Browsing by Supervisor "Duke, Mike"
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Transferable semi-autonomous architecture for vehicles operating in corridor crop environments
(The University of Waikato, 2022)The role of autonomous vehicles (AVs) in assisting people is recognised and, therefore, is in constant development in numerous fields. Specifically, AV’s ability to alleviate global stressors, including an increased potential ... -
Time-of-flight perception pipeline for selective green asparagus harvesting: Theory and application
(The University of Waikato, 2021)Generally declining labour markets, coupled with a significant increase in the projected global population have raised concerns over a potential food scarcity crisis. In response to this, the agricultural industry is ... -
Prismatic axis, differential-drive robotic kiwifruit harvester for reduced cycle time
(The University of Waikato, 2018)The New Zealand kiwifruit industry is currently worth over NZD 2 billion in annual sales revenue, this is forecast to double within the next 5-10 years due to a significant increase in production volume. The industry is ... -
Investigation of a 'Field Factory' to harvest and grade tree stock in a forestry nursery
(The University of Waikato, 2018)Primary industries are facing an ever increasing labour problem. Major concerns with labour include lack of staff training, high costs, poor efficiency, non-optimal quality control and health and safety issues. While ... -
Development of an aluminium filled epoxy insert using perfactory rapid prototyping technique and electroless nickel plating for low volume plastic injection moulding
(University of Waikato, 2015)In this research, a rapid tool for low volume production plastic injection moulding is designed, developed, and tested on an injection moulding machine. The tool is designed as a cavity insert of injection mould for plastic ... -
Investigation into low power active electromagnetic damping for automotive applications
(University of Waikato, 2015)Automobile suspension systems carry out two important functions; road handling and passenger comfort. Hydraulic passive dampers are the most common system employed on vehicles, yet it is well known that passive suspension ... -
Design of Building Integrated Photovoltaic Product for Long Run Metal Roofing
(University of Waikato, 2011)In this study an innovative concept for a building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) product was generated and verified at the University of Waikato in partnership with Dimond Roofing. The concept is based on a new principle ... -
Investigation into the effects of flow distribution on the photovoltaic performance of a building integrated photovoltaic/thermal solar collector
(University of Waikato, 2013)The conversion of solar energy into usable forms of energy such as electricity and heat is attractive given the abundance of solar energy and the numerous issues recently raised in the consumption of fossil fuels. Solar ... -
Experimental Investigation of the Performance of a Building Integrated Thermal Solar Collector for Domestic Water Heating
(University of Waikato, 2013)The recent increased interest in renewable energy has created a need for research in the area of solar technology, particularly solar water heating collectors and systems. In this study a new design of a building integrated ... -
Investigation of production systems for a building integrated photovoltaic thermal product
(The University of Waikato, 2007)A building integrated photovoltaic thermal (BIPVT) system based on long-run metal roofing is being developed at the University of Waikato in partnership with Dimond Ltd., a long-run roof product manufacturer. The concept ... -
Modelling Buckling and Post-buckling Behaviours of Corrugated Paperboard Structures
(University of Waikato, 2012)The buckling and post-buckling behaviours of corrugated paperboard packaging structures are the focus of this study. The motivations for this study are to improve understanding of post-buckling behaviour to better predict ... -
Electric Vehicles in New Zealand - Policy, Regulation and Technical Standards for Emerging Vehicle Technology
(University of Waikato, 2011)The need for a technical standard for the conversion of Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles to electric drive has been identified by government regulators in New Zealand (NZ). The aim of this project was to review ... -
Investigation of thermal aspects of building integrated photovoltaic/thermal solar collectors
(The University of Waikato, 2009)In this study a novel building integrated photovoltaic/thermal (BIPVT) solar collector was developed, tested, modelled and optimised both experimentally and theoretically. Experimental testing found that glazing the prototype ... -
Free vibration analysis of plates and shells by using the Superposition Method
(University of Waikato, 2010)This thesis is devoted to investigate the capability of the Superposition Method for obtaining the transient response of plates and the natural frequencies of thin doubly curved shallow shells. The Superposition Method ... -
The Application of Advanced Product Development Techniques to a 1st Year Engineering Student Boat Design Project
(The University of Waikato, 2010)The design and manufacture of a RC model boat is a component of the compulsory paper ENGG180 for first year engineering students at the University of Waikato. ENGG180 is a foundation of engineering paper which includes ...
