Publications

Conference Papers

2025

Steed, C & Mangaroo-Pillay, M & Wolff, K, 2025. Scalable VR Solutions for Engineering Education. Proceedings from the International Research Symposium on Problem-Based Learning (IRSPBL). Available online here.

Vermaak, R & Mercuur, B & Roopa, M & Mangaroo-Pillay, M & Steed, C, 2025. Designing a Low-Cost Photovoltaic Prototype for Informal and Rural Settlements. 2025 IEEE International Conference on Engineering, Technology, and Innovation (ICE/ITMC). Available online here.

Vermaak, R & Roopa, M & Steed, C & Mangaroo-Pillay, M, 2025. Exploring the Applications of Atmospheric Water Harvesting Technologies: A Scoping Review. 2025 IEEE International Conference on Engineering, Technology, and Innovation (ICE/ITMC). Available online here.

Mangaroo-Pillay, M & Roopa, M & Steed, C & Mercuur, B & Vermaak, R, 2025. ICE Over the Years - A Keyword Analysis. 2025 IEEE International Conference on Engineering, Technology, and Innovation (ICE/ITMC). Available online here.

Kruger, K & Pacaux-Lemoine, M.P & Rauffet, P & Taylor, N.C & Villeneuve, É, 2025. A Multi-perspective Exploration of Challenges for Advancing Human-Autonomy Teaming Within Industrial Ecosystems. SOHOMA25. Available online here.

Taylor, N.C, 2025. Development of a Human Digital Twin Implementation in MATLAB. SOHOMA25. Available online here.

Taylor, N.C, 2025. A Comparison Between Holonic and Mereological Human Cyber-Physical Systems Design Approaches. SOHOMA25. Available online here.

Taylor, N.C & Bekker, A & Gaspar, H.M, 2025. A Tale Of Two Poles: The C-Room Initiative To Leverage Expertise From The Arctic And Antarctic. 39th ECMS International Conference on Modelling and Simulation. Available online here.

Melim, M & Bekker, A & Taylor, N.C, 2025. Integrating Environmental Forecasts and Ship Motion Analysis for Predictive Modelling of Motion Sickness in Maritime Operations. XI Conference on Computational Methods in Marine Engineering. Available online here.

Ingle, A.R & Basson, A.H., 2025. A Digital Twin System for AR-Based Maintenance Support. SOHOMA25. Available online here.

Campbell, N.E & Basson, A.H & Kruger, K, 2025. An Architecture for a Federated Digital Twin System for an Automotive Enterprise. SOHOMA25. Available online here.

Basson, A.H, 2025. HolonEve: A Holonic Research Software Development Platform. SOHOMA25. Available online here.

Steed, C &Mangaroo-Pillay, M, 2025. A State-Space Approach to Human Performance Models Considering Sensor Invasiveness and Operator Well-Being. Advancing Learning Factories: Enabling Future-Ready Skills. Available online here.

Kirkman, A & Basson, A.H & Bekker, A, 2025. A Digital Twin System for Passenger Trainset Life Cycle Costing. World Congress of Rail Research. Available online here.

Opperman, D & Steed, C.A & Basson, A.H, 2025. Operationalising Predictive Maintenance Through a Digital Twin System for Bulk Water Pumping Systems. SAIMechE Western Cape Conference 2025. Available online here.

2024

Mercuur, B & Steed, C, 2024. A Solar PV Hybrid System Sizing Procedure for the South African Tourism Industry. 2024 IST-Africa Conference (IST-Africa). Available online here.

Mercuur, B & Steed, C, 2024. Solar PV-Battery Sizing for SA Tourism: A Data and Simulation Backed Graphical Analysis Method. 2024 IEEE PES/IAS PowerAfrica. Available online here.

Wafula, J & Steed, C, 2024. Suitability of titanium alloys as dental implant material - a review. MATEC Web of Conferences. Available online here

Taylor, N.C & Kruger, K & Bekker, A, 2024. Opportunities for Advanced Man-Machine Teaming on Ships through Holonic Human Cyber-Physical Systems. RINA Human Factors 2024. Available online here.

Taylor, N.C & Bekker, A & Kruger, K, 2024. Human digital twins to inform ship design. International Marine Design Conference. Available online here.

Smit, D & Kruger, K & Basson, A.H, 2024. ARTI-Based Holonic Architecture for an Operation Support System for a Fruit Treatment Facility. SOHOMA24. Available online here.

Fataar, S & Kruger, K & Basson, A.H, 2024. A Holonic Architecture for a Human Cyber-Physical System to Improve Worker Safety in Underground Mines. SOHOMA24. Available online here.

Sheni, D & Basson, A.H & Grobler, J, (2024. Evaluating Algorithms for Missing Value Imputation in Real Battery Data. SGAI 2024. Available online here.

Maree, J.M & Kruger, K & Basson, A.H, 2024. Opportunities for Digital Twins for the Provisioning, Management and Monitoring of Heterogeneous IoT Devices. MODELS Companion '24: ACM/IEEE 27th International Conference on Model Driven Engineering Languages and Systems. Available online here.

Visser, R & Basson, A.H & Kruger, K, 2024. An Architecture for the Integration of Product and Production Digital Twins in the Automotive Industry. MODELS Companion '24: ACM/IEEE 27th International Conference on Model Driven Engineering Languages and Systems. Available online here.

Maree, J.M & Kruger, K & Basson, A.H, 2024. A Digital Twin Architecture for the Provisioning, Management, and Monitoring of Heterogenous IoT Devices. MODELS Companion '24: ACM/IEEE 27th International Conference on Model Driven Engineering Languages and Systems. Available online here.

2023

Steed, C & Kim, N, 2023. Human internal state estimation as blind source separation using a dynamic auto-encoder. 2023 15th International Conference on Advanced Computational Intelligence (ICACI). Available online here.

Brink, A.P., Kruger, K., Basson, A.H., Phadi, T.T., 2023. Digital twin enabled augmented reality application for remote assistance. Digital Transformation in Mining 2023, Fourways, South Africa, SAIMM Publications, pp. 83-92.

Cader, A., Kruger, K., Basson, A.H., 2024. ARTI-Based Holonic Architecture Design Principles Applied to a Fruit Treatment Facility. T. Borangiu et al. (Eds.): SOHOMA 2023, Studies in Computational Intelligence, Vol 1136, pp. 520–531.

Cader, A., Kruger, K., Basson, A.H., 2024. Holonic Systems for Traceability in Fruit Supply Chains. T. Borangiu et al. (Eds.): SOHOMA 2023, Studies in Computational Intelligence, Vol 1136, pp. 62–73.

Van Bruggen, A.H., Kruger, K., Basson, A.H., Grobler, J., 2023. An architecture to integrate digital twins and machine learning operations. Proceedings of the 13th Int Workshop on Service-Orientated, Holonic and Multi-Agent Manufacturing Systems (SOHOMA'23), Annecy, France.

Van Dyk, C.A., Kruger, K., Basson, A.H., 2023. A Digital Twin System to Support Decision Making for the Circular Economy. Proceedings of the 13th Int Workshop on Service-Orientated, Holonic and Multi-Agent Manufacturing Systems (SOHOMA'23), Annecy, France.

Le Roux, S., Basson, A.H., Kruger, K., 2023. Towards a Decision Framework to Select Cloud Services for Digital Twins. Proceedings of the 13th Int Workshop on Service-Orientated, Holonic and Multi-Agent Manufacturing Systems (SOHOMA'23), Annecy, France.

2022

Doubell, C., Kruger, K., Basson, A. and Conradie, P., 2022. A Digital Twin System to Integrate Data Silos in Railway Infrastructure. International Workshop on Service Oriented, Holonic and Multi-Agent Manufacturing Systems for Industry of the Future. Available online here.

Da Silva, G., Kruger, K. and Basson, A., 2022. An Architecture for Integrating Virtual Reality and a Digital Twin System. International Workshop on Service Oriented, Holonic and Multi-Agent Manufacturing Systems for Industry of the Future. Available online here.

Defty, T., Kruger, K. and Basson, A., 2022. A Design Process for Holonic Systems Using the ARTI and BASE Architectures. International Workshop on Service Oriented, Holonic and Multi-Agent Manufacturing Systems for Industry of the Future. Available online here.

Defty, T., Kruger, K. and Basson, A., 2022. Possibilities and Challenges for Human-System Integration in the South African Manufacturing Context. 8th International Conference on Competitive Manufacturing. Stellenbosch, South Africa. Available online here.

Da Silva, G., Basson, A. and Kruger, K., 2022. Opportunities for Visualising Complex Data by Integrating Virtual Reality and Digital Twins. 8th International Conference on Competitive Manufacturing. Stellenbosch, South Africa. Available online here.

Haile-Melekot, Y., Kruger, K. and Niemann, J., 2022. Virtual Reality for Interacting with Manufacturing System Digital Twins. 8th International Conference on Competitive Manufacturing. Stellenbosch, South Africa. Available online here.

Gramberg, T., Kruger, K. and Niemann, J., 2022. Augmented Reality for Operators in Smart Manufacturing Environments: A Case Study Implementation. 8th International Conference on Competitive Manufacturing. Stellenbosch, South Africa. Available online here.

Van Niekerk, D., Kruger, K. and Basson A., 2022. Interface Holons in the BASE Architecture for Human-System Integration in Cyber-Physical Systems. 8th International Conference on Competitive Manufacturing. Stellenbosch, South Africa. Available online here.

Wasserman, A., Kruger, K. and Basson, A., 2022. ARTI-based Holonic Manufacturing Execution System Using the BASE Architecture: A Case Study Implementation. 8th International Conference on Competitive Manufacturing. Stellenbosch, South Africa. Available online here.

2021

Kruger, K., Human, C. and Basson, A., 2021. Towards the Integration of Digital Twins and Service-Oriented Architectures. International Workshop on Service Oriented, Holonic and Multi-Agent Manufacturing Systems for Industry of the Future. Available online here.

Sparrow, D., Kruger, K. and Basson, A., 2021. Effective Human Integration in Modern Manufacturing Environments: A Problem of Administrative Logistics. International Workshop on Service Oriented, Holonic and Multi-Agent Manufacturing Systems for Industry of the Future. Available online here.

Van Niekerk, D.J., Kruger, K. and Basson, A., 2021. Generalising Service Interactions in the BASE Architecture for Holonic Manufacturing Systems. International Workshop on Service Oriented, Holonic and Multi-Agent Manufacturing Systems for Industry of the Future. Available online here.

Defty, T., Kruger, K. and Basson, A., 2021. Classification of Technical Challenges to Human-System Integration in Cyber-Physical Systems. International Workshop on Service Oriented, Holonic and Multi-Agent Manufacturing Systems for Industry of the Future. Available online here.

Doubell, C., Kruger, K., Basson, A. and Conradie, P., 2021. The Potential for Digital Twin Applications in Railway Infrastructure Management. World Congress on Engineering Asset Management. Available online here.

2020

Taylor, N., Bekker, A. and Kruger, K., 2020. Mariner 4.0: Introducing Seafarers into the Maritime 4.0 Environment. Royal Institution of Naval Architects Ice Class Vessels Conference. Available online here.

Kruger, K., Redelinghuys, A., Basson, A. and Cardin, O., 2020. Past and Future Perspectives on Digital Twin Research at SOHOMA. International Workshop on Service Oriented, Holonic and Multi-Agent Manufacturing Systems for Industry of the Future. Available online here.

Joseph, A., Kruger, K. and Basson, A., 2020. An Aggregated Digital Twin Solution for Human-Robot Collaboration in Industry 4.0 Environments. International Workshop on Service Oriented, Holonic and Multi-Agent Manufacturing Systems for Industry of the Future. Available online here.

Rossouw, J., Kruger, K. and Basson, A., 2020. Holonic Architecture for a Table Grape Production Management System. International Workshop on Service Oriented, Holonic and Multi-Agent Manufacturing Systems for Industry of the Future. Available online here.

Human, C., Basson, A. and Kruger, K., 2020. Digital Twin Data Pipeline using MQTT in SLADTA. International Workshop on Service Oriented, Holonic and Multi-Agent Manufacturing Systems for Industry of the Future. Available online here.

Sparrow, D., Taylor, N., Kruger, K., Bekker, A. and Basson, A. Interfacing with Humans in Factories of the Future: Holonic Interface Services for Ambient Intelligence Environments. International Workshop on Service Oriented, Holonic and Multi-Agent Manufacturing Systems for Industry of the Future. Available online here.

2019

Sparrow, D., Kruger, K. and Basson, A.H., 2019, October. Activity Lifecycle Description for Communication in Human-Integrated Industry 4.0 Environments. International Workshop on Service Orientation in Holonic and Multi-Agent Manufacturing. Available online here.

Taylor, N., Human, C., Kruger, K., Bekker, A. and Basson, A., 2019, October. Comparison of Digital Twin Development in Manufacturing and Maritime Domains. International Workshop on Service Orientation in Holonic and Multi-Agent Manufacturing. Available online here.

Redelinghuys, A.J.H., Kruger, K. and Basson, A., 2019, October. A six-layer architecture for digital twins with aggregation. International Workshop on Service Orientation in Holonic and Multi-Agent Manufacturing. Available online here.

Sparrow, D.E., Kruger, K. & Basson, A.H., 2019. Human Digital Twin for integrating human workers in Industry 4.0. Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Competitive Manufacturing. Stellenbosch, South Africa. Available online here.

Hawkridge, G.T., Basson, A.H. & Kruger, K., 2019. Extensible Callback Module Layering in Erlang. Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Competitive Manufacturing. Stellenbosch, South Africa. Available online here.

Redelinghuys, A.J.H., Basson, A.H. & Kruger, K., 2019. Cybersecurity Considerations for Industrie 4.0. Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Competitive Manufacturing. Stellenbosch, South Africa. Available online here.

Schramm, A.E., Kruger, K., Niemann, J. & Grote, W., 2019. Possibilities, Limitations and Considerations for Eye Tracking in Industrial Environments: Experience from a Case Study. Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Competitive Manufacturing. Stellenbosch, South Africa. Available online here.

Borangiu, T., Cardin, O., Babiceanu, R.F., Giret, A., Kruger, K., Răileanu, S., Weichhar, G., 2019. Scientific Discussion: Open Reviews of “ARTI Reference Architecture – PROSA Revisited”. Studies in Computational Intelligence: Service Orientation in Holonic and Multi-Agent Manufacturing. Springer. Available online here.

2018

Leuvennink, J.C., Kruger, K. & Basson, A.H., 2018. Architectures for Human Worker Integration in Holonic Manufacturing Systems. Studies in Computational Intelligence: Service Orientation in Holonic and Multi-Agent Manufacturing. Springer. Available online here.

Redelinghuys, A.J.H., Basson, A.H. & Kruger, K., 2018. A Six-Layer Digital Twin Architecture for a Manufacturing Cell. Studies in Computational Intelligence: Service Orientation in Holonic and Multi-Agent Manufacturing. Springer. Available online here.

Hawkridge, G.T., Basson, A.H. & Kruger, K., 2018. An Evaluation of Erlang for Implementing Standby Redundancy in a Manufacturing Station Controller. Studies in Computational Intelligence: Service Orientation in Holonic and Multi-Agent Manufacturing. Springer. Available online here.

Niemann, J., Basson, A.H., Fussenecker, C., Kruger, K., Umadevi Amarnath, H., Schlösser, M. & Turek, S., 2018. Implementation of Eye-Tracking technology in Holonic Manufacturing Systems. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences. Available online here.

Kruger, K. & Basson, A.H., 2017. Erlang-based Holonic Controller for a Modular Conveyor System. Studies in Computational Intelligence: Service Orientation in Holonic and Multi-Agent Manufacturing. Springer. Available online here.

Kruger, K. & Basson, A.H., 2017. Validation of a Holonic Controller for a Modular Conveyor System using an Object-oriented Simulation Framework. Studies in Computational Intelligence: Service Orientation in Holonic and Multi-Agent Manufacturing. Springer. Available online here.

Fölscher, D.J. & Kruger, K., 2016 . Saving time on robot programming: Programming by demonstration using stereoscopic motion capturing. Proceedings of the 2016 PRASA-RobMech International Conference. Stellenbosch, RSA, December 2016. Available online here.

Kruger, K. & Basson, A.H., 2015. Implementation of an Erlang-based Resource Holon for a Holonic Manufacturing Cell. Studies in Computational Intelligence: Service Orientation in Holonic and Multi-Agent Manufacturing. Springer. Available online here.

Kruger, K. & Basson, A.H., 2013. A Stepped Conveyor Singulator Design for reconfigurable Assembly. Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Changeable, Agile, Reconfigurable and Virtual Production (CARV), Munich, Germany. Available online here.

Kruger, K. & Basson, A.H., 2013. Multi-agent Systems vs IEC 61499 for Holonic Resource Control in Reconfigurable Systems. Proceedings of the 46th CIRP Conference on Manufacturing Systems. Vol. 7:503-508. Available online here.

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