By Dr Mark Whitty

Book Chapters

Guivant J; Whitty MA; Robledo A, 2010, 'Robust Global Urban Localization Based on Road Maps', in Yussof H (ed.), Robot Localization and Map Building, InTech, Austria, pp. 267 - 284, http://www.intechopen.com/articles/show/title/robust-global-urban-localization-based-on-road-maps

Journal articles

Tang J; Yem O; Russell F; Stewart CA; Lin K; Jayakody H; Ayres MR; Sosnowski MR; Whitty M; Petrie PR, 2023, 'Using a Camera System for the In-Situ Assessment of Cordon Dieback due to Grapevine Trunk Diseases', Australian Journal of Grape and Wine Research, 2023, http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2023/8634742

Xin B; Whitty M, 2022, 'A 3D grape bunch reconstruction pipeline based on constraint-based optimisation and restricted reconstruction grammar', Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, 196, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.compag.2022.106840

Wang X; Tang J; Whitty M, 2022, 'Data-centric analysis of on-tree fruit detection: Experiments with deep learning', Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, 194, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.compag.2022.106748

Jayakody H; Petrie P; Boer HJD; Whitty M, 2021, 'A generalised approach for high-throughput instance segmentation of stomata in microscope images', Plant Methods, 17, pp. 27, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13007-021-00727-4

Wang X; Tang J; Whitty M, 2021, 'DeepPhenology: Estimation of apple flower phenology distributions based on deep learning', Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, 185, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.compag.2021.106123

Hill GN; Whitty MA, 2021, 'Embedding metadata in images at time of capture using physical Quick Response (QR) codes', Information Processing and Management, 58, pp. 102504, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ipm.2021.102504

Wang X; Tang J; Whitty M, 2020, 'Side-view apple flower mapping using edge-based fully convolutional networks for variable rate chemical thinning', Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, 178, pp. 105673, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.compag.2020.105673

Millstead L; Jayakody H; Patel H; Kaura V; Petrie PR; Tomasetig F; Whitty M, 2020, 'Accelerating Automated Stomata Analysis Through Simplified Sample Collection and Imaging Techniques', Frontiers in Plant Science, 11, pp. 580389, http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2020.580389

Xin B; Liu S; Whitty M, 2020, 'Three-dimensional reconstruction of Vitis vinifera (L.) cvs Pinot Noir and Merlot grape bunch frameworks using a restricted reconstruction grammar based on the stochastic L-system', Australian Journal of Grape and Wine Research, 26, pp. 207 - 219, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ajgw.12444

Liu S; Zeng X; Whitty M, 2020, 'A vision-based robust grape berry counting algorithm for fast calibration-free bunch weight estimation in the field', Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, 173, pp. 105360, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.compag.2020.105360

Liu S; Zeng X; Whitty M, 2020, '3DBunch: A Novel iOS-Smartphone Application to Evaluate the Number of Grape Berries per Bunch Using Image Analysis Techniques', IEEE Access, 8, pp. 114663 - 114674, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2020.3003415

Hirayama M; Guivant J; Katupitiya J; Whitty M, 2019, 'Artificial intelligence in path planning for autonomous bulldozers: Comparison with manual operation', International Journal of Innovative Computing, Information and Control, 15, pp. 825 - 844, http://dx.doi.org/10.24507/ijicic.15.03.825

Hirayama M; Guivant J; Katupitiya J; Whitty M, 2019, 'Path planning for autonomous bulldozers', Mechatronics, 58, pp. 20 - 38, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mechatronics.2019.01.001

Petrie P; wang Y; Liu S; Lam S; Whitty M; skewes M, 2019, 'The accuracy and utility of a low cost thermal camera and smartphone-based system to assess grapevine water status', Biosystems Engineering, 179, pp. 126 - 139, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biosystemseng.2019.01.002

Tang J; Petrie P; Whitty M, 2018, 'Modelling relationships between visible winegrape berries and bunch maturity', Australian Journal of Grape and Wine Research, 25, pp. 116 - 126, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ajgw.12374

Liu S; Li X; Wu H; Xin B; Tang J; Petrie P; Whitty M, 2018, 'A robust automated flower estimation system for grape vines', Biosystems Engineering, 172, pp. 110 - 123, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biosystemseng.2018.05.009

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

Jayakody H; Liu S; Whitty M; Petrie P, 2017, 'Microscope image based fully automated stomata detection and pore measurement method for grapevines', Plant Methods, 13, pp. 94, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13007-017-0244-9

Liu S; Cossell S; Tang J; Dunn G; Whitty M, 2017, 'A Computer Vision System for Early Stage Grape Yield Estimation Based on Shoot Detection', Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, 137, pp. 88 - 101, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.compag.2017.03.013

Russell W; Kerrisk K; Whitty MA, 2017, 'The Effect of Herd Mentality on Dairy Heifers Conditioned to Traffic through Audio Cues', Animal Production Science, 57, pp. 1569 - 1574, http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/AN16460

Skewes M; Liu S; Petrie P; Whitty MA, 2016, 'Smart Phone Tools for Measuring Vine Water Status', Acta Horticulturae, 1197, pp. 53 - 58, http://dx.doi.org/10.17660/actahortic.2018.1197.7

Craig I; Whitty MA, 2016, 'Region formation for efficient offline location prediction', IEEE Pervasive Computing

Liu S; Whitty M, 2015, 'Automatic Grape Bunch Detection in Vineyards based on Support Vector Machine', Journal of Applied Logic, 13, pp. 643 - 653, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jal.2015.06.001

Campbell DJ; Whitty MA, 2014, 'Metric-Based Detection of Robot Kidnapping with an SVM Classifier', Robotics and Autonomous Systems, 2014, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.robot.2014.08.004

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

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

Mak LC; Whitty MA; Furukawa T, 2008, 'A localisation system for an indoor rotary-wing MAV using blade mounted LEDs', Sensor Review, 28, pp. 125 - 131, http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/02602280810856688

Conference Papers

Yem O; Tang J; Wang AX; Whitty M, 2021, 'Estimation of Apple Fruitlet Density in Orchards using Deep Learning Techniques', in Australasian Conference on Robotics and Automation, ACRA, Melbourne, presented at Australasian Conference on Robotics and Automation, Melbourne, 06 December 2021 - 08 December 2021

Tang J; Petrie P; Whitty M, 2019, 'Low-Cost Filter Selection from Spectrometer Data for Multispectral Imaging Applications', in fitch R; Katupitiya J; Whitty M (eds.), 6th IFAC Conference on Sensing, Control and Automation Technologies for Agriculture AGRICONTROL, IFAC-Online, Sydney, Australia, pp. 277 - 282, presented at Sensing, Control and Automation Technologies for Agriculture - 6th AGRICONTROL 2019, Sydney, Australia, 04 December 2019 - 06 December 2019, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ifacol.2019.12.534

Swift M; Jayakody H; Whitty M, 2019, 'Path Planning for Multi-Object Push Problems in Continuous Domain', in fitch R; Katupitiya J; Whitty M (eds.), 6th IFAC Conference on Sensing, Control and Automation Technologies for Agriculture AGRICONTROL, International Federation of Automatic Control, Sydney, Australia, pp. 161 - 166, presented at 6th IFAC Conference on Sensing, Control and Automation Technologies for Agriculture (AGRICONTROL), Sydney, Australia, 04 December 2019 - 06 December 2019, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ifacol.2019.12.515

Hu M; Whitty M, 2019, 'An Evaluation of an Apple Canopy Density Mapping System for a Variable-Rate Sprayer', in Fitch R; Katupitiya J; Whitty M (eds.), 6th IFAC Conference on Sensing, Control and Automation Technologies for Agriculture (AGRICONTROL), IFAC-PapersOnLine, Sydney, Australia, pp. 342 - 348, presented at 6th IFAC Conference on Sensing, Control and Automation Technologies for Agriculture (AGRICONTROL), Sydney, Australia, 04 December 2019 - 06 December 2019, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ifacol.2019.12.563

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

azhari F; Whitty MA, 2016, 'History-based indoor localisation system using a Smartphone', in singh S; kurniawati H; pounds P (eds.), Australasian Conference on Robotics and Automation 2016, Brisbane, pp. 278 - 284, presented at Australasian Conference on Robotics and Automation, Brisbane, 05 December 2016 - 07 December 2016, http://www.araa.asn.au/acra/acra2016/papers/pap142s1.pdf

Russell W; Whitty MA; Kerrisk K, 2016, 'Use of Audio Stimuli to Induce Voluntary Traffic with Dairy Heifers', in The Effect of Herd Mentality on Dairy Heifers Conditioned to Traffic Through Audio Cues, Australasian Dairy Science Symposium, Sydney, presented at Australasian Dairy Science Symposium, Sydney, 16 November 2016 - 18 November 2016

Skewes M; petrie PR; liu S; Whitty M, 2016, 'Smartphone tools for measuring vine water status', in ISHS Acta Horticulturae 1197: International Symposium on Sensing Plant Water Status - Methods and Applications in Horticultural Science, International Society for Horticultural Science, Potsdam, Germany, pp. 53 - 58, presented at International Symposium on Sensing Plant Water Status - Methods and Applications in Horticultural Science, Potsdam, Germany, 05 October 2016 - 07 October 2016, http://dx.doi.org/10.17660/actahortic.2018.1197.7

Tang J; Woods M; Cossell S; Liu S; Whitty M, 2016, 'Non-Productive Vine Canopy Estimation through Proximal and Remote Sensing', in IFAC-PapersOnLine, Elsevier, Seattle, USA, pp. 398 - 403, presented at Sensing, Control and Automation Technologies for Agriculture - 5th AGRICONTROL 2016, Seattle, USA, 14 August 2016 - 17 August 2016, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ifacol.2016.10.073

Cossell S; Whitty M; liu S; tang J, 2016, 'Spatial Map Generation from Low Cost Ground Vehicle Mounted Monocular Camera', in IFAC-PapersOnLine, Elsevier, Seattle, Washington, pp. 231 - 236, presented at AgriControl 2016, Seattle, Washington, 14 August 2016 - 17 August 2016, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ifacol.2016.10.043

Cossell S; Whitty M; Liu S; Tang J, 2016, 'Spatial Map Generation from Low Cost Ground Vehicle Mounted Monocular Camera', in IFAC PAPERSONLINE, ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV, WA, Seattle, pp. 231 - 236, presented at 5th IFAC Conference on Sensing, Control and Automation Technologies for Agriculture (AGRICONTROL), WA, Seattle, 14 August 2016 - 17 August 2016, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ifacol.2016.10.043

Whitty MA, 2016, 'Next generation yield prediction technologies', Adelaide, presented at Australian Wine Industry Technical Conference, Adelaide, 25 July 2016 - 28 July 2016

Liu S; Tang JULIE; Whitty MARK; Petrie PR, 2016, 'A Fast Method to Measure Stomatal Aperture by MSER on Smart Mobile Phone', in Applied Industrial Optics: Spectroscopy, Imaging and Metrology 2016, Optica Publishing Group, Heidelberg Germany, pp. aiw2b.2, presented at Applied Industrial Optics: Spectroscopy, Imaging and Metrology, Heidelberg Germany, 25 July 2016 - 28 July 2016, http://dx.doi.org/10.1364/AIO.2016.AIW2B.2

Liu S; Whitty M; Jayakody H, 2016, 'Grape berry counting based on automated 3D bunch reconstruction from a single image', in 16th AWITC proceedings, Adelaide, South Australia, presented at 16th Australian Wine Industry Technical Conference, Adelaide, South Australia, 24 July 2016 - 28 July 2016

Liu S; Tang J; Cossell S; Whitty MA, 2015, 'Detection of Shoots in Vineyards by Unsupervised Learning with Over the Row Computer Vision System', in Australasian Conference on Robotics and Automation, ACRA, Canberra, Australia, presented at Australasian Conference on Robotics and Automation, Canberra, Australia, 02 December 2015 - 04 December 2015, https://ssl.linklings.net/conferences/acra/acra2015_proceedings/views/includes/files/pap162.pdf

Tang J; Liu S; Cossell S; Whitty M, 2015, 'Addressing Big Issues in Agriculture: A Case Study on Rapid and High Fidelity Yield Mapping', in Addressing Big Issues in Agriculture: A Case Study on Rapid and High Fidelity Yield Mapping, 14th APRU Doctoral Students Conference, Hangzhou, China, presented at 14th APRU Doctoral Students Conference, Hangzhou, China, 23 November 2015 - 27 November 2015

Harding R; Whitty MA, 2015, 'Employing Android Devices for Autonomous Control of a UGV', Lincoln, UK, presented at European Conference on Mobile Robots 2015, Lincoln, UK, 02 September 2015 - 04 September 2015, https://lcas.lincoln.ac.uk/ecmr15/?q=node/5

Liu S; Whitty M; Cossell S, 2015, 'A Lightweight Method for Grape Berry Counting based on Automated 3D Bunch Reconstruction from a Single Image', Seattle, presented at ICRA, International Conference on Robotics and Automation (IEEE), Workshop on Robotics in Agriculture, Seattle, 30 May 2015 - 30 May 2015, http://www.robotics.unsw.edu.au/srv/publication/liu2015lightweight.pdf

Liu S; Whitty ; Cossell S, 2015, 'Automatic Grape Bunch Detection in Vineyards for Precise Yield Estimation', in UKITA N (ed.), Proceedings of the 14th IAPR International Conference on Machine Vision Applications, MVA 2015, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., Tokyo, Japan, pp. 238 - 241, presented at AIPR, International Conference on Machine Vision Application (MVA 2015), Tokyo, Japan, 18 May 2015 - 22 May 2015, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/MVA.2015.7153175

Marden S; Whitty MA, 2014, 'GPS-free Localisation and Navigation for an Unmanned Ground Vehicle for Yield Forecasting in a Vineyard', in Menegatti E; Michael N; Berns K; Yamaguchi H (eds.), Proceedings of the 13th International Conference IAS-13, Springer, Padova, Italy, presented at Workshop on Recent Advances in Agricultural Robotics, 13th International Conference on Intelligent Autonomous Systems, Padova, Italy, 18 July 2014 - 18 July 2014, http://www.ias-13.org/

Goward J; Whitty MA, 2014, 'Estimating and Predicting Carbon Sequestration in a Vineyard using Precision Viticulture Techniques', in Janssen V (ed.), Proceedings of the 19th Association of Public Authority Surveyors Conference (APAS2014), 19th Association of Public Authority Surveyors Conference, Pokolbin, NSW, Australia, presented at 19th Association of Public Authority Surveyors Conference, Pokolbin, NSW, Australia, 31 March 2014 - 02 April 2014

Liu S; Marden S; Whitty M, 2013, 'Towards Automated Yield Estimation in Viticulture', in Proceedings of Australasian Conference on Robotics and Automation, 2-4 Dec 2013, University of New South Wales, Sydney Australia, Sydney, presented at Australian Conference on Robotics and Automation, Sydney, 02 December 2013 - 04 December 2013

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