Irfan Hussain, Assistant Professor, Center for Autonomous Robotics Systems, Khalifa University, UAE
Email: irfan.hussain@ku.ac.ae
Website: https://www.ku.ac.ae/college-people/irfan-hussain
Title:Autonomous Robotic systems for marine Inspection and Intervention
Bio: Dr. Irfan Hussain an Assistant Professor in Robotics and Mechanical Engineering at Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, UAE. He is Associate Editor of proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science. Research Topic Editor on "Wearable Robots and Sensorimotor Interfaces: Augmentation, Rehabilitation, Assistance or substitution of human sensorimotor function" (ID 21096), frontiers in Neurorobotics. He is an Associate Editor of IEEE/ RAS ICRA-23, ICRA-22, ICRA-21, RAS/EMBS BioRob-18 and. He received his PhD degree in robotics from University of Siena, Italy. He was a post doctorate researcher at Robotics Institute at Khalifa University of Science and Technology, Abu Dhabi, UAE. He also worked as a post doctorate at Siena robotics and system lab (SIRSLab), Italy. He received his 2nd Level Master degree in Automatica and Control Technologies from Politecnico Di Torino, Italy. He got MS degree in Mechatronics Engineering from National University of Sciences and Technology, Pakistan. He received BE mechatronics engineering from Air University, Pakistan. He worked as research assistant in Gyeongsang National University, South Korea, from 2012 to 2013. He was intern engineer in Centro Ricerche Fiat (CRF), Italy. He worked as assistant manager engineering in a research and development company. His research interests include embodied and cognitive intelligence in robots with applications in marine, healthcare and industrial robotics.
Abstract: The exploration and utilization of marine environments present unique challenges and opportunities for robotics technology. In this invited talk, I will present the domain of autonomous robotic systems for marine inspection and intervention tasks. Using recent advancements in robotics, sensing, and artificial intelligence, marine systems are revolutionizing the way we explore, monitor, and interact with the marine world. This talk will provide an overview of the key components and functionalities of autonomous marine robots, including their sensory system, navigational capabilities, and manipulation systems. Furthermore, I will explore a range of real-world applications where autonomous marine robots are making significant contributions, such as Aquaculture, Coral reef inspection, underwater infrastructure inspection, and marine life research. Additionally, the talk will address the technical challenges and future directions in the field, including improving autonomy, enhancing robustness in harsh marine conditions, and integrating emerging technologies like machine learning and heterogeneous robotics. Attendees can expect to gain insights into the cutting-edge developments and potential applications of autonomous robotic systems in the marine domain.