In this paper, we consider the source localization for a mixed near-field (NF) and far-field (FF) narrowband signals impinging on a uniform linear array (ULA) with the symmetrical geometric configuration. A computatio...
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(纸本)9781479928941
In this paper, we consider the source localization for a mixed near-field (NF) and far-field (FF) narrowband signals impinging on a uniform linear array (ULA) with the symmetrical geometric configuration. A computationally efficient direction-of-arrivals (DOAs) and range estimation method for the mixed NF and FF signals is proposed, where the DOAs of the NF and FF signals are estimated separately, and the computationally burdensome eigendecomposition is avoided. Comparing to some existent methods, the proposed method can separate the NF signals from the FF signals more efficiently, and consequently the estimation performance is improved. The effectiveness of the proposed method is verified though numerical examples.
In skilled nursing facilities and nursing homes the number of therapists and nurses is insufficient for the number of residents, affecting the quality of rehabilitation and daily care. This study explores the developm...
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In skilled nursing facilities and nursing homes the number of therapists and nurses is insufficient for the number of residents, affecting the quality of rehabilitation and daily care. This study explores the development of an affordable mobile service robot for therapeutic activities in a health center environment where the number of clinicians is insufficient for clinical demand. Using demonstrations and surveys we solicit users' (clinician and patient) responses to a prototype telepresence robot combined with a NAO humanoid robot trunk to facilitate remote communication between the patient and clinician and to complete supervisory exercising coaching. This paper presents the concept prototype and preliminary survey results of users' reactions in order to demonstrate its potential activities in their healthcare center.
In this paper, we investigate the number detection of a mixture of noncoherent and coherent signals impinging on a simple planar array consisting of two parallel uniform linear arrays (ULAs). Firstly, the numbers of n...
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In this paper, we investigate the number detection of a mixture of noncoherent and coherent signals impinging on a simple planar array consisting of two parallel uniform linear arrays (ULAs). Firstly, the numbers of noncoherent signals and coherent groups are obtained from the ranks of two outer-product matrices. Then a new oblique projector is obtained to suppress the noncoherent signals in the received array data and the number of coherent signals is obtained from the rank of another outer-product matrix which only contains the information of coherent signals. The number of noncoherent signals and that of coherent signals are estimated separately and the effectiveness of the proposed method is substantiated through numerical examples where the simulation results show that the proposed method performs well with a small number of snapshots and/or at relatively low signal-to-noise ratio (SNR).
In recent years many researchers are trying to combine wheeled movement with legged movement or hopping movement to strengthen the robots adaptability to environment. Hybrid robots are playing a more and more importan...
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In recent years many researchers are trying to combine wheeled movement with legged movement or hopping movement to strengthen the robots adaptability to environment. Hybrid robots are playing a more and more important role in our modern life. However, their controls are mostly complicated. So in this paper we present a new solution for the wheeled hopping robot. Based on the mechanical design, this robot has two movement modes: wheeled and hopping movement mode. While the center of gravity of the mechanism is under the wheels center, the wheeled hopping robot which is like a tumbler can keep its stability even when the wheels' velocity is zero. In this paper, we firstly introduce the description and design of the wheeled hopping robot. Then we explain how to choose the robot parameters and lastly we describe, how the robot through hopping, successfully traverses obstacles and ditches.
Autonomous geolocation of RF emitters using small, unmanned systems is a game-changing technology for military, government, and commercial missions. This technique employs a novel application of a common RF direction-...
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Autonomous geolocation of RF emitters using small, unmanned systems is a game-changing technology for military, government, and commercial missions. This technique employs a novel application of a common RF direction-finding technique called pseudo-Doppler. Emergent autonomous control concepts are used to control the sensor platform and optimize flight trajectories for efficient and rapid geolocation of the target. The basic components of this concept, from sensor development to unmanned system autonomous behaviors, were tested in simulation and subsequently demonstrated in flight during the Tactical Network Topology experiment.
Active magnetic bearings (AMBs) support a rotating shaft, inside a stator, contactless. Their major benefit in respect to hydrodynamic journal bearings is the possibility of operating in much higher rotational speeds ...
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ISBN:
(纸本)9789608810433
Active magnetic bearings (AMBs) support a rotating shaft, inside a stator, contactless. Their major benefit in respect to hydrodynamic journal bearings is the possibility of operating in much higher rotational speeds (above 20.000 RPM). This is due to the fact that, their angular velocity is only limited by the strength of the shaft material and always they have stabilized operation without any mechanic contact. Also, AMBs are resulting in long life time, without the use of any lubrication system, eliminating thus the complexity of the lubricant network and promoting green operation of the rotating machines. Furthermore, the electromagnetic bearings are active elements that allow the measurement and the control of the position of the shaft, targeting in most accurate equilibrium positions, in terms of the shaft operation. Therefore, a suitable control system is required for a magnetic bearing, to exploit the above advantageous operational characteristics. In this study, the model of the control system of a Magnetic Bearing in terms of sensors and power amplifiers is presented and its design guidelines are explicitly described. As a first step, the non linear equation of the movement of the shaft inside the magnetic bearing, in one direction (y-axis), is introduced. Then, the linearization of this particular equation in a specific equilibrium point is performed and presented. Consequentially, the linear equation is transformed via Laplace method and the model of the Active Magnetic Bearing is finally developed. In addition to these, the sensor and the power amplifiers are modeled, to simulate the AMB system as a whole. The Matlab software is used to simulate the components that the AMB is consisted of. The P, I and D gains are the result of this simulations, which are produced via robust control method, in Single-Input-Single-Output (SISO) tool module of Matlab. At the end, the Simulink module of Matlab is energized to check the control characteristics of the develop
In the recent years haptic interfaces became a reliable solution in order to solve problems which arise when humans interact with the environment. If in the research area of the haptic interaction between human and en...
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In the recent years haptic interfaces became a reliable solution in order to solve problems which arise when humans interact with the environment. If in the research area of the haptic interaction between human and environment there are important researches, a innovative approach for the interaction between the robot and the environment using haptic interfaces and virtual projection method is presented in this paper. In order to control this interaction we used the Virtual Projection Method where haptic control interfaces of impedance and admittance will be embedded. The obtained results, validated by simulations assure stability, stiffness, high maneuverability and adaptability for rescue walking robots in order to move in disaster, dangerous and hazardous areas.
Task allocation plays an important role in achieving high utilization of robots in multiple robots system. Existing task allocation schemes do not consider the dynamic and unpredictable nature of the environment and t...
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Task allocation plays an important role in achieving high utilization of robots in multiple robots system. Existing task allocation schemes do not consider the dynamic and unpredictable nature of the environment and try to maximize the robot synergism in order to achieve various objectives such as minimization of turnaround time, make span, and cost. Here the methodology for task allocation using a set of static and mobile agents controlling a pool of multiple robots is presented and the objective is to minimize the turnaround time. The agents are capable of autonomous decision making and thus make autonomous task allocation decisions based on the changing status of the robot system. Also, the agents are used for delivering the task and collecting the results in two separate trips thus avoiding the waiting time, which in turn helps to minimize the turnaround time. The performance of the algorithm is assessed by comparing with other existing task allocation method. The numerical simulation results manifest that the proposed algorithm performs the best under different problem scales and connectivity.
Deformation modeling of an infinite plate of functionally graded materials (FGMs) loaded by normal force to the plate surface is studied. The material properties of FGM plate are assumed to be graded in the thickness ...
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