Field robotics is a very important sub-field of robotic systems, focusing on systems which need to navigate in open, unpredictable terrain and perform non-repetitive missions while monitoring and reacting to their surroundings. General testing and va...
In this paper, based on the Weibull Inverse Power Law, we present a methodology to determine the following: (1) the failure percentiles, referred to as the P–S–N field, of an S–N curve for a 42CrMo4 steel material exhibiting bilinea...
For more than 20 years, scholars have assessed a plan’s content to determine the plan’s quality, with quality serving as a proxy for planning efficacy. However, scholars rarely examine the relationship between a plan’s quality and the plan’s intended...
A hierarchical population task planning method is presented to enhance the test efficiency and reliability of intelligent technology test ships under various tasks and complex limitations. Firstly, a mathematical model of the vehicle path problem for...
Penetration Testing (PT) is an effective proactive security technique that simulates hacker attacks to identify vulnerabilities in networks or systems. However, traditional PT relies on specialized experience and costs extraordinary time and effort....
The complex nature of cyber-physical energy systems (CPES) makes systematic testing of new technologies for these setups challenging. Co-simulation has been identified as an efficient and flexible test approach that allows consideration of interdisci...
Pregnancy planning and genetic testing (PPGT) has emerged as a tool in reproductive healthcare, offering parents-to-be insight in their risks of having a child with a genetic disorder. This paper reviews the advantages, drawbacks and challenges assoc...
Continuous sampling plans are used to ensure a high level of quality for items produced in long-run contexts. The basic idea of these plans is to alternate between 100% inspection and a reduced rate of inspection frequency. Any inspected item that is...
This paper introduces a 17-bus 500 kV test system intended for transmission expansion planning (TEP) studies. The overhead lines used in the system are based on an actual 500 kV transmission line geometry. Although several test systems have been deve...
In the context of flight test planning, numerous uncertainties exist, encompassing aircraft status, number of flights, and weather conditions, among others. These uncertainties ultimately manifest significantly in the actual number of flight sorties...
Quality control testing under acceptance sampling plans involves inspecting a representative sample of products or materials from a larger lot or batch to determine whether the lot meets predetermined quality standards. In this research, the modified...
This paper presents an extra-high voltage synthetic test system that consists of 500 kV and 765 kV voltage levels, specifically designed for transmission expansion planning (TEP) studies. The test network includes long transmission lines whose series...
The targeted shortening of sensor development requires short and convincing verification tests. The goal of the development of novel verification methods is to avoid or reduce an excessive amount of testing and identify tests that guarantee that the...
The prevalence and treatment of chlamydia (CT) and gonorrhea (GC) at school-based clinics (SBCs) requires revisiting. To assess whether clinic type influences CT/GC testing and treatment for minors (individuals 13–17 years of age), our study co...
In order to achieve peak carbon and carbon neutrality targets, a high number of distributed power sources have been connected to distribution networks. How to realize the planning of a distribution network containing integrated energy under the condi...
This brief commentary suggests that the usefulness of the concept of intelligence might depend on how one defines intelligence and on whether one is using it for scientific or practical purposes. Furthermore, it is suggested that the concept of worki...
Direct to consumer (DTC) genomic services facilitate the personalized and participatory aspects of “P4” medicine, but raise questions regarding use of genomic data in providing predictive and preventive healthcare. We illustrate the issues involved b...
In many cases, the etiopathogenesis of oral cavity diseases depends on the presence of variants in some genes. Being able to identify these variants defines the possibilities and limits of therapies. This multidisciplinary case describes several path...
An accelerated degradation test (ADT) is regarded as an effective alternative to an accelerated life test in the sense that an ADT can provide more accurate information on product reliability, even when few or no failures may be expected before the e...
Background: Exploratory testing has been used in the industry mainly to meet the needs of agile testing processes. In an agile scenario, this testing approach is important to facilitate changes constantly, which helps agile projects successfully. One...
Urban air mobility requires safe and efficient airspace management, as well as effective path planning and decision-making capabilities to enable access to the urban airspace, which is predicted to be very densely populated. This paper tackles the pr...
Recently, various studies related to the development of unmanned vehicles have been conducted around the world. In particular, unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have been developed and utilized for various purposes....
(1) COVID-19 pandemic restrictions caused a dramatic shift in research activities, forcing the adoption of remote practices and methods. Despite the known benefits of remote testing, there is limited knowledge on how to prepare and conduct such studi...
Penetration testing is an important method to evaluate the security degree of a network system. The importance of penetration testing attack path planning lies in its ability to simulate attacker behavior, identify vulnerabilities, reduce potential l...
Navigation safety is one of the primary operational requirements for unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) in a complex marine environment, mainly guaranteed by a reliable path planning system for collision avoidance. This work proposes a novel weighted s...
With the rapid development of material science, more and more workpieces, especially workpieces with complex curved surfaces, are being made of composite materials. Robotic non-destructive testing (NDT) systems for complex curved surface composite ma...
The challenging terrain and deep ravines that characterize mountainous regions often result in slower path planning and suboptimal flight paths for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) when traditional meta-heuristic optimization algorithms are employed....
With the rapid development of maritime intelligent systems and equipment, it has become increasingly urgent to effectively test the intelligence level and collaborative capabilities of these systems and devices. Currently, maritime intelligent system...
Multi-UAV three-dimensional (3D) path planning is formulated as a high-dimensional multi-constraint optimization problem involving costs such as path length, flight altitude, avoidance cost, and smoothness. To address this challenge, we propose an Ad...
With the increasing application of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in multiple fields, the path planning problem has become a key challenge in the optimization domain. This paper proposes an Improved Artificial Lemming Algorithm (IALA), which incorpora...
Background: Self-testing technology allows people to test themselves for chlamydia without professional support. This may result in reassurance and wider access to chlamydia testing, but anxiety could occur on receipt of positive results. This study...
Sample size calculations return the smallest size that meets a requirement once the model and inputs are specified. We ask which sample sizes satisfy the design requirements when the planning information is compatible with several data distributions....
The continuous advancement of connected and automated driving technologies has garnered considerable public attention regarding the safety and reliability of automated vehicles (AVs). Comprehensive and efficient testing is essential before AVs can be...
The emergence of digital mobility services holds great promise for enhancing efficiency, convenience, and accessibility for passengers. However, these benefits are predominantly accessible to those proficient in utilizing these technologies, which ma...
Reasonable air-to-air refueling planning (AARP) is essential for the successful completion of remote flight missions. A comprehensive task model for air refueling planning is proposed, and the key constraints are determined. The multi-objective optim...
One of the primary objectives of physical geography is to determine how natural phenomena produce specific territorial patterns. Therefore, physical geography offers substantial scientific input into territorial planning for sustainability. A key are...
Purpose: To evaluate the accuracy of computer-aided dental implant positions obtained with mucosal-supported templates as compared to Three-Dimensional (3D) planning. Materials and methods: One-hundred implants were inserted into 14 edentulous patien...
To address the challenges of unstable motion and insufficient detection accuracy in robotic scanning trajectories, particularly under high curvature and irregular shape conditions during ultrasonic testing of complex free-form surface workpieces, thi...
Consumer electronic manufacturing (CEM) companies face a constant challenge to maintain quality standards during frequent product launches. A manufacturing test verifies product functionality and identifies manufacturing defects. Failure to complete...
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Soil-testing formula fertilization technology is a powerful tool for preserving arable land and ensuring food security. The purpose of this study was to investigate farmers’ acceptance intentions and behavioral responses to soil-testing formula...
Motion and path planning are fundamental to intelligent robotic systems, enabling navigation. The objective is to generate collision-free trajectories in obstacle-rich configuration spaces (C-spaces) while meeting performance constraints. In environm...
The effective assessment of risk and speed limitations in ice are critical for the route planning of polar cruise ships. While the Polar Operational Limit Assessment Risk Indexing System (POLARIS) is widely used to evaluate the operational risk in ic...
For seventeen centuries, basilica-plan churches have remained among Christianity’s most enduring architectural forms. Scholars have long argued that features such as bell towers, axial orientation toward the altar, upward light, noble materials...
Genetic testing is increasingly part of routine clinical care. However, testing decisions may be characterized by regret as findings also implicate blood relatives. It is not known if genetic testing decisions are affected by the way information is p...
In view of existing problems, such as the seed and fertilizer supply link for wheat seeders still relying on manual installation and the lack of practical application equipment, a seed–fertilizer replenishment device based on the three-degree-o...
Fetal echocardiography is an excellent tool for accurately assessing the anatomy and physiology of most congenital heart defects (CHDs). Knowledge gathered from a thorough initial fetal echocardiogram and serial assessment assists with appropriate pe...
In practical applications of droplet actuation using digital microfluidic (DMF) systems based on electrowetting-on-dielectric (EWOD), various electrode failures can still arise due to diverse operational conditions. To improve droplet transport effic...
Digital microfluidic biochips (DMFBs) find extensive applications in biochemical experiments, medical diagnostics, and safety-critical domains, with their reliability dependent on efficient online testing technologies. However, traditional random sea...
Apple harvesting faces increasing challenges owing to rising labor costs and the limited seasonal workforce availability, highlighting the need for robotic harvesting solutions in precision agriculture. This study presents a 6-DOF robotic arm system...
Testing agricultural operations and management practices associated with different machinery, systems and planning approaches can be both costly and time-consuming. Computer simulations of such systems are used for development and testing; however,...
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