For visual Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (VSLAM), the camera positional estimation is deeply affected by environmental factors such as the surrounding feature situation and light condition. In this case, the a...
For visual Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (VSLAM), the camera positional estimation is deeply affected by environmental factors such as the surrounding feature situation and light condition. In this case, the accuracy and robustness of the positional estimation in visual odometry can be improved by the assistance of artificial landmarks. Based on this, a correction method based on AprilTag is proposed for ORB-SLAM3 to optimize the pose estimation of landmark VSLAM. Firstly, a point cloud map is built with Tag mapping embedded through the high accuracy 6 DOF positional transformation data provided by AprilTag. With this, the tracking module of ORB-SLAM3 is improved the positioning accuracy during pose estimating. In this way, the computational resources for estimating the camera pose can be reduced while guaranteeing the accuracy of pose estimation. Through subsequent validation experiments, the effectiveness of AprilTag-aided solution for ORB-SLAM3 is demonstrated for pose estimation optimization of landmark VSLAM.
This paper presents a robotic mushroom harvesting solution, consisting of an actuated scanning vision system integrated into a gantry robot. The system is capable of performing segmentation and pose estimation of the ...
This paper presents a robotic mushroom harvesting solution, consisting of an actuated scanning vision system integrated into a gantry robot. The system is capable of performing segmentation and pose estimation of the mushrooms on Dutch shelves commonly used in growing farms worldwide. The vision system employs an active stereo RGB-D camera able to capture a 360° scene of the mushroom bed, providing a high quality reconstruction of the mushroom caps. The YOLOv5 algorithm is used for the detection and size classification of the mushrooms, while a two-step model-fitting method is developed for the pose estimation task. The actuated carriage is compact, designed for operation in real mushroom-growing farms and intended to be used together with a soft gripper. The robot has five actuated degrees of freedom (DoFs), three for the linear motion on the shelves, and two DoFs for achieving the desired orientation for the gripper. In a real harvesting scenario, the robot sequentially scans the selected areas and accurately places the gripper in the appropriate angle of attack utilising our pose estimation method together with our visual servoing module for minor adjustments. The results were promising on all trials using 3D printed white button mushrooms on real soil.
The paper is devoted to the study of an applied method for increasing the energy efficiency of solar energy facilities. The purpose of the article is to study the applicability of flat reflectors in photovoltaic plant...
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(数字)9798350349818
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(纸本)9798350349825
The paper is devoted to the study of an applied method for increasing the energy efficiency of solar energy facilities. The purpose of the article is to study the applicability of flat reflectors in photovoltaic plants operated in the northern regions of Russia. In this work the following tasks were solved: development of an algorithm for performing field studies, conducting field studies using flat reflectors for photovoltaic panels, determination of the performance indicators of a photovoltaic plant before and after using flat reflectors and performing a technical and economic assessment of the application of the proposed technical measure. A thin metal film made of aluminum alloy with impurities of silicon, tin, copper and iron in the range [0.5 – 1] % is used as a flat reflector. As a result of the work performed, it was established that in the case of using flat reflectors, the average daily output of a photovoltaic plant increases from 20 % to 37.4 %. These reflectors increase the surface temperature of photovoltaic panels 23.4 %, which reduces power generation 1.2 %. In this regard, layers of heat-insulating materials such as polyethylene terephthalate polymer film and metallized polyethylene terephthalate are added to the back of the flat reflector. It has been recorded that these layers reduce the share of reflection of the energy of thermal radiation from the sun to the photovoltaic panel with a subsequent decrease in its surface temperature 10 %.
This paper presents a cloud-based learning model predictive controller that integrates three interacting components: a set of agents, which must learn to perform a finite set of tasks with the minimum possible local c...
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Images are obtained by perceiving the sunlight reflected by objects or scenes, and due to limited solar irradiance, spatial resolution certainly decreases. In contrast, multispectral sensors hold the spatial informati...
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In this paper, the blind system identification problem for continuous-time systems is considered. A direct continuous-time estimator is proposed by utilising a state-variable-filter least squares approach. In the prop...
In this paper, the blind system identification problem for continuous-time systems is considered. A direct continuous-time estimator is proposed by utilising a state-variable-filter least squares approach. In the proposed method, coupled terms between the numerator polynomial of the system and input parameters appear in the parameter vector which are subsequently separated using a rank-1 approximation. An algorithm is then provided for the direct identification of a single-input single-output linear time-invariant continuous-time system which is shown to satisfy the property of correctness under some mild conditions. Monte Carlo simulations demonstrate the performance of the algorithm and verify that a model and input signal can be estimated to a proportion of their true values.
In order to reduce CO2 emissions, hydrogen combustion has become increasingly relevant for technical applications. In this context, lean H2-air flames show promising features but, among other characteristics, they ten...
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In order to reduce CO2 emissions, hydrogen combustion has become increasingly relevant for technical applications. In this context, lean H2-air flames show promising features but, among other characteristics, they tend to exhibit thermo-diffusive instabilities. The formation of cellular structures associated with these instabilities leads to an increased flame surface area which further promotes the flame propagation speed, an important reference quantity for design, control, and safe operation of technical combustors. While many studies have addressed the physical phenomena of intrinsic flame instabilities in the past, there is also a demand to predict such flame characteristics with reduced-order models to allow computationally efficient simulations. In this work, a H2-air spherical expanding flame, which exhibits thermo-diffusive instabilities, is studied with flamelet-based modeling approaches both in a-priori and a-posteriori manner. A recently proposed Flamelet/Progress Variable (FPV) model, with a manifold based on unstretched planar flames, and a novel FPV approach, which takes into account a large curvature variation in the tabulated manifold, are compared to detailed chemistry (DC) calculations. Both flamelet approaches account for differential diffusion utilizing a coupling strategy which is based on the transport of major species instead of transporting the manifold control variables. First, both FPV approaches are assessed in terms of an a-priori test with the DC reference dataset. Thereafter, the a-posteriori assessment contains two parts: a linear stability analysis of perturbed planar flames and the simulation of the spherical expanding flame. Both FPV models are systematically analyzed considering global and local flame properties in comparison to the DC reference data. It is shown that the new FPV model, incorporating large curvature variations in the manifold, leads to improved predictions for the microstructure of the corrugated flame front and t
Being able to accurately predict the time to event of interest, commonly known as survival analysis, is extremely beneficial in healthcare for modeling disease progression, identifying prognostic factors, assessing ri...
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(数字)9798350371499
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(纸本)9798350371505
Being able to accurately predict the time to event of interest, commonly known as survival analysis, is extremely beneficial in healthcare for modeling disease progression, identifying prognostic factors, assessing risk of health by building survival models in health aging, precision medicine, supporting clinical decision making. In order to be usable by healthcare providers, survival analysis models need to be accurate, interpretable, and trustable. Efficient interaction between human stakeholders (e.g., developers, domain experts and/or end-users) and clear model interpretation not only improve the model performance but also enhance human trust. The primary goal of this paper is to develop algorithm and method that support implementation of trustworthy and time-efficient data-driven decision making for prevention and early intervention. Our experimental results on one public cancer datasets demonstrate the algorithm efficiency for predicting survival time of cancer patients.
Electric vehicles, also known as EVs, are quickly becoming more popular as a more environmentally friendly alternative to conventional automobiles powered by internal combustion engines. The performance and longevity ...
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ISBN:
(数字)9798331519582
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(纸本)9798331519599
Electric vehicles, also known as EVs, are quickly becoming more popular as a more environmentally friendly alternative to conventional automobiles powered by internal combustion engines. The performance and longevity of electric vehicle batteries, on the other hand, are crucial aspects that can have a substantial impact on the adoption of these batteries and their overall efficiency. As a result of the fact that temperature fluctuations have a significant impact on the degradation of batteries, thermal management systems are absolutely necessary in order to keep batteries functioning at their best and to extend their lifespan. The development and implementation of better thermal management systems for electric vehicle batteries is the primary emphasis of this field of research. In the first step of this process, we will examine the current status of electric vehicle battery technology as well as the difficulties connected with thermal control. After that, we investigate a variety of thermal management solutions, such as air cooling, liquid cooling, and phase change materials, in order to determine which methods are the most efficient for a variety of battery chemistries and operating situations. The design and simulation of a unique thermal management system that blends liquid cooling with superior heat dissipation materials is an important part of our study. This system is designed to manage thermal energy. In order to analyze the heat transfer that occurs within the battery pack and to optimize the design parameters of the thermal management system, we make use of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and finite element analysis (FEA). We analyze the effectiveness of the suggested thermal management system by conducting a number of experiments and simulations. Our results show that the system is effective in terms of temperature regulation, energy efficiency, and the impact it has on the life of the battery. According to the facts that we have gathered, the deploymen
As home robotics gains traction, robots are increasingly integrated into households, offering companionship and assistance. Quadruped robots, particularly those resembling dogs, have emerged as popular alternatives fo...
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