Grasping objects with limited or no prior knowledge about them is a highly relevant skill in assistive robotics. Still, in this general setting, it has remained an open problem, especially when it comes to only partia...
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The machine vision systems have been playing a significant role in visual monitoring systems. With the help of stereovision and machine learning, it will be able to mimic human-like visual system and behaviour towards...
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In the era of advanced technologies, haptic interfaces gained popularity due to their ability to provide users with an intuitive and immersive interactive experience. Haptic gloves, originally used for virtual reality...
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ISBN:
(数字)9798331501273
ISBN:
(纸本)9798331501280
In the era of advanced technologies, haptic interfaces gained popularity due to their ability to provide users with an intuitive and immersive interactive experience. Haptic gloves, originally used for virtual reality applications, are a notable example, allowing precise control of virtual objects through natural gestures. In this context, the present study explores the integration of an adapted haptic glove with the humanoid robot NAO in order to use it as a control interface. The haptic glove initially developed and used for virtual reality applications demonstrated high reliability in precise control of virtual objects, providing users with an immersive experience and intuitive control. Originally intended for virtual simulations, the glove was tested and optimized, which facilitated direct interaction with objects in a virtual environment. The success achieved in underlining the potential of this technology is to be extended to real-world applications, especially for the control of robotic devices. Therefore, the research focused on integrating the haptic glove with the humanoid robot NAO in order to use it as a control interface. This integration allows the transfer of the user's movements to the robot, providing a natural and intuitive method of manipulating the robot's functions, with the study focusing on hand movements. Preliminary tests have highlighted that the glove can successfully render user movements in real-time, ensuring precise synchronization and prompt robot response. The integration was facilitated by the adaptation of the glove for the control of the external system represented by the NAO robot and the flexibility of the platform, and the results obtained suggest that this combination represents an important step towards the development of advanced solutions for gesture-based robotic control.
Modulation of nerve signals in the peripheral nervous system (PNS) is a promising research field for interfacing with bionic limbs and for therapeutic applications. To achieve this, peripheral neural interfaces should...
Modulation of nerve signals in the peripheral nervous system (PNS) is a promising research field for interfacing with bionic limbs and for therapeutic applications. To achieve this, peripheral neural interfaces should be improved in terms of biocompatibility and functionality of recording and stimulation. This presentation introduces shape memory polymer neural interfaces, which have been developed for use in bionic limbs and bladder modulation. Furthermore, this paper introduces triboelectric neurostimulators for modulating peripheral nerves.
Multifunctional responsive actuators have garnered considerable attention for their potential applications in soft robots, wearable devices, smart displays, environmental sensing, and biomimetic systems. Herein, we pr...
Multifunctional responsive actuators have garnered considerable attention for their potential applications in soft robots, wearable devices, smart displays, environmental sensing, and biomimetic systems. Herein, we present a multifunctional color-changing ionic soft actuator that integrates electrical actuation and humidity-induced color-changing functionalities,fabricated using carboxylated cellulose nanofibers, ionic liquids, polyvinyl alcohol, cellulose nanocrystals, and poly(ethylene glycol) diacrylate. The electro-humidity responsive actuator exhibited remarkable actuation performance, including a maximum tip displacement(10.2 mm), low driving voltage(as low as 1.0 V), high operational stability(95.2% reliability after 2000actuation cycles), broad working frequency range(0.2–3.0 Hz), and exceptional tolerance to humid environments(90% relative humidity). In addition, the actuator showcased reversible and integrated color-changing capabilities. These features enabled the design of innovative devices, such as biomimetic flowers and smart color-changing windows with tunable optical ***, this multifunctional actuator provides a promising platform for applications in soft robots, optical anti-counterfeiting systems, information storage materials, and intelligent home technologies.
Respiratory Rate (RR) abnormality is often an early indicator of critical illness. Reliable estimation of RR continuously from other physiological signals is an active area of research. Direct measurement of RR can be...
Respiratory Rate (RR) abnormality is often an early indicator of critical illness. Reliable estimation of RR continuously from other physiological signals is an active area of research. Direct measurement of RR can be done by measuring oronasal airflow. However, this is an uncomfortable process for the patient. Hence, conventional approaches use the electrocardiogram (ECG) signal to analyze respiratory sinus arrhythmia. Photoplethysmogram (PPG) waveform analysis provides an alternate, non-invasive method of estimation, which is suitable for patients of all ages and health conditions. In this work, various techniques available in the literature regarding RR estimation from the PPG waveform have been studied. A methodology based on Maximal Overlap Discrete Wavelet Transform (MODWT) is proposed for Multi-Resolution Analysis (MRA) to provide the RR estimate. Comparison of the proposed technique with the existing algorithms demonstrates better accuracy for estimating RR.
The paper presents a flexible and stretchable carbon nanotube (CNT) based gas sensor fabricated on a planar metastructure, kirigami substrate with anatase TiO 2 functionalization for improved NO 2 sensing performanc...
The paper presents a flexible and stretchable carbon nanotube (CNT) based gas sensor fabricated on a planar metastructure, kirigami substrate with anatase TiO 2 functionalization for improved NO 2 sensing performances with high stretchability. The developed kirigami-based sensor possesses a network of notches with high softness and stretchability, ensuring a stable sensor operation of up to 80% strain. Such a high strain range overcomes the current limitation of gas sensors, which generally utilize rather brittle and rigid sensing materials. The innovative claims include (1) the utilization of kirigami architecture to mitigate the uniaxial strain effect and (2) the enhancement of sensor performance regarding the sensitivity and recovery time owing to TiO 2 functionalization. Mechanical properties of the kirigami structure can be analyzed via stress-strain relation, and the sensing material properties are characterized using Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) and Raman spectroscopy. The suggested kirigami-based gas sensors could be applied to wearable and stretchable gas sensing applications.
This paper investigates the control of an electric vehicle by a human operator and the techniques needed to compensate for the operator’s control deficiencies. Several classes of human operators, of various ages and ...
This paper investigates the control of an electric vehicle by a human operator and the techniques needed to compensate for the operator’s control deficiencies. Several classes of human operators, of various ages and health conditions, are analyzed. It is shown that the human operator can be characterized by an integrator model with the fractional exponent $\beta\in[0.8-1.6]$. Particular attention is paid to people with Parkinson’s disability for whom the exponent $\beta$ tends to value of1.5. The fractional model of the human-machine system is determined. Control systems based on the use of observers for the estimation of human state components and hierarchical control systems are studied. The stability conditions are obtained by Lyapunov techniques. Experiments on a wheelchair driven by a person with Parkinson’s disability confirm the correctness of the proposed solutions.
Unlike conventional industrial robots that operate in a limited manufacturing environment, service robots should be able to operate in various environments. Where there are many complex high-rise buildings, service ro...
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The concept of teleoperation for robots and mechatronic platforms, increasingly present in current activities, is expanded through the integration of a virtual reality environment that facilitates natural interaction ...
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ISBN:
(数字)9798331501273
ISBN:
(纸本)9798331501280
The concept of teleoperation for robots and mechatronic platforms, increasingly present in current activities, is expanded through the integration of a virtual reality environment that facilitates natural interaction between the user and technology. This study builds upon previous research that explored the development of upper-limb exoskeleton suitable for controlling the humanoid robot NAO, emphasizing the possibility of transmitting the user’s natural movements to mechatronic platforms. The novelty lies in the use of a Virtual reality (VR) application together with the exoskeleton as a means of teleoperation that enables not only precise control but also replication of human gestures, thereby enhancing the fluidity of human-machine interaction. The study demonstrates that virtual reality can become a complex interface for controlling mechatronic platforms, opening significant perspectives in fields such as robotics, rehabilitation, and advanced teleoperation systems. This methodological advancement reinforces the potential of virtual reality to redefine how we, as humans, interact with advanced technology.
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