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Engineering, Multidisciplinary
M. Abdulhakim, R. Hegazy, A. E. Abuelezz, Hany M. Abdelhakeem, A. M. Gaffer, H. M. Zakaria
Summary: This paper presents an innovative design for a multi-capacity force measurement instrument, providing an economical and simpler solution for force measurement in a large span. Through prototype fabrication and testing at the German national metrology institute, the validity of the design was confirmed, with the system capacity doubled to 20 kN and achieving class 0.5 according to ISO 376:2011 within the desired range.
Article
Automation & Control Systems
Tianci Zhang, Baojun Chen, Siyang Zuo
Summary: This article presents a three degrees of freedom force sensing microneedle based on fiber Bragg grating (FBG) sensors for force measurement in retinal microsurgery. Experimental results demonstrate that the sensor can provide consistent and accurate measurements of transverse and axial forces at different temperatures.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS
(2022)
Article
Robotics
Uikyum Kim, Gwanghyun Jo, Heeyeon Jeong, Cheol Hoon Park, Je-Sung Koh, Dong Il Park, Hyunmin Do, Taeyong Choi, Hwi-Su Kim, Chanhun Park
Summary: A new intrinsic force sensing method for robot manipulators is proposed to accurately obtain external force information during human-robot interaction. By placing a six-axis force/torque sensor between the robot cover and link, information of contact force and location is provided. Experimental validation shows high contact force sensing performance as the robot successfully recognizes letters written on the cover.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON ROBOTICS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Zhefen Zheng, Fuhao Mo, Tang Liu, Xiaogai Li
Summary: This study established and validated a neuromuscular head-neck model, demonstrating the significant impact of neural reflex control on head-neck behaviors during impact loading. The vestibular reflex dominated muscle activation in less severe impact loadings, while both vestibular and proprioceptive controllers were influential in higher impact loading severity cases.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON NEURAL SYSTEMS AND REHABILITATION ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Mathematics
You Jia, Ruikai Li, Yanhong Fan, Haijie Huang
Summary: This paper proposes a novel time-frequency domain approach for identifying random forces on engineering structures. The weighted regularization algorithm is used to identify the forces, and a weighting matrix is used to control the identification error. Experimental results demonstrate that this method is more effective than other methods for identifying random forces.
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Junwei Li, Kok-Meng Lee
Summary: This paper presents a distributed soft contact sensing method that uses a sensitivity mapping function to determine the contact force acting on a surface based on measured voltages and elastomer conductivity. The method uses a small number of boundary electrodes and a multiplexer to generate different electric-field patterns, reducing the amount of training data needed. Experimental evaluation shows the effectiveness of the method in tactile perception and contact force measurement.
IEEE SENSORS JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Mathematics, Interdisciplinary Applications
Marco Menale, Carmelo Filippo Munafo
Summary: This paper introduces a new kinetic model to describe the dynamics and evolution of a system composed of stochastically interacting particles. The model takes into account the action of an external environment and models it by introducing an external force field. Analytical results for the solution of the related Cauchy problem are provided, showing existence, uniqueness, positivity, and boundedness in the conservative case. The paper also presents an application in mathematical epidemiology, demonstrating the adherence to reality of this new model through stability results and numerical simulations.
CHAOS SOLITONS & FRACTALS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Shi-Yu Ke, Yu-Wen Chen, Cheng-Yao Lo
Summary: A novel response acquisition method was proposed and verified for a capacitive tactile sensing array, which significantly improved spatial resolution and resolved previously undetectable normal forces. Although different algorithms were required to derive shear angles, the supportiveness and accuracy of the sensing units remained unchanged.
IEEE SENSORS JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Hong Wang, Linhai Qi, Lei Yan, Zuyi Li
Summary: This article introduces a novel load analysis method called Load Photo, which creates image matrices for various loads in power systems using the HSV color space, making it compatible with deep learning models. Load photos represent loads as 2-D pixel graphical representations and store load-related parameters, allowing for characterization of load energy consumption patterns.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON SMART GRID
(2021)
Article
Acoustics
Yongpeng Gu, Gexue Ren, Ming Zhou
Summary: A new method for calculating the dynamic force coefficients of gas foil bearings was proposed, showing potential for accurate prediction of stability characteristics in gas foil bearing-rotor systems. The method demonstrated agreement with complex foil structure models, highlighting its accuracy and effectiveness in predicting system stability features.
JOURNAL OF SOUND AND VIBRATION
(2021)
Article
Physics, Multidisciplinary
Ivan Rojkov, David Layden, Paola Cappellaro, Jonathan Home, Florentin Reiter
Summary: The sensitivity of quantum sensors is limited by decoherence. Quantum error correction (QEC) can enhance sensitivity by suppressing decoherence but causes a bias in the sensor's output in realistic settings. Failure to account for this bias can systematically reduce the sensor's performance in experiments and provide misleading values for the minimum detectable signal in theory. The analysis focuses on the experimentally motivated setting of continuous-time QEC, demonstrating how to address and mitigate this effect and highlighting potential incorrect results.
PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Bai Li, Xin Gu, Minghui Wang, Xuejun Liu, Kuoxi Xu
Summary: The bis-schiff base fluorescent probe L has been successfully developed for specific and sensitive detection of Fe3+ and F-, showing color change and fluorescence turn-on in solution, as well as sequential off-on-off fluorescence imaging of Fe3+ and F- in HeLa cells.
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Md Rejwanul Haque, Md Rafi Islam, Zahra Bassiri, Edward Sazonov, Dario Martelli, Xiangrong Shen
Summary: The Smart Lacelock is a shoe-mounted sensor that provides valuable information about human locomotion through reliable motion measurement and force sensing.
IEEE SENSORS JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Automation & Control Systems
Yuan Lin, Peter B. Shull
Summary: Soft acoustic waveguide is an innovative soft sensor that can simultaneously sense force and location, and is insensitive to bending.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Junwei Chen, Xiaoping Zhou, Wuwen Yao, Weiyi Zi
Summary: In this paper, an analytical displacement solution at the point of the application of a concentrated force is derived using elastic mechanics, and a method of simulating concentrated forces in finite element analysis is developed. The method considers the effect of the direction of the concentrated forces and is shown to be convergent, accurate, and feasible for obtaining satisfactory results through numerical tests.
ENGINEERING WITH COMPUTERS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Alexandre dos Santos Roque, Daniel H. Pohren, Renato Ventura Bayan Henriques, Edison Pignaton de Freitas, Carlos Eduardo Pereira
Summary: This article discusses the importance of the FlexRay protocol in critical applications and the testing methods and impacts under different fault scenarios. Results show that transients caused performance degradation in the fault injection tests, emphasizing the need for consistent testing to observe system operation limits under faults.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Laura Michaella Batista Ribeiro, Ivan Muller, Leandro Buss Becker
Summary: The research proposes an interface manager (IM) to improve the communication quality and stability in multi-UAV networks. By dynamically defining the best interface for sending messages, the IM aims to enhance communication efficiency under flight conditions.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Carlos R. Morales, Fernando Rangel de Sousa, Valner Brusamarello, Nestor C. Fernandes
Summary: This paper compares deep learning methods in a dual prediction scheme for reducing data transmission in Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN), with the model incorporating Attention showing the best performance by saving a considerable amount of data transmission while maintaining a good representation of measured data.
Editorial Material
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Chiara Cimini, Alexandra Lagorio, Sergio Cavalieri, Oliver Riedel, Carlos E. Pereira, Jason Wang
Summary: In the future manufacturing and logistics systems, it is important to consider the role of humans and balance the use of automation and digital technologies. This special issue's papers contribute to the study of human-technology integration in various areas such as human-machine integration, human-robot collaboration, worker assistance systems, and work design 4.0. However, further research is needed to develop interfaces that better support operators and reconsider the traditional workforce in order to improve technology acceptability and usage. This will lead to the transition towards Industry 5.0 with a focus on human-centered and socially sustainable design and development.
COMPUTERS & INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Alexandre Dos Santos Roque, Nasser Jazdi, Edison Pignaton De Freitas, Carlos Eduardo Pereira
Summary: This paper presents a study on a runtime mechanism for monitoring performance degradation in intravehicular networks. The mechanism efficiently detects anomalous events on performance with short response time, showing better performance in CAN-FD protocols compared to CAN protocols under different network busloads.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Lucas Murliky, Gustavo Oliveira, Fernando Rangel de Sousa, Valner Joao Brusamarello
Summary: This work presents an inductive wireless power transfer system for providing power to electronic devices inside an endoscopy capsule. The system compensates for misalignments between the transmitter and receiver coils by tracking the variations of the equivalent magnetic coupling coefficient. By adjusting the capacitance in the matching network and the voltage source frequency, the system can optimize the power on the load and prevent load overheating. The experimental results demonstrate the stability of the system in providing power to the load under different positions and parameter adjustments.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Lucas Fraporti Heller, Lelio Antonio Teixeira Brito, Marcos Antonio Jeremias Coelho, Valner Brusamarello, Washington Peres Nunez
Summary: Road pavements provide various possibilities for energy sources and can be used for. Energy generation technologies on roads focus on photovoltaic surfaces, but this study explores the use of piezoelectric harvesters to generate energy from stresses caused by traffic loading shockwaves. The experiment yielded a peak electrical power of 55.6 muW using a single transducer with a tip mass of 16 g. The proposed harvester has potential for micro-generation of energy with limited infrastructure modification and high endurance under traffic loading.
Article
Automation & Control Systems
Gustavo Cainelli, Max Feldman, Tiago Rodrigo Cruz, Ivan Mueller, Carlos Eduardo Pereira
Summary: The use of industrial wireless networks is growing and becoming an alternative to cable-based networks. This study presents the development of a network manager compatible with WirelessHART protocol, allowing customization for improvements. Case studies demonstrate the validation and versatility of the developed manager in protocol research.
JOURNAL OF CONTROL AUTOMATION AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Filipe Ferreira, Max Feldman, Giovani Bulla, Valner Brusamarello, Ivan Mueller
Summary: Near-field wireless power transfer systems have attracted attention for their potential applications in implanted medical devices, radio frequency identification, and portable electronic devices. This study proposes a compact model for short-range NF-WPT systems operating in ISM frequency bands, employing the concept of ground plane aperture resonators or Defected Ground Structures (DGS). The proposed model operates in dual band and utilizes overlapping circular DGS to shrink the resonator device and achieve high values of Figure of Merit (FoM).
IEEE JOURNAL OF MICROWAVES
(2023)
Proceedings Paper
Automation & Control Systems
Charles Steinmetz, Greyce N. Schroeder, Adam Sulak, Kaan Tuna, Alecio Binotto, Achim Rettberg, Carlos Eduardo Pereira
Summary: Digital Twin (DT) is a core concept in the digitalization process, and it can help understand and optimize processes and products. However, the challenge lies in understanding the meaning of data and extracting new information and knowledge. This paper proposes a methodology for creating semantic digital twin models using Node-RED, which organizes data through semantics annotations and modeling.
2022 IEEE 27TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES AND FACTORY AUTOMATION (ETFA)
(2022)
Proceedings Paper
Automation & Control Systems
Charles Steinmetz, Greyce N. Schroeder, Alecio Binotto, Sanjay Panikkar, Brian Papenfuss, Christian Schmidt, Achim Rettberg, Carlos E. Pereira
Summary: Digital Twin (DT) is a key concept for digitization in Industry 4.0, enabling engineers to have a digital representation of a system and test new configurations without disrupting the running system. However, simulating a real-world environment is challenging due to the complexity of entities and variables involved. This paper proposes the use of Node-RED and Carla simulators to create a virtual environment for modeling and simulating DT-based systems, connecting virtual representations with real-world applications.
Proceedings Paper
Automation & Control Systems
Marcio J. da Silva, Gustavo Kunzel, Carlos E. Pereira
Summary: This work explores the architecture of a context-dependent probabilistic model and addresses information overload by providing reminders to operators. In addition to architectural improvements and a data-driven approach, continual learning techniques cover events in a context-dependent recommendation system. The value of the proposed methods is demonstrated through the use of statistical thinking and experimental design in conducting suitable experiments.
Proceedings Paper
Automation & Control Systems
Gustavo P. Cainelli, Lisa Underberg, Lutz Rauchhaupt, Carlos E. Pereira
Summary: In Industry 4.0, the production and communication systems need to be adaptable to customer needs. This study proposes modeling the relevant elements of communication systems using the Asset Administration Shell, providing negotiation and adaptation between the communication system and the production system.
Proceedings Paper
Automation & Control Systems
Marcio J. da Silva, Lynceo F. Braghirolli, Eike Broda, Hendrik Engbers, Enzo M. Frazzon, Carlos E. Pereira
Summary: Selecting predictive maintenance methods requires evaluation of their real benefits and consideration of system structure and information flow. The Ontological MetaMaintain (OntoMM) proposed in this paper offers a novel semantic architecture for intelligent selection of prognostic methods in manufacturing systems.
Proceedings Paper
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Charles Steinmetz, Greyce N. Schroeder, Achim Rettberg, Ricardo N. Rodrigues, Carlos Eduardo Pereira
Summary: Smart City is an area of application for IoT, where cities are composed of autonomous parts that communicate and provide services to each other, making digitization necessary.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE 2021 DESIGN, AUTOMATION & TEST IN EUROPE CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION (DATE 2021)
(2021)
