By Associate Professor Jay Katupitiya

Journal articles

Shi L; Katupitiya J; Kinkaid NM, 2018, 'Hybrid Control of Space Robot in On-Orbit Screw-Driving Operation', IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems, 54, pp. 1253 - 1264, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TAES.2017.2780558

Hirayama M; Whitty M; Katupitiya J; Guivant J, 2018, 'An optimized approach for automatic material distribution operations of bulldozers', International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems, 15, pp. 1 - 10, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1729881418764716

Dai P; Taghia J; Lam S; Katupitiya J, 2018, 'Integration of sliding mode based steering control and PSO based drive force control for a 4WS4WD vehicle', Autonomous Robots, 42, pp. 553 - 568, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10514-017-9649-6

Tan Q; Wang X; Taghia J; Katupitiya J, 2017, 'Force control of two-wheel-steer four-wheel-drive vehicles using model predictive control and sequential quadratic programming for improved path tracking', International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems, 14, pp. 1729881417746295, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1729881417746295

Duggan L; Dowzard J; Katupitiya J; Chan KC, 2017, 'A rapid deployment big data computing platform for cloud robotics', International Journal of Computer Networks and Communications, 9, pp. 77 - 88, http://dx.doi.org/10.5121/ijcnc.2017.9606

Shi L; Kayastha S; Katupitiya J, 2017, 'Robust coordinated control of a dual-arm space robot', Acta Astronautica, 138, pp. 475 - 489, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.actaastro.2017.06.009

Zhu C; Katupitiya J; Wang J, 2017, 'Effect of links deformation on motion precision of parallel manipulator based on flexible dynamics', Industrial Robot, 44, pp. 776 - 787, http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/IR-12-2016-0368

Taghia J; Wang X; Lam S; Katupitiya J, 2017, 'A sliding mode controller with a nonlinear disturbance observer for a farm vehicle operating in the presence of wheel slip', AUTONOMOUS ROBOTS, 41, pp. 71 - 88, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10514-015-9530-4

Lam S; Taghia J; Katupitiya J, 2016, 'Evaluation of a transportation system employing autonomous vehicles', Journal of Advanced Transportation, 50, pp. 2266 - 2287, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/atr.1458

Shi L; Kinkaid N; Katupitiya J, 2016, 'Robust Control for Satellite Attitude Regulation During On-Orbit Assembly', IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems, 52, pp. 49 - 59, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TAES.2016.140472

Jayakody HS; Shi L; Katupitiya J; Kinkaid N, 2016, 'Robust adaptive coordination controller for a spacecraft equipped with a robotic manipulator', Journal of Guidance Control and Dynamics, 39, pp. 2699 - 2711, http://dx.doi.org/10.2514/1.G002145

Lim K; Katupitiya J; Chan KC; Martin M, 2014, 'Design of an IT Capstone Subject - Cloud Robotics', INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN INDUSTRY, 2, pp. 104 - 110, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000414870800005&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Matveev AS; Hoy M; Katupitiya J; Savkin AV, 2013, 'Nonlinear sliding mode control of an unmanned agricultural tractor in the presence of sliding and control saturation', Robotics and Autonomous Systems, 61, pp. 973 - 987, http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84880332969&partnerID=40&md5=5b8e8e5ac8eaa08a31b956ebf5a388c1

Milton GE; Katupitiya J, 2012, 'Fabrication of arbitrary precision micro profiles by nano-grinding', International Journal of Nanomanufacturing, 8, pp. 231 - 246, http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/IJNM.2012.047030

Guivant J; Cossell S; Whitty MA; Katupitiya J, 2012, 'Internet-based operation of autonomous robots: The role of data replication, compression, bandwidth allocation and visualization', Journal of Field Robotics, 29, pp. 793 - 818, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/rob.21432

Balwinder-Singh ; Humphreys E; Eberbach PL; Katupitiya A; Yadvinder-Singh ; Kukal SS, 2011, 'Growth, yield and water productivity of zero till wheat as affected by rice straw mulch and irrigation schedule', Field Crops Research, 121, pp. 209 - 225, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fcr.2010.12.005

Howarth B; Katupitiya J; Eaton R; Kodagoda S, 2010, 'A machine learning approach to crop localisation using spatial information', INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN TECHNOLOGY, 39, pp. 101 - 108, http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/IJCAT.2010.034737

Zhang Z; Kodagoda S; Ruiz D; Katupitiya J; Dissanayake G, 2010, 'Classification of Bidens in wheat farms', International Journal of Computer Applications in Technology, 39, pp. 123 - 129, http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/IJCAT.2010.03474

Howarth B; Katupitiya J; Eaton RP; Kodagoda S, 2010, 'A machine learning approach to crop localisation using spatial information.', International Journal of Computer Applications in Technology, 39, pp. 101 - 108, http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/IJCAT.2010.034737

Eaton RP; Katupitiya J; Siew KW; Howarth B, 2010, 'Autonomous farming: modelling and control of agricultural machinery in a unified framework.', International Journal of Intelligent Systems Technologies and Applications, 8, pp. 444 - 457, http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/IJISTA.2010.030223

Kodagoda S; Ruiz D; Katupitiya J; Dissanayake G, 2010, 'Classification of bidens in wheat farms', International Journal of Computer Applications in Technology, 39, pp. 123 - 129, http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/IJCAT.2010.034740

Mak LC; Kumon M; Whitty MA; Katupitiya J; Furukawa T, 2009, 'Design and Development of Micro Aerial Vehicles and their Cooperative Systems for Target Search and Tracking', International Journal of Micro Air Vehicles, 1, pp. 139 - 153, http://dx.doi.org/10.1260/175682909789498251

Ilic S; Ninic D; Tordon MJ; Katupitiya J, 2005, 'Effect of road conditions on the fatigue life of an automatic transmission output shaft.', Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part D: Journal of Automobile Engineering, 219, pp. 337 - 344

Milton GE; Gharbia Y; Katupitiya J, 2005, 'Mechanical fabrication of precision microlenses on optical fiber endfaces', Optical Engineering, 44, pp. 1 - 8

Gharbia Y; Katupitiya J, 2004, 'Experimental determination of optimum parameters for nano-grinding of optical fibre end faces', International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, 44, pp. 725 - 731

Gharbia Y; Katupitiya J, 2003, 'Loose abrasive blasting as an alternative to slurry polishing of optical fibre end faces', International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, 43, pp. 1413 - 1418

Hanafi D; Rodnay G; Tordon MJ; Katupitiya J, 2003, 'Visual servoing of a conventional CNC machine using an external axis controller', Journal of Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics, 1, pp. 1 - 6

Lee S; Kim I; Katupitiya J, 2002, 'A fuzzy-logic controller for an electrically driven steering system for a motor car', International Journal of Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers, 16(8), pp. 1039 - 1059

Chua A; Katupitiya J; De Schutter J, 2001, 'Random execution of a set of contacts to solve the grasping and contact uncertainties in robotic tasks.', Robotica, 19, pp. 199 - 207

De Schutter J; Bruyninckx H; Dutre S; De Geeter J; Katupitiya J; Demey S; Lefebvre T, 1999, 'Estimating geometric parameters and monitoring contact transitions during force-controlled compliant motion', International Journal of Robotics Research, 18, pp. 1161 - 1184

Magdy MA; Katupitiya J, 1988, 'A simple algorithm for self-tuning control of low-order models', Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part C Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, 202, pp. 301 - 303, http://dx.doi.org/10.1243/PIME_PROC_1988_202_123_02

De Schutter J; Katupitiya J; Vanherck P; Van Brussel H, 1987, 'Active force feedback in industrial robotic assembly: A case study', International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 2, pp. 27 - 40, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02601491

Conference Papers

Darmanian MA; Foroughi J; Katupitiya J; Wu L, 2026, 'A Lightweight and Low-Cost Bicep-Flexion Assistance Exosuit Actuated by Twisted and Coiled Artificial Muscles', in IEEE ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics AIM, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/AIM65483.2026.11658083

He L; Katupitiya J; Midgley W, 2026, 'Fixed-time Sliding Mode Control of Underwater Vehicle Manipulator System in Drilling Tasks', in Australasian Conference on Robotics and Automation Acra

Koschnick BH; Conibeer G; Gujarati B; Madumelu C; Kho TC; Song H; Toth P; Zhou Z; Hoex B; Ekins-Daukes NJ; Katupitiya J; Li G, 2025, 'Terrestrial Solar Panel Transfer to Space: Development at ExtraTerrestrial Power and Review of Space Flight Heritage in 2025', in Proceedings of the International Astronautical Congress Iac, pp. 491 - 495, http://dx.doi.org/10.52202/083089-0050

Yem O; Deghat M; Katupitiya J, 2024, 'Finite-Time Consensus for a Class of Event-Triggered Controllers for Multi-Agent Systems', in 2024 European Control Conference Ecc 2024, pp. 1936 - 1941, http://dx.doi.org/10.23919/ECC64448.2024.10591140

Stevens J; Katupitiya J, 2023, 'Hybrid Dynamic Modelling of a 3D Transformable Terrain Robot', in Australasian Conference on Robotics and Automation Acra

Gnanasekera M; Katupitiya J, 2022, 'Collision Cone Based Collision Avoidance for Hexa-Rotors', in 2022 8th International Conference on Control Automation and Robotics Iccar 2022, pp. 22 - 27, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/ICCAR55106.2022.9782594

Feng L; Katupitiya J, 2022, 'Dynamic Wildfire Boundary Tracking with Radial Basis Function based Guidance Law', in IEEE Aerospace Conference Proceedings, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/AERO53065.2022.9843734

Gnanasekera M; Katupitiya J, 2020, 'A time optimal reactive collision avoidance method for UAVs based on a modified collision cone approach', in IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems, pp. 5685 - 5692, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/IROS45743.2020.9341259

Gnanasekera M; Savkin AV; Katupitiya J, 2020, 'Range Measurements Based UAV Navigation for Intercepting Ground Targets', in 2020 6th International Conference on Control Automation and Robotics Iccar 2020, pp. 468 - 472, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/ICCAR49639.2020.9108013

Kayastha S; Shi L; Katupitiya J; Pearce G, 2018, 'Post-impact Motion Control of a Space Robot with Flexible Manipulator', Singapore, presented at The 15th International Conference on Control, Automation, Robotics and Vision, ICARCV 2018, Singapore, 18 November 2018 - 21 November 2018

Zhang Y; Huang J; Katupitiya J, 2018, 'Dynamics and oscillation control of helicopters carrying large-size loads', in IEEE ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics AIM, pp. 250 - 255, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/AIM.2018.8452276

Kayastha S; Katupitiya J; Pearce G, 2018, 'Control of a Space Robot with Flexible Manipulator using Generalized Decoupling Technique', Wuhan, China, presented at International Conference on Robotics and Automation Sciences, Wuhan, China, 23 June 2018 - 25 June 2018

Kayastha S; Shi L; Katupitiya JAY; Pearce GARTH, 2017, 'Nonlinear Model Predictive Control of a Planar Three-link Space Manipulator', Gold Coast, presented at The 2017 Asian Control Conference, Gold Coast, 17 December 2017 - 20 December 2017

Hirayama M; Guivant J; Katupitiya J; Whitty M, 2017, 'Path planning for autonomous bulldozers', in Australasian Conference on Robotics and Automation Acra, Sydney, pp. 233 - 238, presented at Australasian Conference on Robotics and Automation 2017, Sydney, 11 December 2017 - 13 December 2017, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/27059

Kayastha S; Katupitiya J; Pearce G, 2017, 'A length offset based model for trajectory tracking of two-link planar robot arms', UNSW, presented at ACAM9, UNSW, 27 November 2017 - 29 November 2017

Taghia J; Wang X; Lam S; Katupitiya J, 2017, 'A sliding mode controller with a nonlinear disturbance observer for a farm vehicle operating in the presence of wheel slip', in Autonomous Robots, pp. 71 - 88, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10514-015-9530-4

Katupitiya J; Wang X; Taghia J, 2016, 'Robust Model Predictive Control for Path Tracking of a Tracked Vehicle with a Steerable Trailer in the Presence of Slip', in IFAC-PapersOnLine, Seattle, WA, USA, pp. 469 - 474, presented at IFAC Agricontrol 2016, Seattle, WA, USA, 14 August 2016 - 17 August 2016, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ifacol.2016.10.085

Shi L; Katupitiya J; Kinkaid N, 2016, 'Robust Attitude Controller for a Spacecraft Equipped with a Robotic Manipulator', in Proceedings of the American Control Conference, Boston Marriott Copley Place, Boston, USA, presented at 2016 American Control Conference, Boston Marriott Copley Place, Boston, USA, 06 July 2016 - 08 July 2016, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/ACC.2016.7526140

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