Jelena Vidaković

Dr Jelena Vidaković MSc ME
Senior Research Associate

Head of the Laboratory for robotics and machine tools

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Kinematic and dynamic modeling of industrial robots; Development of industrial robot programming language; Development of extended reality HMIs in robotics, Motion control

The University of Belgrade, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering (2018)
Title: Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering, Ph.D.

• 2024. Senior Research Associate
• 2019. Research Associate

1. Predictive Maintenance via Deep Tech Solutions for Environmental and Social Impacts in Manufacturing PreVEnT, Erasmus+ project 2023-2025
2. Multifunctional Rapid Prototyping Desktop Machine – MULTIPRODESK, Transfer of Technology, Research project supported by The Innovation Fund of the Republic of Serbia. Institutions: Lola Institute, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Belgrade, 2022-2023
3. Multifunctional Rapid Prototyping Desktop Machine – MULTIPRODESK, Proof of Concept, Research project supported by The Innovation Fund of the Republic of Serbia. Institutions: Lola Institute, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Belgrade, 2022-2023.
4. "Development of devices for pilot training and dynamic flight simulation of modern combat aircraft: 3DOF Centrifuge and 4DOF spatial disorientation trainer”, 2011 - 2019, no. TR-35023, Research project supported by the Ministry of Science and Technological Development, Republic of Serbia)

1. “Step into the future GRAND AWARD” for the most successful exhibits for the for “Vertical Machining Center LOLA VMC4” at the 66th International Technical Fair, held at the Belgrade Fair from May 21 to 24, 2024.
2. Dimić, Z., Zivanović. S., Slavković, N, Vorkapić N., Vidakovic J., Manasijević S. Special award "Step into the future" at the 64th International Fair of Technology and Technical Achievements in Belgrade for the Multifunctional Machine for Rapid Prototyping - MULTIPRODESK-MILL, Belgrade 2022.

Published: 13 papers of category M20 (12 SCI papers), over 40 papers in international conferences proceedings, 2 monographs M40, 10 papers in national journals, 5 papers in national conferences proceedings, 4 technical solutions, 1 patent.

Selected papers:

1. Vidakovic, J., Devic, A., Dimić, Z.  Zivkovic, N., Lazarević, I., A Solution to the Forward Kinematic Problem of the ARma6 Robot, 25th International Symposium INFOTEH-JAHORINA, 18-20 March 2026.
2. Zivkovic, N., Lazarević, M., Vidakovic, J. Fractional-Order Iterative Learning Control Enhanced Intelligent PID for Articulated Robots, International Journal of Control, Automation, and Systems, 2025
3. Dević, A. D., Vidaković, J. Z., Slavković, N. R., Živković, N. L., & Stepanić, P. L. (2025). Procedure for Integration of an Articulated Robot Model in а Game Engine Environment. Tehnika, 80(5), 523-528. https://doi.org/10.5937/tehnika2505523D
4. Vidaković, J., Dević, A., Zivković, N., Kvrgić, V., & Lazarević, M. (2024). Implementation of inverse kinematics algorithm for 6DoF robot arm in Unity. In Zbornik radova 23rd International Symposium INFOTEH-JAHORINA, 20-22 March 2024 (pp. 60-64). Univerzitet u Istočnom Sarajevu, Elektrotehnički fakultet
5. Devic, A., Vidakovic, J., & Zivkovic, N. (2024). Development of Standalone Extended-Reality-Supported Interactive Industrial Robot Programming System. Machines, 12(7), 480.
6. Devic, A., Vidakovic, J., Zivkovic, N., Stepanovic, A (2024). Advancement of the industrial robot programming language L-IRL using augmented reality. 15th International Scientific Conference MMA 2024 – Flexible Technologies Novi Sad, Serbia, September 24-26, 2024, (pp. 39-42).
7. Vidakovic, J., Devic, A., Lazarevic, I., Zivkovic, N. (2023, July). Design of augmented reality-based Android app for simulation and programming of industrial robots. In International Conference of Experimental and Numerical Investigations and New Technologies (pp. 239-245). Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland.
8. Vidakovic, J., Devic, A., Zivkovic, N., Kvrgic, V., Stepanic, P. (2022). Practical Approaches for Robot Dynamic Model Implementation for Control and Simulation Purposes. In Experimental Research and Numerical Simulation in Applied Sciences. CNNTech 2022. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, vol 564., (pp. 147-163), Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-19499-3_8
9. Kvrgic V., Vidakovic J., Efficient method for robot forward dynamics computation. Mechanism and Machine Theory, DOI: 1016/j.mechmachtheory.2019.103680, ISSN 0094-114X, 145:103680 (2020) (M21,IF=3.535/2019, 17/129).
10. Vidaković J., Kvrgić V., Lazarević M., Dimić Z., Mitrović S., Procedure for Definition of End-effector Orientation in Planar Surfaces Robot Applications, Tehnika –Mašinstvo, ISSN 0040-2176 (Savez inženjera i tehničara Srbije), 72(6), (2017) 845-851 (M51).
11. Vidaković J., Lazarević M., Kvrgić V., Dančuo Z., Ferenc G., Advanced Quaternion Forward Kinematics Algorithm Including Overview of Different Methods for Robot Kinematics, FME Transactions, DOI: 10.5937/fmet1403189V, ISSN 1451-2092, 42(3), (2014) 189-199 (M24).
12. Kvrgić V., Vidaković J., Lutovac M., Ferenc G., Cvijanović V., A control algorithm for a centrifuge motion simulator, Robotics, and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, DOI: 10.1016/j.rcim.2014.01.002, ISSN: 0736-5845, 30(4) (2014) 399-412 (M21,IF=2.305/2014, 5/23).
13. Ferenc G., Dimić Z., Lutovac M., Vidaković J., Kvrgić V., Open Architecture Platforms for the Control of Robotic Systems and a Proposed Reference Architecture Model, Transactions of FAMENA, ISSN 1333-1124, UDC 004.45:004.896, 37(1) (2013) 89-100 (M23,IF=0.233/2013, 121/128).
14. Ferenc G., Dimić Z., Lutovac M., Vidaković J., Kvrgić V., Distributed Robot Control System Implemented on the Client and Server PCs Based on the CORBA Protocol, Mediterranean Conference on Embedded Computing-MECO 2012, Bar, Montenegro, ISBN 978-9940-9436-0-8, IEEE (2012) 158-161 (M33).

1. Vidaković, J., Lazarević, M., Kvrgic, V., Modeling and control of manipulators in pilot training systems for modern combat aircraft, Monograph, Lola Institute, Belgrade, ISBN 978-86-82407-04-1, 2020.
2. Lazarevic M., Vidakovic J., Cajic M., Mandic P., Contribution to modeling and control of robotic and adaptronic systems, Monograph (in Serbian), Publisher: Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Belgrade, ISBN 978-86-7083-833-8, (2014), (M42).

1. Živanović, S., Vorkapić, N., Slavković, N., Dimić, Z., Vidaković, J. (2024) Multifunctional and reconfigurable machine tool for rapid prototyping by milling, laser processing, and additive manufacturing using cylindrical coordinates, patent no. 1805, type of patent: small patent. Decision on recognition of patent no. 2024/1794-MP-2023/0055 from 27.02.2024. Publication: Intellectual Property Gazette: 3/2024, recognized by: Intellectual Property Office of the Republic of Serbia.

1. Dević, A., Vidaković, J., Živković, N. “Development of Standalone Extended-Reality-Supported Interactive Industrial Robot Programming System“, 2024 (M22)
2. Pavlović, D., Stepanić, P., Vidaković, J., Dimić, Z. "Development and implementation of the methodology for the calculation of electrical installation parameters for automatic control systems in pumping stations, User: JP EPS, Branch of HPP ĐERDAP Kladovo 2022. (M84).
3. Kvrgić, V., Vidaković, J., "Development and implementation of software for efficient calculation of direct robot dynamics - ERFD" (Effective Robot Forward Dynamics), 2021.
4. Lutovac M., Vidakovic J., Dancuo Z., Stepanovic A., Improvement of the system for programming, simulation and remote monitoring of manipulator movements using new software technologies and tools, User: Technical School Jugoslovenska 4, Železnik, Belgrade (2013) (M84).

1. Scientific Council Lola Institute, president, since 2022.
2. Serbian Society of Mechanics (IUTAM)