We present a method for fusion of computer-vision mosaic-image-based motion estimation with a standard navigation system, yielding mosaic-aided navigation that does not rely on any a-priori information. The mosaic-bas...
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This paper describes an online eye-tracking method based on electrooculogram (EOG) to estimate gaze angle. The objective is to use biomedical signal EOG as the input of human-machine interface for both disabled and he...
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In this study, the multivariate probability distribution was investigated to develop the expert knowledge-based automatic sleep stage determination technique. The ultimate purpose is to develop adaptive automatic slee...
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Artificial realization of an adaptive expert knowledge database for the sleep data from clinics was investigated. The ultimate purpose is to develop automatic sleep stage determination technique for variable cases of ...
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In this paper a possible application of a novel adaptive control approach is reported that fits to the 'traditional line of thinking' according to which in the most practical cases neither very precise, nor ev...
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In numerous practical applications precise control of a subsystem passively connected to a precisely controllable subsystem by elastic connection is needed. As typical example is a crane carrying its payload swinging ...
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In numerous practical applications precise control of a subsystem passively connected to a precisely controllable subsystem by elastic connection is needed. As typical example is a crane carrying its payload swinging on an elastic string can be mentioned. From the point of view of control technology this task is interesting since the connected degree of freedom has little damping and it is apt to keep swinging accordingly. The traditional approaches apply the input shaping technology to assist the human operator responsible for the manipulation task. In the present paper a novel adaptive approach applying fixed point transformations based iterations having local basin of attraction is proposed for simultaneously tackle the problems originating from the imprecisions of the available dynamic model of the system to be controlled and the swinging phenomenon. In the simulation investigations presented a simple model consisting of two connected masspoints is considered: one of them can directly by controlled by control forces, the other one (in the role of the payload) is dragged by the controlled point via an elastic spring. The control considers the 4th time-derivative of the trajectory of the dragged system.
We present a novel reduction method of port-Hamiltonian systems by a renormalization group. The reduced system is suitable for a fast numerical calculation in a mesoscopic scale. Especially, we aim at the development ...
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In this study, we proposed a powder-layered manufacturing process, a type of rapid prototyping technique, to produce desired bone shapes for transplants using biomaterial powder. In the experiments, we used convention...
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In this study, we proposed a powder-layered manufacturing process, a type of rapid prototyping technique, to produce desired bone shapes for transplants using biomaterial powder. In the experiments, we used conventional inkjet-type equipment and orthopedic filling-paste powder (BIOPEX), mainly containing alphatribasic calcium phosphate as the forming material. To solidify the powder, we used a sodium chondroitin sulfate? dibasic sodium succinate anhydride aqueous solution as the binder liquid. This paper discusses the results of investigations on the internal and surface chemical characteristics of formed artificial bones, formed artificial bones hardened by immersion process, and paste type artificial bones used in clinical applications, to determine the suitability of the immersion conditions. The bones were immersed for five hours in immersion fluid made of water and binder liquid at 90 °C?To analyze the chemical constituent, X-ray diffraction and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy were used. The results showed that the hydrate reaction caused by the application of the binder fluid during forming enhances hydroxyapatite (HA) concentration by about 6.5 times. With samples immersed in water, HA was found internally as well as from the surface, the quantity of which was about 80?, 11 times more than conventional paste type artificial bone. On the other hand, with the samples immersed in the binder fluid, no HA crystals were detected internally. The percentages of P and Ca present on the surface were minute. Given the high quantities of C, O, and Na present, the immersion process is thought to have formed a thin layer of binder fluid. These results from the experimental samples indicate that immersion in binder fluid which showed no problems in terms of chemistry and strength is most appropriate for clinical applications.
Neuro-physiological measures especially EEG analysis is helpful to understand underlying mechanisms of mental fatigue during sustained mental work. In this research, a work-rest schedule containing mental calculation ...
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Neuro-physiological measures especially EEG analysis is helpful to understand underlying mechanisms of mental fatigue during sustained mental work. In this research, a work-rest schedule containing mental calculation and music rest break was designed. Neuro-physiological measures were related with subjective evaluation and performance assessment. Individual EEG characteristics and common EEG features were analyzed. It is found that theta and alpha rhythm are highly related with concentration, alertness and drowsy during mental work. Faster EEG frequency bands reflect higher alertness level after taking a rest. Subjective evaluation and performance assessment support EEG findings. The results from subjective evidence and objective evidence indicate that a short break (e.g. 15 min per 2 hrs) in sustained mental work can counteract the accumulation of mental fatigue and improve work efficiency.
This paper describes the research activities at the Laboratory for controlsystems and Automation (LCA) which is a section of the Production department of Korea advanced Institute of science and Technology (KAIST). LC...
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This paper describes the research activities at the Laboratory for controlsystems and Automation (LCA) which is a section of the Production department of Korea advanced Institute of science and Technology (KAIST). LCA's research activities are focused on providing fundamental technologies to cope with the current trends in manufacturing automation. The R & D activities at the laboratory cover diverse areas. The research activities at the laboratory are classified into three sections—robotics and automation, fluid servo control, and manufacturing process control. Detailed explanations are given here on robotics and its application to automation. As a laboratory belonging to a nation's leading educational institution, LCA also conducts active educational activities. Such educational programs are also introduced in detail.
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