Publications
2021
Cosmin Ginerică, Mihai Zaha, Florin Gogianu, Lucian Busoniu, Bogdan Trăsnea, Sorin Grigorescu. “ObserveNet Control: A Vision-Dynamics Learning Approach to Predictive Control in Autonomous Vehicles”. IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters 2021
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Bogdan Trăsnea, Cosmin Ginerică, Gigel Măceşanu, Claudiu Pozna, Sorin Grigorescu. “OctoPath: An OcTree-Based Self-Supervised Learning Approach to Local Trajectory Planning for Mobile Robots”. Sensors 2021 (11), 3606
Sorin Grigorescu, Mihai Zaha, Bogdan Trăsnea, Cosmin Ginerică. “Embedded Vision for Self-Driving on Forest Roads”. 2021 IEEE Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition conference (CVPR), Workshop on Embedded Vision.
Sorin Grigorescu, Cosmin Ginerică, Mihai Zaha, Gigel Măceşanu, Bogdan Trăsnea. “LVD-NMPC: A Learning-based Vision Dynamics Approach to Nonlinear Model Predictive Control for Autonomous Vehicles”. International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems, 2021
Sorin Grigorescu (2021). “Vision dynamics-based learning control,”. Learning Control, Applications in Robotics and Complex Dynamical Systems 2021, Pages 243-257
2020
Sorin Grigorescu, Tiberiu Cocias, Bogdan Trasnea, Andrea Margheri, Federico Lombardi and Leonardo Aniello. "Cloud2Edge Elastic AI Framework for Prototyping and Deployment of AI Inference Engines in Autonomous Vehicles". Sensors 2020, 20(19), 5450
M. Schleicher, S.M. Grigorescu, “How Neural Networks Change Automotive Software Development”, ATZ Elektron, Springer, no. 15, pp. 18–24, 2020.
Tiberiu Cocias, Alexandru Razvant, Sorin Grigorescu (2020). “GFPNet: A Deep Network for Learning Shape Completion in Generic Fitted Primitives”. IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, 2020.
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Csanád Sándor, Szabolcs Pavel, Wieser Erik, Andreea Blaga, Péter Boda, Andrea-Orsolya Fülöp, Adrian Ursache, Attila Zöld, Aniko Kopacz, Botond Lazar, Karoly Szabo, Zoltán Tasnádi, Botond Trinfa, Lehel Csato, Dan Marius Tegzes, Marian Leontin Pop, Raluca Alexandra Tarziu, Mihai-Valentin Zaha, Sorin Mihai Grigorescu, Lucian Busoniu, Paula Raica, Levente Tamas, “The ClujUAV student competition: A corridor navigation challenge with autonomous drones”, 21rst Int. Federation of Automatic Control World Congress IFAC, Berlin, Germany, 2020.
2019
D. Calaver, L. Floroian and S.M. Grigorescu “Assistive Rehabilitation using a 7-DoF Robotic Arm with Self-Collision and Obstacle Avoidance System”, IEEE Int. Conf. on e-Health and Bioengineering EHB 2019, Iasi, Romania, 21-23 November 2019.
S. Grigorescu, B.Trasnea, T.T. Cocias, G. Macesanu, “A Survey of Deep Learning Techniques for Autonomous Driving”, Journal Of Field Robotics, DOI: 10.1002/rob.21918, 2019
B. Trasnea, C.Pozna, S. Grigorescu, " AIBA: An AI Model for Behavior Arbitration in Autonomous Driving" Multi-disciplinary Trends in Artificial Intelligence, p.191, DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-33709-4.
S.M. Grigorescu, B. Trasnea, L. Marina, A. Vasilcoi, T. Cocias, “NeuroTrajectory: A Neuroevolutionary Approach to Local State Trajectory Learning for Autonomous Vehicles”, IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, 2019.
A. Razvant, T.T. Cocias, S. Grigorescu, “GFPNet. Neual network based volumetric object reconstruction using generic fitted primitives”, 3rd Int. Conf. on Recent Advances in Artificial Intelligence, Bucharest, Romania, 2019
L. Marina, B. Trasnea, T. Cocias, A. Vasilcoi, F. Moldoveanu and S.M. Grigorescu, “Deep Grid Net (DGN): A Deep Learning System for Real-Time Driving Context Understanding”, Int. Conf. on Robotic Computing IRC 2019, Naples, Italy, February 25-27, 2019.
B. Trasnea, L. Marina, A. Vasilcoi, C. Pozna and S.M. Grigorescu, “GridSim: A Vehicle Kinematics Engine for Deep Neuroevolutionary Control in Autonomous Driving”, Int. Conf. on Robotic Computing IRC 2019, Naples, Italy, February 25-27, 2019.
2018
L. Marina, B. Trasnea, S. Grigorescu, “A multi-platform framework for artificial intelligence engines in automotive systems”, 22nd International conference on system theory, control and computing (ICSTCC), 2018.
S.M. Grigorescu "Generative One-Shot Learning (GOL): A Semi-Parametric Approach to One-Shot Learning in Autonomous Vision", Int. Conf. on Robotics and Automation ICRA 2018, Brisbane, Australia, May 21-25, 2018.
2017
S.M. Grigorescu M. Glaab and J. Schlosser "KI für Selbstfahrende Autos (Artificial Intelligence for Self-Driving Cars)", EE Faszination Elektronic, 2017.
S.M. Grigorescu M. Glaab and A. Roßbach "From logistic regression to self-driving cars: Chances and challenges of using machine learning for highly automated driving", Elektrobit Automotive TechPaper, 2017.
S.M. Grigorescu and G. Macesanu "Human–Robot Interaction through Robust Gaze Following", Book series: Information Technology and Computational Physics. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, Springer, vol. 462, ISBN 978-3-319-44259-4, pp 165-178, 2017.
B. Trasnea, G. Macesanu, S.M. Grigorescu and T. Cocias, "Smartphone Based Mass Traffic Sign Recognition for Real-time Navigation Maps Enhancement" Int. Conf. on Optimization of Electrical and Electronic Equipment, Brasov, Romania, 25-27 May 2017.
L. Marina, F. Moldoveanu and S.M. Grigorescu "Environment perception in racing simulators using deep neural networks", Int. Conf. on Optimization of Electrical and Electronic Equipment, Brasov, Romania, May 25-27, 2017.
2016
S.M. Grigorescu and F. Moldoveanu "A Feedback Control Gaze Following Approach for Human-Robot Interaction", Memoirs of the Scientific Sections of the Romanian Academy, 2016.
2015
S.M. Grigorescu and G. Măceşanu, "Human-Robot Interaction through Robust Gaze Following," Congress on Information Technology, Computational and Experimental Physics CITCEP 2015, Cracow, Poland, December 18-20, 2015.
2013
G. Macesanu, F. Moldoveanu and S.M. Grigorescu "A Time-Delay Control Approach for a Stereo Vision Based Human-Machine Interaction System", Journal of Intelligent and Robotic Systems, Springer, 2013.
T.T. Cocias, F. Moldoveanu and S.M. Grigorescu "Generic Fitted Shapes (GFS): Volumetric Object Segmentation in Service Robotics", Robotics and Autonomous Systems, Elsevier, Netherlands, 2013.
S.M. Grigorescu and C. Pozna "Towards a Stable Robotic Object Manipulation through 2D-3D Features Tracking", International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems, InTech, vol. 10, no. 200, pp. 1-8, 2013.
T.T. Cocias, F. Moldoveanu and S.M. Grigorescu "Generic Fitted Primitives (GFP): Towards Full Object Volumetric Reconstruction for Service Robotics", Proceedings of the 21st Int. Conf. in Central Europe on Computer Graphics, Visualization and Computer Vision, Plzen, Czech Republic, June 24-27, 2013.
2012
S.M. Grigorescu, D. Pangercic and M. Beetz "2D-3D Collaborative Tracking (23CT): Towards Stable Robotic Manipulation", Proceedings of the 2012 IEEE-RSJ International Conference on Intelligent RObots and Systems IROS, Workshop on Active Semantic Perception, Vilamoura, Algarve, Portugal, October 7-12, 2012.
G. Macesanu, S.M. Grigorescu, J.F. Ferreira, J. Dias and F. Moldoveanu, "Real Time Facial Features Tracking using an Active Vision System," 13th International Conference on Optimization of Electrical and Electronic Equipment, Brasov, Romania, 24-26 May 2012, pp. 1493-1498.
S.M. Grigorescu, G. Macesanu, C. Tiberiu and F. Moldoveanu "Stereo Vision-based 3D Camera Pose and Object Structure Estimation: An Application to Service Robotics", Proceedings of the International Conference on Computer Vision Theory and Applications, Rome, Italy, February 24 - 26, 2012.
T.T. Cocias, S.M. Grigorescu and F. Moldoveanu "Object Volumetric Estimation Based on Generic Fitted Primitives for Service Robotics", Proceedings of the International Conference on Computer Vision Theory and Applications, Rome, Italy, February 24 - 26, 2012.
T.T. Cociaș, S.M. Grigorescu and F. Moldoveanu, "Multiple-Superquadrics based Object Surface Estimation for Grasping in Service Robotics," 13th International Conference on Optimization of Electrical and Electronic Equipment, Brasov, Romania, 24-26 May 2012, pp. 1471-1477.
T.T. Cociaș, S.M. Grigorescu and F. Moldoveanu, "3DOR based Global Pose Estimation for Service Robotics," Fifth Győr Symposium & First Hungarian-Polish Joint Conference On Computational Intelligence, Győr, Hungary, 2012.
G. Macesanu, S.M. Grigorescu and F. Moldoveanu, "On Facial Features Tracking using an Active Stereo Camera Control Approach," Fifth Győr Symposium & First Hungarian-Polish Joint Conference On Computational Intelligence, Győr, Hungary, 2012.
2011
S.M. Grigorescu, G. Macesanu, T.T. Cocias, D. Puiu and F. Moldoveanu "Robust Camera Pose and Scene Structure Analysis for Service Robotics", Robotics and Autonomous Systems, Elsevier, Netherlands, vol. 59, no. 11, pp. 889-909, 2011.
S.M. Grigorescu, T. Lueth, C. Fragkopoulos, M. Cyriacks and A. Graeser "A BCI Controlled Robotic Assistant for Quadriplegic People in Domestic and Professional Life", ROBOTICA, Cambridge University Press, UK, 2011.
T.T. Cocias, S.M. Grigorescu, F. Moldoveanu "3D Structure Estimation from a Single View Using Generic Fitted Primitives (GFP)", Computer Vision, Imaging and Computer Graphics. Theory and Applications, Vol. 359, Springer Beriln Heidelberg, Germany, pp. 369-382, ISSN: 1868-0929, ISBN: 978-3-642-38240-6, 2011.
T.T. Cocias, S.M. Grigorescu and F. Moldoveanu "On Performance Evaluation of 3D Scene Reconstruction Systems", Proceedings of the 20th Int. Workshop on Robotics in Alpe-Adria-Danube Region, Brno, Czech Republic, October 5 - 7, 2011.
G. Macesanu, S.M. Grigorescu and F. Moldoveanu "An Active Stereo Vision Control System Based on PTZ Cameras for Robust Robotic Perception", Proceedings of the 20th Int. Workshop on Robotics in Alpe-Adria-Danube Region, Brno, Czech Republic, October 5 - 7, 2011.
S.M. Grigorescu, G. Macesanu, C. Tiberiu and F. Moldoveanu "On the Real-time Modelling of a Robotic Scene Perception and Estimation System", Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on System Theory, Control and Computing (ICSTCC), Sinaia, Romania, October 14 - 16, 2011.
G. Macesanu, S.M. Grigorescu and V. Comnac "Time-delay Analysis of a Robotic Stereo Active Vision System", Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on System Theory, Control and Computing (ICSTCC), Sinaia, Romania, October 14 - 16, 2011.
S.M. Grigorescu and F. Moldoveanu "Controlling Depth Estimation for Robust Robotic Perception", Proceedings of the 18th IFAC World Congress, Milano, Italy, August 28 - September 2, 2011.
C.N. Boldisor, V. Comnac, S. Coman and S.M. Grigorescu "A Combined Experience and Model Based Design Methodology of a Fuzzy Control System for Mean Arterial Pressure and Cardiac Output", Proceedings of the 18th IFAC World Congress, Milano, Italy, August 28 - September 2, 2011.
2010
S.M. Grigorescu, Robust Machine Vision for Service Robotics, Institute of Automation, University Bremen, Shaker-Verlag, Aachen, 2010.
Natarajan, S., Grigorescu, S.M., Mronga, D. "Robust Detection and 3D Reconstruction of Boundary Segmented Objects in a Robotic Library Scenario", Methods and Applications in Automation, Shaker Verlag, Series 1, No. 3, 2010.
Grigorescu, S.M., Graeser, A. "Robust Machine Vision for Complex Service Robotic Systems" (invited paper), Proceedings of the X Triennial International SAUM Conference on Systems, Automatic Control and Measurements, Nis, Serbia, November 10-12, 2010.
Grigorescu, S.M., Natarajan, S., Mronga, D., Graeser, A. "Robust Feature Extraction for 3D Reconstruction of Boundary Segmented Objects in a Robotic Library Scenario", Proceedings of the 2010 IEEE-RSJ International Conference on Intelligent RObots and Systems IROS, Taipei, Taiwan, October 18-22, 2010.
Grigorescu, S.M., Graeser, A. "Model Driven Developed Machine Vision System for Service Robotics", Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Optimization of Electrical and Electronic Equipments - OPTIM 2010, pp. 877-883, Brasov, Romania, May 20-22, 2010.
Tschakarow, R., Grigorescu, S.M., Graeser, A. "FRIEND - a Dependable Semiautonomous Rehabilitation Robot", Proceedings of the Joint 41th International Symposium on Robotics and 6th German Conference on Robotics, pp. 327-378, Munich, Germany, June 07-09, 2010.
Heyer, T., Grigorescu, S.M., Graeser, A. "Camera Calibration for Reliable Object Manipulation in Care-providing System FRIEND", Proceedings of the Joint 41th International Symposium on Robotics and 6th German Conference on Robotics, pp. 446-451, Munich, Germany, June 07-09, 2010.
2009
Grigorescu, S.M., Ristic-Durrant, D., Graeser, A. "RObust machine VIsion for Service robotic system FRIEND", Proceedings of the 2009 IEEE-RSJ International Conference on Intelligent RObots and Systems IROS, St. Louis, USA, October 10-15, Tome II, pp. 3574-3581, ISBN 978-1-4244-3803-7, DOI: 10.1109/IROS.2009.5354596, 2009.
2008
Grigorescu, S.M., Ristic-Durrant, D. "Robust Extraction of Object Features in the System FRIEND II", Methods and Applications in Automation, Shaker Verlag, Series 1, No. 2, pp. 97-107, ISBN 978-3-8322-7666-9, ISSN 1861-5457, 2008.
Grigorescu, S.M., Ristic-Durrant, D., Vupalla, S.K. Graeser, A. "Closed-Loop Control in Image Processing for Improvement of Object Recognition", Proceedings of the 17th IFAC World Congress, Seoul, Korea, July 06-11, ISBN: 978-3-902661-00-5, DOI: 10.3182/20080706-5-KR-1001.2132, 2008.
Grigorescu, S.M., Graeser, A. "Robust Machine Vision Framework for Localization of Unknown Objects", Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Optimization of Electrical and Electronic Equipments OPTIM 2008, Brasov, Romania, May 22-23, 2008, Vol. III, pp. 127-130, ISBN 978-1-4244-1544-1, DOI: 10.1109/OPTIM.2008.4602468 (IEEE Cat. No.: 08EX1996, Library of Congress: 2007905111), 2008.
2007
Vuppala, S.K., Grigorescu, S.M., Ristic-Durrant, D., Graeser, A. "Robust Color Object Recognition for a Service Robotic Task in the System", Proceedings of the 10th IEEE International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics 2007, Noordwijk, Netherlands, June 13-15, 2007, pp. 704-713, ISBN 978-1-4244-1320-1, DOI: 10.1109/ICORR.2007.4428503 (IEEE Xplore, INSPEC Accession No.: 9813131), 2007.
2006
Suciu, C., Moldoveanu, F., Campeanu, R., Baciu, I., Grigorescu, S. M., Carstea, B., Voinea, V. "GPRS Based System for Atmospheric Pollution Monitoring and Warning", Proceedings of the 2006 IEEE-TTTC International Conference on Automation, Quality & Testing, Robotics AQTR 2006, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, May 25-28, 2006, Tome II, pp.193-198, ISBN 1-4244-0360-X (IEEE Cat. No.: 06EX1370, Library of Congress: 2006924077, IEEE Xplore INSPEC Accession Number: 9175432), 2006.