Coordinator: Prof. Ing. Psutka Josef, CSc.
Coordinator: Doc. Ing. Müller Luděk, Ph.D.
Coordinator: Prof. Ing. Šimandl Miroslav, CSc.
Coordinator: Prof. Ing. Schlegel Miloš, CSc.
Coordinator: Doc. Ing. Matoušek Jindřich, Ph.D.
Coordinator: Ing. Mgr. Romportl Jan, Ph.D.
Czech speakers recorded in Car with several driving conditions; recordings annotation. Collaboration with Czech Technical University in Prague (Doc. Ing. Pollák, CSc. - head of the whole project), Technical University in Brno (Doc. Dr. Ing. Jan Černocký).
The project concerns development of multimodal assistive system for human-computer communication. By assistive system here it is meant a system that helps user with communication with computer and that uses communication means usual for communication between humans.
Coordinator: Doc. Ing. Železný Miloš, Ph.D.
Coordinator: Ing. Tihelka Daniel, Ph.D.
The goal of the project is to develop and test for the Czech television a set of SW prototypes and technologies aimed at the elimination of the language barriers that limit the hearing impaired viewers.
E-SCOP project aims to overcome the current drawbacks for the shop floor control level (i.e. MES and deterministic / real-time control), thus improving the state of the art of the overall production control system architecture. This goal is achieved by introducing an innovative approach based on the combination of 3 different pillars, namely: i) embedded systems, ii) ontology-based knowledge management and iii) serviceoriented architecture. The approach is called Open, Knowledge‐Driven Manufacturing Execution System (OKD‐MES).
Coordinator: Ing. Balda Pavel, Ph.D.
direct creation of a digital record. The implemented solution should eliminate the operator errors to a maximum possible degree and, at the same time, it should not reduce the information content of the record (and, consequently, its usability).
The goal of the project is to develop and test in experimental mode a complex system for intelligent communication between air traffic controllers and automatic (computer-operated) pseudo-pilot. This system, being the results of intensive basic and applied research, is meant to enhance the ATM and ATC software systems developed by CS Soft, a.s. The outcomes of the project will not only bring a profit to CS Soft from increased sales of their top product - they will indirectly affect all the air transport participants, including the passengers themselves. High-quality, objective and sophisticated courses using the simulators employing intelligent communication between (human) air traffic controller and computer pseudo-pilot will increase the professionalism of trained controllers and thus this new technology will undoubtedly contribute to the improved overall air traffic security.
The project builds upon our previous activities in the field of computer speech processing and aims at basic research into speech synthesis. The key idea in the proposed project is to confront phonetic knowledge of the characteristics of natural speech with the characteristics present in synthetic speech and to exploit the acquired know-how to remedy disruptive effects in synthetic speech and to enhance the performance of corpus-based speech-synthesis techniques. Emphasis will be placed on a thorough analysis of contemporary problems perceived in synthetic speech, identification of relevant phonetic parameters crucial for the quality of synthetic speech and the use of such phonetically justified patterns to drive the latest corpus-based speech synthesis techniques. Special attention will be given to automatic prediction of synthesis errors and to the corresponding signal modification/generation.
Joint-project with Visual History Foundation, Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, University of Maryland in Washington, IBM and MFF UK in Prague.
Coordinator: Ing. Sobota Jaroslav, Ph.D.
The main aim of the project is mechatronics-based rehabilitation equipment designed for use by patients at home under remote supervision by therapists and medical specialists. The therapeutic excersises can be monitored and adjusted remotely according to the patient's skills. This allows to reduce the number of repetitive visits to or from therapists.
Automatic design and tuning of process controllers is still one of the top control theory research lines which is stimulated by thousands of practical applications. The aim of the project is a research and development of new integral technique covering both process identification and robust design of low-order controllers and compensators. The novel approach is based on experimental data combined with a special form of a priori information about the class of candidate process models where also fractional-order systems are assumed. The proposed class covers all typical process models even including dead-time. In addition, it is suitable for approximation of transcendent transfer functions obtained from the equations describing distributed parameter systems. The resulting method will be used for development of particular low-order controllers providing the autotuning feature (pulse PID autotuner, relay PID autotuner, fractional-order PID controller, Nyquist plot shaping filter). Moreover, all prototype algorithms will be packed into advanced function blocks tailored for both simulation and real-time platform. Finally, the most promising results will be presented in the form of Internet virtual laboratories.
Coordinator: Ing. Čech Martin, Ph.D.
The project deals with RaD of new robotic device for the diagnostic purposes of submerged industrial technologies or inner spaces of tanks with slow flowing liquid. The project aims to create a small modular submersible robotic device. The device will work in manual mode (ROV) with a possibility to be switched to automatic mode (AUV) during diagnostic operations. Additionally the project aims to develop an ultrasonic nondestructive testing module which can be attached to the modular platform.
Coordinator: Ing. Hering Pavel, Ph.D.
The project is focused on research and development of innovative advanced control algorithms (feedback control, sequential control, optimization) suitable for the design of sophisticated control systems of technological processes and machines and the integration of such algorithms to existing ZAT - Plant Suite MP control system developed by ZAT a.s. The project goal corresponds with the current requirements of the industrial practice, where the complexity of the controlled systems is ever-growing as well as the requirements on costs optimization and production quality. The tools for industrial automation will be enhanced by universal sliding mode controller, fuzzy controller and predictive controller. The newly integrated controllers will allow configuration of complex hierarchical control strategies with built-in optimization and self-tuning capabilities. A new module for sequential control based on the SFC programming language will be added to existing tools for sequential control.
The goal of the project is research and development of advanced control system for motion control of machines, manipulators and robots. The new system will contain advanced functions for automatic controller tuning, residual vibrations damping and special smooth spatial trajectory interpolation. The functionality of the system will be evaluated on a pilot application of prototype machine-tool for radial cam grinding with use of special hardened materials.
The aim of the project SAMOČET CZ.1.07/1.2.31/02.0019 is extension of education of children with special needs (SEN) and increasing skills of SEN coordinators and parents. Project activities are linked to the project ARET CZ.1.07/1.2.00/08.0021 http://aret.zcu.cz The project ARET was a pilot project for automatic reading of teaching material (AČUP) in Mathematics and Physics. The project SAMOČET expands educational opportunities of visually impaired students, plans to create new tools for the automatic reading other specific subjects (German, English, Czech language, Chemistry, Biology, Work-skill teachings) and merges existing and new tools to a general system for teaching childern at the elementary schools. Trained teachers of the project partner school ensure the creation of new AČUPs. The project also aims to increase parents' awareness about new system so that they can encourage children to actively use the system SAMOČET during homework.
Examples of AČUP are available on pages http://ucebnice.zcu.cz. Project is co-funded by the European Social Fund and the State Budget of the Czech Republic.
The main objective of the project is the research and development of software tools for archiving and providing access to the historical resources gathered within the documentary mission of the Institute for the Study of Totalitarian Regimes. Consortium: The University of West Bohemia (coordinator), Charles University in Prague and The Institute for the Study of Totalitarian Regimes.
Coordinator: Ing. Hajšman Václav, Ph.D.
Project is aimed at research and development of automatic system for active operating of supporting steady used for crank-schaft balancing during machining.The proposed solution is unique, which still has not been used on the global market in practise.
The aim of project is model and method research and development of information system prototype of sophisticated effective control and planning benefit in steam turbine and turbine halls selected equipment service maintenance area. It will be created the complex database, simulation and computational tool for planning and maintenance, logistic and service costs effective needs estimation. This system will be used as the subsidiary help for maintenance cost reduction and high-level reliability and availability obtainment especially for new reconstructed machines, and for other recently established service maintenance by Škoda Power a.s. assurance. New assortment of provided service establishment will be a big benefit for expansion and improving the quality of product scale, which Škoda Power a.s. tenders as inland that abroad in energy turbine halls area.
Coordinator: Doc. Ing. Janeček Eduard, CSc.
and EU. This problem is topical for the period of potential massive photovoltaic sources installation.
integration of RES into the electrical systems under similar conditions as the CR.
The goal of the research and development work is the creation of the universal modular multi-axis robotic manipulator for grease and paint removing lines. Firstly, the design of mechanical construction of the robot will be made. The next goal is the research and development of the advanced algorithms for motion control of robotic manipulators. There are various particular problems to be solved, especially time-optimal trajectory tracking, multi-axis synchronization, optimization of manipulation steps sequence or attenuation of the residual vibrations. The developed algorithms will be integrated into function blocks library of the Matlab/Simulink control system and the selected real-time control system. Further, they will be implemented on a chosen hardware platform. The prototype manipulator will be built for practical testing and system tuning.
The aim of the project is the development of new stage and scene control system. Significant part of the project consists of research, development and implementation of new advanced algorithms (time-optimal one-dimensional motion with constraints, 3-D motion with constraints, smooth trajectory junction, damping of residual vibrations of elastic mechanical systems, detection of abrupt changes of the drive load). The algorithms will be accomplished by graphical design and configuration tools suitable for realization and innovation of large stage and scene control systems. The whole set of SW and HW components will be integrated into new control system ZAT SMC (Stage Motion Control).
The project aim is to develop a complex system for selecting a suitable donor for bone marrow transplantation with using the advanced search based on available knowledge and proposed methods. It is necessary to analyze the issues related to data sources and genetic diversity for subsequent use in the development of concept for finding matched donors. Then, based on specified functionalities and analysis will be created the algorithms and verified the methods of the concept and upgrade the algorithm of the MAC and evaluation functions relating to the patient diagnosis. This step will be followed by a prototype of the target software and finally will be implemented the applications for individual users, including verification and operation testing. During the entire project will be upgraded and expanded support systems and due to the future commercial application will be created the Testing Center.
The aim of the project is the development of tools suitable for effective building of test systems for automotive industry. These tools are focused on three main areas. The first area is research, development and implementation of advanced control algorithms of mechatronic systems to the selected target environments (Matlab-Simulink, LabVIEW, dSpace, REX). The second area consists of the development of hardware-in-the-loop simulation environment for Linux and Phar Lap ETS operating systems. The third area is the design of a robotic manipulator dedicated for the specified class of test systems. The results obtained will be verified on the prototype of the selected test stand by ZF.
The aim of the project is to develop a diagnostic prototype for rubbing detection and localization in steam turbines. This system will be used for detection of a phenomenon = rotor - stator contact. This phenomenon is partly characteristic in excessive abrasion of parts that are in contact and partly in extra heat strain that subsequently affects dynamic properties of rotating parts. The developed diagnostic system will be addressed to the manufacturer of steam turbines ŠKODA POWER a.s. Implementation of the system will provide a great contribution in safety and reliability increase of already installed as well as in future produced and delivered turbines of the company ŠKODA POWER a.s. in terms of both the Czech Republic and abroad.
New control units of the MIKROKLIMA company and an appropriate control system will be developed. The developed SW and HW will be among the first ones to allow complete Rapid Application Development for microcontrollers with integrated peripherals. Graphical development environment will be available for comfortable programming and diagnostics of the control units. Simultaneously, new advanced control algorithms focused on energy-efficient control of HVAC systems will be developed.
The subject of the project is to develop the Wide Area Monitoring System (WAMS) for distribution networks. The system will be used for enhancement of reliability and improvement of safe control of the distribution networks. Another aim is to investigate the possibilities of usage of WAMS technical solutions and functions for future Smart Grid. The WAM system is based on synchronous measurements of phasors using quick sampling with the addition of measurements from another sources. Measurements of voltage and current synchrophasors will be installed in selected places of distribution network within the framework of the developed enhance functions of the system will be verified. The enhance functions are focused to dynamic state estimation of distribution network with planned response of 1s and to on-line parameter identification of the network components. These functions can be used to optimize the system configuration with regards to minimize loss and to maintain system stability.
The main project goal is the R&D of a new technology for ultrasonic testing of pipeline welds in nuclear power plants and its validation on a set of test blocks with manufactured artificial defects. The key component will be a new universal manipulator for routine employment, executing the ultrasonic diagnostics of all the common weld types using the progressive PA (phased array) method. The universality will be taken into account during construction design. Moreover, the individual components of the manipulator (PLCOpen-based control system, tactile sensors-based manual guidance unit for the end effector) will be universal and adaptable for various robotic platforms. The project concept supposes that a ready-to-sell product will be available at its end. The verified technology will be offered also to 3rd parties as a standalone unit making the welds diagnostics faster and easier. The developed product will be globally competitive mainly through its universality, quality and simple usage.
This POST-DOC project deals with research on the methods improving the Czech signed speech synthesis system.
Coordinator: Ing. Krňoul Zdeněk, Ph.D.
The main goal of the project is publishing the unique data from queries the Language Consulting Centre of the Czech Language Institute of the ASCR dealt with in a new, user-friendly language query software database. Consortium: Institute of the Czech Language ASCR (coordinator) and The University of West Bohemia.
The objective of the project is build software tools for end-user access to a large videoarchive of Holocaust survivors testimonies. This archive, created in the 1990s and currently maintained by the Visual History Institute (Shoa Foundation Institute) at the University of Southern California (USC, http://dornsife.usc.edu/vhi). The archive is currently accessible only at the MFF UK building in Prague and two more places in Europee. It contains more than 110 thousand hours of interview in 32 languages, about half of them in English. There are about 1,000 hours of testimonies recorded in Czech. Searching such a large videoarchive is thus very difficult without proper search software. At present, thesaurus-only keyword search based on sparse, manually created index is possible. The situation is even worse for non-English testimonies, such as those recorded in Czech. Our goal is thus to combine and apply advanced continuous speech recognition, speech retrieval and machine translation methods to allow for a precise, fast and targeted search in the USC archive s (at least) Czech and English testimonies, in a cross-lingual manner; Slovak (another 1000 hours) will be added if possible. The cross-lingual capability over the English testimonies will make it possible for Czech users to access in a unified way the additional 4000 testimonies given by Czechs but recorded in English, and there are another 12 thousand where the Czech territory, historical events related to former Czechoslovakia and people from the region are mentioned.