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Identification and U-control of a state-space system with time-delay (2021)
Journal Article
Gu, Y., Zhu, Q., & Nouri, H. (2022). Identification and U-control of a state-space system with time-delay. International Journal of Adaptive Control and Signal Processing, 36(1), 138-154. https://doi.org/10.1002/acs.3345

This article presents a state-space model with time-delay to map the relationship between known input-output data for discrete systems. For the given input-output data, a model identification algorithm combining parameter estimation and state estimat... Read More about Identification and U-control of a state-space system with time-delay.

A new perspective on robot ethics through investigating human–robot interactions with older adults (2021)
Journal Article
van Maris, A., Zook, N., Dogramadzi, S., Studley, M., Winfield, A., & Caleb-Solly, P. (2021). A new perspective on robot ethics through investigating human–robot interactions with older adults. Applied Sciences, 11(21), Article 10136. https://doi.org/10.3390/app112110136

This work explored the use of human–robot interaction research to investigate robot ethics. A longitudinal human–robot interaction study was conducted with self-reported healthy older adults to determine whether expression of artificial emotions by a... Read More about A new perspective on robot ethics through investigating human–robot interactions with older adults.

Iterative learning-based robotic controller with prescribed human-robot interaction force (2021)
Journal Article
Xing, X., Maqsood, K., Huang, D., Yang, C., & Li, Y. (2022). Iterative learning-based robotic controller with prescribed human-robot interaction force. IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, 19(4), 3395-3408. https://doi.org/10.1109/tase.2021.3119400

In this article, an iterative-learning-based robotic controller is developed, which aims at providing a prescribed assistance or resistance force to the human user. In the proposed controller, the characteristic parameter of the human upper limb move... Read More about Iterative learning-based robotic controller with prescribed human-robot interaction force.

Detection of barely visible impact damage in polymeric laminated composites using a biomimetic tactile whisker (2021)
Journal Article
Fotouhi, S., Khayatzadeh, S., Pui, W. X., Damghani, M., Bodaghi, M., & Fotouhi, M. (2021). Detection of barely visible impact damage in polymeric laminated composites using a biomimetic tactile whisker. Polymers, 13(20), Article 3587. https://doi.org/10.3390/polym13203587

This is a novel investigation on the possibility of detecting barely visible impact damage (BVID) in composite materials by whisking across the surface via tactile whisker sensors that resemble rats' whiskers. A series of drop tower low-velocity impa... Read More about Detection of barely visible impact damage in polymeric laminated composites using a biomimetic tactile whisker.

Initial R-curves for translaminar fracture of quasi-isotropic carbon/epoxy laminates from specimens with increasing size (2021)
Journal Article
Xu, X., Sun, X., & Wisnom, M. (2021). Initial R-curves for translaminar fracture of quasi-isotropic carbon/epoxy laminates from specimens with increasing size. Composites Science and Technology, 216, Article 109077. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compscitech.2021.109077

In this paper, a set of initial R-curves were measured for three different in-plane sizes using scaled Over-height Compact Tension (OCT) specimens and two different stacking sequences. The data reduction scheme was based on a Virtual Crack Closure Te... Read More about Initial R-curves for translaminar fracture of quasi-isotropic carbon/epoxy laminates from specimens with increasing size.

A rationalised CFD design methodology for Turgo turbines to enable local manufacture in the Global South (2021)
Journal Article
Butchers, J., Benzon, S., Williamson, S., Booker, J., & Aggidis, G. (2021). A rationalised CFD design methodology for Turgo turbines to enable local manufacture in the Global South. Energies, 14(19), Article 6250. https://doi.org/10.3390/en14196250

In the Global South, pico-and micro-hydropower turbines are often made by local work-shops. Despite several advantageous features, e.g., a high power density and capacity to handle silt, there is no commonly available Turgo turbine design appropriate... Read More about A rationalised CFD design methodology for Turgo turbines to enable local manufacture in the Global South.

Microbial fuel cells in the house: A study on real household wastewater samples for treatment and power (2021)
Journal Article
You, J., Greenman, J., & Ieropoulos, I. A. (2021). Microbial fuel cells in the house: A study on real household wastewater samples for treatment and power. Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments, 48, Article 101618. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seta.2021.101618

In line with the global movement towards sustainable buildings and dwellings, this work investigated the potential for integrating microbial fuel cell technology into future architecture. Various types of domestic greywater and wastewater from five d... Read More about Microbial fuel cells in the house: A study on real household wastewater samples for treatment and power.

A unified parametric representation for robotic compliant skills with adaptation of impedance and force (2021)
Journal Article
Zeng, C., Li, Y., Guo, J., Huang, Z., Wang, N., & Yang, C. (2022). A unified parametric representation for robotic compliant skills with adaptation of impedance and force. IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, 27(2), 623-633. https://doi.org/10.1109/tmech.2021.3109160

Robotic compliant manipulation is a very challenging but urgent research spot in the domain of robotics. One difficulty lies in the lack of a unified representation for encoding and learning of compliant profiles. This article aims to introduce a nov... Read More about A unified parametric representation for robotic compliant skills with adaptation of impedance and force.

Enhancing vibration isolation performance by exploiting novel spring-bar mechanism (2021)
Journal Article
Shi, B., Yang, J., & Li, T. (2021). Enhancing vibration isolation performance by exploiting novel spring-bar mechanism. Applied Sciences, 11(19), 8852. https://doi.org/10.3390/app11198852

This study investigates the use of a spring-bar mechanism (SBM) in a vibration suppression system to improve its performance. The SBM, comprising bars and springs, is configured with a conventional linear spring-damper isolator unit. The dynamic resp... Read More about Enhancing vibration isolation performance by exploiting novel spring-bar mechanism.

Microbial fuel cells and their electrified biofilms (2021)
Journal Article
Greenman, J., Gajda, I., You, J., Mendis, B. A., Obata, O., Pasternak, G., & Ieropoulos, I. (2021). Microbial fuel cells and their electrified biofilms. Biofilms, 3, Article 100057. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bioflm.2021.100057

Bioelectrochemical systems (BES) represent a wide range of different biofilm-based bioreactors that includes microbial fuel cells (MFCs), microbial electrolysis cells (MECs) and microbial desalination cells (MDCs). The first described bioelectrical b... Read More about Microbial fuel cells and their electrified biofilms.