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Assist. Prof. Ioannis Kostavelis -
Publications

Journals

  1. D. Katsatos, P. Charalampous, P. Schmidt, I. Kostavelis, D. Giakoumis, L. Nalpantidis, D. Tzovaras, "Semantic 3D Reconstruction for Volumetric Modelling of Defects in Construction Sites.", MDPI Robotics 2024, 13(7), 102, DOI: 10.3390/robotics13070102
  2. M. Kaseris, I. Kostavelis, S. Malassiotis, "A Comprehensive Survey on Deep Learning Methods in Human Activity Recognition.", Mach. Learn. Knowl. Extr. 2024, 6, 842–876. https://doi.org/10.3390/make6020040
  3. I. Kostavelis, L. Nalpantidis, R. Detry, H. Bruyninckx, A. Billard, C. Schlette, M. Bosch, K. Andronikidis, H. Lund-Nielsen, P. Yosefipor, U. Wajid, R. Tomar, F. LLano Martínez, F. Fugaroli, D. Papargyriou, N. Mehandjiev, G. Bhullar, E. Gonçalves, J. Bentzen, M. Essenbæk, C. Cremona, M. Wong, M. Sanchez, D. Giakoumis, D. Tzovaras, "RoBétArmé Project: Human-robot collaborative construction system for shotcrete digitization and automation through advanced perception, cognition, mobility and additive manufacturing skills.", Open Reseearch Europe, 2024; 4: 4, DOI: 10.12688/openreseurope.16601.1
  4. P. Charalampous, N. Kladovasilakis, M. Zoumaki, I. Kostavelis, K. Votis, K. Petsios, D. Tzetzis, D. Tzovaras, "Examination of a Human Heart Fabricating Its 3D-Printed Cardiovascular Model and Employing Computational Technologies.", Applied Sciences. 2023; 13(18):10362. https://doi.org/10.3390/app131810362
  5. N. Kladovasilakis, P. Charalampous, A. Boumpakis, T. Kontodina, K. Tsongas, D. Tzetzis, I. Kostavelis, P. Givissis, D. Tzovaras, "Development of biodegradable customized tibial scaffold with advanced architected materials utilizing additive manufacturing", . Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials 2023, 141, 105796. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmbbm.2023.105796 .
  6. N. Kladovasilakis, I. Kostavelis, P. Sideridis, E. Koltzi, K. Piliounis, D. Tzetzis, D. Tzovaras, "A Novel Soft Robotic Exoskeleton System for Hand Rehabilitation and Assistance Purposes.", Appl. Sci. 2023, 13, 553. https://doi.org/10.3390/app13010553
  7. N. Kladovasilakis, P. Charalampous, K. Tsongas, I. Kostavelis, D. Tzovaras, D. Tzetzis, "Influence of Selective Laser Melting Additive Manufacturing Parameters", in Inconel 718 Superalloy. Materials 2022, 15, 1362. https://doi.org/10.3390/ma15041362
  8. P. Charalampous, N. Kladovasilakis, I. Kostavelis, K. Tsongas, D. Tzetzis, D. Tzovaras, "Machine Learning-based Mechanical Behavior Optimization of 3D Print Constructs Manufactured via the FFF Process", Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, Springer, 2022.
  9. N. Kladovasilakis, K. Tsongas, I. Kostavelis, D. Tzovaras, D. Tzetzis, "Effective Mechanical Properties of Additive Manufactured Strut-Lattice Structures: Experimental and Finite Element Study", Advanced Engineering Materials, Wiley, 2022, 24: 2100879. https://doi.org/10.1002/adem.202100879
  10. V. Balaska, K. Tsiakas, D. Giakoumis, I. Kostavelis, D. Folinas, A.Gasteratos, D. Tzovaras, "A Viewpoint on the Challenges and Solutions forDriverless Last-Mile Delivery", . Machines, 10(11), 1059, 2022.
  11. N. Kladovasilakis, P. Sideridis, D. Tzetzis, K. Piliounis, I. Kostavelis, D. Tzovaras, "Design and Development of a Multi-Functional Bioinspired Soft Robotic Actuator via Additive Manufacturing.", Biomimetics 2022, 7, 105. https://doi.org/10.3390/biomimetics7030105
  12. N. Kladovasilakis, K. Tsongas, I. Kostavelis, "Effective mechanical properties of additive manufactured triply periodic minimal surfaces: experimental and finite element study", . Int J Adv Manuf Technol 2022, 121, 7169–7189 . https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-022-09651-w
  13. I. Kostavelis, A. Kargakos, E. Skartados, G. Peleka, D. Giakoumis, I. Sarantopoulos, I. Agriomallos, Z. Doulgeri, S. Endo, H. Stüber, F. Janjoš, S. Hirche, D. Tzovaras, "Robotic Assistance in Medication Intake: A Complete Pipeline", Applied Sciences, 12(3), 1379, 2022
  14. N. Kladovasilakis, P. Charalampous, I. Kostavelis, D. Tzetzis, D. Tzovaras, "Impact of metal additive manufacturing parameters on the powder bed fusion and direct energy deposition processes: a comprehensive review", Progress in Additive Manufacturing, pp.1-17, 2021. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40964-021-00180-8
  15. P. Charalampous, I. Kostavelis, T. Kontodina, D. Tzovaras, "Learning-based Error Modeling in FDM 3D Printing Process", Rapid Prototyping Journal, Emerald, January, 2021, https://doi.org/10.1108/RPJ-03-2020-0046
  16. I. Fudos, M. Ntousia, V. Stamati, P. Charalampous, T. Kontodina, I. Kostavelis, D. Tzovaras, L. Billalis, "A characterization of 3D Printability", Computer-Aided Design and Applications, Volume 18, Number 6, pp. 1279-1295, https://doi.org/10.14733/cadaps.2021.1279-1295
  17. N. Kladovasilakis, P. Charalampous, K. Tsongas, I. Kostavelis, D. Tzetzis, D. Tzovaras, "Experimental and Computational Investigation of Lattice Sandwich Structures Constructed by Additive Manufacturing Technologies", Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing, MDPI, 2021
  18. P. Charalampous, I. Kostavelis, C. Kopsacheilis, D. Tzovaras, "Vision-based real-time monitoring of extrusion additive manufacturing processes for automatic manufacturing error detection", The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Springer, 2021.
  19. P. Charalampous, I. Kostavelis, D. Tzovaras, "Non-destructive quality control methods in additive manufacturing: a survey", Rapid Prototyping Journal, March, 2020, https://doi.org/10.1108/RPJ-08-2019-0224
  20. I. Kostavelis, M. Vasileiadis, E. Skartados, A. Kargakos, D. Giakoumis, C. S. Bouganis, D. Tzovaras, "Understanding of Human Behavior with a Robotic Agent through Daily Activity Analysis", International Journal of Social Robotics, Springer, 2019, https://doi.org/10.1007/s12369-019-00513-2

Conference

  1. S. Barlakas, K. Tsiakas, D. Alexiou, I. Kostavelis, D. Giakoumis, D. Tzovaras, "Artificial Potential Field-Based Kinematic Bidirectional-RRT for Robot-Trailer Kinematics.", 2024 IEEE International Conference on Imaging Systems and Techniques (IEEE IST 2024), Tokyo, Japan, Oct. 2024 (to Appear).
  2. S. Barlakas, D. Alexiou, K. Tsiakas, D. Katsatos, I. Kostavelis, D. Giakoumis, A. Gasteratos, D. Tzovaras, "Robot Active Vision-Based Path Planning for Localization Improvement in Indoor Environments.", 2024 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IEEE/RSJ IROS 2024), Abu Dhabi, UAE, Oct. 2024 (to Appear).
  3. P. Schmidt, D. Katsatos, D. Alexiou, I. Kostavelis, D. Giakoumis, D. Tzovaras, L. Nalpantidis, "Towards autonomous shotcrete construction: semantic 3D reconstruction for concrete deposition using stereo vision and deep learning.", 41st International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction (ISARC 2024), Lille, France, Jun. 2024.
  4. N. Kladovasilakis, P. Charalampous, I. Kostavelis, S. Chatziantoniou, D. Triantafillou, G. Tzanakis, K. Votis, K. Petsios, D. Tzetzis, D. Tzovaras, "Patient-specific Investigation of Bileaflet Mechanical Heart Valve Prosthesis Employing Additive Manufacturing Procedures and Numerical Simulations.", 7th International Conference Progress on Design Techniques and Manufacturing Technologies for Advanced Products and Processes in the Modern Era (Polcom 2023),22-25 November 2023, Bucharest, Romania.
  5. N. Kladovasilakis, P. Charalampous, A. Boumpakis, G. Peleka, I. Kostavelis, I. Mariolis, E. Papasoulis, A. Sideridis, D. Tzovaras, "Development of a System for Repairing Damaged Tissue Utilizing 3D Printed Biodegradable Scaffolds and Computer Vision approaches.", 7th International Conference Progress on Design Techniques and Manufacturing Technologies for Advanced Products and Processes in the Modern Era (Polcom 2023),22-25 November 2023, Bucharest, Romania.
  6. M. Kaseris, A. Boumpakis, N. Kladovasilakis, V. Pissas, P. Charalampous, I. Kostavelis, E. Papachristou, S. Malassiotis, N. Bilalis, D. Tzovaras, "3D Scanning Technology for the Rapid Modelling of Fashion Clothing.", Proc. of 3DBODY.TECH 2023 - 14th Int. Conf. and Exh. on 3D Body Scanning and Processing Technologies, Lugano, Switzerland, 17-18 Oct. 2023, #46. https://doi.org/10.15221/23.46
  7. D. Katsatos, D. Alexiou, T. Kontodina, I. Chatzikonstantinou, I. Kostavelis, D. Giakoumis, D. Tzovaras, "Comparative Study of Surface 3D Reconstruction Methods Applied in Construction Sites.", 2023 IEEE International Conference on Imaging Systems and Techniques (IST 2023), Copenhagen, Denmark, Oct. 2023.
  8. D. Alexiou, K. Tsiakas, G. Zampokas, E. Skartados, I. Tzanakis, N. Roussos, I. Kostavelis, D. Giakoumis, A. Gasteratos, D. Tzovaras, "Cognitive Fusion-based Path Planning for UAV Inspection of Power Towers.", 2023 IEEE International Conference on Imaging Systems and Techniques (IST 2023), Copenhagen, Denmark, Oct. 2023.
  9. D. Alexiou, G. Zampokas, E. Skartados, K. Tsiakas, I. Kostavelis, D. Giakoumis, A. Gasteratos, D. Tzovaras, "Visual Navigation based on Deep Semantic Cues for Real-Time Autonomous Power Line Inspection.", 2023 International Conference on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (ICUAS 2023), Warsaw, Poland, June 2023.
  10. N. Kladovasilakis, P. Charalampous, I. Kostavelis, K. Petsios, G. Sarris, D. Tzetzis, K. Votis, D. Tzovaras, "Development of heart-like structure employing additive manufacturing technologies.", 11th Modern Technologies in Industrial Engineering Conference (ModTech) 2023 June 14-17, Bucharest, Romania.
  11. D. Alexiou, K. Tsiakas, I. Kostavelis, D. Giakoumis, A. Gasteratos, D. Tzovaras, "Loop-Closure Detection with 3D LiDAR Data for Extreme Viewpoint Changes", 2022 26th International Conference on Methods and Models in Automation and Robotics (MMAR), pp. 29-34, August 2022, doi: 10.1109/MMAR55195.2022.9874344.
  12. M. Kaseris, A. Boumpakis, P. Charalampous, I. Kostavelis, S. Malassiotis, D. Tzovaras, "i-Mannequin – A complete solution for Rapid Garment Prototyping", 12th Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Cofru, Greece, 2022.
  13. N. Kladovasilakis, P. Sideridis, K. Tzetzis, I. Kostavelis, D. Tzovaras, "Design and Rapid Development of a Multi-functional Soft Actuator utilizing Additive Manufacturing Technologies.", International Summit on Nanomedicine and Robotics 2022, July 18-19,2022 , At London,UK.
  14. C. Theodoridou, D. Antonopoulos, A. Kargakos, I. Kostavelis, D. Giakoumis,D. Tzovaras, "Robot Navigation in Human Populated Unknown Environments based on Visual-Laser Sensor Fusion", In Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on PErvasive Technologies Related to Assistive Environments, pp. 336-342, June 2022.
  15. G. Zampokas, E. Skartados, D. Alexiou, K. Tsiakas, I. Tzanakis, N. Roussos, D. Giakoumis, I. Kostavelis, C. S. Bouganis, D. Tzovaras, "WTA/TLA: A UAV-captured Dataset for Semantic Segmentation of Energy Infrastructure", In 2022 International Conference on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (ICUAS), pp. 552-561, IEEE, June 2022.
  16. A. Papadimitriou, I. Kleitsiotis, I. Kostavelis, I. Mariolis, D. Giakoumis, S. Likothanassis, D. Tzovaras, "Loop Closure Detection and SLAM in Vineyards with Deep Semantic Cues", 2022 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA 2022), May 2022, Philadelphia, USA
  17. C. Theodoridou, A. Kargakos, I. Kostavelis, D. Giakoumis, D. Tzovaras, "Spatially-constrained semantic segmentation with topological maps and visual embeddings", 13th International Conference on Computer Vision Systems (ICVS 2021), Virtual, Sep 2021.
  18. G. Tsamis, I. Kostavelis, D. Giakoumis, D. Tzovaras, "Towards life-long mapping of dynamic environments using temporal persistence modeling", 25th International Conference on Pattern Recognition (ICPR2020), Milan, Italy, January 2021
  19. K. Tsiakas, I. Kostavelis, D. Giakoumis, D. Tzovaras, "Road Tracking in Semi-structured Environments Using Spatial Distribution of Lidar Data", In Pattern Recognition. ICPR International Workshops and Challenges: Virtual Event, January 10-15, 2021, Springer Proceedings, Part VII (pp. 432-445).
  20. C. Theodoridou, A. Kargakos, I. Kostavelis, D. Giakoumis, D. Tzovaras, "Spatially-Constrained Semantic Segmentation with Topological Maps and Visual Embeddings.", International Conference on Computer Vision Systems, pp. 117-129, Springer, 2021
  21. E. Tsiogas, I. Kleitsiotis, I. Kostavelis, A. Kargakos, D. Giakoumis, M. Bosch-Jorge, R. Ros, R. Tarazón, S. Likothanassis, D. Tzovaras, "Pallet detection and docking strategy for autonomous pallet truck AGV operation", International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems, pp. 3444-3451, IEEE, 2021.
  22. K. Tsiakas, I. Kostavelis, A. Gasteratos, D. Tzovaras, "Autonomous Vehicle Navigation in Semi-structured Environments Based on Sparse Waypoints and LiDAR Road-tracking", International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems, pp. 1244-1250, IEEE, 2021.
  23. G. Tsamis, G. Chantziaras, D. Giakoumis, I. Kostavelis, A. Kargakos, A. Tsakiris, D. Tzovaras, "Intuitive and Safe Interaction in Multi-User Human Robot Collaboration Environments through Augmented Reality Displays.", International Conference on Robot & Human Interactive Communication, pp. 520-526, IEEE, 2021.
  24. N. Kladovasilakis, T. Kontodina, P. Charalampous, I. Kostavelis, D. Tzetzis, D. Tzovaras, "A case study on 3D scanning, digital reparation and rapid metal additive manufacturing of a centrifugal impeller", In 24th Innovative Manufacturing Engineering and Energy International Conference (IManEE 2020) 14th-15th December 2020, Athens, Greece
  25. I. Chatzikonstantinou, I. Kostavelis, D. Giakoumis, D. Tzovaras, "Integrated Topological Planning and Scheduling for Orchestrating Large Human-Robot Collaborative Teams", Living Machines 2020, Freiburg, Germany
  26. I. Fudos, M. Ntousia, V. Stamati, P. Charalampous, T. Kontodina, I. Kostavelis, D. Tzovaras, L. Billalis, "A characterization of 3D Printability", Proceedings of CAD’20, Barcelona, Spain, July 6-8, 2020
  27. C. Kopsacheilis, P. Charalampous, I. Kostavelis, D. Tzovaras, "In Situ Visual Quality Control in 3D Printing", In: 11th International Conference on Information Visualization Theory and Applications, SCITEPRESS, Malta, 2020.
  28. E. Tsiogas, I. Kostavelis, D. Giakoumis, D. Tzovaras, "V-Disparity Based Obstacle Avoidance for Dynamic Path Planning of a Robot-Trailer", In 12th International Conference on Computer Vision Systems (ICVS 2019), Thessaloniki, Greece, Sep 2019
  29. E. Skartados, I. Kostavelis, D. Giakoumis, D. Tzovaras, "Hybrid Geometric Similarity and Local Consistency Measure for GPR Hyperbola Detection", In 12th International Conference on Computer Vision Systems (ICVS 2019), Thessaloniki, Greece, Sep 2019
  30. E. Skartados, A. Kargakos, E. Tsiogas, I. Kostavelis, D. Giakoumis, D. Tzovaras, "GPR Antenna Localization Based on A-Scans", In 27th European Signal Processing Conference (EUSIPCO 2019), IEEE, A Coruna, Spain, Sep 2019
  31. E. Tsiogas, I. Kostavelis, G. Kouros, A. Kargakos, D. Giakoumis, D. Tzovaras, "Surface Exploration with a Robot-Trailer System for Autonomous Subsurface Scanning", 5th IEEE Smart World Congress, Leicester, UK, Aug 2019
  32. E. Skartados, I. Kostavelis, D. Giakoumis, D. Tzovaras, "Automatic Subsurface Map Generation based on GPR Data Processing", 5th IEEE Smart World Congress, Leicester, UK, Aug 2019
  33. P. Vartholomeos, C. Papadopoulos, P. Marantos, G. Karras, I. Kostavelis, D. Giakoumis, B. Lanterchi, D. Tzovaras, "A Web-based HRI Interface for Teleoperation of Overground and Underground Robots", 5th IEEE Smart World Congress, Leicester, UK, Aug 2019
  34. G.T. Papadopoulos, A. Axenopoulos, D. Giakoumis, I. Kostavelis, A. Papadimitriou, S. Sillaurren, L. Bastida, O. S. Oguz, D. Wollherr, E. Garnics, V. Vouloutsi, P. Verschure, D. Tzovaras, P. Daras, "A hybrid human-robot collaborative environment for recycling electrical and electronic equipment",5th IEEE Int. Conf. on Internet of People (IoP 2019), 19-23 August, Leicester, UK.
  35. G. Kouros, I. Kostavelis, E. Skartados, D. Giakoumis, A. Simi, G. Manacorda, D. Tzovaras, "3D Underground Mapping with a Mobile Robot and a GPR Antenna", 2018 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS 2018), Madrid, Spain, October 2018
  36. G. Peleka, A. Kargakos, E. Skartados, I. Kostavelis, D. Giakoumis, I. Sarantopoulos, Z. Doulgeri, M. Foukarakis, M. Antona, S. Hirche, E. Ruffaldi, B. Stanczyk, A. Zompas, J. Hernandez Farigola, N. Roberto, K. Rejdak, D. Tzovaras, "RAMCIP: A service robot for MCI patients at home", 2018 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS 2018), Madrid, Spain, Oct 2018
  37. I. Kostavelis, D. Giakoumis, G. Peleka, A. Kargakos, E. Skartados, M. Vasileiadis, D. Tzovaras, "RAMCIP Robot: A Personal Robotic Assistant; Demonstration of a Complete Framework", Sixth International Workshop on Assistive Computer Vision and Robotics (ACVR 2018), European Conference on Computer Vision 2018 (ECCV 2018), Munich, Germany, Sep 2018
  38. A. Filippeschi, L. Peppoloni, I. Kostavelis, J. Gerlowska, D. Giakoumis, D. Tzovaras, E. Ruffaldi, "Towards skills Evaluation of elderly for Human Robot Interaction", 27th IEEE International Conference on Robot and Human Interactive Communication (IEEE RO-MAN 2018), Nanjing, China, Aug. 2018.
  39. G. Kouros, C. Psarras, I. Kostavelis, D. Giakoumis, D. Tzovaras, "Surface/Subsurface Mapping with an Integrated Rover-GPR System, A Simulation Approach", IEEE International Conference on Simulation, Modeling and Programming for Autonomous Robots (IEEE SIMPAR 2018), Brisbane, Australia, May 2018.
  40. E. Skartados, I. Kostavelis, D. Giakoumis, A. Simi, G. Manacorda, D. Ioannidis, D. Tzovaras, "Ground Penetrating Radar Image Processing towards Underground Utilities Detection for Robotic Applications", International Conference on Control, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics and Optimization (ICCAIRO 2018), Prague, Czech Republic, May 2018.
  41. I. Kostavelis, A. Kargakos, D. Giakoumis, D. Tzovaras, "Robot's Workspace Enhancement with Dynamic Human Presence for Socially-aware Navigation", 11th International Conference on Computer Vision Systems (ICVS 2017), Shenzhen, China, Jul 2017, Best Conference Award
  42. I. Kostavelis, D. Giakoumis, S. Malassiotis, D. Tzovaras, "A POMDP Design Framework for Decision Making in Assistive Robots", 19th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction (HCII 2017), Vancouver, Canada, Jul. 2017.
  43. M. Vasileiadis, D. Giakoumis, S. Malassiotis, I. Kostavelis, D. Tzovaras, "Body-Part Tracking From Partial-View Depth Data", IEEE 3DTV Conference 2017 (3DTV-CON 2017), Copenhagen, Denmark, Jun 2017.
  44. E. Ruffaldi, I. Kostavelis, D. Giakoumis, D. Tzovaras, "ArchGenTool: a System-Independent Collaborative Tool for Robotic Architecture Design", 21st International Conference on Methods and Models in Automation and Robotics (MMAR 2016), Miedzyzdroje, Poland, 29 Aug. – 1 Sep. 2016.
  45. I. Kostavelis, D. Giakoumis, S. Malassiotis, D. Tzovaras, "Human Aware Robot Navigation in Semantically Annotated Domestic Environments", 18th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction (HCII 2016), Toronto, Canada, 17-22 July 2016.
  46. I. Kostavelis, D. Giakoumis, S. Malasiotis, D. Tzovaras, "RAMCIP: Towards a Robotic Assistant to Support Elderly with Mild Cognitive Impairments at home", In Proceedings of the 5th EAI International Symposium on Pervasive Computing Paradigms for Mental Health (MindCare 2015), Milan, Italy, Sep. 2015.

Books Chapters

  1. D. Giakoumis, G. Peleka G, M. Vasileiadis, I. Kostavelis, D. Tzovaras, "Service Robot Behaviour Adaptation Based on User Mood, Towards Better Personalized Support of MCI Patients at Home", In: Smart Assisted Living. Computer Communications and Networks. Springer, Cham, 2020.
  2. I. Kostavelis, D. Giakoumis, E. Skartados, A. Kargakos, D. Tzovaras, "Smart Perception System for Subsurface Robot Mapping: From Simulation to Actual System Realization", In: Cyber-Enabled Intelligence. Taylor & Francis, 2019.
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