Accurate and robust calibration of multifocal plenoptic cameras is essential for high-precision 3D light field reconstruction. In this work, we propose a blur feature-guided cascaded calibration for the plenoptic camera. First, white images at differ...
Recent studies have shown that anaerobic co-digestion (AnCoD) is superior to conventional anaerobic digestion (AD). The benefits of enhanced bioenergy production and solids reduction using co-substrates have attracted researchers to study the co-dige...
High-entropy alloys (HEAs) [1,2] loosely refer to multi-principal-element solid solution alloys due to their high configurational entropy, in contrast to traditional alloys, which focus on the edge or corner of phase diagrams with one principal compo...
The Chinese government is actively restructuring transportation to shift towards more sustainable rail freight transportation (RFT); however, there is still a lack of more systematic optimization in the whole production chain. This study develops a d...
Single-image depth from defocus is limited by blur-radius ambiguity: two object distances on different sides of the focal plane can produce similar point spread functions (PSFs). We study single-shot dual-focus imaging (DFI) with a polarizer-free liq...
The geostationary orbit (GEO), a finite one-dimensional longitudinal resource, has emerged as a critical research focus driven by the rapid development of global communication systems. This scarcity motivates current research efforts toward multi-sat...
Human–robot interaction (HRI) is a key technology in the field of humanoid robotics, and motion imitation is one of the most direct ways to achieve efficient HRI. However, due to significant differences in structure, range of motion, and joint...
This paper describes a method for calibrating multi camera and multi laser 3D triangulation systems, particularly for those using Scheimpflug adapters. Under this configuration, the focus plane of the camera is located at the laser plane, making it d...
This study investigates the optimal sizing of a grid-connected hybrid renewable energy microgrid. The optimization, employing a multi-objective artificial hummingbird algorithm (MOAHA) combined with fuzzy decision-making (FDM), aims to minimize the c...
Several recent studies in Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) focus on monitoring human movement and capturing data for further processing and analysis. However, there is a lack of studies that address the configurability and modularity of these systems, wh...
The present study constitutes the latest in a series of investigations conducted between 2021 and 2023 as part of the ongoing, multidisciplinary research project at the UNESCO archaeological site of Umm ar-Rasas in Amman Governorate, Jordan, which be...
A trend in the development of spaceborne Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) technology is the shift from a single-satellite repeated observation mode to a multi-satellite collaborative observation mode. However, current multi-satellite collaborative geol...
Identifying the multi-scale spatial relationship between land use and water quality is critical for determining the priorities and key areas of river management. To more accurately identify the scale effect of land-use patterns on water quality and q...
Membrane Distillation (MD) is a membrane-based, temperature-driven water reclamation process. While research emphasis has been largely on membrane design, upscaling of MD has prompted advancements in energy-efficient module design and configurations....
This paper proposes a classification methodology aimed at identifying correlations between job ad requirements and transversal skill sets, with a focus on predicting the necessary skills for individual job descriptions using a deep learning model. Th...
Increasing our capacity to predict extreme storm surges is one of the key issues in terms of coastal flood risk prevention and adaptation. Dynamically forecasting storm surges is computationally expensive. Here, we focus on an alternative data-driven...
This paper investigates the impact of permanent magnet (PM) displacement and flux barrier extension on cogging torque in flux-intensifying permanent magnet-assisted synchronous reluctance machines (FI-PMa-SynRMs) with surface-inset PMs. Unlike prior...
Due to their unique structural configuration, Very Large Floating Structures (VLFS) exhibit significant hydroelastic responses during their motion in the water. These responses, which are a result of the interaction between the structure and the wave...
In the last decade, many neural network algorithms have been proposed to solve depth reconstruction. Our focus is on reconstruction from images captured by multi-camera arrays which are a grid of vertically and horizontally aligned cameras that are u...
This paper deals with an inverse scattering problem under a linearized scattering model for a multi-static/multi-frequency configuration. The focus is on the determination of a sampling strategy that allows the reduction of the number of measurement...
This paper describes the introduction of three-dimension (3-D) blade designs into a 5-stage axial compressor with multi-stage computational fluid dynamic (CFD) methods. Prior to a redesign, a validation study is conducted for the overall performance...
Robust flame stabilization in low-Mach, low-enthalpy supersonic combustors is a core bottleneck for turbine-based combined cycle (TBCC) mode transition. Existing studies mainly focus on single-injector configurations, while the injection angle modula...
The increasing adoption of Plant Factories with Artificial Lighting (PFAL) has intensified the reliance on Internet of Things (IoT) technologies for real-time monitoring and control of environmental and operational variables. While IoT-based architec...
Against the backdrop of global energy crises and accelerated urbanization, urban wind energy has garnered increasing attention through its integration with building environments. This study investigates the synergistic optimization of architectural p...
Force sensors on climbing robots give important information to the robot control system, however, off-the-shelf sensors can be both heavy and bulky. We investigate the optimisation of a lightweight integrated force sensor made of piezoelectric materi...
This study addresses the frequency–amplitude relationship of a nonlinear symmetric panel absorber mounted on a flexible wall. In many structural–acoustic works, only one flexible panel is considered in their models with symmetric configuration. There...
Accurate retrieval of high-resolution three-dimensional (3D) wind fields from Doppler radar observations is essential for understanding the dynamical structure of convective storms and the turbulent processes that govern their evolution. This study d...
Aiming at the goal of preparing high-quality coatings, this paper reviews the progress on circular arc source structure and magnetic field arc controlling technology in arc ion plating (AIP), with a focus on design characteristics of the different st...
A transmitarray antenna is evaluated to generate a multi-focusing spot area in the Fresnel region of the antenna in the Ka-band. The antenna is designed to focus the radiated field at a certain point using a central feeding configuration. The number...
It is of practical significance to study the multi-physical processes of solid state nuclear systems for device design, safety analysis, and operation guidance. This system generally includes three multi-physical processes: neutronics, heat transfer,...
The sliceable bandwidth variable transceiver (S-BVT) is a key element in addressing the challenges and evolution of optical networks, and supporting the ever-increasing traffic volume, speed, and dynamicity driven by novel and broadband services and...
This paper presents Alert360, a low-cost and intrinsically interpretable browser-based multi-camera motion awareness system for local monitoring in security, retail, education, laboratory, and workplace settings, designed to run on commodity cameras...
Ultrahigh lateral resolution (UHLR) optical coherence tomography (OCT) technology, also called optical coherence microscopy (OCM), has gained popularity, especially in the field of biomedical imaging. In these systems, high numerical aperture (NA) Mi...
Railway scene understanding is critical for ensuring train operational safety and advancing intelligent railway systems. Existing railway vision methods mainly focus on perception and classification, while lacking regulation-guided semantic reasoning...
The advent of dual-frequency induction heating (DFIH) technology has revolutionized modern industrial applications by providing flexible regulation of the heating process, significantly boosting heating efficiency, and optimizing energy utilization....
Externally bonded fiber-reinforced polymer (EB-FRP) systems have been extensively investigated for tension strengthening concrete structures. Interpretation of the available evidence remains challenging because experimental methods, specimen scales,...
Steer-by-wire technology, critical for autonomous driving, enables full-wheel steering in articulated vehicles, significantly enhancing maneuverability in complex driving environments. This study investigates dynamic envelope optimization for articul...
Machine vision systems are an important part of modern intelligent manufacturing systems, but due to their complexity, current vision systems are often customized and inefficiently developed. Generic closed-source machine vision development software...
With the rapid proliferation of drone applications, multi-UAV formation flights are becoming increasingly prevalent. While most existing studies focus on the aerodynamics of a single drone, aerodynamic interactions within UAV formations—particu...
Recent development in Electric Vertical Take-off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft makes it a popular design approach for urban air mobility (UAM). When designing these configurations, due to the uncertainty present in semi-empirical estimations, often us...
The integrated development of offshore wind power and marine aquaculture represents a promising approach to the sustainable utilization of ocean resources. The present study investigated the hydrodynamic response of an innovative combination of a win...
Finned tube heat exchangers are used in many technological applications in both civil and industrial sectors. Their large-scale use requires a design aimed at reaching high thermal efficiency as well as avoiding unnecessary waste of resources in term...
To obtain a continuous range of clear vision for pseudophakic eyes, a design of intraocular lens (IOL) with extended depth of focus (EDoF) was proposed. The IOL was optimized with a multi-configuration approach based on a pseudophakic eye model and t...
Mapping human–environment interactions involves understanding complex systems based on continuous material and non-material flows. These interactions are linked to the ecological context and involve both physical and social dynamics. This study...
This review investigates the latest advancements in Multi-Robot Systems (MRSs) and soft robotics, with a particular focus on their integration and emerging opportunities. An MRS extends principles from distributed artificial intelligence and coordina...
The miniaturization of 3D depth camera systems to reduce cost and power consumption is essential for their application in electrical devices that are trending toward smaller sizes (such as smartphones and unmanned aerial systems) and in other applica...
Piezoelectric actuators with multi-layer structures have largely gained attention from academic and industry experts. This is due to its distinctive advantages of fast response time, huge generative force and the inherent good planar electromechanica...
Autonomous agricultural vehicles (AAVs) are important technologies for advancing intelligent and precision agriculture. This paper reviews the latest research progress in multi-source fusion positioning and robust state estimation technologies for au...
Background/Objectives: The question addressed in the current work is to develop a simulation of a pharmaceutical process (DNA encapsulation within lipid nanoparticles using a microfluidic micromixer) which will be of utility to the end users (laborat...
Gait analysis plays a crucial role in detecting and monitoring various neurological and musculoskeletal disorders early. This paper presents a comprehensive study of the automatic detection of abnormal gait using 3D vision, with a focus on non-invasi...
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