Professor Ross McAree is Head of the School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering at the University of Queensland. His research interests are focused on machinery dynamics and control with a current emphasis on mining equipment automation.. Professor McAree led the development and demonstration of the world’s first fully autonomous mining excavator as the outcome of a 10year collaboration with Joy Global Surface Mining (now part of Komatsu) and has collaborated with Caterpillar Inc. to develop and trial the world’s first autonomous bulldozer capable of production dozing using the ‘pivot push’ method. From 2007-2015 Professor McAree held an industry funded (P&H) Chair in Mechanical Engineering and from 2009-2015 he was Vice President for Automation and Automation Program Leader with the Cooperative Research Centre for Mining. He has attracted in excess of $12M dollars of Category 1-3 and $8.5M of Category 4 funding has contributed to the winning of two CRC bids (CRCMining and CRCMining2) for a total of $35.2M funding. He established the Mechatronic Engineering Plan at UQ in 2002. He has given leadership to his School as Chair of Research Committee (2009-2015) and Teaching and Learning Committee (2015-2017). Significant external service includes serving as Chair for the Australian Academy of Science National Committee on Mechanical Sciences (2001-2006) and as the Australian representative to the International Federation of Mechanism and Machine Theory (2001-continuing), Associate Editor for journal ‘Mechatronics’ (1999-2011) and member of Australian Standards Committees ME-27 and IT-06P. Professor McAree is a fellow of the Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering (ATSE).
Professor McAree's research group have been involved in the development of several automation technologies for the mining sector which have been commercialized. The outputs have been estimated to have had benefit to the global mining industry of in excess of $1000m.
Journal Article: Real-time 6-DOF pose estimation of known geometries in point cloud data
Bhandari, Vedant, Phillips, Tyson Govan and McAree, Peter Ross (2023). Real-time 6-DOF pose estimation of known geometries in point cloud data. Sensors, 23 (6) 3085, 1-25. doi: 10.3390/s23063085
Journal Article: Can hyperspectral imaging and neural network classification be used for ore grade discrimination at the point of excavation?
Choros, Krystian A., Job, Andrew T., Edgar, Michael L., Austin, Kevin J. and McAree, Peter Ross (2022). Can hyperspectral imaging and neural network classification be used for ore grade discrimination at the point of excavation?. Sensors, 22 (7) 2687, 2687. doi: 10.3390/s22072687
Other Outputs: Ore Grade Discrimination
Choros, Krystian and McAree, Ross (2022). Ore Grade Discrimination. The University of Queensland. (Dataset) doi: 10.48610/42d4d33
Autonomous Stockpile Dozing: Quantifying Viability
(2023–2024) Australian Coal Association Research Program
Caterpillar LiDAR testing in dust/fog conditions
(2023) Caterpillar of Australia Pty Ltd
(2022–2027) Curtin University
Building and maintaining real-time terrain maps for autonomous bulldozer mining
Doctor Philosophy
Mission planning under bounded rationality for autonomous excavation
(2023) Doctor Philosophy
Autonomous material characterisation for precision mineral extraction
(2021) Doctor Philosophy
Soltani Naveh, K. and McAree, P. R. (2017). From MRAC to learning-based MPC: the emerging importance of machine learning for control of robot manipulators. Adaptive control for robotic manipulators. (pp. 1-28) edited by Dan Zhang and Bin Wei. Boca Raton, FL, United States: CRC Press. doi: 10.1201/9781315166056
Developments in open cut mining
Dight, P. M., Douglas, B., Henley, K., Lumley, G., McAree, P. R., Miller, D., Saydam, S., Topal, E., Wesseloo, J. and Williams, D. J. (2013). Developments in open cut mining. Australasian mining and metallurgical operating practices. (pp. 47-80) edited by W. J. Rankin. Carlton, VIC, Australia: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Force Feedback and its applications to decommissioning
Daniel, R. W., Fischer, P. J. and McAree, P. R. (1996). Force Feedback and its applications to decommissioning. Advanced robotics and intelligent machines. (pp. 71-88) edited by J. O. Gray and D. G. Caldwell. Bath, United Kingdom: Institution of Electrical Engineers.
Using Sturm sequences to bracket real roots of polynomial equations
Hook, D. G, and McAree, P. R (1990). Using Sturm sequences to bracket real roots of polynomial equations. Graphics gems. (pp. 416-422) edited by Andrew S. Glassner. Boston, United States: Academic Press. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-08-050753-8.50089-9
Real-time 6-DOF pose estimation of known geometries in point cloud data
Bhandari, Vedant, Phillips, Tyson Govan and McAree, Peter Ross (2023). Real-time 6-DOF pose estimation of known geometries in point cloud data. Sensors, 23 (6) 3085, 1-25. doi: 10.3390/s23063085
Choros, Krystian A., Job, Andrew T., Edgar, Michael L., Austin, Kevin J. and McAree, Peter Ross (2022). Can hyperspectral imaging and neural network classification be used for ore grade discrimination at the point of excavation?. Sensors, 22 (7) 2687, 2687. doi: 10.3390/s22072687
LiDAR-stabilised GNSS-IMU platform pose tracking
D’Adamo, Timothy, Phillips, Tyson and McAree, Peter (2022). LiDAR-stabilised GNSS-IMU platform pose tracking. Sensors, 22 (6) 2248. doi: 10.3390/s22062248
How do operators and environment conditions influence the productivity of a large mining excavator?
Bettens, S. P., Siegrist, P. M. and McAree, P. R. (2022). How do operators and environment conditions influence the productivity of a large mining excavator?. International Journal of Mining and Mineral Engineering, 13 (1), 18-36. doi: 10.1504/IJMME.2022.124143
Maximum sum of evidence—an evidence-based solution to object pose estimation in point cloud data
Phillips, Tyson, D’Adamo, Tim and McAree, Peter (2021). Maximum sum of evidence—an evidence-based solution to object pose estimation in point cloud data. Sensors, 21 (19) 6473. doi: 10.3390/s21196473
A relative entropy based feature selection framework for asset data in predictive maintenance
Aremu, Oluseun Omotola, Cody, Roya Allison, Hyland-Wood, David and McAree, Peter Ross (2020). A relative entropy based feature selection framework for asset data in predictive maintenance. Computers and Industrial Engineering, 145 106536, 106536. doi: 10.1016/j.cie.2020.106536
Aremu, Oluseun Omotola, Hyland-Wood, David and McAree, Peter Ross (2019). A machine learning approach to circumventing the curse of dimensionality in discontinuous time series machine data. Reliability Engineering and System Safety, 195 106706, 1-18. doi: 10.1016/j.ress.2019.106706
Aremu, Oluseun Omotola, Hyland-Wood, David and McAree, Peter Ross (2019). A Relative Entropy Weibull-SAX framework for health indices construction and health stage division in degradation modeling of multivariate time series asset data. Advanced Engineering Informatics, 40, 121-134. doi: 10.1016/j.aei.2019.03.003
Mining automation: enhancing precision
Ross McAree (2018). Mining automation: enhancing precision. AusIMM Bulletin (Dec 2018), 48-51.
D’Adamo, Timothy Andrew, Phillips, Tyson Govan and McAree, Peter Ross (2018). Registration of three-dimensional scanning LiDAR sensors: an evaluation of model-based and model-free methods. Journal of Field Robotics, 35 (7), 1182-1200. doi: 10.1002/rob.21811
Phillips, T. G. and Mcaree, P. R. (2018). An evidence-based approach to object pose estimation from LiDAR measurements in challenging environments. Journal of Field Robotics, 35 (6), 921-936. doi: 10.1002/rob.21788
Mining automation: Enhancing precision
McAree, Ross (2018). Mining automation: Enhancing precision. AusIMM Bulletin (6), 48-51.
Convergence properties of the Kalman inverse filter
Petschel, B. S., Naveh, K. Soltani and McAree, P. R. (2017). Convergence properties of the Kalman inverse filter. ASME Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement, and Control, 140 (6) 061001, 061001. doi: 10.1115/1.4038267
Donoso, F. A., Austin, K. J. and McAree, P. R. (2017). Three new Iterative Closest Point variant-methods that improve scan matching for surface mining terrain. Robotics and Autonomous Systems, 95, 117-128. doi: 10.1016/j.robot.2017.05.003
Common factors in the implementation of new technology in the mining industry
Job, Andrew Todd and McAree, Peter Ross (2017). Common factors in the implementation of new technology in the mining industry. AusIMM Bulletin (June 2017), 24-26.
How do ICP variants perform when used for scan matching terrain point clouds?
Donoso, F. A., Austin, K. J. and McAree, P. R. (2017). How do ICP variants perform when used for scan matching terrain point clouds?. Robotics and Autonomous Systems, 87, 147-161. doi: 10.1016/j.robot.2016.10.011
When the dust settles: the four behaviors of LiDAR in the presence of fine airborne particulates
Phillips, Tyson Govan, Guenther, Nicky and Mcaree, Peter Ross (2017). When the dust settles: the four behaviors of LiDAR in the presence of fine airborne particulates. Journal of Field Robotics, 34 (5), 985-1009. doi: 10.1002/rob.21701
Phillips, T. G., Green, M. E. and McAree, P. R. (2016). Is it what I think it is? Is it where I think it is? Using point-clouds for diagnostic testing of a digging assembly's form and pose for an autonomous mining shovel. Journal of Field Robotics, 33 (7), 1013-1033. doi: 10.1002/rob.21643
An Adaptive Structure Filter for Sensor Registration from Unstructured Terrain
Phillips, T. G., Green, M. E. and McAree, P. R. (2015). An Adaptive Structure Filter for Sensor Registration from Unstructured Terrain. Journal of Field Robotics, 32 (5), 748-774. doi: 10.1002/rob.21562
Longwall shearer cutting force estimation
Reid, A. W., McAree, P. R., Meehan, P. A. and Gurgenci, H. (2014). Longwall shearer cutting force estimation. ASME Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement, and Control, 136 (3) 031008, 031008. doi: 10.1115/1.4026326
A multiple level of detail approach to the tactical movement problem
Beasley, Peter and McAree, P. R. (2012). A multiple level of detail approach to the tactical movement problem. International Journal of Automation Technology, 6 (6), 749-756. doi: 10.20965/ijat.2012.p0749
Functional safety: an indispensible prerequisite for mining automation
McAree, P. R. (2010). Functional safety: an indispensible prerequisite for mining automation. Australasian Mine Safety Journal, 3 (1), 24-24.
McAree, Ross and Long, Andrew (2007). A better measuring system. AusIMM Bulletin (3), 38-39.
Transmission friction in an electric mining shovel
Austin, Kevin J. and McAree, P. Ross (2007). Transmission friction in an electric mining shovel. Journal of Field Robotics, 24 (10), 863-875. doi: 10.1002/rob.20223
Tyre-force estimation by Kalman inverse filtering: applications to off-highway mining trucks
Siegrist, PM and McAree, PR (2006). Tyre-force estimation by Kalman inverse filtering: applications to off-highway mining trucks. Vehicle System Dynamics, 44 (12), 921-937. doi: 10.1080/00423110600784959
Operator matching during visually aided teleoperation
Thompson, R. L., McAree, P. R., Daniel, R. W. and Murray, D. W. (2005). Operator matching during visually aided teleoperation. Robotics and Autonomous Systems, 50 (1), 69-80. doi: 10.1016/j.robot.2004.10.003
Hall, A. S. and McAree, P. R. (2005). A study of the interaction between operator style and machine capability for a hydraulic mining excavator. Proceedings of The Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part C-journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, 219 (5) C16104, 477-489. doi: 10.1243/095440605X31418
Robust bucket position tracking for a large hydraulic excavator
Hall, A. S. and McAree, P. R. (2005). Robust bucket position tracking for a large hydraulic excavator. Mechanism And Machine Theory, 40 (1), 1-16. doi: 10.1016/j.mechmachtheory.2004.05.005
Models for the design and analysis of a large package sort facility
McAree, P, Bodin, L and Ball, M (2002). Models for the design and analysis of a large package sort facility. Networks, 39 (2), 107-120. doi: 10.1002/net.10017
Stabilizing impacts in force-reflecting teleoperation using distance-to-impact estimates
McAree, PR and Daniel, RW (2000). Stabilizing impacts in force-reflecting teleoperation using distance-to-impact estimates. International Journal of Robotics Research, 19 (4), 349-364. doi: 10.1177/02783640022066905
Multivariable stability of force-reflecting teleoperation: Structures of finite and infinite zeros
Daniel, RW and McAree, PR (2000). Multivariable stability of force-reflecting teleoperation: Structures of finite and infinite zeros. International Journal of Robotics Research, 19 (3), 203-224. doi: 10.1177/02783640022066824
Constrained robot dynamics I: serial robots with end-effector constraints
Selig, J. M. and McAree, P. R. (1999). Constrained robot dynamics I: serial robots with end-effector constraints. Journal of Robotic Systems, 16 (9), 471-486. doi: 10.1002/(SICI)1097-4563(199909)16:9<471::AID-ROB1>3.0.CO;2-C
Constrained robot dynamics II: Parallel machines
Selig, JM and McAree, PR (1999). Constrained robot dynamics II: Parallel machines. Journal of Robotic Systems, 16 (9), 487-498. doi: 10.1002/(SICI)1097-4563(199909)16:9<487::AID-ROB2>3.3.CO;2-I
An explanation of never-special assembly changing motions for 3-3 parallel manipulators
McAree, PR and Daniel, RW (1999). An explanation of never-special assembly changing motions for 3-3 parallel manipulators. International Journal of Robotics Research, 18 (6), 556-574. doi: 10.1177/02783649922066394
Book Review: Remote Manipulation Systems: Quality Evaluation and Improvement
McAree, P. R. (1999). Book Review: Remote Manipulation Systems: Quality Evaluation and Improvement. International Journal of Robotics Research, 18 (4), 429-430. doi: 10.1177/02783649922066303
Ontanon-Ruiz, J, McAree, PR and Daniel, RW (1998). Frequency-domain consequences of low-velocity friction: The nonminimum-phase behavior of geared transmissions. International Journal of Robotics Research, 17 (12), 1310-1324. doi: 10.1177/027836499801701204
On the use of differential drives for overcoming transmission nonlinearities
Ontanon-Ruiz, J, Daniel, RW and McAree, PR (1998). On the use of differential drives for overcoming transmission nonlinearities. Journal of Robotic Systems, 15 (11), 641-660. doi: 10.1002/(SICI)1097-4563(199811)15:11<641::AID-ROB3>3.0.CO;2-T
Fundamental limits of performance for force reflecting teleoperation
Daniel, R. W. and McAree, P. R. (1998). Fundamental limits of performance for force reflecting teleoperation. International Journal of Robotics Research, 17 (8), 811-830. doi: 10.1177/027836499801700801
The octahedral manipulator: Geometry and mobility
Hunt, KH and McAree, PR (1998). The octahedral manipulator: Geometry and mobility. International Journal of Robotics Research, 17 (8), 868-885. doi: 10.1177/027836499801700805
A fast, robust solution to the Stewart platform forward kinematics
McAree, P. R. and Daniel, R. W. (1996). A fast, robust solution to the Stewart platform forward kinematics. Journal of Robotic Systems, 13 (7), 407-427. doi: 10.1002/(SICI)1097-4563(199607)13:7<407::AID-ROB1>3.0.CO;2-S
Some new surfaces within the general three-system of screws
Hunt K. H and McAree, P. R. (1994). Some new surfaces within the general three-system of screws. Mechanism and Machine Theory, 29 (7), 981-994. doi: 10.1016/0094-114X(94)90066-3
A Dexterity Measure for the Kinematic Control of a Multifinger, Multifreedom Robot Hand
McAree, PR, Samuel, AE, Hunt, KH and Gibson, CG (1991). A Dexterity Measure for the Kinematic Control of a Multifinger, Multifreedom Robot Hand. International Journal of Robotics Research, 10 (5), 439-453. doi: 10.1177/027836499101000501
Unifying Screw Geometry and Matrix Transformations
Samuel, AE, McAree, PR and Hunt, KH (1991). Unifying Screw Geometry and Matrix Transformations. International Journal of Robotics Research, 10 (5), 454-472. doi: 10.1177/027836499101000502
Special configurations of multi-finger multifreedom grippers - a kinematic study
Hunt, K. H., Samuel, A. E. and McAree, P. R. (1991). Special configurations of multi-finger multifreedom grippers - a kinematic study. International Journal of Robotics Research, 10 (2), 123-134. doi: 10.1177/027836499101000204
Aremu, Oluseun Omotola, O'Reilly, Darren O., Hyland-Wood, David and McAree, Peter Ross (2019). Kullback-Leibler divergence constructed health indicator for data-driven predictive maintenance of multi-sensor systems. 17th IEEE International Conference on Industrial Informatics, INDIN'19, Helsinki-Espoo, Finland, 23-25 July 2019. Piscataway, NJ United States: IEEE. doi: 10.1109/INDIN41052.2019.8972069
Machine learning-based embedding for discontinuous time series machine data
Aremu, Oluseun Omotola, Hyland-Wood, David and McAree, Peter Ross (2019). Machine learning-based embedding for discontinuous time series machine data. 17th IEEE International Conference on Industrial Informatics, INDIN'19, Helsinki, Finland, 22-25 July 2019. Piscataway, NJ, United States: IEEE. doi: 10.1109/INDIN41052.2019.8972020
Structuring data for intelligent predictive maintenance in asset management
Aremu, Oluseun Omotola, Salvador Palau, Adrià, Hyland-Wood, David, Parlikad, Ajith Kumar and McAree, Peter Ross (2018). Structuring data for intelligent predictive maintenance in asset management. 16th IFAC Symposium on Information Control Problems in Manufacturing, Bergamo, Italy, 11-13 June 2018. Laxenburg, Austria: International Federation of Automatic Control. doi: 10.1016/j.ifacol.2018.08.370
Real time shovel-mounted coal or ore sensing
Job, Andrew, Edgar, Michael and McAree, Peter R. (2017). Real time shovel-mounted coal or ore sensing. Iron ore 2017, Perth WA, Australia, 24-26 July 2017. Perth WA: AusIMM.
Three case studies on the implementation of new technology in the mining industry
Job, Andrew and McAree, Peter R. (2017). Three case studies on the implementation of new technology in the mining industry. Iron ore 2017, Perth WA, Australia, 24-26 July 2017. Perth WA, Australia: AusIMM: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Receding horizon collision avoidance for large excavators
Kearney, M. P., Smith, Z. V. and McAree, P. R. (2015). Receding horizon collision avoidance for large excavators. 2015 IFToMM World Congress, Taipei, Taiwan, 25-30 October 2015. Taipei, Taiwan: Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Taiwan University. doi: 10.6567/IFToMM.14TH.WC.OS13.028
An evaluation of ranging sensor performance for mining automation applications
Phillips, Tyson, Hahn, Martin and McAree, Ross (2013). An evaluation of ranging sensor performance for mining automation applications. IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics: Mechatronics for Human Wellbeing, Wollongong, NSW, Australia, 9-12 July 2013. Piscataway, NJ, United States: IEEE. doi: 10.1109/AIM.2013.6584271
Beasley, Peter and McAree, P. Ross (2013). Design and construction of a scale robotic excavator work-cell to test automated excavation algorithms. IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics: Mechatronics for Human Wellbeing, Wollongong, NSW, Australia, 9-12 July 2013. Piscataway, NJ, United States: IEEE. doi: 10.1109/AIM.2013.6584222
Pose verification for autonomous equipment interaction in surface mining
Green, Matthew E., Ridley, Alexander N. and McAree, P. Ross (2013). Pose verification for autonomous equipment interaction in surface mining. 2013 IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics, Woolongong, NSW, Australia, 9-12 July 2013. Piscataway, NJ, United States: IEEE Xplore. doi: 10.1109/AIM.2013.6584257
Why the mining industry needs a reference architecture for automation initiatives
Dudley, John J. and McAree, Peter R. (2013). Why the mining industry needs a reference architecture for automation initiatives. IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics, Woolongong, NSW, Australia, 9-12 July 2013. Piscataway, NJ, United States: IEEE. doi: 10.1109/AIM.2013.6584357
A linear relaxation solution of the Tactical Movement Problem
Beasley, Peter and McAree, P. Ross (2012). A linear relaxation solution of the Tactical Movement Problem. 25th IEEE\RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS), Algarve, Portugal, 07-12 October 2012. Piscataway, NJ, United States: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. doi: 10.1109/IROS.2012.6385760
An evaluation of ranging sensor performance for mining automation applications
Phillips, Tyson, Hahn, Martin and McAree, Ross (2012). An evaluation of ranging sensor performance for mining automation applications. 2012 Australian Mining Technology Conference, Perth, WA, Australia, 8-10 October 2012. Brisbane, Qld., Australia: Colourwise Digital.
Characterization of a UWB transceiver for mining applications
Edgar, Michael, Aw, Jonathan, Dudley, John, Marley, Roger, Reid, Anthony, Smith, Zane, Taylor, Adrian and McAree, Ross (2012). Characterization of a UWB transceiver for mining applications. 2012 Australian Mining Technology Conference, Perth, Australia, 8-10 October 2012. Brisbane, Australia: Colourwise Digital.
Pose verification for mining automation applications
Green, Matthew, Ridley, Alexander and McAree, Peter R. (2012). Pose verification for mining automation applications. 2012 Australian Mining Technology Conference, Perth WAPerth, Australia, 8-10 October 2012. Brisbane, Australia: Colourwise Digital.
The tactical movement problem: solution by linear relaxation
Beasley, Peter M. and McAree, Peter R. (2012). The tactical movement problem: solution by linear relaxation. 2012 Australian Mining Technology Conference, Perth, Australia, 8-10 October 2012. Brisbane, Australia: Colourwise Digital.
Towards a reference architecture for mining automation
Dudley, John, Palmer, Lachlan and McAree, Ross (2012). Towards a reference architecture for mining automation. 2012 Australian Mining Technology Conference, Perth, Australia, 8-10 October 2012. Brisbane, Australia: Colourwise Digital.
Swing trajectory control for large excavators
Denman, A., McAree, P.R., Kearney, M., Reid, A. and Austin, K. (2010). Swing trajectory control for large excavators. The 7th International Conference on Field and Service Robotics, Cambridge, MA, United States, 14-16 July 2009. Berlin, Germany: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-3-642-13408-1_36
Beasley, Peter M. and McAree, Peter R. (2010). The tactical movement problem. 2010 Australian Mining Technology Conference, Perth, WA, Australia, 13-15 September 2010. Pinjarra Hills, QLD, Australia: CRC Mining.
Trade-level skills formation to support automation in the mining industry
Dudley, John, McAree, Peter R., Lever, Paul J.A., Jones, D. and Sprigg, M. (2010). Trade-level skills formation to support automation in the mining industry. Sustainable Mining 2010- The Business Case, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, 17-19 August. Carlton, Victoria, Australia: Visual Image Processing.
Underground collision avoidance: From technology to solution
Dudley, John and McAree, Peter R. (2010). Underground collision avoidance: From technology to solution. 2010 Australian Mining Technology Conference: "Technology changing the mining business footprint", Perth, WA, Australia, 13-15 September 2010. Pinjarra Hills, QLD, Australia: CRCMining.
A Constrained Control Methodology to Assist Operators of Mining Shovels to Avoid Collisions
Michael Kearney, Zane Smith and McAree, Peter R. (2009). A Constrained Control Methodology to Assist Operators of Mining Shovels to Avoid Collisions. Australian mining technology conference, Brisbane Australia, October 27-28 2009. Carlton, Victoria Australia: The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM).
Control correction synthesis: A set of theoretic approach
Kearney, Michael Peter, Rakovic, Sasa V. and McAree, Peter Ross (2009). Control correction synthesis: A set of theoretic approach. European Control Conference 2009, Budapest, Hungary, 23-26 August, 2009. Budapest, Hungary: European Union Control Association. doi: 10.23919/ecc.2009.7074886
Williams, I., Upcroft, B., Denman, A., Reid, A. and McAree, P.R. (2009). Range sensor pose estimation. Australian Mining Technology Conference, Brisbane, Victoria, Australia. Pinjarra Hills, Qld, Australia: CRC Mining.
Relative Vehicle Localisation in Surface Mining
Matthew Green and McAree, Peter R. (2009). Relative Vehicle Localisation in Surface Mining. Australian mining technology conference, Brisbane Australia, October 27-28 2009. Carlton, Victoria Australia: THE AUSTRALASIAN INSTITUTE OF MINING AND METALLURGY.
Robust control correction synthesis: A set-theoretic approach
Rakovic, S., Kearney, M. and McAree, P. R. (2009). Robust control correction synthesis: A set-theoretic approach. The 7th IEEE International Conference on Control and Automation, Christchurch, New Zealand, 9-11 December 2009. New York, United States: IEEE. doi: 10.1109/ICCA.2009.5410428
Skills formation to support the future of automation in the resource industry
Dudley, John, McAree, Peter R., Lever, Paul J.A., Jones, D. and Sprigg, M. (2009). Skills formation to support the future of automation in the resource industry. 2009 Australian Mining Technology Conference, Brisbane, Australia, 27-28 October 2009. Carlton, Victoria Australia: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Situational awareness for automated operation of electric mining shovels
Williams, I. A. and McAree, P. R. (2008). Situational awareness for automated operation of electric mining shovels. 2008 Australian Mining Technology Conference, Sunshine Coast, Australia, 16-18 September 2008. Carlton, Australia: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
A framework for relative equipment localisation
Green, M., Williams, I. and McAree, P. R. (2007). A framework for relative equipment localisation. 2007 Australian Mining Technology Conference, The Vines, Western Australia, 2-4 October, 2007. Melbourne, Victoria: The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Developments in mining shovel automation
McAree, P. R., Burant, J. and Austin, K. J. (2007). Developments in mining shovel automation. 2007 Australian Mining Technology Conference, The Vines, Western Australia, 2-4 October, 2007. Melbourne, Victoria: The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Progress in multi-boom jumbo sequencing
Austin, K. J., Champion, M. and McAree, P. R. (2007). Progress in multi-boom jumbo sequencing. 2007 CRC Australian Mining Technology Conference, The Vines, Western Australia, Australia, 2-4 October 2007. Carlton, Australia: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Realtime friction estimation using the Kalman Inverse Filter
McAree, P. R. and Austin, K. J. (2007). Realtime friction estimation using the Kalman Inverse Filter. Twelfth World Congress in Mechanism and Machine Science, Besançon, France, 17-21 June, 2007.
A method for globally locating electric mining shovels
Green, M., Siegrist, P. M., Calder, M. and McAree, P. R. (2006). A method for globally locating electric mining shovels. 2006 Australian Mining Technology Conference, Hunter Valley, Australia, 26-27 September, 2006. Carlton, Australia: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Characterising transmission friction in the 2100BLE electric mining shovel
Austin, K. and McAree, P. (2006). Characterising transmission friction in the 2100BLE electric mining shovel. 2006 Australian Mining Technology Conference, Hunter Valley, Australia, 26-27 September, 2006. Carlton, Australia: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Constrained model predictive control for obstacle avoidance in rate-controlled systems
Kearney, M. P., Siegrist, P. M. and McAree, P. R. (2006). Constrained model predictive control for obstacle avoidance in rate-controlled systems. 2006 Australian Mining Technology Conference: Value through cost control, Hunter Valley, Australia, 26-27 September, 2006. Carlton, Australia: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Control systems modelling of a 2100BLE electric mining shovel
Wallis, D. L., Jefferey, R., Siegrist, P. M. and McAree, P. R. (2006). Control systems modelling of a 2100BLE electric mining shovel. 2006 Australian Mining Technology Conference: 'Value through cost control', Hunter Valley, Australia, 26-27 September, 2006. Carlton, Australia: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Smith, Z. V. and McAree, P. R. (2006). Fast Minkowski hull operation. 2006 Australian Mining Technology Conference: Value through cost control, Hunter Valley, NSW, Australia, 26-27 September, 2006. Carlton, Vic. Australia: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Monitoring underground road roughness
Walls, L. D. and McAree, P. R. (2006). Monitoring underground road roughness. 2006 Australian Mining Technology Conference, Hunter Valley, Australia, 26-27 September, 2006. Carlton, Australia: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Optimal drill pattern sequencing for multi-boom jumbos
Champion, M., Austin, K. and McAree, P. R. (2006). Optimal drill pattern sequencing for multi-boom jumbos. 2006 Australian Mining Technology Conference: Value through cost control, The Hunter Valley, NSW, Australia, 26-27 September, 2006. Carlton, Vic. Australia: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Prediction models for collision avoidance on electric mining shovels
Siegrist, P. M., McAree, P. R., Wallis, D. L., Kearney, M. P. and van Geenhuizen, J. A. (2006). Prediction models for collision avoidance on electric mining shovels. 2006 Australian Mining Technology Conference: Value through cost control, The Hunter Valley, NSW, Australia, 26-27 September, 2006. Carlton, Vic. Australia: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
A distributed data-representation for facilitating equipment interactions
Smith, Z. V. and McAree, P.R. (2005). A distributed data-representation for facilitating equipment interactions. 2005 Australian Mining Technology Conference, Fremantle, Australia, 27-28 September 2005. Carlton, Australia: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
A performance evaluation of the CRCMining/P&H electric mining shovel monitor
Reid, A. W., Chiodi, V., Hall, A. S. and McAree, P. R. (2005). A performance evaluation of the CRCMining/P&H electric mining shovel monitor. Australian Mining Technology Conference - New Technologies to Produce More with Less, Fremantle, Western Australia, 27-28 September, 2005. Carlton, Victoria, Australia: The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Machine monitoring with wireless sensor networks
Austin, K. J., Calder, M. A. and McAree, P. R. (2005). Machine monitoring with wireless sensor networks. Proceedings of the 2005 Australian Mining Technology Conference, Freemantle, Western Australia, 27-28 September 2005. Carlton, Victoria, Australia: The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Real-time collision prediction and control system for electric rope shovels
Kearney, M. P. and McAree, P.R. (2005). Real-time collision prediction and control system for electric rope shovels. Proceedings of the 2005 Australian Mining Technology Conference, Freemantle, Western Australia, 27-28 September 2005. Carlton, Victoria, Australia: The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Computer modelling of the dynamics of the RH200 hydraulic excavator
Hillier, N. S. and McAree, P.R. (2004). Computer modelling of the dynamics of the RH200 hydraulic excavator. CRCMining Conference, Noosa Head, Queensland, Australia, 15-16 June 2004. Brisbane, Australia: Cooperative Research Centre - Mining (CRCMining).
Longwall AFC Operating Regime Identification using the IMM Estimator
Barter, B. S. and McAree, P.R. (2004). Longwall AFC Operating Regime Identification using the IMM Estimator. CRCMining Conference, Noosa Head, Queensland, Australia, 15-16 June 2004. Brisbane, Australia: Cooperative Research Centre - Mining (CRCMining).
Sensor requirements for tyre force estimation applications to off-highway mining trucks
Siegrist, PM and McAree, PR (2004). Sensor requirements for tyre force estimation applications to off-highway mining trucks. 11th World Congress in Mechanism and Machine Science, Tianjin Peoples R China, Apr 01-04, 2004. BEIJING: CHINA MACHINE PRESS.
Sensor requirments for tyre force estimation; Applications to off-highway mining trucks
Siegrist, P. M. and McAree, P. R. (2004). Sensor requirments for tyre force estimation; Applications to off-highway mining trucks. 11th World Congress in Mechanism and Machine Science, Tianjin, China, 18-21 August 2003.
How to Manage Machine Duty to Sustain High Production Rates
Gurgenci, H., McAree, R., Meehan, P. and Guan, Z. (2002). How to Manage Machine Duty to Sustain High Production Rates. CMMI Congress 2002 - International Codes, Technology and Sustainability for the Minerals Industry, , , May 27, 2002-May 28, 2002.
Formulating the equations of motion for mechanisms having multiple kinematic loops
Hillier, N. S. and McAree, P.R. (2002). Formulating the equations of motion for mechanisms having multiple kinematic loops. The Fifth Biennial Engineering Mathematics and Applications Ce, Queensland University of Queensland, Brisbane, 29/09/02-02/10/02. Brisbane, Australia: Queensland University of Technology.
How to manage machine duty to sustain high production rates
Gurgenci, H., McAree, P.R., Meehan, P. A. and Guan, Z. (2002). How to manage machine duty to sustain high production rates. CMMI Congress 2002, Cairns, Queensland, Australia, 27-28 May, 2002. Cairns, Queensland, Australia: The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Performance analysis of fault detection and isolation techniques
Barter, B. S. and McAree, P.R. (2002). Performance analysis of fault detection and isolation techniques. The Fifth Biennual Engineering Mathematics and Applications Ce, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, 29/09/02 - 02/10/02. Brisbane, Australia: Queensland University of Technology.
Sensor requirements for tyre force estimation; Applications to off-highway mining trucks
Siegrist, P. M. and McAree, P.R. (2002). Sensor requirements for tyre force estimation; Applications to off-highway mining trucks. The 5th Biennial Engineering Mathematics and Applications Ce, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, 29 September - 2 October, 2002. Brisbane, Australia: Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane.
The interaction between mining trucks and haul roads
Siegrist, P. M., McAree, P. R. and Gurgenci, H. (1999). The interaction between mining trucks and haul roads. Recent Advances in Modal Analysis Practice, Gold Coast, Qld, Aust., 15-17 Dec 1999. Brisbane: The Univ. of Qld.
A simple approach to invariant hybrid control
Selig, JM and McAree, PR (1996). A simple approach to invariant hybrid control. 1996 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, Minneapolis Mn, Apr 22-28, 1996. NEW YORK: IEEE.
Stability analysis of force reflecting telerobotic systems
Bu, YH, Daniel, RW and McAree, PR (1996). Stability analysis of force reflecting telerobotic systems. 1996 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems - Robotic Intelligence Interacting with Dynamic Worlds (IROS 96), Osaka Japan, Nov 04-08, 1996. NEW YORK: IEEE.
Choros, Krystian and McAree, Ross (2022). Ore Grade Discrimination. The University of Queensland. (Dataset) doi: 10.48610/42d4d33
Shovel Load Assist Project - ACARP Project Report C16031
Dudley, John James and McAree, Ross (2016). Shovel Load Assist Project - ACARP Project Report C16031. Brisbane Qld Australia: ACARP (Australian Coal Industry Research Program).
Dragline Automation System: Optimal Excavation Sequencing - ACARP Project Report C23033
Austin, Kevin John, Green, Matthew and McAree, Ross (2015). Dragline Automation System: Optimal Excavation Sequencing - ACARP Project Report C23033. Brisbane Qld Australia: ACARP (Australian Coal Industry Research Program).
Collision avoidance system and method for human commanded systems
McAree, Peter R. and Kearney, Michael (2014). Collision avoidance system and method for human commanded systems. US13883617.
Shovel Load Assist project: C16031
Reid, A. W., Smith, Z. V., McAree, P. R., Cloete, S. and Horberry, T. (2013). Shovel Load Assist project: C16031. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: Australian Coal Association Research Program (ACARP).
Dudley, John James, Aw, Jonathan and McAree, Peter Ross (2013). Minimal Perception Requirements to Support Effective Remote Control of Bulldozers (ACARP Project C20021). Brisbane Qld Australia: ACARP (Australian Coal Industry Research Program).
Method for position-calibration of a digging assembly for electric mining shovels
McAree, Peter R., Reid, Anthony, Siegrist, Paul M. and Austin, Kevin J. (2011). Method for position-calibration of a digging assembly for electric mining shovels. US8515708B2 (Grant).
McAree, Peter Ross and Dudley, John (2011). Skills Development for a Low Carbon Econom - Mining. A report prepared for the Mining Industry Skills Centre.. Spring Hill, QLD, Australia: Mining Industry Skills Centre.
Real time method for determining the spatial pose of electric mining shovels
McAree, Peter R. and Reid, Anthony (2010). Real time method for determining the spatial pose of electric mining shovels. US8571762B2.
Collision avoidance for electric mining shovels
McAree, Peter R. (2010). Collision avoidance for electric mining shovels. US8346512B2.
Dudley, John James, McAree, Peter R. and Lever, Paul J. A. (2010). Automation For Success. Brisbane QLD Australia: Cooperative Research Centre for Mining (CRCMining); Mining Industry Skills Centre.
Payload estimation system and method
McAree, Peter Ross and Wauge, David Herman (2009). Payload estimation system and method. US 2009/0187527 A1.
Collision Control and Avoidance for Electric Mining Shovels - ACARP Project C15038
McAree, Peter Ross and Siergist, Paul Martin (2007). Collision Control and Avoidance for Electric Mining Shovels - ACARP Project C15038. Brisbane Qld Australia: ACARP (Australian Coal Industry Research Program).
Open Cut Automation Scoping Study - ACARP Report C11054
Lever, Paul and McAree, Peter Ross (2003). Open Cut Automation Scoping Study - ACARP Report C11054. ACARP Report Brisbane Qld Australia: ACARP (Australian Coal Industry Research Program).
Autonomous Stockpile Dozing: Quantifying Viability
(2023–2024) Australian Coal Association Research Program
Caterpillar LiDAR testing in dust/fog conditions
(2023) Caterpillar of Australia Pty Ltd
(2022–2027) Curtin University
Articulated Truck Automated System (ATAS 2022)
(2022–2023) Caterpillar Inc
(2021–2023) Caterpillar Inc
Electric Rope Shovel ("ERS") Operator Assist - Machine Self Protection
(2021–2023) Caterpillar Inc
(2021) Fortescue Metals Group Limited
Articulated Truck Automation System (ATAS) Phase 3
(2020–2022) Caterpillar Inc
(2020–2022) Caterpillar Inc
SATS Automated Mission Planning (STAMP)
(2020–2022) Caterpillar Inc
FMG Port Hedland Train Terrain Project
(2020–2021) Fortescue Metals Group Limited
FMG Wheel Loader Performance Evaluation
(2020–2021) Fortescue Metals Group Limited
Baraja Spectrum ScanTM dust and fog study
(2020) Baraja Pty Ltd
Articulated Truck Automation System (ATAS) Phase Two
(2019–2021) Caterpillar Inc
Dragline Excavation Sequencing - Toward a benefit
(2019–2021) Australian Coal Association Research Program
The autonomous excavator operator: road map and benefits
(2019–2020) Fortescue Metals Group Limited
SATS Automated Mission Planner
(2018–2022) Caterpillar Inc
Semi-autonomous Pivot Push: Autonomous Mission Planning
(2018–2021) Australian Coal Association Research Program
Real-time mining face grade determination using hyperspectral imaging techniques.
(2018–2019) Mineral Research Institute Western Australia
Automated Vehicle Tactical Planner (AVTP)
(2018) Caterpillar of Australia Pty Ltd
Load Haul Dump Vehicle Bucket Pose Estimation
(2018) Caterpillar Inc
(2018) Caterpillar Inc
Semi-Autonomous Tractor Productivity and Utilization Improvement Study at Wilpinjong Mine
(2017–2018) Caterpillar Inc
Traversability Graph Generation
(2017–2018) CMTE Development Limited
Underground articulated vehicle navigation system
(2017–2018) CMTE Development Limited
Construction Planning Application
(2017) Caterpillar Inc
(2017) Mine Energy Solutions
(2017) Mine Energy Solutions
Dragline excavation sequencing - Phase 2
(2016–2018) Australian Coal Association Research Program
Vision guided robotic refuelling of haul trucks
(2016) Mine Energy Solutions
Vision guided robotic refuelling of haul trucks. Phase 2 - Pose System Implementation
(2016) Mine Energy Solutions
Automated bulk dozer push: reducing the cost of overburden removal
(2015–2016) Australian Coal Association Research Program
Underground node position engine
(2015) Caterpillar of Australia Pty Ltd
(2014–2022) CMTE Development Limited
Dragline Optimisation System: Optimal Excavation Sequencing
(2014–2015) Australian Coal Association Research Program
SLAP Phase 4: Truck loading at a press of a button
(2014) Australian Coal Association Research Program
Anglo American's 2030 Carbon Neutral Mine (CRC ORE project subcontract)
(2011–2012) Cooperative Research Centre for Optimising Resource Extraction Ltd
(2009–2014) Cooperative Research Centre for Mining
Building and maintaining real-time terrain maps for autonomous bulldozer mining
Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
Mission Planning for Autonomous Dozers
Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
ADVANCED AUTONOMY FOR UNMANNED VEHICLES
Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
Mapping Unstructured Environments for Real-Time Pose Estimation using Multimodal Perception to Explore and Provide Trusted Autonomy
Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
Other advisors:
Development of a smart spreader system
Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
Other advisors:
Mission planning under bounded rationality for autonomous excavation
(2023) Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
Autonomous material characterisation for precision mineral extraction
(2021) Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Optimisation of bulldozer earthmoving plans
(2021) Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Traction Estimation and Adaptive Autonomous Driving for an Articulated Mining Truck
(2021) Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Achieving a Representation of Asset Data Conducive to Machine Learning driven Predictive Maintenance
(2020) Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
A treatise on the productivity of semi-automated pivot push bulldozing
(2019) Master Philosophy — Principal Advisor
(2016) Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Scan matching for terrain mapping in open-pit mining
(2016) Master Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
Enhancing Awareness to Support Teleoperation of a Bulldozer
(2014) Master Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Estimating and verifying truck pose for automated excavator loading
(2013) Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Mission Planning for Mining Excavators
(2013) Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Failure detection in longwall armored face conveyors
(2011) Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
Algorithms for Collision Hulls and their Applications to Path Planning
(2010) Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Avoidance filtering for human-commanded manipulation systems using constrained control
(2010) Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Optimal drill pattern assignment for multi boom jumbos
(2010) Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
Models for predictive control of electric mining shovels
(2008) Master Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
Payload Estimation for Electric Mining Shovels
(2008) Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
GEOMETRIC ALGORITHMS FOR MACHINE DYNAMICS
(2006) Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
QUANTIFYING ROAD SURFACE QUALITY FOR UNDERGROUND HAUL ROADS
(2006) Master Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
A METHODOLOGY FOR MONITORING TYRE-FORCES ON OFF-HIGHWAY MINING TRUCKS
(2004) Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
EFFECT OF BLASTING PATTERNS ON EXCAVATOR RELIABILITY AND MAINTENANCE
(2003) Master Philosophy — Principal Advisor
A perception pipeline exploiting trademark databases for service robots
(2020) Master Philosophy — Associate Advisor
Gas Turbine Control in Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle Plants
(2012) Master Philosophy — Associate Advisor
Other advisors:
IMPLEMENTATION OF CMAC AS A NEURAL NETWORK CONTROLLER ON MECHANICAL SYSTEMS
(2003) Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor