Indoor Robot Localization and Mapping Using ZigBee Radio Technology
Kyle Hevrdejs, Jacob Knoll, Advisor: Dr. Suruz Miah
Kyle Hevrdejs is graduating with a Bachelor's of Science in Electrical Engineering Degree from Bradley University in May of 2017. Soon after graduation, Kyle will begin his career at Northrop Grumman in Rolling Meadows, IL. His electrical engineering interests include embedded programming in C/C++ and VHDL, control theory, and hardware interfacing. Kyle's contribution to the project was XBee configuration and communication, programming interfaces between the XBee and BeagleBone Black, debugging software, and building the reflector.
Email: khevrdejs@mail.bradley.edu
LinkedIn: Kyle Hevrdejs
Jacob Knoll is also graduating with a Bachelor's of Science in Electrical Engineering from Bradley University in May of 2017. After graduation, Jacob will be starting in a position with Boeing in St. Louis, MO. He is most interested in robotics, especially the hardware and software that goes into them. Other interests include C/C++ and MATLAB programming, interfacing, and electronics design. Jacob's contribution to the project was the V-REP simulation, set up of the BeagleBone Black for use with ROS, and software debugging.
Email: jknoll@mail.bradley.edu
LinkedIn: Jacob Knoll
Dr. Suruz Miah is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Bradley University. He is interested in researching mobile robot navigation, control systems, mechatronics, multi-agent systems, and Radio Frequency Identification technology. Dr. Miah acted as the advisor for the project by offering guidence and assitance in weekly meetings and in the lab.
Email: smiah@bradley.edu
Phone: (309) 677-2260
Bradley University Profile: Dr. Suruz Miah