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An observation based method for human robot writing skill transfer (2022)
Conference Proceeding
Li, X., Si, W., & Yang, C. (2022). An observation based method for human robot writing skill transfer. In 2022 IEEE 17th International Conference on Control & Automation (ICCA). https://doi.org/10.1109/ICCA54724.2022.9831836

This paper proposes a novel method of Chinese character stroke extraction and a framework for human robot skill transfer through vision-based observation. By analyzing the structure of Chinese characters, a direction vector update rule and a pixel fi... Read More about An observation based method for human robot writing skill transfer.

A machine learning model for predicting sit-to-stand trajectories of people with and without stroke: towards adaptive robotic assistance (2022)
Journal Article
Bennett, T., Kumar, P., & Ruiz Garate, V. R. (2022). A machine learning model for predicting sit-to-stand trajectories of people with and without stroke: towards adaptive robotic assistance. Sensors, 22(13), https://doi.org/10.3390/s22134789

Sit-to-stand and stand-to-sit transfers are fundamental daily motions that enable all other types of ambulation and gait. However, the ability to perform these motions can be severely impaired by different factors, such as the occurrence of a stroke,... Read More about A machine learning model for predicting sit-to-stand trajectories of people with and without stroke: towards adaptive robotic assistance.

The AGoRA V2 unilateral lower-limb exoskeleton: Mechatronic integration and biomechanical assessment (2022)
Journal Article
Otálora, S., Ballen-Moreno, F., Arciniegas-Mayag, L., Múnera, M., & A. Cifuentes, C. (2022). The AGoRA V2 unilateral lower-limb exoskeleton: Mechatronic integration and biomechanical assessment. IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, 7(3), 7928-7933. https://doi.org/10.1109/lra.2022.3186066

People who suffer from stroke have a higher difficulty performing gait activity, affecting their quality of life. New technologies have been developed to assist and rehabilitate the affected limbs. This paper presents the AGoRA V2 unilateral lower-li... Read More about The AGoRA V2 unilateral lower-limb exoskeleton: Mechatronic integration and biomechanical assessment.

SpaceWire communications in power over Ethernet environment (2022)
Journal Article
Martin, J., & Zaidi, Y. (2023). SpaceWire communications in power over Ethernet environment. CEAS Space Journal, 15, 451–465. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12567-022-00454-z

This is a high-level study into the validation of a unified electric power and communications architecture for modern spacecraft systems. We leverage from blending the European Cooperation for Space Standardisation (ECSS) SpaceWire and the IEEE 802.3... Read More about SpaceWire communications in power over Ethernet environment.

Demo: Untethered haptic teleoperation for nuclear decommissioning using a low-power wireless control technology (2022)
Conference Proceeding
Bolarinwa, J., Smith, A., Aijaz, A., Stanoev, A., & Giuliani, M. (2022). Demo: Untethered haptic teleoperation for nuclear decommissioning using a low-power wireless control technology. In IEEE INFOCOM 2022 - IEEE Conference on Computer Communications Workshops (INFOCOM WKSHPS). https://doi.org/10.1109/infocomwkshps54753.2022.9798082

Haptic teleoperation is typically realized through wired networking technologies (e.g., Ethernet) which guarantee performance of control loops closed over the communication medium, particularly in terms of latency, jitter, and reliability. This demon... Read More about Demo: Untethered haptic teleoperation for nuclear decommissioning using a low-power wireless control technology.

Rapid prediction of fibre-dominant tensile failure in randomly oriented strands (2022)
Journal Article
Jesus, A., & Xu, X. (2023). Rapid prediction of fibre-dominant tensile failure in randomly oriented strands. Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, 42(5-6), 205-212. https://doi.org/10.1177/07316844221107927

A stochastic morphological modelling framework has been established to predict the tensile behaviour of Randomly Oriented Strands made of ultra-thin Carbon Fibre Reinforced Thermoplastic prepreg tapes. The tape properties from their distributions are... Read More about Rapid prediction of fibre-dominant tensile failure in randomly oriented strands.

Performance analysis of a nonlinear inerter-based vibration isolator with inerter embedded in a linkage mechanism (2022)
Journal Article
Shi, B., Dai, W., & Yang, J. (2022). Performance analysis of a nonlinear inerter-based vibration isolator with inerter embedded in a linkage mechanism. Nonlinear Dynamics, 109(2), 419-442. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11071-022-07564-7

This study presents an inerter-based nonlinear vibration isolator with geometrical nonlinearity created by configuring an inerter in a diamond-shaped linkage mechanism. The isolation performance of the proposed nonlinear isolator subjected to force o... Read More about Performance analysis of a nonlinear inerter-based vibration isolator with inerter embedded in a linkage mechanism.

On determinism of game engines used for simulation-based autonomous vehicle verification (2022)
Journal Article
Chance, G., Ghobrial, A., McAreavey, K., Lemaignan, S., Pipe, T., & Eder, K. (2022). On determinism of game engines used for simulation-based autonomous vehicle verification. IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems, 23(11), 1-15. https://doi.org/10.1109/TITS.2022.3177887

Game engines are increasingly used as simulation platforms by the autonomous vehicle community to develop vehicle control systems and test environments. A key requirement for simulation-based development and verification is determinism, since a deter... Read More about On determinism of game engines used for simulation-based autonomous vehicle verification.

Experimental verification of kinematics and kinetics in a biomimetic bipedal robot (2022)
Journal Article
Steele, A. G., Etoundi, A., & Hunt, A. J. (2023). Experimental verification of kinematics and kinetics in a biomimetic bipedal robot. Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics, 15(1), 014503-1. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4054441

This article presents experimental test results for joints used in a biomimetic bipedal robot. In this work, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) scans are utilized to inform the design of joints of similar size and function... Read More about Experimental verification of kinematics and kinetics in a biomimetic bipedal robot.

Youth Climate Communications Toolkit (2022)
Other
Davies, L., Fogg Rogers, L., Adkins, D., Portus, R., & Williams, S. (2022). Youth Climate Communications Toolkit. [Toolkit]. https://joom.ag/LGad

A toolkit for young people to campaign effectively on things that matter to them. Gain sustainability skills and competencies while creatively addressing key priorities for your place of study, place of work or community. For more information about t... Read More about Youth Climate Communications Toolkit.

Transient CFD modelling of air–water two-phase annular flow characteristics in a small horizontal circular pipe (2022)
Journal Article
Yao, J., & Yao, Y. (2022). Transient CFD modelling of air–water two-phase annular flow characteristics in a small horizontal circular pipe. Fluids, 7(6), Article 191. https://doi.org/10.3390/fluids7060191

The liquid film formed around the inner walls of a small horizontal circular pipe often exhibits non-uniform distributions circumferentially, where the film is thinner at the top surface than the bottom one. Even with this known phenomenon, the probl... Read More about Transient CFD modelling of air–water two-phase annular flow characteristics in a small horizontal circular pipe.

Unsteady flow oscillations in a 3-D ventilated model room with convective heat transfer (2022)
Journal Article
Yao, J., & Yao, Y. (2022). Unsteady flow oscillations in a 3-D ventilated model room with convective heat transfer. Fluids, 7(6), Article 192. https://doi.org/10.3390/fluids7060192

Improving indoor air quality and energy consumption is one of the high demands in the building sector. In this study, unsteady flow oscillations in a 3-D ventilated model room with convective heat transfer have been studied for three configurations o... Read More about Unsteady flow oscillations in a 3-D ventilated model room with convective heat transfer.

Least square algorithm based on bias compensated principle for parameter estimation of canonical state space model (2022)
Journal Article
Liu, L., Long, Z., Azar, A. T., Zhu, Q., Ibraheem, I. K., & Humaidi, A. J. (2022). Least square algorithm based on bias compensated principle for parameter estimation of canonical state space model. Measurement and Control, 55(5-6), https://doi.org/10.1177/00202940211064179

Due to the existence of system noise and unknown state variables, it is difficult to realize unbiased estimation with minimum variance for the parameter estimation of canonical state space model. This paper presents a new least squares estimator base... Read More about Least square algorithm based on bias compensated principle for parameter estimation of canonical state space model.

What can be done about the discarded face mask pandemic? An innovative engineering solution (2022)
Report
Elhawary, O., & Bakthavatchaalam, V. (2022). What can be done about the discarded face mask pandemic? An innovative engineering solution. United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs - Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation for the SDGs (STI Forum)

The severe increase in pollution caused by the discarded face masks during COVID-19 cannot be overstated. This research provides an innovative engineering solution to this issue by recycling polypropylene, the primary plastic found in the facemasks t... Read More about What can be done about the discarded face mask pandemic? An innovative engineering solution.

Circular economy as a strategy in European automotive industries to achieve (2022)
Report
Hernandez, M. D. A., & Bakthavatchaalam, V. (2022). Circular economy as a strategy in European automotive industries to achieve. United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs - Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation for the SDGs (STI Forum)

The automotive industry is reported as being one of the main contributors to the global environmental crisis, thus requiring a radical shift in the way they perform business-as-usual (UNFCCC, 2018). The UN and a growing number of studies hail Circu... Read More about Circular economy as a strategy in European automotive industries to achieve.

Robotic dexterous manipulation: From tele-operation to autonomous learning and adaptive control (2022)
Journal Article
Li, Q., Liu, C., Yang, C., Chen, F., & Ritter, H. (2022). Robotic dexterous manipulation: From tele-operation to autonomous learning and adaptive control. Complex and Intelligent Systems, 8(4), 2809-2811. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40747-022-00773-y

Manipulation is one essential capability that enables robots to interact with and change the world. It is very important to understand the principles on how dexterous manipulation can be achieved from theoretical and technical aspects. From this spec... Read More about Robotic dexterous manipulation: From tele-operation to autonomous learning and adaptive control.

A spiking neural network model of rodent head direction calibrated with landmark free learning (2022)
Journal Article
Stentiford, R., Knowles, T. C., & Pearson, M. J. (2022). A spiking neural network model of rodent head direction calibrated with landmark free learning. Frontiers in Neurorobotics, 16, -. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnbot.2022.867019

Maintaining a stable estimate of head direction requires both self-motion (idiothetic) information and environmental (allothetic) anchoring. In unfamiliar or dark environments idiothetic drive can maintain a rough estimate of heading but is subject t... Read More about A spiking neural network model of rodent head direction calibrated with landmark free learning.

Primary pathways: elementary pupils’ aspiration to be engineers and STEM subject interest (2022)
Journal Article
Edmonds, J., Lewis, F., & Fogg Rogers, L. (2022). Primary pathways: elementary pupils’ aspiration to be engineers and STEM subject interest. International Journal of Science Education, Part B: Communication and Public Engagement, 12(3), 221-234. https://doi.org/10.1080/21548455.2022.2067906

Across Europe, there is concern about the number and diversity of pupils taking study routes leading to Engineering. There is growing evidence that these career choices begin to form at elementary school age (Moote et al., 2020). Science, maths and d... Read More about Primary pathways: elementary pupils’ aspiration to be engineers and STEM subject interest.

Development and evaluation of a successful method to embed sustainable development goals in engineering curriculum (2022)
Presentation / Conference
Bakthavatchaalam, V., Fogg-rogers, L., & Gough, G. (2022, May). Development and evaluation of a successful method to embed sustainable development goals in engineering curriculum. Paper presented at UNU-FLORES: Dresden Conference, Dresden

Bakthavatchaalam, V.P., Fogg-Rogers, L. and Gough, G. 'Development and evaluation of a successful method to embed Sustainable Development Goals in engineering curriculum', Nexus Conference, 24/05/2022: United Nations University - FLORES.