2024 January - 84 articles
Advanced driving algorithms, control strategies, and their optimization in self-driving vehicles in various scenarios are hotspots in current research; 4WS-4WD (four-wheel steering and four-wheel drive) is another hotspot in the study of new concept...
The drum rotor of an aero-engine is connected by one or multiple mounting edges through bolts, and their dynamics are significantly influenced by the preload state of the bolts. Long working hours in challenging environments can result in the deterio...
The feature extraction problem of coupled vibration signals with multiple fault modes of planetary gears has not been solved effectively. At present, kernel principal component analysis (KPCA) is usually used to solve nonlinear feature extraction pro...
The design of components and elements comprising industrial machinery, as well as those that are part of an industrial system, has been carried out in recent years using various design methodologies. Currently, the products demanded by customers, as...
The main objective of this paper is to discuss the experimental validation of a tele-operation system for remote center-of-motion tasks, such as laparoscopic surgery. This validation is based on the use of an extra sensor placed on the master manipul...
Due to the complex structure of the joint module and harsh working conditions of unmanned platforms, the fault information is often overwhelmed by noise. Moreover, traditional mechanical health state recognition methods usually require a large amount...
This paper presents a geometric approach to solve the inverse kinematics for an anthropomorphic robotic arm with seven degrees of freedom (DoF). The proposal is based on conformal geometric algebra (CGA), by which many geometric primitives can be ope...
This paper introduces a two-stage intelligent fault diagnosis model for rolling element bearings (REBs) aimed at overcoming the challenge of limited real-world vibration training data. In this study, bearing characteristic frequencies (BCFs) extracte...
Understanding the creep behaviour of materials is crucial in structural design, since assessing their durability and long-term performance is essential for ensuring the safety of the structures. Experimental testing allows to gather data on the creep...
The drill pipe of a rotary rig is subject to the dynamic influence of non-stationary loads, including rotation torque and applied force. In order to address the challenge of simultaneously extrapolating multiple non-stationary loads, a novel extrapol...
In this study, we propose an optimization method for occupant protection systems using a machine learning technique. First, a crash simulation model was developed for a Euro NCAP MPDB frontal crash test condition. Second, a series of parametric simul...
For robots to become effective apprentices and collaborators, they must exhibit some level of autonomy, for example, recognizing failures and identifying ways to address them with the aid of their human teammates. In this systems paper, we present an...
The mass production of metallic components requires high agility in the working process conditioned by the necessity of building details of different shapes and sizes. Changing the size of the components theoretically influences the thermal dissipati...
Silicon carbide particle-reinforced aluminum matrix composites (SiCp/Al) find diverse applications in engineering. Nevertheless, SiCp/Al exhibit limited machinability due to their special structure. A pulsed laser ultrasonic vibration assisted cuttin...
A fault diagnosis method based on deep learning integration is proposed focusing on fault text data to effectively improve the efficiency of fault repair and the accuracy of fault localization in the braking control system of an electric multiple uni...
Roller mills are commonly used in the production of mining derivatives, since one of their purposes is to reduce raw materials to very small sizes and to combine them. This research evaluates the mechanical condition of a mill containing four rollers...
The turning of small-diameter deep holes is usually critical when the process of machining is unstable and the use of a special boring bar is often necessary. This paper is focused on the influence of cutting speed with a combination of cutting condi...
Motivated by the significant efforts developed by researchers and engineers to improve the economic and technical performance of microgrids (MGs), this paper proposes an Active Disturbance Rejection Control (ADRC) for Distributed Energy Resources (DE...
Three-phase AC/DC pulse-width-modulated (PWM) converters have been widely employed in various renewable energy systems and industrial applications, which require a high-efficiency power converter operation. This article proposes a technique to reduce...
Because the average number of missing people in our country is more than 20,000 per year, determining how to efficiently locate missing people is important. The traditional method of finding missing people involves deploying fixed cameras in some hot...
During the assembly of mechanical systems, the dual-arm robot is always used for cabin docking. In order to ensure the accuracy and reliability of cabin docking, a multi-objective trajectory planning method for the dual-arm robot was proposed. A kine...
The use of lasers in various precise material removal processes has emerged as a viable and efficient alternative to traditional mechanical methods. However, the laser ablation of materials is a complex, multi-parameter process where scanning paths n...
In recent years, the rapid advancement of technology has caused an increase in the development of wearable products. These are portable devices that can be worn by people. The main goal of these products is to improve the quality of life as they focu...
This paper presents control design and implementation for a power-assisted mobile trainer that employs neuro-developmental treatment (NDT) principles. NDT is a gait rehabilitation technique for stroke patients that provides minimum intervention at cr...
The Proportional Hazards Model (PHM) under a Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM) policy is used by asset-intensive industries to predict failure rate, reliability function, and maintenance decisions based on vital covariates data. Cox’s partial l...
Flexible shrouded blades are commonly adopted in the last stages of steam turbines where complicated dynamical behavior can be induced by dry friction force generated on contacting interfaces between adjacent shrouds and the geometric nonlinearity du...
This paper proposes an electro-hydraulic vibration control system based on the single-neuron PID algorithm, which improves the operating frequency of the electro-hydraulic fatigue testing machine and the control accuracy of the load force. Through ma...
As manufacturing and assembly processes continue to require more adaptable systems for automated handling, innovative solutions for universal gripping are emerging. These grasping systems can enable the handling of wide varieties of shapes, with grip...
Generally, windows in greenhouses are automatically opened and closed to regulate the internal temperature. However, because the air outside during the winter in Japan is dry, opening windows to reduce the temperature causes the humidity deficit to i...
Traditionally, condition monitoring of wind turbines has been performed manually by certified rope teams. This method of inspection can be dangerous for the personnel involved, and the resulting downtime can be expensive. Wind turbine inspection can...
Robotic Total Stations (RTS) are fully automated theodolites with electronic distance measurement (EDM) that include a number of additional tools (e.g., camera, laser rangefinder, onboard computer, and tracking software, etc.) enabling them to work a...
In recent years, there has been a significant integration of advanced technology into the automotive industry, aimed primarily at enhancing safety and ride comfort. While a notable proportion of these driver-assist systems focuses on skid prevention,...
This article presents a materials optimization for the universal jamming gripper, one of the most versatile tools for robotic grasping. For this purpose, we analyze both the granular interior material and its surrounding deformable envelope. We combi...
The article presents a new method called slide roller burnishing (SRB) for the cold working of cylindrical surfaces on machine tools implemented with a novel multi-functional device. The machined material is chromium–nickel austenitic stainless...
Since the discovery of electricity, electric cables have become ubiquitous in human constructions, from machines to buildings. Insulators play a crucial role in ensuring the proper functioning of these cables, so it is important to monitor their poss...
Within planetary gear transmissions (PGTs), mode shapes and eigenfrequencies hold a crucial significance in operational reliability and efficacy. Mode shapes explain the unique motion patterns inherent in PGT systems. Conversely, eigenfrequencies des...
Functional electrical stimulation (FES) has been proven to be a reliable rehabilitation technique that increases muscle strength, reduces spasms, and enhances neuroplasticity in the long term. However, the available electrical stimulation systems on...
This paper is concerned with the attitude tracking problem of quadrotor unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) with respect to endogenous uncertainties, exogenous disturbances and actuator failures. Two different control methods are proposed to solve this p...
In recent years, applications exploiting the advantages of tilt-rotors and other vectored thrust propulsion systems have become widespread, particularly in many novel Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) configurations. These propulsion systems can pr...
Human–robot teaming (HrT) is being adopted in an increasing range of industries and work environments. Effective HrT relies on the success of complex and dynamic human–robot interaction. Although it may be optimal for robots to possess al...
This research presents a novel Customised Load Adaptive Framework (CLAF) for fault classification in Induction Motors (IMs), utilising the Machinery Fault Prevention Technology (MFPT) bearing dataset. CLAF represents a pioneering approach that extend...
Healthcare services and rehabilitation equipment have entered a phase of rapid development driven by user requirements. However, the development of corresponding design models for rehabilitation equipment is lacking. A general framework and developme...
Pipeline integrity and safety depend on the detection and prediction of stress corrosion cracking (SCC) and other defects. In oil and gas pipeline systems, a variety of corrosion-monitoring techniques are used. The observed data exhibit characteristi...
Runway lights are essential components of the airstrip. However, there is currently no international standard that outlines methods for the testing of runway light fixtures. In this study, a novel testing method is developed to simulate the forces ex...
The deformation of press bolster plates under load can significantly impact the quality of manufactured workpieces. Consequently, press manufacturers are usually obliged to provide the metric proof of the permissible deformation values during the pre...
This article analyses the problem of automatic balancing rotors with a liquid balancer, which is a cylindrical chamber partially filled liquid of a certain density. This problem is related to the problem of the dynamics of bodies with cavities partia...
This paper addresses a mode-dependent state-feedback
Starting from the current need for the safety of energy systems, in which power transformers play a key role, the study of the health of power transformers in service is a difficult and complex task, since the assessment consists of identifying indic...
This paper presents a range control approach for implementing hard geofencing for unmanned air vehicles (UAVs), and especially remotely piloted versions (RPVs), via a proposed anticipatory range calculator. The approach employs turning circle interse...
Due to the particular structure of the beveloid gear, it cannot be directly hobbed by an ordinary gear hobbing machine. The existing processing method is complex and has a high cost. Therefore, the mass production and industrialization of beveloid ge...
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