Publications

Book chapters

• J. Frochte, M. Lemmen, and M. Schmidt. Concerning the integration of machine learning content in mechatronics curricula. In Revolutionizing Education in the Age of AI and Machine Learning, pages 75–96. IGI Global, 2020.
• Schmidt, M. & Schilling, K. Ground station networks for distributed satellite systems; Kapitel 12 in dem Buch M. D’Errico (ed.) „Distributed Space Missions for Earth System Monitoring“, International Academy of Astronautics, Springer Verlag 2012
• Schilling, K. & Schmidt, M.; Communication in Distributed Satellite Systems; Kapitel 11 in dem Buch: M. D’Errico (ed.) „Distributed Space Missions for Earth System Monitoring“, International Academy of Astronautics, Springer Verlag 2012
• Schmidt, M.; Ground Station Networks for Efficient Operation of Distributed Small Satellite Systems; LNI Sammelband – Ausgezeichnete Informatikdissertationen 2011; German Informatics Society, 2011, volume D-11

Articles and conference contributions

• M. Gardill, P. Bergmann, G. Dietl, M. Heimbach, M. Kokorsch, and M. Schmidt. Development of a New Communication Payload for the Educational Small Satellite Project UWE-5, International Astronautical Congress 2023
• S. Sandfuchs, M. Schmidt, and J. Frochte. Novel approaches for periodic depth enhancement in visual slam. In International Conference on Robotics in Alpe-Adria Danube Region, pages 436443. Springer, 2022.
• M.P. Heimbach, J. A. Santos, and M. Schmidt. An innovative control concept for human robot cooperation. In 2023 Angewandte Automatisierungstechnik in Lehre und Entwicklung (AALE), pages 19. Lycée des Arts et Métiers, 2023.
• M. P. Heimbach, J. Weber, and M. Schmidt. Training a robot with limited computing resources to crawl using reinforcement learning. In 2022 New Frontiers in Computational Robotics (NFCR), pages 16. IEEE, 2022.
• Sauer, L. Eike, M. Schmidt, A. Nuechter, and H. Tobias. Testing agv mobility control method for manet coverage optimization using procedural simulation. Computer Communications, 194(7), 2022.
• Weber and M. Schmidt. Simulation of Mobile Robots in Human Crowds Based on Automatically Generated Maps. In IEEE International Symposium on Safety, Security, and Rescue Robotics (SSRR 2022), 2022.
• Sauer, C., E.; Lyczkowski, Sliskovic, M. and Schmidt, M. Real-time Alarm Dissemination in Mobile Industrial Networks. IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology (ICIT), 2021
• Lyczkowski, E., Sauer, C., Brödner, N., Kiess, W., & Schmidt, M. (2021, June). SDN Controlled Visible Light Communication Clusters for AGVs. In 2021 Joint European Conference on Networks and Communications & 6G Summit (EuCNC/6G Summit) (pp. 154-159). IEEE.
• Sauer, C., Lyczkowski, E., Schmidt, M., Nüchter, A., & Hoßfeld, T. (2021, November). Testing AGV Mobility Control Method for MANET Coverage Optimization using Procedural Generation. In Proceedings of the 24th International ACM Conference on Modeling, Analysis and Simulation of Wireless and Mobile Systems (pp. 13-22).
• Sauer, C., Lyczkowski, E., & Schmidt, M. (2021, September). Mobility models for the industrial peer-to-peer context based on empirical investigation. In 2021 IEEE 32nd Annual International Symposium on Personal, Indoor and Mobile Radio Communications (PIMRC) (pp. 1425-1431). IEEE.
• Sandfuchs, S., Heimbach, M. P., Weber, J., & Schmidt, M. Conversion of depth images into planar laserscans considering obstacle height for collision free 2D robot navigation. In 2021 European Conference on Mobile Robots (ECMR) (pp. 1-6). IEEE.
• Weber, J. and Schmdit, M. An Improved Approach for Inverse Kinematics and Motion Planning of an Industrial Robot Manipulator with Reinforcement Learning. In 2021 Fifth International Conference on Robotic Computing (IRC). IEEE
• Mohr, J., Tousside, B., Schmidt, M., & Frochte, J. Explainability and Continuous Learning with Capsule Networks. In Proceedings of the 13th International Joint Conference on Knowledge Discovery, Knowledge Engineering and Knowledge Management - KDIR, 264-273, 2021
• C. Sauer, M. Schmidt, and M. Sliskovic. Advanced models for the simulation of agv communication in industrial environments. In In proceedings of 10th ACM International Symposium on Design and Analysis of Intelligent Vehicular Networks and Applications (DIVANet'20), 2020.
• B. Tousside, J. Mohr, M. Schmidt, and J. Frochte. A learning approach for optimizing robot behavior selection algorithm. In International Conference on Intelligent Robotics and Applications, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Nov. 2020. Springer.
• J. Weber, S. Sandfuchs, and M. Schmidt. RMS: A Robot Management System. In J. Jäkel and R. Thiel, editors, AALE 2020 - 17. Fachkonferenz 'Automatisierung und Mensch-Technik-Interaktion', pages 8190, Leipzig, Germany, Mar. 2020. VDE
  Verlag.
• I. Volosyak and M. Schmidt. Asynchronous Control of a Spherical Robot by means of SSVEP-based Brain-Computer Interface. In The 7th IEEE International Conference
  on E-Health and Bioengineering (EHB), 2019.
• J. Weber, C. Kaufmann, and M. Schmidt. Control of Spherical Mobile Robots under Environmental Disturbances. In AALE 2019 - 16. Fachkonferenz ”Autonome und intelligente Systeme in der Automatisierungstechnik”, 2019.
• C. Sauer, M. Schmidt, and M. Sliskovic. Delay tolerant networks in industrial applications. In 2019 24th IEEE Emerging Technologies in Factory Automation (ETFA), 2019.
• C. Sauer, M. Sliskovic, and M. Schmidt. Flooding-based network monitoring for mobile wireless networks. In 2019 2nd International Conference on Communication and Network Protocol (ICCNP), 2019.
• C. Sauer, M. Sliskovic, and M. Schmidt. Simulating mobile networks for industrial applications. In 2019 24th IEEE Emerging Technologies in Factory Automation (ETFA), 2019.
• C. Kaufmann, H.-P. Huth, F. Zeiger, and M. Schmidt. IP Link Model for Industrial Satellite Communication. In 70th International Astronautical Congress,Washington, D.C., USA, Oct. 2019. International Astronautical Federation.
• C. Kaufmann, H.-P. Huth, F. Zeiger, and M. Schmidt. Performance Evaluation of Internet over Geostationary Satellite for Industrial Applications. In 70th International
  Astronautical Congress, Washington, D.C., USA, Oct. 2019. International Astronautical Federation.
• Schmidt, M., Babu, D. K., Kaufmann, C. and Zeiger, F. and Huth, H. Industrial Communication over Satellite Links, AIRTEC Conference, 2018
• Kaufmann, C., Babu, D. K., Schmidt, M. and Conrad, C. Automated Cloud and Cloud Shadow Removal and Filling on Landsat, MODIS and Sentinel Data, 69th International Astronautical Congress, 2018
• Schmidt, M. and Inamura, T. Simplified Human Robot Interaction (HRI) interface for intuitive control of a spherical robot, Angewandten Automatisierungstechnik in Lehre und Entwicklung (AALE 2018)
• Frochte, F. ; Lemmen, M. and Schmidt, M, Seamless Integration of Machine Learning Contents in Mechatronics Curricula, 19th International Conference on Research and Education in Mechatronics (REM 2018)
• Babu, D. K.; Kaufmann, C.; Schmidt, M.; Dahms, T. & Conrad, C.
  Autonomous Time Series Generation of High Spatial Resolution Images - A Feasibility Study
  International Astronautical Congress 2017, 2017
• Babu, D. K.; Kaufmann, C.; Schmidt, M.; Dhams, T. & Conrad, C.
  Semi-autonomous remote sensing time series generation tool
  Image and Signal Processing for Remote Sensing XXIII, 2017, 10427, 104270C
• Dahms, T.; K., B. D.; Borg, E.; Schmidt, M. & Conrad, C.
  Derivation of Biophysical PParameter from Fused Remote Sensing Data
  International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium (IGARSS), 2017
• Schmidt, M.; Sauer, C. & Weber, J.
  High precision navigation with a mobile robot using iGPS
  Innosecure 2017, 2017
• Babu, D. K., Schmidt, M., Dahms, T. and Conrad, C.
  Impact on quality and processing time due to change in pre-processing operation sequence onmoderate resolution satellite images, 66th International Astronautical Congress, 2016
• Freimann, A.; Tzschichholz, T.; Schmidt, M.; Kleinschrodt, A.; Schilling, K.;
  Applicability of delay tolerant networking to distributed satellite systems, CEAS Space Journal. 2016, pp: 1-10
• Weber, J.; Kaufmann, C.; Hache, C.; Schmidt, M.
  Solving the Box-Pushing Problem Using a Spherical Robot
  16th International Conference on Research and Education in Mechatronics REM2015, Bochum (Germany)
• Freimann, A.; Tzschichholz, T.; Schmidt, M.; Kleinschrodt, A.;  Schilling, K.
  Feasibility of Delay Tolerant Networks for Use in Distributed Small Satellite Systems
  Deutscher Luft- und Raumfahrtkongress 2015, Rostock (Germany)
• Kleinschrodt, A.; Freimann, A.; Schmidt, M.; Schilling, K.
  Lessons learned from in orbit operations of the UWE-3 pico-satellite
  65th International Astronautical Congress 2015, Jerusalem (Israel), IAC-15,B4,3,5,x29613
• Schmidt, M.; Zoz, A.; Valentin, M.; Conrad, C.
  Efficient data analysis of MODIS satellite images
  65th International Astronautical Congress 2015, Jerusalem (Israel),  IAC-15,B1,4,3,x30031
• Regoli, L.; Ravandoor, K.; Schmidt, M.; Schilling,K.
  On-line robust pose estimation for Rendezvous and Docking in space using photonic mixer devices
  Acta Astronautica 96, 159-165. 2014
• Freimann, A.; Rummelhagen, M.; Reichel, F.; Marszalek, M.; Schmidt, M; Schilling, K.
  Analysis Of Wireless Networks for Satellite Swarm Missions
  Proceedings of the 3rd IFAC Symposium on Telematics Applications. 2013
• Schmidt, M. and Schilling, K.
  Orbit determination approach for educational satellites  using ground station networks
  64th International Astronautical Congress 2013, Beijing (China), IAC-13,E2,4,6,x18850
• Kleinschrodt, A.; Bangert, P.; Schmidt, M.; Boie, E.; Frank, S.; Mohnhaupt, D.; Haunschild, M.; Minet, C.; Eineder, M.;
  Space based automatic identification and monitoring system for largescale
  railway transportation -- GP-AIMS
  19th IFAC Symposium on Automation and Control, Würzburg, 2013
• Freimann, A,; Kleinschrodt, A.; Schmidt, M.; Schilling, K.;
  Advanced Autonomy for Low Cost Ground Stations
  19th IFAC Symposium on Automation and Control, Würzburg, 2013
• Freimann, A.; Schmidt, M,; Schilling, K.; Graciano, J.; Fellinger, G.; Kayal, H.; Spies,P.; Zessin, H.; Henkel, P.; Reichel, F.; Rummelhagen, M.; Marszalek, M.; Bollert, R.;
  The BayKoSM Project: Technologies for Swarm Missions
  5th International Conference on Spacecraft Formation, Munich, 2013
• Gensleiter, K.; Haunschild, M.; Eineder, M. Schilling, K.; Frank, S.; Kleinschrodt, A.; Minet, C.; Schmidt, M;
  GMES- und Picosatelliten-basiertes Automatisches Echtzeit-Identifikations- und -Monitoringsystem für den großräumigen Schienentransport
  61. Deutscher Luft- und Raumfahrtkongress, Berlin. 2012,
• Schmidt, M.; Freimann, A. & Schilling, K.
  Performance comparison of tracking algorithms for low-cost ground stations
  2nd Nano-Satellite Symposium, Nagoya, Japan, 2012
• Schilling, K.; Schmidt, M.; Busch, S.
  Crucial technologies for Formation Flying of Pico-Satellites
  63nd International Congress, Napoli, IAC-12, D1,2,4,x13903
• Schmidt, M.; Kleinschrodt, A. & Schilling, K.
  A Fault Detection Isolation and Recovery System (FDIR) for autonomous satellite operation
  63nd International Congress, Napoli, IAC-12,B6,2,11,x13925
• Regoli, L.; Ravandoor, K.; Schmidt, M. and Schilling K.
  On-line robust pose estimation for Rendezvous and Docking in space using Photonic Mixer Devices
  63nd International Congress, Napoli, IAC-12,D1,2,6,x13665
• Regoli, L.; Ravandoor, K.; Schmidt, M. and Schilling K.
  Advanced Techniques for Spacecraft Motion Estimation Using PMD Sensors
  1st Conference on Embedded Systems, Computational Intelligence and Telematics in Control, Würzburg, 2012
• Schmidt, M.
  Ground Station Networks for Efficient Operation of Distributed Small Satellite Systems
  Dissertation, eISBN: 978-3-923959-77-8
• Schmidt, M. & Schilling, K.;
  Enhanced Redundant Scheduling Capabilities for Low Cost Ground Station Networks
  International Workshop on Planning and Scheduling in Space 2011
• Loureiro, G.; Busch, S.; Schmidt, M. & Schilling, K.
  SYSTEMS CONCURRENT ENGINEERING PICO-SATELLITES
  62nd International Astronautical Congress 2011
• Drentschew, M.; Marszalek, M.; Schmidt, M.; Zeiger, F.; Sauer, M. & Schilling, K.
  Results of a Requirements Study for Mobile Ad-hoc Networks of Small Satellites
  62nd International Astronautical Congress 2011
• Schilling, K.; Schmidt, M.; Busch, S. &Drentschew, M.
  UWE: a roadmap to pico-satellite formation flying
  62nd International Astronautical Congress 2011
• Marszalek, M.; Kurz, O.; Drentschew, M.; Schmidt, M.; Schilling, K.
  Intersatellite Links and Relative Navigation: Pre-Conditions for Formation Flights with Pico and Nanosatellites
  18th IFAC World Congress, 2011
• Schmidt, M. & Schilling, K.;
  Data combination mechanism in highly distributed ground station networks
  International Astronautical Congress.2010
• Schmidt, M. & Schilling, K.;
  Ground Station Network for Efficient Small Satellite Operations
  1st International SPACE World Conference.2010
• Schmidt, M. & Schilling, K.;
  Formation Flying Techniques for Pico-Satellites
  6th International Workshop on Satellite Constellation and Formation Flying.2010
• Schmidt, M.; Bolvansky, J. & Schilling, K.;
  Satellite Operation Improvement through Efficient Data Combination in Ground Station Networks
  IFAC Symposium on Automatic Control in Aerospace.2010
• Schmidt, M. & Schilling, K.;
  Ground Station Majority Voting for Communication Improvement in Ground Station Networks
  SpaceOps 2010 conference, Huntsville Alabama.2010
• Schmidt, M. & Schilling, K.;
  A Scheduling System with redundant scheduling capabilities.
  International Workshop for Planning and Scheduling in Space, Pasadena, USA. 2009
• Schmidt, M. & Schilling, K.;
  Evaluation of the CUSS scheduling system with respect to real world scenarios.
  Proc. 60th International Astronautical Congress (IAC'09), Daejeon, Korea. 2009
• Schmidt, M. & Schilling, K.;
  Small satellites for educational purposes.
  Proceedings 60th International Astronautical Congress (IAC'09), Daejeon, Korea. 2009, S. 81-87
• Zeiger, F.; Schmidt, M. & Schilling, K.: Remote Experiments with Mobile Robot Hardware via Internet at limited Link Capacity. In: IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics 56 (2009), Nr. 12, S. 4798-4805
• Schmidt, M.; Ravandoor, K.; Kurz, O.; Busch, S. & Schilling, K.;
  Attitude Determination for the Pico-Satellite UWE-2.
  In: Space Technology 28. 2009, pp. 67-74
• Schmidt, M.; Rybysc, M. & Schilling, K.;
  A Scheduling System for Small Ground Station Networks
  SpaceOps. 2008
• Schmidt, M. & Schilling, K.;
  An Extensible On-Board Data Handling Software Platform for Pico Satellites
  In: ActaAstronautica 63(11-12). 2008, S: 1299-1304, DOI: 10.1016/j.actaastro.2008.05.017, ISSN: 0094-5765
• Schmidt, M. & Schilling, K.;
  Internet-Based Ground Station Networks for Pico-Satellites
  SpaceOps. 2008
• Schmidt, M. & Schilling, K.;
  Pico-satellite capabilities for telecommunication and Earth observation
  SPIE Defense and Security. 2008
• Schmidt, M. & Schilling, K.;
  Satellite Scheduling for Educational Ground Station Networks
  International Astronautical Congress. 2008
• Schmidt, M.; Ravandoor, K.; Kurz, O.; Busch, S. & Schilling, K.;
  Attitude Determination for the Pico-Satellite UWE-2.
  Proceedings IFAC World Congress, Seoul. 2008, S. 14036-14041
• Schmidt, M. & Schilling, K.;
  An Extensible On-Board Data Handling Software Platform for Pico Satellites.
  58th International Astronautical Congress 2007, Hyderabad. 2007
• Schmidt, M.; Shankar, R. & Schilling, K.;
  The PicoSatellite UWE-1 and IP based Telecommunication Experiments.
  ACA 2007, IFAC, Toulouse. 2007
• Schmidt, M.
  Entwurf und Durchfuehrung von Experimenten zur Charakterisierung der Kommunikationsverbindung von UWE-1 mit der Anpassung und Optimierung der benoetigten Protokolle
  Deutscher Luft- und Raumfahrtkongress. 2006
• Schmidt, M. &Zeiger, F.;
  Design and Implementation of In-Orbit Experiments for the Pico Satellite UWE-1.
  IAF Student Conference, Valencia, IAC-06-E2.1.07. 2006
• Zeiger, F.; Schmidt, M. & Schilling, K.;
  A Flexible Extension for Pico-Satellite Communication Based On Orbit Operation Results of UWE-1.
  57th International AstronauticalCongress, Valencia, IAC-06-B5.2.05.. 2006
• Zeiger, F.; Schmidt, M. & Schilling, K.;
  Die Realisierung von Robotik und Mechatronik Tele-Experimenten via Internet für internationale Studenten.
  In: Global Journal of Engineering Education, Special Edition - German Network of Engineering Education VII, Melbourne-Wismar 10 (2006), Nr. 3, S. 245-256
• Schilling, K.; Schmidt, M. & Barza, R.
  In orbit experiences from the picosatellite UWE-1
  Small Satellite Systems and Services, 2006
• Herbst, B.; Zeiger, F.; Schmidt, M. & Schilling, K.;
  UWE-1: A Pico-Satellite to test Telecommunication Protocols.
  56th International Astronautical Congress 2005, Fukuoka, Japan. 2005
• Sauer, M.; Eck, D. & Schmidt, M.
  Augmented Reality User Interface For Controlling A Mobile Robot With Onboard Camera
  Mechatronics and Robotics Conference (Mechrob), Aachen, Germany. 2004