The mining environment of thin coal seam working faces is generally harsh, the labor intensity is high, and the production efficiency is low. Previous studies have shown that thin coal seam mining finds it difficult to follow machines, does not have...
The use of augmented reality (AR) technology is growing in the maintenance industry because it can improve efficiency and reduce costs by providing real-time guidance and instruction to workers during repairs and maintenance tasks. AR can also assist...
The naked-eye three-dimensional (3D) display technology without wearing equipment is an inevitable future development trend. In this paper, the design and fabrication of a flexible naked-eye 3D display film element based on a microstructure have been...
This publication presents the development of an Industrial-Internet-of-Things device. The device is capable of completing several tasks, such as the acquisition of high-frequency measurement data and evaluating data via machine learning methods in an...
We claim the strong potential of data-centric communications in Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), as a suitable paradigm to enhance collaborative operations via efficient information sharing, as well as to build systems supporting flexible mission obj...
Intermodal transportation is the use of multiple modes of transportation, which can lead to greater sustainability by reducing environmental impact and traffic congestion and increasing the efficiency of supply chains. One of the preconditions for ef...
The weakening of hard coal–rock mass is the core common problem that is involved in the top coal weakening in hard and thick coal seams, the hard roof control during the initial mining stage in the longwall mining face, and the hanging roof con...
Wearable technology is attracting most attention in healthcare for the acquisition of physiological signals. We propose a stand-alone wearable surface ElectroMyoGraphy (sEMG) system for monitoring the muscle activity in real time. With respect to oth...
This paper aims to develop an open Asset Administration Shell (AAS) solution for 5G Non-Public Network (NPN) management, focusing on manufacturing digitization and complete Information and Operational Technology (IT/OT) convergence. The proposed 5G N...
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Introduction Industry 4.0 has enhanced technological development in all fields. Currently, one can analyse, treat, and model completely different variables in real time; these include production, environmental, and occupational variables. Resultingly...
Arm recovery varies greatly among stroke survivors. Wearable surface electromyography (sEMG) sensors have been used to track recovery in research; however, sEMG is rarely used within acute and subacute clinical settings. The purpose of this case stud...
Root canal therapy (RCT) is usually performed in Romania by general dentists (GDPs) because they are more readily available and more reasonably priced than endodontists. Concerns have been raised about the quality of RCTs performed by GDPs, possibly...
Intelligent mining is the demand and inevitable development direction of China’s coal industry, and the shearer attitude based on the 3D spatial scale is the essential basic information for realizing intelligent mining at the fully mechanized m...
With a view to maintaining the competitiveness required by the market, the automotive industry strongly encourages its suppliers to develop new production methods and technologies capable of reducing the costs of produced products, ensuring the neces...
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) completed a pilot project within its Central Office spaces to test the utilization of computer power management (CPM) technologies to implement power saving settings on state-owned, netw...
With the development of micro gas turbines (MT) and power-to-gas (P2G) technology, the electric–gas system plays an important role in maintaining the stable, economical, and flexible operation of the microgrid. When subjected to power load dist...
The paper discusses the possibilities of incorporating sensors and indicators into the environment of an Industry 4.0 digital factory. The concept of Industry 4.0 (I4.0) is characterized via a brief description of the RAMI 4.0 and I4.0 component mode...
Topology control is one of the most essential technologies in wireless sensor networks (WSNs); it constructs networks with certain characteristics through the usage of some approaches, such as power control and channel assignment, thereby reducing th...
The paper proposes an information technology framework for the development of an embedded remote system for non-destructive observation and study of sensitive archaeological sites. The overall concept and motivation are described. The general hardwar...
Innovations in additive manufacturing (AM) methods represent a significant advancement in manufacturing technology, opening new avenues for creating objects in various shapes and sizes. Fused deposition modeling (FDM) is a specialized AM technique in...
Aiming at the demand by unmanned farms for unmanned operation in the entire process of field management, an unmanned plant protection robot for field management was developed based on a platform comprising a traditional high-clearance spray rod spray...
In recent years, multi-sensor fusion technology has made enormous progress in 3D reconstruction, surveying and mapping, autonomous driving, and other related fields, and extrinsic calibration is a necessary condition for multi-sensor fusion applicati...
A survey was conducted on 12 cable yarding operations in northern Italy, with the purpose of determining fuel consumption and time use. The observation unit was the individual operation, intended as all the activities needed to complete the harvestin...
Worker productivity is critical within construction projects as it is the measure of the rate at which work is performed and, more importantly, helps to know how to motivate them to perform at high levels. This research aimed to examine the impact of...
“Continuity of Care” is the main prerequisite for the unhindered movement of people across borders within the European Union (EU). The COntinuity of care in MEtabolic diseases through modern TECHnology (COMETECH) project aims to address the problem o...
Cooperative positioning (CP) utilises information sharing among multiple nodes to enable positioning in Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)-denied environments. This paper reports the performance of a CP system for pedestrians using Ultra-Wide...
Enabling technologies that drive Industry 4.0 and smart factories are pushing in new equipment and system development also to prevent human workers from repetitive and non-ergonomic tasks inside manufacturing plants. One of these tasks is the order-p...
In the current trend of hydrogen fuel cell-powered ships, batteries are used together with fuel cells to overcome the limitations of fuel cell technology. However, performance differences arise depending on fuel cell and battery configurations, load...
Rail surface defects will not only bring wheel rail noise during train operation, but also cause corresponding accidents. Most of the existing detection methods are manual detection, which is time-consuming, laborious, inefficient, and subjective. Wi...
The remarkable development of various sensor equipment and communication technologies has stimulated many application platforms of automation. A drone is a sensing platform with strong environmental adaptability and expandability, which is widely use...
The static mixer is one of the key equipment for dilution transportation of heavy oil. To enhance the mixing performance of heavy oil dilution, a static mixer featuring a parabolic blade has been developed through an innovative redesign of the tradit...
Electrolytic copper foil is one of the core materials in the fields of electronics, communications, and power. The cathode roller is the key component of the complete set of electrolytic copper foil equipment, and the quality of the titanium cylinder...
In the production process of open-pit mines, trucks are applied in the production process of open-pit mines for transporting ores and rocks. Most open-pit mines are equipped with dozens of trucks. It is important to plan the dispatch of trucks in the...
Modern agricultural intelligent manufacturing faces critical challenges including low automation levels, safety hazards in high-temperature processing, and insufficient production data integration. Digital twin technology and 3D printing offer promis...
This paper presents a detailed experimental evaluation of a newly developed diesel fuel additive, specifically formulated to enhance the energy efficiency and emission characteristics of internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, with particular emph...
In this work, we propose the first study of a technical validation of an assistive robotic platform, which has been designed to assist people with neurodevelopmental disorders. The platform is called LOLA2 and it is equipped with an artificial intell...
Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies have developed rapidly since 2000. Numerous academic papers have been published regarding energy efficiency improvements for air-conditioning systems. This study reviewed 12 review papers and selected 85 spec...