Traditional strength and conditioning training relies on the utilization of free weights, such as weighted implements, to elicit external stimuli. However, this approach poses a significant challenge when attempting t...
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(数字)9798350384574
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(纸本)9798350384581
Traditional strength and conditioning training relies on the utilization of free weights, such as weighted implements, to elicit external stimuli. However, this approach poses a significant challenge when attempting to modify or adjust the loads within a single training set. This paper introduces an innovative method for achieving adjustable loads during resistance training by leveraging physical Human-Robot Interaction (pHRI). The primary objective is to regulate targeted muscle activation through the use of Robo-Coach (robotic coach system). We first utilize a Task-Parameterized Gaussian Mixture Model (TP-GMM) to learn the motion of coach demonstration, which can be generalized for the trainees. The 3D path extracted from the generated trajectory is then projected onto a 2D plane with respect to the direction of the load. Furthermore, we propose a hybrid stiffness/position generator for online task execution. This generator determines the desired positions in the 2D plane according to the contact point displacements in the stimuli direction and, simultaneously, sets the desired stiffness based on the muscle activation feedback. Finally, the Robo-Coach is implemented with a variable impedance controller to achieve load-adjustable resistance training with the trainee. The biceps curl exercises were conducted and the results showed favorable performance, indicating the effectiveness of this approach.
Musculoskeletal models are pivotal in the domains of rehabilitation and resistance training to analyze muscle conditions. However, individual variability in musculoskeletal parameters and the immeasurability of some i...
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(数字)9798331509644
ISBN:
(纸本)9798331509651
Musculoskeletal models are pivotal in the domains of rehabilitation and resistance training to analyze muscle conditions. However, individual variability in musculoskeletal parameters and the immeasurability of some internal biomechanical variables pose significant obstacles to accurate personalized modelling. Furthermore, muscle activation estimation can be challenging due to the inherent redundancy of the musculoskeletal system, where multiple muscles drive a single joint. This study develops a whole-body musculoskeletal model for strength and conditioning training and calibrates relevant muscle parameters with an electromyography-based optimization method. By utilizing the personalized musculoskeletal model, muscle activation can be subsequently estimated to analyze the performance of exercises. Bench press and deadlift are chosen for experimental verification to affirm the efficacy of this approach.
Miniaturized microscopes for monitoring neural activity are an indispensable tool for neuroscience research. We present a novel MEMS based miniature microscope with patterned optogenetic stimulation capabilities enabl...
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This study proposes a squatting model that describes the relation between the center of gravity velocity and lower limb muscle forces that contribute to hip and knee flexion-extension and ankle dorsi-plantar flexion d...
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With the gradual increase of program complexity for utilities and various appliances, memory management has always been a challenge for computer scientists. Garbage collection is a very effective memory management sys...
With the gradual increase of program complexity for utilities and various appliances, memory management has always been a challenge for computer scientists. Garbage collection is a very effective memory management system that comprises techniques that aim to claim unused objects which in turn returns reusable memory space for further use. Among the array of garbage collection techniques, pure reference counting (RC) is very popular that actively tracks down any unused object reference by means of keeping reference counts. It offers better reliability compared with other passive techniques. However this process cannot track cyclic garbage references. In order to solve this cycle detection issue along with other various improvements available for other techniques different methods have been proposed and developed. This paper offers an extensive examination of diverse optimization approaches designed to improve the effectiveness of garbage collectors based on Pure Reference Counting. Some of these optimizations look for loaning concepts from tracing to improve tracking down performance while others add up cycle detection from various existing techniques to gain the pros of both techniques or others simply emphasize memory allocation for reducing time complexity overhead. Our findings provide insights for researchers seeking to leverage Pure RC as a memory management solution, shedding light on the advantages and limitations of different optimization techniques. This study contributes to the ongoing discourse on memory management, offering a perspective on the specifics of Pure RC-based garbage collectors and their potential for optimization.
It is imperative to maintain a clean living and working environment. As a result of the development of the construction industry, high-rise buildings are now ubiquitous. Traditional methods of cleaning are insufficien...
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In recent years, commercially available head-mounted display and virtual reality (VR) controllers have made it possible to implement user interfaces that facilitate situational awareness and reduce operator workload. ...
In recent years, commercially available head-mounted display and virtual reality (VR) controllers have made it possible to implement user interfaces that facilitate situational awareness and reduce operator workload. This study focuses on operator interaction and workload in a VR teleoperation interface for rescue robots. Three interaction methods are implemented in this interface, which differ in the timing between the operation in VR space and the movement of the robot. The operating characteristics of these three interaction methods and a conventionally used gamepad are compared through a manipulator teleoperation task with nine participants.
In this paper, we evaluate the performance of our controller for flexible needle manipulation for percutaneous interventions in a finite element (FE) simulator. We investigate the use of electromagnetic (EM) tracking ...
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(数字)9798331599003
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(纸本)9798331599010
In this paper, we evaluate the performance of our controller for flexible needle manipulation for percutaneous interventions in a finite element (FE) simulator. We investigate the use of electromagnetic (EM) tracking as needle tip pose feedback, and how artificial sensor noises can affect tracking performance of the controller. In our simulated study, the control system shows high targeting accuracy and robustness with an overall tip position error of 0.49 mm. The addition of needle tip orientation feedback further improves the targeting accuracy for deeper targets, with average error of 0.81 mm when only using position feedback, and 0.55 mm when using additional orientation feedback.
In this paper, we extend the control contraction metrics (CCM) approach, which was originally proposed for the universal tracking control of nonlinear systems, to those that evolves on submanifolds. We demonstrate tha...
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ISBN:
(数字)9798350316339
ISBN:
(纸本)9798350316346
In this paper, we extend the control contraction metrics (CCM) approach, which was originally proposed for the universal tracking control of nonlinear systems, to those that evolves on submanifolds. We demonstrate that the search for CCM on submanifolds can be reformulated as convex conditions. In particular, since Lie groups can be viewed as submanifolds in Euclidean space, the results are directly applicable to this setting.
This study presents a comparison between the Sprint Z3 and A3 head parallel kinematics machines, distinguished by their joint sequence. The analysis focuses on performance attributes critical for precision machining—...
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