Designs, Volume 9, Issue 2

Car safety can be enhanced by enabling the Airbag Control Unit (ACU) to adaptively deploy different charges based on the occupant’s position once the crash occurs. In this context, monitoring the occupant’s position using a sensorized sea...

The uncoordinated charging behaviors of electric vehicles (EVs) challenge the stable operation of the grid, e.g., increasing the peak-to-valley ratio of the grid and diminishing power supply reliability. A Monte Carlo sampling method is employed to d...

Quadrupedal robots are now not just prototypes as they were a decade ago. This field now focuses on finding new application areas for robots rather than solving pure locomotion problems. Although the price of quadrupedal robots has decreased signific...

Energy-harvesting devices utilizing the Vortex-Induced Vibration (VIV) phenomenon are gaining significant research attention due to their potential to generate energy from small water flows, where conventional hydroelectric plants are impractical. De...

This study focuses on the participation of energy storage in primary frequency regulation of offshore wind farms. A frequency regulation performance evaluation indicator is designed, and the black-start capability of the wind farm after shutdown is a...

Light detection and ranging (LiDAR) sensors are critical for autonomous vehicles that require unparalleled depth sensing. However, traditional LiDAR designs face significant challenges, including high costs and bulky configurations, limiting scalabil...

The following article presents the longitudinal modeling and simulation of a generic electric vehicle. The purpose of the research is to describe the applied modeling procedures and their MATLAB solutions. Furthermore, the goal is to demonstrate how...

Drivers’ facial expression recognition systems play a pivotal role in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADASs) by monitoring emotional states and detecting fatigue or distractions in real time. However, deploying such systems in resource-cons...

Carbon-neutral and carbon-negative construction is gaining significant interest in the home building industry. Accordingly, the development of new materials and innovative redesign of the existing materials are on the rise. This paper presents the re...

In a scenario where fuel costs are notably high and the policies that we are currently witnessing tend to limit the fossil fuel resource that powers most heavy goods transport services, the optimization of space in vehicles transporting these goods,...

In the field of rehabilitation exoskeletons, addressing the needs of users and healthcare professionals is essential for the development of effective medical technologies. This study presents a user-centered evaluation of the ARTH-aid ExoGlove, a pro...

Dynamic building envelopes integrated with renewable energy sources, termed Dynamic and Renewable Source Building Envelopes (DREBE), provide an innovative approach to optimizing building envelope designs. Yet, these systems are not mature enough and...

Centrifugal pumps are known to efficiently transport water from a certain point. However, they developed great concerns in water supply and distribution applications regarding their operating efficiency, which were caused by the accumulated losses an...

This study is part of the research project Dep-Project: Design and Embodiment of Wearable Prostheses, funded by the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT), whose main objective is the development of wearable myoelectric prostheses for upper limb...

This article explores the feasibility of miniaturizing and packaging fiber Bragg grating (FBG)-based distributed optical fiber smart sensors (DOFSS) for future flight trials. It highlights the importance of real-time, high-speed sensing in aerospace,...

Drug-coated balloons (DCBs) are designed to deliver an anti-proliferative drug to the stenotic vessel to combat restenosis after an angioplasty treatment. However, significant drug loss can occur during device navigation toward the lesion site, thus...

Decisions made during the design phase of mechatronic systems have a considerable influence on their entire life cycle. The persistent calls for environmental protection are driven by global megatrends promoting sustainability. Hence, opting for eco-...

Motion assistance is a growing need that is linked to the aging of the population, and solutions are required with adequate structures and functionality. Specific attention is paid to finger exoskeletons both for motion exercises and for rehabilitati...

Seismic isolation is a vital strategy for improving the earthquake resilience of structures, utilizing flexible components such as lead–rubber bearings (LRBs) and curved surface sliders (CSSs) to attenuate ground motion effects. This paper pres...

The zygomatic bone area experiences frequent mechanical damage in the middle craniofacial region, including the orbital floor. The orbital floor bone is very thin, ranging from 0.74 mm to 1.5 mm. Enhancing digitization, reconstruction, and CAD modeli...

The exploitation of immersive simulation platforms to improve traditional training techniques in the agricultural industry sector would enable year-round accessibility, flexibility, safety, and consistent high-quality training for agricultural operat...

Material selection is essential for advancing sustainability in construction. Biocomposites contribute significantly to raising the awareness of materials derived from biomass. This paper explores the design development and application of novel natur...

The problem of increasing the tool durability (service life) when machining hard-to-machine materials is one of the major practical problems of modern mechanical engineering. This paper aims to improve the wear resistance of modular disk mills using...

Micromobility is a topic of growing interest, powered by the introduction of shared electric bicycles and, especially, e-scooters. This type of mobility has recently gained a lot of popularity in large cities, bringing many benefits, such as greener...

Sports activities often carry a high risk of injury, varying in severity, making the use of protective equipment, such as helmets and kneecaps, essential in many cases. Among all potential injuries, head injuries are the most crucial due to their sev...

This study builds on initial ADApp research that identified the factors that influence the intention to use a pharmacy drone app for urgent medication delivery. While previous studies and theories have predominantly focused on user acceptance alone,...

Manufacturing areas typically conduct machine maintenance to prevent early failures and to ensure a safe working environment and efficient production. In this study, the green unrelated parallel machine scheduling problem (GUPMSP) is studied. Besides...