Academic interests
Embedded systems , Radio communication technology paired with embedded computing, eg communicating gadgets.
Courses taught
Background
Education: 1982-85 Norwegian "Electronikkingeniør" at Østfold Ingeniørhøyskole including one year of "Market indicated Product development" .
2002: Bachelor degree in Electronic engineering from Oestfold University College.
2008: Master degree in Mobile Radio Communication from University of Agder.
Publications
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Palanichamy, Manikandan; Nordby, Reidar Johannes; Halvorsen, Thor-Erik & Aarø, Aksel Gluppe
(2026).
Development of a Differential Drive Ultrasonic Navigation System with Integrated Wireless Beacon for Autonomous Mobile Robotics.
doi:
10.1109/ICCECE69715.2026.11493066.
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This paper investigates ultrasonic sensor technologies for autonomous navigation systems. It explores differential amplifier configurations, wireless beacon networks, and real-time signal processing techniques to enable accurate obstacle detection and person-following capabilities. A novel differential drive approach was implemented to enhance ultrasonic transmission power, while MEMS microphone technology provided cost-effective reception compared to traditional piezoelectric solutions. Wireless beacon positioning was integrated using ESP32 microcontrollers and XBee communication protocols to enable distributed sensing networks. Experimental validation demonstrated effective range performance with direct transmission reaching 9 meters and obstacle detection at 2 meters using Time of Flight calculations. Environment mapping algorithms achieved 0.5-meter spatial resolution for navigation applications. The research contributes fundamental design principles for ultrasonic navigation systems, demonstrating feasibility while identifying critical integration constraints. Results provide valuable insights for developing practical autonomous navigation solutions in robotics, smart mobility, and assistive technology applications.
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Published June 12, 2018 4:18 PM
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