ja transportkesta väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of charging dock and transport case for Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Raimo Köidam, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Valguslahenduse tarkvara väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of light solution software for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Robert Valge, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Toitepinge ja tarbevoolu monitoorimine ning toitehalduse püsivara loomine õpperobotil Robotont] [Monitoring supply voltage and current consumption and creating firmware for Robotont’s power management system], BS thesis, 2024
*Leonid Tšigrinski, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Õpperoboti Robotont püsivara arhitektuuri uuendamine] [Education robot "Robotont" firmware architecture updating], BS thesis, 2024
*Andres Sakk, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Avatud robotplatvormi Robotont 3 kasutajaliidese väljatöötamine] [Development of a user interface for the open robotics platform Robotont 3], BS thesis, 2024
*Kaur Kullamäe, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Elektroonikalahendus ja püsivara robotkäe juhtimiseks sotsiaalsel humanoidrobotil SemuBot] [Building the SemuBot arm electronics system], BS thesis, 2024
*Kristjan Madis Kask, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Käe mehaanika disain sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot] [Arm mechanics design for social humanoid robot SemuBot], BS thesis, 2024
*Sven-Ervin Paap, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet ROS2 draiver õpperobotile Robotont] [ROS2 driver for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Timur Nizamov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99592 Audio System for the Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Helisüsteem sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot], BS thesis, 2024
*Georgs Narbuts, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99554 Holonomic Motion Drive System of a Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Sotsiaalse humanoidroboti SemuBoti holonoomne liikuv ajamisüsteem], BS thesis, 2024
*Iryna Hurova, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90638 Kitting station of the learning factory] [Õppetehase komplekteerimisjaam], BS thesis, 2023
*Paola Avalos Conchas, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90641 Payload transportation system of a learning factory] [Õppetehase kasuliku koorma transpordisüsteem], BS thesis, 2023
*Pille Pärnalaas, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93431 Pöördpõik ajami arendus robotplatvormile Robotont] [Development of swerve drive for robotic platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Carl Hjalmar Love Hult, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90673 Using and Evaluating the Real-time Spatial Perception System Hydra in Real-world Scenarios] [Reaalajas toimiva ruumilise taju süsteemi Hydra kasutamine ja hindamine praktilistes stsenaariumides], BS thesis, 2023
*Priit Rooden, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93432 Autonoomse laadimislahenduse väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of an autonomous charging solution for the robot platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Marko Muro, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93429 Robotondi akulahenduse ning 12 V pingeregulaatori prototüüpimine] [Prototyping battery solution and 12 V voltage regulator for Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Danel Leppenen, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93427 Nav2 PYIF: Python-based Motion Planning for ROS 2 Navigation 2] [Nav 2 PYIF: Pythoni põhine liikumise planeerija ROS 2 Navigation 2-le], BS thesis, 2023
*Kertrud Geddily Küüt, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93424 Kõrgust reguleeriv mehhanism Robotondile] [Height adjusting mechanism for Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Ingvar Drikkit, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93421 Lisaseadmete võimekuse arendamine haridusrobotile Robotont] [Developing add-on device support for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Kristo Pool, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93430 MoveIt 2 õppematerjalid] [Learning materials for MoveIt 2], BS thesis, 2023
*Erki Veeväli, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93434 Development of a Continuous Teleoperation System for Urban Road Vehicle] [Linnasõiduki pideva kaugjuhtimissüsteemi arendus], BS thesis, 2023
*Aleksandra Doroshenko, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93420 Haiglates inimesi juhatava roboti disain] [Hospital guide robot design], BS thesis, 2023
*Hui Shi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83043 Expanding the Open-source ROS Software Pack age opencv_apps with Dedicated Blob Detection Functionality] [Avatud lähtekoodiga ROS-i tarkvarakimbu opencv_apps laiendamine laigutuvasti funktsioonaalsusega], BS thesis, 2022
*Dāvis Krūmiņš, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83040 Web-based learning and software development environment for remote access of ROS robots] [Veebipõhine õppe- ja tarkvaraarenduse keskkond ROS robotite juurdepääsuks kaugteel], BS thesis, 2022
*Anna Jakovleva, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83037 Roboquiz - an interactive human-robot game] [Roboquiz - interaktiivne inimese ja roboti mäng], BS thesis, 2022
*Kristjan Laht, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=74702&year=2022Robot Localization with Fiducial Markers] [Roboti lokaliseerimine koordinaatmärkidega], BS thesis, 2022
*Hans Pärtel Pani, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83008 ROS draiver pehmerobootika haaratsile] [ROS Driver for Soft Robotic Gripper], BS thesis, 2022
*Markus Erik Sügis, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83015 Jagatud juhtimise põhimõttel realiseeritud robotite kaugjuhtimissüsteem] [A continuous teleoperating system based on shared control concept], BS thesis, 2022
*Taaniel Küla, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83007 ROS2 platvormile keevitusroboti tarkvara portotüübi loomine kasutades UR5 robot-manipulaatorit] [Welding robot software prototype for ROS2 using UR5 robot arm], BS thesis, 2022
*Rauno Põlluäär, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72672 Veebirakendus-põhine kasutajaliides avatud robotplatvormi Robotont juhtimiseks ja haldamiseks] [Web application-based user interface for controlling and managing open-source robotics platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2021
*Hendrik Olesk, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72664 Nägemisulatuses kaugjuhitava mobiilse robotmanipulaatori kasutajamugavuse tõstmine] [Improving the usability of a mobile manipulator robot for line-of-sight remote control], BS thesis, 2021
*Tarvi Tepandi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72665 Segareaalsusel põhinev kasutajaliides mobiilse roboti kaugjuhtimiseks Microsoft HoloLens 2 vahendusel] [Mixed-reality user interface for teleoperating mobile robots with Microsoft HoloLens 2], BS thesis, 2021
*Rudolf Põldma, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72674 Tartu linna Narva maantee ringristmiku digikaksik] [Digital twin for Narva street roundabout in Tartu], BS thesis, 2021
*Kwasi Akuamoah Boateng, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72804 Digital Twin of a Teaching and Learning Robotics Lab] [Robotite õpetamise ja õppimise labori digitaalne kaksik], BS thesis, 2021
*Karina Sein, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72102 Eestikeelse kõnesünteesi võimaldamine robootika arendusplatvormil ROS] [Enabling Estonian speech synthesis on the Robot Operating System (ROS)], BS thesis, 2020
*Ranno Mäesepp, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72100 Takistuste vältimise lahendus õpperobotile Robotont] [Obstacle avoidance solution for educational robot platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2020
*Igor Rybalskii, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72060 Gesture Detection Software for Human-Robot Collaboration] [Žestituvastus tarkvara inimese ja roboti koostööks], BS thesis, 2020
*Meelis Pihlap, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64292 Mitme roboti koostöö funktsionaalsuste väljatöötamine tarkvararaamistikule TeMoto] [Multi-robot collaboration functionalities for robot software development framework TeMoto], BS thesis, 2019
*Kaarel Mark, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64290 Liitreaalsuse kasutamine tootmisprotsessis asukohtade määramisel] [Augmented reality for location determination in manufacturing], BS thesis, 2019
*Kätriin Julle, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64279 Roboti KUKA youBot riistvara ja ROS-tarkvara uuendamine] [Upgrading robot KUKA youBot’s hardware and ROS-software], BS thesis, 2019
*Georg Astok, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64274 Roboti juhtimine virtuaalreaalsuses kasutades ROS-raamistikku] [Creating virtual reality user interface using only ROS framework], BS thesis, 2019
*Martin Hallist, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64275 Robotipõhine kaugkohalolu käte liigutuste ülekandmiseks] [Teleoperation robot for arms motions], BS thesis, 2019
*Ahmed Hassan Helmy Mohamed, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/63946 Software integration of autonomous robot system for mixing and serving drinks] [Jooke valmistava ja serveeriva robotsüsteemi tarkvaralahendus], BS thesis, 2019
*Kristo Allaje, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60294 Draiveripakett käte jälgimise seadme Leap Motion™ kontroller kasutamiseks robootika arendusplatvormil ROS] [Driver package for using Leap Motion™ controller on the robotics development platform ROS], BS thesis, 2018
*Martin Maidla, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60288 Avatud robotiarendusplatvormi Robotont omniliikumise ja odomeetria arendamine] [Omnimotion and odometry development for open robot development platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2018
*Raid Vellerind, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/56559 Avatud robotiarendusplatvormi ROS võimekuse loomine Tartu Ülikooli Robotexi robootikaplatvormile] [ROS driver development for the University of Tartu’s Robotex robotics platform], BS thesis, 2017
*Kalle-Gustav Kruus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/32440 Jalgpalliroboti löögimehhanismi elektroonikalahendus] [Driver circuit for a kicking mechanism of a football robot], BS thesis, 2013
*Sven Kautlenbach, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/25570 Autonoomne seade elastsusmooduli mõõtmiseks] [Electronic device for Young’s modulus measurements], BS thesis, 2011

[[Category:Theses Topics]]

Theses in Robotics

2025-07-09T21:20:47Z

Karl: /* Masters's theses */

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= Projects in Advanced Robotics =
''The main objective of the follwing projects is to give students experience in working with advanced robotics tehcnology. Our group is active in several R&D projects involving human-robot collaboration, intuitive teleoperation of robots, and autonomous navigation of unmanned mobile platforms. Our main software platforms are [http://www.ros.org/ Robot Operating System (ROS)] for developing software for advanced robot systems and [http://gazebosim.org/ Gazebo] for running realistic robotic simulations.''<br><br>
For further information, contact [[User:Karl|Karl Kruusamäe]].

The following is not an exhaustive list of all available thesis/research topics.

== Highlighted theses topics for 2025/2026 study year ==
# [[#LLM-based task planning for robots|LLM-based task planning for robots]]
# [[#ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers|ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers]]
# [[#SemuBOT: multiple topics|SemuBOT: multiple topics]]
# [[#ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface|ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface]]
# [[#Sign-language-based control for robots|Sign-language-based control for robots]]
# [[#Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education|Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education]]
# [[#Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle|Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle]]

== List of potential thesis topics ==
Our inventory includes but is not limited to:
<gallery mode="packed">
File:Youbot.png|120px|thumb|KUKA youBot
File:Ur5_left.png|120px|thumb|Universal Robot UR5
File:Franka_Emika_Panda.jpg|120px|thumb|Franka Emika Panda
File:Clearpath_Jackal.jpg|120px|thumb|Clearpath Jackal
File:Kinova_KG-3_Gripper.jpg|120px|thumb|Kinova 3-finger gripper
File:Xarm7.jpg|120px|thumb|UFACTORY xArm7
File:Robotont_banner.png|120px|thumb|robotont
File:Turtlebot3-waffle-pi.jpg|thumb|TurtleBot3
File:Parrot-bebop-2.jpg|thumb|Parrot Bebop 2
</gallery>

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=== ROBOTONT: Docker-Driven ROS Environment Switching ===
This thesis focuses on integrating Docker containers to manage and switch between different ROS (Robot Operating System) environments on Robotont. Currently, ROS is installed natively on Robotont's Ubuntu-based onboard computer, limiting flexibility in system recovery and configuration switching. The goal is to develop a Docker-based solution that allows users to switch between ROS environments directly from Robotont’s existing low-level menu interface.
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=== ROBOTONT: designing and implementing a communication protocol for additional devices ===
Robotont currently includes a designated area on its front for attaching additional devices, such as an ultrasonic range finder, a servo motor connected to an Arduino, or a MikroBUS device. This thesis aims to design and implement a standard communication protocol that will enable seamless integration and control of these devices through the high-level ROS framework running on Robotont’s onboard computer.
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=== ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers ===
Currently ROBOTONT uses Intel NUC as an onboard computer. The goal of this thesis is to validate Robotont's software stack on alternative compute devices (e.g. Raspi4, Intel Compute Stick, and NVIDIA Jetson Nano) and benchmark their performance for the most popular Robotont use-case demos (e.g. webapp teleop, ar-tag steering, 2D mapping, and 3D mapping). The objetive is to propose at least two different compute solutions: one that optimizes cost and another that optimizes for the performance.
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=== ROBOTONT Lite ===
The goal of this thesis is to optimize ROBOTONT platform for cost by replacing the onboard compute and sensor with low-cost alternatives but ensuring ROS/ROS2 software compatibility.
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=== ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface ===
The goal of this thesis is to integrate graphical programming solution (e.g. Scratch or Blockly) to enable programming of Robotont by non-experts. E.g. https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2011.13706
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=== SemuBOT: multiple topics ===
In 2023/2024 many topics are developed to support the development of open-source humanoid robot project SemuBOT (https://www.facebook.com/semubotmtu/)
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=== Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education ===
Potential Topics:
* Enhance the Robot's Speech/Natural Language Capabilities
* Build a Local Language Model for the RSC
* Develop and Program the Robot’s Behavior and Personality
* Build a Digital Twin Simulation for Multimodal Interaction
* Explore the Use of the RSC as an Affective Robot to Address Students’ Academic Emotions
* Explore and Implement Cybersecurity Measures for Social Robot

[https://github.com/orgs/RobotStudyCompanion/discussions/3 More info on Github] | reach out to farnaz.baksh@ut.ee for more info
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=== Virtual reality user interface (VRUI) for intuitive teleoperation system ===
[[Image:LeapMotion.png|200px|thumb|right|Detecting 2 hands with Leap Motion Controller]]
Enhancing the user-experience of a virtual reality UI developed by [https://github.com/ut-ims-robotics/vrui_rviz Georg Astok]. Potentially adding [http://www.osvr.org/hardware-devs.html virtual reality capability] to a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L25HHFd00rc gesture- and natural-language-based robot teleoperation system].
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[[Image:Temoto-working-principle-in-pics.png|x160px|Gesture-based teleoperation]]
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=== Modeling humans for human-robot interaction ===
True human-robot collaboration means that the robot must understand the actions, intention, and state of its human partner. This work invovlves using cameras and other human sensors for digitally representing and modelling humans. There are multiple stages for modeling: a) physical models of human kinematics and dynamics; b) higher level-models for recognizing human intent.<br>
[[Image:Skeletal ROS.PNG|x160px|ROS & Kinect & Skeleton-Markers Package]]
<hr>

=== Robotic avatar for telepresence ===
Integrating hand gestures and head movements to control a robot avatar in virtual reality user interface.
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=== Detection of hardware and software resources for smart integration of robots ===
Vast majority of today’s robotic applications rely on hard-coded device and algorithm usage. This project focuses on developing a Resource Snooper software, that can detect addition or removal of resources for the benefit of dynamic reconfiguration of robotic systems. This project is developed as a subsystem of [https://utnuclearroboticspublic.github.io/temoto2/index.html TeMoto].
<hr>

=== Human-Robot and Robot-Robot collaboration applications ===
Creating a demo or analysis of software capabilities related to human-robot or tobot-robot teams
* human-robot collaborative assembly
* distributed mapping; analysis and demo of existing ROS (e.g., segmap https://youtu.be/JJhEkIA1xSE) packages for multi-robot mapping
* Inaccessible region teamwork
**youbot+drone - a drone maps the environment (for example a maze) and ground vehicle uses this information to traverse the maze
**youbot+robotont - youbot cannot go up ledges but it can lift smaller robot, such as robotont, up a ledge.
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=== Mirroring human hand movements on industrial robots ===
The goal of this project is to integrate continuous control of industrial robot manipulator with a gestural telerobotics interface. The recommended tools for this thesis project are Leap Motion Controller or a standard web camera, Ultraleap, Universal Robot UR5 manipulator, and ROS.
<hr>

=== ROBOTONT: TeMoto for robotont ===
Swarm-management and UMRF-based task loading for robotont using [https://github.com/temoto-framework TeMoto] framework.
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=== Enhancing teleoperation control interface with augmented cues to provoke caution===
The task is to create a telerobot control interface where video feed from the remote site and/or a mixed-reality scene is augmented with visual cues to provoke caution in human operator.
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=== Robot-to-human interaction ===
As robots and autonomous machines start sharing the same space a humans, their actions need to be understood by the people occupying the same space. For instance, a human worker needs to understand what the robot partner is planning next or a pedestrian needs to clearly comprehend the behaviour of a driverless vehicle. To reduce the ambiguity, the robot needs mechanisms to convey its intent (whatever it is going to do next). The aim of the thesis is to outline existing methods for machines to convey their intent and develop a unified model interface for expressing that intent.
<hr>

=== Gaze-based handover prediction ===
When human needs to pass an object to a robot manipulator, the robot must understand where in 3D space the object handover occurs and then plan an appropriate motion. Human gaze can be used as the input for predicting which object to track. This thesis activities involve camera-based eye tracking and safe motion-planning.
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=== ROBOTONT: Human-height human-robot interface for Robotont ground robot ===
Robotont is an ankle-high flat mobile robot. For humans to interact with Robotont, there is a need for a compact and lightweight mechanical structure that is tall enough for comfortable human-robot interaction. The objective of the thesis is to develop the mechanical designs and build prototypes that ensure stable operation and meet the aesthetic requirements for use in public places.
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=== Stratos Explore Ultraleap demonstrator for robotics ===
The aim of this thesis is to systematically analyze the strengths and limitations of the Stratos Explore Ultraleap device in the context of controlling a robot. Subsequently implement a demonstrator application for showing off its applicability for robot control.
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=== Mixed-reality scene creation for vehicle teleoperation ===
Fusing different sensory feeds for creating high-usability teleoperation scene.
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=== Validation study for AR-based robot user-interfaces ===
Designing and carrying out a user study to validate the functionality and usability of an human-robot interface.
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=== Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle ===
The goal of this thesis is to develop the methodology for measuring the operator's situation awareness while operating an autonomous urban vehicle. Potential metrics could include driving accuracy, speed, and latency. This thesis will be conducted as part of the activities at the [https://adl.cs.ut.ee Autonomous Driving Lab].
<hr>

=== Sign-language-based control for robots ===
The goal of this thesis is to design and implement the means for interacting with a robot via conventional sign language, i.e. the human can command a robot by using sign language.
<hr>

=== LLM-based task planning for robots ===
The goal of this thesis is to enable high level task planning for autonomous robots for general purpose tasks. The thesis would leverage the LLM's reasoning and TeMoto Action Engine to achieve natural task negotiation, planning, and execution.
<hr>

= Completed projects =
== PhD theses ==
*Robert Valner, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/105994 Design of TeMoto, a software framework for dependable, adaptive, and collaborative autonomous robots] [TeMoto – töökindlate, adaptiivsete ja koostöövõimeliste autonoomsete robotite arendamise tarkvararaamistik], PhD thesis, 2024
*Houman Masnavi, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/91394 Visibility aware navigation] [Nähtavust arvestav navigatsioon], PhD thesis, 2023

== Master's theses ==
*Asier Mandiola Arrizabalaga, Haptic-Based Teleoperation of Robots, MS thesis, 2025
*Dāvis Krūminš, Web-based Robotics Lab for Effortless ROS2 Development, MS thesis, 2025
*Julian Rene Leclerc, Natural Language Human-Robot Interaction: A Modular Framework for Conversational Robot Control Using Large Language Models, MS thesis, 2025
*Miriam Calafa’, Designing Multimodal Emotional Expression for a Robotic Study Companion, MS thesis, 2025
*Iryna Hurova, Model-based Planning Using GPU-accelerated Simulator as a World Model, MS thesis, 2025
*Sander Toma Võrk, Elektrooniliste termomeetrite automaatse kalibreerimissüsteemi väljatöötamine ja rakendamine, MS thesis, 2025
*Carl Hjalmar Love Hult, SurfMotion: An Open Source Pipeline for Robotic Pipe Cutting and Welding, MS thesis, 2025
*Paola Avalos Conchas, Socially Aware Planning for Indoor Navigation, MS thesis, 2025
*Robert Allik, Validation of NoMaD as a Global Planner for Mobile Robots, MS thesis, 2024
*Rauno Põlluäär, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=79393 Designing and Implementing a Bird’s-eye View Interface for a Self-driving Vehicle’s Teleoperation System] [Isejuhtiva sõiduki kaugjuhtimissüsteemile linnuvaate kasutajaliidese loomine], MS thesis, 2024
*Gautier Reynes, VR-Enhanced Remote Inspection Framework for Semi-Autonomous Robot Fleet, MS thesis, 2024
*Eva Mõtshärg, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=77385 3D-prinditava kere disain ja analüüs vabavaralisele haridusrobotile Robotont] [Design and Analysis of a 3D Printable Chassis for the Open Source Educational Robot Robotont], MS thesis, 2023
*Farnaz Baksh, [https://dspace.ut.ee/items/a7a9cc15-27e9-450c-94e8-3267f0c95c56 An Open-source Robotic Study Companion for University Students] [Avatud lähtekoodiga robotõpikaaslane üliõpilastele], MS thesis, 2023
*Igor Rybalskii, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83028 Augmented reality (AR) for enabling human-robot collaboration with ROS robots] [Liitreaalsus inimese ja roboti koostöö võimaldamiseks ROS-i robotitega], MS thesis, 2022
*Md. Maniruzzaman, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83025 Object search and retrieval in indoor environment using a Mobile Manipulator] [Objektide otsimine ja teisaldamine siseruumides mobiilse manipulaatori abil], MS thesis, 2022
*Allan Kustavus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72651 Design and Implementation of a Generalized Resource Management Architecture in the TeMoto Software Framework] [Üldise ressursihalduri disain ja teostus TeMoto tarkvara raamistikule], MS thesis, 2021
*Kristina Meister, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72350 External human-vehicle interaction - a study in the context of an autonomous ride-hailing service], MS thesis, 2021
*Muhammad Usman, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72126 Development of an Optimization-Based Motion Planner and Its ROS Interface for a Non-Holonomic Mobile Manipulator] [Optimeerimisele baseeruva liikumisplaneerija arendamine ja selle ROSi liides mitteholonoomse mobiilse manipulaatori jaoks], MS thesis, 2020
*Maarika Oidekivi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72119 Masina kavatsuse väljendamine ja tõlgendamine] [Communicating and interpreting machine intent], MS thesis, 2020
*Houman Masnavi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72118 Multi-Robot Motion Planning for Shared Payload Transportation] [Rajaplaneerimine multi-robot süsteemile jagatud lasti transportimisel], MS thesis, 2020
*Fabian Ernesto Parra Gil, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72112 Implementation of Robot Manager Subsystem for Temoto Software Framework] [Robotite Halduri alamsüsteemi väljatöötamine tarkvararaamistikule TEMOTO], MS thesis, 2020
*Zafarullah, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72125 Gaze Assisted Neural Network based Prediction of End-Point of Human Reaching Trajectories], MS thesis, 2020
*Madis K Nigol, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64339 Õppematerjalid robotplatvormile Robotont] [Study materials for robot platform Robotont], MS thesis, 2019
*Renno Raudmäe, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64341 Avatud robotplatvorm Robotont] [Open source robotics platform Robotont], MS thesis, 2019
*Asif Sattar, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64352 Human detection and distance estimation with monocular camera using YOLOv3 neural network] [Inimeste tuvastamine ning kauguse hindamine kasutades kaamerat ning YOLOv3 tehisnärvivõrku], MS thesis, 2019
*Ragnar Margus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64337 Kergliiklusvahendite jagamisteenuseks vajaliku positsioneerimismooduli loomine ja uurimine] [Develoment and testing of a IoT module for electric vehicle sharing service], MS thesis, 2019
*Pavel Šumejko, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64320 Robust Solution for Extrinsic Calibration of a 2D Laser-Rangefinder and a Monocular USB Camera] [Meetod 2D laserkaugusmõõdiku ja USB-kaamera väliseks kalibreerimiseks], MS thesis, 2019
*Dzvezdana Arsovska, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64321 Building an Efficient and Secure Software Supply Pipeline for Aerial Robotics Application] [Efektiivne ja turvaline tarkvaraarendusahel lennurobootika rakenduses], MS thesis, 2019
*Tõnis Tiimus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60713 Visuaalselt esilekutsutud potentsiaalidel põhinev aju-arvuti liides robootika rakendustes] [A VEP-based BCI for robotics applications], MS thesis, 2018
*Martin Appo, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60718 Hardware-agnostic compliant control ROS package for collaborative industrial manipulators] [Riistvarapaindlik ROSi tarkvarapakett tööstuslike robotite mööndlikuks juhtimiseks], MS thesis, 2018
*Hassan Mahmoud Shehawy Elhanash, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60711 Optical Tracking of Forearm for Classifying Fingers Poses] [Küünarvarre visuaalne jälgimine ennustamaks sõrmede asendeid], MS thesis, 2018

== Bachelor's theses ==
*Oliver Voorel, Humanoidrobot Semuboti toitesüsteemi uuendamine, BS thesis, 2025
*Karl Rahn, Millimeeterlaine radari integreerimine avatud lähtekoodiga muruniiduki platvormil Open Mower, BS thesis, 2025
*Mattias Mäe, Sõiduki kaugjuhtimise viivituse mõõtmine, BS thesis, 2025
*Jürgen Kottise, Dockeri konteineritel põhinev haldustarkvara Robotont 3 õpperobotile, BS thesis, 2025
*Martin Kaur, Servodel põhinev sotsiaalse robotkäe süsteem SemuBotile, BS thesis, 2025
*Karl-Jürgen Siilak, Mass Portal Grand Pharaoh XD 3D-printeri uuendamine, BS thesis, 2025
*Usman Ali Khan, Graphical programming interface for ROBOTONT, an open-source educational robot, BS thesis, 2025
*Robina Zvirgzdina, Development of an Autonomous Open-Source Inventory Performance Robot for the University of Tartu Library, BS thesis, 2025
*Omar Huseynli, ROS integration for the Semubot robot, BS thesis, 2025
*Albert Unn, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=79937 Suhtlusvõimekuse arendamine sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot] [Developing the ability to communicate for SemuBot, a social humanoid robot], BS thesis, 2024
*Veronika-Marina Volynets, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99943 Development of Control Electronics and Program for Robotont's Height Adjustment Mechanism] [Juhtelektroonika ja programmi väljatöötamine Robotondi kõrguse reguleerimise mehhanismile], BS thesis, 2024
*Nikita Kurenkov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99880 Flexible Screen Integration and Development of Neck Movement Mechanism for Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Humanoidroboti näo lahenduse leidmine ja rakendamine; humanoidroboti jaoks kaela mehhanismi väljatöötamine], BS thesis, 2024
*Elchin Huseynov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99668 Design and Control of a Social Humanoid Robot - SemuBot’s Hand] [Sotsiaalse Humanoidroboti Disain ja Juhtimine - SemuBoti Käsi], BS thesis, 2024
*Veronika Podliesnova, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99636 Real-Time Detection of Robot Failures by Monitoring Operator’s Brain Activity with EEG-based Brain-Computer Interface] [Reaalajas Robotirikke Tuvastamine Operaatori Ajutegevuse Jälgimise teel EEG-põhise Aju-Arvuti Liidese abil], BS thesis, 2024
*Märten Josh Peedimaa, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Rhea: An Open-Source Table Tennis Ball Launcher Robot for Multiball Training] [Avatud lähtekoodiga lauatennise palliviske robot mitmikpall treenimiseks], BS thesis, 2024
*Karl Sander Vinkel, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Laadimisjaama ja transportkesta väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of charging dock and transport case for Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Raimo Köidam, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Valguslahenduse tarkvara väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of light solution software for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Robert Valge, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Toitepinge ja tarbevoolu monitoorimine ning toitehalduse püsivara loomine õpperobotil Robotont] [Monitoring supply voltage and current consumption and creating firmware for Robotont’s power management system], BS thesis, 2024
*Leonid Tšigrinski, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Õpperoboti Robotont püsivara arhitektuuri uuendamine] [Education robot "Robotont" firmware architecture updating], BS thesis, 2024
*Andres Sakk, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Avatud robotplatvormi Robotont 3 kasutajaliidese väljatöötamine] [Development of a user interface for the open robotics platform Robotont 3], BS thesis, 2024
*Kaur Kullamäe, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Elektroonikalahendus ja püsivara robotkäe juhtimiseks sotsiaalsel humanoidrobotil SemuBot] [Building the SemuBot arm electronics system], BS thesis, 2024
*Kristjan Madis Kask, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Käe mehaanika disain sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot] [Arm mechanics design for social humanoid robot SemuBot], BS thesis, 2024
*Sven-Ervin Paap, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet ROS2 draiver õpperobotile Robotont] [ROS2 driver for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Timur Nizamov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99592 Audio System for the Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Helisüsteem sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot], BS thesis, 2024
*Georgs Narbuts, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99554 Holonomic Motion Drive System of a Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Sotsiaalse humanoidroboti SemuBoti holonoomne liikuv ajamisüsteem], BS thesis, 2024
*Iryna Hurova, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90638 Kitting station of the learning factory] [Õppetehase komplekteerimisjaam], BS thesis, 2023
*Paola Avalos Conchas, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90641 Payload transportation system of a learning factory] [Õppetehase kasuliku koorma transpordisüsteem], BS thesis, 2023
*Pille Pärnalaas, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93431 Pöördpõik ajami arendus robotplatvormile Robotont] [Development of swerve drive for robotic platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Carl Hjalmar Love Hult, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90673 Using and Evaluating the Real-time Spatial Perception System Hydra in Real-world Scenarios] [Reaalajas toimiva ruumilise taju süsteemi Hydra kasutamine ja hindamine praktilistes stsenaariumides], BS thesis, 2023
*Priit Rooden, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93432 Autonoomse laadimislahenduse väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of an autonomous charging solution for the robot platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Marko Muro, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93429 Robotondi akulahenduse ning 12 V pingeregulaatori prototüüpimine] [Prototyping battery solution and 12 V voltage regulator for Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Danel Leppenen, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93427 Nav2 PYIF: Python-based Motion Planning for ROS 2 Navigation 2] [Nav 2 PYIF: Pythoni põhine liikumise planeerija ROS 2 Navigation 2-le], BS thesis, 2023
*Kertrud Geddily Küüt, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93424 Kõrgust reguleeriv mehhanism Robotondile] [Height adjusting mechanism for Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Ingvar Drikkit, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93421 Lisaseadmete võimekuse arendamine haridusrobotile Robotont] [Developing add-on device support for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Kristo Pool, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93430 MoveIt 2 õppematerjalid] [Learning materials for MoveIt 2], BS thesis, 2023
*Erki Veeväli, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93434 Development of a Continuous Teleoperation System for Urban Road Vehicle] [Linnasõiduki pideva kaugjuhtimissüsteemi arendus], BS thesis, 2023
*Aleksandra Doroshenko, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93420 Haiglates inimesi juhatava roboti disain] [Hospital guide robot design], BS thesis, 2023
*Hui Shi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83043 Expanding the Open-source ROS Software Pack age opencv_apps with Dedicated Blob Detection Functionality] [Avatud lähtekoodiga ROS-i tarkvarakimbu opencv_apps laiendamine laigutuvasti funktsioonaalsusega], BS thesis, 2022
*Dāvis Krūmiņš, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83040 Web-based learning and software development environment for remote access of ROS robots] [Veebipõhine õppe- ja tarkvaraarenduse keskkond ROS robotite juurdepääsuks kaugteel], BS thesis, 2022
*Anna Jakovleva, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83037 Roboquiz - an interactive human-robot game] [Roboquiz - interaktiivne inimese ja roboti mäng], BS thesis, 2022
*Kristjan Laht, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=74702&year=2022Robot Localization with Fiducial Markers] [Roboti lokaliseerimine koordinaatmärkidega], BS thesis, 2022
*Hans Pärtel Pani, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83008 ROS draiver pehmerobootika haaratsile] [ROS Driver for Soft Robotic Gripper], BS thesis, 2022
*Markus Erik Sügis, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83015 Jagatud juhtimise põhimõttel realiseeritud robotite kaugjuhtimissüsteem] [A continuous teleoperating system based on shared control concept], BS thesis, 2022
*Taaniel Küla, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83007 ROS2 platvormile keevitusroboti tarkvara portotüübi loomine kasutades UR5 robot-manipulaatorit] [Welding robot software prototype for ROS2 using UR5 robot arm], BS thesis, 2022
*Rauno Põlluäär, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72672 Veebirakendus-põhine kasutajaliides avatud robotplatvormi Robotont juhtimiseks ja haldamiseks] [Web application-based user interface for controlling and managing open-source robotics platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2021
*Hendrik Olesk, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72664 Nägemisulatuses kaugjuhitava mobiilse robotmanipulaatori kasutajamugavuse tõstmine] [Improving the usability of a mobile manipulator robot for line-of-sight remote control], BS thesis, 2021
*Tarvi Tepandi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72665 Segareaalsusel põhinev kasutajaliides mobiilse roboti kaugjuhtimiseks Microsoft HoloLens 2 vahendusel] [Mixed-reality user interface for teleoperating mobile robots with Microsoft HoloLens 2], BS thesis, 2021
*Rudolf Põldma, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72674 Tartu linna Narva maantee ringristmiku digikaksik] [Digital twin for Narva street roundabout in Tartu], BS thesis, 2021
*Kwasi Akuamoah Boateng, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72804 Digital Twin of a Teaching and Learning Robotics Lab] [Robotite õpetamise ja õppimise labori digitaalne kaksik], BS thesis, 2021
*Karina Sein, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72102 Eestikeelse kõnesünteesi võimaldamine robootika arendusplatvormil ROS] [Enabling Estonian speech synthesis on the Robot Operating System (ROS)], BS thesis, 2020
*Ranno Mäesepp, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72100 Takistuste vältimise lahendus õpperobotile Robotont] [Obstacle avoidance solution for educational robot platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2020
*Igor Rybalskii, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72060 Gesture Detection Software for Human-Robot Collaboration] [Žestituvastus tarkvara inimese ja roboti koostööks], BS thesis, 2020
*Meelis Pihlap, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64292 Mitme roboti koostöö funktsionaalsuste väljatöötamine tarkvararaamistikule TeMoto] [Multi-robot collaboration functionalities for robot software development framework TeMoto], BS thesis, 2019
*Kaarel Mark, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64290 Liitreaalsuse kasutamine tootmisprotsessis asukohtade määramisel] [Augmented reality for location determination in manufacturing], BS thesis, 2019
*Kätriin Julle, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64279 Roboti KUKA youBot riistvara ja ROS-tarkvara uuendamine] [Upgrading robot KUKA youBot’s hardware and ROS-software], BS thesis, 2019
*Georg Astok, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64274 Roboti juhtimine virtuaalreaalsuses kasutades ROS-raamistikku] [Creating virtual reality user interface using only ROS framework], BS thesis, 2019
*Martin Hallist, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64275 Robotipõhine kaugkohalolu käte liigutuste ülekandmiseks] [Teleoperation robot for arms motions], BS thesis, 2019
*Ahmed Hassan Helmy Mohamed, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/63946 Software integration of autonomous robot system for mixing and serving drinks] [Jooke valmistava ja serveeriva robotsüsteemi tarkvaralahendus], BS thesis, 2019
*Kristo Allaje, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60294 Draiveripakett käte jälgimise seadme Leap Motion™ kontroller kasutamiseks robootika arendusplatvormil ROS] [Driver package for using Leap Motion™ controller on the robotics development platform ROS], BS thesis, 2018
*Martin Maidla, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60288 Avatud robotiarendusplatvormi Robotont omniliikumise ja odomeetria arendamine] [Omnimotion and odometry development for open robot development platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2018
*Raid Vellerind, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/56559 Avatud robotiarendusplatvormi ROS võimekuse loomine Tartu Ülikooli Robotexi robootikaplatvormile] [ROS driver development for the University of Tartu’s Robotex robotics platform], BS thesis, 2017
*Kalle-Gustav Kruus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/32440 Jalgpalliroboti löögimehhanismi elektroonikalahendus] [Driver circuit for a kicking mechanism of a football robot], BS thesis, 2013
*Sven Kautlenbach, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/25570 Autonoomne seade elastsusmooduli mõõtmiseks] [Electronic device for Young’s modulus measurements], BS thesis, 2011

[[Category:Theses Topics]]

Theses in Robotics

2025-07-09T21:14:57Z

Karl: /* Bachelor's theses */

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= Projects in Advanced Robotics =
''The main objective of the follwing projects is to give students experience in working with advanced robotics tehcnology. Our group is active in several R&D projects involving human-robot collaboration, intuitive teleoperation of robots, and autonomous navigation of unmanned mobile platforms. Our main software platforms are [http://www.ros.org/ Robot Operating System (ROS)] for developing software for advanced robot systems and [http://gazebosim.org/ Gazebo] for running realistic robotic simulations.''<br><br>
For further information, contact [[User:Karl|Karl Kruusamäe]].

The following is not an exhaustive list of all available thesis/research topics.

== Highlighted theses topics for 2025/2026 study year ==
# [[#LLM-based task planning for robots|LLM-based task planning for robots]]
# [[#ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers|ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers]]
# [[#SemuBOT: multiple topics|SemuBOT: multiple topics]]
# [[#ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface|ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface]]
# [[#Sign-language-based control for robots|Sign-language-based control for robots]]
# [[#Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education|Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education]]
# [[#Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle|Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle]]

== List of potential thesis topics ==
Our inventory includes but is not limited to:
<gallery mode="packed">
File:Youbot.png|120px|thumb|KUKA youBot
File:Ur5_left.png|120px|thumb|Universal Robot UR5
File:Franka_Emika_Panda.jpg|120px|thumb|Franka Emika Panda
File:Clearpath_Jackal.jpg|120px|thumb|Clearpath Jackal
File:Kinova_KG-3_Gripper.jpg|120px|thumb|Kinova 3-finger gripper
File:Xarm7.jpg|120px|thumb|UFACTORY xArm7
File:Robotont_banner.png|120px|thumb|robotont
File:Turtlebot3-waffle-pi.jpg|thumb|TurtleBot3
File:Parrot-bebop-2.jpg|thumb|Parrot Bebop 2
</gallery>

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=== ROBOTONT: Docker-Driven ROS Environment Switching ===
This thesis focuses on integrating Docker containers to manage and switch between different ROS (Robot Operating System) environments on Robotont. Currently, ROS is installed natively on Robotont's Ubuntu-based onboard computer, limiting flexibility in system recovery and configuration switching. The goal is to develop a Docker-based solution that allows users to switch between ROS environments directly from Robotont’s existing low-level menu interface.
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=== ROBOTONT: designing and implementing a communication protocol for additional devices ===
Robotont currently includes a designated area on its front for attaching additional devices, such as an ultrasonic range finder, a servo motor connected to an Arduino, or a MikroBUS device. This thesis aims to design and implement a standard communication protocol that will enable seamless integration and control of these devices through the high-level ROS framework running on Robotont’s onboard computer.
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=== ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers ===
Currently ROBOTONT uses Intel NUC as an onboard computer. The goal of this thesis is to validate Robotont's software stack on alternative compute devices (e.g. Raspi4, Intel Compute Stick, and NVIDIA Jetson Nano) and benchmark their performance for the most popular Robotont use-case demos (e.g. webapp teleop, ar-tag steering, 2D mapping, and 3D mapping). The objetive is to propose at least two different compute solutions: one that optimizes cost and another that optimizes for the performance.
<hr>

=== ROBOTONT Lite ===
The goal of this thesis is to optimize ROBOTONT platform for cost by replacing the onboard compute and sensor with low-cost alternatives but ensuring ROS/ROS2 software compatibility.
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=== ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface ===
The goal of this thesis is to integrate graphical programming solution (e.g. Scratch or Blockly) to enable programming of Robotont by non-experts. E.g. https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2011.13706
<hr>

=== SemuBOT: multiple topics ===
In 2023/2024 many topics are developed to support the development of open-source humanoid robot project SemuBOT (https://www.facebook.com/semubotmtu/)
<hr>

=== Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education ===
Potential Topics:
* Enhance the Robot's Speech/Natural Language Capabilities
* Build a Local Language Model for the RSC
* Develop and Program the Robot’s Behavior and Personality
* Build a Digital Twin Simulation for Multimodal Interaction
* Explore the Use of the RSC as an Affective Robot to Address Students’ Academic Emotions
* Explore and Implement Cybersecurity Measures for Social Robot

[https://github.com/orgs/RobotStudyCompanion/discussions/3 More info on Github] | reach out to farnaz.baksh@ut.ee for more info
<hr>

=== Virtual reality user interface (VRUI) for intuitive teleoperation system ===
[[Image:LeapMotion.png|200px|thumb|right|Detecting 2 hands with Leap Motion Controller]]
Enhancing the user-experience of a virtual reality UI developed by [https://github.com/ut-ims-robotics/vrui_rviz Georg Astok]. Potentially adding [http://www.osvr.org/hardware-devs.html virtual reality capability] to a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L25HHFd00rc gesture- and natural-language-based robot teleoperation system].
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[[Image:Temoto-working-principle-in-pics.png|x160px|Gesture-based teleoperation]]
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=== Modeling humans for human-robot interaction ===
True human-robot collaboration means that the robot must understand the actions, intention, and state of its human partner. This work invovlves using cameras and other human sensors for digitally representing and modelling humans. There are multiple stages for modeling: a) physical models of human kinematics and dynamics; b) higher level-models for recognizing human intent.<br>
[[Image:Skeletal ROS.PNG|x160px|ROS & Kinect & Skeleton-Markers Package]]
<hr>

=== Robotic avatar for telepresence ===
Integrating hand gestures and head movements to control a robot avatar in virtual reality user interface.
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=== Detection of hardware and software resources for smart integration of robots ===
Vast majority of today’s robotic applications rely on hard-coded device and algorithm usage. This project focuses on developing a Resource Snooper software, that can detect addition or removal of resources for the benefit of dynamic reconfiguration of robotic systems. This project is developed as a subsystem of [https://utnuclearroboticspublic.github.io/temoto2/index.html TeMoto].
<hr>

=== Human-Robot and Robot-Robot collaboration applications ===
Creating a demo or analysis of software capabilities related to human-robot or tobot-robot teams
* human-robot collaborative assembly
* distributed mapping; analysis and demo of existing ROS (e.g., segmap https://youtu.be/JJhEkIA1xSE) packages for multi-robot mapping
* Inaccessible region teamwork
**youbot+drone - a drone maps the environment (for example a maze) and ground vehicle uses this information to traverse the maze
**youbot+robotont - youbot cannot go up ledges but it can lift smaller robot, such as robotont, up a ledge.
<hr>

=== Mirroring human hand movements on industrial robots ===
The goal of this project is to integrate continuous control of industrial robot manipulator with a gestural telerobotics interface. The recommended tools for this thesis project are Leap Motion Controller or a standard web camera, Ultraleap, Universal Robot UR5 manipulator, and ROS.
<hr>

=== ROBOTONT: TeMoto for robotont ===
Swarm-management and UMRF-based task loading for robotont using [https://github.com/temoto-framework TeMoto] framework.
<hr>

=== Enhancing teleoperation control interface with augmented cues to provoke caution===
The task is to create a telerobot control interface where video feed from the remote site and/or a mixed-reality scene is augmented with visual cues to provoke caution in human operator.
<hr>

=== Robot-to-human interaction ===
As robots and autonomous machines start sharing the same space a humans, their actions need to be understood by the people occupying the same space. For instance, a human worker needs to understand what the robot partner is planning next or a pedestrian needs to clearly comprehend the behaviour of a driverless vehicle. To reduce the ambiguity, the robot needs mechanisms to convey its intent (whatever it is going to do next). The aim of the thesis is to outline existing methods for machines to convey their intent and develop a unified model interface for expressing that intent.
<hr>

=== Gaze-based handover prediction ===
When human needs to pass an object to a robot manipulator, the robot must understand where in 3D space the object handover occurs and then plan an appropriate motion. Human gaze can be used as the input for predicting which object to track. This thesis activities involve camera-based eye tracking and safe motion-planning.
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=== ROBOTONT: Human-height human-robot interface for Robotont ground robot ===
Robotont is an ankle-high flat mobile robot. For humans to interact with Robotont, there is a need for a compact and lightweight mechanical structure that is tall enough for comfortable human-robot interaction. The objective of the thesis is to develop the mechanical designs and build prototypes that ensure stable operation and meet the aesthetic requirements for use in public places.
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=== Stratos Explore Ultraleap demonstrator for robotics ===
The aim of this thesis is to systematically analyze the strengths and limitations of the Stratos Explore Ultraleap device in the context of controlling a robot. Subsequently implement a demonstrator application for showing off its applicability for robot control.
<hr>

=== Mixed-reality scene creation for vehicle teleoperation ===
Fusing different sensory feeds for creating high-usability teleoperation scene.
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=== Validation study for AR-based robot user-interfaces ===
Designing and carrying out a user study to validate the functionality and usability of an human-robot interface.
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=== Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle ===
The goal of this thesis is to develop the methodology for measuring the operator's situation awareness while operating an autonomous urban vehicle. Potential metrics could include driving accuracy, speed, and latency. This thesis will be conducted as part of the activities at the [https://adl.cs.ut.ee Autonomous Driving Lab].
<hr>

=== Sign-language-based control for robots ===
The goal of this thesis is to design and implement the means for interacting with a robot via conventional sign language, i.e. the human can command a robot by using sign language.
<hr>

=== LLM-based task planning for robots ===
The goal of this thesis is to enable high level task planning for autonomous robots for general purpose tasks. The thesis would leverage the LLM's reasoning and TeMoto Action Engine to achieve natural task negotiation, planning, and execution.
<hr>

= Completed projects =
== PhD theses ==
*Robert Valner, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/105994 Design of TeMoto, a software framework for dependable, adaptive, and collaborative autonomous robots] [TeMoto – töökindlate, adaptiivsete ja koostöövõimeliste autonoomsete robotite arendamise tarkvararaamistik], PhD thesis, 2024
*Houman Masnavi, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/91394 Visibility aware navigation] [Nähtavust arvestav navigatsioon], PhD thesis, 2023

== Masters's theses ==
*Asier Mandiola Arrizabalaga, Haptic-Based Teleoperation of Robots, MS thesis, 2025
*Dāvis Krūminš, Web-based Robotics Lab for Effortless ROS2 Development, MS thesis, 2025
*Julian Rene Leclerc, Natural Language Human-Robot Interaction: A Modular Framework for Conversational Robot Control Using Large Language Models, MS thesis, 2025
*Miriam Calafa’, Designing Multimodal Emotional Expression for a Robotic Study Companion, MS thesis, 2025
*Iryna Hurova, Model-based Planning Using GPU-accelerated Simulator as a World Model, MS thesis, 2025
*Sander Toma Võrk, Elektrooniliste termomeetrite automaatse kalibreerimissüsteemi väljatöötamine ja rakendamine, MS thesis, 2025
*Carl Hjalmar Love Hult, SurfMotion: An Open Source Pipeline for Robotic Pipe Cutting and Welding, MS thesis, 2025
*Paola Avalos Conchas, Socially Aware Planning for Indoor Navigation, MS thesis, 2025
*Robert Allik, Validation of NoMaD as a Global Planner for Mobile Robots, MS thesis, 2024
*Rauno Põlluäär, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=79393 Designing and Implementing a Bird’s-eye View Interface for a Self-driving Vehicle’s Teleoperation System] [Isejuhtiva sõiduki kaugjuhtimissüsteemile linnuvaate kasutajaliidese loomine], MS thesis, 2024
*Gautier Reynes, VR-Enhanced Remote Inspection Framework for Semi-Autonomous Robot Fleet, MS thesis, 2024
*Eva Mõtshärg, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=77385 3D-prinditava kere disain ja analüüs vabavaralisele haridusrobotile Robotont] [Design and Analysis of a 3D Printable Chassis for the Open Source Educational Robot Robotont], MS thesis, 2023
*Farnaz Baksh, [https://dspace.ut.ee/items/a7a9cc15-27e9-450c-94e8-3267f0c95c56 An Open-source Robotic Study Companion for University Students] [Avatud lähtekoodiga robotõpikaaslane üliõpilastele], MS thesis, 2023
*Igor Rybalskii, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83028 Augmented reality (AR) for enabling human-robot collaboration with ROS robots] [Liitreaalsus inimese ja roboti koostöö võimaldamiseks ROS-i robotitega], MS thesis, 2022
*Md. Maniruzzaman, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83025 Object search and retrieval in indoor environment using a Mobile Manipulator] [Objektide otsimine ja teisaldamine siseruumides mobiilse manipulaatori abil], MS thesis, 2022
*Allan Kustavus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72651 Design and Implementation of a Generalized Resource Management Architecture in the TeMoto Software Framework] [Üldise ressursihalduri disain ja teostus TeMoto tarkvara raamistikule], MS thesis, 2021
*Kristina Meister, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72350 External human-vehicle interaction - a study in the context of an autonomous ride-hailing service], MS thesis, 2021
*Muhammad Usman, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72126 Development of an Optimization-Based Motion Planner and Its ROS Interface for a Non-Holonomic Mobile Manipulator] [Optimeerimisele baseeruva liikumisplaneerija arendamine ja selle ROSi liides mitteholonoomse mobiilse manipulaatori jaoks], MS thesis, 2020
*Maarika Oidekivi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72119 Masina kavatsuse väljendamine ja tõlgendamine] [Communicating and interpreting machine intent], MS thesis, 2020
*Houman Masnavi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72118 Multi-Robot Motion Planning for Shared Payload Transportation] [Rajaplaneerimine multi-robot süsteemile jagatud lasti transportimisel], MS thesis, 2020
*Fabian Ernesto Parra Gil, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72112 Implementation of Robot Manager Subsystem for Temoto Software Framework] [Robotite Halduri alamsüsteemi väljatöötamine tarkvararaamistikule TEMOTO], MS thesis, 2020
*Zafarullah, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72125 Gaze Assisted Neural Network based Prediction of End-Point of Human Reaching Trajectories], MS thesis, 2020
*Madis K Nigol, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64339 Õppematerjalid robotplatvormile Robotont] [Study materials for robot platform Robotont], MS thesis, 2019
*Renno Raudmäe, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64341 Avatud robotplatvorm Robotont] [Open source robotics platform Robotont], MS thesis, 2019
*Asif Sattar, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64352 Human detection and distance estimation with monocular camera using YOLOv3 neural network] [Inimeste tuvastamine ning kauguse hindamine kasutades kaamerat ning YOLOv3 tehisnärvivõrku], MS thesis, 2019
*Ragnar Margus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64337 Kergliiklusvahendite jagamisteenuseks vajaliku positsioneerimismooduli loomine ja uurimine] [Develoment and testing of a IoT module for electric vehicle sharing service], MS thesis, 2019
*Pavel Šumejko, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64320 Robust Solution for Extrinsic Calibration of a 2D Laser-Rangefinder and a Monocular USB Camera] [Meetod 2D laserkaugusmõõdiku ja USB-kaamera väliseks kalibreerimiseks], MS thesis, 2019
*Dzvezdana Arsovska, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64321 Building an Efficient and Secure Software Supply Pipeline for Aerial Robotics Application] [Efektiivne ja turvaline tarkvaraarendusahel lennurobootika rakenduses], MS thesis, 2019
*Tõnis Tiimus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60713 Visuaalselt esilekutsutud potentsiaalidel põhinev aju-arvuti liides robootika rakendustes] [A VEP-based BCI for robotics applications], MS thesis, 2018
*Martin Appo, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60718 Hardware-agnostic compliant control ROS package for collaborative industrial manipulators] [Riistvarapaindlik ROSi tarkvarapakett tööstuslike robotite mööndlikuks juhtimiseks], MS thesis, 2018
*Hassan Mahmoud Shehawy Elhanash, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60711 Optical Tracking of Forearm for Classifying Fingers Poses] [Küünarvarre visuaalne jälgimine ennustamaks sõrmede asendeid], MS thesis, 2018

== Bachelor's theses ==
*Oliver Voorel, Humanoidrobot Semuboti toitesüsteemi uuendamine, BS thesis, 2025
*Karl Rahn, Millimeeterlaine radari integreerimine avatud lähtekoodiga muruniiduki platvormil Open Mower, BS thesis, 2025
*Mattias Mäe, Sõiduki kaugjuhtimise viivituse mõõtmine, BS thesis, 2025
*Jürgen Kottise, Dockeri konteineritel põhinev haldustarkvara Robotont 3 õpperobotile, BS thesis, 2025
*Martin Kaur, Servodel põhinev sotsiaalse robotkäe süsteem SemuBotile, BS thesis, 2025
*Karl-Jürgen Siilak, Mass Portal Grand Pharaoh XD 3D-printeri uuendamine, BS thesis, 2025
*Usman Ali Khan, Graphical programming interface for ROBOTONT, an open-source educational robot, BS thesis, 2025
*Robina Zvirgzdina, Development of an Autonomous Open-Source Inventory Performance Robot for the University of Tartu Library, BS thesis, 2025
*Omar Huseynli, ROS integration for the Semubot robot, BS thesis, 2025
*Albert Unn, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=79937 Suhtlusvõimekuse arendamine sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot] [Developing the ability to communicate for SemuBot, a social humanoid robot], BS thesis, 2024
*Veronika-Marina Volynets, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99943 Development of Control Electronics and Program for Robotont's Height Adjustment Mechanism] [Juhtelektroonika ja programmi väljatöötamine Robotondi kõrguse reguleerimise mehhanismile], BS thesis, 2024
*Nikita Kurenkov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99880 Flexible Screen Integration and Development of Neck Movement Mechanism for Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Humanoidroboti näo lahenduse leidmine ja rakendamine; humanoidroboti jaoks kaela mehhanismi väljatöötamine], BS thesis, 2024
*Elchin Huseynov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99668 Design and Control of a Social Humanoid Robot - SemuBot’s Hand] [Sotsiaalse Humanoidroboti Disain ja Juhtimine - SemuBoti Käsi], BS thesis, 2024
*Veronika Podliesnova, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99636 Real-Time Detection of Robot Failures by Monitoring Operator’s Brain Activity with EEG-based Brain-Computer Interface] [Reaalajas Robotirikke Tuvastamine Operaatori Ajutegevuse Jälgimise teel EEG-põhise Aju-Arvuti Liidese abil], BS thesis, 2024
*Märten Josh Peedimaa, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Rhea: An Open-Source Table Tennis Ball Launcher Robot for Multiball Training] [Avatud lähtekoodiga lauatennise palliviske robot mitmikpall treenimiseks], BS thesis, 2024
*Karl Sander Vinkel, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Laadimisjaama ja transportkesta väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of charging dock and transport case for Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Raimo Köidam, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Valguslahenduse tarkvara väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of light solution software for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Robert Valge, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Toitepinge ja tarbevoolu monitoorimine ning toitehalduse püsivara loomine õpperobotil Robotont] [Monitoring supply voltage and current consumption and creating firmware for Robotont’s power management system], BS thesis, 2024
*Leonid Tšigrinski, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Õpperoboti Robotont püsivara arhitektuuri uuendamine] [Education robot "Robotont" firmware architecture updating], BS thesis, 2024
*Andres Sakk, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Avatud robotplatvormi Robotont 3 kasutajaliidese väljatöötamine] [Development of a user interface for the open robotics platform Robotont 3], BS thesis, 2024
*Kaur Kullamäe, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Elektroonikalahendus ja püsivara robotkäe juhtimiseks sotsiaalsel humanoidrobotil SemuBot] [Building the SemuBot arm electronics system], BS thesis, 2024
*Kristjan Madis Kask, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Käe mehaanika disain sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot] [Arm mechanics design for social humanoid robot SemuBot], BS thesis, 2024
*Sven-Ervin Paap, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet ROS2 draiver õpperobotile Robotont] [ROS2 driver for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Timur Nizamov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99592 Audio System for the Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Helisüsteem sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot], BS thesis, 2024
*Georgs Narbuts, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99554 Holonomic Motion Drive System of a Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Sotsiaalse humanoidroboti SemuBoti holonoomne liikuv ajamisüsteem], BS thesis, 2024
*Iryna Hurova, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90638 Kitting station of the learning factory] [Õppetehase komplekteerimisjaam], BS thesis, 2023
*Paola Avalos Conchas, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90641 Payload transportation system of a learning factory] [Õppetehase kasuliku koorma transpordisüsteem], BS thesis, 2023
*Pille Pärnalaas, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93431 Pöördpõik ajami arendus robotplatvormile Robotont] [Development of swerve drive for robotic platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Carl Hjalmar Love Hult, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90673 Using and Evaluating the Real-time Spatial Perception System Hydra in Real-world Scenarios] [Reaalajas toimiva ruumilise taju süsteemi Hydra kasutamine ja hindamine praktilistes stsenaariumides], BS thesis, 2023
*Priit Rooden, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93432 Autonoomse laadimislahenduse väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of an autonomous charging solution for the robot platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Marko Muro, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93429 Robotondi akulahenduse ning 12 V pingeregulaatori prototüüpimine] [Prototyping battery solution and 12 V voltage regulator for Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Danel Leppenen, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93427 Nav2 PYIF: Python-based Motion Planning for ROS 2 Navigation 2] [Nav 2 PYIF: Pythoni põhine liikumise planeerija ROS 2 Navigation 2-le], BS thesis, 2023
*Kertrud Geddily Küüt, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93424 Kõrgust reguleeriv mehhanism Robotondile] [Height adjusting mechanism for Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Ingvar Drikkit, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93421 Lisaseadmete võimekuse arendamine haridusrobotile Robotont] [Developing add-on device support for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Kristo Pool, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93430 MoveIt 2 õppematerjalid] [Learning materials for MoveIt 2], BS thesis, 2023
*Erki Veeväli, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93434 Development of a Continuous Teleoperation System for Urban Road Vehicle] [Linnasõiduki pideva kaugjuhtimissüsteemi arendus], BS thesis, 2023
*Aleksandra Doroshenko, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93420 Haiglates inimesi juhatava roboti disain] [Hospital guide robot design], BS thesis, 2023
*Hui Shi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83043 Expanding the Open-source ROS Software Pack age opencv_apps with Dedicated Blob Detection Functionality] [Avatud lähtekoodiga ROS-i tarkvarakimbu opencv_apps laiendamine laigutuvasti funktsioonaalsusega], BS thesis, 2022
*Dāvis Krūmiņš, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83040 Web-based learning and software development environment for remote access of ROS robots] [Veebipõhine õppe- ja tarkvaraarenduse keskkond ROS robotite juurdepääsuks kaugteel], BS thesis, 2022
*Anna Jakovleva, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83037 Roboquiz - an interactive human-robot game] [Roboquiz - interaktiivne inimese ja roboti mäng], BS thesis, 2022
*Kristjan Laht, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=74702&year=2022Robot Localization with Fiducial Markers] [Roboti lokaliseerimine koordinaatmärkidega], BS thesis, 2022
*Hans Pärtel Pani, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83008 ROS draiver pehmerobootika haaratsile] [ROS Driver for Soft Robotic Gripper], BS thesis, 2022
*Markus Erik Sügis, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83015 Jagatud juhtimise põhimõttel realiseeritud robotite kaugjuhtimissüsteem] [A continuous teleoperating system based on shared control concept], BS thesis, 2022
*Taaniel Küla, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83007 ROS2 platvormile keevitusroboti tarkvara portotüübi loomine kasutades UR5 robot-manipulaatorit] [Welding robot software prototype for ROS2 using UR5 robot arm], BS thesis, 2022
*Rauno Põlluäär, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72672 Veebirakendus-põhine kasutajaliides avatud robotplatvormi Robotont juhtimiseks ja haldamiseks] [Web application-based user interface for controlling and managing open-source robotics platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2021
*Hendrik Olesk, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72664 Nägemisulatuses kaugjuhitava mobiilse robotmanipulaatori kasutajamugavuse tõstmine] [Improving the usability of a mobile manipulator robot for line-of-sight remote control], BS thesis, 2021
*Tarvi Tepandi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72665 Segareaalsusel põhinev kasutajaliides mobiilse roboti kaugjuhtimiseks Microsoft HoloLens 2 vahendusel] [Mixed-reality user interface for teleoperating mobile robots with Microsoft HoloLens 2], BS thesis, 2021
*Rudolf Põldma, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72674 Tartu linna Narva maantee ringristmiku digikaksik] [Digital twin for Narva street roundabout in Tartu], BS thesis, 2021
*Kwasi Akuamoah Boateng, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72804 Digital Twin of a Teaching and Learning Robotics Lab] [Robotite õpetamise ja õppimise labori digitaalne kaksik], BS thesis, 2021
*Karina Sein, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72102 Eestikeelse kõnesünteesi võimaldamine robootika arendusplatvormil ROS] [Enabling Estonian speech synthesis on the Robot Operating System (ROS)], BS thesis, 2020
*Ranno Mäesepp, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72100 Takistuste vältimise lahendus õpperobotile Robotont] [Obstacle avoidance solution for educational robot platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2020
*Igor Rybalskii, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72060 Gesture Detection Software for Human-Robot Collaboration] [Žestituvastus tarkvara inimese ja roboti koostööks], BS thesis, 2020
*Meelis Pihlap, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64292 Mitme roboti koostöö funktsionaalsuste väljatöötamine tarkvararaamistikule TeMoto] [Multi-robot collaboration functionalities for robot software development framework TeMoto], BS thesis, 2019
*Kaarel Mark, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64290 Liitreaalsuse kasutamine tootmisprotsessis asukohtade määramisel] [Augmented reality for location determination in manufacturing], BS thesis, 2019
*Kätriin Julle, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64279 Roboti KUKA youBot riistvara ja ROS-tarkvara uuendamine] [Upgrading robot KUKA youBot’s hardware and ROS-software], BS thesis, 2019
*Georg Astok, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64274 Roboti juhtimine virtuaalreaalsuses kasutades ROS-raamistikku] [Creating virtual reality user interface using only ROS framework], BS thesis, 2019
*Martin Hallist, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64275 Robotipõhine kaugkohalolu käte liigutuste ülekandmiseks] [Teleoperation robot for arms motions], BS thesis, 2019
*Ahmed Hassan Helmy Mohamed, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/63946 Software integration of autonomous robot system for mixing and serving drinks] [Jooke valmistava ja serveeriva robotsüsteemi tarkvaralahendus], BS thesis, 2019
*Kristo Allaje, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60294 Draiveripakett käte jälgimise seadme Leap Motion™ kontroller kasutamiseks robootika arendusplatvormil ROS] [Driver package for using Leap Motion™ controller on the robotics development platform ROS], BS thesis, 2018
*Martin Maidla, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60288 Avatud robotiarendusplatvormi Robotont omniliikumise ja odomeetria arendamine] [Omnimotion and odometry development for open robot development platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2018
*Raid Vellerind, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/56559 Avatud robotiarendusplatvormi ROS võimekuse loomine Tartu Ülikooli Robotexi robootikaplatvormile] [ROS driver development for the University of Tartu’s Robotex robotics platform], BS thesis, 2017
*Kalle-Gustav Kruus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/32440 Jalgpalliroboti löögimehhanismi elektroonikalahendus] [Driver circuit for a kicking mechanism of a football robot], BS thesis, 2013
*Sven Kautlenbach, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/25570 Autonoomne seade elastsusmooduli mõõtmiseks] [Electronic device for Young’s modulus measurements], BS thesis, 2011

[[Category:Theses Topics]]

Theses in Robotics

2025-07-09T21:10:29Z

Karl: /* Bachelor's theses */

[[Category:IMS-robotics]]
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= Projects in Advanced Robotics =
''The main objective of the follwing projects is to give students experience in working with advanced robotics tehcnology. Our group is active in several R&D projects involving human-robot collaboration, intuitive teleoperation of robots, and autonomous navigation of unmanned mobile platforms. Our main software platforms are [http://www.ros.org/ Robot Operating System (ROS)] for developing software for advanced robot systems and [http://gazebosim.org/ Gazebo] for running realistic robotic simulations.''<br><br>
For further information, contact [[User:Karl|Karl Kruusamäe]].

The following is not an exhaustive list of all available thesis/research topics.

== Highlighted theses topics for 2025/2026 study year ==
# [[#LLM-based task planning for robots|LLM-based task planning for robots]]
# [[#ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers|ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers]]
# [[#SemuBOT: multiple topics|SemuBOT: multiple topics]]
# [[#ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface|ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface]]
# [[#Sign-language-based control for robots|Sign-language-based control for robots]]
# [[#Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education|Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education]]
# [[#Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle|Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle]]

== List of potential thesis topics ==
Our inventory includes but is not limited to:
<gallery mode="packed">
File:Youbot.png|120px|thumb|KUKA youBot
File:Ur5_left.png|120px|thumb|Universal Robot UR5
File:Franka_Emika_Panda.jpg|120px|thumb|Franka Emika Panda
File:Clearpath_Jackal.jpg|120px|thumb|Clearpath Jackal
File:Kinova_KG-3_Gripper.jpg|120px|thumb|Kinova 3-finger gripper
File:Xarm7.jpg|120px|thumb|UFACTORY xArm7
File:Robotont_banner.png|120px|thumb|robotont
File:Turtlebot3-waffle-pi.jpg|thumb|TurtleBot3
File:Parrot-bebop-2.jpg|thumb|Parrot Bebop 2
</gallery>

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=== ROBOTONT: Docker-Driven ROS Environment Switching ===
This thesis focuses on integrating Docker containers to manage and switch between different ROS (Robot Operating System) environments on Robotont. Currently, ROS is installed natively on Robotont's Ubuntu-based onboard computer, limiting flexibility in system recovery and configuration switching. The goal is to develop a Docker-based solution that allows users to switch between ROS environments directly from Robotont’s existing low-level menu interface.
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=== ROBOTONT: designing and implementing a communication protocol for additional devices ===
Robotont currently includes a designated area on its front for attaching additional devices, such as an ultrasonic range finder, a servo motor connected to an Arduino, or a MikroBUS device. This thesis aims to design and implement a standard communication protocol that will enable seamless integration and control of these devices through the high-level ROS framework running on Robotont’s onboard computer.
<hr>

=== ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers ===
Currently ROBOTONT uses Intel NUC as an onboard computer. The goal of this thesis is to validate Robotont's software stack on alternative compute devices (e.g. Raspi4, Intel Compute Stick, and NVIDIA Jetson Nano) and benchmark their performance for the most popular Robotont use-case demos (e.g. webapp teleop, ar-tag steering, 2D mapping, and 3D mapping). The objetive is to propose at least two different compute solutions: one that optimizes cost and another that optimizes for the performance.
<hr>

=== ROBOTONT Lite ===
The goal of this thesis is to optimize ROBOTONT platform for cost by replacing the onboard compute and sensor with low-cost alternatives but ensuring ROS/ROS2 software compatibility.
<hr>

=== ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface ===
The goal of this thesis is to integrate graphical programming solution (e.g. Scratch or Blockly) to enable programming of Robotont by non-experts. E.g. https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2011.13706
<hr>

=== SemuBOT: multiple topics ===
In 2023/2024 many topics are developed to support the development of open-source humanoid robot project SemuBOT (https://www.facebook.com/semubotmtu/)
<hr>

=== Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education ===
Potential Topics:
* Enhance the Robot's Speech/Natural Language Capabilities
* Build a Local Language Model for the RSC
* Develop and Program the Robot’s Behavior and Personality
* Build a Digital Twin Simulation for Multimodal Interaction
* Explore the Use of the RSC as an Affective Robot to Address Students’ Academic Emotions
* Explore and Implement Cybersecurity Measures for Social Robot

[https://github.com/orgs/RobotStudyCompanion/discussions/3 More info on Github] | reach out to farnaz.baksh@ut.ee for more info
<hr>

=== Virtual reality user interface (VRUI) for intuitive teleoperation system ===
[[Image:LeapMotion.png|200px|thumb|right|Detecting 2 hands with Leap Motion Controller]]
Enhancing the user-experience of a virtual reality UI developed by [https://github.com/ut-ims-robotics/vrui_rviz Georg Astok]. Potentially adding [http://www.osvr.org/hardware-devs.html virtual reality capability] to a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L25HHFd00rc gesture- and natural-language-based robot teleoperation system].
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[[Image:Temoto-working-principle-in-pics.png|x160px|Gesture-based teleoperation]]
<hr>

=== Modeling humans for human-robot interaction ===
True human-robot collaboration means that the robot must understand the actions, intention, and state of its human partner. This work invovlves using cameras and other human sensors for digitally representing and modelling humans. There are multiple stages for modeling: a) physical models of human kinematics and dynamics; b) higher level-models for recognizing human intent.<br>
[[Image:Skeletal ROS.PNG|x160px|ROS & Kinect & Skeleton-Markers Package]]
<hr>

=== Robotic avatar for telepresence ===
Integrating hand gestures and head movements to control a robot avatar in virtual reality user interface.
<hr>

=== Detection of hardware and software resources for smart integration of robots ===
Vast majority of today’s robotic applications rely on hard-coded device and algorithm usage. This project focuses on developing a Resource Snooper software, that can detect addition or removal of resources for the benefit of dynamic reconfiguration of robotic systems. This project is developed as a subsystem of [https://utnuclearroboticspublic.github.io/temoto2/index.html TeMoto].
<hr>

=== Human-Robot and Robot-Robot collaboration applications ===
Creating a demo or analysis of software capabilities related to human-robot or tobot-robot teams
* human-robot collaborative assembly
* distributed mapping; analysis and demo of existing ROS (e.g., segmap https://youtu.be/JJhEkIA1xSE) packages for multi-robot mapping
* Inaccessible region teamwork
**youbot+drone - a drone maps the environment (for example a maze) and ground vehicle uses this information to traverse the maze
**youbot+robotont - youbot cannot go up ledges but it can lift smaller robot, such as robotont, up a ledge.
<hr>

=== Mirroring human hand movements on industrial robots ===
The goal of this project is to integrate continuous control of industrial robot manipulator with a gestural telerobotics interface. The recommended tools for this thesis project are Leap Motion Controller or a standard web camera, Ultraleap, Universal Robot UR5 manipulator, and ROS.
<hr>

=== ROBOTONT: TeMoto for robotont ===
Swarm-management and UMRF-based task loading for robotont using [https://github.com/temoto-framework TeMoto] framework.
<hr>

=== Enhancing teleoperation control interface with augmented cues to provoke caution===
The task is to create a telerobot control interface where video feed from the remote site and/or a mixed-reality scene is augmented with visual cues to provoke caution in human operator.
<hr>

=== Robot-to-human interaction ===
As robots and autonomous machines start sharing the same space a humans, their actions need to be understood by the people occupying the same space. For instance, a human worker needs to understand what the robot partner is planning next or a pedestrian needs to clearly comprehend the behaviour of a driverless vehicle. To reduce the ambiguity, the robot needs mechanisms to convey its intent (whatever it is going to do next). The aim of the thesis is to outline existing methods for machines to convey their intent and develop a unified model interface for expressing that intent.
<hr>

=== Gaze-based handover prediction ===
When human needs to pass an object to a robot manipulator, the robot must understand where in 3D space the object handover occurs and then plan an appropriate motion. Human gaze can be used as the input for predicting which object to track. This thesis activities involve camera-based eye tracking and safe motion-planning.
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=== ROBOTONT: Human-height human-robot interface for Robotont ground robot ===
Robotont is an ankle-high flat mobile robot. For humans to interact with Robotont, there is a need for a compact and lightweight mechanical structure that is tall enough for comfortable human-robot interaction. The objective of the thesis is to develop the mechanical designs and build prototypes that ensure stable operation and meet the aesthetic requirements for use in public places.
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=== Stratos Explore Ultraleap demonstrator for robotics ===
The aim of this thesis is to systematically analyze the strengths and limitations of the Stratos Explore Ultraleap device in the context of controlling a robot. Subsequently implement a demonstrator application for showing off its applicability for robot control.
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=== Mixed-reality scene creation for vehicle teleoperation ===
Fusing different sensory feeds for creating high-usability teleoperation scene.
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=== Validation study for AR-based robot user-interfaces ===
Designing and carrying out a user study to validate the functionality and usability of an human-robot interface.
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=== Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle ===
The goal of this thesis is to develop the methodology for measuring the operator's situation awareness while operating an autonomous urban vehicle. Potential metrics could include driving accuracy, speed, and latency. This thesis will be conducted as part of the activities at the [https://adl.cs.ut.ee Autonomous Driving Lab].
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=== Sign-language-based control for robots ===
The goal of this thesis is to design and implement the means for interacting with a robot via conventional sign language, i.e. the human can command a robot by using sign language.
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=== LLM-based task planning for robots ===
The goal of this thesis is to enable high level task planning for autonomous robots for general purpose tasks. The thesis would leverage the LLM's reasoning and TeMoto Action Engine to achieve natural task negotiation, planning, and execution.
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= Completed projects =
== PhD theses ==
*Robert Valner, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/105994 Design of TeMoto, a software framework for dependable, adaptive, and collaborative autonomous robots] [TeMoto – töökindlate, adaptiivsete ja koostöövõimeliste autonoomsete robotite arendamise tarkvararaamistik], PhD thesis, 2024
*Houman Masnavi, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/91394 Visibility aware navigation] [Nähtavust arvestav navigatsioon], PhD thesis, 2023

== Masters's theses ==
*Asier Mandiola Arrizabalaga, Haptic-Based Teleoperation of Robots, MS thesis, 2025
*Dāvis Krūminš, Web-based Robotics Lab for Effortless ROS2 Development, MS thesis, 2025
*Julian Rene Leclerc, Natural Language Human-Robot Interaction: A Modular Framework for Conversational Robot Control Using Large Language Models, MS thesis, 2025
*Miriam Calafa’, Designing Multimodal Emotional Expression for a Robotic Study Companion, MS thesis, 2025
*Iryna Hurova, Model-based Planning Using GPU-accelerated Simulator as a World Model, MS thesis, 2025
*Sander Toma Võrk, Elektrooniliste termomeetrite automaatse kalibreerimissüsteemi väljatöötamine ja rakendamine, MS thesis, 2025
*Carl Hjalmar Love Hult, SurfMotion: An Open Source Pipeline for Robotic Pipe Cutting and Welding, MS thesis, 2025
*Paola Avalos Conchas, Socially Aware Planning for Indoor Navigation, MS thesis, 2025
*Robert Allik, Validation of NoMaD as a Global Planner for Mobile Robots, MS thesis, 2024
*Rauno Põlluäär, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=79393 Designing and Implementing a Bird’s-eye View Interface for a Self-driving Vehicle’s Teleoperation System] [Isejuhtiva sõiduki kaugjuhtimissüsteemile linnuvaate kasutajaliidese loomine], MS thesis, 2024
*Gautier Reynes, VR-Enhanced Remote Inspection Framework for Semi-Autonomous Robot Fleet, MS thesis, 2024
*Eva Mõtshärg, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=77385 3D-prinditava kere disain ja analüüs vabavaralisele haridusrobotile Robotont] [Design and Analysis of a 3D Printable Chassis for the Open Source Educational Robot Robotont], MS thesis, 2023
*Farnaz Baksh, [https://dspace.ut.ee/items/a7a9cc15-27e9-450c-94e8-3267f0c95c56 An Open-source Robotic Study Companion for University Students] [Avatud lähtekoodiga robotõpikaaslane üliõpilastele], MS thesis, 2023
*Igor Rybalskii, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83028 Augmented reality (AR) for enabling human-robot collaboration with ROS robots] [Liitreaalsus inimese ja roboti koostöö võimaldamiseks ROS-i robotitega], MS thesis, 2022
*Md. Maniruzzaman, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83025 Object search and retrieval in indoor environment using a Mobile Manipulator] [Objektide otsimine ja teisaldamine siseruumides mobiilse manipulaatori abil], MS thesis, 2022
*Allan Kustavus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72651 Design and Implementation of a Generalized Resource Management Architecture in the TeMoto Software Framework] [Üldise ressursihalduri disain ja teostus TeMoto tarkvara raamistikule], MS thesis, 2021
*Kristina Meister, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72350 External human-vehicle interaction - a study in the context of an autonomous ride-hailing service], MS thesis, 2021
*Muhammad Usman, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72126 Development of an Optimization-Based Motion Planner and Its ROS Interface for a Non-Holonomic Mobile Manipulator] [Optimeerimisele baseeruva liikumisplaneerija arendamine ja selle ROSi liides mitteholonoomse mobiilse manipulaatori jaoks], MS thesis, 2020
*Maarika Oidekivi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72119 Masina kavatsuse väljendamine ja tõlgendamine] [Communicating and interpreting machine intent], MS thesis, 2020
*Houman Masnavi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72118 Multi-Robot Motion Planning for Shared Payload Transportation] [Rajaplaneerimine multi-robot süsteemile jagatud lasti transportimisel], MS thesis, 2020
*Fabian Ernesto Parra Gil, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72112 Implementation of Robot Manager Subsystem for Temoto Software Framework] [Robotite Halduri alamsüsteemi väljatöötamine tarkvararaamistikule TEMOTO], MS thesis, 2020
*Zafarullah, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72125 Gaze Assisted Neural Network based Prediction of End-Point of Human Reaching Trajectories], MS thesis, 2020
*Madis K Nigol, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64339 Õppematerjalid robotplatvormile Robotont] [Study materials for robot platform Robotont], MS thesis, 2019
*Renno Raudmäe, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64341 Avatud robotplatvorm Robotont] [Open source robotics platform Robotont], MS thesis, 2019
*Asif Sattar, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64352 Human detection and distance estimation with monocular camera using YOLOv3 neural network] [Inimeste tuvastamine ning kauguse hindamine kasutades kaamerat ning YOLOv3 tehisnärvivõrku], MS thesis, 2019
*Ragnar Margus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64337 Kergliiklusvahendite jagamisteenuseks vajaliku positsioneerimismooduli loomine ja uurimine] [Develoment and testing of a IoT module for electric vehicle sharing service], MS thesis, 2019
*Pavel Šumejko, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64320 Robust Solution for Extrinsic Calibration of a 2D Laser-Rangefinder and a Monocular USB Camera] [Meetod 2D laserkaugusmõõdiku ja USB-kaamera väliseks kalibreerimiseks], MS thesis, 2019
*Dzvezdana Arsovska, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64321 Building an Efficient and Secure Software Supply Pipeline for Aerial Robotics Application] [Efektiivne ja turvaline tarkvaraarendusahel lennurobootika rakenduses], MS thesis, 2019
*Tõnis Tiimus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60713 Visuaalselt esilekutsutud potentsiaalidel põhinev aju-arvuti liides robootika rakendustes] [A VEP-based BCI for robotics applications], MS thesis, 2018
*Martin Appo, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60718 Hardware-agnostic compliant control ROS package for collaborative industrial manipulators] [Riistvarapaindlik ROSi tarkvarapakett tööstuslike robotite mööndlikuks juhtimiseks], MS thesis, 2018
*Hassan Mahmoud Shehawy Elhanash, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60711 Optical Tracking of Forearm for Classifying Fingers Poses] [Küünarvarre visuaalne jälgimine ennustamaks sõrmede asendeid], MS thesis, 2018

== Bachelor's theses ==
*Oliver Voorel, Humanoidrobot Semuboti toitesüsteemi uuendamine, BS thesis, 2025
*Karl Rahn, Millimeeterlaine radari integreerimine avatud lähtekoodiga muruniiduki platvormil Open Mower, BS thesis, 2025
*Mattias Mäe, Sõiduki kaugjuhtimise viivituse mõõtmine, BS thesis, 2025
*Jürgen Kottise, Dockeri konteineritel põhinev haldustarkvara Robotont 3 õpperobotile, BS thesis, 2025
*Martin Kaur, Servodel põhinev sotsiaalse robotkäe süsteem SemuBotile, BS thesis, 2025
*Karl-Jürgen Siilak, Mass Portal Grand Pharaoh XD 3D-printeri uuendamine, BS thesis, 2025
*Usman, , BS thesis, 2025
*Robina, , BS thesis, 2025
*Omar, , BS thesis, 2025
*Albert Unn, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=79937 Suhtlusvõimekuse arendamine sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot] [Developing the ability to communicate for SemuBot, a social humanoid robot], BS thesis, 2024
*Veronika-Marina Volynets, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99943 Development of Control Electronics and Program for Robotont's Height Adjustment Mechanism] [Juhtelektroonika ja programmi väljatöötamine Robotondi kõrguse reguleerimise mehhanismile], BS thesis, 2024
*Nikita Kurenkov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99880 Flexible Screen Integration and Development of Neck Movement Mechanism for Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Humanoidroboti näo lahenduse leidmine ja rakendamine; humanoidroboti jaoks kaela mehhanismi väljatöötamine], BS thesis, 2024
*Elchin Huseynov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99668 Design and Control of a Social Humanoid Robot - SemuBot’s Hand] [Sotsiaalse Humanoidroboti Disain ja Juhtimine - SemuBoti Käsi], BS thesis, 2024
*Veronika Podliesnova, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99636 Real-Time Detection of Robot Failures by Monitoring Operator’s Brain Activity with EEG-based Brain-Computer Interface] [Reaalajas Robotirikke Tuvastamine Operaatori Ajutegevuse Jälgimise teel EEG-põhise Aju-Arvuti Liidese abil], BS thesis, 2024
*Märten Josh Peedimaa, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Rhea: An Open-Source Table Tennis Ball Launcher Robot for Multiball Training] [Avatud lähtekoodiga lauatennise palliviske robot mitmikpall treenimiseks], BS thesis, 2024
*Karl Sander Vinkel, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Laadimisjaama ja transportkesta väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of charging dock and transport case for Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Raimo Köidam, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Valguslahenduse tarkvara väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of light solution software for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Robert Valge, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Toitepinge ja tarbevoolu monitoorimine ning toitehalduse püsivara loomine õpperobotil Robotont] [Monitoring supply voltage and current consumption and creating firmware for Robotont’s power management system], BS thesis, 2024
*Leonid Tšigrinski, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Õpperoboti Robotont püsivara arhitektuuri uuendamine] [Education robot "Robotont" firmware architecture updating], BS thesis, 2024
*Andres Sakk, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Avatud robotplatvormi Robotont 3 kasutajaliidese väljatöötamine] [Development of a user interface for the open robotics platform Robotont 3], BS thesis, 2024
*Kaur Kullamäe, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Elektroonikalahendus ja püsivara robotkäe juhtimiseks sotsiaalsel humanoidrobotil SemuBot] [Building the SemuBot arm electronics system], BS thesis, 2024
*Kristjan Madis Kask, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Käe mehaanika disain sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot] [Arm mechanics design for social humanoid robot SemuBot], BS thesis, 2024
*Sven-Ervin Paap, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet ROS2 draiver õpperobotile Robotont] [ROS2 driver for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Timur Nizamov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99592 Audio System for the Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Helisüsteem sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot], BS thesis, 2024
*Georgs Narbuts, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99554 Holonomic Motion Drive System of a Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Sotsiaalse humanoidroboti SemuBoti holonoomne liikuv ajamisüsteem], BS thesis, 2024
*Iryna Hurova, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90638 Kitting station of the learning factory] [Õppetehase komplekteerimisjaam], BS thesis, 2023
*Paola Avalos Conchas, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90641 Payload transportation system of a learning factory] [Õppetehase kasuliku koorma transpordisüsteem], BS thesis, 2023
*Pille Pärnalaas, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93431 Pöördpõik ajami arendus robotplatvormile Robotont] [Development of swerve drive for robotic platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Carl Hjalmar Love Hult, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90673 Using and Evaluating the Real-time Spatial Perception System Hydra in Real-world Scenarios] [Reaalajas toimiva ruumilise taju süsteemi Hydra kasutamine ja hindamine praktilistes stsenaariumides], BS thesis, 2023
*Priit Rooden, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93432 Autonoomse laadimislahenduse väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of an autonomous charging solution for the robot platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Marko Muro, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93429 Robotondi akulahenduse ning 12 V pingeregulaatori prototüüpimine] [Prototyping battery solution and 12 V voltage regulator for Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Danel Leppenen, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93427 Nav2 PYIF: Python-based Motion Planning for ROS 2 Navigation 2] [Nav 2 PYIF: Pythoni põhine liikumise planeerija ROS 2 Navigation 2-le], BS thesis, 2023
*Kertrud Geddily Küüt, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93424 Kõrgust reguleeriv mehhanism Robotondile] [Height adjusting mechanism for Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Ingvar Drikkit, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93421 Lisaseadmete võimekuse arendamine haridusrobotile Robotont] [Developing add-on device support for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Kristo Pool, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93430 MoveIt 2 õppematerjalid] [Learning materials for MoveIt 2], BS thesis, 2023
*Erki Veeväli, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93434 Development of a Continuous Teleoperation System for Urban Road Vehicle] [Linnasõiduki pideva kaugjuhtimissüsteemi arendus], BS thesis, 2023
*Aleksandra Doroshenko, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93420 Haiglates inimesi juhatava roboti disain] [Hospital guide robot design], BS thesis, 2023
*Hui Shi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83043 Expanding the Open-source ROS Software Pack age opencv_apps with Dedicated Blob Detection Functionality] [Avatud lähtekoodiga ROS-i tarkvarakimbu opencv_apps laiendamine laigutuvasti funktsioonaalsusega], BS thesis, 2022
*Dāvis Krūmiņš, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83040 Web-based learning and software development environment for remote access of ROS robots] [Veebipõhine õppe- ja tarkvaraarenduse keskkond ROS robotite juurdepääsuks kaugteel], BS thesis, 2022
*Anna Jakovleva, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83037 Roboquiz - an interactive human-robot game] [Roboquiz - interaktiivne inimese ja roboti mäng], BS thesis, 2022
*Kristjan Laht, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=74702&year=2022Robot Localization with Fiducial Markers] [Roboti lokaliseerimine koordinaatmärkidega], BS thesis, 2022
*Hans Pärtel Pani, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83008 ROS draiver pehmerobootika haaratsile] [ROS Driver for Soft Robotic Gripper], BS thesis, 2022
*Markus Erik Sügis, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83015 Jagatud juhtimise põhimõttel realiseeritud robotite kaugjuhtimissüsteem] [A continuous teleoperating system based on shared control concept], BS thesis, 2022
*Taaniel Küla, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83007 ROS2 platvormile keevitusroboti tarkvara portotüübi loomine kasutades UR5 robot-manipulaatorit] [Welding robot software prototype for ROS2 using UR5 robot arm], BS thesis, 2022
*Rauno Põlluäär, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72672 Veebirakendus-põhine kasutajaliides avatud robotplatvormi Robotont juhtimiseks ja haldamiseks] [Web application-based user interface for controlling and managing open-source robotics platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2021
*Hendrik Olesk, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72664 Nägemisulatuses kaugjuhitava mobiilse robotmanipulaatori kasutajamugavuse tõstmine] [Improving the usability of a mobile manipulator robot for line-of-sight remote control], BS thesis, 2021
*Tarvi Tepandi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72665 Segareaalsusel põhinev kasutajaliides mobiilse roboti kaugjuhtimiseks Microsoft HoloLens 2 vahendusel] [Mixed-reality user interface for teleoperating mobile robots with Microsoft HoloLens 2], BS thesis, 2021
*Rudolf Põldma, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72674 Tartu linna Narva maantee ringristmiku digikaksik] [Digital twin for Narva street roundabout in Tartu], BS thesis, 2021
*Kwasi Akuamoah Boateng, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72804 Digital Twin of a Teaching and Learning Robotics Lab] [Robotite õpetamise ja õppimise labori digitaalne kaksik], BS thesis, 2021
*Karina Sein, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72102 Eestikeelse kõnesünteesi võimaldamine robootika arendusplatvormil ROS] [Enabling Estonian speech synthesis on the Robot Operating System (ROS)], BS thesis, 2020
*Ranno Mäesepp, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72100 Takistuste vältimise lahendus õpperobotile Robotont] [Obstacle avoidance solution for educational robot platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2020
*Igor Rybalskii, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72060 Gesture Detection Software for Human-Robot Collaboration] [Žestituvastus tarkvara inimese ja roboti koostööks], BS thesis, 2020
*Meelis Pihlap, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64292 Mitme roboti koostöö funktsionaalsuste väljatöötamine tarkvararaamistikule TeMoto] [Multi-robot collaboration functionalities for robot software development framework TeMoto], BS thesis, 2019
*Kaarel Mark, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64290 Liitreaalsuse kasutamine tootmisprotsessis asukohtade määramisel] [Augmented reality for location determination in manufacturing], BS thesis, 2019
*Kätriin Julle, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64279 Roboti KUKA youBot riistvara ja ROS-tarkvara uuendamine] [Upgrading robot KUKA youBot’s hardware and ROS-software], BS thesis, 2019
*Georg Astok, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64274 Roboti juhtimine virtuaalreaalsuses kasutades ROS-raamistikku] [Creating virtual reality user interface using only ROS framework], BS thesis, 2019
*Martin Hallist, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64275 Robotipõhine kaugkohalolu käte liigutuste ülekandmiseks] [Teleoperation robot for arms motions], BS thesis, 2019
*Ahmed Hassan Helmy Mohamed, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/63946 Software integration of autonomous robot system for mixing and serving drinks] [Jooke valmistava ja serveeriva robotsüsteemi tarkvaralahendus], BS thesis, 2019
*Kristo Allaje, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60294 Draiveripakett käte jälgimise seadme Leap Motion™ kontroller kasutamiseks robootika arendusplatvormil ROS] [Driver package for using Leap Motion™ controller on the robotics development platform ROS], BS thesis, 2018
*Martin Maidla, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60288 Avatud robotiarendusplatvormi Robotont omniliikumise ja odomeetria arendamine] [Omnimotion and odometry development for open robot development platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2018
*Raid Vellerind, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/56559 Avatud robotiarendusplatvormi ROS võimekuse loomine Tartu Ülikooli Robotexi robootikaplatvormile] [ROS driver development for the University of Tartu’s Robotex robotics platform], BS thesis, 2017
*Kalle-Gustav Kruus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/32440 Jalgpalliroboti löögimehhanismi elektroonikalahendus] [Driver circuit for a kicking mechanism of a football robot], BS thesis, 2013
*Sven Kautlenbach, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/25570 Autonoomne seade elastsusmooduli mõõtmiseks] [Electronic device for Young’s modulus measurements], BS thesis, 2011

[[Category:Theses Topics]]

Theses in Robotics

2025-07-09T21:07:04Z

Karl: /* Bachelor's theses */

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= Projects in Advanced Robotics =
''The main objective of the follwing projects is to give students experience in working with advanced robotics tehcnology. Our group is active in several R&D projects involving human-robot collaboration, intuitive teleoperation of robots, and autonomous navigation of unmanned mobile platforms. Our main software platforms are [http://www.ros.org/ Robot Operating System (ROS)] for developing software for advanced robot systems and [http://gazebosim.org/ Gazebo] for running realistic robotic simulations.''<br><br>
For further information, contact [[User:Karl|Karl Kruusamäe]].

The following is not an exhaustive list of all available thesis/research topics.

== Highlighted theses topics for 2025/2026 study year ==
# [[#LLM-based task planning for robots|LLM-based task planning for robots]]
# [[#ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers|ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers]]
# [[#SemuBOT: multiple topics|SemuBOT: multiple topics]]
# [[#ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface|ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface]]
# [[#Sign-language-based control for robots|Sign-language-based control for robots]]
# [[#Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education|Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education]]
# [[#Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle|Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle]]

== List of potential thesis topics ==
Our inventory includes but is not limited to:
<gallery mode="packed">
File:Youbot.png|120px|thumb|KUKA youBot
File:Ur5_left.png|120px|thumb|Universal Robot UR5
File:Franka_Emika_Panda.jpg|120px|thumb|Franka Emika Panda
File:Clearpath_Jackal.jpg|120px|thumb|Clearpath Jackal
File:Kinova_KG-3_Gripper.jpg|120px|thumb|Kinova 3-finger gripper
File:Xarm7.jpg|120px|thumb|UFACTORY xArm7
File:Robotont_banner.png|120px|thumb|robotont
File:Turtlebot3-waffle-pi.jpg|thumb|TurtleBot3
File:Parrot-bebop-2.jpg|thumb|Parrot Bebop 2
</gallery>

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=== ROBOTONT: Docker-Driven ROS Environment Switching ===
This thesis focuses on integrating Docker containers to manage and switch between different ROS (Robot Operating System) environments on Robotont. Currently, ROS is installed natively on Robotont's Ubuntu-based onboard computer, limiting flexibility in system recovery and configuration switching. The goal is to develop a Docker-based solution that allows users to switch between ROS environments directly from Robotont’s existing low-level menu interface.
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=== ROBOTONT: designing and implementing a communication protocol for additional devices ===
Robotont currently includes a designated area on its front for attaching additional devices, such as an ultrasonic range finder, a servo motor connected to an Arduino, or a MikroBUS device. This thesis aims to design and implement a standard communication protocol that will enable seamless integration and control of these devices through the high-level ROS framework running on Robotont’s onboard computer.
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=== ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers ===
Currently ROBOTONT uses Intel NUC as an onboard computer. The goal of this thesis is to validate Robotont's software stack on alternative compute devices (e.g. Raspi4, Intel Compute Stick, and NVIDIA Jetson Nano) and benchmark their performance for the most popular Robotont use-case demos (e.g. webapp teleop, ar-tag steering, 2D mapping, and 3D mapping). The objetive is to propose at least two different compute solutions: one that optimizes cost and another that optimizes for the performance.
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=== ROBOTONT Lite ===
The goal of this thesis is to optimize ROBOTONT platform for cost by replacing the onboard compute and sensor with low-cost alternatives but ensuring ROS/ROS2 software compatibility.
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=== ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface ===
The goal of this thesis is to integrate graphical programming solution (e.g. Scratch or Blockly) to enable programming of Robotont by non-experts. E.g. https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2011.13706
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=== SemuBOT: multiple topics ===
In 2023/2024 many topics are developed to support the development of open-source humanoid robot project SemuBOT (https://www.facebook.com/semubotmtu/)
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=== Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education ===
Potential Topics:
* Enhance the Robot's Speech/Natural Language Capabilities
* Build a Local Language Model for the RSC
* Develop and Program the Robot’s Behavior and Personality
* Build a Digital Twin Simulation for Multimodal Interaction
* Explore the Use of the RSC as an Affective Robot to Address Students’ Academic Emotions
* Explore and Implement Cybersecurity Measures for Social Robot

[https://github.com/orgs/RobotStudyCompanion/discussions/3 More info on Github] | reach out to farnaz.baksh@ut.ee for more info
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=== Virtual reality user interface (VRUI) for intuitive teleoperation system ===
[[Image:LeapMotion.png|200px|thumb|right|Detecting 2 hands with Leap Motion Controller]]
Enhancing the user-experience of a virtual reality UI developed by [https://github.com/ut-ims-robotics/vrui_rviz Georg Astok]. Potentially adding [http://www.osvr.org/hardware-devs.html virtual reality capability] to a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L25HHFd00rc gesture- and natural-language-based robot teleoperation system].
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[[Image:Temoto-working-principle-in-pics.png|x160px|Gesture-based teleoperation]]
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=== Modeling humans for human-robot interaction ===
True human-robot collaboration means that the robot must understand the actions, intention, and state of its human partner. This work invovlves using cameras and other human sensors for digitally representing and modelling humans. There are multiple stages for modeling: a) physical models of human kinematics and dynamics; b) higher level-models for recognizing human intent.<br>
[[Image:Skeletal ROS.PNG|x160px|ROS & Kinect & Skeleton-Markers Package]]
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=== Robotic avatar for telepresence ===
Integrating hand gestures and head movements to control a robot avatar in virtual reality user interface.
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=== Detection of hardware and software resources for smart integration of robots ===
Vast majority of today’s robotic applications rely on hard-coded device and algorithm usage. This project focuses on developing a Resource Snooper software, that can detect addition or removal of resources for the benefit of dynamic reconfiguration of robotic systems. This project is developed as a subsystem of [https://utnuclearroboticspublic.github.io/temoto2/index.html TeMoto].
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=== Human-Robot and Robot-Robot collaboration applications ===
Creating a demo or analysis of software capabilities related to human-robot or tobot-robot teams
* human-robot collaborative assembly
* distributed mapping; analysis and demo of existing ROS (e.g., segmap https://youtu.be/JJhEkIA1xSE) packages for multi-robot mapping
* Inaccessible region teamwork
**youbot+drone - a drone maps the environment (for example a maze) and ground vehicle uses this information to traverse the maze
**youbot+robotont - youbot cannot go up ledges but it can lift smaller robot, such as robotont, up a ledge.
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=== Mirroring human hand movements on industrial robots ===
The goal of this project is to integrate continuous control of industrial robot manipulator with a gestural telerobotics interface. The recommended tools for this thesis project are Leap Motion Controller or a standard web camera, Ultraleap, Universal Robot UR5 manipulator, and ROS.
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=== ROBOTONT: TeMoto for robotont ===
Swarm-management and UMRF-based task loading for robotont using [https://github.com/temoto-framework TeMoto] framework.
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=== Enhancing teleoperation control interface with augmented cues to provoke caution===
The task is to create a telerobot control interface where video feed from the remote site and/or a mixed-reality scene is augmented with visual cues to provoke caution in human operator.
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=== Robot-to-human interaction ===
As robots and autonomous machines start sharing the same space a humans, their actions need to be understood by the people occupying the same space. For instance, a human worker needs to understand what the robot partner is planning next or a pedestrian needs to clearly comprehend the behaviour of a driverless vehicle. To reduce the ambiguity, the robot needs mechanisms to convey its intent (whatever it is going to do next). The aim of the thesis is to outline existing methods for machines to convey their intent and develop a unified model interface for expressing that intent.
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=== Gaze-based handover prediction ===
When human needs to pass an object to a robot manipulator, the robot must understand where in 3D space the object handover occurs and then plan an appropriate motion. Human gaze can be used as the input for predicting which object to track. This thesis activities involve camera-based eye tracking and safe motion-planning.
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=== ROBOTONT: Human-height human-robot interface for Robotont ground robot ===
Robotont is an ankle-high flat mobile robot. For humans to interact with Robotont, there is a need for a compact and lightweight mechanical structure that is tall enough for comfortable human-robot interaction. The objective of the thesis is to develop the mechanical designs and build prototypes that ensure stable operation and meet the aesthetic requirements for use in public places.
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=== Stratos Explore Ultraleap demonstrator for robotics ===
The aim of this thesis is to systematically analyze the strengths and limitations of the Stratos Explore Ultraleap device in the context of controlling a robot. Subsequently implement a demonstrator application for showing off its applicability for robot control.
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=== Mixed-reality scene creation for vehicle teleoperation ===
Fusing different sensory feeds for creating high-usability teleoperation scene.
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=== Validation study for AR-based robot user-interfaces ===
Designing and carrying out a user study to validate the functionality and usability of an human-robot interface.
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=== Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle ===
The goal of this thesis is to develop the methodology for measuring the operator's situation awareness while operating an autonomous urban vehicle. Potential metrics could include driving accuracy, speed, and latency. This thesis will be conducted as part of the activities at the [https://adl.cs.ut.ee Autonomous Driving Lab].
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=== Sign-language-based control for robots ===
The goal of this thesis is to design and implement the means for interacting with a robot via conventional sign language, i.e. the human can command a robot by using sign language.
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=== LLM-based task planning for robots ===
The goal of this thesis is to enable high level task planning for autonomous robots for general purpose tasks. The thesis would leverage the LLM's reasoning and TeMoto Action Engine to achieve natural task negotiation, planning, and execution.
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= Completed projects =
== PhD theses ==
*Robert Valner, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/105994 Design of TeMoto, a software framework for dependable, adaptive, and collaborative autonomous robots] [TeMoto – töökindlate, adaptiivsete ja koostöövõimeliste autonoomsete robotite arendamise tarkvararaamistik], PhD thesis, 2024
*Houman Masnavi, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/91394 Visibility aware navigation] [Nähtavust arvestav navigatsioon], PhD thesis, 2023

== Masters's theses ==
*Asier Mandiola Arrizabalaga, Haptic-Based Teleoperation of Robots, MS thesis, 2025
*Dāvis Krūminš, Web-based Robotics Lab for Effortless ROS2 Development, MS thesis, 2025
*Julian Rene Leclerc, Natural Language Human-Robot Interaction: A Modular Framework for Conversational Robot Control Using Large Language Models, MS thesis, 2025
*Miriam Calafa’, Designing Multimodal Emotional Expression for a Robotic Study Companion, MS thesis, 2025
*Iryna Hurova, Model-based Planning Using GPU-accelerated Simulator as a World Model, MS thesis, 2025
*Sander Toma Võrk, Elektrooniliste termomeetrite automaatse kalibreerimissüsteemi väljatöötamine ja rakendamine, MS thesis, 2025
*Carl Hjalmar Love Hult, SurfMotion: An Open Source Pipeline for Robotic Pipe Cutting and Welding, MS thesis, 2025
*Paola Avalos Conchas, Socially Aware Planning for Indoor Navigation, MS thesis, 2025
*Robert Allik, Validation of NoMaD as a Global Planner for Mobile Robots, MS thesis, 2024
*Rauno Põlluäär, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=79393 Designing and Implementing a Bird’s-eye View Interface for a Self-driving Vehicle’s Teleoperation System] [Isejuhtiva sõiduki kaugjuhtimissüsteemile linnuvaate kasutajaliidese loomine], MS thesis, 2024
*Gautier Reynes, VR-Enhanced Remote Inspection Framework for Semi-Autonomous Robot Fleet, MS thesis, 2024
*Eva Mõtshärg, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=77385 3D-prinditava kere disain ja analüüs vabavaralisele haridusrobotile Robotont] [Design and Analysis of a 3D Printable Chassis for the Open Source Educational Robot Robotont], MS thesis, 2023
*Farnaz Baksh, [https://dspace.ut.ee/items/a7a9cc15-27e9-450c-94e8-3267f0c95c56 An Open-source Robotic Study Companion for University Students] [Avatud lähtekoodiga robotõpikaaslane üliõpilastele], MS thesis, 2023
*Igor Rybalskii, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83028 Augmented reality (AR) for enabling human-robot collaboration with ROS robots] [Liitreaalsus inimese ja roboti koostöö võimaldamiseks ROS-i robotitega], MS thesis, 2022
*Md. Maniruzzaman, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83025 Object search and retrieval in indoor environment using a Mobile Manipulator] [Objektide otsimine ja teisaldamine siseruumides mobiilse manipulaatori abil], MS thesis, 2022
*Allan Kustavus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72651 Design and Implementation of a Generalized Resource Management Architecture in the TeMoto Software Framework] [Üldise ressursihalduri disain ja teostus TeMoto tarkvara raamistikule], MS thesis, 2021
*Kristina Meister, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72350 External human-vehicle interaction - a study in the context of an autonomous ride-hailing service], MS thesis, 2021
*Muhammad Usman, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72126 Development of an Optimization-Based Motion Planner and Its ROS Interface for a Non-Holonomic Mobile Manipulator] [Optimeerimisele baseeruva liikumisplaneerija arendamine ja selle ROSi liides mitteholonoomse mobiilse manipulaatori jaoks], MS thesis, 2020
*Maarika Oidekivi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72119 Masina kavatsuse väljendamine ja tõlgendamine] [Communicating and interpreting machine intent], MS thesis, 2020
*Houman Masnavi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72118 Multi-Robot Motion Planning for Shared Payload Transportation] [Rajaplaneerimine multi-robot süsteemile jagatud lasti transportimisel], MS thesis, 2020
*Fabian Ernesto Parra Gil, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72112 Implementation of Robot Manager Subsystem for Temoto Software Framework] [Robotite Halduri alamsüsteemi väljatöötamine tarkvararaamistikule TEMOTO], MS thesis, 2020
*Zafarullah, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72125 Gaze Assisted Neural Network based Prediction of End-Point of Human Reaching Trajectories], MS thesis, 2020
*Madis K Nigol, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64339 Õppematerjalid robotplatvormile Robotont] [Study materials for robot platform Robotont], MS thesis, 2019
*Renno Raudmäe, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64341 Avatud robotplatvorm Robotont] [Open source robotics platform Robotont], MS thesis, 2019
*Asif Sattar, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64352 Human detection and distance estimation with monocular camera using YOLOv3 neural network] [Inimeste tuvastamine ning kauguse hindamine kasutades kaamerat ning YOLOv3 tehisnärvivõrku], MS thesis, 2019
*Ragnar Margus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64337 Kergliiklusvahendite jagamisteenuseks vajaliku positsioneerimismooduli loomine ja uurimine] [Develoment and testing of a IoT module for electric vehicle sharing service], MS thesis, 2019
*Pavel Šumejko, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64320 Robust Solution for Extrinsic Calibration of a 2D Laser-Rangefinder and a Monocular USB Camera] [Meetod 2D laserkaugusmõõdiku ja USB-kaamera väliseks kalibreerimiseks], MS thesis, 2019
*Dzvezdana Arsovska, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64321 Building an Efficient and Secure Software Supply Pipeline for Aerial Robotics Application] [Efektiivne ja turvaline tarkvaraarendusahel lennurobootika rakenduses], MS thesis, 2019
*Tõnis Tiimus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60713 Visuaalselt esilekutsutud potentsiaalidel põhinev aju-arvuti liides robootika rakendustes] [A VEP-based BCI for robotics applications], MS thesis, 2018
*Martin Appo, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60718 Hardware-agnostic compliant control ROS package for collaborative industrial manipulators] [Riistvarapaindlik ROSi tarkvarapakett tööstuslike robotite mööndlikuks juhtimiseks], MS thesis, 2018
*Hassan Mahmoud Shehawy Elhanash, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60711 Optical Tracking of Forearm for Classifying Fingers Poses] [Küünarvarre visuaalne jälgimine ennustamaks sõrmede asendeid], MS thesis, 2018

== Bachelor's theses ==
*Oliver Voorel, , BS thesis, 2025
*Karl Rahn, , BS thesis, 2025
*Mattias Mäe, , BS thesis, 2025
*Jürgen Kottise, , BS thesis, 2025
*Martin Kaur, , BS thesis, 2025
*Karl-Jürgen Siilak, , BS thesis, 2025
*Usman, , BS thesis, 2025
*Robina, , BS thesis, 2025
*Omar, , BS thesis, 2025
*Albert Unn, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=79937 Suhtlusvõimekuse arendamine sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot] [Developing the ability to communicate for SemuBot, a social humanoid robot], BS thesis, 2024
*Veronika-Marina Volynets, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99943 Development of Control Electronics and Program for Robotont's Height Adjustment Mechanism] [Juhtelektroonika ja programmi väljatöötamine Robotondi kõrguse reguleerimise mehhanismile], BS thesis, 2024
*Nikita Kurenkov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99880 Flexible Screen Integration and Development of Neck Movement Mechanism for Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Humanoidroboti näo lahenduse leidmine ja rakendamine; humanoidroboti jaoks kaela mehhanismi väljatöötamine], BS thesis, 2024
*Elchin Huseynov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99668 Design and Control of a Social Humanoid Robot - SemuBot’s Hand] [Sotsiaalse Humanoidroboti Disain ja Juhtimine - SemuBoti Käsi], BS thesis, 2024
*Veronika Podliesnova, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99636 Real-Time Detection of Robot Failures by Monitoring Operator’s Brain Activity with EEG-based Brain-Computer Interface] [Reaalajas Robotirikke Tuvastamine Operaatori Ajutegevuse Jälgimise teel EEG-põhise Aju-Arvuti Liidese abil], BS thesis, 2024
*Märten Josh Peedimaa, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Rhea: An Open-Source Table Tennis Ball Launcher Robot for Multiball Training] [Avatud lähtekoodiga lauatennise palliviske robot mitmikpall treenimiseks], BS thesis, 2024
*Karl Sander Vinkel, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Laadimisjaama ja transportkesta väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of charging dock and transport case for Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Raimo Köidam, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Valguslahenduse tarkvara väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of light solution software for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Robert Valge, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Toitepinge ja tarbevoolu monitoorimine ning toitehalduse püsivara loomine õpperobotil Robotont] [Monitoring supply voltage and current consumption and creating firmware for Robotont’s power management system], BS thesis, 2024
*Leonid Tšigrinski, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Õpperoboti Robotont püsivara arhitektuuri uuendamine] [Education robot "Robotont" firmware architecture updating], BS thesis, 2024
*Andres Sakk, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Avatud robotplatvormi Robotont 3 kasutajaliidese väljatöötamine] [Development of a user interface for the open robotics platform Robotont 3], BS thesis, 2024
*Kaur Kullamäe, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Elektroonikalahendus ja püsivara robotkäe juhtimiseks sotsiaalsel humanoidrobotil SemuBot] [Building the SemuBot arm electronics system], BS thesis, 2024
*Kristjan Madis Kask, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Käe mehaanika disain sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot] [Arm mechanics design for social humanoid robot SemuBot], BS thesis, 2024
*Sven-Ervin Paap, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet ROS2 draiver õpperobotile Robotont] [ROS2 driver for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Timur Nizamov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99592 Audio System for the Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Helisüsteem sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot], BS thesis, 2024
*Georgs Narbuts, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99554 Holonomic Motion Drive System of a Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Sotsiaalse humanoidroboti SemuBoti holonoomne liikuv ajamisüsteem], BS thesis, 2024
*Iryna Hurova, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90638 Kitting station of the learning factory] [Õppetehase komplekteerimisjaam], BS thesis, 2023
*Paola Avalos Conchas, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90641 Payload transportation system of a learning factory] [Õppetehase kasuliku koorma transpordisüsteem], BS thesis, 2023
*Pille Pärnalaas, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93431 Pöördpõik ajami arendus robotplatvormile Robotont] [Development of swerve drive for robotic platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Carl Hjalmar Love Hult, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90673 Using and Evaluating the Real-time Spatial Perception System Hydra in Real-world Scenarios] [Reaalajas toimiva ruumilise taju süsteemi Hydra kasutamine ja hindamine praktilistes stsenaariumides], BS thesis, 2023
*Priit Rooden, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93432 Autonoomse laadimislahenduse väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of an autonomous charging solution for the robot platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Marko Muro, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93429 Robotondi akulahenduse ning 12 V pingeregulaatori prototüüpimine] [Prototyping battery solution and 12 V voltage regulator for Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Danel Leppenen, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93427 Nav2 PYIF: Python-based Motion Planning for ROS 2 Navigation 2] [Nav 2 PYIF: Pythoni põhine liikumise planeerija ROS 2 Navigation 2-le], BS thesis, 2023
*Kertrud Geddily Küüt, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93424 Kõrgust reguleeriv mehhanism Robotondile] [Height adjusting mechanism for Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Ingvar Drikkit, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93421 Lisaseadmete võimekuse arendamine haridusrobotile Robotont] [Developing add-on device support for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Kristo Pool, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93430 MoveIt 2 õppematerjalid] [Learning materials for MoveIt 2], BS thesis, 2023
*Erki Veeväli, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93434 Development of a Continuous Teleoperation System for Urban Road Vehicle] [Linnasõiduki pideva kaugjuhtimissüsteemi arendus], BS thesis, 2023
*Aleksandra Doroshenko, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93420 Haiglates inimesi juhatava roboti disain] [Hospital guide robot design], BS thesis, 2023
*Hui Shi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83043 Expanding the Open-source ROS Software Pack age opencv_apps with Dedicated Blob Detection Functionality] [Avatud lähtekoodiga ROS-i tarkvarakimbu opencv_apps laiendamine laigutuvasti funktsioonaalsusega], BS thesis, 2022
*Dāvis Krūmiņš, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83040 Web-based learning and software development environment for remote access of ROS robots] [Veebipõhine õppe- ja tarkvaraarenduse keskkond ROS robotite juurdepääsuks kaugteel], BS thesis, 2022
*Anna Jakovleva, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83037 Roboquiz - an interactive human-robot game] [Roboquiz - interaktiivne inimese ja roboti mäng], BS thesis, 2022
*Kristjan Laht, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=74702&year=2022Robot Localization with Fiducial Markers] [Roboti lokaliseerimine koordinaatmärkidega], BS thesis, 2022
*Hans Pärtel Pani, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83008 ROS draiver pehmerobootika haaratsile] [ROS Driver for Soft Robotic Gripper], BS thesis, 2022
*Markus Erik Sügis, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83015 Jagatud juhtimise põhimõttel realiseeritud robotite kaugjuhtimissüsteem] [A continuous teleoperating system based on shared control concept], BS thesis, 2022
*Taaniel Küla, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83007 ROS2 platvormile keevitusroboti tarkvara portotüübi loomine kasutades UR5 robot-manipulaatorit] [Welding robot software prototype for ROS2 using UR5 robot arm], BS thesis, 2022
*Rauno Põlluäär, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72672 Veebirakendus-põhine kasutajaliides avatud robotplatvormi Robotont juhtimiseks ja haldamiseks] [Web application-based user interface for controlling and managing open-source robotics platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2021
*Hendrik Olesk, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72664 Nägemisulatuses kaugjuhitava mobiilse robotmanipulaatori kasutajamugavuse tõstmine] [Improving the usability of a mobile manipulator robot for line-of-sight remote control], BS thesis, 2021
*Tarvi Tepandi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72665 Segareaalsusel põhinev kasutajaliides mobiilse roboti kaugjuhtimiseks Microsoft HoloLens 2 vahendusel] [Mixed-reality user interface for teleoperating mobile robots with Microsoft HoloLens 2], BS thesis, 2021
*Rudolf Põldma, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72674 Tartu linna Narva maantee ringristmiku digikaksik] [Digital twin for Narva street roundabout in Tartu], BS thesis, 2021
*Kwasi Akuamoah Boateng, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72804 Digital Twin of a Teaching and Learning Robotics Lab] [Robotite õpetamise ja õppimise labori digitaalne kaksik], BS thesis, 2021
*Karina Sein, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72102 Eestikeelse kõnesünteesi võimaldamine robootika arendusplatvormil ROS] [Enabling Estonian speech synthesis on the Robot Operating System (ROS)], BS thesis, 2020
*Ranno Mäesepp, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72100 Takistuste vältimise lahendus õpperobotile Robotont] [Obstacle avoidance solution for educational robot platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2020
*Igor Rybalskii, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72060 Gesture Detection Software for Human-Robot Collaboration] [Žestituvastus tarkvara inimese ja roboti koostööks], BS thesis, 2020
*Meelis Pihlap, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64292 Mitme roboti koostöö funktsionaalsuste väljatöötamine tarkvararaamistikule TeMoto] [Multi-robot collaboration functionalities for robot software development framework TeMoto], BS thesis, 2019
*Kaarel Mark, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64290 Liitreaalsuse kasutamine tootmisprotsessis asukohtade määramisel] [Augmented reality for location determination in manufacturing], BS thesis, 2019
*Kätriin Julle, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64279 Roboti KUKA youBot riistvara ja ROS-tarkvara uuendamine] [Upgrading robot KUKA youBot’s hardware and ROS-software], BS thesis, 2019
*Georg Astok, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64274 Roboti juhtimine virtuaalreaalsuses kasutades ROS-raamistikku] [Creating virtual reality user interface using only ROS framework], BS thesis, 2019
*Martin Hallist, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64275 Robotipõhine kaugkohalolu käte liigutuste ülekandmiseks] [Teleoperation robot for arms motions], BS thesis, 2019
*Ahmed Hassan Helmy Mohamed, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/63946 Software integration of autonomous robot system for mixing and serving drinks] [Jooke valmistava ja serveeriva robotsüsteemi tarkvaralahendus], BS thesis, 2019
*Kristo Allaje, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60294 Draiveripakett käte jälgimise seadme Leap Motion™ kontroller kasutamiseks robootika arendusplatvormil ROS] [Driver package for using Leap Motion™ controller on the robotics development platform ROS], BS thesis, 2018
*Martin Maidla, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60288 Avatud robotiarendusplatvormi Robotont omniliikumise ja odomeetria arendamine] [Omnimotion and odometry development for open robot development platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2018
*Raid Vellerind, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/56559 Avatud robotiarendusplatvormi ROS võimekuse loomine Tartu Ülikooli Robotexi robootikaplatvormile] [ROS driver development for the University of Tartu’s Robotex robotics platform], BS thesis, 2017
*Kalle-Gustav Kruus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/32440 Jalgpalliroboti löögimehhanismi elektroonikalahendus] [Driver circuit for a kicking mechanism of a football robot], BS thesis, 2013
*Sven Kautlenbach, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/25570 Autonoomne seade elastsusmooduli mõõtmiseks] [Electronic device for Young’s modulus measurements], BS thesis, 2011

[[Category:Theses Topics]]

Theses in Robotics

2025-07-09T21:06:11Z

Karl: /* Masters's theses */

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= Projects in Advanced Robotics =
''The main objective of the follwing projects is to give students experience in working with advanced robotics tehcnology. Our group is active in several R&D projects involving human-robot collaboration, intuitive teleoperation of robots, and autonomous navigation of unmanned mobile platforms. Our main software platforms are [http://www.ros.org/ Robot Operating System (ROS)] for developing software for advanced robot systems and [http://gazebosim.org/ Gazebo] for running realistic robotic simulations.''<br><br>
For further information, contact [[User:Karl|Karl Kruusamäe]].

The following is not an exhaustive list of all available thesis/research topics.

== Highlighted theses topics for 2025/2026 study year ==
# [[#LLM-based task planning for robots|LLM-based task planning for robots]]
# [[#ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers|ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers]]
# [[#SemuBOT: multiple topics|SemuBOT: multiple topics]]
# [[#ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface|ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface]]
# [[#Sign-language-based control for robots|Sign-language-based control for robots]]
# [[#Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education|Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education]]
# [[#Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle|Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle]]

== List of potential thesis topics ==
Our inventory includes but is not limited to:
<gallery mode="packed">
File:Youbot.png|120px|thumb|KUKA youBot
File:Ur5_left.png|120px|thumb|Universal Robot UR5
File:Franka_Emika_Panda.jpg|120px|thumb|Franka Emika Panda
File:Clearpath_Jackal.jpg|120px|thumb|Clearpath Jackal
File:Kinova_KG-3_Gripper.jpg|120px|thumb|Kinova 3-finger gripper
File:Xarm7.jpg|120px|thumb|UFACTORY xArm7
File:Robotont_banner.png|120px|thumb|robotont
File:Turtlebot3-waffle-pi.jpg|thumb|TurtleBot3
File:Parrot-bebop-2.jpg|thumb|Parrot Bebop 2
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=== ROBOTONT: Docker-Driven ROS Environment Switching ===
This thesis focuses on integrating Docker containers to manage and switch between different ROS (Robot Operating System) environments on Robotont. Currently, ROS is installed natively on Robotont's Ubuntu-based onboard computer, limiting flexibility in system recovery and configuration switching. The goal is to develop a Docker-based solution that allows users to switch between ROS environments directly from Robotont’s existing low-level menu interface.
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=== ROBOTONT: designing and implementing a communication protocol for additional devices ===
Robotont currently includes a designated area on its front for attaching additional devices, such as an ultrasonic range finder, a servo motor connected to an Arduino, or a MikroBUS device. This thesis aims to design and implement a standard communication protocol that will enable seamless integration and control of these devices through the high-level ROS framework running on Robotont’s onboard computer.
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=== ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers ===
Currently ROBOTONT uses Intel NUC as an onboard computer. The goal of this thesis is to validate Robotont's software stack on alternative compute devices (e.g. Raspi4, Intel Compute Stick, and NVIDIA Jetson Nano) and benchmark their performance for the most popular Robotont use-case demos (e.g. webapp teleop, ar-tag steering, 2D mapping, and 3D mapping). The objetive is to propose at least two different compute solutions: one that optimizes cost and another that optimizes for the performance.
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=== ROBOTONT Lite ===
The goal of this thesis is to optimize ROBOTONT platform for cost by replacing the onboard compute and sensor with low-cost alternatives but ensuring ROS/ROS2 software compatibility.
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=== ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface ===
The goal of this thesis is to integrate graphical programming solution (e.g. Scratch or Blockly) to enable programming of Robotont by non-experts. E.g. https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2011.13706
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=== SemuBOT: multiple topics ===
In 2023/2024 many topics are developed to support the development of open-source humanoid robot project SemuBOT (https://www.facebook.com/semubotmtu/)
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=== Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education ===
Potential Topics:
* Enhance the Robot's Speech/Natural Language Capabilities
* Build a Local Language Model for the RSC
* Develop and Program the Robot’s Behavior and Personality
* Build a Digital Twin Simulation for Multimodal Interaction
* Explore the Use of the RSC as an Affective Robot to Address Students’ Academic Emotions
* Explore and Implement Cybersecurity Measures for Social Robot

[https://github.com/orgs/RobotStudyCompanion/discussions/3 More info on Github] | reach out to farnaz.baksh@ut.ee for more info
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=== Virtual reality user interface (VRUI) for intuitive teleoperation system ===
[[Image:LeapMotion.png|200px|thumb|right|Detecting 2 hands with Leap Motion Controller]]
Enhancing the user-experience of a virtual reality UI developed by [https://github.com/ut-ims-robotics/vrui_rviz Georg Astok]. Potentially adding [http://www.osvr.org/hardware-devs.html virtual reality capability] to a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L25HHFd00rc gesture- and natural-language-based robot teleoperation system].
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[[Image:Temoto-working-principle-in-pics.png|x160px|Gesture-based teleoperation]]
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=== Modeling humans for human-robot interaction ===
True human-robot collaboration means that the robot must understand the actions, intention, and state of its human partner. This work invovlves using cameras and other human sensors for digitally representing and modelling humans. There are multiple stages for modeling: a) physical models of human kinematics and dynamics; b) higher level-models for recognizing human intent.<br>
[[Image:Skeletal ROS.PNG|x160px|ROS & Kinect & Skeleton-Markers Package]]
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=== Robotic avatar for telepresence ===
Integrating hand gestures and head movements to control a robot avatar in virtual reality user interface.
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=== Detection of hardware and software resources for smart integration of robots ===
Vast majority of today’s robotic applications rely on hard-coded device and algorithm usage. This project focuses on developing a Resource Snooper software, that can detect addition or removal of resources for the benefit of dynamic reconfiguration of robotic systems. This project is developed as a subsystem of [https://utnuclearroboticspublic.github.io/temoto2/index.html TeMoto].
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=== Human-Robot and Robot-Robot collaboration applications ===
Creating a demo or analysis of software capabilities related to human-robot or tobot-robot teams
* human-robot collaborative assembly
* distributed mapping; analysis and demo of existing ROS (e.g., segmap https://youtu.be/JJhEkIA1xSE) packages for multi-robot mapping
* Inaccessible region teamwork
**youbot+drone - a drone maps the environment (for example a maze) and ground vehicle uses this information to traverse the maze
**youbot+robotont - youbot cannot go up ledges but it can lift smaller robot, such as robotont, up a ledge.
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=== Mirroring human hand movements on industrial robots ===
The goal of this project is to integrate continuous control of industrial robot manipulator with a gestural telerobotics interface. The recommended tools for this thesis project are Leap Motion Controller or a standard web camera, Ultraleap, Universal Robot UR5 manipulator, and ROS.
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=== ROBOTONT: TeMoto for robotont ===
Swarm-management and UMRF-based task loading for robotont using [https://github.com/temoto-framework TeMoto] framework.
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=== Enhancing teleoperation control interface with augmented cues to provoke caution===
The task is to create a telerobot control interface where video feed from the remote site and/or a mixed-reality scene is augmented with visual cues to provoke caution in human operator.
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=== Robot-to-human interaction ===
As robots and autonomous machines start sharing the same space a humans, their actions need to be understood by the people occupying the same space. For instance, a human worker needs to understand what the robot partner is planning next or a pedestrian needs to clearly comprehend the behaviour of a driverless vehicle. To reduce the ambiguity, the robot needs mechanisms to convey its intent (whatever it is going to do next). The aim of the thesis is to outline existing methods for machines to convey their intent and develop a unified model interface for expressing that intent.
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=== Gaze-based handover prediction ===
When human needs to pass an object to a robot manipulator, the robot must understand where in 3D space the object handover occurs and then plan an appropriate motion. Human gaze can be used as the input for predicting which object to track. This thesis activities involve camera-based eye tracking and safe motion-planning.
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=== ROBOTONT: Human-height human-robot interface for Robotont ground robot ===
Robotont is an ankle-high flat mobile robot. For humans to interact with Robotont, there is a need for a compact and lightweight mechanical structure that is tall enough for comfortable human-robot interaction. The objective of the thesis is to develop the mechanical designs and build prototypes that ensure stable operation and meet the aesthetic requirements for use in public places.
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=== Stratos Explore Ultraleap demonstrator for robotics ===
The aim of this thesis is to systematically analyze the strengths and limitations of the Stratos Explore Ultraleap device in the context of controlling a robot. Subsequently implement a demonstrator application for showing off its applicability for robot control.
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=== Mixed-reality scene creation for vehicle teleoperation ===
Fusing different sensory feeds for creating high-usability teleoperation scene.
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=== Validation study for AR-based robot user-interfaces ===
Designing and carrying out a user study to validate the functionality and usability of an human-robot interface.
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=== Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle ===
The goal of this thesis is to develop the methodology for measuring the operator's situation awareness while operating an autonomous urban vehicle. Potential metrics could include driving accuracy, speed, and latency. This thesis will be conducted as part of the activities at the [https://adl.cs.ut.ee Autonomous Driving Lab].
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=== Sign-language-based control for robots ===
The goal of this thesis is to design and implement the means for interacting with a robot via conventional sign language, i.e. the human can command a robot by using sign language.
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=== LLM-based task planning for robots ===
The goal of this thesis is to enable high level task planning for autonomous robots for general purpose tasks. The thesis would leverage the LLM's reasoning and TeMoto Action Engine to achieve natural task negotiation, planning, and execution.
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= Completed projects =
== PhD theses ==
*Robert Valner, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/105994 Design of TeMoto, a software framework for dependable, adaptive, and collaborative autonomous robots] [TeMoto – töökindlate, adaptiivsete ja koostöövõimeliste autonoomsete robotite arendamise tarkvararaamistik], PhD thesis, 2024
*Houman Masnavi, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/91394 Visibility aware navigation] [Nähtavust arvestav navigatsioon], PhD thesis, 2023

== Masters's theses ==
*Asier Mandiola Arrizabalaga, Haptic-Based Teleoperation of Robots, MS thesis, 2025
*Dāvis Krūminš, Web-based Robotics Lab for Effortless ROS2 Development, MS thesis, 2025
*Julian Rene Leclerc, Natural Language Human-Robot Interaction: A Modular Framework for Conversational Robot Control Using Large Language Models, MS thesis, 2025
*Miriam Calafa’, Designing Multimodal Emotional Expression for a Robotic Study Companion, MS thesis, 2025
*Iryna Hurova, Model-based Planning Using GPU-accelerated Simulator as a World Model, MS thesis, 2025
*Sander Toma Võrk, Elektrooniliste termomeetrite automaatse kalibreerimissüsteemi väljatöötamine ja rakendamine, MS thesis, 2025
*Carl Hjalmar Love Hult, SurfMotion: An Open Source Pipeline for Robotic Pipe Cutting and Welding, MS thesis, 2025
*Paola Avalos Conchas, Socially Aware Planning for Indoor Navigation, MS thesis, 2025
*Robert Allik, Validation of NoMaD as a Global Planner for Mobile Robots, MS thesis, 2024
*Rauno Põlluäär, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=79393 Designing and Implementing a Bird’s-eye View Interface for a Self-driving Vehicle’s Teleoperation System] [Isejuhtiva sõiduki kaugjuhtimissüsteemile linnuvaate kasutajaliidese loomine], MS thesis, 2024
*Gautier Reynes, VR-Enhanced Remote Inspection Framework for Semi-Autonomous Robot Fleet, MS thesis, 2024
*Eva Mõtshärg, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=77385 3D-prinditava kere disain ja analüüs vabavaralisele haridusrobotile Robotont] [Design and Analysis of a 3D Printable Chassis for the Open Source Educational Robot Robotont], MS thesis, 2023
*Farnaz Baksh, [https://dspace.ut.ee/items/a7a9cc15-27e9-450c-94e8-3267f0c95c56 An Open-source Robotic Study Companion for University Students] [Avatud lähtekoodiga robotõpikaaslane üliõpilastele], MS thesis, 2023
*Igor Rybalskii, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83028 Augmented reality (AR) for enabling human-robot collaboration with ROS robots] [Liitreaalsus inimese ja roboti koostöö võimaldamiseks ROS-i robotitega], MS thesis, 2022
*Md. Maniruzzaman, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83025 Object search and retrieval in indoor environment using a Mobile Manipulator] [Objektide otsimine ja teisaldamine siseruumides mobiilse manipulaatori abil], MS thesis, 2022
*Allan Kustavus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72651 Design and Implementation of a Generalized Resource Management Architecture in the TeMoto Software Framework] [Üldise ressursihalduri disain ja teostus TeMoto tarkvara raamistikule], MS thesis, 2021
*Kristina Meister, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72350 External human-vehicle interaction - a study in the context of an autonomous ride-hailing service], MS thesis, 2021
*Muhammad Usman, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72126 Development of an Optimization-Based Motion Planner and Its ROS Interface for a Non-Holonomic Mobile Manipulator] [Optimeerimisele baseeruva liikumisplaneerija arendamine ja selle ROSi liides mitteholonoomse mobiilse manipulaatori jaoks], MS thesis, 2020
*Maarika Oidekivi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72119 Masina kavatsuse väljendamine ja tõlgendamine] [Communicating and interpreting machine intent], MS thesis, 2020
*Houman Masnavi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72118 Multi-Robot Motion Planning for Shared Payload Transportation] [Rajaplaneerimine multi-robot süsteemile jagatud lasti transportimisel], MS thesis, 2020
*Fabian Ernesto Parra Gil, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72112 Implementation of Robot Manager Subsystem for Temoto Software Framework] [Robotite Halduri alamsüsteemi väljatöötamine tarkvararaamistikule TEMOTO], MS thesis, 2020
*Zafarullah, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72125 Gaze Assisted Neural Network based Prediction of End-Point of Human Reaching Trajectories], MS thesis, 2020
*Madis K Nigol, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64339 Õppematerjalid robotplatvormile Robotont] [Study materials for robot platform Robotont], MS thesis, 2019
*Renno Raudmäe, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64341 Avatud robotplatvorm Robotont] [Open source robotics platform Robotont], MS thesis, 2019
*Asif Sattar, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64352 Human detection and distance estimation with monocular camera using YOLOv3 neural network] [Inimeste tuvastamine ning kauguse hindamine kasutades kaamerat ning YOLOv3 tehisnärvivõrku], MS thesis, 2019
*Ragnar Margus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64337 Kergliiklusvahendite jagamisteenuseks vajaliku positsioneerimismooduli loomine ja uurimine] [Develoment and testing of a IoT module for electric vehicle sharing service], MS thesis, 2019
*Pavel Šumejko, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64320 Robust Solution for Extrinsic Calibration of a 2D Laser-Rangefinder and a Monocular USB Camera] [Meetod 2D laserkaugusmõõdiku ja USB-kaamera väliseks kalibreerimiseks], MS thesis, 2019
*Dzvezdana Arsovska, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64321 Building an Efficient and Secure Software Supply Pipeline for Aerial Robotics Application] [Efektiivne ja turvaline tarkvaraarendusahel lennurobootika rakenduses], MS thesis, 2019
*Tõnis Tiimus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60713 Visuaalselt esilekutsutud potentsiaalidel põhinev aju-arvuti liides robootika rakendustes] [A VEP-based BCI for robotics applications], MS thesis, 2018
*Martin Appo, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60718 Hardware-agnostic compliant control ROS package for collaborative industrial manipulators] [Riistvarapaindlik ROSi tarkvarapakett tööstuslike robotite mööndlikuks juhtimiseks], MS thesis, 2018
*Hassan Mahmoud Shehawy Elhanash, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60711 Optical Tracking of Forearm for Classifying Fingers Poses] [Küünarvarre visuaalne jälgimine ennustamaks sõrmede asendeid], MS thesis, 2018

== Bachelor's theses ==
*Oliver Voorel
*Karl Rahn
*Mattias Mäe
*Jürgen Kottise
*Martin Kaur
*Karl-Jürgen Siilak
*Usman
*Robina
*Omar
*Albert Unn, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=79937 Suhtlusvõimekuse arendamine sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot] [Developing the ability to communicate for SemuBot, a social humanoid robot], BS thesis, 2024
*Veronika-Marina Volynets, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99943 Development of Control Electronics and Program for Robotont's Height Adjustment Mechanism] [Juhtelektroonika ja programmi väljatöötamine Robotondi kõrguse reguleerimise mehhanismile], BS thesis, 2024
*Nikita Kurenkov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99880 Flexible Screen Integration and Development of Neck Movement Mechanism for Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Humanoidroboti näo lahenduse leidmine ja rakendamine; humanoidroboti jaoks kaela mehhanismi väljatöötamine], BS thesis, 2024
*Elchin Huseynov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99668 Design and Control of a Social Humanoid Robot - SemuBot’s Hand] [Sotsiaalse Humanoidroboti Disain ja Juhtimine - SemuBoti Käsi], BS thesis, 2024
*Veronika Podliesnova, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99636 Real-Time Detection of Robot Failures by Monitoring Operator’s Brain Activity with EEG-based Brain-Computer Interface] [Reaalajas Robotirikke Tuvastamine Operaatori Ajutegevuse Jälgimise teel EEG-põhise Aju-Arvuti Liidese abil], BS thesis, 2024
*Märten Josh Peedimaa, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Rhea: An Open-Source Table Tennis Ball Launcher Robot for Multiball Training] [Avatud lähtekoodiga lauatennise palliviske robot mitmikpall treenimiseks], BS thesis, 2024
*Karl Sander Vinkel, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Laadimisjaama ja transportkesta väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of charging dock and transport case for Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Raimo Köidam, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Valguslahenduse tarkvara väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of light solution software for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Robert Valge, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Toitepinge ja tarbevoolu monitoorimine ning toitehalduse püsivara loomine õpperobotil Robotont] [Monitoring supply voltage and current consumption and creating firmware for Robotont’s power management system], BS thesis, 2024
*Leonid Tšigrinski, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Õpperoboti Robotont püsivara arhitektuuri uuendamine] [Education robot "Robotont" firmware architecture updating], BS thesis, 2024
*Andres Sakk, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Avatud robotplatvormi Robotont 3 kasutajaliidese väljatöötamine] [Development of a user interface for the open robotics platform Robotont 3], BS thesis, 2024
*Kaur Kullamäe, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Elektroonikalahendus ja püsivara robotkäe juhtimiseks sotsiaalsel humanoidrobotil SemuBot] [Building the SemuBot arm electronics system], BS thesis, 2024
*Kristjan Madis Kask, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Käe mehaanika disain sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot] [Arm mechanics design for social humanoid robot SemuBot], BS thesis, 2024
*Sven-Ervin Paap, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet ROS2 draiver õpperobotile Robotont] [ROS2 driver for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Timur Nizamov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99592 Audio System for the Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Helisüsteem sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot], BS thesis, 2024
*Georgs Narbuts, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99554 Holonomic Motion Drive System of a Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Sotsiaalse humanoidroboti SemuBoti holonoomne liikuv ajamisüsteem], BS thesis, 2024
*Iryna Hurova, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90638 Kitting station of the learning factory] [Õppetehase komplekteerimisjaam], BS thesis, 2023
*Paola Avalos Conchas, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90641 Payload transportation system of a learning factory] [Õppetehase kasuliku koorma transpordisüsteem], BS thesis, 2023
*Pille Pärnalaas, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93431 Pöördpõik ajami arendus robotplatvormile Robotont] [Development of swerve drive for robotic platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Carl Hjalmar Love Hult, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90673 Using and Evaluating the Real-time Spatial Perception System Hydra in Real-world Scenarios] [Reaalajas toimiva ruumilise taju süsteemi Hydra kasutamine ja hindamine praktilistes stsenaariumides], BS thesis, 2023
*Priit Rooden, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93432 Autonoomse laadimislahenduse väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of an autonomous charging solution for the robot platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Marko Muro, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93429 Robotondi akulahenduse ning 12 V pingeregulaatori prototüüpimine] [Prototyping battery solution and 12 V voltage regulator for Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Danel Leppenen, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93427 Nav2 PYIF: Python-based Motion Planning for ROS 2 Navigation 2] [Nav 2 PYIF: Pythoni põhine liikumise planeerija ROS 2 Navigation 2-le], BS thesis, 2023
*Kertrud Geddily Küüt, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93424 Kõrgust reguleeriv mehhanism Robotondile] [Height adjusting mechanism for Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Ingvar Drikkit, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93421 Lisaseadmete võimekuse arendamine haridusrobotile Robotont] [Developing add-on device support for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Kristo Pool, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93430 MoveIt 2 õppematerjalid] [Learning materials for MoveIt 2], BS thesis, 2023
*Erki Veeväli, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93434 Development of a Continuous Teleoperation System for Urban Road Vehicle] [Linnasõiduki pideva kaugjuhtimissüsteemi arendus], BS thesis, 2023
*Aleksandra Doroshenko, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93420 Haiglates inimesi juhatava roboti disain] [Hospital guide robot design], BS thesis, 2023
*Hui Shi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83043 Expanding the Open-source ROS Software Pack age opencv_apps with Dedicated Blob Detection Functionality] [Avatud lähtekoodiga ROS-i tarkvarakimbu opencv_apps laiendamine laigutuvasti funktsioonaalsusega], BS thesis, 2022
*Dāvis Krūmiņš, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83040 Web-based learning and software development environment for remote access of ROS robots] [Veebipõhine õppe- ja tarkvaraarenduse keskkond ROS robotite juurdepääsuks kaugteel], BS thesis, 2022
*Anna Jakovleva, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83037 Roboquiz - an interactive human-robot game] [Roboquiz - interaktiivne inimese ja roboti mäng], BS thesis, 2022
*Kristjan Laht, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=74702&year=2022Robot Localization with Fiducial Markers] [Roboti lokaliseerimine koordinaatmärkidega], BS thesis, 2022
*Hans Pärtel Pani, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83008 ROS draiver pehmerobootika haaratsile] [ROS Driver for Soft Robotic Gripper], BS thesis, 2022
*Markus Erik Sügis, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83015 Jagatud juhtimise põhimõttel realiseeritud robotite kaugjuhtimissüsteem] [A continuous teleoperating system based on shared control concept], BS thesis, 2022
*Taaniel Küla, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83007 ROS2 platvormile keevitusroboti tarkvara portotüübi loomine kasutades UR5 robot-manipulaatorit] [Welding robot software prototype for ROS2 using UR5 robot arm], BS thesis, 2022
*Rauno Põlluäär, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72672 Veebirakendus-põhine kasutajaliides avatud robotplatvormi Robotont juhtimiseks ja haldamiseks] [Web application-based user interface for controlling and managing open-source robotics platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2021
*Hendrik Olesk, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72664 Nägemisulatuses kaugjuhitava mobiilse robotmanipulaatori kasutajamugavuse tõstmine] [Improving the usability of a mobile manipulator robot for line-of-sight remote control], BS thesis, 2021
*Tarvi Tepandi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72665 Segareaalsusel põhinev kasutajaliides mobiilse roboti kaugjuhtimiseks Microsoft HoloLens 2 vahendusel] [Mixed-reality user interface for teleoperating mobile robots with Microsoft HoloLens 2], BS thesis, 2021
*Rudolf Põldma, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72674 Tartu linna Narva maantee ringristmiku digikaksik] [Digital twin for Narva street roundabout in Tartu], BS thesis, 2021
*Kwasi Akuamoah Boateng, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72804 Digital Twin of a Teaching and Learning Robotics Lab] [Robotite õpetamise ja õppimise labori digitaalne kaksik], BS thesis, 2021
*Karina Sein, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72102 Eestikeelse kõnesünteesi võimaldamine robootika arendusplatvormil ROS] [Enabling Estonian speech synthesis on the Robot Operating System (ROS)], BS thesis, 2020
*Ranno Mäesepp, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72100 Takistuste vältimise lahendus õpperobotile Robotont] [Obstacle avoidance solution for educational robot platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2020
*Igor Rybalskii, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72060 Gesture Detection Software for Human-Robot Collaboration] [Žestituvastus tarkvara inimese ja roboti koostööks], BS thesis, 2020
*Meelis Pihlap, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64292 Mitme roboti koostöö funktsionaalsuste väljatöötamine tarkvararaamistikule TeMoto] [Multi-robot collaboration functionalities for robot software development framework TeMoto], BS thesis, 2019
*Kaarel Mark, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64290 Liitreaalsuse kasutamine tootmisprotsessis asukohtade määramisel] [Augmented reality for location determination in manufacturing], BS thesis, 2019
*Kätriin Julle, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64279 Roboti KUKA youBot riistvara ja ROS-tarkvara uuendamine] [Upgrading robot KUKA youBot’s hardware and ROS-software], BS thesis, 2019
*Georg Astok, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64274 Roboti juhtimine virtuaalreaalsuses kasutades ROS-raamistikku] [Creating virtual reality user interface using only ROS framework], BS thesis, 2019
*Martin Hallist, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64275 Robotipõhine kaugkohalolu käte liigutuste ülekandmiseks] [Teleoperation robot for arms motions], BS thesis, 2019
*Ahmed Hassan Helmy Mohamed, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/63946 Software integration of autonomous robot system for mixing and serving drinks] [Jooke valmistava ja serveeriva robotsüsteemi tarkvaralahendus], BS thesis, 2019
*Kristo Allaje, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60294 Draiveripakett käte jälgimise seadme Leap Motion™ kontroller kasutamiseks robootika arendusplatvormil ROS] [Driver package for using Leap Motion™ controller on the robotics development platform ROS], BS thesis, 2018
*Martin Maidla, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60288 Avatud robotiarendusplatvormi Robotont omniliikumise ja odomeetria arendamine] [Omnimotion and odometry development for open robot development platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2018
*Raid Vellerind, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/56559 Avatud robotiarendusplatvormi ROS võimekuse loomine Tartu Ülikooli Robotexi robootikaplatvormile] [ROS driver development for the University of Tartu’s Robotex robotics platform], BS thesis, 2017
*Kalle-Gustav Kruus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/32440 Jalgpalliroboti löögimehhanismi elektroonikalahendus] [Driver circuit for a kicking mechanism of a football robot], BS thesis, 2013
*Sven Kautlenbach, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/25570 Autonoomne seade elastsusmooduli mõõtmiseks] [Electronic device for Young’s modulus measurements], BS thesis, 2011

[[Category:Theses Topics]]

Theses in Robotics

2025-07-09T21:05:24Z

Karl: /* Masters's theses */

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= Projects in Advanced Robotics =
''The main objective of the follwing projects is to give students experience in working with advanced robotics tehcnology. Our group is active in several R&D projects involving human-robot collaboration, intuitive teleoperation of robots, and autonomous navigation of unmanned mobile platforms. Our main software platforms are [http://www.ros.org/ Robot Operating System (ROS)] for developing software for advanced robot systems and [http://gazebosim.org/ Gazebo] for running realistic robotic simulations.''<br><br>
For further information, contact [[User:Karl|Karl Kruusamäe]].

The following is not an exhaustive list of all available thesis/research topics.

== Highlighted theses topics for 2025/2026 study year ==
# [[#LLM-based task planning for robots|LLM-based task planning for robots]]
# [[#ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers|ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers]]
# [[#SemuBOT: multiple topics|SemuBOT: multiple topics]]
# [[#ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface|ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface]]
# [[#Sign-language-based control for robots|Sign-language-based control for robots]]
# [[#Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education|Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education]]
# [[#Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle|Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle]]

== List of potential thesis topics ==
Our inventory includes but is not limited to:
<gallery mode="packed">
File:Youbot.png|120px|thumb|KUKA youBot
File:Ur5_left.png|120px|thumb|Universal Robot UR5
File:Franka_Emika_Panda.jpg|120px|thumb|Franka Emika Panda
File:Clearpath_Jackal.jpg|120px|thumb|Clearpath Jackal
File:Kinova_KG-3_Gripper.jpg|120px|thumb|Kinova 3-finger gripper
File:Xarm7.jpg|120px|thumb|UFACTORY xArm7
File:Robotont_banner.png|120px|thumb|robotont
File:Turtlebot3-waffle-pi.jpg|thumb|TurtleBot3
File:Parrot-bebop-2.jpg|thumb|Parrot Bebop 2
</gallery>

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=== ROBOTONT: Docker-Driven ROS Environment Switching ===
This thesis focuses on integrating Docker containers to manage and switch between different ROS (Robot Operating System) environments on Robotont. Currently, ROS is installed natively on Robotont's Ubuntu-based onboard computer, limiting flexibility in system recovery and configuration switching. The goal is to develop a Docker-based solution that allows users to switch between ROS environments directly from Robotont’s existing low-level menu interface.
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=== ROBOTONT: designing and implementing a communication protocol for additional devices ===
Robotont currently includes a designated area on its front for attaching additional devices, such as an ultrasonic range finder, a servo motor connected to an Arduino, or a MikroBUS device. This thesis aims to design and implement a standard communication protocol that will enable seamless integration and control of these devices through the high-level ROS framework running on Robotont’s onboard computer.
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=== ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers ===
Currently ROBOTONT uses Intel NUC as an onboard computer. The goal of this thesis is to validate Robotont's software stack on alternative compute devices (e.g. Raspi4, Intel Compute Stick, and NVIDIA Jetson Nano) and benchmark their performance for the most popular Robotont use-case demos (e.g. webapp teleop, ar-tag steering, 2D mapping, and 3D mapping). The objetive is to propose at least two different compute solutions: one that optimizes cost and another that optimizes for the performance.
<hr>

=== ROBOTONT Lite ===
The goal of this thesis is to optimize ROBOTONT platform for cost by replacing the onboard compute and sensor with low-cost alternatives but ensuring ROS/ROS2 software compatibility.
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=== ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface ===
The goal of this thesis is to integrate graphical programming solution (e.g. Scratch or Blockly) to enable programming of Robotont by non-experts. E.g. https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2011.13706
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=== SemuBOT: multiple topics ===
In 2023/2024 many topics are developed to support the development of open-source humanoid robot project SemuBOT (https://www.facebook.com/semubotmtu/)
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=== Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education ===
Potential Topics:
* Enhance the Robot's Speech/Natural Language Capabilities
* Build a Local Language Model for the RSC
* Develop and Program the Robot’s Behavior and Personality
* Build a Digital Twin Simulation for Multimodal Interaction
* Explore the Use of the RSC as an Affective Robot to Address Students’ Academic Emotions
* Explore and Implement Cybersecurity Measures for Social Robot

[https://github.com/orgs/RobotStudyCompanion/discussions/3 More info on Github] | reach out to farnaz.baksh@ut.ee for more info
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=== Virtual reality user interface (VRUI) for intuitive teleoperation system ===
[[Image:LeapMotion.png|200px|thumb|right|Detecting 2 hands with Leap Motion Controller]]
Enhancing the user-experience of a virtual reality UI developed by [https://github.com/ut-ims-robotics/vrui_rviz Georg Astok]. Potentially adding [http://www.osvr.org/hardware-devs.html virtual reality capability] to a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L25HHFd00rc gesture- and natural-language-based robot teleoperation system].
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[[Image:Temoto-working-principle-in-pics.png|x160px|Gesture-based teleoperation]]
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=== Modeling humans for human-robot interaction ===
True human-robot collaboration means that the robot must understand the actions, intention, and state of its human partner. This work invovlves using cameras and other human sensors for digitally representing and modelling humans. There are multiple stages for modeling: a) physical models of human kinematics and dynamics; b) higher level-models for recognizing human intent.<br>
[[Image:Skeletal ROS.PNG|x160px|ROS & Kinect & Skeleton-Markers Package]]
<hr>

=== Robotic avatar for telepresence ===
Integrating hand gestures and head movements to control a robot avatar in virtual reality user interface.
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=== Detection of hardware and software resources for smart integration of robots ===
Vast majority of today’s robotic applications rely on hard-coded device and algorithm usage. This project focuses on developing a Resource Snooper software, that can detect addition or removal of resources for the benefit of dynamic reconfiguration of robotic systems. This project is developed as a subsystem of [https://utnuclearroboticspublic.github.io/temoto2/index.html TeMoto].
<hr>

=== Human-Robot and Robot-Robot collaboration applications ===
Creating a demo or analysis of software capabilities related to human-robot or tobot-robot teams
* human-robot collaborative assembly
* distributed mapping; analysis and demo of existing ROS (e.g., segmap https://youtu.be/JJhEkIA1xSE) packages for multi-robot mapping
* Inaccessible region teamwork
**youbot+drone - a drone maps the environment (for example a maze) and ground vehicle uses this information to traverse the maze
**youbot+robotont - youbot cannot go up ledges but it can lift smaller robot, such as robotont, up a ledge.
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=== Mirroring human hand movements on industrial robots ===
The goal of this project is to integrate continuous control of industrial robot manipulator with a gestural telerobotics interface. The recommended tools for this thesis project are Leap Motion Controller or a standard web camera, Ultraleap, Universal Robot UR5 manipulator, and ROS.
<hr>

=== ROBOTONT: TeMoto for robotont ===
Swarm-management and UMRF-based task loading for robotont using [https://github.com/temoto-framework TeMoto] framework.
<hr>

=== Enhancing teleoperation control interface with augmented cues to provoke caution===
The task is to create a telerobot control interface where video feed from the remote site and/or a mixed-reality scene is augmented with visual cues to provoke caution in human operator.
<hr>

=== Robot-to-human interaction ===
As robots and autonomous machines start sharing the same space a humans, their actions need to be understood by the people occupying the same space. For instance, a human worker needs to understand what the robot partner is planning next or a pedestrian needs to clearly comprehend the behaviour of a driverless vehicle. To reduce the ambiguity, the robot needs mechanisms to convey its intent (whatever it is going to do next). The aim of the thesis is to outline existing methods for machines to convey their intent and develop a unified model interface for expressing that intent.
<hr>

=== Gaze-based handover prediction ===
When human needs to pass an object to a robot manipulator, the robot must understand where in 3D space the object handover occurs and then plan an appropriate motion. Human gaze can be used as the input for predicting which object to track. This thesis activities involve camera-based eye tracking and safe motion-planning.
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=== ROBOTONT: Human-height human-robot interface for Robotont ground robot ===
Robotont is an ankle-high flat mobile robot. For humans to interact with Robotont, there is a need for a compact and lightweight mechanical structure that is tall enough for comfortable human-robot interaction. The objective of the thesis is to develop the mechanical designs and build prototypes that ensure stable operation and meet the aesthetic requirements for use in public places.
<hr>

=== Stratos Explore Ultraleap demonstrator for robotics ===
The aim of this thesis is to systematically analyze the strengths and limitations of the Stratos Explore Ultraleap device in the context of controlling a robot. Subsequently implement a demonstrator application for showing off its applicability for robot control.
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=== Mixed-reality scene creation for vehicle teleoperation ===
Fusing different sensory feeds for creating high-usability teleoperation scene.
<hr>

=== Validation study for AR-based robot user-interfaces ===
Designing and carrying out a user study to validate the functionality and usability of an human-robot interface.
<hr>

=== Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle ===
The goal of this thesis is to develop the methodology for measuring the operator's situation awareness while operating an autonomous urban vehicle. Potential metrics could include driving accuracy, speed, and latency. This thesis will be conducted as part of the activities at the [https://adl.cs.ut.ee Autonomous Driving Lab].
<hr>

=== Sign-language-based control for robots ===
The goal of this thesis is to design and implement the means for interacting with a robot via conventional sign language, i.e. the human can command a robot by using sign language.
<hr>

=== LLM-based task planning for robots ===
The goal of this thesis is to enable high level task planning for autonomous robots for general purpose tasks. The thesis would leverage the LLM's reasoning and TeMoto Action Engine to achieve natural task negotiation, planning, and execution.
<hr>

= Completed projects =
== PhD theses ==
*Robert Valner, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/105994 Design of TeMoto, a software framework for dependable, adaptive, and collaborative autonomous robots] [TeMoto – töökindlate, adaptiivsete ja koostöövõimeliste autonoomsete robotite arendamise tarkvararaamistik], PhD thesis, 2024
*Houman Masnavi, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/91394 Visibility aware navigation] [Nähtavust arvestav navigatsioon], PhD thesis, 2023

== Masters's theses ==
*Asier Mandiola Arrizabalaga, Haptic-Based Teleoperation of Robots, MS thesis, 2024
*Dāvis Krūminš, Web-based Robotics Lab for Effortless ROS2 Development, MS thesis, 2024
*Julian Rene Leclerc, Natural Language Human-Robot Interaction: A Modular Framework for Conversational Robot Control Using Large Language Models, MS thesis, 2024
*Miriam Calafa’, Designing Multimodal Emotional Expression for a Robotic Study Companion, MS thesis, 2024
*Iryna Hurova, Model-based Planning Using GPU-accelerated Simulator as a World Model, MS thesis, 2024
*Sander Toma Võrk, Elektrooniliste termomeetrite automaatse kalibreerimissüsteemi väljatöötamine ja rakendamine, MS thesis, 2024
*Carl Hjalmar Love Hult, SurfMotion: An Open Source Pipeline for Robotic Pipe Cutting and Welding, MS thesis, 2024
*Paola Avalos Conchas, Socially Aware Planning for Indoor Navigation, MS thesis, 2024
*Robert Allik, Validation of NoMaD as a Global Planner for Mobile Robots, MS thesis, 2024
*Rauno Põlluäär, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=79393 Designing and Implementing a Bird’s-eye View Interface for a Self-driving Vehicle’s Teleoperation System] [Isejuhtiva sõiduki kaugjuhtimissüsteemile linnuvaate kasutajaliidese loomine], MS thesis, 2024
*Gautier Reynes, VR-Enhanced Remote Inspection Framework for Semi-Autonomous Robot Fleet, MS thesis, 2024
*Eva Mõtshärg, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=77385 3D-prinditava kere disain ja analüüs vabavaralisele haridusrobotile Robotont] [Design and Analysis of a 3D Printable Chassis for the Open Source Educational Robot Robotont], MS thesis, 2023
*Farnaz Baksh, [https://dspace.ut.ee/items/a7a9cc15-27e9-450c-94e8-3267f0c95c56 An Open-source Robotic Study Companion for University Students] [Avatud lähtekoodiga robotõpikaaslane üliõpilastele], MS thesis, 2023
*Igor Rybalskii, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83028 Augmented reality (AR) for enabling human-robot collaboration with ROS robots] [Liitreaalsus inimese ja roboti koostöö võimaldamiseks ROS-i robotitega], MS thesis, 2022
*Md. Maniruzzaman, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83025 Object search and retrieval in indoor environment using a Mobile Manipulator] [Objektide otsimine ja teisaldamine siseruumides mobiilse manipulaatori abil], MS thesis, 2022
*Allan Kustavus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72651 Design and Implementation of a Generalized Resource Management Architecture in the TeMoto Software Framework] [Üldise ressursihalduri disain ja teostus TeMoto tarkvara raamistikule], MS thesis, 2021
*Kristina Meister, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72350 External human-vehicle interaction - a study in the context of an autonomous ride-hailing service], MS thesis, 2021
*Muhammad Usman, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72126 Development of an Optimization-Based Motion Planner and Its ROS Interface for a Non-Holonomic Mobile Manipulator] [Optimeerimisele baseeruva liikumisplaneerija arendamine ja selle ROSi liides mitteholonoomse mobiilse manipulaatori jaoks], MS thesis, 2020
*Maarika Oidekivi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72119 Masina kavatsuse väljendamine ja tõlgendamine] [Communicating and interpreting machine intent], MS thesis, 2020
*Houman Masnavi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72118 Multi-Robot Motion Planning for Shared Payload Transportation] [Rajaplaneerimine multi-robot süsteemile jagatud lasti transportimisel], MS thesis, 2020
*Fabian Ernesto Parra Gil, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72112 Implementation of Robot Manager Subsystem for Temoto Software Framework] [Robotite Halduri alamsüsteemi väljatöötamine tarkvararaamistikule TEMOTO], MS thesis, 2020
*Zafarullah, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72125 Gaze Assisted Neural Network based Prediction of End-Point of Human Reaching Trajectories], MS thesis, 2020
*Madis K Nigol, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64339 Õppematerjalid robotplatvormile Robotont] [Study materials for robot platform Robotont], MS thesis, 2019
*Renno Raudmäe, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64341 Avatud robotplatvorm Robotont] [Open source robotics platform Robotont], MS thesis, 2019
*Asif Sattar, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64352 Human detection and distance estimation with monocular camera using YOLOv3 neural network] [Inimeste tuvastamine ning kauguse hindamine kasutades kaamerat ning YOLOv3 tehisnärvivõrku], MS thesis, 2019
*Ragnar Margus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64337 Kergliiklusvahendite jagamisteenuseks vajaliku positsioneerimismooduli loomine ja uurimine] [Develoment and testing of a IoT module for electric vehicle sharing service], MS thesis, 2019
*Pavel Šumejko, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64320 Robust Solution for Extrinsic Calibration of a 2D Laser-Rangefinder and a Monocular USB Camera] [Meetod 2D laserkaugusmõõdiku ja USB-kaamera väliseks kalibreerimiseks], MS thesis, 2019
*Dzvezdana Arsovska, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64321 Building an Efficient and Secure Software Supply Pipeline for Aerial Robotics Application] [Efektiivne ja turvaline tarkvaraarendusahel lennurobootika rakenduses], MS thesis, 2019
*Tõnis Tiimus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60713 Visuaalselt esilekutsutud potentsiaalidel põhinev aju-arvuti liides robootika rakendustes] [A VEP-based BCI for robotics applications], MS thesis, 2018
*Martin Appo, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60718 Hardware-agnostic compliant control ROS package for collaborative industrial manipulators] [Riistvarapaindlik ROSi tarkvarapakett tööstuslike robotite mööndlikuks juhtimiseks], MS thesis, 2018
*Hassan Mahmoud Shehawy Elhanash, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60711 Optical Tracking of Forearm for Classifying Fingers Poses] [Küünarvarre visuaalne jälgimine ennustamaks sõrmede asendeid], MS thesis, 2018

== Bachelor's theses ==
*Oliver Voorel
*Karl Rahn
*Mattias Mäe
*Jürgen Kottise
*Martin Kaur
*Karl-Jürgen Siilak
*Usman
*Robina
*Omar
*Albert Unn, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=79937 Suhtlusvõimekuse arendamine sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot] [Developing the ability to communicate for SemuBot, a social humanoid robot], BS thesis, 2024
*Veronika-Marina Volynets, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99943 Development of Control Electronics and Program for Robotont's Height Adjustment Mechanism] [Juhtelektroonika ja programmi väljatöötamine Robotondi kõrguse reguleerimise mehhanismile], BS thesis, 2024
*Nikita Kurenkov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99880 Flexible Screen Integration and Development of Neck Movement Mechanism for Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Humanoidroboti näo lahenduse leidmine ja rakendamine; humanoidroboti jaoks kaela mehhanismi väljatöötamine], BS thesis, 2024
*Elchin Huseynov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99668 Design and Control of a Social Humanoid Robot - SemuBot’s Hand] [Sotsiaalse Humanoidroboti Disain ja Juhtimine - SemuBoti Käsi], BS thesis, 2024
*Veronika Podliesnova, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99636 Real-Time Detection of Robot Failures by Monitoring Operator’s Brain Activity with EEG-based Brain-Computer Interface] [Reaalajas Robotirikke Tuvastamine Operaatori Ajutegevuse Jälgimise teel EEG-põhise Aju-Arvuti Liidese abil], BS thesis, 2024
*Märten Josh Peedimaa, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Rhea: An Open-Source Table Tennis Ball Launcher Robot for Multiball Training] [Avatud lähtekoodiga lauatennise palliviske robot mitmikpall treenimiseks], BS thesis, 2024
*Karl Sander Vinkel, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Laadimisjaama ja transportkesta väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of charging dock and transport case for Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Raimo Köidam, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Valguslahenduse tarkvara väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of light solution software for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Robert Valge, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Toitepinge ja tarbevoolu monitoorimine ning toitehalduse püsivara loomine õpperobotil Robotont] [Monitoring supply voltage and current consumption and creating firmware for Robotont’s power management system], BS thesis, 2024
*Leonid Tšigrinski, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Õpperoboti Robotont püsivara arhitektuuri uuendamine] [Education robot "Robotont" firmware architecture updating], BS thesis, 2024
*Andres Sakk, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Avatud robotplatvormi Robotont 3 kasutajaliidese väljatöötamine] [Development of a user interface for the open robotics platform Robotont 3], BS thesis, 2024
*Kaur Kullamäe, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Elektroonikalahendus ja püsivara robotkäe juhtimiseks sotsiaalsel humanoidrobotil SemuBot] [Building the SemuBot arm electronics system], BS thesis, 2024
*Kristjan Madis Kask, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Käe mehaanika disain sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot] [Arm mechanics design for social humanoid robot SemuBot], BS thesis, 2024
*Sven-Ervin Paap, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet ROS2 draiver õpperobotile Robotont] [ROS2 driver for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Timur Nizamov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99592 Audio System for the Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Helisüsteem sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot], BS thesis, 2024
*Georgs Narbuts, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99554 Holonomic Motion Drive System of a Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Sotsiaalse humanoidroboti SemuBoti holonoomne liikuv ajamisüsteem], BS thesis, 2024
*Iryna Hurova, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90638 Kitting station of the learning factory] [Õppetehase komplekteerimisjaam], BS thesis, 2023
*Paola Avalos Conchas, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90641 Payload transportation system of a learning factory] [Õppetehase kasuliku koorma transpordisüsteem], BS thesis, 2023
*Pille Pärnalaas, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93431 Pöördpõik ajami arendus robotplatvormile Robotont] [Development of swerve drive for robotic platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Carl Hjalmar Love Hult, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90673 Using and Evaluating the Real-time Spatial Perception System Hydra in Real-world Scenarios] [Reaalajas toimiva ruumilise taju süsteemi Hydra kasutamine ja hindamine praktilistes stsenaariumides], BS thesis, 2023
*Priit Rooden, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93432 Autonoomse laadimislahenduse väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of an autonomous charging solution for the robot platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Marko Muro, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93429 Robotondi akulahenduse ning 12 V pingeregulaatori prototüüpimine] [Prototyping battery solution and 12 V voltage regulator for Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Danel Leppenen, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93427 Nav2 PYIF: Python-based Motion Planning for ROS 2 Navigation 2] [Nav 2 PYIF: Pythoni põhine liikumise planeerija ROS 2 Navigation 2-le], BS thesis, 2023
*Kertrud Geddily Küüt, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93424 Kõrgust reguleeriv mehhanism Robotondile] [Height adjusting mechanism for Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Ingvar Drikkit, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93421 Lisaseadmete võimekuse arendamine haridusrobotile Robotont] [Developing add-on device support for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Kristo Pool, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93430 MoveIt 2 õppematerjalid] [Learning materials for MoveIt 2], BS thesis, 2023
*Erki Veeväli, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93434 Development of a Continuous Teleoperation System for Urban Road Vehicle] [Linnasõiduki pideva kaugjuhtimissüsteemi arendus], BS thesis, 2023
*Aleksandra Doroshenko, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93420 Haiglates inimesi juhatava roboti disain] [Hospital guide robot design], BS thesis, 2023
*Hui Shi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83043 Expanding the Open-source ROS Software Pack age opencv_apps with Dedicated Blob Detection Functionality] [Avatud lähtekoodiga ROS-i tarkvarakimbu opencv_apps laiendamine laigutuvasti funktsioonaalsusega], BS thesis, 2022
*Dāvis Krūmiņš, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83040 Web-based learning and software development environment for remote access of ROS robots] [Veebipõhine õppe- ja tarkvaraarenduse keskkond ROS robotite juurdepääsuks kaugteel], BS thesis, 2022
*Anna Jakovleva, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83037 Roboquiz - an interactive human-robot game] [Roboquiz - interaktiivne inimese ja roboti mäng], BS thesis, 2022
*Kristjan Laht, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=74702&year=2022Robot Localization with Fiducial Markers] [Roboti lokaliseerimine koordinaatmärkidega], BS thesis, 2022
*Hans Pärtel Pani, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83008 ROS draiver pehmerobootika haaratsile] [ROS Driver for Soft Robotic Gripper], BS thesis, 2022
*Markus Erik Sügis, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83015 Jagatud juhtimise põhimõttel realiseeritud robotite kaugjuhtimissüsteem] [A continuous teleoperating system based on shared control concept], BS thesis, 2022
*Taaniel Küla, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83007 ROS2 platvormile keevitusroboti tarkvara portotüübi loomine kasutades UR5 robot-manipulaatorit] [Welding robot software prototype for ROS2 using UR5 robot arm], BS thesis, 2022
*Rauno Põlluäär, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72672 Veebirakendus-põhine kasutajaliides avatud robotplatvormi Robotont juhtimiseks ja haldamiseks] [Web application-based user interface for controlling and managing open-source robotics platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2021
*Hendrik Olesk, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72664 Nägemisulatuses kaugjuhitava mobiilse robotmanipulaatori kasutajamugavuse tõstmine] [Improving the usability of a mobile manipulator robot for line-of-sight remote control], BS thesis, 2021
*Tarvi Tepandi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72665 Segareaalsusel põhinev kasutajaliides mobiilse roboti kaugjuhtimiseks Microsoft HoloLens 2 vahendusel] [Mixed-reality user interface for teleoperating mobile robots with Microsoft HoloLens 2], BS thesis, 2021
*Rudolf Põldma, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72674 Tartu linna Narva maantee ringristmiku digikaksik] [Digital twin for Narva street roundabout in Tartu], BS thesis, 2021
*Kwasi Akuamoah Boateng, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72804 Digital Twin of a Teaching and Learning Robotics Lab] [Robotite õpetamise ja õppimise labori digitaalne kaksik], BS thesis, 2021
*Karina Sein, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72102 Eestikeelse kõnesünteesi võimaldamine robootika arendusplatvormil ROS] [Enabling Estonian speech synthesis on the Robot Operating System (ROS)], BS thesis, 2020
*Ranno Mäesepp, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72100 Takistuste vältimise lahendus õpperobotile Robotont] [Obstacle avoidance solution for educational robot platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2020
*Igor Rybalskii, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72060 Gesture Detection Software for Human-Robot Collaboration] [Žestituvastus tarkvara inimese ja roboti koostööks], BS thesis, 2020
*Meelis Pihlap, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64292 Mitme roboti koostöö funktsionaalsuste väljatöötamine tarkvararaamistikule TeMoto] [Multi-robot collaboration functionalities for robot software development framework TeMoto], BS thesis, 2019
*Kaarel Mark, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64290 Liitreaalsuse kasutamine tootmisprotsessis asukohtade määramisel] [Augmented reality for location determination in manufacturing], BS thesis, 2019
*Kätriin Julle, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64279 Roboti KUKA youBot riistvara ja ROS-tarkvara uuendamine] [Upgrading robot KUKA youBot’s hardware and ROS-software], BS thesis, 2019
*Georg Astok, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64274 Roboti juhtimine virtuaalreaalsuses kasutades ROS-raamistikku] [Creating virtual reality user interface using only ROS framework], BS thesis, 2019
*Martin Hallist, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64275 Robotipõhine kaugkohalolu käte liigutuste ülekandmiseks] [Teleoperation robot for arms motions], BS thesis, 2019
*Ahmed Hassan Helmy Mohamed, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/63946 Software integration of autonomous robot system for mixing and serving drinks] [Jooke valmistava ja serveeriva robotsüsteemi tarkvaralahendus], BS thesis, 2019
*Kristo Allaje, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60294 Draiveripakett käte jälgimise seadme Leap Motion™ kontroller kasutamiseks robootika arendusplatvormil ROS] [Driver package for using Leap Motion™ controller on the robotics development platform ROS], BS thesis, 2018
*Martin Maidla, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60288 Avatud robotiarendusplatvormi Robotont omniliikumise ja odomeetria arendamine] [Omnimotion and odometry development for open robot development platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2018
*Raid Vellerind, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/56559 Avatud robotiarendusplatvormi ROS võimekuse loomine Tartu Ülikooli Robotexi robootikaplatvormile] [ROS driver development for the University of Tartu’s Robotex robotics platform], BS thesis, 2017
*Kalle-Gustav Kruus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/32440 Jalgpalliroboti löögimehhanismi elektroonikalahendus] [Driver circuit for a kicking mechanism of a football robot], BS thesis, 2013
*Sven Kautlenbach, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/25570 Autonoomne seade elastsusmooduli mõõtmiseks] [Electronic device for Young’s modulus measurements], BS thesis, 2011

[[Category:Theses Topics]]

Theses in Robotics

2025-07-09T20:57:18Z

Karl: /* Bachelor's theses */

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= Projects in Advanced Robotics =
''The main objective of the follwing projects is to give students experience in working with advanced robotics tehcnology. Our group is active in several R&D projects involving human-robot collaboration, intuitive teleoperation of robots, and autonomous navigation of unmanned mobile platforms. Our main software platforms are [http://www.ros.org/ Robot Operating System (ROS)] for developing software for advanced robot systems and [http://gazebosim.org/ Gazebo] for running realistic robotic simulations.''<br><br>
For further information, contact [[User:Karl|Karl Kruusamäe]].

The following is not an exhaustive list of all available thesis/research topics.

== Highlighted theses topics for 2025/2026 study year ==
# [[#LLM-based task planning for robots|LLM-based task planning for robots]]
# [[#ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers|ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers]]
# [[#SemuBOT: multiple topics|SemuBOT: multiple topics]]
# [[#ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface|ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface]]
# [[#Sign-language-based control for robots|Sign-language-based control for robots]]
# [[#Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education|Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education]]
# [[#Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle|Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle]]

== List of potential thesis topics ==
Our inventory includes but is not limited to:
<gallery mode="packed">
File:Youbot.png|120px|thumb|KUKA youBot
File:Ur5_left.png|120px|thumb|Universal Robot UR5
File:Franka_Emika_Panda.jpg|120px|thumb|Franka Emika Panda
File:Clearpath_Jackal.jpg|120px|thumb|Clearpath Jackal
File:Kinova_KG-3_Gripper.jpg|120px|thumb|Kinova 3-finger gripper
File:Xarm7.jpg|120px|thumb|UFACTORY xArm7
File:Robotont_banner.png|120px|thumb|robotont
File:Turtlebot3-waffle-pi.jpg|thumb|TurtleBot3
File:Parrot-bebop-2.jpg|thumb|Parrot Bebop 2
</gallery>

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=== ROBOTONT: Docker-Driven ROS Environment Switching ===
This thesis focuses on integrating Docker containers to manage and switch between different ROS (Robot Operating System) environments on Robotont. Currently, ROS is installed natively on Robotont's Ubuntu-based onboard computer, limiting flexibility in system recovery and configuration switching. The goal is to develop a Docker-based solution that allows users to switch between ROS environments directly from Robotont’s existing low-level menu interface.
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=== ROBOTONT: designing and implementing a communication protocol for additional devices ===
Robotont currently includes a designated area on its front for attaching additional devices, such as an ultrasonic range finder, a servo motor connected to an Arduino, or a MikroBUS device. This thesis aims to design and implement a standard communication protocol that will enable seamless integration and control of these devices through the high-level ROS framework running on Robotont’s onboard computer.
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=== ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers ===
Currently ROBOTONT uses Intel NUC as an onboard computer. The goal of this thesis is to validate Robotont's software stack on alternative compute devices (e.g. Raspi4, Intel Compute Stick, and NVIDIA Jetson Nano) and benchmark their performance for the most popular Robotont use-case demos (e.g. webapp teleop, ar-tag steering, 2D mapping, and 3D mapping). The objetive is to propose at least two different compute solutions: one that optimizes cost and another that optimizes for the performance.
<hr>

=== ROBOTONT Lite ===
The goal of this thesis is to optimize ROBOTONT platform for cost by replacing the onboard compute and sensor with low-cost alternatives but ensuring ROS/ROS2 software compatibility.
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=== ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface ===
The goal of this thesis is to integrate graphical programming solution (e.g. Scratch or Blockly) to enable programming of Robotont by non-experts. E.g. https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2011.13706
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=== SemuBOT: multiple topics ===
In 2023/2024 many topics are developed to support the development of open-source humanoid robot project SemuBOT (https://www.facebook.com/semubotmtu/)
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=== Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education ===
Potential Topics:
* Enhance the Robot's Speech/Natural Language Capabilities
* Build a Local Language Model for the RSC
* Develop and Program the Robot’s Behavior and Personality
* Build a Digital Twin Simulation for Multimodal Interaction
* Explore the Use of the RSC as an Affective Robot to Address Students’ Academic Emotions
* Explore and Implement Cybersecurity Measures for Social Robot

[https://github.com/orgs/RobotStudyCompanion/discussions/3 More info on Github] | reach out to farnaz.baksh@ut.ee for more info
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=== Virtual reality user interface (VRUI) for intuitive teleoperation system ===
[[Image:LeapMotion.png|200px|thumb|right|Detecting 2 hands with Leap Motion Controller]]
Enhancing the user-experience of a virtual reality UI developed by [https://github.com/ut-ims-robotics/vrui_rviz Georg Astok]. Potentially adding [http://www.osvr.org/hardware-devs.html virtual reality capability] to a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L25HHFd00rc gesture- and natural-language-based robot teleoperation system].
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[[Image:Temoto-working-principle-in-pics.png|x160px|Gesture-based teleoperation]]
<hr>

=== Modeling humans for human-robot interaction ===
True human-robot collaboration means that the robot must understand the actions, intention, and state of its human partner. This work invovlves using cameras and other human sensors for digitally representing and modelling humans. There are multiple stages for modeling: a) physical models of human kinematics and dynamics; b) higher level-models for recognizing human intent.<br>
[[Image:Skeletal ROS.PNG|x160px|ROS & Kinect & Skeleton-Markers Package]]
<hr>

=== Robotic avatar for telepresence ===
Integrating hand gestures and head movements to control a robot avatar in virtual reality user interface.
<hr>

=== Detection of hardware and software resources for smart integration of robots ===
Vast majority of today’s robotic applications rely on hard-coded device and algorithm usage. This project focuses on developing a Resource Snooper software, that can detect addition or removal of resources for the benefit of dynamic reconfiguration of robotic systems. This project is developed as a subsystem of [https://utnuclearroboticspublic.github.io/temoto2/index.html TeMoto].
<hr>

=== Human-Robot and Robot-Robot collaboration applications ===
Creating a demo or analysis of software capabilities related to human-robot or tobot-robot teams
* human-robot collaborative assembly
* distributed mapping; analysis and demo of existing ROS (e.g., segmap https://youtu.be/JJhEkIA1xSE) packages for multi-robot mapping
* Inaccessible region teamwork
**youbot+drone - a drone maps the environment (for example a maze) and ground vehicle uses this information to traverse the maze
**youbot+robotont - youbot cannot go up ledges but it can lift smaller robot, such as robotont, up a ledge.
<hr>

=== Mirroring human hand movements on industrial robots ===
The goal of this project is to integrate continuous control of industrial robot manipulator with a gestural telerobotics interface. The recommended tools for this thesis project are Leap Motion Controller or a standard web camera, Ultraleap, Universal Robot UR5 manipulator, and ROS.
<hr>

=== ROBOTONT: TeMoto for robotont ===
Swarm-management and UMRF-based task loading for robotont using [https://github.com/temoto-framework TeMoto] framework.
<hr>

=== Enhancing teleoperation control interface with augmented cues to provoke caution===
The task is to create a telerobot control interface where video feed from the remote site and/or a mixed-reality scene is augmented with visual cues to provoke caution in human operator.
<hr>

=== Robot-to-human interaction ===
As robots and autonomous machines start sharing the same space a humans, their actions need to be understood by the people occupying the same space. For instance, a human worker needs to understand what the robot partner is planning next or a pedestrian needs to clearly comprehend the behaviour of a driverless vehicle. To reduce the ambiguity, the robot needs mechanisms to convey its intent (whatever it is going to do next). The aim of the thesis is to outline existing methods for machines to convey their intent and develop a unified model interface for expressing that intent.
<hr>

=== Gaze-based handover prediction ===
When human needs to pass an object to a robot manipulator, the robot must understand where in 3D space the object handover occurs and then plan an appropriate motion. Human gaze can be used as the input for predicting which object to track. This thesis activities involve camera-based eye tracking and safe motion-planning.
<hr>

=== ROBOTONT: Human-height human-robot interface for Robotont ground robot ===
Robotont is an ankle-high flat mobile robot. For humans to interact with Robotont, there is a need for a compact and lightweight mechanical structure that is tall enough for comfortable human-robot interaction. The objective of the thesis is to develop the mechanical designs and build prototypes that ensure stable operation and meet the aesthetic requirements for use in public places.
<hr>

=== Stratos Explore Ultraleap demonstrator for robotics ===
The aim of this thesis is to systematically analyze the strengths and limitations of the Stratos Explore Ultraleap device in the context of controlling a robot. Subsequently implement a demonstrator application for showing off its applicability for robot control.
<hr>

=== Mixed-reality scene creation for vehicle teleoperation ===
Fusing different sensory feeds for creating high-usability teleoperation scene.
<hr>

=== Validation study for AR-based robot user-interfaces ===
Designing and carrying out a user study to validate the functionality and usability of an human-robot interface.
<hr>

=== Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle ===
The goal of this thesis is to develop the methodology for measuring the operator's situation awareness while operating an autonomous urban vehicle. Potential metrics could include driving accuracy, speed, and latency. This thesis will be conducted as part of the activities at the [https://adl.cs.ut.ee Autonomous Driving Lab].
<hr>

=== Sign-language-based control for robots ===
The goal of this thesis is to design and implement the means for interacting with a robot via conventional sign language, i.e. the human can command a robot by using sign language.
<hr>

=== LLM-based task planning for robots ===
The goal of this thesis is to enable high level task planning for autonomous robots for general purpose tasks. The thesis would leverage the LLM's reasoning and TeMoto Action Engine to achieve natural task negotiation, planning, and execution.
<hr>

= Completed projects =
== PhD theses ==
*Robert Valner, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/105994 Design of TeMoto, a software framework for dependable, adaptive, and collaborative autonomous robots] [TeMoto – töökindlate, adaptiivsete ja koostöövõimeliste autonoomsete robotite arendamise tarkvararaamistik], PhD thesis, 2024
*Houman Masnavi, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/91394 Visibility aware navigation] [Nähtavust arvestav navigatsioon], PhD thesis, 2023

== Masters's theses ==
*Robert Allik, Validation of NoMaD as a Global Planner for Mobile Robots, MS thesis, 2024
*Rauno Põlluäär, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=79393 Designing and Implementing a Bird’s-eye View Interface for a Self-driving Vehicle’s Teleoperation System] [Isejuhtiva sõiduki kaugjuhtimissüsteemile linnuvaate kasutajaliidese loomine], MS thesis, 2024
*Gautier Reynes, VR-Enhanced Remote Inspection Framework for Semi-Autonomous Robot Fleet, MS thesis, 2024
*Eva Mõtshärg, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=77385 3D-prinditava kere disain ja analüüs vabavaralisele haridusrobotile Robotont] [Design and Analysis of a 3D Printable Chassis for the Open Source Educational Robot Robotont], MS thesis, 2023
*Farnaz Baksh, [https://dspace.ut.ee/items/a7a9cc15-27e9-450c-94e8-3267f0c95c56 An Open-source Robotic Study Companion for University Students] [Avatud lähtekoodiga robotõpikaaslane üliõpilastele], MS thesis, 2023
*Igor Rybalskii, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83028 Augmented reality (AR) for enabling human-robot collaboration with ROS robots] [Liitreaalsus inimese ja roboti koostöö võimaldamiseks ROS-i robotitega], MS thesis, 2022
*Md. Maniruzzaman, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83025 Object search and retrieval in indoor environment using a Mobile Manipulator] [Objektide otsimine ja teisaldamine siseruumides mobiilse manipulaatori abil], MS thesis, 2022
*Allan Kustavus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72651 Design and Implementation of a Generalized Resource Management Architecture in the TeMoto Software Framework] [Üldise ressursihalduri disain ja teostus TeMoto tarkvara raamistikule], MS thesis, 2021
*Kristina Meister, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72350 External human-vehicle interaction - a study in the context of an autonomous ride-hailing service], MS thesis, 2021
*Muhammad Usman, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72126 Development of an Optimization-Based Motion Planner and Its ROS Interface for a Non-Holonomic Mobile Manipulator] [Optimeerimisele baseeruva liikumisplaneerija arendamine ja selle ROSi liides mitteholonoomse mobiilse manipulaatori jaoks], MS thesis, 2020
*Maarika Oidekivi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72119 Masina kavatsuse väljendamine ja tõlgendamine] [Communicating and interpreting machine intent], MS thesis, 2020
*Houman Masnavi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72118 Multi-Robot Motion Planning for Shared Payload Transportation] [Rajaplaneerimine multi-robot süsteemile jagatud lasti transportimisel], MS thesis, 2020
*Fabian Ernesto Parra Gil, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72112 Implementation of Robot Manager Subsystem for Temoto Software Framework] [Robotite Halduri alamsüsteemi väljatöötamine tarkvararaamistikule TEMOTO], MS thesis, 2020
*Zafarullah, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72125 Gaze Assisted Neural Network based Prediction of End-Point of Human Reaching Trajectories], MS thesis, 2020
*Madis K Nigol, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64339 Õppematerjalid robotplatvormile Robotont] [Study materials for robot platform Robotont], MS thesis, 2019
*Renno Raudmäe, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64341 Avatud robotplatvorm Robotont] [Open source robotics platform Robotont], MS thesis, 2019
*Asif Sattar, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64352 Human detection and distance estimation with monocular camera using YOLOv3 neural network] [Inimeste tuvastamine ning kauguse hindamine kasutades kaamerat ning YOLOv3 tehisnärvivõrku], MS thesis, 2019
*Ragnar Margus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64337 Kergliiklusvahendite jagamisteenuseks vajaliku positsioneerimismooduli loomine ja uurimine] [Develoment and testing of a IoT module for electric vehicle sharing service], MS thesis, 2019
*Pavel Šumejko, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64320 Robust Solution for Extrinsic Calibration of a 2D Laser-Rangefinder and a Monocular USB Camera] [Meetod 2D laserkaugusmõõdiku ja USB-kaamera väliseks kalibreerimiseks], MS thesis, 2019
*Dzvezdana Arsovska, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64321 Building an Efficient and Secure Software Supply Pipeline for Aerial Robotics Application] [Efektiivne ja turvaline tarkvaraarendusahel lennurobootika rakenduses], MS thesis, 2019
*Tõnis Tiimus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60713 Visuaalselt esilekutsutud potentsiaalidel põhinev aju-arvuti liides robootika rakendustes] [A VEP-based BCI for robotics applications], MS thesis, 2018
*Martin Appo, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60718 Hardware-agnostic compliant control ROS package for collaborative industrial manipulators] [Riistvarapaindlik ROSi tarkvarapakett tööstuslike robotite mööndlikuks juhtimiseks], MS thesis, 2018
*Hassan Mahmoud Shehawy Elhanash, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60711 Optical Tracking of Forearm for Classifying Fingers Poses] [Küünarvarre visuaalne jälgimine ennustamaks sõrmede asendeid], MS thesis, 2018

== Bachelor's theses ==
*Oliver Voorel
*Karl Rahn
*Mattias Mäe
*Jürgen Kottise
*Martin Kaur
*Karl-Jürgen Siilak
*Usman
*Robina
*Omar
*Albert Unn, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=79937 Suhtlusvõimekuse arendamine sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot] [Developing the ability to communicate for SemuBot, a social humanoid robot], BS thesis, 2024
*Veronika-Marina Volynets, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99943 Development of Control Electronics and Program for Robotont's Height Adjustment Mechanism] [Juhtelektroonika ja programmi väljatöötamine Robotondi kõrguse reguleerimise mehhanismile], BS thesis, 2024
*Nikita Kurenkov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99880 Flexible Screen Integration and Development of Neck Movement Mechanism for Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Humanoidroboti näo lahenduse leidmine ja rakendamine; humanoidroboti jaoks kaela mehhanismi väljatöötamine], BS thesis, 2024
*Elchin Huseynov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99668 Design and Control of a Social Humanoid Robot - SemuBot’s Hand] [Sotsiaalse Humanoidroboti Disain ja Juhtimine - SemuBoti Käsi], BS thesis, 2024
*Veronika Podliesnova, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99636 Real-Time Detection of Robot Failures by Monitoring Operator’s Brain Activity with EEG-based Brain-Computer Interface] [Reaalajas Robotirikke Tuvastamine Operaatori Ajutegevuse Jälgimise teel EEG-põhise Aju-Arvuti Liidese abil], BS thesis, 2024
*Märten Josh Peedimaa, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Rhea: An Open-Source Table Tennis Ball Launcher Robot for Multiball Training] [Avatud lähtekoodiga lauatennise palliviske robot mitmikpall treenimiseks], BS thesis, 2024
*Karl Sander Vinkel, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Laadimisjaama ja transportkesta väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of charging dock and transport case for Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Raimo Köidam, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Valguslahenduse tarkvara väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of light solution software for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Robert Valge, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Toitepinge ja tarbevoolu monitoorimine ning toitehalduse püsivara loomine õpperobotil Robotont] [Monitoring supply voltage and current consumption and creating firmware for Robotont’s power management system], BS thesis, 2024
*Leonid Tšigrinski, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Õpperoboti Robotont püsivara arhitektuuri uuendamine] [Education robot "Robotont" firmware architecture updating], BS thesis, 2024
*Andres Sakk, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Avatud robotplatvormi Robotont 3 kasutajaliidese väljatöötamine] [Development of a user interface for the open robotics platform Robotont 3], BS thesis, 2024
*Kaur Kullamäe, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Elektroonikalahendus ja püsivara robotkäe juhtimiseks sotsiaalsel humanoidrobotil SemuBot] [Building the SemuBot arm electronics system], BS thesis, 2024
*Kristjan Madis Kask, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Käe mehaanika disain sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot] [Arm mechanics design for social humanoid robot SemuBot], BS thesis, 2024
*Sven-Ervin Paap, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet ROS2 draiver õpperobotile Robotont] [ROS2 driver for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Timur Nizamov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99592 Audio System for the Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Helisüsteem sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot], BS thesis, 2024
*Georgs Narbuts, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99554 Holonomic Motion Drive System of a Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Sotsiaalse humanoidroboti SemuBoti holonoomne liikuv ajamisüsteem], BS thesis, 2024
*Iryna Hurova, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90638 Kitting station of the learning factory] [Õppetehase komplekteerimisjaam], BS thesis, 2023
*Paola Avalos Conchas, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90641 Payload transportation system of a learning factory] [Õppetehase kasuliku koorma transpordisüsteem], BS thesis, 2023
*Pille Pärnalaas, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93431 Pöördpõik ajami arendus robotplatvormile Robotont] [Development of swerve drive for robotic platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Carl Hjalmar Love Hult, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90673 Using and Evaluating the Real-time Spatial Perception System Hydra in Real-world Scenarios] [Reaalajas toimiva ruumilise taju süsteemi Hydra kasutamine ja hindamine praktilistes stsenaariumides], BS thesis, 2023
*Priit Rooden, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93432 Autonoomse laadimislahenduse väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of an autonomous charging solution for the robot platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Marko Muro, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93429 Robotondi akulahenduse ning 12 V pingeregulaatori prototüüpimine] [Prototyping battery solution and 12 V voltage regulator for Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Danel Leppenen, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93427 Nav2 PYIF: Python-based Motion Planning for ROS 2 Navigation 2] [Nav 2 PYIF: Pythoni põhine liikumise planeerija ROS 2 Navigation 2-le], BS thesis, 2023
*Kertrud Geddily Küüt, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93424 Kõrgust reguleeriv mehhanism Robotondile] [Height adjusting mechanism for Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Ingvar Drikkit, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93421 Lisaseadmete võimekuse arendamine haridusrobotile Robotont] [Developing add-on device support for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Kristo Pool, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93430 MoveIt 2 õppematerjalid] [Learning materials for MoveIt 2], BS thesis, 2023
*Erki Veeväli, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93434 Development of a Continuous Teleoperation System for Urban Road Vehicle] [Linnasõiduki pideva kaugjuhtimissüsteemi arendus], BS thesis, 2023
*Aleksandra Doroshenko, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93420 Haiglates inimesi juhatava roboti disain] [Hospital guide robot design], BS thesis, 2023
*Hui Shi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83043 Expanding the Open-source ROS Software Pack age opencv_apps with Dedicated Blob Detection Functionality] [Avatud lähtekoodiga ROS-i tarkvarakimbu opencv_apps laiendamine laigutuvasti funktsioonaalsusega], BS thesis, 2022
*Dāvis Krūmiņš, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83040 Web-based learning and software development environment for remote access of ROS robots] [Veebipõhine õppe- ja tarkvaraarenduse keskkond ROS robotite juurdepääsuks kaugteel], BS thesis, 2022
*Anna Jakovleva, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83037 Roboquiz - an interactive human-robot game] [Roboquiz - interaktiivne inimese ja roboti mäng], BS thesis, 2022
*Kristjan Laht, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=74702&year=2022Robot Localization with Fiducial Markers] [Roboti lokaliseerimine koordinaatmärkidega], BS thesis, 2022
*Hans Pärtel Pani, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83008 ROS draiver pehmerobootika haaratsile] [ROS Driver for Soft Robotic Gripper], BS thesis, 2022
*Markus Erik Sügis, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83015 Jagatud juhtimise põhimõttel realiseeritud robotite kaugjuhtimissüsteem] [A continuous teleoperating system based on shared control concept], BS thesis, 2022
*Taaniel Küla, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83007 ROS2 platvormile keevitusroboti tarkvara portotüübi loomine kasutades UR5 robot-manipulaatorit] [Welding robot software prototype for ROS2 using UR5 robot arm], BS thesis, 2022
*Rauno Põlluäär, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72672 Veebirakendus-põhine kasutajaliides avatud robotplatvormi Robotont juhtimiseks ja haldamiseks] [Web application-based user interface for controlling and managing open-source robotics platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2021
*Hendrik Olesk, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72664 Nägemisulatuses kaugjuhitava mobiilse robotmanipulaatori kasutajamugavuse tõstmine] [Improving the usability of a mobile manipulator robot for line-of-sight remote control], BS thesis, 2021
*Tarvi Tepandi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72665 Segareaalsusel põhinev kasutajaliides mobiilse roboti kaugjuhtimiseks Microsoft HoloLens 2 vahendusel] [Mixed-reality user interface for teleoperating mobile robots with Microsoft HoloLens 2], BS thesis, 2021
*Rudolf Põldma, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72674 Tartu linna Narva maantee ringristmiku digikaksik] [Digital twin for Narva street roundabout in Tartu], BS thesis, 2021
*Kwasi Akuamoah Boateng, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72804 Digital Twin of a Teaching and Learning Robotics Lab] [Robotite õpetamise ja õppimise labori digitaalne kaksik], BS thesis, 2021
*Karina Sein, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72102 Eestikeelse kõnesünteesi võimaldamine robootika arendusplatvormil ROS] [Enabling Estonian speech synthesis on the Robot Operating System (ROS)], BS thesis, 2020
*Ranno Mäesepp, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72100 Takistuste vältimise lahendus õpperobotile Robotont] [Obstacle avoidance solution for educational robot platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2020
*Igor Rybalskii, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72060 Gesture Detection Software for Human-Robot Collaboration] [Žestituvastus tarkvara inimese ja roboti koostööks], BS thesis, 2020
*Meelis Pihlap, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64292 Mitme roboti koostöö funktsionaalsuste väljatöötamine tarkvararaamistikule TeMoto] [Multi-robot collaboration functionalities for robot software development framework TeMoto], BS thesis, 2019
*Kaarel Mark, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64290 Liitreaalsuse kasutamine tootmisprotsessis asukohtade määramisel] [Augmented reality for location determination in manufacturing], BS thesis, 2019
*Kätriin Julle, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64279 Roboti KUKA youBot riistvara ja ROS-tarkvara uuendamine] [Upgrading robot KUKA youBot’s hardware and ROS-software], BS thesis, 2019
*Georg Astok, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64274 Roboti juhtimine virtuaalreaalsuses kasutades ROS-raamistikku] [Creating virtual reality user interface using only ROS framework], BS thesis, 2019
*Martin Hallist, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64275 Robotipõhine kaugkohalolu käte liigutuste ülekandmiseks] [Teleoperation robot for arms motions], BS thesis, 2019
*Ahmed Hassan Helmy Mohamed, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/63946 Software integration of autonomous robot system for mixing and serving drinks] [Jooke valmistava ja serveeriva robotsüsteemi tarkvaralahendus], BS thesis, 2019
*Kristo Allaje, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60294 Draiveripakett käte jälgimise seadme Leap Motion™ kontroller kasutamiseks robootika arendusplatvormil ROS] [Driver package for using Leap Motion™ controller on the robotics development platform ROS], BS thesis, 2018
*Martin Maidla, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60288 Avatud robotiarendusplatvormi Robotont omniliikumise ja odomeetria arendamine] [Omnimotion and odometry development for open robot development platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2018
*Raid Vellerind, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/56559 Avatud robotiarendusplatvormi ROS võimekuse loomine Tartu Ülikooli Robotexi robootikaplatvormile] [ROS driver development for the University of Tartu’s Robotex robotics platform], BS thesis, 2017
*Kalle-Gustav Kruus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/32440 Jalgpalliroboti löögimehhanismi elektroonikalahendus] [Driver circuit for a kicking mechanism of a football robot], BS thesis, 2013
*Sven Kautlenbach, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/25570 Autonoomne seade elastsusmooduli mõõtmiseks] [Electronic device for Young’s modulus measurements], BS thesis, 2011

[[Category:Theses Topics]]

Theses in Robotics

2025-07-09T20:48:25Z

Karl: /* Highlighted theses topics for 2025/2026 study year */

[[Category:IMS-robotics]]
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= Projects in Advanced Robotics =
''The main objective of the follwing projects is to give students experience in working with advanced robotics tehcnology. Our group is active in several R&D projects involving human-robot collaboration, intuitive teleoperation of robots, and autonomous navigation of unmanned mobile platforms. Our main software platforms are [http://www.ros.org/ Robot Operating System (ROS)] for developing software for advanced robot systems and [http://gazebosim.org/ Gazebo] for running realistic robotic simulations.''<br><br>
For further information, contact [[User:Karl|Karl Kruusamäe]].

The following is not an exhaustive list of all available thesis/research topics.

== Highlighted theses topics for 2025/2026 study year ==
# [[#LLM-based task planning for robots|LLM-based task planning for robots]]
# [[#ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers|ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers]]
# [[#SemuBOT: multiple topics|SemuBOT: multiple topics]]
# [[#ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface|ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface]]
# [[#Sign-language-based control for robots|Sign-language-based control for robots]]
# [[#Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education|Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education]]
# [[#Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle|Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle]]

== List of potential thesis topics ==
Our inventory includes but is not limited to:
<gallery mode="packed">
File:Youbot.png|120px|thumb|KUKA youBot
File:Ur5_left.png|120px|thumb|Universal Robot UR5
File:Franka_Emika_Panda.jpg|120px|thumb|Franka Emika Panda
File:Clearpath_Jackal.jpg|120px|thumb|Clearpath Jackal
File:Kinova_KG-3_Gripper.jpg|120px|thumb|Kinova 3-finger gripper
File:Xarm7.jpg|120px|thumb|UFACTORY xArm7
File:Robotont_banner.png|120px|thumb|robotont
File:Turtlebot3-waffle-pi.jpg|thumb|TurtleBot3
File:Parrot-bebop-2.jpg|thumb|Parrot Bebop 2
</gallery>

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=== ROBOTONT: Docker-Driven ROS Environment Switching ===
This thesis focuses on integrating Docker containers to manage and switch between different ROS (Robot Operating System) environments on Robotont. Currently, ROS is installed natively on Robotont's Ubuntu-based onboard computer, limiting flexibility in system recovery and configuration switching. The goal is to develop a Docker-based solution that allows users to switch between ROS environments directly from Robotont’s existing low-level menu interface.
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=== ROBOTONT: designing and implementing a communication protocol for additional devices ===
Robotont currently includes a designated area on its front for attaching additional devices, such as an ultrasonic range finder, a servo motor connected to an Arduino, or a MikroBUS device. This thesis aims to design and implement a standard communication protocol that will enable seamless integration and control of these devices through the high-level ROS framework running on Robotont’s onboard computer.
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=== ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers ===
Currently ROBOTONT uses Intel NUC as an onboard computer. The goal of this thesis is to validate Robotont's software stack on alternative compute devices (e.g. Raspi4, Intel Compute Stick, and NVIDIA Jetson Nano) and benchmark their performance for the most popular Robotont use-case demos (e.g. webapp teleop, ar-tag steering, 2D mapping, and 3D mapping). The objetive is to propose at least two different compute solutions: one that optimizes cost and another that optimizes for the performance.
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=== ROBOTONT Lite ===
The goal of this thesis is to optimize ROBOTONT platform for cost by replacing the onboard compute and sensor with low-cost alternatives but ensuring ROS/ROS2 software compatibility.
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=== ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface ===
The goal of this thesis is to integrate graphical programming solution (e.g. Scratch or Blockly) to enable programming of Robotont by non-experts. E.g. https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2011.13706
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=== SemuBOT: multiple topics ===
In 2023/2024 many topics are developed to support the development of open-source humanoid robot project SemuBOT (https://www.facebook.com/semubotmtu/)
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=== Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education ===
Potential Topics:
* Enhance the Robot's Speech/Natural Language Capabilities
* Build a Local Language Model for the RSC
* Develop and Program the Robot’s Behavior and Personality
* Build a Digital Twin Simulation for Multimodal Interaction
* Explore the Use of the RSC as an Affective Robot to Address Students’ Academic Emotions
* Explore and Implement Cybersecurity Measures for Social Robot

[https://github.com/orgs/RobotStudyCompanion/discussions/3 More info on Github] | reach out to farnaz.baksh@ut.ee for more info
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=== Virtual reality user interface (VRUI) for intuitive teleoperation system ===
[[Image:LeapMotion.png|200px|thumb|right|Detecting 2 hands with Leap Motion Controller]]
Enhancing the user-experience of a virtual reality UI developed by [https://github.com/ut-ims-robotics/vrui_rviz Georg Astok]. Potentially adding [http://www.osvr.org/hardware-devs.html virtual reality capability] to a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L25HHFd00rc gesture- and natural-language-based robot teleoperation system].
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[[Image:Temoto-working-principle-in-pics.png|x160px|Gesture-based teleoperation]]
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=== Modeling humans for human-robot interaction ===
True human-robot collaboration means that the robot must understand the actions, intention, and state of its human partner. This work invovlves using cameras and other human sensors for digitally representing and modelling humans. There are multiple stages for modeling: a) physical models of human kinematics and dynamics; b) higher level-models for recognizing human intent.<br>
[[Image:Skeletal ROS.PNG|x160px|ROS & Kinect & Skeleton-Markers Package]]
<hr>

=== Robotic avatar for telepresence ===
Integrating hand gestures and head movements to control a robot avatar in virtual reality user interface.
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=== Detection of hardware and software resources for smart integration of robots ===
Vast majority of today’s robotic applications rely on hard-coded device and algorithm usage. This project focuses on developing a Resource Snooper software, that can detect addition or removal of resources for the benefit of dynamic reconfiguration of robotic systems. This project is developed as a subsystem of [https://utnuclearroboticspublic.github.io/temoto2/index.html TeMoto].
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=== Human-Robot and Robot-Robot collaboration applications ===
Creating a demo or analysis of software capabilities related to human-robot or tobot-robot teams
* human-robot collaborative assembly
* distributed mapping; analysis and demo of existing ROS (e.g., segmap https://youtu.be/JJhEkIA1xSE) packages for multi-robot mapping
* Inaccessible region teamwork
**youbot+drone - a drone maps the environment (for example a maze) and ground vehicle uses this information to traverse the maze
**youbot+robotont - youbot cannot go up ledges but it can lift smaller robot, such as robotont, up a ledge.
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=== Mirroring human hand movements on industrial robots ===
The goal of this project is to integrate continuous control of industrial robot manipulator with a gestural telerobotics interface. The recommended tools for this thesis project are Leap Motion Controller or a standard web camera, Ultraleap, Universal Robot UR5 manipulator, and ROS.
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=== ROBOTONT: TeMoto for robotont ===
Swarm-management and UMRF-based task loading for robotont using [https://github.com/temoto-framework TeMoto] framework.
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=== Enhancing teleoperation control interface with augmented cues to provoke caution===
The task is to create a telerobot control interface where video feed from the remote site and/or a mixed-reality scene is augmented with visual cues to provoke caution in human operator.
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=== Robot-to-human interaction ===
As robots and autonomous machines start sharing the same space a humans, their actions need to be understood by the people occupying the same space. For instance, a human worker needs to understand what the robot partner is planning next or a pedestrian needs to clearly comprehend the behaviour of a driverless vehicle. To reduce the ambiguity, the robot needs mechanisms to convey its intent (whatever it is going to do next). The aim of the thesis is to outline existing methods for machines to convey their intent and develop a unified model interface for expressing that intent.
<hr>

=== Gaze-based handover prediction ===
When human needs to pass an object to a robot manipulator, the robot must understand where in 3D space the object handover occurs and then plan an appropriate motion. Human gaze can be used as the input for predicting which object to track. This thesis activities involve camera-based eye tracking and safe motion-planning.
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=== ROBOTONT: Human-height human-robot interface for Robotont ground robot ===
Robotont is an ankle-high flat mobile robot. For humans to interact with Robotont, there is a need for a compact and lightweight mechanical structure that is tall enough for comfortable human-robot interaction. The objective of the thesis is to develop the mechanical designs and build prototypes that ensure stable operation and meet the aesthetic requirements for use in public places.
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=== Stratos Explore Ultraleap demonstrator for robotics ===
The aim of this thesis is to systematically analyze the strengths and limitations of the Stratos Explore Ultraleap device in the context of controlling a robot. Subsequently implement a demonstrator application for showing off its applicability for robot control.
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=== Mixed-reality scene creation for vehicle teleoperation ===
Fusing different sensory feeds for creating high-usability teleoperation scene.
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=== Validation study for AR-based robot user-interfaces ===
Designing and carrying out a user study to validate the functionality and usability of an human-robot interface.
<hr>

=== Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle ===
The goal of this thesis is to develop the methodology for measuring the operator's situation awareness while operating an autonomous urban vehicle. Potential metrics could include driving accuracy, speed, and latency. This thesis will be conducted as part of the activities at the [https://adl.cs.ut.ee Autonomous Driving Lab].
<hr>

=== Sign-language-based control for robots ===
The goal of this thesis is to design and implement the means for interacting with a robot via conventional sign language, i.e. the human can command a robot by using sign language.
<hr>

=== LLM-based task planning for robots ===
The goal of this thesis is to enable high level task planning for autonomous robots for general purpose tasks. The thesis would leverage the LLM's reasoning and TeMoto Action Engine to achieve natural task negotiation, planning, and execution.
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= Completed projects =
== PhD theses ==
*Robert Valner, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/105994 Design of TeMoto, a software framework for dependable, adaptive, and collaborative autonomous robots] [TeMoto – töökindlate, adaptiivsete ja koostöövõimeliste autonoomsete robotite arendamise tarkvararaamistik], PhD thesis, 2024
*Houman Masnavi, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/91394 Visibility aware navigation] [Nähtavust arvestav navigatsioon], PhD thesis, 2023

== Masters's theses ==
*Robert Allik, Validation of NoMaD as a Global Planner for Mobile Robots, MS thesis, 2024
*Rauno Põlluäär, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=79393 Designing and Implementing a Bird’s-eye View Interface for a Self-driving Vehicle’s Teleoperation System] [Isejuhtiva sõiduki kaugjuhtimissüsteemile linnuvaate kasutajaliidese loomine], MS thesis, 2024
*Gautier Reynes, VR-Enhanced Remote Inspection Framework for Semi-Autonomous Robot Fleet, MS thesis, 2024
*Eva Mõtshärg, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=77385 3D-prinditava kere disain ja analüüs vabavaralisele haridusrobotile Robotont] [Design and Analysis of a 3D Printable Chassis for the Open Source Educational Robot Robotont], MS thesis, 2023
*Farnaz Baksh, [https://dspace.ut.ee/items/a7a9cc15-27e9-450c-94e8-3267f0c95c56 An Open-source Robotic Study Companion for University Students] [Avatud lähtekoodiga robotõpikaaslane üliõpilastele], MS thesis, 2023
*Igor Rybalskii, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83028 Augmented reality (AR) for enabling human-robot collaboration with ROS robots] [Liitreaalsus inimese ja roboti koostöö võimaldamiseks ROS-i robotitega], MS thesis, 2022
*Md. Maniruzzaman, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83025 Object search and retrieval in indoor environment using a Mobile Manipulator] [Objektide otsimine ja teisaldamine siseruumides mobiilse manipulaatori abil], MS thesis, 2022
*Allan Kustavus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72651 Design and Implementation of a Generalized Resource Management Architecture in the TeMoto Software Framework] [Üldise ressursihalduri disain ja teostus TeMoto tarkvara raamistikule], MS thesis, 2021
*Kristina Meister, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72350 External human-vehicle interaction - a study in the context of an autonomous ride-hailing service], MS thesis, 2021
*Muhammad Usman, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72126 Development of an Optimization-Based Motion Planner and Its ROS Interface for a Non-Holonomic Mobile Manipulator] [Optimeerimisele baseeruva liikumisplaneerija arendamine ja selle ROSi liides mitteholonoomse mobiilse manipulaatori jaoks], MS thesis, 2020
*Maarika Oidekivi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72119 Masina kavatsuse väljendamine ja tõlgendamine] [Communicating and interpreting machine intent], MS thesis, 2020
*Houman Masnavi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72118 Multi-Robot Motion Planning for Shared Payload Transportation] [Rajaplaneerimine multi-robot süsteemile jagatud lasti transportimisel], MS thesis, 2020
*Fabian Ernesto Parra Gil, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72112 Implementation of Robot Manager Subsystem for Temoto Software Framework] [Robotite Halduri alamsüsteemi väljatöötamine tarkvararaamistikule TEMOTO], MS thesis, 2020
*Zafarullah, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72125 Gaze Assisted Neural Network based Prediction of End-Point of Human Reaching Trajectories], MS thesis, 2020
*Madis K Nigol, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64339 Õppematerjalid robotplatvormile Robotont] [Study materials for robot platform Robotont], MS thesis, 2019
*Renno Raudmäe, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64341 Avatud robotplatvorm Robotont] [Open source robotics platform Robotont], MS thesis, 2019
*Asif Sattar, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64352 Human detection and distance estimation with monocular camera using YOLOv3 neural network] [Inimeste tuvastamine ning kauguse hindamine kasutades kaamerat ning YOLOv3 tehisnärvivõrku], MS thesis, 2019
*Ragnar Margus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64337 Kergliiklusvahendite jagamisteenuseks vajaliku positsioneerimismooduli loomine ja uurimine] [Develoment and testing of a IoT module for electric vehicle sharing service], MS thesis, 2019
*Pavel Šumejko, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64320 Robust Solution for Extrinsic Calibration of a 2D Laser-Rangefinder and a Monocular USB Camera] [Meetod 2D laserkaugusmõõdiku ja USB-kaamera väliseks kalibreerimiseks], MS thesis, 2019
*Dzvezdana Arsovska, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64321 Building an Efficient and Secure Software Supply Pipeline for Aerial Robotics Application] [Efektiivne ja turvaline tarkvaraarendusahel lennurobootika rakenduses], MS thesis, 2019
*Tõnis Tiimus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60713 Visuaalselt esilekutsutud potentsiaalidel põhinev aju-arvuti liides robootika rakendustes] [A VEP-based BCI for robotics applications], MS thesis, 2018
*Martin Appo, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60718 Hardware-agnostic compliant control ROS package for collaborative industrial manipulators] [Riistvarapaindlik ROSi tarkvarapakett tööstuslike robotite mööndlikuks juhtimiseks], MS thesis, 2018
*Hassan Mahmoud Shehawy Elhanash, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60711 Optical Tracking of Forearm for Classifying Fingers Poses] [Küünarvarre visuaalne jälgimine ennustamaks sõrmede asendeid], MS thesis, 2018

== Bachelor's theses ==
*Albert Unn, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=79937 Suhtlusvõimekuse arendamine sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot] [Developing the ability to communicate for SemuBot, a social humanoid robot], BS thesis, 2024
*Veronika-Marina Volynets, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99943 Development of Control Electronics and Program for Robotont's Height Adjustment Mechanism] [Juhtelektroonika ja programmi väljatöötamine Robotondi kõrguse reguleerimise mehhanismile], BS thesis, 2024
*Nikita Kurenkov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99880 Flexible Screen Integration and Development of Neck Movement Mechanism for Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Humanoidroboti näo lahenduse leidmine ja rakendamine; humanoidroboti jaoks kaela mehhanismi väljatöötamine], BS thesis, 2024
*Elchin Huseynov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99668 Design and Control of a Social Humanoid Robot - SemuBot’s Hand] [Sotsiaalse Humanoidroboti Disain ja Juhtimine - SemuBoti Käsi], BS thesis, 2024
*Veronika Podliesnova, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99636 Real-Time Detection of Robot Failures by Monitoring Operator’s Brain Activity with EEG-based Brain-Computer Interface] [Reaalajas Robotirikke Tuvastamine Operaatori Ajutegevuse Jälgimise teel EEG-põhise Aju-Arvuti Liidese abil], BS thesis, 2024
*Märten Josh Peedimaa, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Rhea: An Open-Source Table Tennis Ball Launcher Robot for Multiball Training] [Avatud lähtekoodiga lauatennise palliviske robot mitmikpall treenimiseks], BS thesis, 2024
*Karl Sander Vinkel, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Laadimisjaama ja transportkesta väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of charging dock and transport case for Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Raimo Köidam, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Valguslahenduse tarkvara väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of light solution software for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Robert Valge, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Toitepinge ja tarbevoolu monitoorimine ning toitehalduse püsivara loomine õpperobotil Robotont] [Monitoring supply voltage and current consumption and creating firmware for Robotont’s power management system], BS thesis, 2024
*Leonid Tšigrinski, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Õpperoboti Robotont püsivara arhitektuuri uuendamine] [Education robot "Robotont" firmware architecture updating], BS thesis, 2024
*Andres Sakk, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Avatud robotplatvormi Robotont 3 kasutajaliidese väljatöötamine] [Development of a user interface for the open robotics platform Robotont 3], BS thesis, 2024
*Kaur Kullamäe, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Elektroonikalahendus ja püsivara robotkäe juhtimiseks sotsiaalsel humanoidrobotil SemuBot] [Building the SemuBot arm electronics system], BS thesis, 2024
*Kristjan Madis Kask, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Käe mehaanika disain sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot] [Arm mechanics design for social humanoid robot SemuBot], BS thesis, 2024
*Sven-Ervin Paap, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet ROS2 draiver õpperobotile Robotont] [ROS2 driver for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Timur Nizamov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99592 Audio System for the Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Helisüsteem sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot], BS thesis, 2024
*Georgs Narbuts, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99554 Holonomic Motion Drive System of a Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Sotsiaalse humanoidroboti SemuBoti holonoomne liikuv ajamisüsteem], BS thesis, 2024
*Iryna Hurova, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90638 Kitting station of the learning factory] [Õppetehase komplekteerimisjaam], BS thesis, 2023
*Paola Avalos Conchas, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90641 Payload transportation system of a learning factory] [Õppetehase kasuliku koorma transpordisüsteem], BS thesis, 2023
*Pille Pärnalaas, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93431 Pöördpõik ajami arendus robotplatvormile Robotont] [Development of swerve drive for robotic platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Carl Hjalmar Love Hult, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90673 Using and Evaluating the Real-time Spatial Perception System Hydra in Real-world Scenarios] [Reaalajas toimiva ruumilise taju süsteemi Hydra kasutamine ja hindamine praktilistes stsenaariumides], BS thesis, 2023
*Priit Rooden, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93432 Autonoomse laadimislahenduse väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of an autonomous charging solution for the robot platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Marko Muro, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93429 Robotondi akulahenduse ning 12 V pingeregulaatori prototüüpimine] [Prototyping battery solution and 12 V voltage regulator for Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Danel Leppenen, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93427 Nav2 PYIF: Python-based Motion Planning for ROS 2 Navigation 2] [Nav 2 PYIF: Pythoni põhine liikumise planeerija ROS 2 Navigation 2-le], BS thesis, 2023
*Kertrud Geddily Küüt, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93424 Kõrgust reguleeriv mehhanism Robotondile] [Height adjusting mechanism for Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Ingvar Drikkit, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93421 Lisaseadmete võimekuse arendamine haridusrobotile Robotont] [Developing add-on device support for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Kristo Pool, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93430 MoveIt 2 õppematerjalid] [Learning materials for MoveIt 2], BS thesis, 2023
*Erki Veeväli, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93434 Development of a Continuous Teleoperation System for Urban Road Vehicle] [Linnasõiduki pideva kaugjuhtimissüsteemi arendus], BS thesis, 2023
*Aleksandra Doroshenko, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93420 Haiglates inimesi juhatava roboti disain] [Hospital guide robot design], BS thesis, 2023
*Hui Shi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83043 Expanding the Open-source ROS Software Pack age opencv_apps with Dedicated Blob Detection Functionality] [Avatud lähtekoodiga ROS-i tarkvarakimbu opencv_apps laiendamine laigutuvasti funktsioonaalsusega], BS thesis, 2022
*Dāvis Krūmiņš, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83040 Web-based learning and software development environment for remote access of ROS robots] [Veebipõhine õppe- ja tarkvaraarenduse keskkond ROS robotite juurdepääsuks kaugteel], BS thesis, 2022
*Anna Jakovleva, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83037 Roboquiz - an interactive human-robot game] [Roboquiz - interaktiivne inimese ja roboti mäng], BS thesis, 2022
*Kristjan Laht, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=74702&year=2022Robot Localization with Fiducial Markers] [Roboti lokaliseerimine koordinaatmärkidega], BS thesis, 2022
*Hans Pärtel Pani, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83008 ROS draiver pehmerobootika haaratsile] [ROS Driver for Soft Robotic Gripper], BS thesis, 2022
*Markus Erik Sügis, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83015 Jagatud juhtimise põhimõttel realiseeritud robotite kaugjuhtimissüsteem] [A continuous teleoperating system based on shared control concept], BS thesis, 2022
*Taaniel Küla, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83007 ROS2 platvormile keevitusroboti tarkvara portotüübi loomine kasutades UR5 robot-manipulaatorit] [Welding robot software prototype for ROS2 using UR5 robot arm], BS thesis, 2022
*Rauno Põlluäär, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72672 Veebirakendus-põhine kasutajaliides avatud robotplatvormi Robotont juhtimiseks ja haldamiseks] [Web application-based user interface for controlling and managing open-source robotics platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2021
*Hendrik Olesk, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72664 Nägemisulatuses kaugjuhitava mobiilse robotmanipulaatori kasutajamugavuse tõstmine] [Improving the usability of a mobile manipulator robot for line-of-sight remote control], BS thesis, 2021
*Tarvi Tepandi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72665 Segareaalsusel põhinev kasutajaliides mobiilse roboti kaugjuhtimiseks Microsoft HoloLens 2 vahendusel] [Mixed-reality user interface for teleoperating mobile robots with Microsoft HoloLens 2], BS thesis, 2021
*Rudolf Põldma, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72674 Tartu linna Narva maantee ringristmiku digikaksik] [Digital twin for Narva street roundabout in Tartu], BS thesis, 2021
*Kwasi Akuamoah Boateng, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72804 Digital Twin of a Teaching and Learning Robotics Lab] [Robotite õpetamise ja õppimise labori digitaalne kaksik], BS thesis, 2021
*Karina Sein, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72102 Eestikeelse kõnesünteesi võimaldamine robootika arendusplatvormil ROS] [Enabling Estonian speech synthesis on the Robot Operating System (ROS)], BS thesis, 2020
*Ranno Mäesepp, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72100 Takistuste vältimise lahendus õpperobotile Robotont] [Obstacle avoidance solution for educational robot platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2020
*Igor Rybalskii, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72060 Gesture Detection Software for Human-Robot Collaboration] [Žestituvastus tarkvara inimese ja roboti koostööks], BS thesis, 2020
*Meelis Pihlap, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64292 Mitme roboti koostöö funktsionaalsuste väljatöötamine tarkvararaamistikule TeMoto] [Multi-robot collaboration functionalities for robot software development framework TeMoto], BS thesis, 2019
*Kaarel Mark, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64290 Liitreaalsuse kasutamine tootmisprotsessis asukohtade määramisel] [Augmented reality for location determination in manufacturing], BS thesis, 2019
*Kätriin Julle, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64279 Roboti KUKA youBot riistvara ja ROS-tarkvara uuendamine] [Upgrading robot KUKA youBot’s hardware and ROS-software], BS thesis, 2019
*Georg Astok, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64274 Roboti juhtimine virtuaalreaalsuses kasutades ROS-raamistikku] [Creating virtual reality user interface using only ROS framework], BS thesis, 2019
*Martin Hallist, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64275 Robotipõhine kaugkohalolu käte liigutuste ülekandmiseks] [Teleoperation robot for arms motions], BS thesis, 2019
*Ahmed Hassan Helmy Mohamed, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/63946 Software integration of autonomous robot system for mixing and serving drinks] [Jooke valmistava ja serveeriva robotsüsteemi tarkvaralahendus], BS thesis, 2019
*Kristo Allaje, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60294 Draiveripakett käte jälgimise seadme Leap Motion™ kontroller kasutamiseks robootika arendusplatvormil ROS] [Driver package for using Leap Motion™ controller on the robotics development platform ROS], BS thesis, 2018
*Martin Maidla, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60288 Avatud robotiarendusplatvormi Robotont omniliikumise ja odomeetria arendamine] [Omnimotion and odometry development for open robot development platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2018
*Raid Vellerind, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/56559 Avatud robotiarendusplatvormi ROS võimekuse loomine Tartu Ülikooli Robotexi robootikaplatvormile] [ROS driver development for the University of Tartu’s Robotex robotics platform], BS thesis, 2017
*Kalle-Gustav Kruus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/32440 Jalgpalliroboti löögimehhanismi elektroonikalahendus] [Driver circuit for a kicking mechanism of a football robot], BS thesis, 2013
*Sven Kautlenbach, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/25570 Autonoomne seade elastsusmooduli mõõtmiseks] [Electronic device for Young’s modulus measurements], BS thesis, 2011

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Theses in Robotics

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= Projects in Advanced Robotics =
''The main objective of the follwing projects is to give students experience in working with advanced robotics tehcnology. Our group is active in several R&D projects involving human-robot collaboration, intuitive teleoperation of robots, and autonomous navigation of unmanned mobile platforms. Our main software platforms are [http://www.ros.org/ Robot Operating System (ROS)] for developing software for advanced robot systems and [http://gazebosim.org/ Gazebo] for running realistic robotic simulations.''<br><br>
For further information, contact [[User:Karl|Karl Kruusamäe]].

The following is not an exhaustive list of all available thesis/research topics.

== Highlighted theses topics for 2025/2026 study year ==

# [[#ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers|ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers]]
# [[#SemuBOT: multiple topics|SemuBOT: multiple topics]]
# [[#ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface|ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface]]
# [[#Sign-language-based control for robots|Sign-language-based control for robots]]
# [[#Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education|Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education]]
# [[#Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle|Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle]]

== List of potential thesis topics ==
Our inventory includes but is not limited to:
<gallery mode="packed">
File:Youbot.png|120px|thumb|KUKA youBot
File:Ur5_left.png|120px|thumb|Universal Robot UR5
File:Franka_Emika_Panda.jpg|120px|thumb|Franka Emika Panda
File:Clearpath_Jackal.jpg|120px|thumb|Clearpath Jackal
File:Kinova_KG-3_Gripper.jpg|120px|thumb|Kinova 3-finger gripper
File:Xarm7.jpg|120px|thumb|UFACTORY xArm7
File:Robotont_banner.png|120px|thumb|robotont
File:Turtlebot3-waffle-pi.jpg|thumb|TurtleBot3
File:Parrot-bebop-2.jpg|thumb|Parrot Bebop 2
</gallery>

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=== ROBOTONT: Docker-Driven ROS Environment Switching ===
This thesis focuses on integrating Docker containers to manage and switch between different ROS (Robot Operating System) environments on Robotont. Currently, ROS is installed natively on Robotont's Ubuntu-based onboard computer, limiting flexibility in system recovery and configuration switching. The goal is to develop a Docker-based solution that allows users to switch between ROS environments directly from Robotont’s existing low-level menu interface.
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=== ROBOTONT: designing and implementing a communication protocol for additional devices ===
Robotont currently includes a designated area on its front for attaching additional devices, such as an ultrasonic range finder, a servo motor connected to an Arduino, or a MikroBUS device. This thesis aims to design and implement a standard communication protocol that will enable seamless integration and control of these devices through the high-level ROS framework running on Robotont’s onboard computer.
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=== ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers ===
Currently ROBOTONT uses Intel NUC as an onboard computer. The goal of this thesis is to validate Robotont's software stack on alternative compute devices (e.g. Raspi4, Intel Compute Stick, and NVIDIA Jetson Nano) and benchmark their performance for the most popular Robotont use-case demos (e.g. webapp teleop, ar-tag steering, 2D mapping, and 3D mapping). The objetive is to propose at least two different compute solutions: one that optimizes cost and another that optimizes for the performance.
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=== ROBOTONT Lite ===
The goal of this thesis is to optimize ROBOTONT platform for cost by replacing the onboard compute and sensor with low-cost alternatives but ensuring ROS/ROS2 software compatibility.
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=== ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface ===
The goal of this thesis is to integrate graphical programming solution (e.g. Scratch or Blockly) to enable programming of Robotont by non-experts. E.g. https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2011.13706
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=== SemuBOT: multiple topics ===
In 2023/2024 many topics are developed to support the development of open-source humanoid robot project SemuBOT (https://www.facebook.com/semubotmtu/)
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=== Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education ===
Potential Topics:
* Enhance the Robot's Speech/Natural Language Capabilities
* Build a Local Language Model for the RSC
* Develop and Program the Robot’s Behavior and Personality
* Build a Digital Twin Simulation for Multimodal Interaction
* Explore the Use of the RSC as an Affective Robot to Address Students’ Academic Emotions
* Explore and Implement Cybersecurity Measures for Social Robot

[https://github.com/orgs/RobotStudyCompanion/discussions/3 More info on Github] | reach out to farnaz.baksh@ut.ee for more info
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=== Virtual reality user interface (VRUI) for intuitive teleoperation system ===
[[Image:LeapMotion.png|200px|thumb|right|Detecting 2 hands with Leap Motion Controller]]
Enhancing the user-experience of a virtual reality UI developed by [https://github.com/ut-ims-robotics/vrui_rviz Georg Astok]. Potentially adding [http://www.osvr.org/hardware-devs.html virtual reality capability] to a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L25HHFd00rc gesture- and natural-language-based robot teleoperation system].
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[[Image:Temoto-working-principle-in-pics.png|x160px|Gesture-based teleoperation]]
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=== Modeling humans for human-robot interaction ===
True human-robot collaboration means that the robot must understand the actions, intention, and state of its human partner. This work invovlves using cameras and other human sensors for digitally representing and modelling humans. There are multiple stages for modeling: a) physical models of human kinematics and dynamics; b) higher level-models for recognizing human intent.<br>
[[Image:Skeletal ROS.PNG|x160px|ROS & Kinect & Skeleton-Markers Package]]
<hr>

=== Robotic avatar for telepresence ===
Integrating hand gestures and head movements to control a robot avatar in virtual reality user interface.
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=== Detection of hardware and software resources for smart integration of robots ===
Vast majority of today’s robotic applications rely on hard-coded device and algorithm usage. This project focuses on developing a Resource Snooper software, that can detect addition or removal of resources for the benefit of dynamic reconfiguration of robotic systems. This project is developed as a subsystem of [https://utnuclearroboticspublic.github.io/temoto2/index.html TeMoto].
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=== Human-Robot and Robot-Robot collaboration applications ===
Creating a demo or analysis of software capabilities related to human-robot or tobot-robot teams
* human-robot collaborative assembly
* distributed mapping; analysis and demo of existing ROS (e.g., segmap https://youtu.be/JJhEkIA1xSE) packages for multi-robot mapping
* Inaccessible region teamwork
**youbot+drone - a drone maps the environment (for example a maze) and ground vehicle uses this information to traverse the maze
**youbot+robotont - youbot cannot go up ledges but it can lift smaller robot, such as robotont, up a ledge.
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=== Mirroring human hand movements on industrial robots ===
The goal of this project is to integrate continuous control of industrial robot manipulator with a gestural telerobotics interface. The recommended tools for this thesis project are Leap Motion Controller or a standard web camera, Ultraleap, Universal Robot UR5 manipulator, and ROS.
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=== ROBOTONT: TeMoto for robotont ===
Swarm-management and UMRF-based task loading for robotont using [https://github.com/temoto-framework TeMoto] framework.
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=== Enhancing teleoperation control interface with augmented cues to provoke caution===
The task is to create a telerobot control interface where video feed from the remote site and/or a mixed-reality scene is augmented with visual cues to provoke caution in human operator.
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=== Robot-to-human interaction ===
As robots and autonomous machines start sharing the same space a humans, their actions need to be understood by the people occupying the same space. For instance, a human worker needs to understand what the robot partner is planning next or a pedestrian needs to clearly comprehend the behaviour of a driverless vehicle. To reduce the ambiguity, the robot needs mechanisms to convey its intent (whatever it is going to do next). The aim of the thesis is to outline existing methods for machines to convey their intent and develop a unified model interface for expressing that intent.
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=== Gaze-based handover prediction ===
When human needs to pass an object to a robot manipulator, the robot must understand where in 3D space the object handover occurs and then plan an appropriate motion. Human gaze can be used as the input for predicting which object to track. This thesis activities involve camera-based eye tracking and safe motion-planning.
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=== ROBOTONT: Human-height human-robot interface for Robotont ground robot ===
Robotont is an ankle-high flat mobile robot. For humans to interact with Robotont, there is a need for a compact and lightweight mechanical structure that is tall enough for comfortable human-robot interaction. The objective of the thesis is to develop the mechanical designs and build prototypes that ensure stable operation and meet the aesthetic requirements for use in public places.
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=== Stratos Explore Ultraleap demonstrator for robotics ===
The aim of this thesis is to systematically analyze the strengths and limitations of the Stratos Explore Ultraleap device in the context of controlling a robot. Subsequently implement a demonstrator application for showing off its applicability for robot control.
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=== Mixed-reality scene creation for vehicle teleoperation ===
Fusing different sensory feeds for creating high-usability teleoperation scene.
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=== Validation study for AR-based robot user-interfaces ===
Designing and carrying out a user study to validate the functionality and usability of an human-robot interface.
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=== Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle ===
The goal of this thesis is to develop the methodology for measuring the operator's situation awareness while operating an autonomous urban vehicle. Potential metrics could include driving accuracy, speed, and latency. This thesis will be conducted as part of the activities at the [https://adl.cs.ut.ee Autonomous Driving Lab].
<hr>

=== Sign-language-based control for robots ===
The goal of this thesis is to design and implement the means for interacting with a robot via conventional sign language, i.e. the human can command a robot by using sign language.
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=== LLM-based task planning for robots ===
The goal of this thesis is to enable high level task planning for autonomous robots for general purpose tasks. The thesis would leverage the LLM's reasoning and TeMoto Action Engine to achieve natural task negotiation, planning, and execution.
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= Completed projects =
== PhD theses ==
*Robert Valner, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/105994 Design of TeMoto, a software framework for dependable, adaptive, and collaborative autonomous robots] [TeMoto – töökindlate, adaptiivsete ja koostöövõimeliste autonoomsete robotite arendamise tarkvararaamistik], PhD thesis, 2024
*Houman Masnavi, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/91394 Visibility aware navigation] [Nähtavust arvestav navigatsioon], PhD thesis, 2023

== Masters's theses ==
*Robert Allik, Validation of NoMaD as a Global Planner for Mobile Robots, MS thesis, 2024
*Rauno Põlluäär, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=79393 Designing and Implementing a Bird’s-eye View Interface for a Self-driving Vehicle’s Teleoperation System] [Isejuhtiva sõiduki kaugjuhtimissüsteemile linnuvaate kasutajaliidese loomine], MS thesis, 2024
*Gautier Reynes, VR-Enhanced Remote Inspection Framework for Semi-Autonomous Robot Fleet, MS thesis, 2024
*Eva Mõtshärg, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=77385 3D-prinditava kere disain ja analüüs vabavaralisele haridusrobotile Robotont] [Design and Analysis of a 3D Printable Chassis for the Open Source Educational Robot Robotont], MS thesis, 2023
*Farnaz Baksh, [https://dspace.ut.ee/items/a7a9cc15-27e9-450c-94e8-3267f0c95c56 An Open-source Robotic Study Companion for University Students] [Avatud lähtekoodiga robotõpikaaslane üliõpilastele], MS thesis, 2023
*Igor Rybalskii, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83028 Augmented reality (AR) for enabling human-robot collaboration with ROS robots] [Liitreaalsus inimese ja roboti koostöö võimaldamiseks ROS-i robotitega], MS thesis, 2022
*Md. Maniruzzaman, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83025 Object search and retrieval in indoor environment using a Mobile Manipulator] [Objektide otsimine ja teisaldamine siseruumides mobiilse manipulaatori abil], MS thesis, 2022
*Allan Kustavus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72651 Design and Implementation of a Generalized Resource Management Architecture in the TeMoto Software Framework] [Üldise ressursihalduri disain ja teostus TeMoto tarkvara raamistikule], MS thesis, 2021
*Kristina Meister, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72350 External human-vehicle interaction - a study in the context of an autonomous ride-hailing service], MS thesis, 2021
*Muhammad Usman, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72126 Development of an Optimization-Based Motion Planner and Its ROS Interface for a Non-Holonomic Mobile Manipulator] [Optimeerimisele baseeruva liikumisplaneerija arendamine ja selle ROSi liides mitteholonoomse mobiilse manipulaatori jaoks], MS thesis, 2020
*Maarika Oidekivi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72119 Masina kavatsuse väljendamine ja tõlgendamine] [Communicating and interpreting machine intent], MS thesis, 2020
*Houman Masnavi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72118 Multi-Robot Motion Planning for Shared Payload Transportation] [Rajaplaneerimine multi-robot süsteemile jagatud lasti transportimisel], MS thesis, 2020
*Fabian Ernesto Parra Gil, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72112 Implementation of Robot Manager Subsystem for Temoto Software Framework] [Robotite Halduri alamsüsteemi väljatöötamine tarkvararaamistikule TEMOTO], MS thesis, 2020
*Zafarullah, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72125 Gaze Assisted Neural Network based Prediction of End-Point of Human Reaching Trajectories], MS thesis, 2020
*Madis K Nigol, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64339 Õppematerjalid robotplatvormile Robotont] [Study materials for robot platform Robotont], MS thesis, 2019
*Renno Raudmäe, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64341 Avatud robotplatvorm Robotont] [Open source robotics platform Robotont], MS thesis, 2019
*Asif Sattar, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64352 Human detection and distance estimation with monocular camera using YOLOv3 neural network] [Inimeste tuvastamine ning kauguse hindamine kasutades kaamerat ning YOLOv3 tehisnärvivõrku], MS thesis, 2019
*Ragnar Margus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64337 Kergliiklusvahendite jagamisteenuseks vajaliku positsioneerimismooduli loomine ja uurimine] [Develoment and testing of a IoT module for electric vehicle sharing service], MS thesis, 2019
*Pavel Šumejko, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64320 Robust Solution for Extrinsic Calibration of a 2D Laser-Rangefinder and a Monocular USB Camera] [Meetod 2D laserkaugusmõõdiku ja USB-kaamera väliseks kalibreerimiseks], MS thesis, 2019
*Dzvezdana Arsovska, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64321 Building an Efficient and Secure Software Supply Pipeline for Aerial Robotics Application] [Efektiivne ja turvaline tarkvaraarendusahel lennurobootika rakenduses], MS thesis, 2019
*Tõnis Tiimus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60713 Visuaalselt esilekutsutud potentsiaalidel põhinev aju-arvuti liides robootika rakendustes] [A VEP-based BCI for robotics applications], MS thesis, 2018
*Martin Appo, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60718 Hardware-agnostic compliant control ROS package for collaborative industrial manipulators] [Riistvarapaindlik ROSi tarkvarapakett tööstuslike robotite mööndlikuks juhtimiseks], MS thesis, 2018
*Hassan Mahmoud Shehawy Elhanash, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60711 Optical Tracking of Forearm for Classifying Fingers Poses] [Küünarvarre visuaalne jälgimine ennustamaks sõrmede asendeid], MS thesis, 2018

== Bachelor's theses ==
*Albert Unn, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=79937 Suhtlusvõimekuse arendamine sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot] [Developing the ability to communicate for SemuBot, a social humanoid robot], BS thesis, 2024
*Veronika-Marina Volynets, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99943 Development of Control Electronics and Program for Robotont's Height Adjustment Mechanism] [Juhtelektroonika ja programmi väljatöötamine Robotondi kõrguse reguleerimise mehhanismile], BS thesis, 2024
*Nikita Kurenkov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99880 Flexible Screen Integration and Development of Neck Movement Mechanism for Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Humanoidroboti näo lahenduse leidmine ja rakendamine; humanoidroboti jaoks kaela mehhanismi väljatöötamine], BS thesis, 2024
*Elchin Huseynov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99668 Design and Control of a Social Humanoid Robot - SemuBot’s Hand] [Sotsiaalse Humanoidroboti Disain ja Juhtimine - SemuBoti Käsi], BS thesis, 2024
*Veronika Podliesnova, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99636 Real-Time Detection of Robot Failures by Monitoring Operator’s Brain Activity with EEG-based Brain-Computer Interface] [Reaalajas Robotirikke Tuvastamine Operaatori Ajutegevuse Jälgimise teel EEG-põhise Aju-Arvuti Liidese abil], BS thesis, 2024
*Märten Josh Peedimaa, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Rhea: An Open-Source Table Tennis Ball Launcher Robot for Multiball Training] [Avatud lähtekoodiga lauatennise palliviske robot mitmikpall treenimiseks], BS thesis, 2024
*Karl Sander Vinkel, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Laadimisjaama ja transportkesta väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of charging dock and transport case for Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Raimo Köidam, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Valguslahenduse tarkvara väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of light solution software for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Robert Valge, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Toitepinge ja tarbevoolu monitoorimine ning toitehalduse püsivara loomine õpperobotil Robotont] [Monitoring supply voltage and current consumption and creating firmware for Robotont’s power management system], BS thesis, 2024
*Leonid Tšigrinski, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Õpperoboti Robotont püsivara arhitektuuri uuendamine] [Education robot "Robotont" firmware architecture updating], BS thesis, 2024
*Andres Sakk, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Avatud robotplatvormi Robotont 3 kasutajaliidese väljatöötamine] [Development of a user interface for the open robotics platform Robotont 3], BS thesis, 2024
*Kaur Kullamäe, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Elektroonikalahendus ja püsivara robotkäe juhtimiseks sotsiaalsel humanoidrobotil SemuBot] [Building the SemuBot arm electronics system], BS thesis, 2024
*Kristjan Madis Kask, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Käe mehaanika disain sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot] [Arm mechanics design for social humanoid robot SemuBot], BS thesis, 2024
*Sven-Ervin Paap, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet ROS2 draiver õpperobotile Robotont] [ROS2 driver for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Timur Nizamov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99592 Audio System for the Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Helisüsteem sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot], BS thesis, 2024
*Georgs Narbuts, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99554 Holonomic Motion Drive System of a Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Sotsiaalse humanoidroboti SemuBoti holonoomne liikuv ajamisüsteem], BS thesis, 2024
*Iryna Hurova, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90638 Kitting station of the learning factory] [Õppetehase komplekteerimisjaam], BS thesis, 2023
*Paola Avalos Conchas, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90641 Payload transportation system of a learning factory] [Õppetehase kasuliku koorma transpordisüsteem], BS thesis, 2023
*Pille Pärnalaas, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93431 Pöördpõik ajami arendus robotplatvormile Robotont] [Development of swerve drive for robotic platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Carl Hjalmar Love Hult, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90673 Using and Evaluating the Real-time Spatial Perception System Hydra in Real-world Scenarios] [Reaalajas toimiva ruumilise taju süsteemi Hydra kasutamine ja hindamine praktilistes stsenaariumides], BS thesis, 2023
*Priit Rooden, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93432 Autonoomse laadimislahenduse väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of an autonomous charging solution for the robot platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Marko Muro, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93429 Robotondi akulahenduse ning 12 V pingeregulaatori prototüüpimine] [Prototyping battery solution and 12 V voltage regulator for Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Danel Leppenen, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93427 Nav2 PYIF: Python-based Motion Planning for ROS 2 Navigation 2] [Nav 2 PYIF: Pythoni põhine liikumise planeerija ROS 2 Navigation 2-le], BS thesis, 2023
*Kertrud Geddily Küüt, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93424 Kõrgust reguleeriv mehhanism Robotondile] [Height adjusting mechanism for Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Ingvar Drikkit, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93421 Lisaseadmete võimekuse arendamine haridusrobotile Robotont] [Developing add-on device support for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Kristo Pool, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93430 MoveIt 2 õppematerjalid] [Learning materials for MoveIt 2], BS thesis, 2023
*Erki Veeväli, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93434 Development of a Continuous Teleoperation System for Urban Road Vehicle] [Linnasõiduki pideva kaugjuhtimissüsteemi arendus], BS thesis, 2023
*Aleksandra Doroshenko, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93420 Haiglates inimesi juhatava roboti disain] [Hospital guide robot design], BS thesis, 2023
*Hui Shi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83043 Expanding the Open-source ROS Software Pack age opencv_apps with Dedicated Blob Detection Functionality] [Avatud lähtekoodiga ROS-i tarkvarakimbu opencv_apps laiendamine laigutuvasti funktsioonaalsusega], BS thesis, 2022
*Dāvis Krūmiņš, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83040 Web-based learning and software development environment for remote access of ROS robots] [Veebipõhine õppe- ja tarkvaraarenduse keskkond ROS robotite juurdepääsuks kaugteel], BS thesis, 2022
*Anna Jakovleva, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83037 Roboquiz - an interactive human-robot game] [Roboquiz - interaktiivne inimese ja roboti mäng], BS thesis, 2022
*Kristjan Laht, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=74702&year=2022Robot Localization with Fiducial Markers] [Roboti lokaliseerimine koordinaatmärkidega], BS thesis, 2022
*Hans Pärtel Pani, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83008 ROS draiver pehmerobootika haaratsile] [ROS Driver for Soft Robotic Gripper], BS thesis, 2022
*Markus Erik Sügis, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83015 Jagatud juhtimise põhimõttel realiseeritud robotite kaugjuhtimissüsteem] [A continuous teleoperating system based on shared control concept], BS thesis, 2022
*Taaniel Küla, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83007 ROS2 platvormile keevitusroboti tarkvara portotüübi loomine kasutades UR5 robot-manipulaatorit] [Welding robot software prototype for ROS2 using UR5 robot arm], BS thesis, 2022
*Rauno Põlluäär, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72672 Veebirakendus-põhine kasutajaliides avatud robotplatvormi Robotont juhtimiseks ja haldamiseks] [Web application-based user interface for controlling and managing open-source robotics platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2021
*Hendrik Olesk, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72664 Nägemisulatuses kaugjuhitava mobiilse robotmanipulaatori kasutajamugavuse tõstmine] [Improving the usability of a mobile manipulator robot for line-of-sight remote control], BS thesis, 2021
*Tarvi Tepandi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72665 Segareaalsusel põhinev kasutajaliides mobiilse roboti kaugjuhtimiseks Microsoft HoloLens 2 vahendusel] [Mixed-reality user interface for teleoperating mobile robots with Microsoft HoloLens 2], BS thesis, 2021
*Rudolf Põldma, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72674 Tartu linna Narva maantee ringristmiku digikaksik] [Digital twin for Narva street roundabout in Tartu], BS thesis, 2021
*Kwasi Akuamoah Boateng, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72804 Digital Twin of a Teaching and Learning Robotics Lab] [Robotite õpetamise ja õppimise labori digitaalne kaksik], BS thesis, 2021
*Karina Sein, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72102 Eestikeelse kõnesünteesi võimaldamine robootika arendusplatvormil ROS] [Enabling Estonian speech synthesis on the Robot Operating System (ROS)], BS thesis, 2020
*Ranno Mäesepp, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72100 Takistuste vältimise lahendus õpperobotile Robotont] [Obstacle avoidance solution for educational robot platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2020
*Igor Rybalskii, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72060 Gesture Detection Software for Human-Robot Collaboration] [Žestituvastus tarkvara inimese ja roboti koostööks], BS thesis, 2020
*Meelis Pihlap, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64292 Mitme roboti koostöö funktsionaalsuste väljatöötamine tarkvararaamistikule TeMoto] [Multi-robot collaboration functionalities for robot software development framework TeMoto], BS thesis, 2019
*Kaarel Mark, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64290 Liitreaalsuse kasutamine tootmisprotsessis asukohtade määramisel] [Augmented reality for location determination in manufacturing], BS thesis, 2019
*Kätriin Julle, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64279 Roboti KUKA youBot riistvara ja ROS-tarkvara uuendamine] [Upgrading robot KUKA youBot’s hardware and ROS-software], BS thesis, 2019
*Georg Astok, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64274 Roboti juhtimine virtuaalreaalsuses kasutades ROS-raamistikku] [Creating virtual reality user interface using only ROS framework], BS thesis, 2019
*Martin Hallist, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64275 Robotipõhine kaugkohalolu käte liigutuste ülekandmiseks] [Teleoperation robot for arms motions], BS thesis, 2019
*Ahmed Hassan Helmy Mohamed, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/63946 Software integration of autonomous robot system for mixing and serving drinks] [Jooke valmistava ja serveeriva robotsüsteemi tarkvaralahendus], BS thesis, 2019
*Kristo Allaje, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60294 Draiveripakett käte jälgimise seadme Leap Motion™ kontroller kasutamiseks robootika arendusplatvormil ROS] [Driver package for using Leap Motion™ controller on the robotics development platform ROS], BS thesis, 2018
*Martin Maidla, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60288 Avatud robotiarendusplatvormi Robotont omniliikumise ja odomeetria arendamine] [Omnimotion and odometry development for open robot development platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2018
*Raid Vellerind, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/56559 Avatud robotiarendusplatvormi ROS võimekuse loomine Tartu Ülikooli Robotexi robootikaplatvormile] [ROS driver development for the University of Tartu’s Robotex robotics platform], BS thesis, 2017
*Kalle-Gustav Kruus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/32440 Jalgpalliroboti löögimehhanismi elektroonikalahendus] [Driver circuit for a kicking mechanism of a football robot], BS thesis, 2013
*Sven Kautlenbach, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/25570 Autonoomne seade elastsusmooduli mõõtmiseks] [Electronic device for Young’s modulus measurements], BS thesis, 2011

[[Category:Theses Topics]]

Theses in Robotics

2025-07-09T20:46:40Z

Karl: /* Highlighted theses topics for 2024/2025 study year */

[[Category:IMS-robotics]]
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= Projects in Advanced Robotics =
''The main objective of the follwing projects is to give students experience in working with advanced robotics tehcnology. Our group is active in several R&D projects involving human-robot collaboration, intuitive teleoperation of robots, and autonomous navigation of unmanned mobile platforms. Our main software platforms are [http://www.ros.org/ Robot Operating System (ROS)] for developing software for advanced robot systems and [http://gazebosim.org/ Gazebo] for running realistic robotic simulations.''<br><br>
For further information, contact [[User:Karl|Karl Kruusamäe]].

The following is not an exhaustive list of all available thesis/research topics.

== Highlighted theses topics for 2025/2026 study year ==

# [[#ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers|ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers]]
# [[#SemuBOT: multiple topics|SemuBOT: multiple topics]]
# [[#ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface|ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface]]
# [[#Sign-language-based control for robots|Sign-language-based control for robots]]
# [[#Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education|Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education]]
# [[#Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle|Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle]]

== List of potential thesis topics ==
Our inventory includes but is not limited to:
<gallery mode="packed">
File:Youbot.png|120px|thumb|KUKA youBot
File:Ur5_left.png|120px|thumb|Universal Robot UR5
File:Franka_Emika_Panda.jpg|120px|thumb|Franka Emika Panda
File:Clearpath_Jackal.jpg|120px|thumb|Clearpath Jackal
File:Kinova_KG-3_Gripper.jpg|120px|thumb|Kinova 3-finger gripper
File:Xarm7.jpg|120px|thumb|UFACTORY xArm7
File:Robotont_banner.png|120px|thumb|robotont
File:Turtlebot3-waffle-pi.jpg|thumb|TurtleBot3
File:Parrot-bebop-2.jpg|thumb|Parrot Bebop 2
</gallery>

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=== ROBOTONT: Docker-Driven ROS Environment Switching ===
This thesis focuses on integrating Docker containers to manage and switch between different ROS (Robot Operating System) environments on Robotont. Currently, ROS is installed natively on Robotont's Ubuntu-based onboard computer, limiting flexibility in system recovery and configuration switching. The goal is to develop a Docker-based solution that allows users to switch between ROS environments directly from Robotont’s existing low-level menu interface.
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=== ROBOTONT: designing and implementing a communication protocol for additional devices ===
Robotont currently includes a designated area on its front for attaching additional devices, such as an ultrasonic range finder, a servo motor connected to an Arduino, or a MikroBUS device. This thesis aims to design and implement a standard communication protocol that will enable seamless integration and control of these devices through the high-level ROS framework running on Robotont’s onboard computer.
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=== ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers ===
Currently ROBOTONT uses Intel NUC as an onboard computer. The goal of this thesis is to validate Robotont's software stack on alternative compute devices (e.g. Raspi4, Intel Compute Stick, and NVIDIA Jetson Nano) and benchmark their performance for the most popular Robotont use-case demos (e.g. webapp teleop, ar-tag steering, 2D mapping, and 3D mapping). The objetive is to propose at least two different compute solutions: one that optimizes cost and another that optimizes for the performance.
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=== ROBOTONT Lite ===
The goal of this thesis is to optimize ROBOTONT platform for cost by replacing the onboard compute and sensor with low-cost alternatives but ensuring ROS/ROS2 software compatibility.
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=== ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface ===
The goal of this thesis is to integrate graphical programming solution (e.g. Scratch or Blockly) to enable programming of Robotont by non-experts. E.g. https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2011.13706
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=== SemuBOT: multiple topics ===
In 2023/2024 many topics are developed to support the development of open-source humanoid robot project SemuBOT (https://www.facebook.com/semubotmtu/)
<hr>

=== Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education ===
Potential Topics:
* Enhance the Robot's Speech/Natural Language Capabilities
* Build a Local Language Model for the RSC
* Develop and Program the Robot’s Behavior and Personality
* Build a Digital Twin Simulation for Multimodal Interaction
* Explore the Use of the RSC as an Affective Robot to Address Students’ Academic Emotions
* Explore and Implement Cybersecurity Measures for Social Robot

[https://github.com/orgs/RobotStudyCompanion/discussions/3 More info on Github] | reach out to farnaz.baksh@ut.ee for more info
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=== Virtual reality user interface (VRUI) for intuitive teleoperation system ===
[[Image:LeapMotion.png|200px|thumb|right|Detecting 2 hands with Leap Motion Controller]]
Enhancing the user-experience of a virtual reality UI developed by [https://github.com/ut-ims-robotics/vrui_rviz Georg Astok]. Potentially adding [http://www.osvr.org/hardware-devs.html virtual reality capability] to a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L25HHFd00rc gesture- and natural-language-based robot teleoperation system].
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[[Image:Temoto-working-principle-in-pics.png|x160px|Gesture-based teleoperation]]
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=== Modeling humans for human-robot interaction ===
True human-robot collaboration means that the robot must understand the actions, intention, and state of its human partner. This work invovlves using cameras and other human sensors for digitally representing and modelling humans. There are multiple stages for modeling: a) physical models of human kinematics and dynamics; b) higher level-models for recognizing human intent.<br>
[[Image:Skeletal ROS.PNG|x160px|ROS & Kinect & Skeleton-Markers Package]]
<hr>

=== Robotic avatar for telepresence ===
Integrating hand gestures and head movements to control a robot avatar in virtual reality user interface.
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=== Detection of hardware and software resources for smart integration of robots ===
Vast majority of today’s robotic applications rely on hard-coded device and algorithm usage. This project focuses on developing a Resource Snooper software, that can detect addition or removal of resources for the benefit of dynamic reconfiguration of robotic systems. This project is developed as a subsystem of [https://utnuclearroboticspublic.github.io/temoto2/index.html TeMoto].
<hr>

=== Human-Robot and Robot-Robot collaboration applications ===
Creating a demo or analysis of software capabilities related to human-robot or tobot-robot teams
* human-robot collaborative assembly
* distributed mapping; analysis and demo of existing ROS (e.g., segmap https://youtu.be/JJhEkIA1xSE) packages for multi-robot mapping
* Inaccessible region teamwork
**youbot+drone - a drone maps the environment (for example a maze) and ground vehicle uses this information to traverse the maze
**youbot+robotont - youbot cannot go up ledges but it can lift smaller robot, such as robotont, up a ledge.
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=== Mirroring human hand movements on industrial robots ===
The goal of this project is to integrate continuous control of industrial robot manipulator with a gestural telerobotics interface. The recommended tools for this thesis project are Leap Motion Controller or a standard web camera, Ultraleap, Universal Robot UR5 manipulator, and ROS.
<hr>

=== ROBOTONT: TeMoto for robotont ===
Swarm-management and UMRF-based task loading for robotont using [https://github.com/temoto-framework TeMoto] framework.
<hr>

=== Enhancing teleoperation control interface with augmented cues to provoke caution===
The task is to create a telerobot control interface where video feed from the remote site and/or a mixed-reality scene is augmented with visual cues to provoke caution in human operator.
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=== Robot-to-human interaction ===
As robots and autonomous machines start sharing the same space a humans, their actions need to be understood by the people occupying the same space. For instance, a human worker needs to understand what the robot partner is planning next or a pedestrian needs to clearly comprehend the behaviour of a driverless vehicle. To reduce the ambiguity, the robot needs mechanisms to convey its intent (whatever it is going to do next). The aim of the thesis is to outline existing methods for machines to convey their intent and develop a unified model interface for expressing that intent.
<hr>

=== Gaze-based handover prediction ===
When human needs to pass an object to a robot manipulator, the robot must understand where in 3D space the object handover occurs and then plan an appropriate motion. Human gaze can be used as the input for predicting which object to track. This thesis activities involve camera-based eye tracking and safe motion-planning.
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=== ROBOTONT: Human-height human-robot interface for Robotont ground robot ===
Robotont is an ankle-high flat mobile robot. For humans to interact with Robotont, there is a need for a compact and lightweight mechanical structure that is tall enough for comfortable human-robot interaction. The objective of the thesis is to develop the mechanical designs and build prototypes that ensure stable operation and meet the aesthetic requirements for use in public places.
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=== Stratos Explore Ultraleap demonstrator for robotics ===
The aim of this thesis is to systematically analyze the strengths and limitations of the Stratos Explore Ultraleap device in the context of controlling a robot. Subsequently implement a demonstrator application for showing off its applicability for robot control.
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=== Mixed-reality scene creation for vehicle teleoperation ===
Fusing different sensory feeds for creating high-usability teleoperation scene.
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=== Validation study for AR-based robot user-interfaces ===
Designing and carrying out a user study to validate the functionality and usability of an human-robot interface.
<hr>

=== Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle ===
The goal of this thesis is to develop the methodology for measuring the operator's situation awareness while operating an autonomous urban vehicle. Potential metrics could include driving accuracy, speed, and latency. This thesis will be conducted as part of the activities at the [https://adl.cs.ut.ee Autonomous Driving Lab].
<hr>

=== Sign-language-based control for robots ===
The goal of this thesis is to design and implement the means for interacting with a robot via conventional sign language, i.e. the human can command a robot by using sign language.
<hr>

=== LLM-based task planning ===
The goal of this thesis is to enable high level task planning for autonomous robots for general purpose tasks. The thesis would leverage the LLM's reasoning and TeMoto Action Engine to achieve natural task negotiation, planning, and execution.
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= Completed projects =
== PhD theses ==
*Robert Valner, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/105994 Design of TeMoto, a software framework for dependable, adaptive, and collaborative autonomous robots] [TeMoto – töökindlate, adaptiivsete ja koostöövõimeliste autonoomsete robotite arendamise tarkvararaamistik], PhD thesis, 2024
*Houman Masnavi, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/91394 Visibility aware navigation] [Nähtavust arvestav navigatsioon], PhD thesis, 2023

== Masters's theses ==
*Robert Allik, Validation of NoMaD as a Global Planner for Mobile Robots, MS thesis, 2024
*Rauno Põlluäär, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=79393 Designing and Implementing a Bird’s-eye View Interface for a Self-driving Vehicle’s Teleoperation System] [Isejuhtiva sõiduki kaugjuhtimissüsteemile linnuvaate kasutajaliidese loomine], MS thesis, 2024
*Gautier Reynes, VR-Enhanced Remote Inspection Framework for Semi-Autonomous Robot Fleet, MS thesis, 2024
*Eva Mõtshärg, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=77385 3D-prinditava kere disain ja analüüs vabavaralisele haridusrobotile Robotont] [Design and Analysis of a 3D Printable Chassis for the Open Source Educational Robot Robotont], MS thesis, 2023
*Farnaz Baksh, [https://dspace.ut.ee/items/a7a9cc15-27e9-450c-94e8-3267f0c95c56 An Open-source Robotic Study Companion for University Students] [Avatud lähtekoodiga robotõpikaaslane üliõpilastele], MS thesis, 2023
*Igor Rybalskii, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83028 Augmented reality (AR) for enabling human-robot collaboration with ROS robots] [Liitreaalsus inimese ja roboti koostöö võimaldamiseks ROS-i robotitega], MS thesis, 2022
*Md. Maniruzzaman, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83025 Object search and retrieval in indoor environment using a Mobile Manipulator] [Objektide otsimine ja teisaldamine siseruumides mobiilse manipulaatori abil], MS thesis, 2022
*Allan Kustavus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72651 Design and Implementation of a Generalized Resource Management Architecture in the TeMoto Software Framework] [Üldise ressursihalduri disain ja teostus TeMoto tarkvara raamistikule], MS thesis, 2021
*Kristina Meister, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72350 External human-vehicle interaction - a study in the context of an autonomous ride-hailing service], MS thesis, 2021
*Muhammad Usman, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72126 Development of an Optimization-Based Motion Planner and Its ROS Interface for a Non-Holonomic Mobile Manipulator] [Optimeerimisele baseeruva liikumisplaneerija arendamine ja selle ROSi liides mitteholonoomse mobiilse manipulaatori jaoks], MS thesis, 2020
*Maarika Oidekivi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72119 Masina kavatsuse väljendamine ja tõlgendamine] [Communicating and interpreting machine intent], MS thesis, 2020
*Houman Masnavi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72118 Multi-Robot Motion Planning for Shared Payload Transportation] [Rajaplaneerimine multi-robot süsteemile jagatud lasti transportimisel], MS thesis, 2020
*Fabian Ernesto Parra Gil, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72112 Implementation of Robot Manager Subsystem for Temoto Software Framework] [Robotite Halduri alamsüsteemi väljatöötamine tarkvararaamistikule TEMOTO], MS thesis, 2020
*Zafarullah, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72125 Gaze Assisted Neural Network based Prediction of End-Point of Human Reaching Trajectories], MS thesis, 2020
*Madis K Nigol, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64339 Õppematerjalid robotplatvormile Robotont] [Study materials for robot platform Robotont], MS thesis, 2019
*Renno Raudmäe, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64341 Avatud robotplatvorm Robotont] [Open source robotics platform Robotont], MS thesis, 2019
*Asif Sattar, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64352 Human detection and distance estimation with monocular camera using YOLOv3 neural network] [Inimeste tuvastamine ning kauguse hindamine kasutades kaamerat ning YOLOv3 tehisnärvivõrku], MS thesis, 2019
*Ragnar Margus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64337 Kergliiklusvahendite jagamisteenuseks vajaliku positsioneerimismooduli loomine ja uurimine] [Develoment and testing of a IoT module for electric vehicle sharing service], MS thesis, 2019
*Pavel Šumejko, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64320 Robust Solution for Extrinsic Calibration of a 2D Laser-Rangefinder and a Monocular USB Camera] [Meetod 2D laserkaugusmõõdiku ja USB-kaamera väliseks kalibreerimiseks], MS thesis, 2019
*Dzvezdana Arsovska, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64321 Building an Efficient and Secure Software Supply Pipeline for Aerial Robotics Application] [Efektiivne ja turvaline tarkvaraarendusahel lennurobootika rakenduses], MS thesis, 2019
*Tõnis Tiimus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60713 Visuaalselt esilekutsutud potentsiaalidel põhinev aju-arvuti liides robootika rakendustes] [A VEP-based BCI for robotics applications], MS thesis, 2018
*Martin Appo, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60718 Hardware-agnostic compliant control ROS package for collaborative industrial manipulators] [Riistvarapaindlik ROSi tarkvarapakett tööstuslike robotite mööndlikuks juhtimiseks], MS thesis, 2018
*Hassan Mahmoud Shehawy Elhanash, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60711 Optical Tracking of Forearm for Classifying Fingers Poses] [Küünarvarre visuaalne jälgimine ennustamaks sõrmede asendeid], MS thesis, 2018

== Bachelor's theses ==
*Albert Unn, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=79937 Suhtlusvõimekuse arendamine sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot] [Developing the ability to communicate for SemuBot, a social humanoid robot], BS thesis, 2024
*Veronika-Marina Volynets, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99943 Development of Control Electronics and Program for Robotont's Height Adjustment Mechanism] [Juhtelektroonika ja programmi väljatöötamine Robotondi kõrguse reguleerimise mehhanismile], BS thesis, 2024
*Nikita Kurenkov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99880 Flexible Screen Integration and Development of Neck Movement Mechanism for Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Humanoidroboti näo lahenduse leidmine ja rakendamine; humanoidroboti jaoks kaela mehhanismi väljatöötamine], BS thesis, 2024
*Elchin Huseynov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99668 Design and Control of a Social Humanoid Robot - SemuBot’s Hand] [Sotsiaalse Humanoidroboti Disain ja Juhtimine - SemuBoti Käsi], BS thesis, 2024
*Veronika Podliesnova, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99636 Real-Time Detection of Robot Failures by Monitoring Operator’s Brain Activity with EEG-based Brain-Computer Interface] [Reaalajas Robotirikke Tuvastamine Operaatori Ajutegevuse Jälgimise teel EEG-põhise Aju-Arvuti Liidese abil], BS thesis, 2024
*Märten Josh Peedimaa, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Rhea: An Open-Source Table Tennis Ball Launcher Robot for Multiball Training] [Avatud lähtekoodiga lauatennise palliviske robot mitmikpall treenimiseks], BS thesis, 2024
*Karl Sander Vinkel, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Laadimisjaama ja transportkesta väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of charging dock and transport case for Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Raimo Köidam, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Valguslahenduse tarkvara väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of light solution software for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Robert Valge, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Toitepinge ja tarbevoolu monitoorimine ning toitehalduse püsivara loomine õpperobotil Robotont] [Monitoring supply voltage and current consumption and creating firmware for Robotont’s power management system], BS thesis, 2024
*Leonid Tšigrinski, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Õpperoboti Robotont püsivara arhitektuuri uuendamine] [Education robot "Robotont" firmware architecture updating], BS thesis, 2024
*Andres Sakk, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Avatud robotplatvormi Robotont 3 kasutajaliidese väljatöötamine] [Development of a user interface for the open robotics platform Robotont 3], BS thesis, 2024
*Kaur Kullamäe, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Elektroonikalahendus ja püsivara robotkäe juhtimiseks sotsiaalsel humanoidrobotil SemuBot] [Building the SemuBot arm electronics system], BS thesis, 2024
*Kristjan Madis Kask, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Käe mehaanika disain sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot] [Arm mechanics design for social humanoid robot SemuBot], BS thesis, 2024
*Sven-Ervin Paap, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet ROS2 draiver õpperobotile Robotont] [ROS2 driver for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Timur Nizamov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99592 Audio System for the Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Helisüsteem sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot], BS thesis, 2024
*Georgs Narbuts, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99554 Holonomic Motion Drive System of a Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Sotsiaalse humanoidroboti SemuBoti holonoomne liikuv ajamisüsteem], BS thesis, 2024
*Iryna Hurova, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90638 Kitting station of the learning factory] [Õppetehase komplekteerimisjaam], BS thesis, 2023
*Paola Avalos Conchas, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90641 Payload transportation system of a learning factory] [Õppetehase kasuliku koorma transpordisüsteem], BS thesis, 2023
*Pille Pärnalaas, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93431 Pöördpõik ajami arendus robotplatvormile Robotont] [Development of swerve drive for robotic platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Carl Hjalmar Love Hult, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90673 Using and Evaluating the Real-time Spatial Perception System Hydra in Real-world Scenarios] [Reaalajas toimiva ruumilise taju süsteemi Hydra kasutamine ja hindamine praktilistes stsenaariumides], BS thesis, 2023
*Priit Rooden, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93432 Autonoomse laadimislahenduse väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of an autonomous charging solution for the robot platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Marko Muro, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93429 Robotondi akulahenduse ning 12 V pingeregulaatori prototüüpimine] [Prototyping battery solution and 12 V voltage regulator for Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Danel Leppenen, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93427 Nav2 PYIF: Python-based Motion Planning for ROS 2 Navigation 2] [Nav 2 PYIF: Pythoni põhine liikumise planeerija ROS 2 Navigation 2-le], BS thesis, 2023
*Kertrud Geddily Küüt, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93424 Kõrgust reguleeriv mehhanism Robotondile] [Height adjusting mechanism for Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Ingvar Drikkit, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93421 Lisaseadmete võimekuse arendamine haridusrobotile Robotont] [Developing add-on device support for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Kristo Pool, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93430 MoveIt 2 õppematerjalid] [Learning materials for MoveIt 2], BS thesis, 2023
*Erki Veeväli, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93434 Development of a Continuous Teleoperation System for Urban Road Vehicle] [Linnasõiduki pideva kaugjuhtimissüsteemi arendus], BS thesis, 2023
*Aleksandra Doroshenko, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93420 Haiglates inimesi juhatava roboti disain] [Hospital guide robot design], BS thesis, 2023
*Hui Shi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83043 Expanding the Open-source ROS Software Pack age opencv_apps with Dedicated Blob Detection Functionality] [Avatud lähtekoodiga ROS-i tarkvarakimbu opencv_apps laiendamine laigutuvasti funktsioonaalsusega], BS thesis, 2022
*Dāvis Krūmiņš, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83040 Web-based learning and software development environment for remote access of ROS robots] [Veebipõhine õppe- ja tarkvaraarenduse keskkond ROS robotite juurdepääsuks kaugteel], BS thesis, 2022
*Anna Jakovleva, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83037 Roboquiz - an interactive human-robot game] [Roboquiz - interaktiivne inimese ja roboti mäng], BS thesis, 2022
*Kristjan Laht, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=74702&year=2022Robot Localization with Fiducial Markers] [Roboti lokaliseerimine koordinaatmärkidega], BS thesis, 2022
*Hans Pärtel Pani, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83008 ROS draiver pehmerobootika haaratsile] [ROS Driver for Soft Robotic Gripper], BS thesis, 2022
*Markus Erik Sügis, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83015 Jagatud juhtimise põhimõttel realiseeritud robotite kaugjuhtimissüsteem] [A continuous teleoperating system based on shared control concept], BS thesis, 2022
*Taaniel Küla, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83007 ROS2 platvormile keevitusroboti tarkvara portotüübi loomine kasutades UR5 robot-manipulaatorit] [Welding robot software prototype for ROS2 using UR5 robot arm], BS thesis, 2022
*Rauno Põlluäär, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72672 Veebirakendus-põhine kasutajaliides avatud robotplatvormi Robotont juhtimiseks ja haldamiseks] [Web application-based user interface for controlling and managing open-source robotics platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2021
*Hendrik Olesk, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72664 Nägemisulatuses kaugjuhitava mobiilse robotmanipulaatori kasutajamugavuse tõstmine] [Improving the usability of a mobile manipulator robot for line-of-sight remote control], BS thesis, 2021
*Tarvi Tepandi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72665 Segareaalsusel põhinev kasutajaliides mobiilse roboti kaugjuhtimiseks Microsoft HoloLens 2 vahendusel] [Mixed-reality user interface for teleoperating mobile robots with Microsoft HoloLens 2], BS thesis, 2021
*Rudolf Põldma, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72674 Tartu linna Narva maantee ringristmiku digikaksik] [Digital twin for Narva street roundabout in Tartu], BS thesis, 2021
*Kwasi Akuamoah Boateng, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72804 Digital Twin of a Teaching and Learning Robotics Lab] [Robotite õpetamise ja õppimise labori digitaalne kaksik], BS thesis, 2021
*Karina Sein, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72102 Eestikeelse kõnesünteesi võimaldamine robootika arendusplatvormil ROS] [Enabling Estonian speech synthesis on the Robot Operating System (ROS)], BS thesis, 2020
*Ranno Mäesepp, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72100 Takistuste vältimise lahendus õpperobotile Robotont] [Obstacle avoidance solution for educational robot platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2020
*Igor Rybalskii, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72060 Gesture Detection Software for Human-Robot Collaboration] [Žestituvastus tarkvara inimese ja roboti koostööks], BS thesis, 2020
*Meelis Pihlap, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64292 Mitme roboti koostöö funktsionaalsuste väljatöötamine tarkvararaamistikule TeMoto] [Multi-robot collaboration functionalities for robot software development framework TeMoto], BS thesis, 2019
*Kaarel Mark, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64290 Liitreaalsuse kasutamine tootmisprotsessis asukohtade määramisel] [Augmented reality for location determination in manufacturing], BS thesis, 2019
*Kätriin Julle, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64279 Roboti KUKA youBot riistvara ja ROS-tarkvara uuendamine] [Upgrading robot KUKA youBot’s hardware and ROS-software], BS thesis, 2019
*Georg Astok, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64274 Roboti juhtimine virtuaalreaalsuses kasutades ROS-raamistikku] [Creating virtual reality user interface using only ROS framework], BS thesis, 2019
*Martin Hallist, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64275 Robotipõhine kaugkohalolu käte liigutuste ülekandmiseks] [Teleoperation robot for arms motions], BS thesis, 2019
*Ahmed Hassan Helmy Mohamed, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/63946 Software integration of autonomous robot system for mixing and serving drinks] [Jooke valmistava ja serveeriva robotsüsteemi tarkvaralahendus], BS thesis, 2019
*Kristo Allaje, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60294 Draiveripakett käte jälgimise seadme Leap Motion™ kontroller kasutamiseks robootika arendusplatvormil ROS] [Driver package for using Leap Motion™ controller on the robotics development platform ROS], BS thesis, 2018
*Martin Maidla, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60288 Avatud robotiarendusplatvormi Robotont omniliikumise ja odomeetria arendamine] [Omnimotion and odometry development for open robot development platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2018
*Raid Vellerind, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/56559 Avatud robotiarendusplatvormi ROS võimekuse loomine Tartu Ülikooli Robotexi robootikaplatvormile] [ROS driver development for the University of Tartu’s Robotex robotics platform], BS thesis, 2017
*Kalle-Gustav Kruus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/32440 Jalgpalliroboti löögimehhanismi elektroonikalahendus] [Driver circuit for a kicking mechanism of a football robot], BS thesis, 2013
*Sven Kautlenbach, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/25570 Autonoomne seade elastsusmooduli mõõtmiseks] [Electronic device for Young’s modulus measurements], BS thesis, 2011

[[Category:Theses Topics]]

Theses in Robotics

2025-07-09T20:45:19Z

Karl: /* List of potential thesis topics */

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= Projects in Advanced Robotics =
''The main objective of the follwing projects is to give students experience in working with advanced robotics tehcnology. Our group is active in several R&D projects involving human-robot collaboration, intuitive teleoperation of robots, and autonomous navigation of unmanned mobile platforms. Our main software platforms are [http://www.ros.org/ Robot Operating System (ROS)] for developing software for advanced robot systems and [http://gazebosim.org/ Gazebo] for running realistic robotic simulations.''<br><br>
For further information, contact [[User:Karl|Karl Kruusamäe]].

The following is not an exhaustive list of all available thesis/research topics.

== Highlighted theses topics for 2024/2025 study year ==
# [[#ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers|ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers]]
# [[#SemuBOT: multiple topics|SemuBOT: multiple topics]]
# [[#ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface|ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface]]
# [[#Sign-language-based control for robots|Sign-language-based control for robots]]
# [[#Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education|Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education]]
# [[#Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle|Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle]]
# [[#Mixed-reality scene creation for vehicle teleoperation|Mixed-reality scene creation for vehicle teleoperation]]

== List of potential thesis topics ==
Our inventory includes but is not limited to:
<gallery mode="packed">
File:Youbot.png|120px|thumb|KUKA youBot
File:Ur5_left.png|120px|thumb|Universal Robot UR5
File:Franka_Emika_Panda.jpg|120px|thumb|Franka Emika Panda
File:Clearpath_Jackal.jpg|120px|thumb|Clearpath Jackal
File:Kinova_KG-3_Gripper.jpg|120px|thumb|Kinova 3-finger gripper
File:Xarm7.jpg|120px|thumb|UFACTORY xArm7
File:Robotont_banner.png|120px|thumb|robotont
File:Turtlebot3-waffle-pi.jpg|thumb|TurtleBot3
File:Parrot-bebop-2.jpg|thumb|Parrot Bebop 2
</gallery>

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=== ROBOTONT: Docker-Driven ROS Environment Switching ===
This thesis focuses on integrating Docker containers to manage and switch between different ROS (Robot Operating System) environments on Robotont. Currently, ROS is installed natively on Robotont's Ubuntu-based onboard computer, limiting flexibility in system recovery and configuration switching. The goal is to develop a Docker-based solution that allows users to switch between ROS environments directly from Robotont’s existing low-level menu interface.
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=== ROBOTONT: designing and implementing a communication protocol for additional devices ===
Robotont currently includes a designated area on its front for attaching additional devices, such as an ultrasonic range finder, a servo motor connected to an Arduino, or a MikroBUS device. This thesis aims to design and implement a standard communication protocol that will enable seamless integration and control of these devices through the high-level ROS framework running on Robotont’s onboard computer.
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=== ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers ===
Currently ROBOTONT uses Intel NUC as an onboard computer. The goal of this thesis is to validate Robotont's software stack on alternative compute devices (e.g. Raspi4, Intel Compute Stick, and NVIDIA Jetson Nano) and benchmark their performance for the most popular Robotont use-case demos (e.g. webapp teleop, ar-tag steering, 2D mapping, and 3D mapping). The objetive is to propose at least two different compute solutions: one that optimizes cost and another that optimizes for the performance.
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=== ROBOTONT Lite ===
The goal of this thesis is to optimize ROBOTONT platform for cost by replacing the onboard compute and sensor with low-cost alternatives but ensuring ROS/ROS2 software compatibility.
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=== ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface ===
The goal of this thesis is to integrate graphical programming solution (e.g. Scratch or Blockly) to enable programming of Robotont by non-experts. E.g. https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2011.13706
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=== SemuBOT: multiple topics ===
In 2023/2024 many topics are developed to support the development of open-source humanoid robot project SemuBOT (https://www.facebook.com/semubotmtu/)
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=== Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education ===
Potential Topics:
* Enhance the Robot's Speech/Natural Language Capabilities
* Build a Local Language Model for the RSC
* Develop and Program the Robot’s Behavior and Personality
* Build a Digital Twin Simulation for Multimodal Interaction
* Explore the Use of the RSC as an Affective Robot to Address Students’ Academic Emotions
* Explore and Implement Cybersecurity Measures for Social Robot

[https://github.com/orgs/RobotStudyCompanion/discussions/3 More info on Github] | reach out to farnaz.baksh@ut.ee for more info
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=== Virtual reality user interface (VRUI) for intuitive teleoperation system ===
[[Image:LeapMotion.png|200px|thumb|right|Detecting 2 hands with Leap Motion Controller]]
Enhancing the user-experience of a virtual reality UI developed by [https://github.com/ut-ims-robotics/vrui_rviz Georg Astok]. Potentially adding [http://www.osvr.org/hardware-devs.html virtual reality capability] to a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L25HHFd00rc gesture- and natural-language-based robot teleoperation system].
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[[Image:Temoto-working-principle-in-pics.png|x160px|Gesture-based teleoperation]]
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=== Modeling humans for human-robot interaction ===
True human-robot collaboration means that the robot must understand the actions, intention, and state of its human partner. This work invovlves using cameras and other human sensors for digitally representing and modelling humans. There are multiple stages for modeling: a) physical models of human kinematics and dynamics; b) higher level-models for recognizing human intent.<br>
[[Image:Skeletal ROS.PNG|x160px|ROS & Kinect & Skeleton-Markers Package]]
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=== Robotic avatar for telepresence ===
Integrating hand gestures and head movements to control a robot avatar in virtual reality user interface.
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=== Detection of hardware and software resources for smart integration of robots ===
Vast majority of today’s robotic applications rely on hard-coded device and algorithm usage. This project focuses on developing a Resource Snooper software, that can detect addition or removal of resources for the benefit of dynamic reconfiguration of robotic systems. This project is developed as a subsystem of [https://utnuclearroboticspublic.github.io/temoto2/index.html TeMoto].
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=== Human-Robot and Robot-Robot collaboration applications ===
Creating a demo or analysis of software capabilities related to human-robot or tobot-robot teams
* human-robot collaborative assembly
* distributed mapping; analysis and demo of existing ROS (e.g., segmap https://youtu.be/JJhEkIA1xSE) packages for multi-robot mapping
* Inaccessible region teamwork
**youbot+drone - a drone maps the environment (for example a maze) and ground vehicle uses this information to traverse the maze
**youbot+robotont - youbot cannot go up ledges but it can lift smaller robot, such as robotont, up a ledge.
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=== Mirroring human hand movements on industrial robots ===
The goal of this project is to integrate continuous control of industrial robot manipulator with a gestural telerobotics interface. The recommended tools for this thesis project are Leap Motion Controller or a standard web camera, Ultraleap, Universal Robot UR5 manipulator, and ROS.
<hr>

=== ROBOTONT: TeMoto for robotont ===
Swarm-management and UMRF-based task loading for robotont using [https://github.com/temoto-framework TeMoto] framework.
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=== Enhancing teleoperation control interface with augmented cues to provoke caution===
The task is to create a telerobot control interface where video feed from the remote site and/or a mixed-reality scene is augmented with visual cues to provoke caution in human operator.
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=== Robot-to-human interaction ===
As robots and autonomous machines start sharing the same space a humans, their actions need to be understood by the people occupying the same space. For instance, a human worker needs to understand what the robot partner is planning next or a pedestrian needs to clearly comprehend the behaviour of a driverless vehicle. To reduce the ambiguity, the robot needs mechanisms to convey its intent (whatever it is going to do next). The aim of the thesis is to outline existing methods for machines to convey their intent and develop a unified model interface for expressing that intent.
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=== Gaze-based handover prediction ===
When human needs to pass an object to a robot manipulator, the robot must understand where in 3D space the object handover occurs and then plan an appropriate motion. Human gaze can be used as the input for predicting which object to track. This thesis activities involve camera-based eye tracking and safe motion-planning.
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=== ROBOTONT: Human-height human-robot interface for Robotont ground robot ===
Robotont is an ankle-high flat mobile robot. For humans to interact with Robotont, there is a need for a compact and lightweight mechanical structure that is tall enough for comfortable human-robot interaction. The objective of the thesis is to develop the mechanical designs and build prototypes that ensure stable operation and meet the aesthetic requirements for use in public places.
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=== Stratos Explore Ultraleap demonstrator for robotics ===
The aim of this thesis is to systematically analyze the strengths and limitations of the Stratos Explore Ultraleap device in the context of controlling a robot. Subsequently implement a demonstrator application for showing off its applicability for robot control.
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=== Mixed-reality scene creation for vehicle teleoperation ===
Fusing different sensory feeds for creating high-usability teleoperation scene.
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=== Validation study for AR-based robot user-interfaces ===
Designing and carrying out a user study to validate the functionality and usability of an human-robot interface.
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=== Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle ===
The goal of this thesis is to develop the methodology for measuring the operator's situation awareness while operating an autonomous urban vehicle. Potential metrics could include driving accuracy, speed, and latency. This thesis will be conducted as part of the activities at the [https://adl.cs.ut.ee Autonomous Driving Lab].
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=== Sign-language-based control for robots ===
The goal of this thesis is to design and implement the means for interacting with a robot via conventional sign language, i.e. the human can command a robot by using sign language.
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=== LLM-based task planning ===
The goal of this thesis is to enable high level task planning for autonomous robots for general purpose tasks. The thesis would leverage the LLM's reasoning and TeMoto Action Engine to achieve natural task negotiation, planning, and execution.
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= Completed projects =
== PhD theses ==
*Robert Valner, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/105994 Design of TeMoto, a software framework for dependable, adaptive, and collaborative autonomous robots] [TeMoto – töökindlate, adaptiivsete ja koostöövõimeliste autonoomsete robotite arendamise tarkvararaamistik], PhD thesis, 2024
*Houman Masnavi, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/91394 Visibility aware navigation] [Nähtavust arvestav navigatsioon], PhD thesis, 2023

== Masters's theses ==
*Robert Allik, Validation of NoMaD as a Global Planner for Mobile Robots, MS thesis, 2024
*Rauno Põlluäär, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=79393 Designing and Implementing a Bird’s-eye View Interface for a Self-driving Vehicle’s Teleoperation System] [Isejuhtiva sõiduki kaugjuhtimissüsteemile linnuvaate kasutajaliidese loomine], MS thesis, 2024
*Gautier Reynes, VR-Enhanced Remote Inspection Framework for Semi-Autonomous Robot Fleet, MS thesis, 2024
*Eva Mõtshärg, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=77385 3D-prinditava kere disain ja analüüs vabavaralisele haridusrobotile Robotont] [Design and Analysis of a 3D Printable Chassis for the Open Source Educational Robot Robotont], MS thesis, 2023
*Farnaz Baksh, [https://dspace.ut.ee/items/a7a9cc15-27e9-450c-94e8-3267f0c95c56 An Open-source Robotic Study Companion for University Students] [Avatud lähtekoodiga robotõpikaaslane üliõpilastele], MS thesis, 2023
*Igor Rybalskii, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83028 Augmented reality (AR) for enabling human-robot collaboration with ROS robots] [Liitreaalsus inimese ja roboti koostöö võimaldamiseks ROS-i robotitega], MS thesis, 2022
*Md. Maniruzzaman, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83025 Object search and retrieval in indoor environment using a Mobile Manipulator] [Objektide otsimine ja teisaldamine siseruumides mobiilse manipulaatori abil], MS thesis, 2022
*Allan Kustavus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72651 Design and Implementation of a Generalized Resource Management Architecture in the TeMoto Software Framework] [Üldise ressursihalduri disain ja teostus TeMoto tarkvara raamistikule], MS thesis, 2021
*Kristina Meister, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72350 External human-vehicle interaction - a study in the context of an autonomous ride-hailing service], MS thesis, 2021
*Muhammad Usman, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72126 Development of an Optimization-Based Motion Planner and Its ROS Interface for a Non-Holonomic Mobile Manipulator] [Optimeerimisele baseeruva liikumisplaneerija arendamine ja selle ROSi liides mitteholonoomse mobiilse manipulaatori jaoks], MS thesis, 2020
*Maarika Oidekivi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72119 Masina kavatsuse väljendamine ja tõlgendamine] [Communicating and interpreting machine intent], MS thesis, 2020
*Houman Masnavi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72118 Multi-Robot Motion Planning for Shared Payload Transportation] [Rajaplaneerimine multi-robot süsteemile jagatud lasti transportimisel], MS thesis, 2020
*Fabian Ernesto Parra Gil, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72112 Implementation of Robot Manager Subsystem for Temoto Software Framework] [Robotite Halduri alamsüsteemi väljatöötamine tarkvararaamistikule TEMOTO], MS thesis, 2020
*Zafarullah, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72125 Gaze Assisted Neural Network based Prediction of End-Point of Human Reaching Trajectories], MS thesis, 2020
*Madis K Nigol, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64339 Õppematerjalid robotplatvormile Robotont] [Study materials for robot platform Robotont], MS thesis, 2019
*Renno Raudmäe, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64341 Avatud robotplatvorm Robotont] [Open source robotics platform Robotont], MS thesis, 2019
*Asif Sattar, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64352 Human detection and distance estimation with monocular camera using YOLOv3 neural network] [Inimeste tuvastamine ning kauguse hindamine kasutades kaamerat ning YOLOv3 tehisnärvivõrku], MS thesis, 2019
*Ragnar Margus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64337 Kergliiklusvahendite jagamisteenuseks vajaliku positsioneerimismooduli loomine ja uurimine] [Develoment and testing of a IoT module for electric vehicle sharing service], MS thesis, 2019
*Pavel Šumejko, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64320 Robust Solution for Extrinsic Calibration of a 2D Laser-Rangefinder and a Monocular USB Camera] [Meetod 2D laserkaugusmõõdiku ja USB-kaamera väliseks kalibreerimiseks], MS thesis, 2019
*Dzvezdana Arsovska, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64321 Building an Efficient and Secure Software Supply Pipeline for Aerial Robotics Application] [Efektiivne ja turvaline tarkvaraarendusahel lennurobootika rakenduses], MS thesis, 2019
*Tõnis Tiimus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60713 Visuaalselt esilekutsutud potentsiaalidel põhinev aju-arvuti liides robootika rakendustes] [A VEP-based BCI for robotics applications], MS thesis, 2018
*Martin Appo, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60718 Hardware-agnostic compliant control ROS package for collaborative industrial manipulators] [Riistvarapaindlik ROSi tarkvarapakett tööstuslike robotite mööndlikuks juhtimiseks], MS thesis, 2018
*Hassan Mahmoud Shehawy Elhanash, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60711 Optical Tracking of Forearm for Classifying Fingers Poses] [Küünarvarre visuaalne jälgimine ennustamaks sõrmede asendeid], MS thesis, 2018

== Bachelor's theses ==
*Albert Unn, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=79937 Suhtlusvõimekuse arendamine sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot] [Developing the ability to communicate for SemuBot, a social humanoid robot], BS thesis, 2024
*Veronika-Marina Volynets, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99943 Development of Control Electronics and Program for Robotont's Height Adjustment Mechanism] [Juhtelektroonika ja programmi väljatöötamine Robotondi kõrguse reguleerimise mehhanismile], BS thesis, 2024
*Nikita Kurenkov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99880 Flexible Screen Integration and Development of Neck Movement Mechanism for Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Humanoidroboti näo lahenduse leidmine ja rakendamine; humanoidroboti jaoks kaela mehhanismi väljatöötamine], BS thesis, 2024
*Elchin Huseynov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99668 Design and Control of a Social Humanoid Robot - SemuBot’s Hand] [Sotsiaalse Humanoidroboti Disain ja Juhtimine - SemuBoti Käsi], BS thesis, 2024
*Veronika Podliesnova, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99636 Real-Time Detection of Robot Failures by Monitoring Operator’s Brain Activity with EEG-based Brain-Computer Interface] [Reaalajas Robotirikke Tuvastamine Operaatori Ajutegevuse Jälgimise teel EEG-põhise Aju-Arvuti Liidese abil], BS thesis, 2024
*Märten Josh Peedimaa, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Rhea: An Open-Source Table Tennis Ball Launcher Robot for Multiball Training] [Avatud lähtekoodiga lauatennise palliviske robot mitmikpall treenimiseks], BS thesis, 2024
*Karl Sander Vinkel, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Laadimisjaama ja transportkesta väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of charging dock and transport case for Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Raimo Köidam, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Valguslahenduse tarkvara väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of light solution software for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Robert Valge, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Toitepinge ja tarbevoolu monitoorimine ning toitehalduse püsivara loomine õpperobotil Robotont] [Monitoring supply voltage and current consumption and creating firmware for Robotont’s power management system], BS thesis, 2024
*Leonid Tšigrinski, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Õpperoboti Robotont püsivara arhitektuuri uuendamine] [Education robot "Robotont" firmware architecture updating], BS thesis, 2024
*Andres Sakk, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Avatud robotplatvormi Robotont 3 kasutajaliidese väljatöötamine] [Development of a user interface for the open robotics platform Robotont 3], BS thesis, 2024
*Kaur Kullamäe, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Elektroonikalahendus ja püsivara robotkäe juhtimiseks sotsiaalsel humanoidrobotil SemuBot] [Building the SemuBot arm electronics system], BS thesis, 2024
*Kristjan Madis Kask, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Käe mehaanika disain sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot] [Arm mechanics design for social humanoid robot SemuBot], BS thesis, 2024
*Sven-Ervin Paap, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet ROS2 draiver õpperobotile Robotont] [ROS2 driver for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Timur Nizamov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99592 Audio System for the Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Helisüsteem sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot], BS thesis, 2024
*Georgs Narbuts, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99554 Holonomic Motion Drive System of a Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Sotsiaalse humanoidroboti SemuBoti holonoomne liikuv ajamisüsteem], BS thesis, 2024
*Iryna Hurova, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90638 Kitting station of the learning factory] [Õppetehase komplekteerimisjaam], BS thesis, 2023
*Paola Avalos Conchas, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90641 Payload transportation system of a learning factory] [Õppetehase kasuliku koorma transpordisüsteem], BS thesis, 2023
*Pille Pärnalaas, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93431 Pöördpõik ajami arendus robotplatvormile Robotont] [Development of swerve drive for robotic platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Carl Hjalmar Love Hult, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90673 Using and Evaluating the Real-time Spatial Perception System Hydra in Real-world Scenarios] [Reaalajas toimiva ruumilise taju süsteemi Hydra kasutamine ja hindamine praktilistes stsenaariumides], BS thesis, 2023
*Priit Rooden, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93432 Autonoomse laadimislahenduse väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of an autonomous charging solution for the robot platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Marko Muro, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93429 Robotondi akulahenduse ning 12 V pingeregulaatori prototüüpimine] [Prototyping battery solution and 12 V voltage regulator for Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Danel Leppenen, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93427 Nav2 PYIF: Python-based Motion Planning for ROS 2 Navigation 2] [Nav 2 PYIF: Pythoni põhine liikumise planeerija ROS 2 Navigation 2-le], BS thesis, 2023
*Kertrud Geddily Küüt, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93424 Kõrgust reguleeriv mehhanism Robotondile] [Height adjusting mechanism for Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Ingvar Drikkit, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93421 Lisaseadmete võimekuse arendamine haridusrobotile Robotont] [Developing add-on device support for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Kristo Pool, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93430 MoveIt 2 õppematerjalid] [Learning materials for MoveIt 2], BS thesis, 2023
*Erki Veeväli, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93434 Development of a Continuous Teleoperation System for Urban Road Vehicle] [Linnasõiduki pideva kaugjuhtimissüsteemi arendus], BS thesis, 2023
*Aleksandra Doroshenko, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93420 Haiglates inimesi juhatava roboti disain] [Hospital guide robot design], BS thesis, 2023
*Hui Shi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83043 Expanding the Open-source ROS Software Pack age opencv_apps with Dedicated Blob Detection Functionality] [Avatud lähtekoodiga ROS-i tarkvarakimbu opencv_apps laiendamine laigutuvasti funktsioonaalsusega], BS thesis, 2022
*Dāvis Krūmiņš, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83040 Web-based learning and software development environment for remote access of ROS robots] [Veebipõhine õppe- ja tarkvaraarenduse keskkond ROS robotite juurdepääsuks kaugteel], BS thesis, 2022
*Anna Jakovleva, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83037 Roboquiz - an interactive human-robot game] [Roboquiz - interaktiivne inimese ja roboti mäng], BS thesis, 2022
*Kristjan Laht, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=74702&year=2022Robot Localization with Fiducial Markers] [Roboti lokaliseerimine koordinaatmärkidega], BS thesis, 2022
*Hans Pärtel Pani, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83008 ROS draiver pehmerobootika haaratsile] [ROS Driver for Soft Robotic Gripper], BS thesis, 2022
*Markus Erik Sügis, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83015 Jagatud juhtimise põhimõttel realiseeritud robotite kaugjuhtimissüsteem] [A continuous teleoperating system based on shared control concept], BS thesis, 2022
*Taaniel Küla, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83007 ROS2 platvormile keevitusroboti tarkvara portotüübi loomine kasutades UR5 robot-manipulaatorit] [Welding robot software prototype for ROS2 using UR5 robot arm], BS thesis, 2022
*Rauno Põlluäär, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72672 Veebirakendus-põhine kasutajaliides avatud robotplatvormi Robotont juhtimiseks ja haldamiseks] [Web application-based user interface for controlling and managing open-source robotics platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2021
*Hendrik Olesk, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72664 Nägemisulatuses kaugjuhitava mobiilse robotmanipulaatori kasutajamugavuse tõstmine] [Improving the usability of a mobile manipulator robot for line-of-sight remote control], BS thesis, 2021
*Tarvi Tepandi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72665 Segareaalsusel põhinev kasutajaliides mobiilse roboti kaugjuhtimiseks Microsoft HoloLens 2 vahendusel] [Mixed-reality user interface for teleoperating mobile robots with Microsoft HoloLens 2], BS thesis, 2021
*Rudolf Põldma, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72674 Tartu linna Narva maantee ringristmiku digikaksik] [Digital twin for Narva street roundabout in Tartu], BS thesis, 2021
*Kwasi Akuamoah Boateng, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72804 Digital Twin of a Teaching and Learning Robotics Lab] [Robotite õpetamise ja õppimise labori digitaalne kaksik], BS thesis, 2021
*Karina Sein, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72102 Eestikeelse kõnesünteesi võimaldamine robootika arendusplatvormil ROS] [Enabling Estonian speech synthesis on the Robot Operating System (ROS)], BS thesis, 2020
*Ranno Mäesepp, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72100 Takistuste vältimise lahendus õpperobotile Robotont] [Obstacle avoidance solution for educational robot platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2020
*Igor Rybalskii, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72060 Gesture Detection Software for Human-Robot Collaboration] [Žestituvastus tarkvara inimese ja roboti koostööks], BS thesis, 2020
*Meelis Pihlap, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64292 Mitme roboti koostöö funktsionaalsuste väljatöötamine tarkvararaamistikule TeMoto] [Multi-robot collaboration functionalities for robot software development framework TeMoto], BS thesis, 2019
*Kaarel Mark, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64290 Liitreaalsuse kasutamine tootmisprotsessis asukohtade määramisel] [Augmented reality for location determination in manufacturing], BS thesis, 2019
*Kätriin Julle, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64279 Roboti KUKA youBot riistvara ja ROS-tarkvara uuendamine] [Upgrading robot KUKA youBot’s hardware and ROS-software], BS thesis, 2019
*Georg Astok, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64274 Roboti juhtimine virtuaalreaalsuses kasutades ROS-raamistikku] [Creating virtual reality user interface using only ROS framework], BS thesis, 2019
*Martin Hallist, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64275 Robotipõhine kaugkohalolu käte liigutuste ülekandmiseks] [Teleoperation robot for arms motions], BS thesis, 2019
*Ahmed Hassan Helmy Mohamed, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/63946 Software integration of autonomous robot system for mixing and serving drinks] [Jooke valmistava ja serveeriva robotsüsteemi tarkvaralahendus], BS thesis, 2019
*Kristo Allaje, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60294 Draiveripakett käte jälgimise seadme Leap Motion™ kontroller kasutamiseks robootika arendusplatvormil ROS] [Driver package for using Leap Motion™ controller on the robotics development platform ROS], BS thesis, 2018
*Martin Maidla, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60288 Avatud robotiarendusplatvormi Robotont omniliikumise ja odomeetria arendamine] [Omnimotion and odometry development for open robot development platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2018
*Raid Vellerind, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/56559 Avatud robotiarendusplatvormi ROS võimekuse loomine Tartu Ülikooli Robotexi robootikaplatvormile] [ROS driver development for the University of Tartu’s Robotex robotics platform], BS thesis, 2017
*Kalle-Gustav Kruus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/32440 Jalgpalliroboti löögimehhanismi elektroonikalahendus] [Driver circuit for a kicking mechanism of a football robot], BS thesis, 2013
*Sven Kautlenbach, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/25570 Autonoomne seade elastsusmooduli mõõtmiseks] [Electronic device for Young’s modulus measurements], BS thesis, 2011

[[Category:Theses Topics]]

Theses in Robotics

2025-05-28T12:36:35Z

Karl: /* Bachelor's theses */

[[Category:IMS-robotics]]
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= Projects in Advanced Robotics =
''The main objective of the follwing projects is to give students experience in working with advanced robotics tehcnology. Our group is active in several R&D projects involving human-robot collaboration, intuitive teleoperation of robots, and autonomous navigation of unmanned mobile platforms. Our main software platforms are [http://www.ros.org/ Robot Operating System (ROS)] for developing software for advanced robot systems and [http://gazebosim.org/ Gazebo] for running realistic robotic simulations.''<br><br>
For further information, contact [[User:Karl|Karl Kruusamäe]].

The following is not an exhaustive list of all available thesis/research topics.

== Highlighted theses topics for 2024/2025 study year ==
# [[#ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers|ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers]]
# [[#SemuBOT: multiple topics|SemuBOT: multiple topics]]
# [[#ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface|ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface]]
# [[#Sign-language-based control for robots|Sign-language-based control for robots]]
# [[#Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education|Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education]]
# [[#Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle|Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle]]
# [[#Mixed-reality scene creation for vehicle teleoperation|Mixed-reality scene creation for vehicle teleoperation]]

== List of potential thesis topics ==
Our inventory includes but is not limited to:
<gallery mode="packed">
File:Youbot.png|120px|thumb|KUKA youBot
File:Ur5_left.png|120px|thumb|Universal Robot UR5
File:Franka_Emika_Panda.jpg|120px|thumb|Franka Emika Panda
File:Clearpath_Jackal.jpg|120px|thumb|Clearpath Jackal
File:Kinova_KG-3_Gripper.jpg|120px|thumb|Kinova 3-finger gripper
File:Xarm7.jpg|120px|thumb|UFACTORY xArm7
File:Robotont_banner.png|120px|thumb|robotont
File:Turtlebot3-waffle-pi.jpg|thumb|TurtleBot3
File:Parrot-bebop-2.jpg|thumb|Parrot Bebop 2
</gallery>

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=== ROBOTONT: Docker-Driven ROS Environment Switching ===
This thesis focuses on integrating Docker containers to manage and switch between different ROS (Robot Operating System) environments on Robotont. Currently, ROS is installed natively on Robotont's Ubuntu-based onboard computer, limiting flexibility in system recovery and configuration switching. The goal is to develop a Docker-based solution that allows users to switch between ROS environments directly from Robotont’s existing low-level menu interface.
<hr>

=== ROBOTONT: designing and implementing a communication protocol for additional devices ===
Robotont currently includes a designated area on its front for attaching additional devices, such as an ultrasonic range finder, a servo motor connected to an Arduino, or a MikroBUS device. This thesis aims to design and implement a standard communication protocol that will enable seamless integration and control of these devices through the high-level ROS framework running on Robotont’s onboard computer.
<hr>

=== ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers ===
Currently ROBOTONT uses Intel NUC as an onboard computer. The goal of this thesis is to validate Robotont's software stack on alternative compute devices (e.g. Raspi4, Intel Compute Stick, and NVIDIA Jetson Nano) and benchmark their performance for the most popular Robotont use-case demos (e.g. webapp teleop, ar-tag steering, 2D mapping, and 3D mapping). The objetive is to propose at least two different compute solutions: one that optimizes cost and another that optimizes for the performance.
<hr>

=== ROBOTONT Lite ===
The goal of this thesis is to optimize ROBOTONT platform for cost by replacing the onboard compute and sensor with low-cost alternatives but ensuring ROS/ROS2 software compatibility.
<hr>

=== ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface ===
The goal of this thesis is to integrate graphical programming solution (e.g. Scratch or Blockly) to enable programming of Robotont by non-experts. E.g. https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2011.13706
<hr>

=== SemuBOT: multiple topics ===
In 2023/2024 many topics are developed to support the development of open-source humanoid robot project SemuBOT (https://www.facebook.com/semubotmtu/)
<hr>

=== Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education ===
Potential Topics:
* Enhance the Robot's Speech/Natural Language Capabilities
* Build a Local Language Model for the RSC
* Develop and Program the Robot’s Behavior and Personality
* Build a Digital Twin Simulation for Multimodal Interaction
* Explore the Use of the RSC as an Affective Robot to Address Students’ Academic Emotions
* Explore and Implement Cybersecurity Measures for Social Robot

[https://github.com/orgs/RobotStudyCompanion/discussions/3 More info on Github] | reach out to farnaz.baksh@ut.ee for more info
<hr>

=== ROBOTONT: Quick launch demo suite and the final complete release of its ROS1 software ===
The goal of this thesis is to refine existing robotont demos (e.g. ar-tag steering, follow-the-leader, dancing-with-robot, LEAP-based control etc) and package them in an easy to use way for quick deployment by anyone during public events such as science popularization workshops and school visits.
The results of this work will be packaged as the final ROS1 release of Robotont software as the EOL for ROS1 is in May 2025.
<hr>

=== ROBOTONT: ROS support, demos, and educational materials for open-source mobile robot ===
[[Image:RosLarge.png|left|100px|ROS]]
The project involves many potential theses topic on open-source robot platform ROBOTONT. The nature of the thesis can be software development to improve the platform's capabilites, simulation of specific scenarios, and/or demonstration of ROBOTONT in real-life setting. A more detailed thesis topic will be outlined during in-person meeting<br><br>
[[Image:Ros_equation.png|x100px|What is ROS?]]
<hr>

=== Virtual reality user interface (VRUI) for intuitive teleoperation system ===
[[Image:LeapMotion.png|200px|thumb|right|Detecting 2 hands with Leap Motion Controller]]
Enhancing the user-experience of a virtual reality UI developed by [https://github.com/ut-ims-robotics/vrui_rviz Georg Astok]. Potentially adding [http://www.osvr.org/hardware-devs.html virtual reality capability] to a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L25HHFd00rc gesture- and natural-language-based robot teleoperation system].
<br>
[[Image:Temoto-working-principle-in-pics.png|x160px|Gesture-based teleoperation]]
<hr>
=== Health monitor for intuitive telerobot ===
Intelligent status and error handling for an intuitive telerobotic system.
<hr>
=== 3D scanning of industrial objects ===
Using laser sensors and cameras to create accurate models of industrial products for quality control or further processing.
<hr>
=== Modeling humans for human-robot interaction ===
True human-robot collaboration means that the robot must understand the actions, intention, and state of its human partner. This work invovlves using cameras and other human sensors for digitally representing and modelling humans. There are multiple stages for modeling: a) physical models of human kinematics and dynamics; b) higher level-models for recognizing human intent.<br>
[[Image:Skeletal ROS.PNG|x160px|ROS & Kinect & Skeleton-Markers Package]]
<hr>
=== Robotic avatar for telepresence ===
Integrating hand gestures and head movements to control a robot avatar in virtual reality user interface.
<hr>
=== Detection of hardware and software resources for smart integration of robots ===
Vast majority of today’s robotic applications rely on hard-coded device and algorithm usage. This project focuses on developing a Resource Snooper software, that can detect addition or removal of resources for the benefit of dynamic reconfiguration of robotic systems. This project is developed as a subsystem of [https://utnuclearroboticspublic.github.io/temoto2/index.html TeMoto].
<hr>
=== Sonification of feedback during teleoperation of robots ===
Humans are used to receiving auditory feedback in their everyday lives. It helps us make decision and be aware of potential dangers. Telerobotic interfaces can deploy the same idea to improve the Situational Awareness and robotic task efficiency. The thesis project involves a study about different sonification solutions and implementation of it in a telerobotic application using ROS.
<hr>
=== Human-Robot and Robot-Robot collaboration applications ===
Creating a demo or analysis of software capabilities related to human-robot or tobot-robot teams
* human-robot collaborative assembly
* distributed mapping; analysis and demo of existing ROS (e.g., segmap https://youtu.be/JJhEkIA1xSE) packages for multi-robot mapping
* Inaccessible region teamwork
**youbot+drone - a drone maps the environment (for example a maze) and ground vehicle uses this information to traverse the maze
**youbot+robotont - youbot cannot go up ledges but it can lift smaller robot, such as robotont, up a ledge.
<hr>

=== Mirroring human hand movements on industrial robots ===
The goal of this project is to integrate continuous control of industrial robot manipulator with a gestural telerobotics interface. The recommended tools for this thesis project are Leap Motion Controller or a standard web camera, Ultraleap, Universal Robot UR5 manipulator, and ROS.
<hr>
=== ROBOTONT: TeMoto for robotont ===
Swarm-management and UMRF-based task loading for robotont using [https://github.com/temoto-framework TeMoto] framework.
<hr>

=== Enhancing teleoperation control interface with augmented cues to provoke caution===
The task is to create a telerobot control interface where video feed from the remote site and/or a mixed-reality scene is augmented with visual cues to provoke caution in human operator.
<hr>
=== Robot-to-human interaction ===
As robots and autonomous machines start sharing the same space a humans, their actions need to be understood by the people occupying the same space. For instance, a human worker needs to understand what the robot partner is planning next or a pedestrian needs to clearly comprehend the behaviour of a driverless vehicle. To reduce the ambiguity, the robot needs mechanisms to convey its intent (whatever it is going to do next). The aim of the thesis is to outline existing methods for machines to convey their intent and develop a unified model interface for expressing that intent.
<hr>
=== Gaze-based handover prediction ===
When human needs to pass an object to a robot manipulator, the robot must understand where in 3D space the object handover occurs and then plan an appropriate motion. Human gaze can be used as the input for predicting which object to track. This thesis activities involve camera-based eye tracking and safe motion-planning.
<hr>
=== Real-world demonstrator for MIR+UR+TeMoto integration ===
Integration of mobile manipulator (MIR100 + UR5e + Robotiq gripper) to demonstrate TeMoto in a collaborative application.
<hr>
=== ROBOTONT: Human-height human-robot interface for Robotont ground robot ===
Robotont is an ankle-high flat mobile robot. For humans to interact with Robotont, there is a need for a compact and lightweight mechanical structure that is tall enough for comfortable human-robot interaction. The objective of the thesis is to develop the mechanical designs and build prototypes that ensure stable operation and meet the aesthetic requirements for use in public places.
<hr>
=== Stratos Explore Ultraleap demonstrator for robotics ===
The aim of this thesis is to systematically analyze the strengths and limitations of the Stratos Explore Ultraleap device in the context of controlling a robot. Subsequently implement a demonstrator application for showing off its applicability for robot control.
<hr>
=== Mixed-reality scene creation for vehicle teleoperation ===
Fusing different sensory feeds for creating high-usability teleoperation scene.
<hr>
=== Validation study for AR-based robot user-interfaces ===
Designing and carrying out a user study to validate the functionality and usability of an human-robot interface.
<hr>
=== Replication of the MIT Hydra demo ===
The goal of the thesis is to use the Hydra software package and integrate it for a robot used at IMS Robotics (e.g., TIAGo, Jackal, Robotont).
<br>Hydra takes sensor data in input (stereo or RGB-D camera images and IMU data) and produces a hierarchical model of the environment, by estimating the trajectory of the robot (including loop closures), building a metric-semantic 3D mesh, and segmenting objects, places, and rooms in an indoor environment. These representations are combined into a 3D scene graph, which enables novel approaches for hierarchical loop closure detection and ensures the representations remain consistent after loop closure. Hydra is implemented in C++ and is ROS-compatible. It uses a neural-network based image segmentation front-end, but it otherwise relies on an efficient and multi-threaded CPU-based implementation, which is suitable for mobile robot deployment.
<br>LINKS:
<br>Video: https://youtu.be/qZg2lSeTuvM
<br>Code: https://github.com/MIT-SPARK/Hydra
<br>Paper: http://www.roboticsproceedings.org/rss18/p050.pdf
<hr>

=== Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle ===
The goal of this thesis is to develop the methodology for measuring the operator's situation awareness while operating an autonomous urban vehicle. Potential metrics could include driving accuracy, speed, and latency. This thesis will be conducted as part of the activities at the [https://adl.cs.ut.ee Autonomous Driving Lab].
<hr>

=== NAO 'flippin' ===
The University of Tartu has a set of [https://www.aldebaran.com/en/nao NAO robots], which have been lying on shelves for some years now. It is time to make these robots into functional social robots that can be used, e.g., for children's communication therapy or as buddies for the elderly. The goal of this thesis is to test and upgrade all the NAO robots to functional condition.
<hr>

=== Sign-language-based control for robots ===
The goal of this thesis is to design and implement the means for interacting with a robot via conventional sign language, i.e. the human can command a robot by using sign language.
<hr>

= Completed projects =
== PhD theses ==
*Robert Valner, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/105994 Design of TeMoto, a software framework for dependable, adaptive, and collaborative autonomous robots] [TeMoto – töökindlate, adaptiivsete ja koostöövõimeliste autonoomsete robotite arendamise tarkvararaamistik], PhD thesis, 2024
*Houman Masnavi, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/91394 Visibility aware navigation] [Nähtavust arvestav navigatsioon], PhD thesis, 2023

== Masters's theses ==
*Robert Allik, Validation of NoMaD as a Global Planner for Mobile Robots, MS thesis, 2024
*Rauno Põlluäär, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=79393 Designing and Implementing a Bird’s-eye View Interface for a Self-driving Vehicle’s Teleoperation System] [Isejuhtiva sõiduki kaugjuhtimissüsteemile linnuvaate kasutajaliidese loomine], MS thesis, 2024
*Gautier Reynes, VR-Enhanced Remote Inspection Framework for Semi-Autonomous Robot Fleet, MS thesis, 2024
*Eva Mõtshärg, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=77385 3D-prinditava kere disain ja analüüs vabavaralisele haridusrobotile Robotont] [Design and Analysis of a 3D Printable Chassis for the Open Source Educational Robot Robotont], MS thesis, 2023
*Farnaz Baksh, [https://dspace.ut.ee/items/a7a9cc15-27e9-450c-94e8-3267f0c95c56 An Open-source Robotic Study Companion for University Students] [Avatud lähtekoodiga robotõpikaaslane üliõpilastele], MS thesis, 2023
*Igor Rybalskii, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83028 Augmented reality (AR) for enabling human-robot collaboration with ROS robots] [Liitreaalsus inimese ja roboti koostöö võimaldamiseks ROS-i robotitega], MS thesis, 2022
*Md. Maniruzzaman, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83025 Object search and retrieval in indoor environment using a Mobile Manipulator] [Objektide otsimine ja teisaldamine siseruumides mobiilse manipulaatori abil], MS thesis, 2022
*Allan Kustavus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72651 Design and Implementation of a Generalized Resource Management Architecture in the TeMoto Software Framework] [Üldise ressursihalduri disain ja teostus TeMoto tarkvara raamistikule], MS thesis, 2021
*Kristina Meister, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72350 External human-vehicle interaction - a study in the context of an autonomous ride-hailing service], MS thesis, 2021
*Muhammad Usman, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72126 Development of an Optimization-Based Motion Planner and Its ROS Interface for a Non-Holonomic Mobile Manipulator] [Optimeerimisele baseeruva liikumisplaneerija arendamine ja selle ROSi liides mitteholonoomse mobiilse manipulaatori jaoks], MS thesis, 2020
*Maarika Oidekivi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72119 Masina kavatsuse väljendamine ja tõlgendamine] [Communicating and interpreting machine intent], MS thesis, 2020
*Houman Masnavi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72118 Multi-Robot Motion Planning for Shared Payload Transportation] [Rajaplaneerimine multi-robot süsteemile jagatud lasti transportimisel], MS thesis, 2020
*Fabian Ernesto Parra Gil, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72112 Implementation of Robot Manager Subsystem for Temoto Software Framework] [Robotite Halduri alamsüsteemi väljatöötamine tarkvararaamistikule TEMOTO], MS thesis, 2020
*Zafarullah, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72125 Gaze Assisted Neural Network based Prediction of End-Point of Human Reaching Trajectories], MS thesis, 2020
*Madis K Nigol, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64339 Õppematerjalid robotplatvormile Robotont] [Study materials for robot platform Robotont], MS thesis, 2019
*Renno Raudmäe, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64341 Avatud robotplatvorm Robotont] [Open source robotics platform Robotont], MS thesis, 2019
*Asif Sattar, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64352 Human detection and distance estimation with monocular camera using YOLOv3 neural network] [Inimeste tuvastamine ning kauguse hindamine kasutades kaamerat ning YOLOv3 tehisnärvivõrku], MS thesis, 2019
*Ragnar Margus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64337 Kergliiklusvahendite jagamisteenuseks vajaliku positsioneerimismooduli loomine ja uurimine] [Develoment and testing of a IoT module for electric vehicle sharing service], MS thesis, 2019
*Pavel Šumejko, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64320 Robust Solution for Extrinsic Calibration of a 2D Laser-Rangefinder and a Monocular USB Camera] [Meetod 2D laserkaugusmõõdiku ja USB-kaamera väliseks kalibreerimiseks], MS thesis, 2019
*Dzvezdana Arsovska, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64321 Building an Efficient and Secure Software Supply Pipeline for Aerial Robotics Application] [Efektiivne ja turvaline tarkvaraarendusahel lennurobootika rakenduses], MS thesis, 2019
*Tõnis Tiimus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60713 Visuaalselt esilekutsutud potentsiaalidel põhinev aju-arvuti liides robootika rakendustes] [A VEP-based BCI for robotics applications], MS thesis, 2018
*Martin Appo, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60718 Hardware-agnostic compliant control ROS package for collaborative industrial manipulators] [Riistvarapaindlik ROSi tarkvarapakett tööstuslike robotite mööndlikuks juhtimiseks], MS thesis, 2018
*Hassan Mahmoud Shehawy Elhanash, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60711 Optical Tracking of Forearm for Classifying Fingers Poses] [Küünarvarre visuaalne jälgimine ennustamaks sõrmede asendeid], MS thesis, 2018

== Bachelor's theses ==
*Albert Unn, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=79937 Suhtlusvõimekuse arendamine sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot] [Developing the ability to communicate for SemuBot, a social humanoid robot], BS thesis, 2024
*Veronika-Marina Volynets, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99943 Development of Control Electronics and Program for Robotont's Height Adjustment Mechanism] [Juhtelektroonika ja programmi väljatöötamine Robotondi kõrguse reguleerimise mehhanismile], BS thesis, 2024
*Nikita Kurenkov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99880 Flexible Screen Integration and Development of Neck Movement Mechanism for Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Humanoidroboti näo lahenduse leidmine ja rakendamine; humanoidroboti jaoks kaela mehhanismi väljatöötamine], BS thesis, 2024
*Elchin Huseynov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99668 Design and Control of a Social Humanoid Robot - SemuBot’s Hand] [Sotsiaalse Humanoidroboti Disain ja Juhtimine - SemuBoti Käsi], BS thesis, 2024
*Veronika Podliesnova, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99636 Real-Time Detection of Robot Failures by Monitoring Operator’s Brain Activity with EEG-based Brain-Computer Interface] [Reaalajas Robotirikke Tuvastamine Operaatori Ajutegevuse Jälgimise teel EEG-põhise Aju-Arvuti Liidese abil], BS thesis, 2024
*Märten Josh Peedimaa, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Rhea: An Open-Source Table Tennis Ball Launcher Robot for Multiball Training] [Avatud lähtekoodiga lauatennise palliviske robot mitmikpall treenimiseks], BS thesis, 2024
*Karl Sander Vinkel, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Laadimisjaama ja transportkesta väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of charging dock and transport case for Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Raimo Köidam, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Valguslahenduse tarkvara väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of light solution software for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Robert Valge, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Toitepinge ja tarbevoolu monitoorimine ning toitehalduse püsivara loomine õpperobotil Robotont] [Monitoring supply voltage and current consumption and creating firmware for Robotont’s power management system], BS thesis, 2024
*Leonid Tšigrinski, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Õpperoboti Robotont püsivara arhitektuuri uuendamine] [Education robot "Robotont" firmware architecture updating], BS thesis, 2024
*Andres Sakk, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Avatud robotplatvormi Robotont 3 kasutajaliidese väljatöötamine] [Development of a user interface for the open robotics platform Robotont 3], BS thesis, 2024
*Kaur Kullamäe, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Elektroonikalahendus ja püsivara robotkäe juhtimiseks sotsiaalsel humanoidrobotil SemuBot] [Building the SemuBot arm electronics system], BS thesis, 2024
*Kristjan Madis Kask, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Käe mehaanika disain sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot] [Arm mechanics design for social humanoid robot SemuBot], BS thesis, 2024
*Sven-Ervin Paap, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet ROS2 draiver õpperobotile Robotont] [ROS2 driver for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Timur Nizamov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99592 Audio System for the Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Helisüsteem sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot], BS thesis, 2024
*Georgs Narbuts, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99554 Holonomic Motion Drive System of a Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Sotsiaalse humanoidroboti SemuBoti holonoomne liikuv ajamisüsteem], BS thesis, 2024
*Iryna Hurova, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90638 Kitting station of the learning factory] [Õppetehase komplekteerimisjaam], BS thesis, 2023
*Paola Avalos Conchas, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90641 Payload transportation system of a learning factory] [Õppetehase kasuliku koorma transpordisüsteem], BS thesis, 2023
*Pille Pärnalaas, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93431 Pöördpõik ajami arendus robotplatvormile Robotont] [Development of swerve drive for robotic platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Carl Hjalmar Love Hult, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90673 Using and Evaluating the Real-time Spatial Perception System Hydra in Real-world Scenarios] [Reaalajas toimiva ruumilise taju süsteemi Hydra kasutamine ja hindamine praktilistes stsenaariumides], BS thesis, 2023
*Priit Rooden, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93432 Autonoomse laadimislahenduse väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of an autonomous charging solution for the robot platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Marko Muro, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93429 Robotondi akulahenduse ning 12 V pingeregulaatori prototüüpimine] [Prototyping battery solution and 12 V voltage regulator for Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Danel Leppenen, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93427 Nav2 PYIF: Python-based Motion Planning for ROS 2 Navigation 2] [Nav 2 PYIF: Pythoni põhine liikumise planeerija ROS 2 Navigation 2-le], BS thesis, 2023
*Kertrud Geddily Küüt, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93424 Kõrgust reguleeriv mehhanism Robotondile] [Height adjusting mechanism for Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Ingvar Drikkit, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93421 Lisaseadmete võimekuse arendamine haridusrobotile Robotont] [Developing add-on device support for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Kristo Pool, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93430 MoveIt 2 õppematerjalid] [Learning materials for MoveIt 2], BS thesis, 2023
*Erki Veeväli, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93434 Development of a Continuous Teleoperation System for Urban Road Vehicle] [Linnasõiduki pideva kaugjuhtimissüsteemi arendus], BS thesis, 2023
*Aleksandra Doroshenko, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93420 Haiglates inimesi juhatava roboti disain] [Hospital guide robot design], BS thesis, 2023
*Hui Shi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83043 Expanding the Open-source ROS Software Pack age opencv_apps with Dedicated Blob Detection Functionality] [Avatud lähtekoodiga ROS-i tarkvarakimbu opencv_apps laiendamine laigutuvasti funktsioonaalsusega], BS thesis, 2022
*Dāvis Krūmiņš, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83040 Web-based learning and software development environment for remote access of ROS robots] [Veebipõhine õppe- ja tarkvaraarenduse keskkond ROS robotite juurdepääsuks kaugteel], BS thesis, 2022
*Anna Jakovleva, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83037 Roboquiz - an interactive human-robot game] [Roboquiz - interaktiivne inimese ja roboti mäng], BS thesis, 2022
*Kristjan Laht, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=74702&year=2022Robot Localization with Fiducial Markers] [Roboti lokaliseerimine koordinaatmärkidega], BS thesis, 2022
*Hans Pärtel Pani, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83008 ROS draiver pehmerobootika haaratsile] [ROS Driver for Soft Robotic Gripper], BS thesis, 2022
*Markus Erik Sügis, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83015 Jagatud juhtimise põhimõttel realiseeritud robotite kaugjuhtimissüsteem] [A continuous teleoperating system based on shared control concept], BS thesis, 2022
*Taaniel Küla, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83007 ROS2 platvormile keevitusroboti tarkvara portotüübi loomine kasutades UR5 robot-manipulaatorit] [Welding robot software prototype for ROS2 using UR5 robot arm], BS thesis, 2022
*Rauno Põlluäär, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72672 Veebirakendus-põhine kasutajaliides avatud robotplatvormi Robotont juhtimiseks ja haldamiseks] [Web application-based user interface for controlling and managing open-source robotics platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2021
*Hendrik Olesk, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72664 Nägemisulatuses kaugjuhitava mobiilse robotmanipulaatori kasutajamugavuse tõstmine] [Improving the usability of a mobile manipulator robot for line-of-sight remote control], BS thesis, 2021
*Tarvi Tepandi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72665 Segareaalsusel põhinev kasutajaliides mobiilse roboti kaugjuhtimiseks Microsoft HoloLens 2 vahendusel] [Mixed-reality user interface for teleoperating mobile robots with Microsoft HoloLens 2], BS thesis, 2021
*Rudolf Põldma, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72674 Tartu linna Narva maantee ringristmiku digikaksik] [Digital twin for Narva street roundabout in Tartu], BS thesis, 2021
*Kwasi Akuamoah Boateng, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72804 Digital Twin of a Teaching and Learning Robotics Lab] [Robotite õpetamise ja õppimise labori digitaalne kaksik], BS thesis, 2021
*Karina Sein, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72102 Eestikeelse kõnesünteesi võimaldamine robootika arendusplatvormil ROS] [Enabling Estonian speech synthesis on the Robot Operating System (ROS)], BS thesis, 2020
*Ranno Mäesepp, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72100 Takistuste vältimise lahendus õpperobotile Robotont] [Obstacle avoidance solution for educational robot platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2020
*Igor Rybalskii, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72060 Gesture Detection Software for Human-Robot Collaboration] [Žestituvastus tarkvara inimese ja roboti koostööks], BS thesis, 2020
*Meelis Pihlap, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64292 Mitme roboti koostöö funktsionaalsuste väljatöötamine tarkvararaamistikule TeMoto] [Multi-robot collaboration functionalities for robot software development framework TeMoto], BS thesis, 2019
*Kaarel Mark, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64290 Liitreaalsuse kasutamine tootmisprotsessis asukohtade määramisel] [Augmented reality for location determination in manufacturing], BS thesis, 2019
*Kätriin Julle, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64279 Roboti KUKA youBot riistvara ja ROS-tarkvara uuendamine] [Upgrading robot KUKA youBot’s hardware and ROS-software], BS thesis, 2019
*Georg Astok, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64274 Roboti juhtimine virtuaalreaalsuses kasutades ROS-raamistikku] [Creating virtual reality user interface using only ROS framework], BS thesis, 2019
*Martin Hallist, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64275 Robotipõhine kaugkohalolu käte liigutuste ülekandmiseks] [Teleoperation robot for arms motions], BS thesis, 2019
*Ahmed Hassan Helmy Mohamed, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/63946 Software integration of autonomous robot system for mixing and serving drinks] [Jooke valmistava ja serveeriva robotsüsteemi tarkvaralahendus], BS thesis, 2019
*Kristo Allaje, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60294 Draiveripakett käte jälgimise seadme Leap Motion™ kontroller kasutamiseks robootika arendusplatvormil ROS] [Driver package for using Leap Motion™ controller on the robotics development platform ROS], BS thesis, 2018
*Martin Maidla, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60288 Avatud robotiarendusplatvormi Robotont omniliikumise ja odomeetria arendamine] [Omnimotion and odometry development for open robot development platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2018
*Raid Vellerind, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/56559 Avatud robotiarendusplatvormi ROS võimekuse loomine Tartu Ülikooli Robotexi robootikaplatvormile] [ROS driver development for the University of Tartu’s Robotex robotics platform], BS thesis, 2017
*Kalle-Gustav Kruus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/32440 Jalgpalliroboti löögimehhanismi elektroonikalahendus] [Driver circuit for a kicking mechanism of a football robot], BS thesis, 2013
*Sven Kautlenbach, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/25570 Autonoomne seade elastsusmooduli mõõtmiseks] [Electronic device for Young’s modulus measurements], BS thesis, 2011

[[Category:Theses Topics]]

Theses in Robotics

2025-05-28T12:31:11Z

Karl: /* Bachelor's theses */

[[Category:IMS-robotics]]
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= Projects in Advanced Robotics =
''The main objective of the follwing projects is to give students experience in working with advanced robotics tehcnology. Our group is active in several R&D projects involving human-robot collaboration, intuitive teleoperation of robots, and autonomous navigation of unmanned mobile platforms. Our main software platforms are [http://www.ros.org/ Robot Operating System (ROS)] for developing software for advanced robot systems and [http://gazebosim.org/ Gazebo] for running realistic robotic simulations.''<br><br>
For further information, contact [[User:Karl|Karl Kruusamäe]].

The following is not an exhaustive list of all available thesis/research topics.

== Highlighted theses topics for 2024/2025 study year ==
# [[#ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers|ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers]]
# [[#SemuBOT: multiple topics|SemuBOT: multiple topics]]
# [[#ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface|ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface]]
# [[#Sign-language-based control for robots|Sign-language-based control for robots]]
# [[#Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education|Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education]]
# [[#Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle|Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle]]
# [[#Mixed-reality scene creation for vehicle teleoperation|Mixed-reality scene creation for vehicle teleoperation]]

== List of potential thesis topics ==
Our inventory includes but is not limited to:
<gallery mode="packed">
File:Youbot.png|120px|thumb|KUKA youBot
File:Ur5_left.png|120px|thumb|Universal Robot UR5
File:Franka_Emika_Panda.jpg|120px|thumb|Franka Emika Panda
File:Clearpath_Jackal.jpg|120px|thumb|Clearpath Jackal
File:Kinova_KG-3_Gripper.jpg|120px|thumb|Kinova 3-finger gripper
File:Xarm7.jpg|120px|thumb|UFACTORY xArm7
File:Robotont_banner.png|120px|thumb|robotont
File:Turtlebot3-waffle-pi.jpg|thumb|TurtleBot3
File:Parrot-bebop-2.jpg|thumb|Parrot Bebop 2
</gallery>

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=== ROBOTONT: Docker-Driven ROS Environment Switching ===
This thesis focuses on integrating Docker containers to manage and switch between different ROS (Robot Operating System) environments on Robotont. Currently, ROS is installed natively on Robotont's Ubuntu-based onboard computer, limiting flexibility in system recovery and configuration switching. The goal is to develop a Docker-based solution that allows users to switch between ROS environments directly from Robotont’s existing low-level menu interface.
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=== ROBOTONT: designing and implementing a communication protocol for additional devices ===
Robotont currently includes a designated area on its front for attaching additional devices, such as an ultrasonic range finder, a servo motor connected to an Arduino, or a MikroBUS device. This thesis aims to design and implement a standard communication protocol that will enable seamless integration and control of these devices through the high-level ROS framework running on Robotont’s onboard computer.
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=== ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers ===
Currently ROBOTONT uses Intel NUC as an onboard computer. The goal of this thesis is to validate Robotont's software stack on alternative compute devices (e.g. Raspi4, Intel Compute Stick, and NVIDIA Jetson Nano) and benchmark their performance for the most popular Robotont use-case demos (e.g. webapp teleop, ar-tag steering, 2D mapping, and 3D mapping). The objetive is to propose at least two different compute solutions: one that optimizes cost and another that optimizes for the performance.
<hr>

=== ROBOTONT Lite ===
The goal of this thesis is to optimize ROBOTONT platform for cost by replacing the onboard compute and sensor with low-cost alternatives but ensuring ROS/ROS2 software compatibility.
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=== ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface ===
The goal of this thesis is to integrate graphical programming solution (e.g. Scratch or Blockly) to enable programming of Robotont by non-experts. E.g. https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2011.13706
<hr>

=== SemuBOT: multiple topics ===
In 2023/2024 many topics are developed to support the development of open-source humanoid robot project SemuBOT (https://www.facebook.com/semubotmtu/)
<hr>

=== Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education ===
Potential Topics:
* Enhance the Robot's Speech/Natural Language Capabilities
* Build a Local Language Model for the RSC
* Develop and Program the Robot’s Behavior and Personality
* Build a Digital Twin Simulation for Multimodal Interaction
* Explore the Use of the RSC as an Affective Robot to Address Students’ Academic Emotions
* Explore and Implement Cybersecurity Measures for Social Robot

[https://github.com/orgs/RobotStudyCompanion/discussions/3 More info on Github] | reach out to farnaz.baksh@ut.ee for more info
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=== ROBOTONT: Quick launch demo suite and the final complete release of its ROS1 software ===
The goal of this thesis is to refine existing robotont demos (e.g. ar-tag steering, follow-the-leader, dancing-with-robot, LEAP-based control etc) and package them in an easy to use way for quick deployment by anyone during public events such as science popularization workshops and school visits.
The results of this work will be packaged as the final ROS1 release of Robotont software as the EOL for ROS1 is in May 2025.
<hr>

=== ROBOTONT: ROS support, demos, and educational materials for open-source mobile robot ===
[[Image:RosLarge.png|left|100px|ROS]]
The project involves many potential theses topic on open-source robot platform ROBOTONT. The nature of the thesis can be software development to improve the platform's capabilites, simulation of specific scenarios, and/or demonstration of ROBOTONT in real-life setting. A more detailed thesis topic will be outlined during in-person meeting<br><br>
[[Image:Ros_equation.png|x100px|What is ROS?]]
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=== Virtual reality user interface (VRUI) for intuitive teleoperation system ===
[[Image:LeapMotion.png|200px|thumb|right|Detecting 2 hands with Leap Motion Controller]]
Enhancing the user-experience of a virtual reality UI developed by [https://github.com/ut-ims-robotics/vrui_rviz Georg Astok]. Potentially adding [http://www.osvr.org/hardware-devs.html virtual reality capability] to a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L25HHFd00rc gesture- and natural-language-based robot teleoperation system].
<br>
[[Image:Temoto-working-principle-in-pics.png|x160px|Gesture-based teleoperation]]
<hr>
=== Health monitor for intuitive telerobot ===
Intelligent status and error handling for an intuitive telerobotic system.
<hr>
=== 3D scanning of industrial objects ===
Using laser sensors and cameras to create accurate models of industrial products for quality control or further processing.
<hr>
=== Modeling humans for human-robot interaction ===
True human-robot collaboration means that the robot must understand the actions, intention, and state of its human partner. This work invovlves using cameras and other human sensors for digitally representing and modelling humans. There are multiple stages for modeling: a) physical models of human kinematics and dynamics; b) higher level-models for recognizing human intent.<br>
[[Image:Skeletal ROS.PNG|x160px|ROS & Kinect & Skeleton-Markers Package]]
<hr>
=== Robotic avatar for telepresence ===
Integrating hand gestures and head movements to control a robot avatar in virtual reality user interface.
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=== Detection of hardware and software resources for smart integration of robots ===
Vast majority of today’s robotic applications rely on hard-coded device and algorithm usage. This project focuses on developing a Resource Snooper software, that can detect addition or removal of resources for the benefit of dynamic reconfiguration of robotic systems. This project is developed as a subsystem of [https://utnuclearroboticspublic.github.io/temoto2/index.html TeMoto].
<hr>
=== Sonification of feedback during teleoperation of robots ===
Humans are used to receiving auditory feedback in their everyday lives. It helps us make decision and be aware of potential dangers. Telerobotic interfaces can deploy the same idea to improve the Situational Awareness and robotic task efficiency. The thesis project involves a study about different sonification solutions and implementation of it in a telerobotic application using ROS.
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=== Human-Robot and Robot-Robot collaboration applications ===
Creating a demo or analysis of software capabilities related to human-robot or tobot-robot teams
* human-robot collaborative assembly
* distributed mapping; analysis and demo of existing ROS (e.g., segmap https://youtu.be/JJhEkIA1xSE) packages for multi-robot mapping
* Inaccessible region teamwork
**youbot+drone - a drone maps the environment (for example a maze) and ground vehicle uses this information to traverse the maze
**youbot+robotont - youbot cannot go up ledges but it can lift smaller robot, such as robotont, up a ledge.
<hr>

=== Mirroring human hand movements on industrial robots ===
The goal of this project is to integrate continuous control of industrial robot manipulator with a gestural telerobotics interface. The recommended tools for this thesis project are Leap Motion Controller or a standard web camera, Ultraleap, Universal Robot UR5 manipulator, and ROS.
<hr>
=== ROBOTONT: TeMoto for robotont ===
Swarm-management and UMRF-based task loading for robotont using [https://github.com/temoto-framework TeMoto] framework.
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=== Enhancing teleoperation control interface with augmented cues to provoke caution===
The task is to create a telerobot control interface where video feed from the remote site and/or a mixed-reality scene is augmented with visual cues to provoke caution in human operator.
<hr>
=== Robot-to-human interaction ===
As robots and autonomous machines start sharing the same space a humans, their actions need to be understood by the people occupying the same space. For instance, a human worker needs to understand what the robot partner is planning next or a pedestrian needs to clearly comprehend the behaviour of a driverless vehicle. To reduce the ambiguity, the robot needs mechanisms to convey its intent (whatever it is going to do next). The aim of the thesis is to outline existing methods for machines to convey their intent and develop a unified model interface for expressing that intent.
<hr>
=== Gaze-based handover prediction ===
When human needs to pass an object to a robot manipulator, the robot must understand where in 3D space the object handover occurs and then plan an appropriate motion. Human gaze can be used as the input for predicting which object to track. This thesis activities involve camera-based eye tracking and safe motion-planning.
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=== Real-world demonstrator for MIR+UR+TeMoto integration ===
Integration of mobile manipulator (MIR100 + UR5e + Robotiq gripper) to demonstrate TeMoto in a collaborative application.
<hr>
=== ROBOTONT: Human-height human-robot interface for Robotont ground robot ===
Robotont is an ankle-high flat mobile robot. For humans to interact with Robotont, there is a need for a compact and lightweight mechanical structure that is tall enough for comfortable human-robot interaction. The objective of the thesis is to develop the mechanical designs and build prototypes that ensure stable operation and meet the aesthetic requirements for use in public places.
<hr>
=== Stratos Explore Ultraleap demonstrator for robotics ===
The aim of this thesis is to systematically analyze the strengths and limitations of the Stratos Explore Ultraleap device in the context of controlling a robot. Subsequently implement a demonstrator application for showing off its applicability for robot control.
<hr>
=== Mixed-reality scene creation for vehicle teleoperation ===
Fusing different sensory feeds for creating high-usability teleoperation scene.
<hr>
=== Validation study for AR-based robot user-interfaces ===
Designing and carrying out a user study to validate the functionality and usability of an human-robot interface.
<hr>
=== Replication of the MIT Hydra demo ===
The goal of the thesis is to use the Hydra software package and integrate it for a robot used at IMS Robotics (e.g., TIAGo, Jackal, Robotont).
<br>Hydra takes sensor data in input (stereo or RGB-D camera images and IMU data) and produces a hierarchical model of the environment, by estimating the trajectory of the robot (including loop closures), building a metric-semantic 3D mesh, and segmenting objects, places, and rooms in an indoor environment. These representations are combined into a 3D scene graph, which enables novel approaches for hierarchical loop closure detection and ensures the representations remain consistent after loop closure. Hydra is implemented in C++ and is ROS-compatible. It uses a neural-network based image segmentation front-end, but it otherwise relies on an efficient and multi-threaded CPU-based implementation, which is suitable for mobile robot deployment.
<br>LINKS:
<br>Video: https://youtu.be/qZg2lSeTuvM
<br>Code: https://github.com/MIT-SPARK/Hydra
<br>Paper: http://www.roboticsproceedings.org/rss18/p050.pdf
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=== Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle ===
The goal of this thesis is to develop the methodology for measuring the operator's situation awareness while operating an autonomous urban vehicle. Potential metrics could include driving accuracy, speed, and latency. This thesis will be conducted as part of the activities at the [https://adl.cs.ut.ee Autonomous Driving Lab].
<hr>

=== NAO 'flippin' ===
The University of Tartu has a set of [https://www.aldebaran.com/en/nao NAO robots], which have been lying on shelves for some years now. It is time to make these robots into functional social robots that can be used, e.g., for children's communication therapy or as buddies for the elderly. The goal of this thesis is to test and upgrade all the NAO robots to functional condition.
<hr>

=== Sign-language-based control for robots ===
The goal of this thesis is to design and implement the means for interacting with a robot via conventional sign language, i.e. the human can command a robot by using sign language.
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= Completed projects =
== PhD theses ==
*Robert Valner, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/105994 Design of TeMoto, a software framework for dependable, adaptive, and collaborative autonomous robots] [TeMoto – töökindlate, adaptiivsete ja koostöövõimeliste autonoomsete robotite arendamise tarkvararaamistik], PhD thesis, 2024
*Houman Masnavi, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/91394 Visibility aware navigation] [Nähtavust arvestav navigatsioon], PhD thesis, 2023

== Masters's theses ==
*Robert Allik, Validation of NoMaD as a Global Planner for Mobile Robots, MS thesis, 2024
*Rauno Põlluäär, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=79393 Designing and Implementing a Bird’s-eye View Interface for a Self-driving Vehicle’s Teleoperation System] [Isejuhtiva sõiduki kaugjuhtimissüsteemile linnuvaate kasutajaliidese loomine], MS thesis, 2024
*Gautier Reynes, VR-Enhanced Remote Inspection Framework for Semi-Autonomous Robot Fleet, MS thesis, 2024
*Eva Mõtshärg, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=77385 3D-prinditava kere disain ja analüüs vabavaralisele haridusrobotile Robotont] [Design and Analysis of a 3D Printable Chassis for the Open Source Educational Robot Robotont], MS thesis, 2023
*Farnaz Baksh, [https://dspace.ut.ee/items/a7a9cc15-27e9-450c-94e8-3267f0c95c56 An Open-source Robotic Study Companion for University Students] [Avatud lähtekoodiga robotõpikaaslane üliõpilastele], MS thesis, 2023
*Igor Rybalskii, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83028 Augmented reality (AR) for enabling human-robot collaboration with ROS robots] [Liitreaalsus inimese ja roboti koostöö võimaldamiseks ROS-i robotitega], MS thesis, 2022
*Md. Maniruzzaman, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83025 Object search and retrieval in indoor environment using a Mobile Manipulator] [Objektide otsimine ja teisaldamine siseruumides mobiilse manipulaatori abil], MS thesis, 2022
*Allan Kustavus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72651 Design and Implementation of a Generalized Resource Management Architecture in the TeMoto Software Framework] [Üldise ressursihalduri disain ja teostus TeMoto tarkvara raamistikule], MS thesis, 2021
*Kristina Meister, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72350 External human-vehicle interaction - a study in the context of an autonomous ride-hailing service], MS thesis, 2021
*Muhammad Usman, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72126 Development of an Optimization-Based Motion Planner and Its ROS Interface for a Non-Holonomic Mobile Manipulator] [Optimeerimisele baseeruva liikumisplaneerija arendamine ja selle ROSi liides mitteholonoomse mobiilse manipulaatori jaoks], MS thesis, 2020
*Maarika Oidekivi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72119 Masina kavatsuse väljendamine ja tõlgendamine] [Communicating and interpreting machine intent], MS thesis, 2020
*Houman Masnavi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72118 Multi-Robot Motion Planning for Shared Payload Transportation] [Rajaplaneerimine multi-robot süsteemile jagatud lasti transportimisel], MS thesis, 2020
*Fabian Ernesto Parra Gil, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72112 Implementation of Robot Manager Subsystem for Temoto Software Framework] [Robotite Halduri alamsüsteemi väljatöötamine tarkvararaamistikule TEMOTO], MS thesis, 2020
*Zafarullah, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72125 Gaze Assisted Neural Network based Prediction of End-Point of Human Reaching Trajectories], MS thesis, 2020
*Madis K Nigol, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64339 Õppematerjalid robotplatvormile Robotont] [Study materials for robot platform Robotont], MS thesis, 2019
*Renno Raudmäe, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64341 Avatud robotplatvorm Robotont] [Open source robotics platform Robotont], MS thesis, 2019
*Asif Sattar, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64352 Human detection and distance estimation with monocular camera using YOLOv3 neural network] [Inimeste tuvastamine ning kauguse hindamine kasutades kaamerat ning YOLOv3 tehisnärvivõrku], MS thesis, 2019
*Ragnar Margus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64337 Kergliiklusvahendite jagamisteenuseks vajaliku positsioneerimismooduli loomine ja uurimine] [Develoment and testing of a IoT module for electric vehicle sharing service], MS thesis, 2019
*Pavel Šumejko, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64320 Robust Solution for Extrinsic Calibration of a 2D Laser-Rangefinder and a Monocular USB Camera] [Meetod 2D laserkaugusmõõdiku ja USB-kaamera väliseks kalibreerimiseks], MS thesis, 2019
*Dzvezdana Arsovska, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64321 Building an Efficient and Secure Software Supply Pipeline for Aerial Robotics Application] [Efektiivne ja turvaline tarkvaraarendusahel lennurobootika rakenduses], MS thesis, 2019
*Tõnis Tiimus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60713 Visuaalselt esilekutsutud potentsiaalidel põhinev aju-arvuti liides robootika rakendustes] [A VEP-based BCI for robotics applications], MS thesis, 2018
*Martin Appo, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60718 Hardware-agnostic compliant control ROS package for collaborative industrial manipulators] [Riistvarapaindlik ROSi tarkvarapakett tööstuslike robotite mööndlikuks juhtimiseks], MS thesis, 2018
*Hassan Mahmoud Shehawy Elhanash, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60711 Optical Tracking of Forearm for Classifying Fingers Poses] [Küünarvarre visuaalne jälgimine ennustamaks sõrmede asendeid], MS thesis, 2018

== Bachelor's theses ==
*Albert Unn, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=79937 Suhtlusvõimekuse arendamine sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot] [Developing the ability to communicate for SemuBot, a social humanoid robot], BS thesis, 2024
*Veronika-Marina Volynets, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99943 Development of Control Electronics and Program for Robotont's Height Adjustment Mechanism] [Juhtelektroonika ja programmi väljatöötamine Robotondi kõrguse reguleerimise mehhanismile], BS thesis, 2024
*Nikita Kurenkov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99880 Flexible Screen Integration and Development of Neck Movement Mechanism for Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Humanoidroboti näo lahenduse leidmine ja rakendamine; humanoidroboti jaoks kaela mehhanismi väljatöötamine], BS thesis, 2024
*Elchin Huseynov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99668 Design and Control of a Social Humanoid Robot - SemuBot’s Hand] [Sotsiaalse Humanoidroboti Disain ja Juhtimine - SemuBoti Käsi], BS thesis, 2024
*Veronika Podliesnova, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99636 Real-Time Detection of Robot Failures by Monitoring Operator’s Brain Activity with EEG-based Brain-Computer Interface] [Reaalajas Robotirikke Tuvastamine Operaatori Ajutegevuse Jälgimise teel EEG-põhise Aju-Arvuti Liidese abil], BS thesis, 2024
*Märten Josh Peedimaa, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Rhea: An Open-Source Table Tennis Ball Launcher Robot for Multiball Training] [Avatud lähtekoodiga lauatennise palliviske robot mitmikpall treenimiseks], BS thesis, 2024
*Karl Sander Vinkel, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Laadimisjaama ja transportkesta väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of charging dock and transport case for Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Raimo Köidam, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Valguslahenduse tarkvara väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of light solution software for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Robert Valge, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Toitepinge ja tarbevoolu monitoorimine ning toitehalduse püsivara loomine õpperobotil Robotont] [Monitoring supply voltage and current consumption and creating firmware for Robotont’s power management system], BS thesis, 2024
*Leonid Tšigrinski, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Õpperoboti Robotont püsivara arhitektuuri uuendamine] [Education robot "Robotont" firmware architecture updating], BS thesis, 2024
*Andres Sakk, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Avatud robotplatvormi Robotont 3 kasutajaliidese väljatöötamine] [Development of a user interface for the open robotics platform Robotont 3], BS thesis, 2024
*Kaur Kullamäe, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Elektroonikalahendus ja püsivara robotkäe juhtimiseks sotsiaalsel humanoidrobotil SemuBot] [Building the SemuBot arm electronics system], BS thesis, 2024
*Kristjan Madis Kask, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Käe mehaanika disain sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot] [Arm mechanics design for social humanoid robot SemuBot], BS thesis, 2024
*Sven-Ervin Paap, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet ROS2 draiver õpperobotile Robotont] [ROS2 driver for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Timur Nizamov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99592 Audio System for the Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Helisüsteem sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot], BS thesis, 2024
*Georgs Narbuts, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99554 Holonomic Motion Drive System of a Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Sotsiaalse humanoidroboti SemuBoti holonoomne liikuv ajamisüsteem], BS thesis, 2024
*Iryna Hurova, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90638 Kitting station of the learning factory] [Õppetehase komplekteerimisjaam], BS thesis, 2023
*Paola Avalos Conchas, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90641 Payload transportation system of a learning factory] [Õppetehase kasuliku koorma transpordisüsteem], BS thesis, 2023
*Pille Pärnalaas, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93431 Pöördpõik ajami arendus robotplatvormile Robotont] [Development of swerve drive for robotic platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Carl Hjalmar Love Hult, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90673 Using and Evaluating the Real-time Spatial Perception System Hydra in Real-world Scenarios] [Reaalajas toimiva ruumilise taju süsteemi Hydra kasutamine ja hindamine praktilistes stsenaariumides], BS thesis, 2023
*Priit Rooden, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93432 Autonoomse laadimislahenduse väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of an autonomous charging solution for the robot platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Marko Muro, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93429 Robotondi akulahenduse ning 12 V pingeregulaatori prototüüpimine] [Prototyping battery solution and 12 V voltage regulator for Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Danel Leppenen, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93427 Nav2 PYIF: Python-based Motion Planning for ROS 2 Navigation 2] [Nav 2 PYIF: Pythoni põhine liikumise planeerija ROS 2 Navigation 2-le], BS thesis, 2023
*Kertrud Geddily Küüt, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93424 Kõrgust reguleeriv mehhanism Robotondile] [Height adjusting mechanism for Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Ingvar Drikkit, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93421 Lisaseadmete võimekuse arendamine haridusrobotile Robotont] [Developing add-on device support for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Kristo Pool, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93430 MoveIt 2 õppematerjalid] [Learning materials for MoveIt 2], BS thesis, 2023
*Erki Veeväli, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93434 Development of a Continuous Teleoperation System for Urban Road Vehicle] [Linnasõiduki pideva kaugjuhtimissüsteemi arendus], BS thesis, 2023
*Aleksandra Doroshenko, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93420 Haiglates inimesi juhatava roboti disain] [Hospital guide robot design], BS thesis, 2023
*Hui Shi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83043 Expanding the Open-source ROS Software Pack age opencv_apps with Dedicated Blob Detection Functionality] [Avatud lähtekoodiga ROS-i tarkvarakimbu opencv_apps laiendamine laigutuvasti funktsioonaalsusega], BS thesis, 2022
*Dāvis Krūmiņš, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83040 Web-based learning and software development environment for remote access of ROS robots] [Veebipõhine õppe- ja tarkvaraarenduse keskkond ROS robotite juurdepääsuks kaugteel], BS thesis, 2022
*Anna Jakovleva, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83037 Roboquiz - an interactive human-robot game] [Roboquiz - interaktiivne inimese ja roboti mäng], BS thesis, 2022
*Kristjan Laht, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=74702&year=2022Robot Localization with Fiducial Markers] [Roboti lokaliseerimine koordinaatmärkidega], BS thesis, 2022
*Hans Pärtel Pani, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83008 ROS draiver pehmerobootika haaratsile] [ROS Driver for Soft Robotic Gripper], BS thesis, 2022
*Markus Erik Sügis, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83015 Jagatud juhtimise põhimõttel realiseeritud robotite kaugjuhtimissüsteem] [A continuous teleoperating system based on shared control concept], BS thesis, 2022
*Taaniel Küla, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83007 ROS2 platvormile keevitusroboti tarkvara portotüübi loomine kasutades UR5 robot-manipulaatorit] [Welding robot software prototype for ROS2 using UR5 robot arm], BS thesis, 2022
*Rauno Põlluäär, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72672 Veebirakendus-põhine kasutajaliides avatud robotplatvormi Robotont juhtimiseks ja haldamiseks] [Web application-based user interface for controlling and managing open-source robotics platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2021
*Hendrik Olesk, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72664 Nägemisulatuses kaugjuhitava mobiilse robotmanipulaatori kasutajamugavuse tõstmine] [Improving the usability of a mobile manipulator robot for line-of-sight remote control], BS thesis, 2021
*Tarvi Tepandi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72665 Segareaalsusel põhinev kasutajaliides mobiilse roboti kaugjuhtimiseks Microsoft HoloLens 2 vahendusel] [Mixed-reality user interface for teleoperating mobile robots with Microsoft HoloLens 2], BS thesis, 2021
*Rudolf Põldma, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72674 Tartu linna Narva maantee ringristmiku digikaksik] [Digital twin for Narva street roundabout in Tartu], BS thesis, 2021
*Kwasi Akuamoah Boateng, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72804 Digital Twin of a Teaching and Learning Robotics Lab] [Robotite õpetamise ja õppimise labori digitaalne kaksik], BS thesis, 2021
*Karina Sein, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72102 Eestikeelse kõnesünteesi võimaldamine robootika arendusplatvormil ROS] [Enabling Estonian speech synthesis on the Robot Operating System (ROS)], BS thesis, 2020
*Ranno Mäesepp, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72100 Takistuste vältimise lahendus õpperobotile Robotont] [Obstacle avoidance solution for educational robot platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2020
*Igor Rybalskii, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72060 Gesture Detection Software for Human-Robot Collaboration] [Žestituvastus tarkvara inimese ja roboti koostööks], BS thesis, 2020
*Meelis Pihlap, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64292 Mitme roboti koostöö funktsionaalsuste väljatöötamine tarkvararaamistikule TeMoto] [Multi-robot collaboration functionalities for robot software development framework TeMoto], BS thesis, 2019
*Kaarel Mark, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64290 Liitreaalsuse kasutamine tootmisprotsessis asukohtade määramisel] [Augmented reality for location determination in manufacturing], BS thesis, 2019
*Kätriin Julle, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64279 Roboti KUKA youBot riistvara ja ROS-tarkvara uuendamine] [Upgrading robot KUKA youBot’s hardware and ROS-software], BS thesis, 2019
*Georg Astok, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64274 Roboti juhtimine virtuaalreaalsuses kasutades ROS-raamistikku] [Creating virtual reality user interface using only ROS framework], BS thesis, 2019
*Martin Hallist, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64275 Robotipõhine kaugkohalolu käte liigutuste ülekandmiseks] [Teleoperation robot for arms motions], BS thesis, 2019
*Ahmed Hassan Helmy Mohamed, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/63946 Software integration of autonomous robot system for mixing and serving drinks] [Jooke valmistava ja serveeriva robotsüsteemi tarkvaralahendus], BS thesis, 2019
*Kristo Allaje, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60294 Draiveripakett käte jälgimise seadme Leap Motion™ kontroller kasutamiseks robootika arendusplatvormil ROS] [Driver package for using Leap Motion™ controller on the robotics development platform ROS], BS thesis, 2018
*Martin Maidla, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60288 Avatud robotiarendusplatvormi Robotont omniliikumise ja odomeetria arendamine] [Omnimotion and odometry development for open robot development platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2018
*Raid Vellerind, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/56559 Avatud robotiarendusplatvormi ROS võimekuse loomine Tartu Ülikooli Robotexi robootikaplatvormile] [ROS driver development for the University of Tartu’s Robotex robotics platform], BS thesis, 2017
*Kalle-Gustav Kruus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/32440 Jalgpalliroboti löögimehhanismi elektroonikalahendus] [Driver circuit for a kicking mechanism of a football robot], BS thesis, 2013

[[Category:Theses Topics]]

Theses in Robotics

2025-05-28T12:26:13Z

Karl: /* Bachelor's theses */

[[Category:IMS-robotics]]
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= Projects in Advanced Robotics =
''The main objective of the follwing projects is to give students experience in working with advanced robotics tehcnology. Our group is active in several R&D projects involving human-robot collaboration, intuitive teleoperation of robots, and autonomous navigation of unmanned mobile platforms. Our main software platforms are [http://www.ros.org/ Robot Operating System (ROS)] for developing software for advanced robot systems and [http://gazebosim.org/ Gazebo] for running realistic robotic simulations.''<br><br>
For further information, contact [[User:Karl|Karl Kruusamäe]].

The following is not an exhaustive list of all available thesis/research topics.

== Highlighted theses topics for 2024/2025 study year ==
# [[#ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers|ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers]]
# [[#SemuBOT: multiple topics|SemuBOT: multiple topics]]
# [[#ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface|ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface]]
# [[#Sign-language-based control for robots|Sign-language-based control for robots]]
# [[#Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education|Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education]]
# [[#Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle|Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle]]
# [[#Mixed-reality scene creation for vehicle teleoperation|Mixed-reality scene creation for vehicle teleoperation]]

== List of potential thesis topics ==
Our inventory includes but is not limited to:
<gallery mode="packed">
File:Youbot.png|120px|thumb|KUKA youBot
File:Ur5_left.png|120px|thumb|Universal Robot UR5
File:Franka_Emika_Panda.jpg|120px|thumb|Franka Emika Panda
File:Clearpath_Jackal.jpg|120px|thumb|Clearpath Jackal
File:Kinova_KG-3_Gripper.jpg|120px|thumb|Kinova 3-finger gripper
File:Xarm7.jpg|120px|thumb|UFACTORY xArm7
File:Robotont_banner.png|120px|thumb|robotont
File:Turtlebot3-waffle-pi.jpg|thumb|TurtleBot3
File:Parrot-bebop-2.jpg|thumb|Parrot Bebop 2
</gallery>

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=== ROBOTONT: Docker-Driven ROS Environment Switching ===
This thesis focuses on integrating Docker containers to manage and switch between different ROS (Robot Operating System) environments on Robotont. Currently, ROS is installed natively on Robotont's Ubuntu-based onboard computer, limiting flexibility in system recovery and configuration switching. The goal is to develop a Docker-based solution that allows users to switch between ROS environments directly from Robotont’s existing low-level menu interface.
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=== ROBOTONT: designing and implementing a communication protocol for additional devices ===
Robotont currently includes a designated area on its front for attaching additional devices, such as an ultrasonic range finder, a servo motor connected to an Arduino, or a MikroBUS device. This thesis aims to design and implement a standard communication protocol that will enable seamless integration and control of these devices through the high-level ROS framework running on Robotont’s onboard computer.
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=== ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers ===
Currently ROBOTONT uses Intel NUC as an onboard computer. The goal of this thesis is to validate Robotont's software stack on alternative compute devices (e.g. Raspi4, Intel Compute Stick, and NVIDIA Jetson Nano) and benchmark their performance for the most popular Robotont use-case demos (e.g. webapp teleop, ar-tag steering, 2D mapping, and 3D mapping). The objetive is to propose at least two different compute solutions: one that optimizes cost and another that optimizes for the performance.
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=== ROBOTONT Lite ===
The goal of this thesis is to optimize ROBOTONT platform for cost by replacing the onboard compute and sensor with low-cost alternatives but ensuring ROS/ROS2 software compatibility.
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=== ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface ===
The goal of this thesis is to integrate graphical programming solution (e.g. Scratch or Blockly) to enable programming of Robotont by non-experts. E.g. https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2011.13706
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=== SemuBOT: multiple topics ===
In 2023/2024 many topics are developed to support the development of open-source humanoid robot project SemuBOT (https://www.facebook.com/semubotmtu/)
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=== Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education ===
Potential Topics:
* Enhance the Robot's Speech/Natural Language Capabilities
* Build a Local Language Model for the RSC
* Develop and Program the Robot’s Behavior and Personality
* Build a Digital Twin Simulation for Multimodal Interaction
* Explore the Use of the RSC as an Affective Robot to Address Students’ Academic Emotions
* Explore and Implement Cybersecurity Measures for Social Robot

[https://github.com/orgs/RobotStudyCompanion/discussions/3 More info on Github] | reach out to farnaz.baksh@ut.ee for more info
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=== ROBOTONT: Quick launch demo suite and the final complete release of its ROS1 software ===
The goal of this thesis is to refine existing robotont demos (e.g. ar-tag steering, follow-the-leader, dancing-with-robot, LEAP-based control etc) and package them in an easy to use way for quick deployment by anyone during public events such as science popularization workshops and school visits.
The results of this work will be packaged as the final ROS1 release of Robotont software as the EOL for ROS1 is in May 2025.
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=== ROBOTONT: ROS support, demos, and educational materials for open-source mobile robot ===
[[Image:RosLarge.png|left|100px|ROS]]
The project involves many potential theses topic on open-source robot platform ROBOTONT. The nature of the thesis can be software development to improve the platform's capabilites, simulation of specific scenarios, and/or demonstration of ROBOTONT in real-life setting. A more detailed thesis topic will be outlined during in-person meeting<br><br>
[[Image:Ros_equation.png|x100px|What is ROS?]]
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=== Virtual reality user interface (VRUI) for intuitive teleoperation system ===
[[Image:LeapMotion.png|200px|thumb|right|Detecting 2 hands with Leap Motion Controller]]
Enhancing the user-experience of a virtual reality UI developed by [https://github.com/ut-ims-robotics/vrui_rviz Georg Astok]. Potentially adding [http://www.osvr.org/hardware-devs.html virtual reality capability] to a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L25HHFd00rc gesture- and natural-language-based robot teleoperation system].
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[[Image:Temoto-working-principle-in-pics.png|x160px|Gesture-based teleoperation]]
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=== Health monitor for intuitive telerobot ===
Intelligent status and error handling for an intuitive telerobotic system.
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=== 3D scanning of industrial objects ===
Using laser sensors and cameras to create accurate models of industrial products for quality control or further processing.
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=== Modeling humans for human-robot interaction ===
True human-robot collaboration means that the robot must understand the actions, intention, and state of its human partner. This work invovlves using cameras and other human sensors for digitally representing and modelling humans. There are multiple stages for modeling: a) physical models of human kinematics and dynamics; b) higher level-models for recognizing human intent.<br>
[[Image:Skeletal ROS.PNG|x160px|ROS & Kinect & Skeleton-Markers Package]]
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=== Robotic avatar for telepresence ===
Integrating hand gestures and head movements to control a robot avatar in virtual reality user interface.
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=== Detection of hardware and software resources for smart integration of robots ===
Vast majority of today’s robotic applications rely on hard-coded device and algorithm usage. This project focuses on developing a Resource Snooper software, that can detect addition or removal of resources for the benefit of dynamic reconfiguration of robotic systems. This project is developed as a subsystem of [https://utnuclearroboticspublic.github.io/temoto2/index.html TeMoto].
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=== Sonification of feedback during teleoperation of robots ===
Humans are used to receiving auditory feedback in their everyday lives. It helps us make decision and be aware of potential dangers. Telerobotic interfaces can deploy the same idea to improve the Situational Awareness and robotic task efficiency. The thesis project involves a study about different sonification solutions and implementation of it in a telerobotic application using ROS.
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=== Human-Robot and Robot-Robot collaboration applications ===
Creating a demo or analysis of software capabilities related to human-robot or tobot-robot teams
* human-robot collaborative assembly
* distributed mapping; analysis and demo of existing ROS (e.g., segmap https://youtu.be/JJhEkIA1xSE) packages for multi-robot mapping
* Inaccessible region teamwork
**youbot+drone - a drone maps the environment (for example a maze) and ground vehicle uses this information to traverse the maze
**youbot+robotont - youbot cannot go up ledges but it can lift smaller robot, such as robotont, up a ledge.
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=== Mirroring human hand movements on industrial robots ===
The goal of this project is to integrate continuous control of industrial robot manipulator with a gestural telerobotics interface. The recommended tools for this thesis project are Leap Motion Controller or a standard web camera, Ultraleap, Universal Robot UR5 manipulator, and ROS.
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=== ROBOTONT: TeMoto for robotont ===
Swarm-management and UMRF-based task loading for robotont using [https://github.com/temoto-framework TeMoto] framework.
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=== Enhancing teleoperation control interface with augmented cues to provoke caution===
The task is to create a telerobot control interface where video feed from the remote site and/or a mixed-reality scene is augmented with visual cues to provoke caution in human operator.
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=== Robot-to-human interaction ===
As robots and autonomous machines start sharing the same space a humans, their actions need to be understood by the people occupying the same space. For instance, a human worker needs to understand what the robot partner is planning next or a pedestrian needs to clearly comprehend the behaviour of a driverless vehicle. To reduce the ambiguity, the robot needs mechanisms to convey its intent (whatever it is going to do next). The aim of the thesis is to outline existing methods for machines to convey their intent and develop a unified model interface for expressing that intent.
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=== Gaze-based handover prediction ===
When human needs to pass an object to a robot manipulator, the robot must understand where in 3D space the object handover occurs and then plan an appropriate motion. Human gaze can be used as the input for predicting which object to track. This thesis activities involve camera-based eye tracking and safe motion-planning.
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=== Real-world demonstrator for MIR+UR+TeMoto integration ===
Integration of mobile manipulator (MIR100 + UR5e + Robotiq gripper) to demonstrate TeMoto in a collaborative application.
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=== ROBOTONT: Human-height human-robot interface for Robotont ground robot ===
Robotont is an ankle-high flat mobile robot. For humans to interact with Robotont, there is a need for a compact and lightweight mechanical structure that is tall enough for comfortable human-robot interaction. The objective of the thesis is to develop the mechanical designs and build prototypes that ensure stable operation and meet the aesthetic requirements for use in public places.
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=== Stratos Explore Ultraleap demonstrator for robotics ===
The aim of this thesis is to systematically analyze the strengths and limitations of the Stratos Explore Ultraleap device in the context of controlling a robot. Subsequently implement a demonstrator application for showing off its applicability for robot control.
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=== Mixed-reality scene creation for vehicle teleoperation ===
Fusing different sensory feeds for creating high-usability teleoperation scene.
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=== Validation study for AR-based robot user-interfaces ===
Designing and carrying out a user study to validate the functionality and usability of an human-robot interface.
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=== Replication of the MIT Hydra demo ===
The goal of the thesis is to use the Hydra software package and integrate it for a robot used at IMS Robotics (e.g., TIAGo, Jackal, Robotont).
<br>Hydra takes sensor data in input (stereo or RGB-D camera images and IMU data) and produces a hierarchical model of the environment, by estimating the trajectory of the robot (including loop closures), building a metric-semantic 3D mesh, and segmenting objects, places, and rooms in an indoor environment. These representations are combined into a 3D scene graph, which enables novel approaches for hierarchical loop closure detection and ensures the representations remain consistent after loop closure. Hydra is implemented in C++ and is ROS-compatible. It uses a neural-network based image segmentation front-end, but it otherwise relies on an efficient and multi-threaded CPU-based implementation, which is suitable for mobile robot deployment.
<br>LINKS:
<br>Video: https://youtu.be/qZg2lSeTuvM
<br>Code: https://github.com/MIT-SPARK/Hydra
<br>Paper: http://www.roboticsproceedings.org/rss18/p050.pdf
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=== Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle ===
The goal of this thesis is to develop the methodology for measuring the operator's situation awareness while operating an autonomous urban vehicle. Potential metrics could include driving accuracy, speed, and latency. This thesis will be conducted as part of the activities at the [https://adl.cs.ut.ee Autonomous Driving Lab].
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=== NAO 'flippin' ===
The University of Tartu has a set of [https://www.aldebaran.com/en/nao NAO robots], which have been lying on shelves for some years now. It is time to make these robots into functional social robots that can be used, e.g., for children's communication therapy or as buddies for the elderly. The goal of this thesis is to test and upgrade all the NAO robots to functional condition.
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=== Sign-language-based control for robots ===
The goal of this thesis is to design and implement the means for interacting with a robot via conventional sign language, i.e. the human can command a robot by using sign language.
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= Completed projects =
== PhD theses ==
*Robert Valner, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/105994 Design of TeMoto, a software framework for dependable, adaptive, and collaborative autonomous robots] [TeMoto – töökindlate, adaptiivsete ja koostöövõimeliste autonoomsete robotite arendamise tarkvararaamistik], PhD thesis, 2024
*Houman Masnavi, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/91394 Visibility aware navigation] [Nähtavust arvestav navigatsioon], PhD thesis, 2023

== Masters's theses ==
*Robert Allik, Validation of NoMaD as a Global Planner for Mobile Robots, MS thesis, 2024
*Rauno Põlluäär, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=79393 Designing and Implementing a Bird’s-eye View Interface for a Self-driving Vehicle’s Teleoperation System] [Isejuhtiva sõiduki kaugjuhtimissüsteemile linnuvaate kasutajaliidese loomine], MS thesis, 2024
*Gautier Reynes, VR-Enhanced Remote Inspection Framework for Semi-Autonomous Robot Fleet, MS thesis, 2024
*Eva Mõtshärg, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=77385 3D-prinditava kere disain ja analüüs vabavaralisele haridusrobotile Robotont] [Design and Analysis of a 3D Printable Chassis for the Open Source Educational Robot Robotont], MS thesis, 2023
*Farnaz Baksh, [https://dspace.ut.ee/items/a7a9cc15-27e9-450c-94e8-3267f0c95c56 An Open-source Robotic Study Companion for University Students] [Avatud lähtekoodiga robotõpikaaslane üliõpilastele], MS thesis, 2023
*Igor Rybalskii, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83028 Augmented reality (AR) for enabling human-robot collaboration with ROS robots] [Liitreaalsus inimese ja roboti koostöö võimaldamiseks ROS-i robotitega], MS thesis, 2022
*Md. Maniruzzaman, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83025 Object search and retrieval in indoor environment using a Mobile Manipulator] [Objektide otsimine ja teisaldamine siseruumides mobiilse manipulaatori abil], MS thesis, 2022
*Allan Kustavus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72651 Design and Implementation of a Generalized Resource Management Architecture in the TeMoto Software Framework] [Üldise ressursihalduri disain ja teostus TeMoto tarkvara raamistikule], MS thesis, 2021
*Kristina Meister, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72350 External human-vehicle interaction - a study in the context of an autonomous ride-hailing service], MS thesis, 2021
*Muhammad Usman, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72126 Development of an Optimization-Based Motion Planner and Its ROS Interface for a Non-Holonomic Mobile Manipulator] [Optimeerimisele baseeruva liikumisplaneerija arendamine ja selle ROSi liides mitteholonoomse mobiilse manipulaatori jaoks], MS thesis, 2020
*Maarika Oidekivi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72119 Masina kavatsuse väljendamine ja tõlgendamine] [Communicating and interpreting machine intent], MS thesis, 2020
*Houman Masnavi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72118 Multi-Robot Motion Planning for Shared Payload Transportation] [Rajaplaneerimine multi-robot süsteemile jagatud lasti transportimisel], MS thesis, 2020
*Fabian Ernesto Parra Gil, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72112 Implementation of Robot Manager Subsystem for Temoto Software Framework] [Robotite Halduri alamsüsteemi väljatöötamine tarkvararaamistikule TEMOTO], MS thesis, 2020
*Zafarullah, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72125 Gaze Assisted Neural Network based Prediction of End-Point of Human Reaching Trajectories], MS thesis, 2020
*Madis K Nigol, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64339 Õppematerjalid robotplatvormile Robotont] [Study materials for robot platform Robotont], MS thesis, 2019
*Renno Raudmäe, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64341 Avatud robotplatvorm Robotont] [Open source robotics platform Robotont], MS thesis, 2019
*Asif Sattar, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64352 Human detection and distance estimation with monocular camera using YOLOv3 neural network] [Inimeste tuvastamine ning kauguse hindamine kasutades kaamerat ning YOLOv3 tehisnärvivõrku], MS thesis, 2019
*Ragnar Margus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64337 Kergliiklusvahendite jagamisteenuseks vajaliku positsioneerimismooduli loomine ja uurimine] [Develoment and testing of a IoT module for electric vehicle sharing service], MS thesis, 2019
*Pavel Šumejko, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64320 Robust Solution for Extrinsic Calibration of a 2D Laser-Rangefinder and a Monocular USB Camera] [Meetod 2D laserkaugusmõõdiku ja USB-kaamera väliseks kalibreerimiseks], MS thesis, 2019
*Dzvezdana Arsovska, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64321 Building an Efficient and Secure Software Supply Pipeline for Aerial Robotics Application] [Efektiivne ja turvaline tarkvaraarendusahel lennurobootika rakenduses], MS thesis, 2019
*Tõnis Tiimus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60713 Visuaalselt esilekutsutud potentsiaalidel põhinev aju-arvuti liides robootika rakendustes] [A VEP-based BCI for robotics applications], MS thesis, 2018
*Martin Appo, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60718 Hardware-agnostic compliant control ROS package for collaborative industrial manipulators] [Riistvarapaindlik ROSi tarkvarapakett tööstuslike robotite mööndlikuks juhtimiseks], MS thesis, 2018
*Hassan Mahmoud Shehawy Elhanash, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60711 Optical Tracking of Forearm for Classifying Fingers Poses] [Küünarvarre visuaalne jälgimine ennustamaks sõrmede asendeid], MS thesis, 2018

== Bachelor's theses ==
*Albert Unn, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=79937 Suhtlusvõimekuse arendamine sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot] [Developing the ability to communicate for SemuBot, a social humanoid robot], BS thesis, 2024
*Veronika-Marina Volynets, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99943 Development of Control Electronics and Program for Robotont's Height Adjustment Mechanism] [Juhtelektroonika ja programmi väljatöötamine Robotondi kõrguse reguleerimise mehhanismile], BS thesis, 2024
*Nikita Kurenkov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99880 Flexible Screen Integration and Development of Neck Movement Mechanism for Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Humanoidroboti näo lahenduse leidmine ja rakendamine; humanoidroboti jaoks kaela mehhanismi väljatöötamine], BS thesis, 2024
*Elchin Huseynov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99668 Design and Control of a Social Humanoid Robot - SemuBot’s Hand] [Sotsiaalse Humanoidroboti Disain ja Juhtimine - SemuBoti Käsi], BS thesis, 2024
*Veronika Podliesnova, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99636 Real-Time Detection of Robot Failures by Monitoring Operator’s Brain Activity with EEG-based Brain-Computer Interface] [Reaalajas Robotirikke Tuvastamine Operaatori Ajutegevuse Jälgimise teel EEG-põhise Aju-Arvuti Liidese abil], BS thesis, 2024
*Märten Josh Peedimaa, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Rhea: An Open-Source Table Tennis Ball Launcher Robot for Multiball Training] [Avatud lähtekoodiga lauatennise palliviske robot mitmikpall treenimiseks], BS thesis, 2024
*Karl Sander Vinkel, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Laadimisjaama ja transportkesta väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of charging dock and transport case for Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Raimo Köidam, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Valguslahenduse tarkvara väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of light solution software for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Robert Valge, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Toitepinge ja tarbevoolu monitoorimine ning toitehalduse püsivara loomine õpperobotil Robotont] [Monitoring supply voltage and current consumption and creating firmware for Robotont’s power management system], BS thesis, 2024
*Leonid Tšigrinski, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Õpperoboti Robotont püsivara arhitektuuri uuendamine] [Education robot "Robotont" firmware architecture updating], BS thesis, 2024
*Andres Sakk, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Avatud robotplatvormi Robotont 3 kasutajaliidese väljatöötamine] [Development of a user interface for the open robotics platform Robotont 3], BS thesis, 2024
*Kaur Kullamäe, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Elektroonikalahendus ja püsivara robotkäe juhtimiseks sotsiaalsel humanoidrobotil SemuBot] [Building the SemuBot arm electronics system], BS thesis, 2024
*Kristjan Madis Kask, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Käe mehaanika disain sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot] [Arm mechanics design for social humanoid robot SemuBot], BS thesis, 2024
*Sven-Ervin Paap, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet ROS2 draiver õpperobotile Robotont] [ROS2 driver for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Timur Nizamov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99592 Audio System for the Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Helisüsteem sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot], BS thesis, 2024
*Georgs Narbuts, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99554 Holonomic Motion Drive System of a Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Sotsiaalse humanoidroboti SemuBoti holonoomne liikuv ajamisüsteem], BS thesis, 2024
*Iryna Hurova, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90638 Kitting station of the learning factory] [Õppetehase komplekteerimisjaam], BS thesis, 2023
*Paola Avalos Conchas, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90641 Payload transportation system of a learning factory] [Õppetehase kasuliku koorma transpordisüsteem], BS thesis, 2023
*Pille Pärnalaas, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93431 Pöördpõik ajami arendus robotplatvormile Robotont] [Development of swerve drive for robotic platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Carl Hjalmar Love Hult, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90673 Using and Evaluating the Real-time Spatial Perception System Hydra in Real-world Scenarios] [Reaalajas toimiva ruumilise taju süsteemi Hydra kasutamine ja hindamine praktilistes stsenaariumides], BS thesis, 2023
*Priit Rooden, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93432 Autonoomse laadimislahenduse väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of an autonomous charging solution for the robot platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Marko Muro, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93429 Robotondi akulahenduse ning 12 V pingeregulaatori prototüüpimine] [Prototyping battery solution and 12 V voltage regulator for Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Danel Leppenen, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93427 Nav2 PYIF: Python-based Motion Planning for ROS 2 Navigation 2] [Nav 2 PYIF: Pythoni põhine liikumise planeerija ROS 2 Navigation 2-le], BS thesis, 2023
*Kertrud Geddily Küüt, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93424 Kõrgust reguleeriv mehhanism Robotondile] [Height adjusting mechanism for Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Ingvar Drikkit, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93421 Lisaseadmete võimekuse arendamine haridusrobotile Robotont] [Developing add-on device support for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Kristo Pool, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93430 MoveIt 2 õppematerjalid] [Learning materials for MoveIt 2], BS thesis, 2023
*Erki Veeväli, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93434 Development of a Continuous Teleoperation System for Urban Road Vehicle] [Linnasõiduki pideva kaugjuhtimissüsteemi arendus], BS thesis, 2023
*Aleksandra Doroshenko, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93420 Haiglates inimesi juhatava roboti disain] [Hospital guide robot design], BS thesis, 2023
*Hui Shi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83043 Expanding the Open-source ROS Software Pack age opencv_apps with Dedicated Blob Detection Functionality] [Avatud lähtekoodiga ROS-i tarkvarakimbu opencv_apps laiendamine laigutuvasti funktsioonaalsusega], BS thesis, 2022
*Dāvis Krūmiņš, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83040 Web-based learning and software development environment for remote access of ROS robots] [Veebipõhine õppe- ja tarkvaraarenduse keskkond ROS robotite juurdepääsuks kaugteel], BS thesis, 2022
*Anna Jakovleva, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83037 Roboquiz - an interactive human-robot game] [Roboquiz - interaktiivne inimese ja roboti mäng], BS thesis, 2022
*Kristjan Laht, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=74702&year=2022Robot Localization with Fiducial Markers] [Roboti lokaliseerimine koordinaatmärkidega], BS thesis, 2022
*Hans Pärtel Pani, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83008 ROS draiver pehmerobootika haaratsile] [ROS Driver for Soft Robotic Gripper], BS thesis, 2022
*Markus Erik Sügis, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83015 Jagatud juhtimise põhimõttel realiseeritud robotite kaugjuhtimissüsteem] [A continuous teleoperating system based on shared control concept], BS thesis, 2022
*Taaniel Küla, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83007 ROS2 platvormile keevitusroboti tarkvara portotüübi loomine kasutades UR5 robot-manipulaatorit] [Welding robot software prototype for ROS2 using UR5 robot arm], BS thesis, 2022
*Rauno Põlluäär, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72672 Veebirakendus-põhine kasutajaliides avatud robotplatvormi Robotont juhtimiseks ja haldamiseks] [Web application-based user interface for controlling and managing open-source robotics platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2021
*Hendrik Olesk, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72664 Nägemisulatuses kaugjuhitava mobiilse robotmanipulaatori kasutajamugavuse tõstmine] [Improving the usability of a mobile manipulator robot for line-of-sight remote control], BS thesis, 2021
*Tarvi Tepandi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72665 Segareaalsusel põhinev kasutajaliides mobiilse roboti kaugjuhtimiseks Microsoft HoloLens 2 vahendusel] [Mixed-reality user interface for teleoperating mobile robots with Microsoft HoloLens 2], BS thesis, 2021
*Rudolf Põldma, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72674 Tartu linna Narva maantee ringristmiku digikaksik] [Digital twin for Narva street roundabout in Tartu], BS thesis, 2021
*Kwasi Akuamoah Boateng, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72804 Digital Twin of a Teaching and Learning Robotics Lab] [Robotite õpetamise ja õppimise labori digitaalne kaksik], BS thesis, 2021
*Karina Sein, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72102 Eestikeelse kõnesünteesi võimaldamine robootika arendusplatvormil ROS] [Enabling Estonian speech synthesis on the Robot Operating System (ROS)], BS thesis, 2020
*Ranno Mäesepp, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72100 Takistuste vältimise lahendus õpperobotile Robotont] [Obstacle avoidance solution for educational robot platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2020
*Igor Rybalskii, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72060 Gesture Detection Software for Human-Robot Collaboration] [Žestituvastus tarkvara inimese ja roboti koostööks], BS thesis, 2020
*Meelis Pihlap, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64292 Mitme roboti koostöö funktsionaalsuste väljatöötamine tarkvararaamistikule TeMoto] [Multi-robot collaboration functionalities for robot software development framework TeMoto], BS thesis, 2019
*Kaarel Mark, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64290 Liitreaalsuse kasutamine tootmisprotsessis asukohtade määramisel] [Augmented reality for location determination in manufacturing], BS thesis, 2019
*Kätriin Julle, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64279 Roboti KUKA youBot riistvara ja ROS-tarkvara uuendamine] [Upgrading robot KUKA youBot’s hardware and ROS-software], BS thesis, 2019
*Georg Astok, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64274 Roboti juhtimine virtuaalreaalsuses kasutades ROS-raamistikku] [Creating virtual reality user interface using only ROS framework], BS thesis, 2019
*Martin Hallist, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64275 Robotipõhine kaugkohalolu käte liigutuste ülekandmiseks] [Teleoperation robot for arms motions], BS thesis, 2019
*Ahmed Hassan Helmy Mohamed, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/63946 Software integration of autonomous robot system for mixing and serving drinks] [Jooke valmistava ja serveeriva robotsüsteemi tarkvaralahendus], BS thesis, 2019
*Kristo Allaje, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60294 Draiveripakett käte jälgimise seadme Leap Motion™ kontroller kasutamiseks robootika arendusplatvormil ROS] [Driver package for using Leap Motion™ controller on the robotics development platform ROS], BS thesis, 2018
*Martin Maidla, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60288 Avatud robotiarendusplatvormi Robotont omniliikumise ja odomeetria arendamine] [Omnimotion and odometry development for open robot development platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2018
*Raid Vellerind, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/56559 Avatud robotiarendusplatvormi ROS võimekuse loomine Tartu Ülikooli Robotexi robootikaplatvormile] [ROS driver development for the University of Tartu’s Robotex robotics platform], BS thesis, 2017

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Theses in Robotics

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= Projects in Advanced Robotics =
''The main objective of the follwing projects is to give students experience in working with advanced robotics tehcnology. Our group is active in several R&D projects involving human-robot collaboration, intuitive teleoperation of robots, and autonomous navigation of unmanned mobile platforms. Our main software platforms are [http://www.ros.org/ Robot Operating System (ROS)] for developing software for advanced robot systems and [http://gazebosim.org/ Gazebo] for running realistic robotic simulations.''<br><br>
For further information, contact [[User:Karl|Karl Kruusamäe]].

The following is not an exhaustive list of all available thesis/research topics.

== Highlighted theses topics for 2024/2025 study year ==
# [[#ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers|ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers]]
# [[#SemuBOT: multiple topics|SemuBOT: multiple topics]]
# [[#ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface|ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface]]
# [[#Sign-language-based control for robots|Sign-language-based control for robots]]
# [[#Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education|Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education]]
# [[#Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle|Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle]]
# [[#Mixed-reality scene creation for vehicle teleoperation|Mixed-reality scene creation for vehicle teleoperation]]

== List of potential thesis topics ==
Our inventory includes but is not limited to:
<gallery mode="packed">
File:Youbot.png|120px|thumb|KUKA youBot
File:Ur5_left.png|120px|thumb|Universal Robot UR5
File:Franka_Emika_Panda.jpg|120px|thumb|Franka Emika Panda
File:Clearpath_Jackal.jpg|120px|thumb|Clearpath Jackal
File:Kinova_KG-3_Gripper.jpg|120px|thumb|Kinova 3-finger gripper
File:Xarm7.jpg|120px|thumb|UFACTORY xArm7
File:Robotont_banner.png|120px|thumb|robotont
File:Turtlebot3-waffle-pi.jpg|thumb|TurtleBot3
File:Parrot-bebop-2.jpg|thumb|Parrot Bebop 2
</gallery>

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=== ROBOTONT: Docker-Driven ROS Environment Switching ===
This thesis focuses on integrating Docker containers to manage and switch between different ROS (Robot Operating System) environments on Robotont. Currently, ROS is installed natively on Robotont's Ubuntu-based onboard computer, limiting flexibility in system recovery and configuration switching. The goal is to develop a Docker-based solution that allows users to switch between ROS environments directly from Robotont’s existing low-level menu interface.
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=== ROBOTONT: designing and implementing a communication protocol for additional devices ===
Robotont currently includes a designated area on its front for attaching additional devices, such as an ultrasonic range finder, a servo motor connected to an Arduino, or a MikroBUS device. This thesis aims to design and implement a standard communication protocol that will enable seamless integration and control of these devices through the high-level ROS framework running on Robotont’s onboard computer.
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=== ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers ===
Currently ROBOTONT uses Intel NUC as an onboard computer. The goal of this thesis is to validate Robotont's software stack on alternative compute devices (e.g. Raspi4, Intel Compute Stick, and NVIDIA Jetson Nano) and benchmark their performance for the most popular Robotont use-case demos (e.g. webapp teleop, ar-tag steering, 2D mapping, and 3D mapping). The objetive is to propose at least two different compute solutions: one that optimizes cost and another that optimizes for the performance.
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=== ROBOTONT Lite ===
The goal of this thesis is to optimize ROBOTONT platform for cost by replacing the onboard compute and sensor with low-cost alternatives but ensuring ROS/ROS2 software compatibility.
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=== ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface ===
The goal of this thesis is to integrate graphical programming solution (e.g. Scratch or Blockly) to enable programming of Robotont by non-experts. E.g. https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2011.13706
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=== SemuBOT: multiple topics ===
In 2023/2024 many topics are developed to support the development of open-source humanoid robot project SemuBOT (https://www.facebook.com/semubotmtu/)
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=== Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education ===
Potential Topics:
* Enhance the Robot's Speech/Natural Language Capabilities
* Build a Local Language Model for the RSC
* Develop and Program the Robot’s Behavior and Personality
* Build a Digital Twin Simulation for Multimodal Interaction
* Explore the Use of the RSC as an Affective Robot to Address Students’ Academic Emotions
* Explore and Implement Cybersecurity Measures for Social Robot

[https://github.com/orgs/RobotStudyCompanion/discussions/3 More info on Github] | reach out to farnaz.baksh@ut.ee for more info
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=== ROBOTONT: Quick launch demo suite and the final complete release of its ROS1 software ===
The goal of this thesis is to refine existing robotont demos (e.g. ar-tag steering, follow-the-leader, dancing-with-robot, LEAP-based control etc) and package them in an easy to use way for quick deployment by anyone during public events such as science popularization workshops and school visits.
The results of this work will be packaged as the final ROS1 release of Robotont software as the EOL for ROS1 is in May 2025.
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=== ROBOTONT: ROS support, demos, and educational materials for open-source mobile robot ===
[[Image:RosLarge.png|left|100px|ROS]]
The project involves many potential theses topic on open-source robot platform ROBOTONT. The nature of the thesis can be software development to improve the platform's capabilites, simulation of specific scenarios, and/or demonstration of ROBOTONT in real-life setting. A more detailed thesis topic will be outlined during in-person meeting<br><br>
[[Image:Ros_equation.png|x100px|What is ROS?]]
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=== Virtual reality user interface (VRUI) for intuitive teleoperation system ===
[[Image:LeapMotion.png|200px|thumb|right|Detecting 2 hands with Leap Motion Controller]]
Enhancing the user-experience of a virtual reality UI developed by [https://github.com/ut-ims-robotics/vrui_rviz Georg Astok]. Potentially adding [http://www.osvr.org/hardware-devs.html virtual reality capability] to a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L25HHFd00rc gesture- and natural-language-based robot teleoperation system].
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[[Image:Temoto-working-principle-in-pics.png|x160px|Gesture-based teleoperation]]
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=== Health monitor for intuitive telerobot ===
Intelligent status and error handling for an intuitive telerobotic system.
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=== 3D scanning of industrial objects ===
Using laser sensors and cameras to create accurate models of industrial products for quality control or further processing.
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=== Modeling humans for human-robot interaction ===
True human-robot collaboration means that the robot must understand the actions, intention, and state of its human partner. This work invovlves using cameras and other human sensors for digitally representing and modelling humans. There are multiple stages for modeling: a) physical models of human kinematics and dynamics; b) higher level-models for recognizing human intent.<br>
[[Image:Skeletal ROS.PNG|x160px|ROS & Kinect & Skeleton-Markers Package]]
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=== Robotic avatar for telepresence ===
Integrating hand gestures and head movements to control a robot avatar in virtual reality user interface.
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=== Detection of hardware and software resources for smart integration of robots ===
Vast majority of today’s robotic applications rely on hard-coded device and algorithm usage. This project focuses on developing a Resource Snooper software, that can detect addition or removal of resources for the benefit of dynamic reconfiguration of robotic systems. This project is developed as a subsystem of [https://utnuclearroboticspublic.github.io/temoto2/index.html TeMoto].
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=== Sonification of feedback during teleoperation of robots ===
Humans are used to receiving auditory feedback in their everyday lives. It helps us make decision and be aware of potential dangers. Telerobotic interfaces can deploy the same idea to improve the Situational Awareness and robotic task efficiency. The thesis project involves a study about different sonification solutions and implementation of it in a telerobotic application using ROS.
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=== Human-Robot and Robot-Robot collaboration applications ===
Creating a demo or analysis of software capabilities related to human-robot or tobot-robot teams
* human-robot collaborative assembly
* distributed mapping; analysis and demo of existing ROS (e.g., segmap https://youtu.be/JJhEkIA1xSE) packages for multi-robot mapping
* Inaccessible region teamwork
**youbot+drone - a drone maps the environment (for example a maze) and ground vehicle uses this information to traverse the maze
**youbot+robotont - youbot cannot go up ledges but it can lift smaller robot, such as robotont, up a ledge.
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=== Mirroring human hand movements on industrial robots ===
The goal of this project is to integrate continuous control of industrial robot manipulator with a gestural telerobotics interface. The recommended tools for this thesis project are Leap Motion Controller or a standard web camera, Ultraleap, Universal Robot UR5 manipulator, and ROS.
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=== ROBOTONT: TeMoto for robotont ===
Swarm-management and UMRF-based task loading for robotont using [https://github.com/temoto-framework TeMoto] framework.
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=== Enhancing teleoperation control interface with augmented cues to provoke caution===
The task is to create a telerobot control interface where video feed from the remote site and/or a mixed-reality scene is augmented with visual cues to provoke caution in human operator.
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=== Robot-to-human interaction ===
As robots and autonomous machines start sharing the same space a humans, their actions need to be understood by the people occupying the same space. For instance, a human worker needs to understand what the robot partner is planning next or a pedestrian needs to clearly comprehend the behaviour of a driverless vehicle. To reduce the ambiguity, the robot needs mechanisms to convey its intent (whatever it is going to do next). The aim of the thesis is to outline existing methods for machines to convey their intent and develop a unified model interface for expressing that intent.
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=== Gaze-based handover prediction ===
When human needs to pass an object to a robot manipulator, the robot must understand where in 3D space the object handover occurs and then plan an appropriate motion. Human gaze can be used as the input for predicting which object to track. This thesis activities involve camera-based eye tracking and safe motion-planning.
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=== Real-world demonstrator for MIR+UR+TeMoto integration ===
Integration of mobile manipulator (MIR100 + UR5e + Robotiq gripper) to demonstrate TeMoto in a collaborative application.
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=== ROBOTONT: Human-height human-robot interface for Robotont ground robot ===
Robotont is an ankle-high flat mobile robot. For humans to interact with Robotont, there is a need for a compact and lightweight mechanical structure that is tall enough for comfortable human-robot interaction. The objective of the thesis is to develop the mechanical designs and build prototypes that ensure stable operation and meet the aesthetic requirements for use in public places.
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=== Stratos Explore Ultraleap demonstrator for robotics ===
The aim of this thesis is to systematically analyze the strengths and limitations of the Stratos Explore Ultraleap device in the context of controlling a robot. Subsequently implement a demonstrator application for showing off its applicability for robot control.
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=== Mixed-reality scene creation for vehicle teleoperation ===
Fusing different sensory feeds for creating high-usability teleoperation scene.
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=== Validation study for AR-based robot user-interfaces ===
Designing and carrying out a user study to validate the functionality and usability of an human-robot interface.
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=== Replication of the MIT Hydra demo ===
The goal of the thesis is to use the Hydra software package and integrate it for a robot used at IMS Robotics (e.g., TIAGo, Jackal, Robotont).
<br>Hydra takes sensor data in input (stereo or RGB-D camera images and IMU data) and produces a hierarchical model of the environment, by estimating the trajectory of the robot (including loop closures), building a metric-semantic 3D mesh, and segmenting objects, places, and rooms in an indoor environment. These representations are combined into a 3D scene graph, which enables novel approaches for hierarchical loop closure detection and ensures the representations remain consistent after loop closure. Hydra is implemented in C++ and is ROS-compatible. It uses a neural-network based image segmentation front-end, but it otherwise relies on an efficient and multi-threaded CPU-based implementation, which is suitable for mobile robot deployment.
<br>LINKS:
<br>Video: https://youtu.be/qZg2lSeTuvM
<br>Code: https://github.com/MIT-SPARK/Hydra
<br>Paper: http://www.roboticsproceedings.org/rss18/p050.pdf
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=== Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle ===
The goal of this thesis is to develop the methodology for measuring the operator's situation awareness while operating an autonomous urban vehicle. Potential metrics could include driving accuracy, speed, and latency. This thesis will be conducted as part of the activities at the [https://adl.cs.ut.ee Autonomous Driving Lab].
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=== NAO 'flippin' ===
The University of Tartu has a set of [https://www.aldebaran.com/en/nao NAO robots], which have been lying on shelves for some years now. It is time to make these robots into functional social robots that can be used, e.g., for children's communication therapy or as buddies for the elderly. The goal of this thesis is to test and upgrade all the NAO robots to functional condition.
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=== Sign-language-based control for robots ===
The goal of this thesis is to design and implement the means for interacting with a robot via conventional sign language, i.e. the human can command a robot by using sign language.
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= Completed projects =
== PhD theses ==
*Robert Valner, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/105994 Design of TeMoto, a software framework for dependable, adaptive, and collaborative autonomous robots] [TeMoto – töökindlate, adaptiivsete ja koostöövõimeliste autonoomsete robotite arendamise tarkvararaamistik], PhD thesis, 2024
*Houman Masnavi, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/91394 Visibility aware navigation] [Nähtavust arvestav navigatsioon], PhD thesis, 2023

== Masters's theses ==
*Robert Allik, Validation of NoMaD as a Global Planner for Mobile Robots, MS thesis, 2024
*Rauno Põlluäär, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=79393 Designing and Implementing a Bird’s-eye View Interface for a Self-driving Vehicle’s Teleoperation System] [Isejuhtiva sõiduki kaugjuhtimissüsteemile linnuvaate kasutajaliidese loomine], MS thesis, 2024
*Gautier Reynes, VR-Enhanced Remote Inspection Framework for Semi-Autonomous Robot Fleet, MS thesis, 2024
*Eva Mõtshärg, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=77385 3D-prinditava kere disain ja analüüs vabavaralisele haridusrobotile Robotont] [Design and Analysis of a 3D Printable Chassis for the Open Source Educational Robot Robotont], MS thesis, 2023
*Farnaz Baksh, [https://dspace.ut.ee/items/a7a9cc15-27e9-450c-94e8-3267f0c95c56 An Open-source Robotic Study Companion for University Students] [Avatud lähtekoodiga robotõpikaaslane üliõpilastele], MS thesis, 2023
*Igor Rybalskii, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83028 Augmented reality (AR) for enabling human-robot collaboration with ROS robots] [Liitreaalsus inimese ja roboti koostöö võimaldamiseks ROS-i robotitega], MS thesis, 2022
*Md. Maniruzzaman, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83025 Object search and retrieval in indoor environment using a Mobile Manipulator] [Objektide otsimine ja teisaldamine siseruumides mobiilse manipulaatori abil], MS thesis, 2022
*Allan Kustavus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72651 Design and Implementation of a Generalized Resource Management Architecture in the TeMoto Software Framework] [Üldise ressursihalduri disain ja teostus TeMoto tarkvara raamistikule], MS thesis, 2021
*Kristina Meister, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72350 External human-vehicle interaction - a study in the context of an autonomous ride-hailing service], MS thesis, 2021
*Muhammad Usman, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72126 Development of an Optimization-Based Motion Planner and Its ROS Interface for a Non-Holonomic Mobile Manipulator] [Optimeerimisele baseeruva liikumisplaneerija arendamine ja selle ROSi liides mitteholonoomse mobiilse manipulaatori jaoks], MS thesis, 2020
*Maarika Oidekivi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72119 Masina kavatsuse väljendamine ja tõlgendamine] [Communicating and interpreting machine intent], MS thesis, 2020
*Houman Masnavi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72118 Multi-Robot Motion Planning for Shared Payload Transportation] [Rajaplaneerimine multi-robot süsteemile jagatud lasti transportimisel], MS thesis, 2020
*Fabian Ernesto Parra Gil, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72112 Implementation of Robot Manager Subsystem for Temoto Software Framework] [Robotite Halduri alamsüsteemi väljatöötamine tarkvararaamistikule TEMOTO], MS thesis, 2020
*Zafarullah, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72125 Gaze Assisted Neural Network based Prediction of End-Point of Human Reaching Trajectories], MS thesis, 2020
*Madis K Nigol, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64339 Õppematerjalid robotplatvormile Robotont] [Study materials for robot platform Robotont], MS thesis, 2019
*Renno Raudmäe, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64341 Avatud robotplatvorm Robotont] [Open source robotics platform Robotont], MS thesis, 2019
*Asif Sattar, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64352 Human detection and distance estimation with monocular camera using YOLOv3 neural network] [Inimeste tuvastamine ning kauguse hindamine kasutades kaamerat ning YOLOv3 tehisnärvivõrku], MS thesis, 2019
*Ragnar Margus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64337 Kergliiklusvahendite jagamisteenuseks vajaliku positsioneerimismooduli loomine ja uurimine] [Develoment and testing of a IoT module for electric vehicle sharing service], MS thesis, 2019
*Pavel Šumejko, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64320 Robust Solution for Extrinsic Calibration of a 2D Laser-Rangefinder and a Monocular USB Camera] [Meetod 2D laserkaugusmõõdiku ja USB-kaamera väliseks kalibreerimiseks], MS thesis, 2019
*Dzvezdana Arsovska, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64321 Building an Efficient and Secure Software Supply Pipeline for Aerial Robotics Application] [Efektiivne ja turvaline tarkvaraarendusahel lennurobootika rakenduses], MS thesis, 2019
*Tõnis Tiimus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60713 Visuaalselt esilekutsutud potentsiaalidel põhinev aju-arvuti liides robootika rakendustes] [A VEP-based BCI for robotics applications], MS thesis, 2018
*Martin Appo, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60718 Hardware-agnostic compliant control ROS package for collaborative industrial manipulators] [Riistvarapaindlik ROSi tarkvarapakett tööstuslike robotite mööndlikuks juhtimiseks], MS thesis, 2018
*Hassan Mahmoud Shehawy Elhanash, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60711 Optical Tracking of Forearm for Classifying Fingers Poses] [Küünarvarre visuaalne jälgimine ennustamaks sõrmede asendeid], MS thesis, 2018

== Bachelor's theses ==
*Albert Unn, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=79937 Suhtlusvõimekuse arendamine sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot] [Developing the ability to communicate for SemuBot, a social humanoid robot], BS thesis, 2024
*Veronika-Marina Volynets, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99943 Development of Control Electronics and Program for Robotont's Height Adjustment Mechanism] [Juhtelektroonika ja programmi väljatöötamine Robotondi kõrguse reguleerimise mehhanismile], BS thesis, 2024
*Nikita Kurenkov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99880 Flexible Screen Integration and Development of Neck Movement Mechanism for Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Humanoidroboti näo lahenduse leidmine ja rakendamine; humanoidroboti jaoks kaela mehhanismi väljatöötamine], BS thesis, 2024
*Elchin Huseynov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99668 Design and Control of a Social Humanoid Robot - SemuBot’s Hand] [Sotsiaalse Humanoidroboti Disain ja Juhtimine - SemuBoti Käsi], BS thesis, 2024
*Veronika Podliesnova, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99636 Real-Time Detection of Robot Failures by Monitoring Operator’s Brain Activity with EEG-based Brain-Computer Interface] [Reaalajas Robotirikke Tuvastamine Operaatori Ajutegevuse Jälgimise teel EEG-põhise Aju-Arvuti Liidese abil], BS thesis, 2024
*Märten Josh Peedimaa, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Rhea: An Open-Source Table Tennis Ball Launcher Robot for Multiball Training] [Avatud lähtekoodiga lauatennise palliviske robot mitmikpall treenimiseks], BS thesis, 2024
*Karl Sander Vinkel, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Laadimisjaama ja transportkesta väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of charging dock and transport case for Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Raimo Köidam, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Valguslahenduse tarkvara väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of light solution software for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Robert Valge, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Toitepinge ja tarbevoolu monitoorimine ning toitehalduse püsivara loomine õpperobotil Robotont] [Monitoring supply voltage and current consumption and creating firmware for Robotont’s power management system], BS thesis, 2024
*Leonid Tšigrinski, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Õpperoboti Robotont püsivara arhitektuuri uuendamine] [Education robot "Robotont" firmware architecture updating], BS thesis, 2024
*Andres Sakk, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Avatud robotplatvormi Robotont 3 kasutajaliidese väljatöötamine] [Development of a user interface for the open robotics platform Robotont 3], BS thesis, 2024
*Kaur Kullamäe, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Elektroonikalahendus ja püsivara robotkäe juhtimiseks sotsiaalsel humanoidrobotil SemuBot] [Building the SemuBot arm electronics system], BS thesis, 2024
*Kristjan Madis Kask, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Käe mehaanika disain sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot] [Arm mechanics design for social humanoid robot SemuBot], BS thesis, 2024
*Sven-Ervin Paap, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet ROS2 draiver õpperobotile Robotont] [ROS2 driver for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Timur Nizamov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99592 Audio System for the Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Helisüsteem sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot], BS thesis, 2024
*Georgs Narbuts, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99554 Holonomic Motion Drive System of a Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Sotsiaalse humanoidroboti SemuBoti holonoomne liikuv ajamisüsteem], BS thesis, 2024
*Iryna Hurova, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90638 Kitting station of the learning factory] [Õppetehase komplekteerimisjaam], BS thesis, 2023
*Paola Avalos Conchas, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90641 Payload transportation system of a learning factory] [Õppetehase kasuliku koorma transpordisüsteem], BS thesis, 2023
*Pille Pärnalaas, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93431 Pöördpõik ajami arendus robotplatvormile Robotont] [Development of swerve drive for robotic platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Priit Rooden, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93432 Autonoomse laadimislahenduse väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of an autonomous charging solution for the robot platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Marko Muro, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93429 Robotondi akulahenduse ning 12 V pingeregulaatori prototüüpimine] [Prototyping battery solution and 12 V voltage regulator for Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Danel Leppenen, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93427 Nav2 PYIF: Python-based Motion Planning for ROS 2 Navigation 2] [Nav 2 PYIF: Pythoni põhine liikumise planeerija ROS 2 Navigation 2-le], BS thesis, 2023
*Kertrud Geddily Küüt, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93424 Kõrgust reguleeriv mehhanism Robotondile] [Height adjusting mechanism for Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Ingvar Drikkit, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93421 Lisaseadmete võimekuse arendamine haridusrobotile Robotont] [Developing add-on device support for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Kristo Pool, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93430 MoveIt 2 õppematerjalid] [Learning materials for MoveIt 2], BS thesis, 2023
*Erki Veeväli, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93434 Development of a Continuous Teleoperation System for Urban Road Vehicle] [Linnasõiduki pideva kaugjuhtimissüsteemi arendus], BS thesis, 2023
*Aleksandra Doroshenko, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93420 Haiglates inimesi juhatava roboti disain] [Hospital guide robot design], BS thesis, 2023
*Hui Shi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83043 Expanding the Open-source ROS Software Pack age opencv_apps with Dedicated Blob Detection Functionality] [Avatud lähtekoodiga ROS-i tarkvarakimbu opencv_apps laiendamine laigutuvasti funktsioonaalsusega], BS thesis, 2022
*Dāvis Krūmiņš, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83040 Web-based learning and software development environment for remote access of ROS robots] [Veebipõhine õppe- ja tarkvaraarenduse keskkond ROS robotite juurdepääsuks kaugteel], BS thesis, 2022
*Anna Jakovleva, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83037 Roboquiz - an interactive human-robot game] [Roboquiz - interaktiivne inimese ja roboti mäng], BS thesis, 2022
*Kristjan Laht, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=74702&year=2022Robot Localization with Fiducial Markers] [Roboti lokaliseerimine koordinaatmärkidega], BS thesis, 2022
*Hans Pärtel Pani, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83008 ROS draiver pehmerobootika haaratsile] [ROS Driver for Soft Robotic Gripper], BS thesis, 2022
*Markus Erik Sügis, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83015 Jagatud juhtimise põhimõttel realiseeritud robotite kaugjuhtimissüsteem] [A continuous teleoperating system based on shared control concept], BS thesis, 2022
*Taaniel Küla, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83007 ROS2 platvormile keevitusroboti tarkvara portotüübi loomine kasutades UR5 robot-manipulaatorit] [Welding robot software prototype for ROS2 using UR5 robot arm], BS thesis, 2022
*Rauno Põlluäär, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72672 Veebirakendus-põhine kasutajaliides avatud robotplatvormi Robotont juhtimiseks ja haldamiseks] [Web application-based user interface for controlling and managing open-source robotics platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2021
*Hendrik Olesk, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72664 Nägemisulatuses kaugjuhitava mobiilse robotmanipulaatori kasutajamugavuse tõstmine] [Improving the usability of a mobile manipulator robot for line-of-sight remote control], BS thesis, 2021
*Tarvi Tepandi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72665 Segareaalsusel põhinev kasutajaliides mobiilse roboti kaugjuhtimiseks Microsoft HoloLens 2 vahendusel] [Mixed-reality user interface for teleoperating mobile robots with Microsoft HoloLens 2], BS thesis, 2021
*Rudolf Põldma, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72674 Tartu linna Narva maantee ringristmiku digikaksik] [Digital twin for Narva street roundabout in Tartu], BS thesis, 2021
*Kwasi Akuamoah Boateng, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72804 Digital Twin of a Teaching and Learning Robotics Lab] [Robotite õpetamise ja õppimise labori digitaalne kaksik], BS thesis, 2021
*Karina Sein, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72102 Eestikeelse kõnesünteesi võimaldamine robootika arendusplatvormil ROS] [Enabling Estonian speech synthesis on the Robot Operating System (ROS)], BS thesis, 2020
*Ranno Mäesepp, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72100 Takistuste vältimise lahendus õpperobotile Robotont] [Obstacle avoidance solution for educational robot platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2020
*Igor Rybalskii, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72060 Gesture Detection Software for Human-Robot Collaboration] [Žestituvastus tarkvara inimese ja roboti koostööks], BS thesis, 2020
*Meelis Pihlap, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64292 Mitme roboti koostöö funktsionaalsuste väljatöötamine tarkvararaamistikule TeMoto] [Multi-robot collaboration functionalities for robot software development framework TeMoto], BS thesis, 2019
*Kaarel Mark, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64290 Liitreaalsuse kasutamine tootmisprotsessis asukohtade määramisel] [Augmented reality for location determination in manufacturing], BS thesis, 2019
*Kätriin Julle, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64279 Roboti KUKA youBot riistvara ja ROS-tarkvara uuendamine] [Upgrading robot KUKA youBot’s hardware and ROS-software], BS thesis, 2019
*Georg Astok, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64274 Roboti juhtimine virtuaalreaalsuses kasutades ROS-raamistikku] [Creating virtual reality user interface using only ROS framework], BS thesis, 2019
*Martin Hallist, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64275 Robotipõhine kaugkohalolu käte liigutuste ülekandmiseks] [Teleoperation robot for arms motions], BS thesis, 2019
*Ahmed Hassan Helmy Mohamed, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/63946 Software integration of autonomous robot system for mixing and serving drinks] [Jooke valmistava ja serveeriva robotsüsteemi tarkvaralahendus], BS thesis, 2019
*Kristo Allaje, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60294 Draiveripakett käte jälgimise seadme Leap Motion™ kontroller kasutamiseks robootika arendusplatvormil ROS] [Driver package for using Leap Motion™ controller on the robotics development platform ROS], BS thesis, 2018
*Martin Maidla, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60288 Avatud robotiarendusplatvormi Robotont omniliikumise ja odomeetria arendamine] [Omnimotion and odometry development for open robot development platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2018
*Raid Vellerind, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/56559 Avatud robotiarendusplatvormi ROS võimekuse loomine Tartu Ülikooli Robotexi robootikaplatvormile] [ROS driver development for the University of Tartu’s Robotex robotics platform], BS thesis, 2017

[[Category:Theses Topics]]

Theses in Robotics

2025-02-24T22:44:12Z

Karl: /* Highlighted theses topics for 2024/2025 study year */

[[Category:IMS-robotics]]
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= Projects in Advanced Robotics =
''The main objective of the follwing projects is to give students experience in working with advanced robotics tehcnology. Our group is active in several R&D projects involving human-robot collaboration, intuitive teleoperation of robots, and autonomous navigation of unmanned mobile platforms. Our main software platforms are [http://www.ros.org/ Robot Operating System (ROS)] for developing software for advanced robot systems and [http://gazebosim.org/ Gazebo] for running realistic robotic simulations.''<br><br>
For further information, contact [[User:Karl|Karl Kruusamäe]].

The following is not an exhaustive list of all available thesis/research topics.

== Highlighted theses topics for 2024/2025 study year ==
# [[#ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers|ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers]]
# [[#SemuBOT: multiple topics|SemuBOT: multiple topics]]
# [[#ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface|ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface]]
# [[#Sign-language-based control for robots|Sign-language-based control for robots]]
# [[#Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education|Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education]]
# [[#Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle|Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle]]
# [[#Mixed-reality scene creation for vehicle teleoperation|Mixed-reality scene creation for vehicle teleoperation]]

== List of potential thesis topics ==
Our inventory includes but is not limited to:
<gallery mode="packed">
File:Youbot.png|120px|thumb|KUKA youBot
File:Ur5_left.png|120px|thumb|Universal Robot UR5
File:Franka_Emika_Panda.jpg|120px|thumb|Franka Emika Panda
File:Clearpath_Jackal.jpg|120px|thumb|Clearpath Jackal
File:Kinova_KG-3_Gripper.jpg|120px|thumb|Kinova 3-finger gripper
File:Xarm7.jpg|120px|thumb|UFACTORY xArm7
File:Robotont_banner.png|120px|thumb|robotont
File:Turtlebot3-waffle-pi.jpg|thumb|TurtleBot3
File:Parrot-bebop-2.jpg|thumb|Parrot Bebop 2
</gallery>

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=== ROBOTONT: Docker-Driven ROS Environment Switching ===
This thesis focuses on integrating Docker containers to manage and switch between different ROS (Robot Operating System) environments on Robotont. Currently, ROS is installed natively on Robotont's Ubuntu-based onboard computer, limiting flexibility in system recovery and configuration switching. The goal is to develop a Docker-based solution that allows users to switch between ROS environments directly from Robotont’s existing low-level menu interface.
<hr>

=== ROBOTONT: designing and implementing a communication protocol for additional devices ===
Robotont currently includes a designated area on its front for attaching additional devices, such as an ultrasonic range finder, a servo motor connected to an Arduino, or a MikroBUS device. This thesis aims to design and implement a standard communication protocol that will enable seamless integration and control of these devices through the high-level ROS framework running on Robotont’s onboard computer.
<hr>

=== ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers ===
Currently ROBOTONT uses Intel NUC as an onboard computer. The goal of this thesis is to validate Robotont's software stack on alternative compute devices (e.g. Raspi4, Intel Compute Stick, and NVIDIA Jetson Nano) and benchmark their performance for the most popular Robotont use-case demos (e.g. webapp teleop, ar-tag steering, 2D mapping, and 3D mapping). The objetive is to propose at least two different compute solutions: one that optimizes cost and another that optimizes for the performance.
<hr>

=== ROBOTONT Lite ===
The goal of this thesis is to optimize ROBOTONT platform for cost by replacing the onboard compute and sensor with low-cost alternatives but ensuring ROS/ROS2 software compatibility.
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=== ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface ===
The goal of this thesis is to integrate graphical programming solution (e.g. Scratch or Blockly) to enable programming of Robotont by non-experts. E.g. https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2011.13706
<hr>

=== SemuBOT: multiple topics ===
In 2023/2024 many topics are developed to support the development of open-source humanoid robot project SemuBOT (https://www.facebook.com/semubotmtu/)
<hr>

=== Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education ===
Potential Topics:
* Enhance the Robot's Speech/Natural Language Capabilities
* Build a Local Language Model for the RSC
* Develop and Program the Robot’s Behavior and Personality
* Build a Digital Twin Simulation for Multimodal Interaction
* Explore the Use of the RSC as an Affective Robot to Address Students’ Academic Emotions
* Explore and Implement Cybersecurity Measures for Social Robot

[https://github.com/orgs/RobotStudyCompanion/discussions/3 More info on Github] | reach out to farnaz.baksh@ut.ee for more info
<hr>

=== ROBOTONT: Quick launch demo suite and the final complete release of its ROS1 software ===
The goal of this thesis is to refine existing robotont demos (e.g. ar-tag steering, follow-the-leader, dancing-with-robot, LEAP-based control etc) and package them in an easy to use way for quick deployment by anyone during public events such as science popularization workshops and school visits.
The results of this work will be packaged as the final ROS1 release of Robotont software as the EOL for ROS1 is in May 2025.
<hr>

=== ROBOTONT: ROS support, demos, and educational materials for open-source mobile robot ===
[[Image:RosLarge.png|left|100px|ROS]]
The project involves many potential theses topic on open-source robot platform ROBOTONT. The nature of the thesis can be software development to improve the platform's capabilites, simulation of specific scenarios, and/or demonstration of ROBOTONT in real-life setting. A more detailed thesis topic will be outlined during in-person meeting<br><br>
[[Image:Ros_equation.png|x100px|What is ROS?]]
<hr>

=== Virtual reality user interface (VRUI) for intuitive teleoperation system ===
[[Image:LeapMotion.png|200px|thumb|right|Detecting 2 hands with Leap Motion Controller]]
Enhancing the user-experience of a virtual reality UI developed by [https://github.com/ut-ims-robotics/vrui_rviz Georg Astok]. Potentially adding [http://www.osvr.org/hardware-devs.html virtual reality capability] to a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L25HHFd00rc gesture- and natural-language-based robot teleoperation system].
<br>
[[Image:Temoto-working-principle-in-pics.png|x160px|Gesture-based teleoperation]]
<hr>
=== Health monitor for intuitive telerobot ===
Intelligent status and error handling for an intuitive telerobotic system.
<hr>
=== 3D scanning of industrial objects ===
Using laser sensors and cameras to create accurate models of industrial products for quality control or further processing.
<hr>
=== Modeling humans for human-robot interaction ===
True human-robot collaboration means that the robot must understand the actions, intention, and state of its human partner. This work invovlves using cameras and other human sensors for digitally representing and modelling humans. There are multiple stages for modeling: a) physical models of human kinematics and dynamics; b) higher level-models for recognizing human intent.<br>
[[Image:Skeletal ROS.PNG|x160px|ROS & Kinect & Skeleton-Markers Package]]
<hr>
=== Robotic avatar for telepresence ===
Integrating hand gestures and head movements to control a robot avatar in virtual reality user interface.
<hr>
=== Detection of hardware and software resources for smart integration of robots ===
Vast majority of today’s robotic applications rely on hard-coded device and algorithm usage. This project focuses on developing a Resource Snooper software, that can detect addition or removal of resources for the benefit of dynamic reconfiguration of robotic systems. This project is developed as a subsystem of [https://utnuclearroboticspublic.github.io/temoto2/index.html TeMoto].
<hr>
=== Sonification of feedback during teleoperation of robots ===
Humans are used to receiving auditory feedback in their everyday lives. It helps us make decision and be aware of potential dangers. Telerobotic interfaces can deploy the same idea to improve the Situational Awareness and robotic task efficiency. The thesis project involves a study about different sonification solutions and implementation of it in a telerobotic application using ROS.
<hr>
=== Human-Robot and Robot-Robot collaboration applications ===
Creating a demo or analysis of software capabilities related to human-robot or tobot-robot teams
* human-robot collaborative assembly
* distributed mapping; analysis and demo of existing ROS (e.g., segmap https://youtu.be/JJhEkIA1xSE) packages for multi-robot mapping
* Inaccessible region teamwork
**youbot+drone - a drone maps the environment (for example a maze) and ground vehicle uses this information to traverse the maze
**youbot+robotont - youbot cannot go up ledges but it can lift smaller robot, such as robotont, up a ledge.
<hr>

=== Mirroring human hand movements on industrial robots ===
The goal of this project is to integrate continuous control of industrial robot manipulator with a gestural telerobotics interface. The recommended tools for this thesis project are Leap Motion Controller or a standard web camera, Ultraleap, Universal Robot UR5 manipulator, and ROS.
<hr>
=== ROBOTONT: TeMoto for robotont ===
Swarm-management and UMRF-based task loading for robotont using [https://github.com/temoto-framework TeMoto] framework.
<hr>

=== Enhancing teleoperation control interface with augmented cues to provoke caution===
The task is to create a telerobot control interface where video feed from the remote site and/or a mixed-reality scene is augmented with visual cues to provoke caution in human operator.
<hr>
=== Robot-to-human interaction ===
As robots and autonomous machines start sharing the same space a humans, their actions need to be understood by the people occupying the same space. For instance, a human worker needs to understand what the robot partner is planning next or a pedestrian needs to clearly comprehend the behaviour of a driverless vehicle. To reduce the ambiguity, the robot needs mechanisms to convey its intent (whatever it is going to do next). The aim of the thesis is to outline existing methods for machines to convey their intent and develop a unified model interface for expressing that intent.
<hr>
=== Gaze-based handover prediction ===
When human needs to pass an object to a robot manipulator, the robot must understand where in 3D space the object handover occurs and then plan an appropriate motion. Human gaze can be used as the input for predicting which object to track. This thesis activities involve camera-based eye tracking and safe motion-planning.
<hr>
=== Real-world demonstrator for MIR+UR+TeMoto integration ===
Integration of mobile manipulator (MIR100 + UR5e + Robotiq gripper) to demonstrate TeMoto in a collaborative application.
<hr>
=== ROBOTONT: Human-height human-robot interface for Robotont ground robot ===
Robotont is an ankle-high flat mobile robot. For humans to interact with Robotont, there is a need for a compact and lightweight mechanical structure that is tall enough for comfortable human-robot interaction. The objective of the thesis is to develop the mechanical designs and build prototypes that ensure stable operation and meet the aesthetic requirements for use in public places.
<hr>
=== Stratos Explore Ultraleap demonstrator for robotics ===
The aim of this thesis is to systematically analyze the strengths and limitations of the Stratos Explore Ultraleap device in the context of controlling a robot. Subsequently implement a demonstrator application for showing off its applicability for robot control.
<hr>
=== Mixed-reality scene creation for vehicle teleoperation ===
Fusing different sensory feeds for creating high-usability teleoperation scene.
<hr>
=== Validation study for AR-based robot user-interfaces ===
Designing and carrying out a user study to validate the functionality and usability of an human-robot interface.
<hr>
=== Replication of the MIT Hydra demo ===
The goal of the thesis is to use the Hydra software package and integrate it for a robot used at IMS Robotics (e.g., TIAGo, Jackal, Robotont).
<br>Hydra takes sensor data in input (stereo or RGB-D camera images and IMU data) and produces a hierarchical model of the environment, by estimating the trajectory of the robot (including loop closures), building a metric-semantic 3D mesh, and segmenting objects, places, and rooms in an indoor environment. These representations are combined into a 3D scene graph, which enables novel approaches for hierarchical loop closure detection and ensures the representations remain consistent after loop closure. Hydra is implemented in C++ and is ROS-compatible. It uses a neural-network based image segmentation front-end, but it otherwise relies on an efficient and multi-threaded CPU-based implementation, which is suitable for mobile robot deployment.
<br>LINKS:
<br>Video: https://youtu.be/qZg2lSeTuvM
<br>Code: https://github.com/MIT-SPARK/Hydra
<br>Paper: http://www.roboticsproceedings.org/rss18/p050.pdf
<hr>

=== Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle ===
The goal of this thesis is to develop the methodology for measuring the operator's situation awareness while operating an autonomous urban vehicle. Potential metrics could include driving accuracy, speed, and latency. This thesis will be conducted as part of the activities at the [https://adl.cs.ut.ee Autonomous Driving Lab].
<hr>

=== NAO 'flippin' ===
The University of Tartu has a set of [https://www.aldebaran.com/en/nao NAO robots], which have been lying on shelves for some years now. It is time to make these robots into functional social robots that can be used, e.g., for children's communication therapy or as buddies for the elderly. The goal of this thesis is to test and upgrade all the NAO robots to functional condition.
<hr>

=== Sign-language-based control for robots ===
The goal of this thesis is to design and implement the means for interacting with a robot via conventional sign language, i.e. the human can command a robot by using sign language.
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= Completed projects =
== PhD theses ==
*Robert Valner, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/105994 Design of TeMoto, a software framework for dependable, adaptive, and collaborative autonomous robots] [TeMoto – töökindlate, adaptiivsete ja koostöövõimeliste autonoomsete robotite arendamise tarkvararaamistik], PhD thesis, 2024
*Houman Masnavi, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/91394 Visibility aware navigation] [Nähtavust arvestav navigatsioon], PhD thesis, 2023

== Masters's theses ==
*Robert Allik, Validation of NoMaD as a Global Planner for Mobile Robots, MS thesis, 2024
*Rauno Põlluäär, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=79393 Designing and Implementing a Bird’s-eye View Interface for a Self-driving Vehicle’s Teleoperation System] [Isejuhtiva sõiduki kaugjuhtimissüsteemile linnuvaate kasutajaliidese loomine], MS thesis, 2024
*Eva Mõtshärg, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=77385 3D-prinditava kere disain ja analüüs vabavaralisele haridusrobotile Robotont] [Design and Analysis of a 3D Printable Chassis for the Open Source Educational Robot Robotont], MS thesis, 2023
*Farnaz Baksh, [https://dspace.ut.ee/items/a7a9cc15-27e9-450c-94e8-3267f0c95c56 An Open-source Robotic Study Companion for University Students] [Avatud lähtekoodiga robotõpikaaslane üliõpilastele], MS thesis, 2023
*Igor Rybalskii, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83028 Augmented reality (AR) for enabling human-robot collaboration with ROS robots] [Liitreaalsus inimese ja roboti koostöö võimaldamiseks ROS-i robotitega], MS thesis, 2022
*Md. Maniruzzaman, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83025 Object search and retrieval in indoor environment using a Mobile Manipulator] [Objektide otsimine ja teisaldamine siseruumides mobiilse manipulaatori abil], MS thesis, 2022
*Allan Kustavus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72651 Design and Implementation of a Generalized Resource Management Architecture in the TeMoto Software Framework] [Üldise ressursihalduri disain ja teostus TeMoto tarkvara raamistikule], MS thesis, 2021
*Kristina Meister, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72350 External human-vehicle interaction - a study in the context of an autonomous ride-hailing service], MS thesis, 2021
*Muhammad Usman, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72126 Development of an Optimization-Based Motion Planner and Its ROS Interface for a Non-Holonomic Mobile Manipulator] [Optimeerimisele baseeruva liikumisplaneerija arendamine ja selle ROSi liides mitteholonoomse mobiilse manipulaatori jaoks], MS thesis, 2020
*Maarika Oidekivi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72119 Masina kavatsuse väljendamine ja tõlgendamine] [Communicating and interpreting machine intent], MS thesis, 2020
*Houman Masnavi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72118 Multi-Robot Motion Planning for Shared Payload Transportation] [Rajaplaneerimine multi-robot süsteemile jagatud lasti transportimisel], MS thesis, 2020
*Fabian Ernesto Parra Gil, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72112 Implementation of Robot Manager Subsystem for Temoto Software Framework] [Robotite Halduri alamsüsteemi väljatöötamine tarkvararaamistikule TEMOTO], MS thesis, 2020
*Zafarullah, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72125 Gaze Assisted Neural Network based Prediction of End-Point of Human Reaching Trajectories], MS thesis, 2020
*Madis K Nigol, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64339 Õppematerjalid robotplatvormile Robotont] [Study materials for robot platform Robotont], MS thesis, 2019
*Renno Raudmäe, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64341 Avatud robotplatvorm Robotont] [Open source robotics platform Robotont], MS thesis, 2019
*Asif Sattar, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64352 Human detection and distance estimation with monocular camera using YOLOv3 neural network] [Inimeste tuvastamine ning kauguse hindamine kasutades kaamerat ning YOLOv3 tehisnärvivõrku], MS thesis, 2019
*Ragnar Margus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64337 Kergliiklusvahendite jagamisteenuseks vajaliku positsioneerimismooduli loomine ja uurimine] [Develoment and testing of a IoT module for electric vehicle sharing service], MS thesis, 2019
*Pavel Šumejko, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64320 Robust Solution for Extrinsic Calibration of a 2D Laser-Rangefinder and a Monocular USB Camera] [Meetod 2D laserkaugusmõõdiku ja USB-kaamera väliseks kalibreerimiseks], MS thesis, 2019
*Dzvezdana Arsovska, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64321 Building an Efficient and Secure Software Supply Pipeline for Aerial Robotics Application] [Efektiivne ja turvaline tarkvaraarendusahel lennurobootika rakenduses], MS thesis, 2019
*Tõnis Tiimus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60713 Visuaalselt esilekutsutud potentsiaalidel põhinev aju-arvuti liides robootika rakendustes] [A VEP-based BCI for robotics applications], MS thesis, 2018
*Martin Appo, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60718 Hardware-agnostic compliant control ROS package for collaborative industrial manipulators] [Riistvarapaindlik ROSi tarkvarapakett tööstuslike robotite mööndlikuks juhtimiseks], MS thesis, 2018
*Hassan Mahmoud Shehawy Elhanash, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60711 Optical Tracking of Forearm for Classifying Fingers Poses] [Küünarvarre visuaalne jälgimine ennustamaks sõrmede asendeid], MS thesis, 2018

== Bachelor's theses ==
*Albert Unn, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=79937 Suhtlusvõimekuse arendamine sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot] [Developing the ability to communicate for SemuBot, a social humanoid robot], BS thesis, 2024
*Veronika-Marina Volynets, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99943 Development of Control Electronics and Program for Robotont's Height Adjustment Mechanism] [Juhtelektroonika ja programmi väljatöötamine Robotondi kõrguse reguleerimise mehhanismile], BS thesis, 2024
*Nikita Kurenkov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99880 Flexible Screen Integration and Development of Neck Movement Mechanism for Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Humanoidroboti näo lahenduse leidmine ja rakendamine; humanoidroboti jaoks kaela mehhanismi väljatöötamine], BS thesis, 2024
*Elchin Huseynov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99668 Design and Control of a Social Humanoid Robot - SemuBot’s Hand] [Sotsiaalse Humanoidroboti Disain ja Juhtimine - SemuBoti Käsi], BS thesis, 2024
*Veronika Podliesnova, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99636 Real-Time Detection of Robot Failures by Monitoring Operator’s Brain Activity with EEG-based Brain-Computer Interface] [Reaalajas Robotirikke Tuvastamine Operaatori Ajutegevuse Jälgimise teel EEG-põhise Aju-Arvuti Liidese abil], BS thesis, 2024
*Märten Josh Peedimaa, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Rhea: An Open-Source Table Tennis Ball Launcher Robot for Multiball Training] [Avatud lähtekoodiga lauatennise palliviske robot mitmikpall treenimiseks], BS thesis, 2024
*Karl Sander Vinkel, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Laadimisjaama ja transportkesta väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of charging dock and transport case for Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Raimo Köidam, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Valguslahenduse tarkvara väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of light solution software for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Robert Valge, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Toitepinge ja tarbevoolu monitoorimine ning toitehalduse püsivara loomine õpperobotil Robotont] [Monitoring supply voltage and current consumption and creating firmware for Robotont’s power management system], BS thesis, 2024
*Leonid Tšigrinski, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Õpperoboti Robotont püsivara arhitektuuri uuendamine] [Education robot "Robotont" firmware architecture updating], BS thesis, 2024
*Andres Sakk, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Avatud robotplatvormi Robotont 3 kasutajaliidese väljatöötamine] [Development of a user interface for the open robotics platform Robotont 3], BS thesis, 2024
*Kaur Kullamäe, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Elektroonikalahendus ja püsivara robotkäe juhtimiseks sotsiaalsel humanoidrobotil SemuBot] [Building the SemuBot arm electronics system], BS thesis, 2024
*Kristjan Madis Kask, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Käe mehaanika disain sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot] [Arm mechanics design for social humanoid robot SemuBot], BS thesis, 2024
*Sven-Ervin Paap, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet ROS2 draiver õpperobotile Robotont] [ROS2 driver for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Timur Nizamov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99592 Audio System for the Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Helisüsteem sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot], BS thesis, 2024
*Georgs Narbuts, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99554 Holonomic Motion Drive System of a Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Sotsiaalse humanoidroboti SemuBoti holonoomne liikuv ajamisüsteem], BS thesis, 2024
*Iryna Hurova, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90638 Kitting station of the learning factory] [Õppetehase komplekteerimisjaam], BS thesis, 2023
*Paola Avalos Conchas, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90641 Payload transportation system of a learning factory] [Õppetehase kasuliku koorma transpordisüsteem], BS thesis, 2023
*Pille Pärnalaas, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93431 Pöördpõik ajami arendus robotplatvormile Robotont] [Development of swerve drive for robotic platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Priit Rooden, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93432 Autonoomse laadimislahenduse väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of an autonomous charging solution for the robot platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Marko Muro, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93429 Robotondi akulahenduse ning 12 V pingeregulaatori prototüüpimine] [Prototyping battery solution and 12 V voltage regulator for Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Danel Leppenen, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93427 Nav2 PYIF: Python-based Motion Planning for ROS 2 Navigation 2] [Nav 2 PYIF: Pythoni põhine liikumise planeerija ROS 2 Navigation 2-le], BS thesis, 2023
*Kertrud Geddily Küüt, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93424 Kõrgust reguleeriv mehhanism Robotondile] [Height adjusting mechanism for Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Ingvar Drikkit, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93421 Lisaseadmete võimekuse arendamine haridusrobotile Robotont] [Developing add-on device support for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Kristo Pool, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93430 MoveIt 2 õppematerjalid] [Learning materials for MoveIt 2], BS thesis, 2023
*Erki Veeväli, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93434 Development of a Continuous Teleoperation System for Urban Road Vehicle] [Linnasõiduki pideva kaugjuhtimissüsteemi arendus], BS thesis, 2023
*Aleksandra Doroshenko, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93420 Haiglates inimesi juhatava roboti disain] [Hospital guide robot design], BS thesis, 2023
*Hui Shi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83043 Expanding the Open-source ROS Software Pack age opencv_apps with Dedicated Blob Detection Functionality] [Avatud lähtekoodiga ROS-i tarkvarakimbu opencv_apps laiendamine laigutuvasti funktsioonaalsusega], BS thesis, 2022
*Dāvis Krūmiņš, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83040 Web-based learning and software development environment for remote access of ROS robots] [Veebipõhine õppe- ja tarkvaraarenduse keskkond ROS robotite juurdepääsuks kaugteel], BS thesis, 2022
*Anna Jakovleva, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83037 Roboquiz - an interactive human-robot game] [Roboquiz - interaktiivne inimese ja roboti mäng], BS thesis, 2022
*Kristjan Laht, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=74702&year=2022Robot Localization with Fiducial Markers] [Roboti lokaliseerimine koordinaatmärkidega], BS thesis, 2022
*Hans Pärtel Pani, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83008 ROS draiver pehmerobootika haaratsile] [ROS Driver for Soft Robotic Gripper], BS thesis, 2022
*Markus Erik Sügis, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83015 Jagatud juhtimise põhimõttel realiseeritud robotite kaugjuhtimissüsteem] [A continuous teleoperating system based on shared control concept], BS thesis, 2022
*Taaniel Küla, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83007 ROS2 platvormile keevitusroboti tarkvara portotüübi loomine kasutades UR5 robot-manipulaatorit] [Welding robot software prototype for ROS2 using UR5 robot arm], BS thesis, 2022
*Rauno Põlluäär, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72672 Veebirakendus-põhine kasutajaliides avatud robotplatvormi Robotont juhtimiseks ja haldamiseks] [Web application-based user interface for controlling and managing open-source robotics platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2021
*Hendrik Olesk, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72664 Nägemisulatuses kaugjuhitava mobiilse robotmanipulaatori kasutajamugavuse tõstmine] [Improving the usability of a mobile manipulator robot for line-of-sight remote control], BS thesis, 2021
*Tarvi Tepandi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72665 Segareaalsusel põhinev kasutajaliides mobiilse roboti kaugjuhtimiseks Microsoft HoloLens 2 vahendusel] [Mixed-reality user interface for teleoperating mobile robots with Microsoft HoloLens 2], BS thesis, 2021
*Rudolf Põldma, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72674 Tartu linna Narva maantee ringristmiku digikaksik] [Digital twin for Narva street roundabout in Tartu], BS thesis, 2021
*Kwasi Akuamoah Boateng, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72804 Digital Twin of a Teaching and Learning Robotics Lab] [Robotite õpetamise ja õppimise labori digitaalne kaksik], BS thesis, 2021
*Karina Sein, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72102 Eestikeelse kõnesünteesi võimaldamine robootika arendusplatvormil ROS] [Enabling Estonian speech synthesis on the Robot Operating System (ROS)], BS thesis, 2020
*Ranno Mäesepp, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72100 Takistuste vältimise lahendus õpperobotile Robotont] [Obstacle avoidance solution for educational robot platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2020
*Igor Rybalskii, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72060 Gesture Detection Software for Human-Robot Collaboration] [Žestituvastus tarkvara inimese ja roboti koostööks], BS thesis, 2020
*Meelis Pihlap, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64292 Mitme roboti koostöö funktsionaalsuste väljatöötamine tarkvararaamistikule TeMoto] [Multi-robot collaboration functionalities for robot software development framework TeMoto], BS thesis, 2019
*Kaarel Mark, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64290 Liitreaalsuse kasutamine tootmisprotsessis asukohtade määramisel] [Augmented reality for location determination in manufacturing], BS thesis, 2019
*Kätriin Julle, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64279 Roboti KUKA youBot riistvara ja ROS-tarkvara uuendamine] [Upgrading robot KUKA youBot’s hardware and ROS-software], BS thesis, 2019
*Georg Astok, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64274 Roboti juhtimine virtuaalreaalsuses kasutades ROS-raamistikku] [Creating virtual reality user interface using only ROS framework], BS thesis, 2019
*Martin Hallist, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64275 Robotipõhine kaugkohalolu käte liigutuste ülekandmiseks] [Teleoperation robot for arms motions], BS thesis, 2019
*Ahmed Hassan Helmy Mohamed, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/63946 Software integration of autonomous robot system for mixing and serving drinks] [Jooke valmistava ja serveeriva robotsüsteemi tarkvaralahendus], BS thesis, 2019
*Kristo Allaje, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60294 Draiveripakett käte jälgimise seadme Leap Motion™ kontroller kasutamiseks robootika arendusplatvormil ROS] [Driver package for using Leap Motion™ controller on the robotics development platform ROS], BS thesis, 2018
*Martin Maidla, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60288 Avatud robotiarendusplatvormi Robotont omniliikumise ja odomeetria arendamine] [Omnimotion and odometry development for open robot development platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2018
*Raid Vellerind, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/56559 Avatud robotiarendusplatvormi ROS võimekuse loomine Tartu Ülikooli Robotexi robootikaplatvormile] [ROS driver development for the University of Tartu’s Robotex robotics platform], BS thesis, 2017

[[Category:Theses Topics]]

Theses in Robotics

2025-02-24T22:43:25Z

Karl: /* List of potential thesis topics */

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= Projects in Advanced Robotics =
''The main objective of the follwing projects is to give students experience in working with advanced robotics tehcnology. Our group is active in several R&D projects involving human-robot collaboration, intuitive teleoperation of robots, and autonomous navigation of unmanned mobile platforms. Our main software platforms are [http://www.ros.org/ Robot Operating System (ROS)] for developing software for advanced robot systems and [http://gazebosim.org/ Gazebo] for running realistic robotic simulations.''<br><br>
For further information, contact [[User:Karl|Karl Kruusamäe]].

The following is not an exhaustive list of all available thesis/research topics.

== Highlighted theses topics for 2024/2025 study year ==
# [[#ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers|ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers]]
# [[#SemuBOT: multiple topics|SemuBOT: multiple topics]]
# [[#ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface|ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface]]
# [[#Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education|Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education]]
# [[#Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle|Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle]]
# [[#Mixed-reality scene creation for vehicle teleoperation|Mixed-reality scene creation for vehicle teleoperation]]
# [[#NAO 'flippin'|NAO 'flippin']]

== List of potential thesis topics ==
Our inventory includes but is not limited to:
<gallery mode="packed">
File:Youbot.png|120px|thumb|KUKA youBot
File:Ur5_left.png|120px|thumb|Universal Robot UR5
File:Franka_Emika_Panda.jpg|120px|thumb|Franka Emika Panda
File:Clearpath_Jackal.jpg|120px|thumb|Clearpath Jackal
File:Kinova_KG-3_Gripper.jpg|120px|thumb|Kinova 3-finger gripper
File:Xarm7.jpg|120px|thumb|UFACTORY xArm7
File:Robotont_banner.png|120px|thumb|robotont
File:Turtlebot3-waffle-pi.jpg|thumb|TurtleBot3
File:Parrot-bebop-2.jpg|thumb|Parrot Bebop 2
</gallery>

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=== ROBOTONT: Docker-Driven ROS Environment Switching ===
This thesis focuses on integrating Docker containers to manage and switch between different ROS (Robot Operating System) environments on Robotont. Currently, ROS is installed natively on Robotont's Ubuntu-based onboard computer, limiting flexibility in system recovery and configuration switching. The goal is to develop a Docker-based solution that allows users to switch between ROS environments directly from Robotont’s existing low-level menu interface.
<hr>

=== ROBOTONT: designing and implementing a communication protocol for additional devices ===
Robotont currently includes a designated area on its front for attaching additional devices, such as an ultrasonic range finder, a servo motor connected to an Arduino, or a MikroBUS device. This thesis aims to design and implement a standard communication protocol that will enable seamless integration and control of these devices through the high-level ROS framework running on Robotont’s onboard computer.
<hr>

=== ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers ===
Currently ROBOTONT uses Intel NUC as an onboard computer. The goal of this thesis is to validate Robotont's software stack on alternative compute devices (e.g. Raspi4, Intel Compute Stick, and NVIDIA Jetson Nano) and benchmark their performance for the most popular Robotont use-case demos (e.g. webapp teleop, ar-tag steering, 2D mapping, and 3D mapping). The objetive is to propose at least two different compute solutions: one that optimizes cost and another that optimizes for the performance.
<hr>

=== ROBOTONT Lite ===
The goal of this thesis is to optimize ROBOTONT platform for cost by replacing the onboard compute and sensor with low-cost alternatives but ensuring ROS/ROS2 software compatibility.
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=== ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface ===
The goal of this thesis is to integrate graphical programming solution (e.g. Scratch or Blockly) to enable programming of Robotont by non-experts. E.g. https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2011.13706
<hr>

=== SemuBOT: multiple topics ===
In 2023/2024 many topics are developed to support the development of open-source humanoid robot project SemuBOT (https://www.facebook.com/semubotmtu/)
<hr>

=== Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education ===
Potential Topics:
* Enhance the Robot's Speech/Natural Language Capabilities
* Build a Local Language Model for the RSC
* Develop and Program the Robot’s Behavior and Personality
* Build a Digital Twin Simulation for Multimodal Interaction
* Explore the Use of the RSC as an Affective Robot to Address Students’ Academic Emotions
* Explore and Implement Cybersecurity Measures for Social Robot

[https://github.com/orgs/RobotStudyCompanion/discussions/3 More info on Github] | reach out to farnaz.baksh@ut.ee for more info
<hr>

=== ROBOTONT: Quick launch demo suite and the final complete release of its ROS1 software ===
The goal of this thesis is to refine existing robotont demos (e.g. ar-tag steering, follow-the-leader, dancing-with-robot, LEAP-based control etc) and package them in an easy to use way for quick deployment by anyone during public events such as science popularization workshops and school visits.
The results of this work will be packaged as the final ROS1 release of Robotont software as the EOL for ROS1 is in May 2025.
<hr>

=== ROBOTONT: ROS support, demos, and educational materials for open-source mobile robot ===
[[Image:RosLarge.png|left|100px|ROS]]
The project involves many potential theses topic on open-source robot platform ROBOTONT. The nature of the thesis can be software development to improve the platform's capabilites, simulation of specific scenarios, and/or demonstration of ROBOTONT in real-life setting. A more detailed thesis topic will be outlined during in-person meeting<br><br>
[[Image:Ros_equation.png|x100px|What is ROS?]]
<hr>

=== Virtual reality user interface (VRUI) for intuitive teleoperation system ===
[[Image:LeapMotion.png|200px|thumb|right|Detecting 2 hands with Leap Motion Controller]]
Enhancing the user-experience of a virtual reality UI developed by [https://github.com/ut-ims-robotics/vrui_rviz Georg Astok]. Potentially adding [http://www.osvr.org/hardware-devs.html virtual reality capability] to a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L25HHFd00rc gesture- and natural-language-based robot teleoperation system].
<br>
[[Image:Temoto-working-principle-in-pics.png|x160px|Gesture-based teleoperation]]
<hr>
=== Health monitor for intuitive telerobot ===
Intelligent status and error handling for an intuitive telerobotic system.
<hr>
=== 3D scanning of industrial objects ===
Using laser sensors and cameras to create accurate models of industrial products for quality control or further processing.
<hr>
=== Modeling humans for human-robot interaction ===
True human-robot collaboration means that the robot must understand the actions, intention, and state of its human partner. This work invovlves using cameras and other human sensors for digitally representing and modelling humans. There are multiple stages for modeling: a) physical models of human kinematics and dynamics; b) higher level-models for recognizing human intent.<br>
[[Image:Skeletal ROS.PNG|x160px|ROS & Kinect & Skeleton-Markers Package]]
<hr>
=== Robotic avatar for telepresence ===
Integrating hand gestures and head movements to control a robot avatar in virtual reality user interface.
<hr>
=== Detection of hardware and software resources for smart integration of robots ===
Vast majority of today’s robotic applications rely on hard-coded device and algorithm usage. This project focuses on developing a Resource Snooper software, that can detect addition or removal of resources for the benefit of dynamic reconfiguration of robotic systems. This project is developed as a subsystem of [https://utnuclearroboticspublic.github.io/temoto2/index.html TeMoto].
<hr>
=== Sonification of feedback during teleoperation of robots ===
Humans are used to receiving auditory feedback in their everyday lives. It helps us make decision and be aware of potential dangers. Telerobotic interfaces can deploy the same idea to improve the Situational Awareness and robotic task efficiency. The thesis project involves a study about different sonification solutions and implementation of it in a telerobotic application using ROS.
<hr>
=== Human-Robot and Robot-Robot collaboration applications ===
Creating a demo or analysis of software capabilities related to human-robot or tobot-robot teams
* human-robot collaborative assembly
* distributed mapping; analysis and demo of existing ROS (e.g., segmap https://youtu.be/JJhEkIA1xSE) packages for multi-robot mapping
* Inaccessible region teamwork
**youbot+drone - a drone maps the environment (for example a maze) and ground vehicle uses this information to traverse the maze
**youbot+robotont - youbot cannot go up ledges but it can lift smaller robot, such as robotont, up a ledge.
<hr>

=== Mirroring human hand movements on industrial robots ===
The goal of this project is to integrate continuous control of industrial robot manipulator with a gestural telerobotics interface. The recommended tools for this thesis project are Leap Motion Controller or a standard web camera, Ultraleap, Universal Robot UR5 manipulator, and ROS.
<hr>
=== ROBOTONT: TeMoto for robotont ===
Swarm-management and UMRF-based task loading for robotont using [https://github.com/temoto-framework TeMoto] framework.
<hr>

=== Enhancing teleoperation control interface with augmented cues to provoke caution===
The task is to create a telerobot control interface where video feed from the remote site and/or a mixed-reality scene is augmented with visual cues to provoke caution in human operator.
<hr>
=== Robot-to-human interaction ===
As robots and autonomous machines start sharing the same space a humans, their actions need to be understood by the people occupying the same space. For instance, a human worker needs to understand what the robot partner is planning next or a pedestrian needs to clearly comprehend the behaviour of a driverless vehicle. To reduce the ambiguity, the robot needs mechanisms to convey its intent (whatever it is going to do next). The aim of the thesis is to outline existing methods for machines to convey their intent and develop a unified model interface for expressing that intent.
<hr>
=== Gaze-based handover prediction ===
When human needs to pass an object to a robot manipulator, the robot must understand where in 3D space the object handover occurs and then plan an appropriate motion. Human gaze can be used as the input for predicting which object to track. This thesis activities involve camera-based eye tracking and safe motion-planning.
<hr>
=== Real-world demonstrator for MIR+UR+TeMoto integration ===
Integration of mobile manipulator (MIR100 + UR5e + Robotiq gripper) to demonstrate TeMoto in a collaborative application.
<hr>
=== ROBOTONT: Human-height human-robot interface for Robotont ground robot ===
Robotont is an ankle-high flat mobile robot. For humans to interact with Robotont, there is a need for a compact and lightweight mechanical structure that is tall enough for comfortable human-robot interaction. The objective of the thesis is to develop the mechanical designs and build prototypes that ensure stable operation and meet the aesthetic requirements for use in public places.
<hr>
=== Stratos Explore Ultraleap demonstrator for robotics ===
The aim of this thesis is to systematically analyze the strengths and limitations of the Stratos Explore Ultraleap device in the context of controlling a robot. Subsequently implement a demonstrator application for showing off its applicability for robot control.
<hr>
=== Mixed-reality scene creation for vehicle teleoperation ===
Fusing different sensory feeds for creating high-usability teleoperation scene.
<hr>
=== Validation study for AR-based robot user-interfaces ===
Designing and carrying out a user study to validate the functionality and usability of an human-robot interface.
<hr>
=== Replication of the MIT Hydra demo ===
The goal of the thesis is to use the Hydra software package and integrate it for a robot used at IMS Robotics (e.g., TIAGo, Jackal, Robotont).
<br>Hydra takes sensor data in input (stereo or RGB-D camera images and IMU data) and produces a hierarchical model of the environment, by estimating the trajectory of the robot (including loop closures), building a metric-semantic 3D mesh, and segmenting objects, places, and rooms in an indoor environment. These representations are combined into a 3D scene graph, which enables novel approaches for hierarchical loop closure detection and ensures the representations remain consistent after loop closure. Hydra is implemented in C++ and is ROS-compatible. It uses a neural-network based image segmentation front-end, but it otherwise relies on an efficient and multi-threaded CPU-based implementation, which is suitable for mobile robot deployment.
<br>LINKS:
<br>Video: https://youtu.be/qZg2lSeTuvM
<br>Code: https://github.com/MIT-SPARK/Hydra
<br>Paper: http://www.roboticsproceedings.org/rss18/p050.pdf
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=== Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle ===
The goal of this thesis is to develop the methodology for measuring the operator's situation awareness while operating an autonomous urban vehicle. Potential metrics could include driving accuracy, speed, and latency. This thesis will be conducted as part of the activities at the [https://adl.cs.ut.ee Autonomous Driving Lab].
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=== NAO 'flippin' ===
The University of Tartu has a set of [https://www.aldebaran.com/en/nao NAO robots], which have been lying on shelves for some years now. It is time to make these robots into functional social robots that can be used, e.g., for children's communication therapy or as buddies for the elderly. The goal of this thesis is to test and upgrade all the NAO robots to functional condition.
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=== Sign-language-based control for robots ===
The goal of this thesis is to design and implement the means for interacting with a robot via conventional sign language, i.e. the human can command a robot by using sign language.
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= Completed projects =
== PhD theses ==
*Robert Valner, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/105994 Design of TeMoto, a software framework for dependable, adaptive, and collaborative autonomous robots] [TeMoto – töökindlate, adaptiivsete ja koostöövõimeliste autonoomsete robotite arendamise tarkvararaamistik], PhD thesis, 2024
*Houman Masnavi, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/91394 Visibility aware navigation] [Nähtavust arvestav navigatsioon], PhD thesis, 2023

== Masters's theses ==
*Robert Allik, Validation of NoMaD as a Global Planner for Mobile Robots, MS thesis, 2024
*Rauno Põlluäär, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=79393 Designing and Implementing a Bird’s-eye View Interface for a Self-driving Vehicle’s Teleoperation System] [Isejuhtiva sõiduki kaugjuhtimissüsteemile linnuvaate kasutajaliidese loomine], MS thesis, 2024
*Eva Mõtshärg, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=77385 3D-prinditava kere disain ja analüüs vabavaralisele haridusrobotile Robotont] [Design and Analysis of a 3D Printable Chassis for the Open Source Educational Robot Robotont], MS thesis, 2023
*Farnaz Baksh, [https://dspace.ut.ee/items/a7a9cc15-27e9-450c-94e8-3267f0c95c56 An Open-source Robotic Study Companion for University Students] [Avatud lähtekoodiga robotõpikaaslane üliõpilastele], MS thesis, 2023
*Igor Rybalskii, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83028 Augmented reality (AR) for enabling human-robot collaboration with ROS robots] [Liitreaalsus inimese ja roboti koostöö võimaldamiseks ROS-i robotitega], MS thesis, 2022
*Md. Maniruzzaman, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83025 Object search and retrieval in indoor environment using a Mobile Manipulator] [Objektide otsimine ja teisaldamine siseruumides mobiilse manipulaatori abil], MS thesis, 2022
*Allan Kustavus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72651 Design and Implementation of a Generalized Resource Management Architecture in the TeMoto Software Framework] [Üldise ressursihalduri disain ja teostus TeMoto tarkvara raamistikule], MS thesis, 2021
*Kristina Meister, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72350 External human-vehicle interaction - a study in the context of an autonomous ride-hailing service], MS thesis, 2021
*Muhammad Usman, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72126 Development of an Optimization-Based Motion Planner and Its ROS Interface for a Non-Holonomic Mobile Manipulator] [Optimeerimisele baseeruva liikumisplaneerija arendamine ja selle ROSi liides mitteholonoomse mobiilse manipulaatori jaoks], MS thesis, 2020
*Maarika Oidekivi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72119 Masina kavatsuse väljendamine ja tõlgendamine] [Communicating and interpreting machine intent], MS thesis, 2020
*Houman Masnavi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72118 Multi-Robot Motion Planning for Shared Payload Transportation] [Rajaplaneerimine multi-robot süsteemile jagatud lasti transportimisel], MS thesis, 2020
*Fabian Ernesto Parra Gil, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72112 Implementation of Robot Manager Subsystem for Temoto Software Framework] [Robotite Halduri alamsüsteemi väljatöötamine tarkvararaamistikule TEMOTO], MS thesis, 2020
*Zafarullah, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72125 Gaze Assisted Neural Network based Prediction of End-Point of Human Reaching Trajectories], MS thesis, 2020
*Madis K Nigol, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64339 Õppematerjalid robotplatvormile Robotont] [Study materials for robot platform Robotont], MS thesis, 2019
*Renno Raudmäe, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64341 Avatud robotplatvorm Robotont] [Open source robotics platform Robotont], MS thesis, 2019
*Asif Sattar, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64352 Human detection and distance estimation with monocular camera using YOLOv3 neural network] [Inimeste tuvastamine ning kauguse hindamine kasutades kaamerat ning YOLOv3 tehisnärvivõrku], MS thesis, 2019
*Ragnar Margus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64337 Kergliiklusvahendite jagamisteenuseks vajaliku positsioneerimismooduli loomine ja uurimine] [Develoment and testing of a IoT module for electric vehicle sharing service], MS thesis, 2019
*Pavel Šumejko, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64320 Robust Solution for Extrinsic Calibration of a 2D Laser-Rangefinder and a Monocular USB Camera] [Meetod 2D laserkaugusmõõdiku ja USB-kaamera väliseks kalibreerimiseks], MS thesis, 2019
*Dzvezdana Arsovska, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64321 Building an Efficient and Secure Software Supply Pipeline for Aerial Robotics Application] [Efektiivne ja turvaline tarkvaraarendusahel lennurobootika rakenduses], MS thesis, 2019
*Tõnis Tiimus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60713 Visuaalselt esilekutsutud potentsiaalidel põhinev aju-arvuti liides robootika rakendustes] [A VEP-based BCI for robotics applications], MS thesis, 2018
*Martin Appo, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60718 Hardware-agnostic compliant control ROS package for collaborative industrial manipulators] [Riistvarapaindlik ROSi tarkvarapakett tööstuslike robotite mööndlikuks juhtimiseks], MS thesis, 2018
*Hassan Mahmoud Shehawy Elhanash, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60711 Optical Tracking of Forearm for Classifying Fingers Poses] [Küünarvarre visuaalne jälgimine ennustamaks sõrmede asendeid], MS thesis, 2018

== Bachelor's theses ==
*Albert Unn, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=79937 Suhtlusvõimekuse arendamine sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot] [Developing the ability to communicate for SemuBot, a social humanoid robot], BS thesis, 2024
*Veronika-Marina Volynets, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99943 Development of Control Electronics and Program for Robotont's Height Adjustment Mechanism] [Juhtelektroonika ja programmi väljatöötamine Robotondi kõrguse reguleerimise mehhanismile], BS thesis, 2024
*Nikita Kurenkov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99880 Flexible Screen Integration and Development of Neck Movement Mechanism for Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Humanoidroboti näo lahenduse leidmine ja rakendamine; humanoidroboti jaoks kaela mehhanismi väljatöötamine], BS thesis, 2024
*Elchin Huseynov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99668 Design and Control of a Social Humanoid Robot - SemuBot’s Hand] [Sotsiaalse Humanoidroboti Disain ja Juhtimine - SemuBoti Käsi], BS thesis, 2024
*Veronika Podliesnova, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99636 Real-Time Detection of Robot Failures by Monitoring Operator’s Brain Activity with EEG-based Brain-Computer Interface] [Reaalajas Robotirikke Tuvastamine Operaatori Ajutegevuse Jälgimise teel EEG-põhise Aju-Arvuti Liidese abil], BS thesis, 2024
*Märten Josh Peedimaa, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Rhea: An Open-Source Table Tennis Ball Launcher Robot for Multiball Training] [Avatud lähtekoodiga lauatennise palliviske robot mitmikpall treenimiseks], BS thesis, 2024
*Karl Sander Vinkel, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Laadimisjaama ja transportkesta väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of charging dock and transport case for Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Raimo Köidam, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Valguslahenduse tarkvara väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of light solution software for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Robert Valge, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Toitepinge ja tarbevoolu monitoorimine ning toitehalduse püsivara loomine õpperobotil Robotont] [Monitoring supply voltage and current consumption and creating firmware for Robotont’s power management system], BS thesis, 2024
*Leonid Tšigrinski, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Õpperoboti Robotont püsivara arhitektuuri uuendamine] [Education robot "Robotont" firmware architecture updating], BS thesis, 2024
*Andres Sakk, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Avatud robotplatvormi Robotont 3 kasutajaliidese väljatöötamine] [Development of a user interface for the open robotics platform Robotont 3], BS thesis, 2024
*Kaur Kullamäe, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Elektroonikalahendus ja püsivara robotkäe juhtimiseks sotsiaalsel humanoidrobotil SemuBot] [Building the SemuBot arm electronics system], BS thesis, 2024
*Kristjan Madis Kask, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Käe mehaanika disain sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot] [Arm mechanics design for social humanoid robot SemuBot], BS thesis, 2024
*Sven-Ervin Paap, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet ROS2 draiver õpperobotile Robotont] [ROS2 driver for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Timur Nizamov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99592 Audio System for the Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Helisüsteem sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot], BS thesis, 2024
*Georgs Narbuts, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99554 Holonomic Motion Drive System of a Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Sotsiaalse humanoidroboti SemuBoti holonoomne liikuv ajamisüsteem], BS thesis, 2024
*Iryna Hurova, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90638 Kitting station of the learning factory] [Õppetehase komplekteerimisjaam], BS thesis, 2023
*Paola Avalos Conchas, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90641 Payload transportation system of a learning factory] [Õppetehase kasuliku koorma transpordisüsteem], BS thesis, 2023
*Pille Pärnalaas, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93431 Pöördpõik ajami arendus robotplatvormile Robotont] [Development of swerve drive for robotic platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Priit Rooden, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93432 Autonoomse laadimislahenduse väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of an autonomous charging solution for the robot platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Marko Muro, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93429 Robotondi akulahenduse ning 12 V pingeregulaatori prototüüpimine] [Prototyping battery solution and 12 V voltage regulator for Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Danel Leppenen, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93427 Nav2 PYIF: Python-based Motion Planning for ROS 2 Navigation 2] [Nav 2 PYIF: Pythoni põhine liikumise planeerija ROS 2 Navigation 2-le], BS thesis, 2023
*Kertrud Geddily Küüt, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93424 Kõrgust reguleeriv mehhanism Robotondile] [Height adjusting mechanism for Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Ingvar Drikkit, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93421 Lisaseadmete võimekuse arendamine haridusrobotile Robotont] [Developing add-on device support for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Kristo Pool, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93430 MoveIt 2 õppematerjalid] [Learning materials for MoveIt 2], BS thesis, 2023
*Erki Veeväli, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93434 Development of a Continuous Teleoperation System for Urban Road Vehicle] [Linnasõiduki pideva kaugjuhtimissüsteemi arendus], BS thesis, 2023
*Aleksandra Doroshenko, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93420 Haiglates inimesi juhatava roboti disain] [Hospital guide robot design], BS thesis, 2023
*Hui Shi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83043 Expanding the Open-source ROS Software Pack age opencv_apps with Dedicated Blob Detection Functionality] [Avatud lähtekoodiga ROS-i tarkvarakimbu opencv_apps laiendamine laigutuvasti funktsioonaalsusega], BS thesis, 2022
*Dāvis Krūmiņš, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83040 Web-based learning and software development environment for remote access of ROS robots] [Veebipõhine õppe- ja tarkvaraarenduse keskkond ROS robotite juurdepääsuks kaugteel], BS thesis, 2022
*Anna Jakovleva, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83037 Roboquiz - an interactive human-robot game] [Roboquiz - interaktiivne inimese ja roboti mäng], BS thesis, 2022
*Kristjan Laht, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=74702&year=2022Robot Localization with Fiducial Markers] [Roboti lokaliseerimine koordinaatmärkidega], BS thesis, 2022
*Hans Pärtel Pani, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83008 ROS draiver pehmerobootika haaratsile] [ROS Driver for Soft Robotic Gripper], BS thesis, 2022
*Markus Erik Sügis, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83015 Jagatud juhtimise põhimõttel realiseeritud robotite kaugjuhtimissüsteem] [A continuous teleoperating system based on shared control concept], BS thesis, 2022
*Taaniel Küla, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83007 ROS2 platvormile keevitusroboti tarkvara portotüübi loomine kasutades UR5 robot-manipulaatorit] [Welding robot software prototype for ROS2 using UR5 robot arm], BS thesis, 2022
*Rauno Põlluäär, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72672 Veebirakendus-põhine kasutajaliides avatud robotplatvormi Robotont juhtimiseks ja haldamiseks] [Web application-based user interface for controlling and managing open-source robotics platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2021
*Hendrik Olesk, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72664 Nägemisulatuses kaugjuhitava mobiilse robotmanipulaatori kasutajamugavuse tõstmine] [Improving the usability of a mobile manipulator robot for line-of-sight remote control], BS thesis, 2021
*Tarvi Tepandi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72665 Segareaalsusel põhinev kasutajaliides mobiilse roboti kaugjuhtimiseks Microsoft HoloLens 2 vahendusel] [Mixed-reality user interface for teleoperating mobile robots with Microsoft HoloLens 2], BS thesis, 2021
*Rudolf Põldma, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72674 Tartu linna Narva maantee ringristmiku digikaksik] [Digital twin for Narva street roundabout in Tartu], BS thesis, 2021
*Kwasi Akuamoah Boateng, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72804 Digital Twin of a Teaching and Learning Robotics Lab] [Robotite õpetamise ja õppimise labori digitaalne kaksik], BS thesis, 2021
*Karina Sein, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72102 Eestikeelse kõnesünteesi võimaldamine robootika arendusplatvormil ROS] [Enabling Estonian speech synthesis on the Robot Operating System (ROS)], BS thesis, 2020
*Ranno Mäesepp, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72100 Takistuste vältimise lahendus õpperobotile Robotont] [Obstacle avoidance solution for educational robot platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2020
*Igor Rybalskii, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72060 Gesture Detection Software for Human-Robot Collaboration] [Žestituvastus tarkvara inimese ja roboti koostööks], BS thesis, 2020
*Meelis Pihlap, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64292 Mitme roboti koostöö funktsionaalsuste väljatöötamine tarkvararaamistikule TeMoto] [Multi-robot collaboration functionalities for robot software development framework TeMoto], BS thesis, 2019
*Kaarel Mark, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64290 Liitreaalsuse kasutamine tootmisprotsessis asukohtade määramisel] [Augmented reality for location determination in manufacturing], BS thesis, 2019
*Kätriin Julle, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64279 Roboti KUKA youBot riistvara ja ROS-tarkvara uuendamine] [Upgrading robot KUKA youBot’s hardware and ROS-software], BS thesis, 2019
*Georg Astok, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64274 Roboti juhtimine virtuaalreaalsuses kasutades ROS-raamistikku] [Creating virtual reality user interface using only ROS framework], BS thesis, 2019
*Martin Hallist, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64275 Robotipõhine kaugkohalolu käte liigutuste ülekandmiseks] [Teleoperation robot for arms motions], BS thesis, 2019
*Ahmed Hassan Helmy Mohamed, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/63946 Software integration of autonomous robot system for mixing and serving drinks] [Jooke valmistava ja serveeriva robotsüsteemi tarkvaralahendus], BS thesis, 2019
*Kristo Allaje, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60294 Draiveripakett käte jälgimise seadme Leap Motion™ kontroller kasutamiseks robootika arendusplatvormil ROS] [Driver package for using Leap Motion™ controller on the robotics development platform ROS], BS thesis, 2018
*Martin Maidla, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60288 Avatud robotiarendusplatvormi Robotont omniliikumise ja odomeetria arendamine] [Omnimotion and odometry development for open robot development platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2018
*Raid Vellerind, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/56559 Avatud robotiarendusplatvormi ROS võimekuse loomine Tartu Ülikooli Robotexi robootikaplatvormile] [ROS driver development for the University of Tartu’s Robotex robotics platform], BS thesis, 2017

[[Category:Theses Topics]]

Theses in Robotics

2024-12-05T12:49:30Z

Karl: /* PhD theses */

[[Category:IMS-robotics]]
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= Projects in Advanced Robotics =
''The main objective of the follwing projects is to give students experience in working with advanced robotics tehcnology. Our group is active in several R&D projects involving human-robot collaboration, intuitive teleoperation of robots, and autonomous navigation of unmanned mobile platforms. Our main software platforms are [http://www.ros.org/ Robot Operating System (ROS)] for developing software for advanced robot systems and [http://gazebosim.org/ Gazebo] for running realistic robotic simulations.''<br><br>
For further information, contact [[User:Karl|Karl Kruusamäe]].

The following is not an exhaustive list of all available thesis/research topics.

== Highlighted theses topics for 2024/2025 study year ==
# [[#ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers|ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers]]
# [[#SemuBOT: multiple topics|SemuBOT: multiple topics]]
# [[#ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface|ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface]]
# [[#Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education|Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education]]
# [[#Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle|Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle]]
# [[#Mixed-reality scene creation for vehicle teleoperation|Mixed-reality scene creation for vehicle teleoperation]]
# [[#NAO 'flippin'|NAO 'flippin']]

== List of potential thesis topics ==
Our inventory includes but is not limited to:
<gallery mode="packed">
File:Youbot.png|120px|thumb|KUKA youBot
File:Ur5_left.png|120px|thumb|Universal Robot UR5
File:Franka_Emika_Panda.jpg|120px|thumb|Franka Emika Panda
File:Clearpath_Jackal.jpg|120px|thumb|Clearpath Jackal
File:Kinova_KG-3_Gripper.jpg|120px|thumb|Kinova 3-finger gripper
File:Xarm7.jpg|120px|thumb|UFACTORY xArm7
File:Robotont_banner.png|120px|thumb|robotont
File:Turtlebot3-waffle-pi.jpg|thumb|TurtleBot3
File:Parrot-bebop-2.jpg|thumb|Parrot Bebop 2
</gallery>

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=== ROBOTONT: Docker-Driven ROS Environment Switching ===
This thesis focuses on integrating Docker containers to manage and switch between different ROS (Robot Operating System) environments on Robotont. Currently, ROS is installed natively on Robotont's Ubuntu-based onboard computer, limiting flexibility in system recovery and configuration switching. The goal is to develop a Docker-based solution that allows users to switch between ROS environments directly from Robotont’s existing low-level menu interface.
<hr>

=== ROBOTONT: designing and implementing a communication protocol for additional devices ===
Robotont currently includes a designated area on its front for attaching additional devices, such as an ultrasonic range finder, a servo motor connected to an Arduino, or a MikroBUS device. This thesis aims to design and implement a standard communication protocol that will enable seamless integration and control of these devices through the high-level ROS framework running on Robotont’s onboard computer.
<hr>

=== ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers ===
Currently ROBOTONT uses Intel NUC as an onboard computer. The goal of this thesis is to validate Robotont's software stack on alternative compute devices (e.g. Raspi4, Intel Compute Stick, and NVIDIA Jetson Nano) and benchmark their performance for the most popular Robotont use-case demos (e.g. webapp teleop, ar-tag steering, 2D mapping, and 3D mapping). The objetive is to propose at least two different compute solutions: one that optimizes cost and another that optimizes for the performance.
<hr>

=== ROBOTONT Lite ===
The goal of this thesis is to optimize ROBOTONT platform for cost by replacing the onboard compute and sensor with low-cost alternatives but ensuring ROS/ROS2 software compatibility.
<hr>

=== ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface ===
The goal of this thesis is to integrate graphical programming solution (e.g. Scratch or Blockly) to enable programming of Robotont by non-experts. E.g. https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2011.13706
<hr>

=== SemuBOT: multiple topics ===
In 2023/2024 many topics are developed to support the development of open-source humanoid robot project SemuBOT (https://www.facebook.com/semubotmtu/)
<hr>

=== Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education ===
Potential Topics:
* Enhance the Robot's Speech/Natural Language Capabilities
* Build a Local Language Model for the RSC
* Develop and Program the Robot’s Behavior and Personality
* Build a Digital Twin Simulation for Multimodal Interaction
* Explore the Use of the RSC as an Affective Robot to Address Students’ Academic Emotions
* Explore and Implement Cybersecurity Measures for Social Robot

[https://github.com/orgs/RobotStudyCompanion/discussions/3 More info on Github] | reach out to farnaz.baksh@ut.ee for more info
<hr>

=== ROBOTONT: Quick launch demo suite and the final complete release of its ROS1 software ===
The goal of this thesis is to refine existing robotont demos (e.g. ar-tag steering, follow-the-leader, dancing-with-robot, LEAP-based control etc) and package them in an easy to use way for quick deployment by anyone during public events such as science popularization workshops and school visits.
The results of this work will be packaged as the final ROS1 release of Robotont software as the EOL for ROS1 is in May 2025.
<hr>

=== ROBOTONT: ROS support, demos, and educational materials for open-source mobile robot ===
[[Image:RosLarge.png|left|100px|ROS]]
The project involves many potential theses topic on open-source robot platform ROBOTONT. The nature of the thesis can be software development to improve the platform's capabilites, simulation of specific scenarios, and/or demonstration of ROBOTONT in real-life setting. A more detailed thesis topic will be outlined during in-person meeting<br><br>
[[Image:Ros_equation.png|x100px|What is ROS?]]
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=== Virtual reality user interface (VRUI) for intuitive teleoperation system ===
[[Image:LeapMotion.png|200px|thumb|right|Detecting 2 hands with Leap Motion Controller]]
Enhancing the user-experience of a virtual reality UI developed by [https://github.com/ut-ims-robotics/vrui_rviz Georg Astok]. Potentially adding [http://www.osvr.org/hardware-devs.html virtual reality capability] to a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L25HHFd00rc gesture- and natural-language-based robot teleoperation system].
<br>
[[Image:Temoto-working-principle-in-pics.png|x160px|Gesture-based teleoperation]]
<hr>
=== Health monitor for intuitive telerobot ===
Intelligent status and error handling for an intuitive telerobotic system.
<hr>
=== 3D scanning of industrial objects ===
Using laser sensors and cameras to create accurate models of industrial products for quality control or further processing.
<hr>
=== Modeling humans for human-robot interaction ===
True human-robot collaboration means that the robot must understand the actions, intention, and state of its human partner. This work invovlves using cameras and other human sensors for digitally representing and modelling humans. There are multiple stages for modeling: a) physical models of human kinematics and dynamics; b) higher level-models for recognizing human intent.<br>
[[Image:Skeletal ROS.PNG|x160px|ROS & Kinect & Skeleton-Markers Package]]
<hr>
=== Robotic avatar for telepresence ===
Integrating hand gestures and head movements to control a robot avatar in virtual reality user interface.
<hr>
=== Detection of hardware and software resources for smart integration of robots ===
Vast majority of today’s robotic applications rely on hard-coded device and algorithm usage. This project focuses on developing a Resource Snooper software, that can detect addition or removal of resources for the benefit of dynamic reconfiguration of robotic systems. This project is developed as a subsystem of [https://utnuclearroboticspublic.github.io/temoto2/index.html TeMoto].
<hr>
=== Sonification of feedback during teleoperation of robots ===
Humans are used to receiving auditory feedback in their everyday lives. It helps us make decision and be aware of potential dangers. Telerobotic interfaces can deploy the same idea to improve the Situational Awareness and robotic task efficiency. The thesis project involves a study about different sonification solutions and implementation of it in a telerobotic application using ROS.
<hr>
=== Human-Robot and Robot-Robot collaboration applications ===
Creating a demo or analysis of software capabilities related to human-robot or tobot-robot teams
* human-robot collaborative assembly
* distributed mapping; analysis and demo of existing ROS (e.g., segmap https://youtu.be/JJhEkIA1xSE) packages for multi-robot mapping
* Inaccessible region teamwork
**youbot+drone - a drone maps the environment (for example a maze) and ground vehicle uses this information to traverse the maze
**youbot+robotont - youbot cannot go up ledges but it can lift smaller robot, such as robotont, up a ledge.
<hr>

=== Mirroring human hand movements on industrial robots ===
The goal of this project is to integrate continuous control of industrial robot manipulator with a gestural telerobotics interface. The recommended tools for this thesis project are Leap Motion Controller or a standard web camera, Ultraleap, Universal Robot UR5 manipulator, and ROS.
<hr>
=== ROBOTONT: TeMoto for robotont ===
Swarm-management and UMRF-based task loading for robotont using [https://github.com/temoto-framework TeMoto] framework.
<hr>

=== Enhancing teleoperation control interface with augmented cues to provoke caution===
The task is to create a telerobot control interface where video feed from the remote site and/or a mixed-reality scene is augmented with visual cues to provoke caution in human operator.
<hr>
=== Robot-to-human interaction ===
As robots and autonomous machines start sharing the same space a humans, their actions need to be understood by the people occupying the same space. For instance, a human worker needs to understand what the robot partner is planning next or a pedestrian needs to clearly comprehend the behaviour of a driverless vehicle. To reduce the ambiguity, the robot needs mechanisms to convey its intent (whatever it is going to do next). The aim of the thesis is to outline existing methods for machines to convey their intent and develop a unified model interface for expressing that intent.
<hr>
=== Gaze-based handover prediction ===
When human needs to pass an object to a robot manipulator, the robot must understand where in 3D space the object handover occurs and then plan an appropriate motion. Human gaze can be used as the input for predicting which object to track. This thesis activities involve camera-based eye tracking and safe motion-planning.
<hr>
=== Real-world demonstrator for MIR+UR+TeMoto integration ===
Integration of mobile manipulator (MIR100 + UR5e + Robotiq gripper) to demonstrate TeMoto in a collaborative application.
<hr>
=== ROBOTONT: Human-height human-robot interface for Robotont ground robot ===
Robotont is an ankle-high flat mobile robot. For humans to interact with Robotont, there is a need for a compact and lightweight mechanical structure that is tall enough for comfortable human-robot interaction. The objective of the thesis is to develop the mechanical designs and build prototypes that ensure stable operation and meet the aesthetic requirements for use in public places.
<hr>
=== Stratos Explore Ultraleap demonstrator for robotics ===
The aim of this thesis is to systematically analyze the strengths and limitations of the Stratos Explore Ultraleap device in the context of controlling a robot. Subsequently implement a demonstrator application for showing off its applicability for robot control.
<hr>
=== Mixed-reality scene creation for vehicle teleoperation ===
Fusing different sensory feeds for creating high-usability teleoperation scene.
<hr>
=== Validation study for AR-based robot user-interfaces ===
Designing and carrying out a user study to validate the functionality and usability of an human-robot interface.
<hr>
=== Replication of the MIT Hydra demo ===
The goal of the thesis is to use the Hydra software package and integrate it for a robot used at IMS Robotics (e.g., TIAGo, Jackal, Robotont).
<br>Hydra takes sensor data in input (stereo or RGB-D camera images and IMU data) and produces a hierarchical model of the environment, by estimating the trajectory of the robot (including loop closures), building a metric-semantic 3D mesh, and segmenting objects, places, and rooms in an indoor environment. These representations are combined into a 3D scene graph, which enables novel approaches for hierarchical loop closure detection and ensures the representations remain consistent after loop closure. Hydra is implemented in C++ and is ROS-compatible. It uses a neural-network based image segmentation front-end, but it otherwise relies on an efficient and multi-threaded CPU-based implementation, which is suitable for mobile robot deployment.
<br>LINKS:
<br>Video: https://youtu.be/qZg2lSeTuvM
<br>Code: https://github.com/MIT-SPARK/Hydra
<br>Paper: http://www.roboticsproceedings.org/rss18/p050.pdf
<hr>

=== Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle ===
The goal of this thesis is to develop the methodology for measuring the operator's situation awareness while operating an autonomous urban vehicle. Potential metrics could include driving accuracy, speed, and latency. This thesis will be conducted as part of the activities at the [https://adl.cs.ut.ee Autonomous Driving Lab].
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=== NAO 'flippin' ===
The University of Tartu has a set of [https://www.aldebaran.com/en/nao NAO robots], which have been lying on shelves for some years now. It is time to make these robots into functional social robots that can be used, e.g., for children's communication therapy or as buddies for the elderly. The goal of this thesis is to test and upgrade all the NAO robots to functional condition.
<hr>

= Completed projects =
== PhD theses ==
*Robert Valner, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/105994 Design of TeMoto, a software framework for dependable, adaptive, and collaborative autonomous robots] [TeMoto – töökindlate, adaptiivsete ja koostöövõimeliste autonoomsete robotite arendamise tarkvararaamistik], PhD thesis, 2024
*Houman Masnavi, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/91394 Visibility aware navigation] [Nähtavust arvestav navigatsioon], PhD thesis, 2023

== Masters's theses ==
*Robert Allik, Validation of NoMaD as a Global Planner for Mobile Robots, MS thesis, 2024
*Rauno Põlluäär, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=79393 Designing and Implementing a Bird’s-eye View Interface for a Self-driving Vehicle’s Teleoperation System] [Isejuhtiva sõiduki kaugjuhtimissüsteemile linnuvaate kasutajaliidese loomine], MS thesis, 2024
*Eva Mõtshärg, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=77385 3D-prinditava kere disain ja analüüs vabavaralisele haridusrobotile Robotont] [Design and Analysis of a 3D Printable Chassis for the Open Source Educational Robot Robotont], MS thesis, 2023
*Farnaz Baksh, [https://dspace.ut.ee/items/a7a9cc15-27e9-450c-94e8-3267f0c95c56 An Open-source Robotic Study Companion for University Students] [Avatud lähtekoodiga robotõpikaaslane üliõpilastele], MS thesis, 2023
*Igor Rybalskii, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83028 Augmented reality (AR) for enabling human-robot collaboration with ROS robots] [Liitreaalsus inimese ja roboti koostöö võimaldamiseks ROS-i robotitega], MS thesis, 2022
*Md. Maniruzzaman, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83025 Object search and retrieval in indoor environment using a Mobile Manipulator] [Objektide otsimine ja teisaldamine siseruumides mobiilse manipulaatori abil], MS thesis, 2022
*Allan Kustavus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72651 Design and Implementation of a Generalized Resource Management Architecture in the TeMoto Software Framework] [Üldise ressursihalduri disain ja teostus TeMoto tarkvara raamistikule], MS thesis, 2021
*Kristina Meister, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72350 External human-vehicle interaction - a study in the context of an autonomous ride-hailing service], MS thesis, 2021
*Muhammad Usman, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72126 Development of an Optimization-Based Motion Planner and Its ROS Interface for a Non-Holonomic Mobile Manipulator] [Optimeerimisele baseeruva liikumisplaneerija arendamine ja selle ROSi liides mitteholonoomse mobiilse manipulaatori jaoks], MS thesis, 2020
*Maarika Oidekivi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72119 Masina kavatsuse väljendamine ja tõlgendamine] [Communicating and interpreting machine intent], MS thesis, 2020
*Houman Masnavi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72118 Multi-Robot Motion Planning for Shared Payload Transportation] [Rajaplaneerimine multi-robot süsteemile jagatud lasti transportimisel], MS thesis, 2020
*Fabian Ernesto Parra Gil, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72112 Implementation of Robot Manager Subsystem for Temoto Software Framework] [Robotite Halduri alamsüsteemi väljatöötamine tarkvararaamistikule TEMOTO], MS thesis, 2020
*Zafarullah, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72125 Gaze Assisted Neural Network based Prediction of End-Point of Human Reaching Trajectories], MS thesis, 2020
*Madis K Nigol, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64339 Õppematerjalid robotplatvormile Robotont] [Study materials for robot platform Robotont], MS thesis, 2019
*Renno Raudmäe, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64341 Avatud robotplatvorm Robotont] [Open source robotics platform Robotont], MS thesis, 2019
*Asif Sattar, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64352 Human detection and distance estimation with monocular camera using YOLOv3 neural network] [Inimeste tuvastamine ning kauguse hindamine kasutades kaamerat ning YOLOv3 tehisnärvivõrku], MS thesis, 2019
*Ragnar Margus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64337 Kergliiklusvahendite jagamisteenuseks vajaliku positsioneerimismooduli loomine ja uurimine] [Develoment and testing of a IoT module for electric vehicle sharing service], MS thesis, 2019
*Pavel Šumejko, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64320 Robust Solution for Extrinsic Calibration of a 2D Laser-Rangefinder and a Monocular USB Camera] [Meetod 2D laserkaugusmõõdiku ja USB-kaamera väliseks kalibreerimiseks], MS thesis, 2019
*Dzvezdana Arsovska, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64321 Building an Efficient and Secure Software Supply Pipeline for Aerial Robotics Application] [Efektiivne ja turvaline tarkvaraarendusahel lennurobootika rakenduses], MS thesis, 2019
*Tõnis Tiimus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60713 Visuaalselt esilekutsutud potentsiaalidel põhinev aju-arvuti liides robootika rakendustes] [A VEP-based BCI for robotics applications], MS thesis, 2018
*Martin Appo, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60718 Hardware-agnostic compliant control ROS package for collaborative industrial manipulators] [Riistvarapaindlik ROSi tarkvarapakett tööstuslike robotite mööndlikuks juhtimiseks], MS thesis, 2018
*Hassan Mahmoud Shehawy Elhanash, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60711 Optical Tracking of Forearm for Classifying Fingers Poses] [Küünarvarre visuaalne jälgimine ennustamaks sõrmede asendeid], MS thesis, 2018

== Bachelor's theses ==
*Albert Unn, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=79937 Suhtlusvõimekuse arendamine sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot] [Developing the ability to communicate for SemuBot, a social humanoid robot], BS thesis, 2024
*Veronika-Marina Volynets, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99943 Development of Control Electronics and Program for Robotont's Height Adjustment Mechanism] [Juhtelektroonika ja programmi väljatöötamine Robotondi kõrguse reguleerimise mehhanismile], BS thesis, 2024
*Nikita Kurenkov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99880 Flexible Screen Integration and Development of Neck Movement Mechanism for Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Humanoidroboti näo lahenduse leidmine ja rakendamine; humanoidroboti jaoks kaela mehhanismi väljatöötamine], BS thesis, 2024
*Elchin Huseynov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99668 Design and Control of a Social Humanoid Robot - SemuBot’s Hand] [Sotsiaalse Humanoidroboti Disain ja Juhtimine - SemuBoti Käsi], BS thesis, 2024
*Veronika Podliesnova, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99636 Real-Time Detection of Robot Failures by Monitoring Operator’s Brain Activity with EEG-based Brain-Computer Interface] [Reaalajas Robotirikke Tuvastamine Operaatori Ajutegevuse Jälgimise teel EEG-põhise Aju-Arvuti Liidese abil], BS thesis, 2024
*Märten Josh Peedimaa, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Rhea: An Open-Source Table Tennis Ball Launcher Robot for Multiball Training] [Avatud lähtekoodiga lauatennise palliviske robot mitmikpall treenimiseks], BS thesis, 2024
*Karl Sander Vinkel, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Laadimisjaama ja transportkesta väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of charging dock and transport case for Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Raimo Köidam, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Valguslahenduse tarkvara väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of light solution software for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Robert Valge, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Toitepinge ja tarbevoolu monitoorimine ning toitehalduse püsivara loomine õpperobotil Robotont] [Monitoring supply voltage and current consumption and creating firmware for Robotont’s power management system], BS thesis, 2024
*Leonid Tšigrinski, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Õpperoboti Robotont püsivara arhitektuuri uuendamine] [Education robot "Robotont" firmware architecture updating], BS thesis, 2024
*Andres Sakk, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Avatud robotplatvormi Robotont 3 kasutajaliidese väljatöötamine] [Development of a user interface for the open robotics platform Robotont 3], BS thesis, 2024
*Kaur Kullamäe, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Elektroonikalahendus ja püsivara robotkäe juhtimiseks sotsiaalsel humanoidrobotil SemuBot] [Building the SemuBot arm electronics system], BS thesis, 2024
*Kristjan Madis Kask, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Käe mehaanika disain sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot] [Arm mechanics design for social humanoid robot SemuBot], BS thesis, 2024
*Sven-Ervin Paap, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet ROS2 draiver õpperobotile Robotont] [ROS2 driver for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Timur Nizamov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99592 Audio System for the Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Helisüsteem sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot], BS thesis, 2024
*Georgs Narbuts, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99554 Holonomic Motion Drive System of a Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Sotsiaalse humanoidroboti SemuBoti holonoomne liikuv ajamisüsteem], BS thesis, 2024
*Iryna Hurova, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90638 Kitting station of the learning factory] [Õppetehase komplekteerimisjaam], BS thesis, 2023
*Paola Avalos Conchas, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90641 Payload transportation system of a learning factory] [Õppetehase kasuliku koorma transpordisüsteem], BS thesis, 2023
*Pille Pärnalaas, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93431 Pöördpõik ajami arendus robotplatvormile Robotont] [Development of swerve drive for robotic platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Priit Rooden, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93432 Autonoomse laadimislahenduse väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of an autonomous charging solution for the robot platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Marko Muro, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93429 Robotondi akulahenduse ning 12 V pingeregulaatori prototüüpimine] [Prototyping battery solution and 12 V voltage regulator for Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Danel Leppenen, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93427 Nav2 PYIF: Python-based Motion Planning for ROS 2 Navigation 2] [Nav 2 PYIF: Pythoni põhine liikumise planeerija ROS 2 Navigation 2-le], BS thesis, 2023
*Kertrud Geddily Küüt, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93424 Kõrgust reguleeriv mehhanism Robotondile] [Height adjusting mechanism for Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Ingvar Drikkit, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93421 Lisaseadmete võimekuse arendamine haridusrobotile Robotont] [Developing add-on device support for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Kristo Pool, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93430 MoveIt 2 õppematerjalid] [Learning materials for MoveIt 2], BS thesis, 2023
*Erki Veeväli, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93434 Development of a Continuous Teleoperation System for Urban Road Vehicle] [Linnasõiduki pideva kaugjuhtimissüsteemi arendus], BS thesis, 2023
*Aleksandra Doroshenko, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93420 Haiglates inimesi juhatava roboti disain] [Hospital guide robot design], BS thesis, 2023
*Hui Shi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83043 Expanding the Open-source ROS Software Pack age opencv_apps with Dedicated Blob Detection Functionality] [Avatud lähtekoodiga ROS-i tarkvarakimbu opencv_apps laiendamine laigutuvasti funktsioonaalsusega], BS thesis, 2022
*Dāvis Krūmiņš, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83040 Web-based learning and software development environment for remote access of ROS robots] [Veebipõhine õppe- ja tarkvaraarenduse keskkond ROS robotite juurdepääsuks kaugteel], BS thesis, 2022
*Anna Jakovleva, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83037 Roboquiz - an interactive human-robot game] [Roboquiz - interaktiivne inimese ja roboti mäng], BS thesis, 2022
*Kristjan Laht, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=74702&year=2022Robot Localization with Fiducial Markers] [Roboti lokaliseerimine koordinaatmärkidega], BS thesis, 2022
*Hans Pärtel Pani, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83008 ROS draiver pehmerobootika haaratsile] [ROS Driver for Soft Robotic Gripper], BS thesis, 2022
*Markus Erik Sügis, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83015 Jagatud juhtimise põhimõttel realiseeritud robotite kaugjuhtimissüsteem] [A continuous teleoperating system based on shared control concept], BS thesis, 2022
*Taaniel Küla, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83007 ROS2 platvormile keevitusroboti tarkvara portotüübi loomine kasutades UR5 robot-manipulaatorit] [Welding robot software prototype for ROS2 using UR5 robot arm], BS thesis, 2022
*Rauno Põlluäär, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72672 Veebirakendus-põhine kasutajaliides avatud robotplatvormi Robotont juhtimiseks ja haldamiseks] [Web application-based user interface for controlling and managing open-source robotics platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2021
*Hendrik Olesk, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72664 Nägemisulatuses kaugjuhitava mobiilse robotmanipulaatori kasutajamugavuse tõstmine] [Improving the usability of a mobile manipulator robot for line-of-sight remote control], BS thesis, 2021
*Tarvi Tepandi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72665 Segareaalsusel põhinev kasutajaliides mobiilse roboti kaugjuhtimiseks Microsoft HoloLens 2 vahendusel] [Mixed-reality user interface for teleoperating mobile robots with Microsoft HoloLens 2], BS thesis, 2021
*Rudolf Põldma, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72674 Tartu linna Narva maantee ringristmiku digikaksik] [Digital twin for Narva street roundabout in Tartu], BS thesis, 2021
*Kwasi Akuamoah Boateng, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72804 Digital Twin of a Teaching and Learning Robotics Lab] [Robotite õpetamise ja õppimise labori digitaalne kaksik], BS thesis, 2021
*Karina Sein, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72102 Eestikeelse kõnesünteesi võimaldamine robootika arendusplatvormil ROS] [Enabling Estonian speech synthesis on the Robot Operating System (ROS)], BS thesis, 2020
*Ranno Mäesepp, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72100 Takistuste vältimise lahendus õpperobotile Robotont] [Obstacle avoidance solution for educational robot platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2020
*Igor Rybalskii, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72060 Gesture Detection Software for Human-Robot Collaboration] [Žestituvastus tarkvara inimese ja roboti koostööks], BS thesis, 2020
*Meelis Pihlap, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64292 Mitme roboti koostöö funktsionaalsuste väljatöötamine tarkvararaamistikule TeMoto] [Multi-robot collaboration functionalities for robot software development framework TeMoto], BS thesis, 2019
*Kaarel Mark, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64290 Liitreaalsuse kasutamine tootmisprotsessis asukohtade määramisel] [Augmented reality for location determination in manufacturing], BS thesis, 2019
*Kätriin Julle, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64279 Roboti KUKA youBot riistvara ja ROS-tarkvara uuendamine] [Upgrading robot KUKA youBot’s hardware and ROS-software], BS thesis, 2019
*Georg Astok, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64274 Roboti juhtimine virtuaalreaalsuses kasutades ROS-raamistikku] [Creating virtual reality user interface using only ROS framework], BS thesis, 2019
*Martin Hallist, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64275 Robotipõhine kaugkohalolu käte liigutuste ülekandmiseks] [Teleoperation robot for arms motions], BS thesis, 2019
*Ahmed Hassan Helmy Mohamed, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/63946 Software integration of autonomous robot system for mixing and serving drinks] [Jooke valmistava ja serveeriva robotsüsteemi tarkvaralahendus], BS thesis, 2019
*Kristo Allaje, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60294 Draiveripakett käte jälgimise seadme Leap Motion™ kontroller kasutamiseks robootika arendusplatvormil ROS] [Driver package for using Leap Motion™ controller on the robotics development platform ROS], BS thesis, 2018
*Martin Maidla, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60288 Avatud robotiarendusplatvormi Robotont omniliikumise ja odomeetria arendamine] [Omnimotion and odometry development for open robot development platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2018
*Raid Vellerind, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/56559 Avatud robotiarendusplatvormi ROS võimekuse loomine Tartu Ülikooli Robotexi robootikaplatvormile] [ROS driver development for the University of Tartu’s Robotex robotics platform], BS thesis, 2017

[[Category:Theses Topics]]

Theses in Robotics

2024-12-05T12:36:31Z

Karl:

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= Projects in Advanced Robotics =
''The main objective of the follwing projects is to give students experience in working with advanced robotics tehcnology. Our group is active in several R&D projects involving human-robot collaboration, intuitive teleoperation of robots, and autonomous navigation of unmanned mobile platforms. Our main software platforms are [http://www.ros.org/ Robot Operating System (ROS)] for developing software for advanced robot systems and [http://gazebosim.org/ Gazebo] for running realistic robotic simulations.''<br><br>
For further information, contact [[User:Karl|Karl Kruusamäe]].

The following is not an exhaustive list of all available thesis/research topics.

== Highlighted theses topics for 2024/2025 study year ==
# [[#ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers|ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers]]
# [[#SemuBOT: multiple topics|SemuBOT: multiple topics]]
# [[#ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface|ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface]]
# [[#Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education|Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education]]
# [[#Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle|Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle]]
# [[#Mixed-reality scene creation for vehicle teleoperation|Mixed-reality scene creation for vehicle teleoperation]]
# [[#NAO 'flippin'|NAO 'flippin']]

== List of potential thesis topics ==
Our inventory includes but is not limited to:
<gallery mode="packed">
File:Youbot.png|120px|thumb|KUKA youBot
File:Ur5_left.png|120px|thumb|Universal Robot UR5
File:Franka_Emika_Panda.jpg|120px|thumb|Franka Emika Panda
File:Clearpath_Jackal.jpg|120px|thumb|Clearpath Jackal
File:Kinova_KG-3_Gripper.jpg|120px|thumb|Kinova 3-finger gripper
File:Xarm7.jpg|120px|thumb|UFACTORY xArm7
File:Robotont_banner.png|120px|thumb|robotont
File:Turtlebot3-waffle-pi.jpg|thumb|TurtleBot3
File:Parrot-bebop-2.jpg|thumb|Parrot Bebop 2
</gallery>

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=== ROBOTONT: Docker-Driven ROS Environment Switching ===
This thesis focuses on integrating Docker containers to manage and switch between different ROS (Robot Operating System) environments on Robotont. Currently, ROS is installed natively on Robotont's Ubuntu-based onboard computer, limiting flexibility in system recovery and configuration switching. The goal is to develop a Docker-based solution that allows users to switch between ROS environments directly from Robotont’s existing low-level menu interface.
<hr>

=== ROBOTONT: designing and implementing a communication protocol for additional devices ===
Robotont currently includes a designated area on its front for attaching additional devices, such as an ultrasonic range finder, a servo motor connected to an Arduino, or a MikroBUS device. This thesis aims to design and implement a standard communication protocol that will enable seamless integration and control of these devices through the high-level ROS framework running on Robotont’s onboard computer.
<hr>

=== ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers ===
Currently ROBOTONT uses Intel NUC as an onboard computer. The goal of this thesis is to validate Robotont's software stack on alternative compute devices (e.g. Raspi4, Intel Compute Stick, and NVIDIA Jetson Nano) and benchmark their performance for the most popular Robotont use-case demos (e.g. webapp teleop, ar-tag steering, 2D mapping, and 3D mapping). The objetive is to propose at least two different compute solutions: one that optimizes cost and another that optimizes for the performance.
<hr>

=== ROBOTONT Lite ===
The goal of this thesis is to optimize ROBOTONT platform for cost by replacing the onboard compute and sensor with low-cost alternatives but ensuring ROS/ROS2 software compatibility.
<hr>

=== ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface ===
The goal of this thesis is to integrate graphical programming solution (e.g. Scratch or Blockly) to enable programming of Robotont by non-experts. E.g. https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2011.13706
<hr>

=== SemuBOT: multiple topics ===
In 2023/2024 many topics are developed to support the development of open-source humanoid robot project SemuBOT (https://www.facebook.com/semubotmtu/)
<hr>

=== Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education ===
Potential Topics:
* Enhance the Robot's Speech/Natural Language Capabilities
* Build a Local Language Model for the RSC
* Develop and Program the Robot’s Behavior and Personality
* Build a Digital Twin Simulation for Multimodal Interaction
* Explore the Use of the RSC as an Affective Robot to Address Students’ Academic Emotions
* Explore and Implement Cybersecurity Measures for Social Robot

[https://github.com/orgs/RobotStudyCompanion/discussions/3 More info on Github] | reach out to farnaz.baksh@ut.ee for more info
<hr>

=== ROBOTONT: Quick launch demo suite and the final complete release of its ROS1 software ===
The goal of this thesis is to refine existing robotont demos (e.g. ar-tag steering, follow-the-leader, dancing-with-robot, LEAP-based control etc) and package them in an easy to use way for quick deployment by anyone during public events such as science popularization workshops and school visits.
The results of this work will be packaged as the final ROS1 release of Robotont software as the EOL for ROS1 is in May 2025.
<hr>

=== ROBOTONT: ROS support, demos, and educational materials for open-source mobile robot ===
[[Image:RosLarge.png|left|100px|ROS]]
The project involves many potential theses topic on open-source robot platform ROBOTONT. The nature of the thesis can be software development to improve the platform's capabilites, simulation of specific scenarios, and/or demonstration of ROBOTONT in real-life setting. A more detailed thesis topic will be outlined during in-person meeting<br><br>
[[Image:Ros_equation.png|x100px|What is ROS?]]
<hr>

=== Virtual reality user interface (VRUI) for intuitive teleoperation system ===
[[Image:LeapMotion.png|200px|thumb|right|Detecting 2 hands with Leap Motion Controller]]
Enhancing the user-experience of a virtual reality UI developed by [https://github.com/ut-ims-robotics/vrui_rviz Georg Astok]. Potentially adding [http://www.osvr.org/hardware-devs.html virtual reality capability] to a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L25HHFd00rc gesture- and natural-language-based robot teleoperation system].
<br>
[[Image:Temoto-working-principle-in-pics.png|x160px|Gesture-based teleoperation]]
<hr>
=== Health monitor for intuitive telerobot ===
Intelligent status and error handling for an intuitive telerobotic system.
<hr>
=== 3D scanning of industrial objects ===
Using laser sensors and cameras to create accurate models of industrial products for quality control or further processing.
<hr>
=== Modeling humans for human-robot interaction ===
True human-robot collaboration means that the robot must understand the actions, intention, and state of its human partner. This work invovlves using cameras and other human sensors for digitally representing and modelling humans. There are multiple stages for modeling: a) physical models of human kinematics and dynamics; b) higher level-models for recognizing human intent.<br>
[[Image:Skeletal ROS.PNG|x160px|ROS & Kinect & Skeleton-Markers Package]]
<hr>
=== Robotic avatar for telepresence ===
Integrating hand gestures and head movements to control a robot avatar in virtual reality user interface.
<hr>
=== Detection of hardware and software resources for smart integration of robots ===
Vast majority of today’s robotic applications rely on hard-coded device and algorithm usage. This project focuses on developing a Resource Snooper software, that can detect addition or removal of resources for the benefit of dynamic reconfiguration of robotic systems. This project is developed as a subsystem of [https://utnuclearroboticspublic.github.io/temoto2/index.html TeMoto].
<hr>
=== Sonification of feedback during teleoperation of robots ===
Humans are used to receiving auditory feedback in their everyday lives. It helps us make decision and be aware of potential dangers. Telerobotic interfaces can deploy the same idea to improve the Situational Awareness and robotic task efficiency. The thesis project involves a study about different sonification solutions and implementation of it in a telerobotic application using ROS.
<hr>
=== Human-Robot and Robot-Robot collaboration applications ===
Creating a demo or analysis of software capabilities related to human-robot or tobot-robot teams
* human-robot collaborative assembly
* distributed mapping; analysis and demo of existing ROS (e.g., segmap https://youtu.be/JJhEkIA1xSE) packages for multi-robot mapping
* Inaccessible region teamwork
**youbot+drone - a drone maps the environment (for example a maze) and ground vehicle uses this information to traverse the maze
**youbot+robotont - youbot cannot go up ledges but it can lift smaller robot, such as robotont, up a ledge.
<hr>

=== Mirroring human hand movements on industrial robots ===
The goal of this project is to integrate continuous control of industrial robot manipulator with a gestural telerobotics interface. The recommended tools for this thesis project are Leap Motion Controller or a standard web camera, Ultraleap, Universal Robot UR5 manipulator, and ROS.
<hr>
=== ROBOTONT: TeMoto for robotont ===
Swarm-management and UMRF-based task loading for robotont using [https://github.com/temoto-framework TeMoto] framework.
<hr>

=== Enhancing teleoperation control interface with augmented cues to provoke caution===
The task is to create a telerobot control interface where video feed from the remote site and/or a mixed-reality scene is augmented with visual cues to provoke caution in human operator.
<hr>
=== Robot-to-human interaction ===
As robots and autonomous machines start sharing the same space a humans, their actions need to be understood by the people occupying the same space. For instance, a human worker needs to understand what the robot partner is planning next or a pedestrian needs to clearly comprehend the behaviour of a driverless vehicle. To reduce the ambiguity, the robot needs mechanisms to convey its intent (whatever it is going to do next). The aim of the thesis is to outline existing methods for machines to convey their intent and develop a unified model interface for expressing that intent.
<hr>
=== Gaze-based handover prediction ===
When human needs to pass an object to a robot manipulator, the robot must understand where in 3D space the object handover occurs and then plan an appropriate motion. Human gaze can be used as the input for predicting which object to track. This thesis activities involve camera-based eye tracking and safe motion-planning.
<hr>
=== Real-world demonstrator for MIR+UR+TeMoto integration ===
Integration of mobile manipulator (MIR100 + UR5e + Robotiq gripper) to demonstrate TeMoto in a collaborative application.
<hr>
=== ROBOTONT: Human-height human-robot interface for Robotont ground robot ===
Robotont is an ankle-high flat mobile robot. For humans to interact with Robotont, there is a need for a compact and lightweight mechanical structure that is tall enough for comfortable human-robot interaction. The objective of the thesis is to develop the mechanical designs and build prototypes that ensure stable operation and meet the aesthetic requirements for use in public places.
<hr>
=== Stratos Explore Ultraleap demonstrator for robotics ===
The aim of this thesis is to systematically analyze the strengths and limitations of the Stratos Explore Ultraleap device in the context of controlling a robot. Subsequently implement a demonstrator application for showing off its applicability for robot control.
<hr>
=== Mixed-reality scene creation for vehicle teleoperation ===
Fusing different sensory feeds for creating high-usability teleoperation scene.
<hr>
=== Validation study for AR-based robot user-interfaces ===
Designing and carrying out a user study to validate the functionality and usability of an human-robot interface.
<hr>
=== Replication of the MIT Hydra demo ===
The goal of the thesis is to use the Hydra software package and integrate it for a robot used at IMS Robotics (e.g., TIAGo, Jackal, Robotont).
<br>Hydra takes sensor data in input (stereo or RGB-D camera images and IMU data) and produces a hierarchical model of the environment, by estimating the trajectory of the robot (including loop closures), building a metric-semantic 3D mesh, and segmenting objects, places, and rooms in an indoor environment. These representations are combined into a 3D scene graph, which enables novel approaches for hierarchical loop closure detection and ensures the representations remain consistent after loop closure. Hydra is implemented in C++ and is ROS-compatible. It uses a neural-network based image segmentation front-end, but it otherwise relies on an efficient and multi-threaded CPU-based implementation, which is suitable for mobile robot deployment.
<br>LINKS:
<br>Video: https://youtu.be/qZg2lSeTuvM
<br>Code: https://github.com/MIT-SPARK/Hydra
<br>Paper: http://www.roboticsproceedings.org/rss18/p050.pdf
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=== Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle ===
The goal of this thesis is to develop the methodology for measuring the operator's situation awareness while operating an autonomous urban vehicle. Potential metrics could include driving accuracy, speed, and latency. This thesis will be conducted as part of the activities at the [https://adl.cs.ut.ee Autonomous Driving Lab].
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=== NAO 'flippin' ===
The University of Tartu has a set of [https://www.aldebaran.com/en/nao NAO robots], which have been lying on shelves for some years now. It is time to make these robots into functional social robots that can be used, e.g., for children's communication therapy or as buddies for the elderly. The goal of this thesis is to test and upgrade all the NAO robots to functional condition.
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= Completed projects =
== PhD theses ==
*Houman Masnavi, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/91394 Visibility aware navigation] [Nähtavust arvestav navigatsioon], PhD thesis, 2023
*Robert Valner, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/105994 Design of TeMoto, a software framework for dependable, adaptive, and collaborative autonomous robots] [TeMoto – töökindlate, adaptiivsete ja koostöövõimeliste autonoomsete robotite arendamise tarkvararaamistik], PhD thesis, 2024

== Masters's theses ==
*Robert Allik, Validation of NoMaD as a Global Planner for Mobile Robots, MS thesis, 2024
*Rauno Põlluäär, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=79393 Designing and Implementing a Bird’s-eye View Interface for a Self-driving Vehicle’s Teleoperation System] [Isejuhtiva sõiduki kaugjuhtimissüsteemile linnuvaate kasutajaliidese loomine], MS thesis, 2024
*Eva Mõtshärg, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=77385 3D-prinditava kere disain ja analüüs vabavaralisele haridusrobotile Robotont] [Design and Analysis of a 3D Printable Chassis for the Open Source Educational Robot Robotont], MS thesis, 2023
*Farnaz Baksh, [https://dspace.ut.ee/items/a7a9cc15-27e9-450c-94e8-3267f0c95c56 An Open-source Robotic Study Companion for University Students] [Avatud lähtekoodiga robotõpikaaslane üliõpilastele], MS thesis, 2023
*Igor Rybalskii, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83028 Augmented reality (AR) for enabling human-robot collaboration with ROS robots] [Liitreaalsus inimese ja roboti koostöö võimaldamiseks ROS-i robotitega], MS thesis, 2022
*Md. Maniruzzaman, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83025 Object search and retrieval in indoor environment using a Mobile Manipulator] [Objektide otsimine ja teisaldamine siseruumides mobiilse manipulaatori abil], MS thesis, 2022
*Allan Kustavus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72651 Design and Implementation of a Generalized Resource Management Architecture in the TeMoto Software Framework] [Üldise ressursihalduri disain ja teostus TeMoto tarkvara raamistikule], MS thesis, 2021
*Kristina Meister, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72350 External human-vehicle interaction - a study in the context of an autonomous ride-hailing service], MS thesis, 2021
*Muhammad Usman, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72126 Development of an Optimization-Based Motion Planner and Its ROS Interface for a Non-Holonomic Mobile Manipulator] [Optimeerimisele baseeruva liikumisplaneerija arendamine ja selle ROSi liides mitteholonoomse mobiilse manipulaatori jaoks], MS thesis, 2020
*Maarika Oidekivi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72119 Masina kavatsuse väljendamine ja tõlgendamine] [Communicating and interpreting machine intent], MS thesis, 2020
*Houman Masnavi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72118 Multi-Robot Motion Planning for Shared Payload Transportation] [Rajaplaneerimine multi-robot süsteemile jagatud lasti transportimisel], MS thesis, 2020
*Fabian Ernesto Parra Gil, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72112 Implementation of Robot Manager Subsystem for Temoto Software Framework] [Robotite Halduri alamsüsteemi väljatöötamine tarkvararaamistikule TEMOTO], MS thesis, 2020
*Zafarullah, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72125 Gaze Assisted Neural Network based Prediction of End-Point of Human Reaching Trajectories], MS thesis, 2020
*Madis K Nigol, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64339 Õppematerjalid robotplatvormile Robotont] [Study materials for robot platform Robotont], MS thesis, 2019
*Renno Raudmäe, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64341 Avatud robotplatvorm Robotont] [Open source robotics platform Robotont], MS thesis, 2019
*Asif Sattar, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64352 Human detection and distance estimation with monocular camera using YOLOv3 neural network] [Inimeste tuvastamine ning kauguse hindamine kasutades kaamerat ning YOLOv3 tehisnärvivõrku], MS thesis, 2019
*Ragnar Margus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64337 Kergliiklusvahendite jagamisteenuseks vajaliku positsioneerimismooduli loomine ja uurimine] [Develoment and testing of a IoT module for electric vehicle sharing service], MS thesis, 2019
*Pavel Šumejko, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64320 Robust Solution for Extrinsic Calibration of a 2D Laser-Rangefinder and a Monocular USB Camera] [Meetod 2D laserkaugusmõõdiku ja USB-kaamera väliseks kalibreerimiseks], MS thesis, 2019
*Dzvezdana Arsovska, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64321 Building an Efficient and Secure Software Supply Pipeline for Aerial Robotics Application] [Efektiivne ja turvaline tarkvaraarendusahel lennurobootika rakenduses], MS thesis, 2019
*Tõnis Tiimus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60713 Visuaalselt esilekutsutud potentsiaalidel põhinev aju-arvuti liides robootika rakendustes] [A VEP-based BCI for robotics applications], MS thesis, 2018
*Martin Appo, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60718 Hardware-agnostic compliant control ROS package for collaborative industrial manipulators] [Riistvarapaindlik ROSi tarkvarapakett tööstuslike robotite mööndlikuks juhtimiseks], MS thesis, 2018
*Hassan Mahmoud Shehawy Elhanash, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60711 Optical Tracking of Forearm for Classifying Fingers Poses] [Küünarvarre visuaalne jälgimine ennustamaks sõrmede asendeid], MS thesis, 2018

== Bachelor's theses ==
*Albert Unn, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=79937 Suhtlusvõimekuse arendamine sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot] [Developing the ability to communicate for SemuBot, a social humanoid robot], BS thesis, 2024
*Veronika-Marina Volynets, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99943 Development of Control Electronics and Program for Robotont's Height Adjustment Mechanism] [Juhtelektroonika ja programmi väljatöötamine Robotondi kõrguse reguleerimise mehhanismile], BS thesis, 2024
*Nikita Kurenkov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99880 Flexible Screen Integration and Development of Neck Movement Mechanism for Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Humanoidroboti näo lahenduse leidmine ja rakendamine; humanoidroboti jaoks kaela mehhanismi väljatöötamine], BS thesis, 2024
*Elchin Huseynov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99668 Design and Control of a Social Humanoid Robot - SemuBot’s Hand] [Sotsiaalse Humanoidroboti Disain ja Juhtimine - SemuBoti Käsi], BS thesis, 2024
*Veronika Podliesnova, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99636 Real-Time Detection of Robot Failures by Monitoring Operator’s Brain Activity with EEG-based Brain-Computer Interface] [Reaalajas Robotirikke Tuvastamine Operaatori Ajutegevuse Jälgimise teel EEG-põhise Aju-Arvuti Liidese abil], BS thesis, 2024
*Märten Josh Peedimaa, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Rhea: An Open-Source Table Tennis Ball Launcher Robot for Multiball Training] [Avatud lähtekoodiga lauatennise palliviske robot mitmikpall treenimiseks], BS thesis, 2024
*Karl Sander Vinkel, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Laadimisjaama ja transportkesta väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of charging dock and transport case for Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Raimo Köidam, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Valguslahenduse tarkvara väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of light solution software for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Robert Valge, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Toitepinge ja tarbevoolu monitoorimine ning toitehalduse püsivara loomine õpperobotil Robotont] [Monitoring supply voltage and current consumption and creating firmware for Robotont’s power management system], BS thesis, 2024
*Leonid Tšigrinski, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Õpperoboti Robotont püsivara arhitektuuri uuendamine] [Education robot "Robotont" firmware architecture updating], BS thesis, 2024
*Andres Sakk, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Avatud robotplatvormi Robotont 3 kasutajaliidese väljatöötamine] [Development of a user interface for the open robotics platform Robotont 3], BS thesis, 2024
*Kaur Kullamäe, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Elektroonikalahendus ja püsivara robotkäe juhtimiseks sotsiaalsel humanoidrobotil SemuBot] [Building the SemuBot arm electronics system], BS thesis, 2024
*Kristjan Madis Kask, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Käe mehaanika disain sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot] [Arm mechanics design for social humanoid robot SemuBot], BS thesis, 2024
*Sven-Ervin Paap, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet ROS2 draiver õpperobotile Robotont] [ROS2 driver for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Timur Nizamov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99592 Audio System for the Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Helisüsteem sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot], BS thesis, 2024
*Georgs Narbuts, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99554 Holonomic Motion Drive System of a Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Sotsiaalse humanoidroboti SemuBoti holonoomne liikuv ajamisüsteem], BS thesis, 2024
*Iryna Hurova, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90638 Kitting station of the learning factory] [Õppetehase komplekteerimisjaam], BS thesis, 2023
*Paola Avalos Conchas, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90641 Payload transportation system of a learning factory] [Õppetehase kasuliku koorma transpordisüsteem], BS thesis, 2023
*Pille Pärnalaas, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93431 Pöördpõik ajami arendus robotplatvormile Robotont] [Development of swerve drive for robotic platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Priit Rooden, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93432 Autonoomse laadimislahenduse väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of an autonomous charging solution for the robot platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Marko Muro, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93429 Robotondi akulahenduse ning 12 V pingeregulaatori prototüüpimine] [Prototyping battery solution and 12 V voltage regulator for Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Danel Leppenen, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93427 Nav2 PYIF: Python-based Motion Planning for ROS 2 Navigation 2] [Nav 2 PYIF: Pythoni põhine liikumise planeerija ROS 2 Navigation 2-le], BS thesis, 2023
*Kertrud Geddily Küüt, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93424 Kõrgust reguleeriv mehhanism Robotondile] [Height adjusting mechanism for Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Ingvar Drikkit, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93421 Lisaseadmete võimekuse arendamine haridusrobotile Robotont] [Developing add-on device support for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Kristo Pool, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93430 MoveIt 2 õppematerjalid] [Learning materials for MoveIt 2], BS thesis, 2023
*Erki Veeväli, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93434 Development of a Continuous Teleoperation System for Urban Road Vehicle] [Linnasõiduki pideva kaugjuhtimissüsteemi arendus], BS thesis, 2023
*Aleksandra Doroshenko, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93420 Haiglates inimesi juhatava roboti disain] [Hospital guide robot design], BS thesis, 2023
*Hui Shi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83043 Expanding the Open-source ROS Software Pack age opencv_apps with Dedicated Blob Detection Functionality] [Avatud lähtekoodiga ROS-i tarkvarakimbu opencv_apps laiendamine laigutuvasti funktsioonaalsusega], BS thesis, 2022
*Dāvis Krūmiņš, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83040 Web-based learning and software development environment for remote access of ROS robots] [Veebipõhine õppe- ja tarkvaraarenduse keskkond ROS robotite juurdepääsuks kaugteel], BS thesis, 2022
*Anna Jakovleva, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83037 Roboquiz - an interactive human-robot game] [Roboquiz - interaktiivne inimese ja roboti mäng], BS thesis, 2022
*Kristjan Laht, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=74702&year=2022Robot Localization with Fiducial Markers] [Roboti lokaliseerimine koordinaatmärkidega], BS thesis, 2022
*Hans Pärtel Pani, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83008 ROS draiver pehmerobootika haaratsile] [ROS Driver for Soft Robotic Gripper], BS thesis, 2022
*Markus Erik Sügis, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83015 Jagatud juhtimise põhimõttel realiseeritud robotite kaugjuhtimissüsteem] [A continuous teleoperating system based on shared control concept], BS thesis, 2022
*Taaniel Küla, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83007 ROS2 platvormile keevitusroboti tarkvara portotüübi loomine kasutades UR5 robot-manipulaatorit] [Welding robot software prototype for ROS2 using UR5 robot arm], BS thesis, 2022
*Rauno Põlluäär, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72672 Veebirakendus-põhine kasutajaliides avatud robotplatvormi Robotont juhtimiseks ja haldamiseks] [Web application-based user interface for controlling and managing open-source robotics platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2021
*Hendrik Olesk, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72664 Nägemisulatuses kaugjuhitava mobiilse robotmanipulaatori kasutajamugavuse tõstmine] [Improving the usability of a mobile manipulator robot for line-of-sight remote control], BS thesis, 2021
*Tarvi Tepandi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72665 Segareaalsusel põhinev kasutajaliides mobiilse roboti kaugjuhtimiseks Microsoft HoloLens 2 vahendusel] [Mixed-reality user interface for teleoperating mobile robots with Microsoft HoloLens 2], BS thesis, 2021
*Rudolf Põldma, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72674 Tartu linna Narva maantee ringristmiku digikaksik] [Digital twin for Narva street roundabout in Tartu], BS thesis, 2021
*Kwasi Akuamoah Boateng, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72804 Digital Twin of a Teaching and Learning Robotics Lab] [Robotite õpetamise ja õppimise labori digitaalne kaksik], BS thesis, 2021
*Karina Sein, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72102 Eestikeelse kõnesünteesi võimaldamine robootika arendusplatvormil ROS] [Enabling Estonian speech synthesis on the Robot Operating System (ROS)], BS thesis, 2020
*Ranno Mäesepp, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72100 Takistuste vältimise lahendus õpperobotile Robotont] [Obstacle avoidance solution for educational robot platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2020
*Igor Rybalskii, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72060 Gesture Detection Software for Human-Robot Collaboration] [Žestituvastus tarkvara inimese ja roboti koostööks], BS thesis, 2020
*Meelis Pihlap, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64292 Mitme roboti koostöö funktsionaalsuste väljatöötamine tarkvararaamistikule TeMoto] [Multi-robot collaboration functionalities for robot software development framework TeMoto], BS thesis, 2019
*Kaarel Mark, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64290 Liitreaalsuse kasutamine tootmisprotsessis asukohtade määramisel] [Augmented reality for location determination in manufacturing], BS thesis, 2019
*Kätriin Julle, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64279 Roboti KUKA youBot riistvara ja ROS-tarkvara uuendamine] [Upgrading robot KUKA youBot’s hardware and ROS-software], BS thesis, 2019
*Georg Astok, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64274 Roboti juhtimine virtuaalreaalsuses kasutades ROS-raamistikku] [Creating virtual reality user interface using only ROS framework], BS thesis, 2019
*Martin Hallist, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64275 Robotipõhine kaugkohalolu käte liigutuste ülekandmiseks] [Teleoperation robot for arms motions], BS thesis, 2019
*Ahmed Hassan Helmy Mohamed, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/63946 Software integration of autonomous robot system for mixing and serving drinks] [Jooke valmistava ja serveeriva robotsüsteemi tarkvaralahendus], BS thesis, 2019
*Kristo Allaje, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60294 Draiveripakett käte jälgimise seadme Leap Motion™ kontroller kasutamiseks robootika arendusplatvormil ROS] [Driver package for using Leap Motion™ controller on the robotics development platform ROS], BS thesis, 2018
*Martin Maidla, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60288 Avatud robotiarendusplatvormi Robotont omniliikumise ja odomeetria arendamine] [Omnimotion and odometry development for open robot development platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2018
*Raid Vellerind, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/56559 Avatud robotiarendusplatvormi ROS võimekuse loomine Tartu Ülikooli Robotexi robootikaplatvormile] [ROS driver development for the University of Tartu’s Robotex robotics platform], BS thesis, 2017

[[Category:Theses Topics]]

Robotics

2024-11-21T13:29:59Z

Karl: /* Selected publications */

== Goal and motivation for robotics at IMS Lab ==
[[Image:Ims-robotics logo on white.png|thumb|300px]]
Robots are developed for improving the quality of our lives. Human-Robot Collaboration encompasses developing usable robots that make our everyday lives easier. Collaborative robots share their autonomy with human partners, thus improving the efficiency and quality of work in areas such as flexible manufacturing, logistics, domestic assistance, healthcare, and teleoperation in hazardous environments. We have extensive experience in research and technology of every aspect of robotics: designing electronics, mechanical engineering, software development, system integration, device building, education, and training.

== Highlights ==
* [https://github.com/temoto-framework/temoto TeMoto], framework for dependable robotics,
* omnidirectional [http://robotont.ut.ee robotont] platform for education and research in ROS,
* [https://semubot.ee/ SemuBot] - Estonia's first socially-assistive humanoid robot
* Self-deployable Habitat for Extreme Environments ([http://www.shee.eu SHEE]),
* Massive open online courses (MOOC) about robotics in Estonia (https://sisu.ut.ee/robot & https://sisu.ut.ee/rosak/).
[[#Portfolio|Jump to portfolio]]

== Capabilities ==
=== Equipment ===
Our inventory includes but is not limited to:
<gallery mode="packed">
File:Youbot.png|120px|thumb|KUKA youBot
File:Ur5_left.png|120px|thumb|Universal Robot UR5
File:Franka_Emika_Panda.jpg|120px|thumb|Franka Emika Panda
File:Clearpath_Jackal.jpg|120px|thumb|Clearpath Jackal
File:Kinova_KG-3_Gripper.jpg|120px|thumb|Kinova 3-finger gripper
File:Xarm7.jpg|120px|thumb|UFACTORY xArm7
File:Robotont_banner.png|120px|thumb|robotont
File:Turtlebot3-waffle-pi.jpg|thumb|TurtleBot3
File:Parrot-bebop-2.jpg|thumb|Parrot Bebop 2
</gallery>

* PAL Robotics TIAGo
* MiR100
* Robotiq 2F
* ClearBot
* OSVR
* Oculus Rift
* Intel RealSense, Kinect, Leap Motion Controller, Ouster OS-1

=== Skills ===
* ROS (Robot Operating System)
* Full robotics system development
* Hardware integration
* Process automation
* Motion planning and control theory
* System identification
* Data fusion
* Electronics design
* Simulations and digital twins
* Algorithm development
* Scientific publication
* ROS and engineering trainings

== Primary contact ==

{{Team|
{{TeamMember|Karl|Karl Kruusamäe|associate professor of robotics engineering}}
{{TeamMember|Alvo|Alvo Aabloo|professor, head of the IMS lab}}
}}

== Student projects ==
We always welcome new motivated students who are interested in robotics to join our team. We offer student projects on the following general topics:
* intuitive teleoperation interfaces,
* collaborative robotics for flexible manufacturing,
* social robotics,
* autonomous ground vehicles,
* autonomous drones,
* robotics education.
A list of potential student projects in '''[[student projects in robotics|robotics]]''' or '''[[Soft_robotics_student_projects|soft robotics]]'''.

== Portfolio ==
===Selected projects===
* [https://github.com/temoto-framework/temoto TeMoto] - framework for building dependable robotic applications for facilitating human-robot collaboration and autonomy (in collaboration with the [http://robotics.me.utexas.edu/ Nuclear and Applied Robotics Group at UT-Austin]).
* [https://semubot.ee/ SemuBot] - Estonia's first socially-assistive humanoid robot
* [https://www.yanu.ai/ Yanu] - fully autonomous robot empowered bartending unit
* [https://robotont.ut.ee robotont] - open source omnidirectional mobile robot platform
* [https://spacearchitect.org/portfolio-item/self-deployable-habitat-for-extreme-environments/ SHEE] - '''S'''elf-deployable '''H'''abitat for '''E'''xtreme '''E'''nvironments, aka "the Mars house"

=== Selected publications ===
* Dāvis Krūmiņš, Sandra Schumann, Veiko Vunder, Rauno Põlluäär, Kristjan Laht, Renno Raudmäe, Alvo Aabloo, Karl Kruusamäe (2024) {{doi-inline|10.1109/TLT.2024.3381858|Open remote web lab for learning robotics and ROS with physical and simulated robots in an authentic developer environment}}, ''IEEE Transactions on Learning Technologies'' '''17''', 1325 - 1338.
*Selma Wanna, Fabian Parra, Robert Valner, Karl Kruusamäe, Mitch Pryor (2024) {{doi-inline|10.1080/01691864.2024.2366974|Unlocking underrepresented use-cases for large language model-driven human-robot task planning}}, ''Advanced Robotics'' '''38'''(18), 1335-1348.
* Houman Masnavi, Jatan Shrestha, Karl Kruusamäe, Arun Kumar Singh (2023) {{doi-inline|0.1109/LRA.2023.3312969|VACNA: Visibility-Aware Cooperative Navigation with Application in Inventory Management}}, ''IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters'' '''8'''(11), 7114 - 7121.
* Renno Raudmäe, Sandra Schumann, Veiko Vunder, Maarika Oidekivi, Madis Kaspar Nigol, Robert Valner, Houman Masnavi, Arun Kumar Singh, Alvo Aabloo, Karl Kruusamäe (2023) {{doi-inline|10.1016/j.ohx.2023.e00436|ROBOTONT–Open-source and ROS-supported omnidirectional mobile robot for education and research}}, ''HardwareX'' '''14''', e00436.
* Robert Valner, Houman Masnavi, Igor Rybalskii, Rauno Põlluäär, Erik Kõiv, Alvo Aabloo, Karl Kruusamäe, Arun Kumar Singh (2022) {{doi-inline|10.3389/frobt.2022.922835|Scalable and heterogenous mobile robot fleet-based task automation in crowded hospital environments—a field test}}, ''Frontiers in Robotics and AI'' '''9''', 922835.
* Robert Valner, Veiko Vunder, Alvo Aabloo, Mitch Pryor, Karl Kruusamäe (2022) {{doi-inline|10.1109/access.2022.3173647|TeMoto: A Software Framework for Adaptive and Dependable Robotic Autonomy With Dynamic Resource Management}}, ''IEEE Access'' '''10''', 51889 - 51907.
* Robert Valner, Jason Mario Dydynski, Sookyung Cho, Karl Kruusamäe (2021) {{doi-inline|10.1177/0018720820902293|Communication of Hazards in Mixed-Reality Telerobotic Systems: The Usage of Naturalistic Avoidance Cues in Driving Tasks}}, ''Human Factors: The Journal of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society'' '''63'''(4), 619-634.
* Veiko Vunder, Robert Valner, Conor McMahon, Karl Kruusamäe, Mitch Pryor (2018) {{doi-inline|10.1109/HSI.2018.8431062|Improved Situational Awareness in ROS using Panospheric Vision and Virtual Reality}}, ''2018 11th International Conference on Human System Interaction (HSI)'', 471 - 477.
[[Our_publications|Full list of publications]]

=== Outreach ===
* Massive open online course (MOOC) about ROS (Robot Operating System) robotics in Estonian (https://sisu.ut.ee/rosak).
* Massive open online course (MOOC) about robotics in Estonian (https://sisu.ut.ee/robot).
* Professional [https://sisu.ut.ee/ros ROS trainings] in Estonia
* [http://www.robootika.ee/ School Robotics]

[[Category:IMS-robotics]]

Robotics

2024-11-21T13:23:31Z

Karl: /* Selected publications */

== Goal and motivation for robotics at IMS Lab ==
[[Image:Ims-robotics logo on white.png|thumb|300px]]
Robots are developed for improving the quality of our lives. Human-Robot Collaboration encompasses developing usable robots that make our everyday lives easier. Collaborative robots share their autonomy with human partners, thus improving the efficiency and quality of work in areas such as flexible manufacturing, logistics, domestic assistance, healthcare, and teleoperation in hazardous environments. We have extensive experience in research and technology of every aspect of robotics: designing electronics, mechanical engineering, software development, system integration, device building, education, and training.

== Highlights ==
* [https://github.com/temoto-framework/temoto TeMoto], framework for dependable robotics,
* omnidirectional [http://robotont.ut.ee robotont] platform for education and research in ROS,
* [https://semubot.ee/ SemuBot] - Estonia's first socially-assistive humanoid robot
* Self-deployable Habitat for Extreme Environments ([http://www.shee.eu SHEE]),
* Massive open online courses (MOOC) about robotics in Estonia (https://sisu.ut.ee/robot & https://sisu.ut.ee/rosak/).
[[#Portfolio|Jump to portfolio]]

== Capabilities ==
=== Equipment ===
Our inventory includes but is not limited to:
<gallery mode="packed">
File:Youbot.png|120px|thumb|KUKA youBot
File:Ur5_left.png|120px|thumb|Universal Robot UR5
File:Franka_Emika_Panda.jpg|120px|thumb|Franka Emika Panda
File:Clearpath_Jackal.jpg|120px|thumb|Clearpath Jackal
File:Kinova_KG-3_Gripper.jpg|120px|thumb|Kinova 3-finger gripper
File:Xarm7.jpg|120px|thumb|UFACTORY xArm7
File:Robotont_banner.png|120px|thumb|robotont
File:Turtlebot3-waffle-pi.jpg|thumb|TurtleBot3
File:Parrot-bebop-2.jpg|thumb|Parrot Bebop 2
</gallery>

* PAL Robotics TIAGo
* MiR100
* Robotiq 2F
* ClearBot
* OSVR
* Oculus Rift
* Intel RealSense, Kinect, Leap Motion Controller, Ouster OS-1

=== Skills ===
* ROS (Robot Operating System)
* Full robotics system development
* Hardware integration
* Process automation
* Motion planning and control theory
* System identification
* Data fusion
* Electronics design
* Simulations and digital twins
* Algorithm development
* Scientific publication
* ROS and engineering trainings

== Primary contact ==

{{Team|
{{TeamMember|Karl|Karl Kruusamäe|associate professor of robotics engineering}}
{{TeamMember|Alvo|Alvo Aabloo|professor, head of the IMS lab}}
}}

== Student projects ==
We always welcome new motivated students who are interested in robotics to join our team. We offer student projects on the following general topics:
* intuitive teleoperation interfaces,
* collaborative robotics for flexible manufacturing,
* social robotics,
* autonomous ground vehicles,
* autonomous drones,
* robotics education.
A list of potential student projects in '''[[student projects in robotics|robotics]]''' or '''[[Soft_robotics_student_projects|soft robotics]]'''.

== Portfolio ==
===Selected projects===
* [https://github.com/temoto-framework/temoto TeMoto] - framework for building dependable robotic applications for facilitating human-robot collaboration and autonomy (in collaboration with the [http://robotics.me.utexas.edu/ Nuclear and Applied Robotics Group at UT-Austin]).
* [https://semubot.ee/ SemuBot] - Estonia's first socially-assistive humanoid robot
* [https://www.yanu.ai/ Yanu] - fully autonomous robot empowered bartending unit
* [https://robotont.ut.ee robotont] - open source omnidirectional mobile robot platform
* [https://spacearchitect.org/portfolio-item/self-deployable-habitat-for-extreme-environments/ SHEE] - '''S'''elf-deployable '''H'''abitat for '''E'''xtreme '''E'''nvironments, aka "the Mars house"

=== Selected publications ===
* Dāvis Krūmiņš, Sandra Schumann, Veiko Vunder, Rauno Põlluäär, Kristjan Laht, Renno Raudmäe, Alvo Aabloo, Karl Kruusamäe (2024) {{doi-inline|10.1109/TLT.2024.3381858|Open remote web lab for learning robotics and ROS with physical and simulated robots in an authentic developer environment}}, ''IEEE Transactions on Learning Technologies'' '''17''', 1325 - 1338.
* Houman Masnavi, Jatan Shrestha, Karl Kruusamäe, Arun Kumar Singh (2023) {{doi-inline|0.1109/LRA.2023.3312969|VACNA: Visibility-Aware Cooperative Navigation with Application in Inventory Management}}, ''IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters'' '''8'''(11), 7114 - 7121.
* Robert Valner, Houman Masnavi, Igor Rybalskii, Rauno Põlluäär, Erik Kõiv, Alvo Aabloo, Karl Kruusamäe, Arun Kumar Singh (2022) {{doi-inline|10.3389/frobt.2022.922835|Scalable and heterogenous mobile robot fleet-based task automation in crowded hospital environments—a field test}}, ''Frontiers in Robotics and AI'' '''9''', 922835.
* Robert Valner, Veiko Vunder, Alvo Aabloo, Mitch Pryor, Karl Kruusamäe (2022) {{doi-inline|10.1109/access.2022.3173647|TeMoto: A Software Framework for Adaptive and Dependable Robotic Autonomy With Dynamic Resource Management}}, ''IEEE Access'' '''10''', 51889 - 51907.
* Robert Valner, Jason Mario Dydynski, Sookyung Cho, Karl Kruusamäe (2021) {{doi-inline|10.1177/0018720820902293|Communication of Hazards in Mixed-Reality Telerobotic Systems: The Usage of Naturalistic Avoidance Cues in Driving Tasks}}, ''Human Factors: The Journal of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society'' '''63'''(4), 619-634.
* Veiko Vunder, Robert Valner, Conor McMahon, Karl Kruusamäe, Mitch Pryor (2018) {{doi-inline|10.1109/HSI.2018.8431062|Improved Situational Awareness in ROS using Panospheric Vision and Virtual Reality}}, ''2018 11th International Conference on Human System Interaction (HSI)'', 471 - 477.
* Karl Kruusamäe, Mitch Pryor (2016) {{doi-inline|10.1109/HSI.2016.7529630|High-precision telerobot with human-centered variable perspective and scalable gestural interface}}, ''2016 9th International Conference on Human System Interactions (HSI)'', 190-196.
[[Our_publications|Full list of publications]]

=== Outreach ===
* Massive open online course (MOOC) about ROS (Robot Operating System) robotics in Estonian (https://sisu.ut.ee/rosak).
* Massive open online course (MOOC) about robotics in Estonian (https://sisu.ut.ee/robot).
* Professional [https://sisu.ut.ee/ros ROS trainings] in Estonia
* [http://www.robootika.ee/ School Robotics]

[[Category:IMS-robotics]]

Robotics

2024-11-21T13:20:36Z

Karl:

== Goal and motivation for robotics at IMS Lab ==
[[Image:Ims-robotics logo on white.png|thumb|300px]]
Robots are developed for improving the quality of our lives. Human-Robot Collaboration encompasses developing usable robots that make our everyday lives easier. Collaborative robots share their autonomy with human partners, thus improving the efficiency and quality of work in areas such as flexible manufacturing, logistics, domestic assistance, healthcare, and teleoperation in hazardous environments. We have extensive experience in research and technology of every aspect of robotics: designing electronics, mechanical engineering, software development, system integration, device building, education, and training.

== Highlights ==
* [https://github.com/temoto-framework/temoto TeMoto], framework for dependable robotics,
* omnidirectional [http://robotont.ut.ee robotont] platform for education and research in ROS,
* [https://semubot.ee/ SemuBot] - Estonia's first socially-assistive humanoid robot
* Self-deployable Habitat for Extreme Environments ([http://www.shee.eu SHEE]),
* Massive open online courses (MOOC) about robotics in Estonia (https://sisu.ut.ee/robot & https://sisu.ut.ee/rosak/).
[[#Portfolio|Jump to portfolio]]

== Capabilities ==
=== Equipment ===
Our inventory includes but is not limited to:
<gallery mode="packed">
File:Youbot.png|120px|thumb|KUKA youBot
File:Ur5_left.png|120px|thumb|Universal Robot UR5
File:Franka_Emika_Panda.jpg|120px|thumb|Franka Emika Panda
File:Clearpath_Jackal.jpg|120px|thumb|Clearpath Jackal
File:Kinova_KG-3_Gripper.jpg|120px|thumb|Kinova 3-finger gripper
File:Xarm7.jpg|120px|thumb|UFACTORY xArm7
File:Robotont_banner.png|120px|thumb|robotont
File:Turtlebot3-waffle-pi.jpg|thumb|TurtleBot3
File:Parrot-bebop-2.jpg|thumb|Parrot Bebop 2
</gallery>

* PAL Robotics TIAGo
* MiR100
* Robotiq 2F
* ClearBot
* OSVR
* Oculus Rift
* Intel RealSense, Kinect, Leap Motion Controller, Ouster OS-1

=== Skills ===
* ROS (Robot Operating System)
* Full robotics system development
* Hardware integration
* Process automation
* Motion planning and control theory
* System identification
* Data fusion
* Electronics design
* Simulations and digital twins
* Algorithm development
* Scientific publication
* ROS and engineering trainings

== Primary contact ==

{{Team|
{{TeamMember|Karl|Karl Kruusamäe|associate professor of robotics engineering}}
{{TeamMember|Alvo|Alvo Aabloo|professor, head of the IMS lab}}
}}

== Student projects ==
We always welcome new motivated students who are interested in robotics to join our team. We offer student projects on the following general topics:
* intuitive teleoperation interfaces,
* collaborative robotics for flexible manufacturing,
* social robotics,
* autonomous ground vehicles,
* autonomous drones,
* robotics education.
A list of potential student projects in '''[[student projects in robotics|robotics]]''' or '''[[Soft_robotics_student_projects|soft robotics]]'''.

== Portfolio ==
===Selected projects===
* [https://github.com/temoto-framework/temoto TeMoto] - framework for building dependable robotic applications for facilitating human-robot collaboration and autonomy (in collaboration with the [http://robotics.me.utexas.edu/ Nuclear and Applied Robotics Group at UT-Austin]).
* [https://semubot.ee/ SemuBot] - Estonia's first socially-assistive humanoid robot
* [https://www.yanu.ai/ Yanu] - fully autonomous robot empowered bartending unit
* [https://robotont.ut.ee robotont] - open source omnidirectional mobile robot platform
* [https://spacearchitect.org/portfolio-item/self-deployable-habitat-for-extreme-environments/ SHEE] - '''S'''elf-deployable '''H'''abitat for '''E'''xtreme '''E'''nvironments, aka "the Mars house"

=== Selected publications ===
* Houman Masnavi, Jatan Shrestha, Karl Kruusamäe, Arun Kumar Singh (2023) {{doi-inline|0.1109/LRA.2023.3312969|VACNA: Visibility-Aware Cooperative Navigation with Application in Inventory Management}}, ''IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters'' '''8'''(11), 7114 - 7121.
* Robert Valner, Houman Masnavi, Igor Rybalskii, Rauno Põlluäär, Erik Kõiv, Alvo Aabloo, Karl Kruusamäe, Arun Kumar Singh (2022) {{doi-inline|10.3389/frobt.2022.922835|Scalable and heterogenous mobile robot fleet-based task automation in crowded hospital environments—a field test}}, ''Frontiers in Robotics and AI'' '''9''', 922835.
* Robert Valner, Veiko Vunder, Alvo Aabloo, Mitch Pryor, Karl Kruusamäe (2022) {{doi-inline|10.1109/access.2022.3173647|TeMoto: A Software Framework for Adaptive and Dependable Robotic Autonomy With Dynamic Resource Management}}, ''IEEE Access'' '''10''', 51889 - 51907.
* Robert Valner, Jason Mario Dydynski, Sookyung Cho, Karl Kruusamäe (2021) {{doi-inline|10.1177/0018720820902293|Communication of Hazards in Mixed-Reality Telerobotic Systems: The Usage of Naturalistic Avoidance Cues in Driving Tasks}}, ''Human Factors: The Journal of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society'' '''63'''(4), 619-634.
* Veiko Vunder, Robert Valner, Conor McMahon, Karl Kruusamäe, Mitch Pryor (2018) {{doi-inline|10.1109/HSI.2018.8431062|Improved Situational Awareness in ROS using Panospheric Vision and Virtual Reality}}, ''2018 11th International Conference on Human System Interaction (HSI)'', 471 - 477.
* Karl Kruusamäe, Mitch Pryor (2016) {{doi-inline|10.1109/HSI.2016.7529630|High-precision telerobot with human-centered variable perspective and scalable gestural interface}}, ''2016 9th International Conference on Human System Interactions (HSI)'', 190-196.
[[Our_publications|Full list of publications]]

=== Outreach ===
* Massive open online course (MOOC) about ROS (Robot Operating System) robotics in Estonian (https://sisu.ut.ee/rosak).
* Massive open online course (MOOC) about robotics in Estonian (https://sisu.ut.ee/robot).
* Professional [https://sisu.ut.ee/ros ROS trainings] in Estonia
* [http://www.robootika.ee/ School Robotics]

[[Category:IMS-robotics]]

Theses in Robotics

2024-09-13T11:07:50Z

Karl: /* ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface */

[[Category:IMS-robotics]]
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= Projects in Advanced Robotics =
''The main objective of the follwing projects is to give students experience in working with advanced robotics tehcnology. Our group is active in several R&D projects involving human-robot collaboration, intuitive teleoperation of robots, and autonomous navigation of unmanned mobile platforms. Our main software platforms are [http://www.ros.org/ Robot Operating System (ROS)] for developing software for advanced robot systems and [http://gazebosim.org/ Gazebo] for running realistic robotic simulations.''<br><br>
For further information, contact [[User:Karl|Karl Kruusamäe]].

The following is not an exhaustive list of all available thesis/research topics.

== Highlighted theses topics for 2024/2025 study year ==
# [[#ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers|ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers]]
# [[#SemuBOT: multiple topics|SemuBOT: multiple topics]]
# [[#ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface|ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface]]
# [[#Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education|Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education]]
# [[#Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle|Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle]]
# [[#Mixed-reality scene creation for vehicle teleoperation|Mixed-reality scene creation for vehicle teleoperation]]
# [[#NAO 'flippin'|NAO 'flippin']]

== List of potential thesis topics ==
Our inventory includes but is not limited to:
<gallery mode="packed">
File:Youbot.png|120px|thumb|KUKA youBot
File:Ur5_left.png|120px|thumb|Universal Robot UR5
File:Franka_Emika_Panda.jpg|120px|thumb|Franka Emika Panda
File:Clearpath_Jackal.jpg|120px|thumb|Clearpath Jackal
File:Kinova_KG-3_Gripper.jpg|120px|thumb|Kinova 3-finger gripper
File:Xarm7.jpg|120px|thumb|UFACTORY xArm7
File:Robotont_banner.png|120px|thumb|robotont
File:Turtlebot3-waffle-pi.jpg|thumb|TurtleBot3
File:Parrot-bebop-2.jpg|thumb|Parrot Bebop 2
</gallery>

<hr>
=== ROBOTONT: Docker-Driven ROS Environment Switching ===
This thesis focuses on integrating Docker containers to manage and switch between different ROS (Robot Operating System) environments on Robotont. Currently, ROS is installed natively on Robotont's Ubuntu-based onboard computer, limiting flexibility in system recovery and configuration switching. The goal is to develop a Docker-based solution that allows users to switch between ROS environments directly from Robotont’s existing low-level menu interface.
<hr>

=== ROBOTONT: designing and implementing a communication protocol for additional devices ===
Robotont currently includes a designated area on its front for attaching additional devices, such as an ultrasonic range finder, a servo motor connected to an Arduino, or a MikroBUS device. This thesis aims to design and implement a standard communication protocol that will enable seamless integration and control of these devices through the high-level ROS framework running on Robotont’s onboard computer.
<hr>

=== ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers ===
Currently ROBOTONT uses Intel NUC as an onboard computer. The goal of this thesis is to validate Robotont's software stack on alternative compute devices (e.g. Raspi4, Intel Compute Stick, and NVIDIA Jetson Nano) and benchmark their performance for the most popular Robotont use-case demos (e.g. webapp teleop, ar-tag steering, 2D mapping, and 3D mapping). The objetive is to propose at least two different compute solutions: one that optimizes cost and another that optimizes for the performance.
<hr>

=== ROBOTONT Lite ===
The goal of this thesis is to optimize ROBOTONT platform for cost by replacing the onboard compute and sensor with low-cost alternatives but ensuring ROS/ROS2 software compatibility.
<hr>

=== ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface ===
The goal of this thesis is to integrate graphical programming solution (e.g. Scratch or Blockly) to enable programming of Robotont by non-experts. E.g. https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2011.13706
<hr>

=== SemuBOT: multiple topics ===
In 2023/2024 many topics are developed to support the development of open-source humanoid robot project SemuBOT (https://www.facebook.com/semubotmtu/)
<hr>

=== Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education ===
Potential Topics:
* Enhancing the RSC Speech/NLP Capabilities
* Build the RSC Human-Robot Multimodal Interaction
* Developing the RSC Personalities/Behaviour
* Create a WebApp for Monitoring Student Performance via the RSC
* Exploring the RSC use as an Affective Robot with a focus on Students’ Academic Emotions
[https://github.com/Farnaz03/RoboticStudyCompanion Github] | reach out to farnaz.baksh@ut.ee for more info
<hr>

=== ROBOTONT: Quick launch demo suite and the final complete release of its ROS1 software ===
The goal of this thesis is to refine existing robotont demos (e.g. ar-tag steering, follow-the-leader, dancing-with-robot, LEAP-based control etc) and package them in an easy to use way for quick deployment by anyone during public events such as science popularization workshops and school visits.
The results of this work will be packaged as the final ROS1 release of Robotont software as the EOL for ROS1 is in May 2025.
<hr>

=== ROBOTONT: ROS support, demos, and educational materials for open-source mobile robot ===
[[Image:RosLarge.png|left|100px|ROS]]
The project involves many potential theses topic on open-source robot platform ROBOTONT. The nature of the thesis can be software development to improve the platform's capabilites, simulation of specific scenarios, and/or demonstration of ROBOTONT in real-life setting. A more detailed thesis topic will be outlined during in-person meeting<br><br>
[[Image:Ros_equation.png|x100px|What is ROS?]]
<hr>

=== Virtual reality user interface (VRUI) for intuitive teleoperation system ===
[[Image:LeapMotion.png|200px|thumb|right|Detecting 2 hands with Leap Motion Controller]]
Enhancing the user-experience of a virtual reality UI developed by [https://github.com/ut-ims-robotics/vrui_rviz Georg Astok]. Potentially adding [http://www.osvr.org/hardware-devs.html virtual reality capability] to a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L25HHFd00rc gesture- and natural-language-based robot teleoperation system].
<br>
[[Image:Temoto-working-principle-in-pics.png|x160px|Gesture-based teleoperation]]
<hr>
=== Health monitor for intuitive telerobot ===
Intelligent status and error handling for an intuitive telerobotic system.
<hr>
=== 3D scanning of industrial objects ===
Using laser sensors and cameras to create accurate models of industrial products for quality control or further processing.
<hr>
=== Modeling humans for human-robot interaction ===
True human-robot collaboration means that the robot must understand the actions, intention, and state of its human partner. This work invovlves using cameras and other human sensors for digitally representing and modelling humans. There are multiple stages for modeling: a) physical models of human kinematics and dynamics; b) higher level-models for recognizing human intent.<br>
[[Image:Skeletal ROS.PNG|x160px|ROS & Kinect & Skeleton-Markers Package]]
<hr>
=== Robotic avatar for telepresence ===
Integrating hand gestures and head movements to control a robot avatar in virtual reality user interface.
<hr>
=== Detection of hardware and software resources for smart integration of robots ===
Vast majority of today’s robotic applications rely on hard-coded device and algorithm usage. This project focuses on developing a Resource Snooper software, that can detect addition or removal of resources for the benefit of dynamic reconfiguration of robotic systems. This project is developed as a subsystem of [https://utnuclearroboticspublic.github.io/temoto2/index.html TeMoto].
<hr>
=== Sonification of feedback during teleoperation of robots ===
Humans are used to receiving auditory feedback in their everyday lives. It helps us make decision and be aware of potential dangers. Telerobotic interfaces can deploy the same idea to improve the Situational Awareness and robotic task efficiency. The thesis project involves a study about different sonification solutions and implementation of it in a telerobotic application using ROS.
<hr>
=== Human-Robot and Robot-Robot collaboration applications ===
Creating a demo or analysis of software capabilities related to human-robot or tobot-robot teams
* human-robot collaborative assembly
* distributed mapping; analysis and demo of existing ROS (e.g., segmap https://youtu.be/JJhEkIA1xSE) packages for multi-robot mapping
* Inaccessible region teamwork
**youbot+drone - a drone maps the environment (for example a maze) and ground vehicle uses this information to traverse the maze
**youbot+robotont - youbot cannot go up ledges but it can lift smaller robot, such as robotont, up a ledge.
<hr>

=== Mirroring human hand movements on industrial robots ===
The goal of this project is to integrate continuous control of industrial robot manipulator with a gestural telerobotics interface. The recommended tools for this thesis project are Leap Motion Controller or a standard web camera, Ultraleap, Universal Robot UR5 manipulator, and ROS.
<hr>
=== ROBOTONT: TeMoto for robotont ===
Swarm-management and UMRF-based task loading for robotont using [https://github.com/temoto-framework TeMoto] framework.
<hr>

=== Enhancing teleoperation control interface with augmented cues to provoke caution===
The task is to create a telerobot control interface where video feed from the remote site and/or a mixed-reality scene is augmented with visual cues to provoke caution in human operator.
<hr>
=== Robot-to-human interaction ===
As robots and autonomous machines start sharing the same space a humans, their actions need to be understood by the people occupying the same space. For instance, a human worker needs to understand what the robot partner is planning next or a pedestrian needs to clearly comprehend the behaviour of a driverless vehicle. To reduce the ambiguity, the robot needs mechanisms to convey its intent (whatever it is going to do next). The aim of the thesis is to outline existing methods for machines to convey their intent and develop a unified model interface for expressing that intent.
<hr>
=== Gaze-based handover prediction ===
When human needs to pass an object to a robot manipulator, the robot must understand where in 3D space the object handover occurs and then plan an appropriate motion. Human gaze can be used as the input for predicting which object to track. This thesis activities involve camera-based eye tracking and safe motion-planning.
<hr>
=== Real-world demonstrator for MIR+UR+TeMoto integration ===
Integration of mobile manipulator (MIR100 + UR5e + Robotiq gripper) to demonstrate TeMoto in a collaborative application.
<hr>
=== ROBOTONT: Human-height human-robot interface for Robotont ground robot ===
Robotont is an ankle-high flat mobile robot. For humans to interact with Robotont, there is a need for a compact and lightweight mechanical structure that is tall enough for comfortable human-robot interaction. The objective of the thesis is to develop the mechanical designs and build prototypes that ensure stable operation and meet the aesthetic requirements for use in public places.
<hr>
=== Stratos Explore Ultraleap demonstrator for robotics ===
The aim of this thesis is to systematically analyze the strengths and limitations of the Stratos Explore Ultraleap device in the context of controlling a robot. Subsequently implement a demonstrator application for showing off its applicability for robot control.
<hr>
=== Mixed-reality scene creation for vehicle teleoperation ===
Fusing different sensory feeds for creating high-usability teleoperation scene.
<hr>
=== Validation study for AR-based robot user-interfaces ===
Designing and carrying out a user study to validate the functionality and usability of an human-robot interface.
<hr>
=== Replication of the MIT Hydra demo ===
The goal of the thesis is to use the Hydra software package and integrate it for a robot used at IMS Robotics (e.g., TIAGo, Jackal, Robotont).
<br>Hydra takes sensor data in input (stereo or RGB-D camera images and IMU data) and produces a hierarchical model of the environment, by estimating the trajectory of the robot (including loop closures), building a metric-semantic 3D mesh, and segmenting objects, places, and rooms in an indoor environment. These representations are combined into a 3D scene graph, which enables novel approaches for hierarchical loop closure detection and ensures the representations remain consistent after loop closure. Hydra is implemented in C++ and is ROS-compatible. It uses a neural-network based image segmentation front-end, but it otherwise relies on an efficient and multi-threaded CPU-based implementation, which is suitable for mobile robot deployment.
<br>LINKS:
<br>Video: https://youtu.be/qZg2lSeTuvM
<br>Code: https://github.com/MIT-SPARK/Hydra
<br>Paper: http://www.roboticsproceedings.org/rss18/p050.pdf
<hr>

=== Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle ===
The goal of this thesis is to develop the methodology for measuring the operator's situation awareness while operating an autonomous urban vehicle. Potential metrics could include driving accuracy, speed, and latency. This thesis will be conducted as part of the activities at the [https://adl.cs.ut.ee Autonomous Driving Lab].
<hr>

=== NAO 'flippin' ===
The University of Tartu has a set of [https://www.aldebaran.com/en/nao NAO robots], which have been lying on shelves for some years now. It is time to make these robots into functional social robots that can be used, e.g., for children's communication therapy or as buddies for the elderly. The goal of this thesis is to test and upgrade all the NAO robots to functional condition.
<hr>

= Completed projects =
== PhD theses ==
*Houman Masnavi, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/91394 Visibility aware navigation] [Nähtavust arvestav navigatsioon], PhD thesis, 2023

== Masters's theses ==
*Robert Allik, Validation of NoMaD as a Global Planner for Mobile Robots, MS thesis, 2024
*Rauno Põlluäär, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=79393 Designing and Implementing a Bird’s-eye View Interface for a Self-driving Vehicle’s Teleoperation System] [Isejuhtiva sõiduki kaugjuhtimissüsteemile linnuvaate kasutajaliidese loomine], MS thesis, 2024
*Eva Mõtshärg, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=77385 3D-prinditava kere disain ja analüüs vabavaralisele haridusrobotile Robotont] [Design and Analysis of a 3D Printable Chassis for the Open Source Educational Robot Robotont], MS thesis, 2023
*Farnaz Baksh, [https://dspace.ut.ee/items/a7a9cc15-27e9-450c-94e8-3267f0c95c56 An Open-source Robotic Study Companion for University Students] [Avatud lähtekoodiga robotõpikaaslane üliõpilastele], MS thesis, 2023
*Igor Rybalskii, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83028 Augmented reality (AR) for enabling human-robot collaboration with ROS robots] [Liitreaalsus inimese ja roboti koostöö võimaldamiseks ROS-i robotitega], MS thesis, 2022
*Md. Maniruzzaman, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83025 Object search and retrieval in indoor environment using a Mobile Manipulator] [Objektide otsimine ja teisaldamine siseruumides mobiilse manipulaatori abil], MS thesis, 2022
*Allan Kustavus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72651 Design and Implementation of a Generalized Resource Management Architecture in the TeMoto Software Framework] [Üldise ressursihalduri disain ja teostus TeMoto tarkvara raamistikule], MS thesis, 2021
*Kristina Meister, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72350 External human-vehicle interaction - a study in the context of an autonomous ride-hailing service], MS thesis, 2021
*Muhammad Usman, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72126 Development of an Optimization-Based Motion Planner and Its ROS Interface for a Non-Holonomic Mobile Manipulator] [Optimeerimisele baseeruva liikumisplaneerija arendamine ja selle ROSi liides mitteholonoomse mobiilse manipulaatori jaoks], MS thesis, 2020
*Maarika Oidekivi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72119 Masina kavatsuse väljendamine ja tõlgendamine] [Communicating and interpreting machine intent], MS thesis, 2020
*Houman Masnavi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72118 Multi-Robot Motion Planning for Shared Payload Transportation] [Rajaplaneerimine multi-robot süsteemile jagatud lasti transportimisel], MS thesis, 2020
*Fabian Ernesto Parra Gil, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72112 Implementation of Robot Manager Subsystem for Temoto Software Framework] [Robotite Halduri alamsüsteemi väljatöötamine tarkvararaamistikule TEMOTO], MS thesis, 2020
*Zafarullah, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72125 Gaze Assisted Neural Network based Prediction of End-Point of Human Reaching Trajectories], MS thesis, 2020
*Madis K Nigol, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64339 Õppematerjalid robotplatvormile Robotont] [Study materials for robot platform Robotont], MS thesis, 2019
*Renno Raudmäe, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64341 Avatud robotplatvorm Robotont] [Open source robotics platform Robotont], MS thesis, 2019
*Asif Sattar, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64352 Human detection and distance estimation with monocular camera using YOLOv3 neural network] [Inimeste tuvastamine ning kauguse hindamine kasutades kaamerat ning YOLOv3 tehisnärvivõrku], MS thesis, 2019
*Ragnar Margus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64337 Kergliiklusvahendite jagamisteenuseks vajaliku positsioneerimismooduli loomine ja uurimine] [Develoment and testing of a IoT module for electric vehicle sharing service], MS thesis, 2019
*Pavel Šumejko, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64320 Robust Solution for Extrinsic Calibration of a 2D Laser-Rangefinder and a Monocular USB Camera] [Meetod 2D laserkaugusmõõdiku ja USB-kaamera väliseks kalibreerimiseks], MS thesis, 2019
*Dzvezdana Arsovska, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64321 Building an Efficient and Secure Software Supply Pipeline for Aerial Robotics Application] [Efektiivne ja turvaline tarkvaraarendusahel lennurobootika rakenduses], MS thesis, 2019
*Tõnis Tiimus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60713 Visuaalselt esilekutsutud potentsiaalidel põhinev aju-arvuti liides robootika rakendustes] [A VEP-based BCI for robotics applications], MS thesis, 2018
*Martin Appo, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60718 Hardware-agnostic compliant control ROS package for collaborative industrial manipulators] [Riistvarapaindlik ROSi tarkvarapakett tööstuslike robotite mööndlikuks juhtimiseks], MS thesis, 2018
*Hassan Mahmoud Shehawy Elhanash, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60711 Optical Tracking of Forearm for Classifying Fingers Poses] [Küünarvarre visuaalne jälgimine ennustamaks sõrmede asendeid], MS thesis, 2018

== Bachelor's theses ==
*Albert Unn, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=79937 Suhtlusvõimekuse arendamine sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot] [Developing the ability to communicate for SemuBot, a social humanoid robot], BS thesis, 2024
*Veronika-Marina Volynets, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99943 Development of Control Electronics and Program for Robotont's Height Adjustment Mechanism] [Juhtelektroonika ja programmi väljatöötamine Robotondi kõrguse reguleerimise mehhanismile], BS thesis, 2024
*Nikita Kurenkov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99880 Flexible Screen Integration and Development of Neck Movement Mechanism for Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Humanoidroboti näo lahenduse leidmine ja rakendamine; humanoidroboti jaoks kaela mehhanismi väljatöötamine], BS thesis, 2024
*Elchin Huseynov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99668 Design and Control of a Social Humanoid Robot - SemuBot’s Hand] [Sotsiaalse Humanoidroboti Disain ja Juhtimine - SemuBoti Käsi], BS thesis, 2024
*Veronika Podliesnova, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99636 Real-Time Detection of Robot Failures by Monitoring Operator’s Brain Activity with EEG-based Brain-Computer Interface] [Reaalajas Robotirikke Tuvastamine Operaatori Ajutegevuse Jälgimise teel EEG-põhise Aju-Arvuti Liidese abil], BS thesis, 2024
*Märten Josh Peedimaa, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Rhea: An Open-Source Table Tennis Ball Launcher Robot for Multiball Training] [Avatud lähtekoodiga lauatennise palliviske robot mitmikpall treenimiseks], BS thesis, 2024
*Karl Sander Vinkel, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Laadimisjaama ja transportkesta väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of charging dock and transport case for Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Raimo Köidam, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Valguslahenduse tarkvara väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of light solution software for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Robert Valge, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Toitepinge ja tarbevoolu monitoorimine ning toitehalduse püsivara loomine õpperobotil Robotont] [Monitoring supply voltage and current consumption and creating firmware for Robotont’s power management system], BS thesis, 2024
*Leonid Tšigrinski, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Õpperoboti Robotont püsivara arhitektuuri uuendamine] [Education robot "Robotont" firmware architecture updating], BS thesis, 2024
*Andres Sakk, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Avatud robotplatvormi Robotont 3 kasutajaliidese väljatöötamine] [Development of a user interface for the open robotics platform Robotont 3], BS thesis, 2024
*Kaur Kullamäe, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Elektroonikalahendus ja püsivara robotkäe juhtimiseks sotsiaalsel humanoidrobotil SemuBot] [Building the SemuBot arm electronics system], BS thesis, 2024
*Kristjan Madis Kask, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Käe mehaanika disain sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot] [Arm mechanics design for social humanoid robot SemuBot], BS thesis, 2024
*Sven-Ervin Paap, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet ROS2 draiver õpperobotile Robotont] [ROS2 driver for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Timur Nizamov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99592 Audio System for the Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Helisüsteem sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot], BS thesis, 2024
*Georgs Narbuts, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99554 Holonomic Motion Drive System of a Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Sotsiaalse humanoidroboti SemuBoti holonoomne liikuv ajamisüsteem], BS thesis, 2024
*Iryna Hurova, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90638 Kitting station of the learning factory] [Õppetehase komplekteerimisjaam], BS thesis, 2023
*Paola Avalos Conchas, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90641 Payload transportation system of a learning factory] [Õppetehase kasuliku koorma transpordisüsteem], BS thesis, 2023
*Pille Pärnalaas, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93431 Pöördpõik ajami arendus robotplatvormile Robotont] [Development of swerve drive for robotic platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Priit Rooden, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93432 Autonoomse laadimislahenduse väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of an autonomous charging solution for the robot platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Marko Muro, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93429 Robotondi akulahenduse ning 12 V pingeregulaatori prototüüpimine] [Prototyping battery solution and 12 V voltage regulator for Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Danel Leppenen, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93427 Nav2 PYIF: Python-based Motion Planning for ROS 2 Navigation 2] [Nav 2 PYIF: Pythoni põhine liikumise planeerija ROS 2 Navigation 2-le], BS thesis, 2023
*Kertrud Geddily Küüt, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93424 Kõrgust reguleeriv mehhanism Robotondile] [Height adjusting mechanism for Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Ingvar Drikkit, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93421 Lisaseadmete võimekuse arendamine haridusrobotile Robotont] [Developing add-on device support for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Kristo Pool, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93430 MoveIt 2 õppematerjalid] [Learning materials for MoveIt 2], BS thesis, 2023
*Erki Veeväli, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93434 Development of a Continuous Teleoperation System for Urban Road Vehicle] [Linnasõiduki pideva kaugjuhtimissüsteemi arendus], BS thesis, 2023
*Aleksandra Doroshenko, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93420 Haiglates inimesi juhatava roboti disain] [Hospital guide robot design], BS thesis, 2023
*Hui Shi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83043 Expanding the Open-source ROS Software Pack age opencv_apps with Dedicated Blob Detection Functionality] [Avatud lähtekoodiga ROS-i tarkvarakimbu opencv_apps laiendamine laigutuvasti funktsioonaalsusega], BS thesis, 2022
*Dāvis Krūmiņš, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83040 Web-based learning and software development environment for remote access of ROS robots] [Veebipõhine õppe- ja tarkvaraarenduse keskkond ROS robotite juurdepääsuks kaugteel], BS thesis, 2022
*Anna Jakovleva, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83037 Roboquiz - an interactive human-robot game] [Roboquiz - interaktiivne inimese ja roboti mäng], BS thesis, 2022
*Kristjan Laht, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=74702&year=2022Robot Localization with Fiducial Markers] [Roboti lokaliseerimine koordinaatmärkidega], BS thesis, 2022
*Hans Pärtel Pani, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83008 ROS draiver pehmerobootika haaratsile] [ROS Driver for Soft Robotic Gripper], BS thesis, 2022
*Markus Erik Sügis, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83015 Jagatud juhtimise põhimõttel realiseeritud robotite kaugjuhtimissüsteem] [A continuous teleoperating system based on shared control concept], BS thesis, 2022
*Taaniel Küla, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83007 ROS2 platvormile keevitusroboti tarkvara portotüübi loomine kasutades UR5 robot-manipulaatorit] [Welding robot software prototype for ROS2 using UR5 robot arm], BS thesis, 2022
*Rauno Põlluäär, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72672 Veebirakendus-põhine kasutajaliides avatud robotplatvormi Robotont juhtimiseks ja haldamiseks] [Web application-based user interface for controlling and managing open-source robotics platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2021
*Hendrik Olesk, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72664 Nägemisulatuses kaugjuhitava mobiilse robotmanipulaatori kasutajamugavuse tõstmine] [Improving the usability of a mobile manipulator robot for line-of-sight remote control], BS thesis, 2021
*Tarvi Tepandi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72665 Segareaalsusel põhinev kasutajaliides mobiilse roboti kaugjuhtimiseks Microsoft HoloLens 2 vahendusel] [Mixed-reality user interface for teleoperating mobile robots with Microsoft HoloLens 2], BS thesis, 2021
*Rudolf Põldma, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72674 Tartu linna Narva maantee ringristmiku digikaksik] [Digital twin for Narva street roundabout in Tartu], BS thesis, 2021
*Kwasi Akuamoah Boateng, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72804 Digital Twin of a Teaching and Learning Robotics Lab] [Robotite õpetamise ja õppimise labori digitaalne kaksik], BS thesis, 2021
*Karina Sein, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72102 Eestikeelse kõnesünteesi võimaldamine robootika arendusplatvormil ROS] [Enabling Estonian speech synthesis on the Robot Operating System (ROS)], BS thesis, 2020
*Ranno Mäesepp, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72100 Takistuste vältimise lahendus õpperobotile Robotont] [Obstacle avoidance solution for educational robot platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2020
*Igor Rybalskii, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72060 Gesture Detection Software for Human-Robot Collaboration] [Žestituvastus tarkvara inimese ja roboti koostööks], BS thesis, 2020
*Meelis Pihlap, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64292 Mitme roboti koostöö funktsionaalsuste väljatöötamine tarkvararaamistikule TeMoto] [Multi-robot collaboration functionalities for robot software development framework TeMoto], BS thesis, 2019
*Kaarel Mark, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64290 Liitreaalsuse kasutamine tootmisprotsessis asukohtade määramisel] [Augmented reality for location determination in manufacturing], BS thesis, 2019
*Kätriin Julle, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64279 Roboti KUKA youBot riistvara ja ROS-tarkvara uuendamine] [Upgrading robot KUKA youBot’s hardware and ROS-software], BS thesis, 2019
*Georg Astok, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64274 Roboti juhtimine virtuaalreaalsuses kasutades ROS-raamistikku] [Creating virtual reality user interface using only ROS framework], BS thesis, 2019
*Martin Hallist, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64275 Robotipõhine kaugkohalolu käte liigutuste ülekandmiseks] [Teleoperation robot for arms motions], BS thesis, 2019
*Ahmed Hassan Helmy Mohamed, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/63946 Software integration of autonomous robot system for mixing and serving drinks] [Jooke valmistava ja serveeriva robotsüsteemi tarkvaralahendus], BS thesis, 2019
*Kristo Allaje, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60294 Draiveripakett käte jälgimise seadme Leap Motion™ kontroller kasutamiseks robootika arendusplatvormil ROS] [Driver package for using Leap Motion™ controller on the robotics development platform ROS], BS thesis, 2018
*Martin Maidla, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60288 Avatud robotiarendusplatvormi Robotont omniliikumise ja odomeetria arendamine] [Omnimotion and odometry development for open robot development platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2018
*Raid Vellerind, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/56559 Avatud robotiarendusplatvormi ROS võimekuse loomine Tartu Ülikooli Robotexi robootikaplatvormile] [ROS driver development for the University of Tartu’s Robotex robotics platform], BS thesis, 2017

[[Category:Theses Topics]]

Theses in Robotics

2024-09-04T06:48:20Z

Karl: /* Highlighted theses topics for 2024/2025 study year */

[[Category:IMS-robotics]]
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= Projects in Advanced Robotics =
''The main objective of the follwing projects is to give students experience in working with advanced robotics tehcnology. Our group is active in several R&D projects involving human-robot collaboration, intuitive teleoperation of robots, and autonomous navigation of unmanned mobile platforms. Our main software platforms are [http://www.ros.org/ Robot Operating System (ROS)] for developing software for advanced robot systems and [http://gazebosim.org/ Gazebo] for running realistic robotic simulations.''<br><br>
For further information, contact [[User:Karl|Karl Kruusamäe]].

The following is not an exhaustive list of all available thesis/research topics.

== Highlighted theses topics for 2024/2025 study year ==
# [[#ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers|ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers]]
# [[#SemuBOT: multiple topics|SemuBOT: multiple topics]]
# [[#ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface|ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface]]
# [[#Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education|Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education]]
# [[#Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle|Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle]]
# [[#Mixed-reality scene creation for vehicle teleoperation|Mixed-reality scene creation for vehicle teleoperation]]
# [[#NAO 'flippin'|NAO 'flippin']]

== List of potential thesis topics ==
Our inventory includes but is not limited to:
<gallery mode="packed">
File:Youbot.png|120px|thumb|KUKA youBot
File:Ur5_left.png|120px|thumb|Universal Robot UR5
File:Franka_Emika_Panda.jpg|120px|thumb|Franka Emika Panda
File:Clearpath_Jackal.jpg|120px|thumb|Clearpath Jackal
File:Kinova_KG-3_Gripper.jpg|120px|thumb|Kinova 3-finger gripper
File:Xarm7.jpg|120px|thumb|UFACTORY xArm7
File:Robotont_banner.png|120px|thumb|robotont
File:Turtlebot3-waffle-pi.jpg|thumb|TurtleBot3
File:Parrot-bebop-2.jpg|thumb|Parrot Bebop 2
</gallery>

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=== ROBOTONT: Docker-Driven ROS Environment Switching ===
This thesis focuses on integrating Docker containers to manage and switch between different ROS (Robot Operating System) environments on Robotont. Currently, ROS is installed natively on Robotont's Ubuntu-based onboard computer, limiting flexibility in system recovery and configuration switching. The goal is to develop a Docker-based solution that allows users to switch between ROS environments directly from Robotont’s existing low-level menu interface.
<hr>

=== ROBOTONT: designing and implementing a communication protocol for additional devices ===
Robotont currently includes a designated area on its front for attaching additional devices, such as an ultrasonic range finder, a servo motor connected to an Arduino, or a MikroBUS device. This thesis aims to design and implement a standard communication protocol that will enable seamless integration and control of these devices through the high-level ROS framework running on Robotont’s onboard computer.
<hr>

=== ROBOTONT: analysis of different options as on-board computers ===
Currently ROBOTONT uses Intel NUC as an onboard computer. The goal of this thesis is to validate Robotont's software stack on alternative compute devices (e.g. Raspi4, Intel Compute Stick, and NVIDIA Jetson Nano) and benchmark their performance for the most popular Robotont use-case demos (e.g. webapp teleop, ar-tag steering, 2D mapping, and 3D mapping). The objetive is to propose at least two different compute solutions: one that optimizes cost and another that optimizes for the performance.
<hr>

=== ROBOTONT Lite ===
The goal of this thesis is to optimize ROBOTONT platform for cost by replacing the onboard compute and sensor with low-cost alternatives but ensuring ROS/ROS2 software compatibility.
<hr>

=== ROBOTONT: integrating a graphical programming interface ===
The goal of this thesis is to integrate graphical programming solution (e.g. Scratch or Blockly) to enable programming of Robotont by non-experts.
<hr>

=== SemuBOT: multiple topics ===
In 2023/2024 many topics are developed to support the development of open-source humanoid robot project SemuBOT (https://www.facebook.com/semubotmtu/)
<hr>

=== Robotic Study Companion: a social robot for students in higher education ===
Potential Topics:
* Enhancing the RSC Speech/NLP Capabilities
* Build the RSC Human-Robot Multimodal Interaction
* Developing the RSC Personalities/Behaviour
* Create a WebApp for Monitoring Student Performance via the RSC
* Exploring the RSC use as an Affective Robot with a focus on Students’ Academic Emotions
[https://github.com/Farnaz03/RoboticStudyCompanion Github] | reach out to farnaz.baksh@ut.ee for more info
<hr>

=== ROBOTONT: Quick launch demo suite and the final complete release of its ROS1 software ===
The goal of this thesis is to refine existing robotont demos (e.g. ar-tag steering, follow-the-leader, dancing-with-robot, LEAP-based control etc) and package them in an easy to use way for quick deployment by anyone during public events such as science popularization workshops and school visits.
The results of this work will be packaged as the final ROS1 release of Robotont software as the EOL for ROS1 is in May 2025.
<hr>

=== ROBOTONT: ROS support, demos, and educational materials for open-source mobile robot ===
[[Image:RosLarge.png|left|100px|ROS]]
The project involves many potential theses topic on open-source robot platform ROBOTONT. The nature of the thesis can be software development to improve the platform's capabilites, simulation of specific scenarios, and/or demonstration of ROBOTONT in real-life setting. A more detailed thesis topic will be outlined during in-person meeting<br><br>
[[Image:Ros_equation.png|x100px|What is ROS?]]
<hr>

=== Virtual reality user interface (VRUI) for intuitive teleoperation system ===
[[Image:LeapMotion.png|200px|thumb|right|Detecting 2 hands with Leap Motion Controller]]
Enhancing the user-experience of a virtual reality UI developed by [https://github.com/ut-ims-robotics/vrui_rviz Georg Astok]. Potentially adding [http://www.osvr.org/hardware-devs.html virtual reality capability] to a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L25HHFd00rc gesture- and natural-language-based robot teleoperation system].
<br>
[[Image:Temoto-working-principle-in-pics.png|x160px|Gesture-based teleoperation]]
<hr>
=== Health monitor for intuitive telerobot ===
Intelligent status and error handling for an intuitive telerobotic system.
<hr>
=== 3D scanning of industrial objects ===
Using laser sensors and cameras to create accurate models of industrial products for quality control or further processing.
<hr>
=== Modeling humans for human-robot interaction ===
True human-robot collaboration means that the robot must understand the actions, intention, and state of its human partner. This work invovlves using cameras and other human sensors for digitally representing and modelling humans. There are multiple stages for modeling: a) physical models of human kinematics and dynamics; b) higher level-models for recognizing human intent.<br>
[[Image:Skeletal ROS.PNG|x160px|ROS & Kinect & Skeleton-Markers Package]]
<hr>
=== Robotic avatar for telepresence ===
Integrating hand gestures and head movements to control a robot avatar in virtual reality user interface.
<hr>
=== Detection of hardware and software resources for smart integration of robots ===
Vast majority of today’s robotic applications rely on hard-coded device and algorithm usage. This project focuses on developing a Resource Snooper software, that can detect addition or removal of resources for the benefit of dynamic reconfiguration of robotic systems. This project is developed as a subsystem of [https://utnuclearroboticspublic.github.io/temoto2/index.html TeMoto].
<hr>
=== Sonification of feedback during teleoperation of robots ===
Humans are used to receiving auditory feedback in their everyday lives. It helps us make decision and be aware of potential dangers. Telerobotic interfaces can deploy the same idea to improve the Situational Awareness and robotic task efficiency. The thesis project involves a study about different sonification solutions and implementation of it in a telerobotic application using ROS.
<hr>
=== Human-Robot and Robot-Robot collaboration applications ===
Creating a demo or analysis of software capabilities related to human-robot or tobot-robot teams
* human-robot collaborative assembly
* distributed mapping; analysis and demo of existing ROS (e.g., segmap https://youtu.be/JJhEkIA1xSE) packages for multi-robot mapping
* Inaccessible region teamwork
**youbot+drone - a drone maps the environment (for example a maze) and ground vehicle uses this information to traverse the maze
**youbot+robotont - youbot cannot go up ledges but it can lift smaller robot, such as robotont, up a ledge.
<hr>

=== Mirroring human hand movements on industrial robots ===
The goal of this project is to integrate continuous control of industrial robot manipulator with a gestural telerobotics interface. The recommended tools for this thesis project are Leap Motion Controller or a standard web camera, Ultraleap, Universal Robot UR5 manipulator, and ROS.
<hr>
=== ROBOTONT: TeMoto for robotont ===
Swarm-management and UMRF-based task loading for robotont using [https://github.com/temoto-framework TeMoto] framework.
<hr>

=== Enhancing teleoperation control interface with augmented cues to provoke caution===
The task is to create a telerobot control interface where video feed from the remote site and/or a mixed-reality scene is augmented with visual cues to provoke caution in human operator.
<hr>
=== Robot-to-human interaction ===
As robots and autonomous machines start sharing the same space a humans, their actions need to be understood by the people occupying the same space. For instance, a human worker needs to understand what the robot partner is planning next or a pedestrian needs to clearly comprehend the behaviour of a driverless vehicle. To reduce the ambiguity, the robot needs mechanisms to convey its intent (whatever it is going to do next). The aim of the thesis is to outline existing methods for machines to convey their intent and develop a unified model interface for expressing that intent.
<hr>
=== Gaze-based handover prediction ===
When human needs to pass an object to a robot manipulator, the robot must understand where in 3D space the object handover occurs and then plan an appropriate motion. Human gaze can be used as the input for predicting which object to track. This thesis activities involve camera-based eye tracking and safe motion-planning.
<hr>
=== Real-world demonstrator for MIR+UR+TeMoto integration ===
Integration of mobile manipulator (MIR100 + UR5e + Robotiq gripper) to demonstrate TeMoto in a collaborative application.
<hr>
=== ROBOTONT: Human-height human-robot interface for Robotont ground robot ===
Robotont is an ankle-high flat mobile robot. For humans to interact with Robotont, there is a need for a compact and lightweight mechanical structure that is tall enough for comfortable human-robot interaction. The objective of the thesis is to develop the mechanical designs and build prototypes that ensure stable operation and meet the aesthetic requirements for use in public places.
<hr>
=== Stratos Explore Ultraleap demonstrator for robotics ===
The aim of this thesis is to systematically analyze the strengths and limitations of the Stratos Explore Ultraleap device in the context of controlling a robot. Subsequently implement a demonstrator application for showing off its applicability for robot control.
<hr>
=== Mixed-reality scene creation for vehicle teleoperation ===
Fusing different sensory feeds for creating high-usability teleoperation scene.
<hr>
=== Validation study for AR-based robot user-interfaces ===
Designing and carrying out a user study to validate the functionality and usability of an human-robot interface.
<hr>
=== Replication of the MIT Hydra demo ===
The goal of the thesis is to use the Hydra software package and integrate it for a robot used at IMS Robotics (e.g., TIAGo, Jackal, Robotont).
<br>Hydra takes sensor data in input (stereo or RGB-D camera images and IMU data) and produces a hierarchical model of the environment, by estimating the trajectory of the robot (including loop closures), building a metric-semantic 3D mesh, and segmenting objects, places, and rooms in an indoor environment. These representations are combined into a 3D scene graph, which enables novel approaches for hierarchical loop closure detection and ensures the representations remain consistent after loop closure. Hydra is implemented in C++ and is ROS-compatible. It uses a neural-network based image segmentation front-end, but it otherwise relies on an efficient and multi-threaded CPU-based implementation, which is suitable for mobile robot deployment.
<br>LINKS:
<br>Video: https://youtu.be/qZg2lSeTuvM
<br>Code: https://github.com/MIT-SPARK/Hydra
<br>Paper: http://www.roboticsproceedings.org/rss18/p050.pdf
<hr>

=== Quantitative Evaluation of the Situation Awareness during the Teleoperation of an Urban Vehicle ===
The goal of this thesis is to develop the methodology for measuring the operator's situation awareness while operating an autonomous urban vehicle. Potential metrics could include driving accuracy, speed, and latency. This thesis will be conducted as part of the activities at the [https://adl.cs.ut.ee Autonomous Driving Lab].
<hr>

=== NAO 'flippin' ===
The University of Tartu has a set of [https://www.aldebaran.com/en/nao NAO robots], which have been lying on shelves for some years now. It is time to make these robots into functional social robots that can be used, e.g., for children's communication therapy or as buddies for the elderly. The goal of this thesis is to test and upgrade all the NAO robots to functional condition.
<hr>

= Completed projects =
== PhD theses ==
*Houman Masnavi, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/91394 Visibility aware navigation] [Nähtavust arvestav navigatsioon], PhD thesis, 2023

== Masters's theses ==
*Robert Allik, Validation of NoMaD as a Global Planner for Mobile Robots, MS thesis, 2024
*Rauno Põlluäär, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=79393 Designing and Implementing a Bird’s-eye View Interface for a Self-driving Vehicle’s Teleoperation System] [Isejuhtiva sõiduki kaugjuhtimissüsteemile linnuvaate kasutajaliidese loomine], MS thesis, 2024
*Eva Mõtshärg, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=77385 3D-prinditava kere disain ja analüüs vabavaralisele haridusrobotile Robotont] [Design and Analysis of a 3D Printable Chassis for the Open Source Educational Robot Robotont], MS thesis, 2023
*Farnaz Baksh, [https://dspace.ut.ee/items/a7a9cc15-27e9-450c-94e8-3267f0c95c56 An Open-source Robotic Study Companion for University Students] [Avatud lähtekoodiga robotõpikaaslane üliõpilastele], MS thesis, 2023
*Igor Rybalskii, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83028 Augmented reality (AR) for enabling human-robot collaboration with ROS robots] [Liitreaalsus inimese ja roboti koostöö võimaldamiseks ROS-i robotitega], MS thesis, 2022
*Md. Maniruzzaman, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83025 Object search and retrieval in indoor environment using a Mobile Manipulator] [Objektide otsimine ja teisaldamine siseruumides mobiilse manipulaatori abil], MS thesis, 2022
*Allan Kustavus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72651 Design and Implementation of a Generalized Resource Management Architecture in the TeMoto Software Framework] [Üldise ressursihalduri disain ja teostus TeMoto tarkvara raamistikule], MS thesis, 2021
*Kristina Meister, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72350 External human-vehicle interaction - a study in the context of an autonomous ride-hailing service], MS thesis, 2021
*Muhammad Usman, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72126 Development of an Optimization-Based Motion Planner and Its ROS Interface for a Non-Holonomic Mobile Manipulator] [Optimeerimisele baseeruva liikumisplaneerija arendamine ja selle ROSi liides mitteholonoomse mobiilse manipulaatori jaoks], MS thesis, 2020
*Maarika Oidekivi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72119 Masina kavatsuse väljendamine ja tõlgendamine] [Communicating and interpreting machine intent], MS thesis, 2020
*Houman Masnavi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72118 Multi-Robot Motion Planning for Shared Payload Transportation] [Rajaplaneerimine multi-robot süsteemile jagatud lasti transportimisel], MS thesis, 2020
*Fabian Ernesto Parra Gil, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72112 Implementation of Robot Manager Subsystem for Temoto Software Framework] [Robotite Halduri alamsüsteemi väljatöötamine tarkvararaamistikule TEMOTO], MS thesis, 2020
*Zafarullah, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72125 Gaze Assisted Neural Network based Prediction of End-Point of Human Reaching Trajectories], MS thesis, 2020
*Madis K Nigol, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64339 Õppematerjalid robotplatvormile Robotont] [Study materials for robot platform Robotont], MS thesis, 2019
*Renno Raudmäe, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64341 Avatud robotplatvorm Robotont] [Open source robotics platform Robotont], MS thesis, 2019
*Asif Sattar, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64352 Human detection and distance estimation with monocular camera using YOLOv3 neural network] [Inimeste tuvastamine ning kauguse hindamine kasutades kaamerat ning YOLOv3 tehisnärvivõrku], MS thesis, 2019
*Ragnar Margus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64337 Kergliiklusvahendite jagamisteenuseks vajaliku positsioneerimismooduli loomine ja uurimine] [Develoment and testing of a IoT module for electric vehicle sharing service], MS thesis, 2019
*Pavel Šumejko, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64320 Robust Solution for Extrinsic Calibration of a 2D Laser-Rangefinder and a Monocular USB Camera] [Meetod 2D laserkaugusmõõdiku ja USB-kaamera väliseks kalibreerimiseks], MS thesis, 2019
*Dzvezdana Arsovska, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64321 Building an Efficient and Secure Software Supply Pipeline for Aerial Robotics Application] [Efektiivne ja turvaline tarkvaraarendusahel lennurobootika rakenduses], MS thesis, 2019
*Tõnis Tiimus, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60713 Visuaalselt esilekutsutud potentsiaalidel põhinev aju-arvuti liides robootika rakendustes] [A VEP-based BCI for robotics applications], MS thesis, 2018
*Martin Appo, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60718 Hardware-agnostic compliant control ROS package for collaborative industrial manipulators] [Riistvarapaindlik ROSi tarkvarapakett tööstuslike robotite mööndlikuks juhtimiseks], MS thesis, 2018
*Hassan Mahmoud Shehawy Elhanash, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60711 Optical Tracking of Forearm for Classifying Fingers Poses] [Küünarvarre visuaalne jälgimine ennustamaks sõrmede asendeid], MS thesis, 2018

== Bachelor's theses ==
*Albert Unn, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=79937 Suhtlusvõimekuse arendamine sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot] [Developing the ability to communicate for SemuBot, a social humanoid robot], BS thesis, 2024
*Veronika-Marina Volynets, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99943 Development of Control Electronics and Program for Robotont's Height Adjustment Mechanism] [Juhtelektroonika ja programmi väljatöötamine Robotondi kõrguse reguleerimise mehhanismile], BS thesis, 2024
*Nikita Kurenkov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99880 Flexible Screen Integration and Development of Neck Movement Mechanism for Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Humanoidroboti näo lahenduse leidmine ja rakendamine; humanoidroboti jaoks kaela mehhanismi väljatöötamine], BS thesis, 2024
*Elchin Huseynov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99668 Design and Control of a Social Humanoid Robot - SemuBot’s Hand] [Sotsiaalse Humanoidroboti Disain ja Juhtimine - SemuBoti Käsi], BS thesis, 2024
*Veronika Podliesnova, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99636 Real-Time Detection of Robot Failures by Monitoring Operator’s Brain Activity with EEG-based Brain-Computer Interface] [Reaalajas Robotirikke Tuvastamine Operaatori Ajutegevuse Jälgimise teel EEG-põhise Aju-Arvuti Liidese abil], BS thesis, 2024
*Märten Josh Peedimaa, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Rhea: An Open-Source Table Tennis Ball Launcher Robot for Multiball Training] [Avatud lähtekoodiga lauatennise palliviske robot mitmikpall treenimiseks], BS thesis, 2024
*Karl Sander Vinkel, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Laadimisjaama ja transportkesta väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of charging dock and transport case for Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Raimo Köidam, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Valguslahenduse tarkvara väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of light solution software for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Robert Valge, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Toitepinge ja tarbevoolu monitoorimine ning toitehalduse püsivara loomine õpperobotil Robotont] [Monitoring supply voltage and current consumption and creating firmware for Robotont’s power management system], BS thesis, 2024
*Leonid Tšigrinski, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Õpperoboti Robotont püsivara arhitektuuri uuendamine] [Education robot "Robotont" firmware architecture updating], BS thesis, 2024
*Andres Sakk, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Avatud robotplatvormi Robotont 3 kasutajaliidese väljatöötamine] [Development of a user interface for the open robotics platform Robotont 3], BS thesis, 2024
*Kaur Kullamäe, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Elektroonikalahendus ja püsivara robotkäe juhtimiseks sotsiaalsel humanoidrobotil SemuBot] [Building the SemuBot arm electronics system], BS thesis, 2024
*Kristjan Madis Kask, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet Käe mehaanika disain sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot] [Arm mechanics design for social humanoid robot SemuBot], BS thesis, 2024
*Sven-Ervin Paap, [https://hdl.handle.net/not-yet ROS2 draiver õpperobotile Robotont] [ROS2 driver for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2024
*Timur Nizamov, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99592 Audio System for the Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Helisüsteem sotsiaalsele humanoidrobotile SemuBot], BS thesis, 2024
*Georgs Narbuts, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/99554 Holonomic Motion Drive System of a Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot] [Sotsiaalse humanoidroboti SemuBoti holonoomne liikuv ajamisüsteem], BS thesis, 2024
*Iryna Hurova, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90638 Kitting station of the learning factory] [Õppetehase komplekteerimisjaam], BS thesis, 2023
*Paola Avalos Conchas, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/90641 Payload transportation system of a learning factory] [Õppetehase kasuliku koorma transpordisüsteem], BS thesis, 2023
*Pille Pärnalaas, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93431 Pöördpõik ajami arendus robotplatvormile Robotont] [Development of swerve drive for robotic platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Priit Rooden, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93432 Autonoomse laadimislahenduse väljatöötamine õpperobotile Robotont] [Development of an autonomous charging solution for the robot platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Marko Muro, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93429 Robotondi akulahenduse ning 12 V pingeregulaatori prototüüpimine] [Prototyping battery solution and 12 V voltage regulator for Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Danel Leppenen, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93427 Nav2 PYIF: Python-based Motion Planning for ROS 2 Navigation 2] [Nav 2 PYIF: Pythoni põhine liikumise planeerija ROS 2 Navigation 2-le], BS thesis, 2023
*Kertrud Geddily Küüt, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93424 Kõrgust reguleeriv mehhanism Robotondile] [Height adjusting mechanism for Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Ingvar Drikkit, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93421 Lisaseadmete võimekuse arendamine haridusrobotile Robotont] [Developing add-on device support for the educational robot Robotont], BS thesis, 2023
*Kristo Pool, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93430 MoveIt 2 õppematerjalid] [Learning materials for MoveIt 2], BS thesis, 2023
*Erki Veeväli, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93434 Development of a Continuous Teleoperation System for Urban Road Vehicle] [Linnasõiduki pideva kaugjuhtimissüsteemi arendus], BS thesis, 2023
*Aleksandra Doroshenko, [https://hdl.handle.net/10062/93420 Haiglates inimesi juhatava roboti disain] [Hospital guide robot design], BS thesis, 2023
*Hui Shi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83043 Expanding the Open-source ROS Software Pack age opencv_apps with Dedicated Blob Detection Functionality] [Avatud lähtekoodiga ROS-i tarkvarakimbu opencv_apps laiendamine laigutuvasti funktsioonaalsusega], BS thesis, 2022
*Dāvis Krūmiņš, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83040 Web-based learning and software development environment for remote access of ROS robots] [Veebipõhine õppe- ja tarkvaraarenduse keskkond ROS robotite juurdepääsuks kaugteel], BS thesis, 2022
*Anna Jakovleva, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83037 Roboquiz - an interactive human-robot game] [Roboquiz - interaktiivne inimese ja roboti mäng], BS thesis, 2022
*Kristjan Laht, [https://comserv.cs.ut.ee/ati_thesis/datasheet.php?id=74702&year=2022Robot Localization with Fiducial Markers] [Roboti lokaliseerimine koordinaatmärkidega], BS thesis, 2022
*Hans Pärtel Pani, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83008 ROS draiver pehmerobootika haaratsile] [ROS Driver for Soft Robotic Gripper], BS thesis, 2022
*Markus Erik Sügis, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83015 Jagatud juhtimise põhimõttel realiseeritud robotite kaugjuhtimissüsteem] [A continuous teleoperating system based on shared control concept], BS thesis, 2022
*Taaniel Küla, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/83007 ROS2 platvormile keevitusroboti tarkvara portotüübi loomine kasutades UR5 robot-manipulaatorit] [Welding robot software prototype for ROS2 using UR5 robot arm], BS thesis, 2022
*Rauno Põlluäär, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72672 Veebirakendus-põhine kasutajaliides avatud robotplatvormi Robotont juhtimiseks ja haldamiseks] [Web application-based user interface for controlling and managing open-source robotics platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2021
*Hendrik Olesk, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72664 Nägemisulatuses kaugjuhitava mobiilse robotmanipulaatori kasutajamugavuse tõstmine] [Improving the usability of a mobile manipulator robot for line-of-sight remote control], BS thesis, 2021
*Tarvi Tepandi, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72665 Segareaalsusel põhinev kasutajaliides mobiilse roboti kaugjuhtimiseks Microsoft HoloLens 2 vahendusel] [Mixed-reality user interface for teleoperating mobile robots with Microsoft HoloLens 2], BS thesis, 2021
*Rudolf Põldma, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72674 Tartu linna Narva maantee ringristmiku digikaksik] [Digital twin for Narva street roundabout in Tartu], BS thesis, 2021
*Kwasi Akuamoah Boateng, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72804 Digital Twin of a Teaching and Learning Robotics Lab] [Robotite õpetamise ja õppimise labori digitaalne kaksik], BS thesis, 2021
*Karina Sein, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72102 Eestikeelse kõnesünteesi võimaldamine robootika arendusplatvormil ROS] [Enabling Estonian speech synthesis on the Robot Operating System (ROS)], BS thesis, 2020
*Ranno Mäesepp, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72100 Takistuste vältimise lahendus õpperobotile Robotont] [Obstacle avoidance solution for educational robot platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2020
*Igor Rybalskii, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/72060 Gesture Detection Software for Human-Robot Collaboration] [Žestituvastus tarkvara inimese ja roboti koostööks], BS thesis, 2020
*Meelis Pihlap, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64292 Mitme roboti koostöö funktsionaalsuste väljatöötamine tarkvararaamistikule TeMoto] [Multi-robot collaboration functionalities for robot software development framework TeMoto], BS thesis, 2019
*Kaarel Mark, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64290 Liitreaalsuse kasutamine tootmisprotsessis asukohtade määramisel] [Augmented reality for location determination in manufacturing], BS thesis, 2019
*Kätriin Julle, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64279 Roboti KUKA youBot riistvara ja ROS-tarkvara uuendamine] [Upgrading robot KUKA youBot’s hardware and ROS-software], BS thesis, 2019
*Georg Astok, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64274 Roboti juhtimine virtuaalreaalsuses kasutades ROS-raamistikku] [Creating virtual reality user interface using only ROS framework], BS thesis, 2019
*Martin Hallist, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/64275 Robotipõhine kaugkohalolu käte liigutuste ülekandmiseks] [Teleoperation robot for arms motions], BS thesis, 2019
*Ahmed Hassan Helmy Mohamed, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/63946 Software integration of autonomous robot system for mixing and serving drinks] [Jooke valmistava ja serveeriva robotsüsteemi tarkvaralahendus], BS thesis, 2019
*Kristo Allaje, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60294 Draiveripakett käte jälgimise seadme Leap Motion™ kontroller kasutamiseks robootika arendusplatvormil ROS] [Driver package for using Leap Motion™ controller on the robotics development platform ROS], BS thesis, 2018
*Martin Maidla, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/60288 Avatud robotiarendusplatvormi Robotont omniliikumise ja odomeetria arendamine] [Omnimotion and odometry development for open robot development platform Robotont], BS thesis, 2018
*Raid Vellerind, [http://hdl.handle.net/10062/56559 Avatud robotiarendusplatvormi ROS võimekuse loomine Tartu Ülikooli Robotexi robootikaplatvormile] [ROS driver development for the University of Tartu’s Robotex robotics platform], BS thesis, 2017

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