PUBLICATIONS

My research work has produced several unique articles.

Books and chapters

Problèmes géométriques et analyse de trajectoire de robots parallèles. Editions Universitaires Européennes, 2011. ISBN 978-613-1-56031-6.

 Synthesis on modeling and certified solving of the kinematics problems of Gough-Type parallel Manipulator with an exact algebraic method, book chapter in Parallel Manipulators, Towards New Applications, Huapeng Wu editor, I-Tech Education and Publishing, Vienna, 2008, pp. 175-206.

 Kinematics Synthesis Of A New Generation Of Rapid Linear Actuators For High Velocity Robotics With Improved Performance Based On Parallel Architecture, in Advanced Strategies for Robot Manipulators, S. E. Shafiei editor. Sciyo Publishers International, Rijeka, Croatia, August 2010, pp 107-134.

 L. Rolland and R. Chandra. The Application of an Efficient Evolutionary Algorithm in Solving the Forward Kinematics of 6-6 General Parallel Manipulator. In ROMANSY 18 - Robot Design, Dynamics and Control, Series: CISM International Centre for Mechanical Sciences, Vol. 524 Springer, Berlin, 2010, pp. 117-124.

 Milling Simulation Tool for Parallel Robot Path Planning implementing Computer Numerical Control. In book Motion and Operation Planning of Robotics System: Background and Practical Approaches. Giuseppe Carbone and Fernando Gomez editors. Volume 29, 2015, Springer, Berlin, 2015, pp. 147-192; invité à soumettre.

Scientific Journals

 L. Rolland. Certified Solving of the Forward Kinematics Problem with an exact Method for the general parallel Manipulator. Advanced Robotics, The International Journal of the Robotics Society of Japan, Volume 19, Number 9, October 2005, pp. 995-1025 (31 pages)

 L. Rolland. Synthesis on the Forward Kinematics Problem algebraic modeling for the planar parallel manipulator. Displacement-based equation systems. In Advanced Robotics, Volume 20, Number 9, 2006, pp. 1035-1065 (31 pages)

 L. Rolland. Synthesis of the forward kinematics problem algebraic modeling for the general parallel manipulator: displacement-based equations. In Advanced Robotics, Volume 21, Number 9, 2007 , pp. 1071-1092 (22 pages)

 R. Chandra and L. Rolland. On solving the forward kinematics of 3RPR planar parallel manipulator using hybrid metaheuristics. In Applied Mathematics and Computation, Volume 217, Issue 22, 15 July 2011, pp. 8997-9008

 L. Baron et L. Rolland. An Optimization Post-Processing Module for Complex Tool-Tip Milling Operations. Accepted for publication in The International Journal of CAD/CAM. Retreived.

 L. Rolland and R, Chandra. The Forward Kinematics of the 6-6 Parallel Manipulator Using an Evolutionary Algorithm based on Generalized Generation Gap with Parent-Centric Crossover. In Robotica. Volume 34, Issue 1, 2016, pp 1-22. Published online: 19 June 2014

 R. Chandra and L. Rolland. Global–local population memetic algorithm for solving the forward kinematics of parallel manipulators. In Connection Science, Volume 27, Issue 1, pp 22-39. Published online: 29 Aug 2014.

 L. Baron et L. Rolland. An Optimization Post-Processing Module for Complex Tool-Tip Milling Operations. In International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology. Volume 80, Issue 1, 2015. Pages 615-624.

 J. Stevenson, S. O'Young and L. Rolland. Assessment of Alternative Manual Control Methods for Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. In the Journal of Unmanned Vehicle Systems, Volume 3, Issue 3, 2015, pp 73-94.

 J. Stevenson, S. O'Young and L. Rolland. Estimated Levels Of Safety For UAVs And Risk Mitigation Strategies. In the Journal of Unmanned Vehicle Systems, Volume 3, Issue 4, 2015. Pages 204-221.

 J. Stevenson, S. O'Young and L. Rolland. Enhancing The Visibility Of Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. In Procedia Manufacturing. Volume 3, 2015. Pages 944-951.

 J. Stevenson, S. O'Young and L. Rolland. Assessment Of Alternative Manual Control Methods For Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. In Procedia Manufacturing. Volume 3, 2015. Pages 952- 959.

 J. Stevenson, S. O'Young and L. Rolland. Beyond Line of Sight Control of Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Using a Synthetic Environment to Augment First Person Video. In Procedia Manufacturing. Volume 3, 2015. Pages 960-967.

 M. Albarghot and L. Rolland. MATLAB/Simulink modelling and experimental results of a PEM electrolyzer powered by a solar panel. Accepté pour publication dans the Journal of Energy and Power Engineering.

Conferences with peer-reviews

1. Jean-Charles Faugère, Luc Rolland et Fabrice Rouillier. Using computer algebra tools for offline studies of parallel manipulators. In Applications of Computer Algebra to Robotics, Peter Kovacs, International Conference on Applications of Computer Algebra (ACA'99), Madrid, juin 1999.

2. Luc Rolland. The Manta and the Kanuk: Novel 4-DOF Parallel Mechanisms for Industrial Handling. In proceedings of the ASME, Dynamic Systems and Control Division - 1999, vol 67, pp 831 - 844, Conference IMECE'99, Nashville, novembre 14-19, 1999.

3. Luc Rolland. Méthodes algébriques pour la résolution du modèle géométrique de robots parallèles, applications à haute cadence et grande précision. Actes des quatrièmes journées du pôle de Micro-robotique, Lyon, juillet 4-5, 2001.

4. Luc Rolland. Introduction to Algebraic Methods for Solving the Forward Kinematics Problem of Parallel Robots applied to High Throughput and High Accuracy. Actes de la conférence 3rd European-Asian Congress on Mechatronics, Besançon, octobre 9-11, 2001; invité à soumettre.

5. L. Rolland et al. Dead Reckoning with a mobile robotic unit, a simple approach for industrial applications. Actes de la conférence IEEE SMC UK-RI Chapter Conference 2007 on Cybernetics Systems, Dublin, septembre 6-7, pp 86-92

6. L. Rolland et al. Registration of 3D surface models with calibrated photographs. Reverse engineering for automated robot programming. Actes de la conférence IEEE SMC UK-RI Chapter Conference 2007 on Cybernetics Systems, Dublin, septembre 6-7, pp 93-99
7. L. Rolland. Modeling and Solving Strategies for the Forward Kinematics Problem of the translation parallel manipulators, application to high speed manufacturing and high accuracy. Actes de la conférence IEEE SMC UK-RI Chapter Conference 2007 on Cybernetics Systems, Dublin, septembre 6-7, pp 106-112
8. L. Rolland and R. Chandra. Forward Kinematics of the 6-6 general Parallel Manipulator Using Real Coded Genetic Algorithms. Actes de la conférence IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics, AIM 2009. Singapore, juillet 14-17, 2009, pp 1637 – 1642; invité à soumettre.
9. L. Rolland and R. Chandra. Forward Kinematics of the 3RPR planar Parallel Manipulators Using Real Coded Genetic Algorithms. Actes de la conférence 24 th International Symposium on Computer and Information Sciences, Kalkanli (TRNC), septembre 14-16, 2009
10. R. Chandra, M. Frean, L. Rolland, "A Hybrid Meta-Heuristic Paradigm for Solving the Forward Kinematics of 6-6 General Parallel Manipulator", Actes de la conférence 8th IEEE International Symposium on Computational Intelligence in Robotics and Automation (CIRA 2009), Daejeon, Korea, 15-18 decembre 2009, pp. 171-176.
11. R. Chandra, M. Zhang, L. Rolland, "Solving the Forward Kinematics of the 3RPR Planar Parallel Manipulator using a Hybrid Meta-Heuristic Paradigm", Actes de la conférence 8th IEEE International Symposium on Computational Intelligence in Robotics and Automation (CIRA 2009), Daejeon, Korea, 15-18 decembre 2009, pp. 177-182.
12. M. Sonmez and L. Rolland. SOLAR SHIP- A Project from Energy Society. Accepté pour publication au 10th International Conference on Clean Energy (ICCE 2010), 15-17 septembre 2010, Famagusta (TRNC).

13. L. Rolland and Murat Sönmez. Synthesis of 2 DOF parallel robots for solar tracking, from the drawing board until prototyping stage. Actes de la conférence 2nd International Conference on Nuclear & Renewable Energy (NURER 2010), Ankara, Turkey, 4-7 juillet, 2010.
14. L. Rolland. The design of improved sun tracking devices as solar panel enhancers based on parallel robotics. Actes de la conférence 10th International Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies (SET2011), Istanbul, Turkey, septembre 4-7, 2011.
15. L. Rolland and M. Miman. Ship design classification for wind and solar energy capture. Actes de la conférence 6e International Ege Energy Symposium & Exhibition, June 28-30, 2012, Izmir, Turkey
16. L. Rolland and A. Uslu. Design of Feedback Control for efficient Solar Tracking. Abstract Accepté pour publication au 6e International Ege Energy Symposium & Exhibition. June 28-30, 2012. Izmir, Turkey.
17. L. Rolland and A. Uslu. Sensor application for efficient Solar Tracking. Abstract Accepté pour publication au 6e International Ege Energy Symposium & Exhibition. June 28-30, 2012. Izmir, Turkey.
18. L. Rolland. Kinematics Synthesis of 2 DOF Parallel Manipulators for Solar Tracking. In RAAD 2012, 21th International Workshop on Robotics in Alpe-Adria-Danube Region, September 10- 13, 2012, Naples, Italy.

19. L. Rolland. Ship design classification for wind and solar energy capture. Actes de la conférence EIC 3rd Climate Change Technology Conference 2013, Montreal, Qc, Canada.
20. L. Rolland. Efficiency improvement of 2 dof sun tracking for preliminary engineering analysis. Actes de la conférence EIC 3rd Climate Change Technology Conference 2013, Montreal, Qc, Canada.

21. T. Islam, Cheng Yin, S. Jian, L. Rolland. Dynamic Analysis of Scissor Lift Mechanism through Bond Graph Modeling. Actes de la conférence IEEE/ASME AIM 2014, the
IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics, Besancon, France, July 7 – 10, 2014.
22. J. Stevenson, O. Cereceda, S. O'Young and L. Rolland. A Simulated Environment for Testing Detect Sense and Avoid Scenarios for UAVs. Actes de la conférence the NECEC 2014, the Newfoundland Electrical and Computer Engineering Conference, novembre 3, 2014, St. John's, NL
23. X. Fang, S. O'Young and L. Rolland. Development and Implantation of ADS-B Based Cooperative Autonomous Collision Avoidance System. Actes de la conférence the 2014 Unmanned Systems Canada Conference, Montreal, novembre 4 – 6, 2014.
24. S. Jian, C. Yin, T. Islam, Lesley James, L. Rolland. Five Bar Planar Manipulator Simulation And Analysis By Bond Graph. Actes de la conférence ASME IMECE 2014, the ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Montreal, novembre 14 – 20, 2014.
25. C. Yin, S. Jian, M. H. Faghih, T. Islam, L. Rolland. Bond Graph Modeling and Simulating of 3 RPR Planar Parallel Manipulator. Actes de la conférence ASME IMECE 2014, Montreal, novembre 14 – 20, 2014.

26. J. Stevenson, S. O'Young and L. Rolland. Enhancing The Visibility Of Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. Actes de la conférence 6th International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics, Las Vegas, juillet 2015.
27. J. Stevenson, S. O'Young and L. Rolland. Assessment Of Alternative Manual Control Methods For Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. Actes de la conférence 6th International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics.
28. J. Stevenson, S. O'Young and L. Rolland. Beyond Line Of Sight Control Of Small Unmanned Air Vehicles Using A Synthetic Environment to Augment First-Person Video. Actes de la conférence 6th International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics.
29. T. Islam and L. Rolland. Parametric Design Optimization of Scissor Lift Platform - A Design of Experiment (DOE) Approach. Actes de la conférence 2015 CCToMM M3 Workshop, Ottawa, Canada.
30. T. Islam and L. Rolland. Parametric Design Optimization of Scissor Lift Platform - A Design of Experiment (DOE) Approach. Accepté pour publication au IEEE/ASME AIM 2014, the IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics, 2015. Retiré.
31. S. Fang, D. Balage, M. Contarino, L. Rolland, and S. O’Young. Development and implementation of UAV 4D synchronization encounter flights. Actes de la conférence 2015 Unmanned Systems Canada Conference, Halifax, 3 – 5 November 2015.

32. O. Cereceda, O'Young and L. Rolland. Validation of fixed wing Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) using JSBSym Flight Dynamic Model. Accepté pour publication au 7th International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics. Invité à soumettre. Retiré.
33. C. Yin and L. Rolland. Dynamic Modeling of the 3-RPR PPM with Virtual Work. Actes de la conférence 4 th Joint International Conference on Multibody System Dynamics, Montreal, Qc, Canada.
34. E. Faghih and L. Rolland. A New Design of Revolute Joint with Dry Lubrication. Actes de la conférence 4th Joint International Conference on Multibody System Dynamics, Montreal, Qc, Canada.

35. D. Chablat and L. Rolland. Design of mechanisms with scissor linear joints for swept volume reduction. Actes de la conférence 4th Joint International Conference on
Multibody System Dynamics, Montreal, Qc, Canada.
36. O. Cereceda, O'Young and L. Rolland. Validation of fixed wing Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) using JSBSym Flight Dynamic Model. Accepté pour publication au 2016 IEEE SMC, International Conference on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics (SMC 2016).
37. M. Albarghot and L. Rolland. MATLAB/Simulink modelling and experimental results of a PEM electrolyzer powered by a solar panel. Accepté pour publication au 2016 IEEE EPEC, International Conference on Electrical Power & Energy Conference.

Theses

Outils algébriques pour la résolution de problèmes géométriques et l'analyse de trajectoire de robots parallèles prévus pour des applications à haute cadence et grande précision. PhD Thesisof Henri Poincaré University, Nancy 1, computer science speciality, Villers-les-Nancy, 10
December 2003.

Simulation d'une cellule de fabrication automatisée. Master Thesis of Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal, Mecanical Engineering, ME87RO. Montreal, 1987

Rapports

 Etat de l'art en robotique parallèle. Rapport technique no. 98-01, ISR, EPFL, Lausanne, 1998.
 Conception de mécanismes, élaboration des principes de mobilité. Rapport technique no. 98-
02, ISR, EPFL, Lausanne, 1998.
 Robots parallèles à 4 degrés de liberté. Rapport technique no. 98-03, ISR, EPFL, Lausanne,
1998.
 L. Rolland L. and F. Rouillier. Simulation géométrique de trajectoire avec erreurs de mesures
INRIA contract report, N° 99-R-426, 1999.
 L. Rolland L. and F. Rouillier. Simulation géométrique de trajectoire avec erreurs de données
de CAO. INRIA rapport contractuel pour CMW-Marioni. N° A00-R-265, 2000.
 L. Rolland L. and F. Rouillier. Simulation de trajectoire avec erreurs de mesures et modélisation
de commande. INRIA rapport contractuel pour CMW-Marioni. N° A00-R-266, 2000.
 Robotique pour l'usinage à grande vitesse. Rapport technique, ENIM, Metz, 2004

 Synthesis on kinematics Modeling of the general parallel Manipulator for an exact algebraic
Method. Rapport technique, ENSAM , Metz, avril 2005.
 Synthesis on the Forward Kinematics Problem algebraic modeling for the planar parallel
manipulator, Part 1. Rapport technique, ENSAM , Metz, 22 avril 2005.
 Synthesis on the Forward Kinematics Problem algebraic modeling for the planar parallel
manipulator, Part 2. Rapport technique, ENSAM , Metz, 22 avril 2005.
 Interval analysis to certify the Geometric Iterative Method. Rapport technique, ENS, Bilbao, 27
juillet 2005.
 L. Baron et L. Rolland. An Optimization Post-Processing Module For Complex Tool-Tip Milling
Operations. Rapport technique, Memorial University, Avril 2014.
 L. Rolland. Path Planning Kinematics Simulation of CNC Machine Tools based on Parallel
Manipulators. April 2014 Rapport technique, Memorial University, Mai 2014.
 L. Rolland. Automation Audit Proposal Report, rapport contractuel pour Ocean Choice
International, Memorial University, Aout 2014.