Robotic Vision Lab
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
430 Clyde Building
Provo, Utah 84602
Tel: (801) 422-4119
Robotic Vision Lab was established in 2004 by Dr. DJ Lee to research on visual computing for robotic applications. Current research focuses on artificial intelligence, high-performance visual computing, robotic vision, and visual inspection automation. Dr. Lee has advised and graduated 9 Ph.D. and 15 M.S. students and mentored 47 undergraduate students since 2001. He also hosted and collaborated with 3 Ph.D. students and 5 professors from other countries. He is currently advising 2 Ph.D. and 1 M.S. students and mentoring 2 undergraduate students. Scroll down and click on the tabs below for details.
26. PI, “Embedded AI Vision System for Smoke Detection and DRE Monitoring”, US Department of Energy ARPA-E, Subcontract from Cimarron, Inc, April 2024-April 2025
25. PI, “Embedded AI Vision System for Smoke Detection”, US Department of Energy ARPA-E, Subcontract from Cimarron, Inc, May 2023-February 2024 (DE-AR0001530)
24. PI, “Computer Vision for Autonomous ISAM Operations”, US Air Force, Subcontract from Orbital Bridge LLC, September 2022-July 2023 (FA8750-22-C-0536-BYU-001)
23. Co-PI, “Flare and Control for Ultra High Destruction and Removal Efficiency”, US Department of Energy ARPA-E, Subcontract from Cimarron, Inc, April 2022-February 2024 (DE-AR0001530)
22. PI, “Artificial Intelligence for Detection of Foreign Materials in Food Products”, Smart Vision Works, Inc, June 2021-August 2022.
21. PI, “Machine Learning Methods Application for Analyzing Hydro-Acoustic Telemetry Data”, US Geological Survey, July 2018-Dec. 2019 (#G18AC00158)
20. PI, “Demonstration of Ultra Low Latency Object Tracking for Multi-Focal Length Camera Arrays”, Flight Test Group, Defense Technologies Engineering Division, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories, July 2018-Aug. 2019 (#B629134)
19. PI, “Evolutionary Learning for Visual Inspection Automation”, Utah Technology Acceleration Grants, May 2017-Dec. 2018 (#172085)
18. PI, “Automated Archerfish EO / Sonar Detection Techniques for Naval Mines”, DoD Navy, Subcontract from eCortex, Jan. 2017-Dec. 2019 (N00024-17-C-403005)
17. PI, “Improve Competitiveness of Specialty Crop Production through a New Product Quality Verification Method”, US Department of Agriculture SBIR Phase II, Subcontract from Smart Vision Works International, LLC, Sep. 2015-Aug. 2018 (2015-33610-23786)
16. PI, “Vision-Based Automobile Pixel Lighting Control”, On Semiconductor, Feb. 2015-Jun. 2015
15. PI, “Improve Competitiveness of Specialty Crop Production through a New Product Quality Verification Method”, US Department of Agriculture SBIR Phase I, Subcontract from Smart Vision Works International, LLC, May 2014-Jan. 2015
14. PI, “Enhanced Large Mammal Detection and Real-time Mapping through the use of FLIR and High Definition Camera and Improved Geo-mapping System”, Oil Sands Initiative Leadership, Feb. 2012
13. PI, “Distributed Medical Image Processing Framework Using a Multi-processor Network Cluster”, National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Library of Medicine (NLM), Sep. 2009-2010
12. PI, “Distributed Medical Image Processing Framework Using Cell Processors”, NIH, NLM, Sep. 2008-2009
11. PI, “R&D in Query and Retrieval of Multiple Image Components with Spatial and Geometrical Constraints and API Development for Web-deployable CBIR”, NIH, NLM,, Sep. 2007-2008
10. PI, “Automated EO/IR Detection Techniques For Floating Objects”, DoD Navy, Subcontract from eCortex, Nov. 2006-Sep. 2007
9. PI, “R&D and API Development for Web-deployable CBIR Techniques with Support for Spatial Geometrical Relationships”, NIH, NLM, Sep. 2006-2007
8. Co-PI, “FGPA Implementation of Real-time, High-Resolution, RGB Bayer Pattern Conversion for NTSC Video”, Procerus Technologies, Apr.-Sep. 2006
7. PI, “Feature Indexing and Relevance Feedback Techniques for Improved CBIR of Spine X-ray Images and Medical Validation of Spine X-ray Shapes”, NIH, NLM, Sep. 2005- Feb. 2007
6. PI, “Evaluation of Efficient Relevance Feedback Methods for Spine X-ray Image Retrieval”, NIH, NLM, Sep. 2004-2005
5. PI, “An Automated Fish Migration Pattern Monitoring System Using Shape Descriptors for Pattern Recognition”, US Department of Agriculture, Subcontract from Agris-Schoenberger Vision Systems, Inc., Oct. 2004 – Feb. 2007
4. Co-PI, “Bio-inspired Image Directed Control of Mars Flyers”, Jet Propulsion Lab and NASA Ames Research Center, Apr.-Dec. 2004
3. PI, “Partial Shape Matching Techniques for Spine X-ray Images”, NIH, NLM, Sep. 2003-2004
2. PI, “An Automated Fish Migration Pattern Monitoring System Using Shape Descriptors for Pattern Recognition”, US Department of Agriculture, Subcontract from Agris-Schoenberger Vision Systems, Inc., May 2003-Nov. 2003
1. PI, “Fish Species Classification”, US Bureau of Reclamation, May-Oct. 2002
8. Dr. Xikui Miao 01/01/2018 ~ 12/31/2018
School of Information Engineering Henan University of Science of Technology, Luoyang, Henan, China
7. Dr. Yung-Fu Chen 06/01/2017 ~ 08/31/2017
Department of Healthcare Administration, Central Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taichung, Taiwan, R.O.C.
6. Dr. Ye Han 10/01/2015 ~ 08/31/2017
National Rail Transit Electrification and Automation Engineering Technique Research Center, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, China
5. Dr. Yung-Fa Huang 07/01/2011 ~ 08/31/2011
Graduate Institute of Networking and Communication Engineering, Chaoyang University of Technology, Taichung, Taiwan, R.O.C.
4. Dr. Jiun-Jian Liaw 06/01/2010 ~ 08/31/2010
Graduate Institute of Networking and Communication Engineering, Chaoyang University of Technology, Taichung, Taiwan, R.O.C.
3. Dr. Guangming Xiong 10/01/2009 ~ 09/30/2010
School of Mechanical and Vehicular Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, China
2. Dr. Shenngyan Zhou 10/10/2008 ~ 08/31/2009
School of Mechanical and Vehicular Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, China
1. Dr. Dong Zhang 01/01/2008 ~ 12/31/2008
School of Information Science and Technology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
Andrew W. Sumsion
Shad A. Torrie
9. Zheng Sun (09/01/2018 ~ 04/17/2023)
Facial Motion Augmented Identity Verification\\ with Deep Neural Networks
8. Taylor S. Simons (09/01/2016 ~ 05/25/2021)
High-Speed Image Classification For Resource-Limited Systems Using Binary Values
7. Meng Zhang (01/01/2014 ~ 02/14/2018)
Evolutionary Learning of Boosted Features for Visual Inspection Automation
6. Alok H. Desai (09/01/2011 ~ 05/01/2015)
An Efficient Feature Descriptor and Its Real-time Applications
5. Beau J. Tippetts (05/01/2008 ~ 02/29/2012)
Stereo Vision for Resource Limited Systems
4. Spencer G. Fowers (05/01/2008 ~ 04/19/2012)
Limited-Resource Feature Detection, Description, and Matching
3. Kirt D. Lillywhite (09/01/2006 ~ 02/28/2012)
Feature Construction Using Evolution-COnstructed Features For General Object Recognition
2. Zhaoyi (Roger) Wei (09/01/2005 ~ 04/30/2009)
Real-time Optical Flow Sensor Design and Its Application on Obstacle Detection
1. Xiaoqian (Bridgette) Xu (09/01/2002 ~ 12//31/2006)
Shape Matching, Relevance Feedback, and Indexing with Application to Spine X-ray Image Retrieval
15 Joshua Broekhuijsen (06/01/2021 ~ 02/17/2023)
A Deep Neural Network Approach to Keyboard-Free Typing
14 Jacob D.. Newman (09/01/2021 ~ 06/15/2022)
Automated Pre-Play Analysis of American Football Formations Using Deep Learning
13 Alex S. McCown (01/01/2018 ~ 06/13/2019)
Ultra Low Latency Visual Servoing for High Speed Object Tracking Using Multi Focal Length Camera Arrays
12 Samuel G. Fuller (01/01/2018 ~ 06/12/2019)
Optimization and Hardware Implementation of SYBA - An Efficient Feature Descriptor
11 Matthew R. Heydorn (09/01/2017 ~ 03/28/2019)
Increased Cyclist Safety Using an Embedded System
10 Lindsey A. Raven (09/01/2015 ~ 10/20/2017)
A Robust Synthetic Basis Feature Descriptor Implementation and Its Applications Pertaining to Visual Odometry, Object Detection, and Image Stitching
9 Yunan Liu (09/01/2014 ~ 06/14/2016)
Intermediary System Using Image Classification for Online Shopping
8 Yung-Ping Chang (09/01/2011 ~ 06/30/2013)
Gesture Analysis for Human-Computer Interface Using Profile-matching Stereo Vision
7 Brandon Taylor (09/01/2009 ~ 03/01/2012)
Smart Phone-based Indoor Guidance System for the Visually Impaired
6 Beau J. Tippetts (05/01/2006 ~ 04/30/2008)
Real-time implementation of vision algorithms for control, stabilization, and target tracking, for a hovering micro-UAV
5 Spencer G. Fowers (05/01/2006 ~ 04/30/2008)
Sabilization and Control of a Quad-Rotor Micro-UAV Using Vision Sensors
4 Christopher R. Greco (09/01/2006 ~ 04/30/2008)
Real-time Forward Urban Environment Perception for an Autonomous Vehicle Using Computer Vision and LIDAR
3 Ammon Christiansen (09/01/2005 ~ 04/30/2007)
Finding relevant PDF medical journal articles by the content of their figures as well as their text
2 Jonathan D. Anderson (01/04/2005 ~ 04/30/2007)
Semi Autonomous Vehicle Intelligence: Real Time Target Tracking for Vision Guided Autonomous Vehicles
1 Paul C. Merrell ( 09/01/2003 ~ 04/30/2005)
Structure from Motion Using Optical Flow Probability Distributions
48. | Daniel | Perkins | 09/25/34 | - | |
47. | Benjamin | Orr | 10/26/23 | - | |
46. | Ephraim | Pan | 06/10/23 | - | 08/16/24 |
45. | Kimi | Wright | 09/01/2023 | - | 04/30/24 |
44. | Yi-Xiang (Sean) | Yang | 06/12/23 | - | 08/18/23 |
43. | Tyler | Perkins | 05/01/23 | - | 08/30/23 |
42. | Amy | Hong | 06/20/22 | ~ | 08/05/22 |
41. | Oscar | Gonzalez | 05/09/22 | ~ | 08/05/22 |
40. | Shad | Torrie | 04/20/21 | ~ | 04/20/22 |
39. | Lily | Prusso | 01/01/21 | ~ | 04/20/22 |
38. | Drew | Sumsion | 11/01/20 | ~ | 04/20/22 |
37. | Newman | Jacob | 05/01/19 | ~ | 04/30/21 |
36. | Ethan | Scott | 09/01/20 | ~ | 04/30/21 |
35. | Lorena | Iannicelli | 09/02/19 | ~ | 04/30/20 |
34. | Drew | Sumsion | 09/02/19 | ~ | 04/30/20 |
33. | Cameron | Schloer | 05/01/19 | ~ | 10/05/19 |
32. | Andrew | Eyring | 05/01/19 | ~ | 08/31/19 |
31. | Christine | Partington | 01/21/19 | ~ | 04/20/19 |
30. | Lily | Prusso | 09/01/18 | ~ | 04/20/19 |
29. | Zachery | Mickelson | 09/01/18 | ~ | 01/31/19 |
28. | Terrance | Smith | 10/01/17 | ~ | 12/31/18 |
27. | Emma | Stoddard | 05/01/17 | ~ | 04/20/19 |
26. | Tyra | Draper | 11/01/16 | ~ | 12/31/18 |
25 | Karina | Hill | 01/01/16 | ~ | 12/31/17 |
24 | Alex | McCown | 05/01/17 | ~ | 12/31/17 |
23 | Samuel | Fuller | 09/01/16 | ~ | 12/31/17 |
22 | Simeon | Reynolds | 08/01/16 | ~ | 04/30/17 |
21 | Jennifer | Gillis | 09/01/16 | ~ | 04/30/17 |
20 | Joseph | Quist | 09/01/16 | ~ | 03/31/17 |
19 | Michael | Larsen | 09/01/15 | ~ | 12/31/16 |
18 | Taylor | Simons | 09/01/15 | ~ | 04/30/16 |
17 | Amy | Giullian | 09/01/14 | ~ | 04/30/15 |
16 | Kevin | Moon | 09/01/09 | ~ | 12/31/09 |
15 | Caleb | Perry | 01/01/09 | ~ | 04/30/09 |
14 | Taylor | Waddle | 11/01/08 | ~ | 04/30/09 |
13 | Paul | Christensen | 10/01/06 | ~ | 08/31/08 |
12 | Spencer | Fowers | 06/10/05 | ~ | 04/30/06 |
11 | Aaron | Dennis | 06/01/06 | ~ | 12/31/06 |
10 | Beau | Tippetts | 01/04/05 | ~ | 04/30/06 |
9 | Aaron | Thomas | 01/05/04 | ~ | 05/31/05 |
8 | Liangche | Li | 09/01/04 | ~ | 12/31/04 |
7 | Jared | Turpin | 03/23/05 | ~ | 04/30/06 |
6 | Samuel | Steed | 09/22/03 | ~ | 12/16/03 |
5 | Seth | Wood | 09/22/03 | ~ | 08/31/04 |
4 | Johnny | Chen | 09/05/03 | ~ | 12/16/03 |
3 | Martin | Woolstenhulme | 07/05/03 | ~ | 08/31/03 |
2 | Daniel | Bates | 09/01/02 | ~ | 04/30/03 |
1 | Sharon | Redd | 09/15/02 | ~ | 12/16/03 |