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Applied Sciences, Volume 13, Issue 9

May-1 2023 - 603 articles

Cover Story: This study addresses potential musculoskeletal disorders resulting from poor work posture during human–robot collaboration. Our proposed method optimizes human posture during human–robot collaboration using the Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) algorithm. By assigning an appropriate location to the robot's end-effector, we aim to enhance ergonomics by minimizing the distance between the optimized posture of the human and their current posture. Through a user study in a virtual reality environment with 20 participants, our method could improve ergonomics by 66%, measured by the Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA) score calculated from body joint angles captured by a Kinect camera. Our research contributes to the field by offering a practical solution for addressing musculoskeletal disorders in human–robot collaboration by creating safer and more efficient work environments. View this paper
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Articles (603)

  • Article
  • Open Access
12 Citations
6,539 Views
21 Pages

8 May 2023

Federated learning is currently a popular distributed machine learning solution that often experiences cumbersome communication processes and challenging model convergence in practical edge deployments due to the training nature of its model informat...

  • Review
  • Open Access
5 Citations
3,114 Views
15 Pages

λ-Factors for the Upper and Lower Bound Analyses of Base-Isolated Structures: Historical Review of Code Provisions for Elastomeric Bearings

  • Laura Ragni,
  • Fabio Micozzi,
  • Laura Gioiella,
  • Maria Gabriella Castellano,
  • Samuele Infanti and
  • Andrea Dall’Asta

8 May 2023

The seismic response of base-isolated structures is notably influenced by mechanical properties of isolation devices due to their essential role in structural behavior. Consequently, the variability of such properties should be accounted for in the d...

  • Feature Paper
  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
1,904 Views
13 Pages

8 May 2023

The electromagnetic interaction between a circular disk with finite conductivity and finite thickness and a coaxial circular loop of constant current is addressed here. The finite conductivity and thickness of the material disk lead to the adoption o...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,970 Views
17 Pages

8 May 2023

In this paper, we develop a tractable mathematical model and an emulation framework for communicating information through water using acoustic signals. Water is considered one of the most complex media to model due to its vastness and variety of char...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
2,326 Views
13 Pages

8 May 2023

In this study, a nanocrystalline layer composed primarily of martensite phase was prepared on the surface of 304 stainless steel. Furthermore, the martensite phase content in the nanocrystalline layer was adjusted by heat treatment at 500 °C and...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,090 Views
16 Pages

8 May 2023

Existing studies on rehabilitation robots are generally devoted to robot-assisted active rehabilitation training, which is conducive to facilitating muscle and nerve regeneration. However, human–robot interaction (HRI) requires imposing a limit...

  • Review
  • Open Access
7 Citations
2,888 Views
23 Pages

Prospects for Combined Applications of Nanostructured Catalysts and Biocatalysts for Elimination of Hydrocarbon Pollutants

  • Olga Maslova,
  • Olga Senko,
  • Marina A. Gladchenko,
  • Sergey N. Gaydamaka and
  • Elena Efremenko

8 May 2023

Due to the presence of environmental problems, it is urgent to improve the processes aimed at the processing and purification of hydrocarbon-containing wastes and wastewaters. The review presents the latest achievements in the development of nanostru...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,638 Views
19 Pages

8 May 2023

The flow-induced vibration characteristic of the U-section rubber outer windshield structure of high-speed train is the key factor to limit its high-speed movement. Accurate and effective flow-induced vibration analysis of windshield structures is an...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
2,493 Views
14 Pages

The Effect of Particle Type and Size on CoCr Surface Properties by Fine-Particle Shot Peening

  • Chavarat Jarungvittayakon,
  • Anak Khantachawana and
  • Paphon Sa-ngasoongsong

8 May 2023

Cobalt–chromium (CoCr) alloy is widely used for medical implants such as for dental or joint replacements because of its strength and high corrosion resistance. By throwing a spherical media against a material surface, fine-particle shot peenin...

  • Article
  • Open Access
12 Citations
4,859 Views
15 Pages

8 May 2023

With the development of the social economy and the continuous growth of the population, emergencies within field stations are becoming more frequent. To improve the efficiency of emergency evacuation of field stations and further protect people&rsquo...

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