Energy harvesting wireless sensor networks (EH-WSNs) appear as the fundamental backbone of research that attempts to expand the lifespan and efficiency of sensor networks positioned in resource-constrained environments. This review paper provides an...
Three-dimensional (3D) printing is a process in which materials are added together in a layer-by-layer manner to construct customized products. Many different techniques of 3D printing exist, which vary in materials used, cost, advantages, and drawba...
Robotic arms are used in a wide range of industrial and medical applications. However, for research and education, users often face a trade-off between costly commercial solutions with no adaptability and open-source alternatives that lack usability...
Additive manufacturing has emerged as a transformative methodology in numerous engineering domains, with the fabrication of antennas and electromagnetic devices being a promising application area. This study presents a comprehensive review of the app...
Compound-specific isotope analysis (CSIA) can provide unique insights into the cycling of elements including carbon and nitrogen. One approach for CSIA is the use of high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) to separate compounds of interest, fol...
Open-top chambers (OTCs) consist of semi-open enclosures used to investigate the impact of elevated carbon dioxide [CO2] on crops and larger plant communities. OTCs have lower operational costs than alternatives such as controlled environment cabinet...
The probe was designed for the measurement of DC voltages of up to 30 kV from high impedance sources. It is based on a resistive divider with a total resistance of 200 GΩ and a step-down factor of 10’000. In order to allow the measurement...
Additive manufacturing (AM), commonly known as 3D printing, is revolutionizing manufacturing, medicine, and engineering. This perspective explores recent breakthroughs that position AM as a disruptive technology. Innovations like volumetric additive...
A variety of events such as high-altitude electromagnetic pulses, extreme solar storms, and coordinated cyber attacks could result in a catastrophic loss of infrastructure on a continental or global scale. The lengthy repair of critical infrastructur...
This study presents the design, build, and evaluation of a laboratory cam profile measuring machine tailored to demonstrate the mechanical principles and applications of various cam shapes. Utilizing a diverse set of cam profiles, the machine effecti...
Alternative food sources are essential in both low-resource settings and during emergencies like abrupt sunlight reduction scenarios. Seaweed presents a promising option but requires investigation into the viability of unconventionally sourced ropes...
The evaluation of soft tissue biomechanical properties is of paramount importance not only for a comprehensive understanding of human physiology and physiopathology, but also in the research and development of bio-compatible artificial tissues with v...
Visualizing magnetic fields is essential for studying the operation of electromagnetic systems and devices that use permanent magnets or magnetic particles. However, commercial devices for this purpose are often expensive due to their complex designs...
The ability to respond swiftly and accurately to visual stimuli is critical for safe driving. The traditional Psychomotor Vigilance Test (PVT) primarily assesses response time (RT) using finger inputs, but these do not directly evaluate foot response...
Air quality monitoring is performed by agencies using instrumentation based on extremely reliable technologies but characterized by high costs. An alternative gas sensing technology is the electrochemical gas sensor which, even though having a lower...
Soft actuators, designed for fragile item conveyance and navigation in complex environments, have garnered recent attention. This study proposes a cost-effective soft actuator, created by weaving tubes into twill patterns, capable of transportation a...
To support the understanding of cardiovascular monitoring and physiological signal processing, we present a portable, open-source photoplethysmography (PPG) acquisition platform developed for educational and research applications. The system is built...
This project aimed to develop personal protective equipment (PPE) that provides full biological protection for the general public without the need for extensive training to use the equipment. With the proposal to develop a device guided by a smartpho...
Love wave surface acoustic wave (LSAW) sensors are crystal resonators known for their high potential for biosensing applications due to their high sensitivity, real-time detection, and compatibility with microfluidic systems. Commercial LSAW devices...
This paper introduces an innovative open-source hardware platform designed for multi-sensor environmental monitoring, rooted in the outcomes of the “Smart Water” project. The primary objective of this platform is to facilitate advanced PC...
Formula Student (FS) competitions aim to prepare and encourage engineering students to participate in the progression of automotive and motorsport industries. The built racing cars adhere to strict regulations set by competition guidelines to ensure...
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Tactile maps are widely recognized as useful tools for mobility training and the rehabilitation of visually impaired individuals. However, current tactile maps lack real-time versatility and are limited because of high manufacturing and design costs....
The aim of this work was to design a coil for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) to analyze the morphology of cells in vitro. This newly developed hardware, due to compatibility to the 1.5-Tesla MRI scanner (GE...
A novel temporally resolved settle-plate air sampler was developed using 3D printing technology to improve upon traditional passive air sampling methods. Conventional settle plates provide cumulative measurements of particle or microbial loads over a...
Wave energy converters are a nascent energy generation technology that harnesses the power in ocean waves. To assist in communicating both fundamental and complex concepts of wave energy, a small-scale portable wave tank and wave energy converter hav...
Screws are a versatile method of fixation and are often used in orthopaedic surgery. Various specialised geometries are often used for bone screws to optimise their fixation strengths in limited spaces at the expense of manufacturing costs. Additiona...
A new instrument using reflectance transformation imaging (RTI), named MorphoLight, has been developed for surface characterization. This instrument is designed to be adjustable to surfaces, ergonomic, and uses a combination of high-resolution imagin...
The S11D mining complex in Brazil, situated in Pará state, extracts 20 million tons of iron each quarter. Connecting via a standard 802.11b/g/n wireless network is crucial for mine operations across vast distances. A local team employs a netwo...
This article presents an experimental platform for testing friction models used by control strategies on a one-degree-of-freedom mechanical motion control system. This platform aims to carry out experiments to estimate dry friction parameters and rel...
Particulate matter (PM2.5) is a critical indicator of air quality and has significant health implications. This study presents the development and evaluation of a custom-built PM2.5 device, named the P-Tracker, designed to offer an accessible alterna...
Semiconductor lasers have garnered significant prominence in diverse domains, including fiber optic communication and precision measurement, owing to their remarkable attributes such as compact size, lightweight construction, broad wavelength range,...
Internet of Things (IoT) applications based on the single-board computer Raspberry Pi depend on reliable and sufficiently powerful energy systems to allow system diversity, flexibility, and available computing power. On this account, we developed an...
This paper presents the development, modeling, and validation of a scaled UAV-VTOL low-cost prototype equipped with a jet propulsion system with vertical take-off and landing capabilities. The prototype is designed as an experimental testbed for reus...
Field instruments are an emerging topic because they facilitate the extraction of qualitative and quantitative information from samples at a sampling site. This work focused on the development of an open-source potentiostat, analyzing the constructio...
With the growing interest in fabricating nanofiltration membranes using novel materials and techniques, there is an increasing need to evaluate the practical viability of innovative membranes at the early stages of development. In many materials rese...
High-flux neutron beams and high-efficiency detectors enable rapid neutron diffraction measurements at the Engineering Materials Diffractometer (VULCAN) at the Spallation Neutron Source (SNS), Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). To optimize beam ti...
Dynamic demand response (DDR) is the process of shifting power consumption towards periods of lower demand based on real-time energy pricing data. It is a flexibility measure utilised in the decarbonisation of the UK’s power system to reduce pe...
Quartz Crystal Microbalance with Dissipation monitoring (QCM-D) systems are widely used for the real-time analysis of mass changes and viscoelastic properties in biological samples, enabling applications such as biomolecular interaction studies, bios...
This work presents the development of a differential-drive wheeled mobile robot educational prototype, manufactured using 3D additive techniques. The robot is powered by an embedded ARM-based computing system and uses open-source software. To validat...
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