Maximilian Vieweg — Projects

arctic_underwater_robotics - During my course at the University Center in Svalbard, I participated in a field mission to sample water columns in fjords surrounding Longyearbyen. We obtained side-scan sonar data, as well as sea-water properties during multiple dives near local glaciers.

object_detection - A Faster R-CNN is trained to detect and categorize maritime objects, such as sailboats and buoys, at sea. Each detection is visualised with a bounding box and relevant metrics are displayed next to the image category. For this purpose images are filtered from the Pascal VOC for training.

fish_classification - This project involves using CNNs and PyTorch to classify fish images into different categories. We will train a model on a dataset of fish images and use it to predict the class of new, unseen images. Finally its performance is compared to a fine-tuned AlexNet and a MobileNet to explore Transfer Learning.

sonar_localisation - A sonar transmitter is located in shallow waters, using the knowledge of the Green’s function of the environment, taking into account reflections at the fluid interfaces. Assuming a stable environment the signals recorded by an array of receivers is setn back to the source, creating a peak at the source’s original location.

mnist_class- This project involves using MLPs and PyTorch to classify handwritten letters from the MNIST dataset.

drifter_simulation - A simulation of drifter advection is created for the Toulon Bay. Its result is then compared to the movement of drifters set out at sea during a mission with Ifremer. Even during the time-span of five hours, the current velocities, sampled once per hour, could be used to predict drifter movement.

trajectory_prediction - For my bachelor thesis I implemented a method for tracking UAVs for cases of malfunctioning object trackers and object occlusion, comparing the performance of Kalman and Particle Filter based approaches. I achieved a significant improvement in robustness for occluded and noisy trackers.

line_follower - Design, Implementation, and real-life testing of HDD-based Line-Follower involving writing code in C for microcontrollers, wiring of electrical components and choice of motors/sensors.

transmission_box- Design, Calculations and Dimensioning of a Transmission Box, clutches and roll for roll forming according to DIN and ISO standards. As the team leader I was responsible for the calculations and design of parts of the transmission as well as the hydraulically actuated multi-plate clutch and for project management.

pong_clone - I built a pong clone running on a STM32 using a Nokia 5510 display and tilt sensors for controls. The microcontroller software architecture is built on interrupts, thereby saving energy.

chessboard - This project involves creating chess pieces using CAD software for 3D printing. The pieces are designed Fusion 360 after which the Ender-3 is used for 3D printing.