All Outputs (2632)

Quantifying human-robot interaction by developing a measure for safe collaboration (2024)
Thesis
Camilleri, A. Quantifying human-robot interaction by developing a measure for safe collaboration. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/10883623

This research investigated whether human motion prediction by an assistive robot can always lead to a safe and efficient human-robot interaction. Using human motion, prediction can encourage interaction in close physical proximity and can help build... Read More about Quantifying human-robot interaction by developing a measure for safe collaboration.

Engineering and project management: A long journey towards sustainability (2023)
Presentation / Conference
Al Barazi, R., & Kishk, M. (2023, December). Engineering and project management: A long journey towards sustainability. Paper presented at 4th International Conference on Civil Engineering Fundamentals and Applications (ICCEFA'23), Lisbon, Portugal

The environmental, social, and financial sustainability around projects is currently one of the most serious alarming concerns. However, the progress made in developing contemporary methods for the evaluation and adoption of sustainable project manag... Read More about Engineering and project management: A long journey towards sustainability.

Coordinating crowdfunded innovation projects in the cryptocurrency sector through narratives (2023)
Thesis
Jader, A. Coordinating crowdfunded innovation projects in the cryptocurrency sector through narratives. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/10596039

Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) are innovation projects that serve as a crowdfunding mechanism. This study discusses the need to examine how cryptocurrencies are created, particularly through ICOs. ICO projects are described as radical, multistakeholde... Read More about Coordinating crowdfunded innovation projects in the cryptocurrency sector through narratives.

A novel decision-making architecture for human-robot collaboration: From mirror neurons to conflict-free interactions (2023)
Thesis
Sobhani, M. A novel decision-making architecture for human-robot collaboration: From mirror neurons to conflict-free interactions. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/10630076

Inspired by the role of mirror neurons and the importance of predictions in joint action, a novel decision-making structure is proposed, designed and tested for both individual and dyadic action during real-world human-human and human-robot experimen... Read More about A novel decision-making architecture for human-robot collaboration: From mirror neurons to conflict-free interactions.

Achieving goals using reward shaping and curriculum learning (2023)
Presentation / Conference
Studley, M., hansen, M., anca, M., thomas, J., & pedamonti, D. (2023, November). Achieving goals using reward shaping and curriculum learning. Paper presented at Future Technologies Conference, San Francisco

Real-time control for robotics is a popular research area in the reinforcement learning community. Through the use of techniques such as reward shaping, researchers have managed to train online agents across a multitude of domains. Despite these adva... Read More about Achieving goals using reward shaping and curriculum learning.

Development of U-model enhanced nonlinear dynamic control systems —Framework, algorithms and validation (2023)
Thesis
Li, R. Development of U-model enhanced nonlinear dynamic control systems —Framework, algorithms and validation. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/10708609

This study aims to develop the classical model-based U-control design framework to enhance its robustness and reduce its dependence on model accuracy. By absorbing the design concepts of other advanced control algorithms, firstly, based on the discre... Read More about Development of U-model enhanced nonlinear dynamic control systems —Framework, algorithms and validation.

Comparative study of mechanical properties of limestone calcined clay cement, ordinary Portland cement, and pozzolana Portland cement (2023)
Presentation / Conference
Mishra, A., Sinha, P., Kumar, A., & Bishnoi, S. (2023, September). Comparative study of mechanical properties of limestone calcined clay cement, ordinary Portland cement, and pozzolana Portland cement. Poster presented at 6th International Congress on the Chemistry of Cement 2023, Bangkok, Thailand

Carbon emissions from cement manufacturing are reduced by partially replacing cement clinkers with supplementary cementitious materials (SCM). In this study, Limestone calcined clay cement (LC 3 ) was prepared by blending 50% of OPC-43 grade with 50%... Read More about Comparative study of mechanical properties of limestone calcined clay cement, ordinary Portland cement, and pozzolana Portland cement.

Optimisation of an elastomeric pre-buckled honeycomb helmet liner for advanced impact mitigation (2023)
Journal Article
Adams, R., Soe, S., & Theobald, P. (2023). Optimisation of an elastomeric pre-buckled honeycomb helmet liner for advanced impact mitigation. Smart Materials and Structures, 32(9), Article 095012. https://doi.org/10.1088/1361-665x/ace94b

Advances in computational modelling now offer an efficient route to developing novel helmet liners that could exceed contemporary materials’ performance. Furthermore, the rise of accessible additive manufacturing presents a viable route to achieving... Read More about Optimisation of an elastomeric pre-buckled honeycomb helmet liner for advanced impact mitigation.

Mechanical characterisation of adobe samples from the state of Morelos, Mexico (2023)
Journal Article
Ramírez Eudave, R., Ferreira, T. M., Lourenço, P. B., Peña, F., & Chávez, M. (in press). Mechanical characterisation of adobe samples from the state of Morelos, Mexico. Proceedings of the ICE - Construction Materials, https://doi.org/10.1680/jcoma.23.00021

Properties of adobe are highly dependent on the local soil composition and can vary significantly depending on fabrication techniques, configurations and state of conservation. The effect of the earthquakes that occurred in 2017 in Mexico relaunched... Read More about Mechanical characterisation of adobe samples from the state of Morelos, Mexico.

Development of waterless extra-terrestrial concrete using Martian regolith (2023)
Journal Article
Snehal, K., Sinha, P., & Chaunsali, P. (2024). Development of waterless extra-terrestrial concrete using Martian regolith. Advances in Space Research, 73(1), 933-944. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asr.2023.07.036

Human colonization on Martian land is gaining significant attention in space exploration activities that demand in-situ resource utilization in the development of construction and building materials for human habitation. This research explores the ut... Read More about Development of waterless extra-terrestrial concrete using Martian regolith.

Sustainable and photoresponse triboelectric nanogenerators based on 2D-gC3N4 and agricultural wastes (2023)
Journal Article
Kheirabadi, N. R., Karimzadeh, F., Enayati, M. H., & Kalali, E. N. (2023). Sustainable and photoresponse triboelectric nanogenerators based on 2D-gC3N4 and agricultural wastes. Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, 34(21), Article 1571. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-023-10940-7

Two bio-friendly and photoactive triboelectric nanogenerators (TENG) are introduced, employing sustainable and biocompatible materials as functional components. The TENGs utilize corn husk and coconut coir fibers as the positive layers and incorporat... Read More about Sustainable and photoresponse triboelectric nanogenerators based on 2D-gC3N4 and agricultural wastes.

A bio-inspired multi-functional tendon-driven tactile sensor and application in obstacle avoidance using reinforcement learning (2023)
Journal Article
Lu, Z., Zhao, Z., Yue, T., Zhu, X., & Wang, N. (2024). A bio-inspired multi-functional tendon-driven tactile sensor and application in obstacle avoidance using reinforcement learning. IEEE Transactions on Cognitive and Developmental Systems, 16(2), 407 - 415. https://doi.org/10.1109/tcds.2023.3297361

This paper presents a new bio-inspired tactile sensor that is multi-functional and has different sensitivity contact areas. The TacTop area is sensitive and is used for object classification when there is a direct contact. On the other hand, the TacS... Read More about A bio-inspired multi-functional tendon-driven tactile sensor and application in obstacle avoidance using reinforcement learning.

Distributed observer-based prescribed performance control for multi-robot deformable object cooperative teleoperation (2023)
Journal Article
Lu, Z., Wang, N., Si, W., & Yang, C. (in press). Distributed observer-based prescribed performance control for multi-robot deformable object cooperative teleoperation. IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, https://doi.org/10.1109/tase.2023.3292553

In this paper, a distributed observer-based prescribed performance control method is proposed for using a multi-robot teleoperation system to manipulate a common deformable object. To achieve a stable position-tracking effect and realize the desired... Read More about Distributed observer-based prescribed performance control for multi-robot deformable object cooperative teleoperation.

Visual-tactile robot grasping based on human skill learning from demonstrations using a wearable parallel hand exoskeleton (2023)
Journal Article
Lu, Z., Chen, L., Dai, H., Li, H., Zhao, Z., Zheng, B., …Yang, C. (2023). Visual-tactile robot grasping based on human skill learning from demonstrations using a wearable parallel hand exoskeleton. IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, 8(9), 5384-5391. https://doi.org/10.1109/lra.2023.3295296

The soft fingers and strategic grasping skills enable the human hands to grasp objects in a stable manner. This letter is to model human grasping skills and transfer the learned skills to robots to improve grasping quality and success rate. First, we... Read More about Visual-tactile robot grasping based on human skill learning from demonstrations using a wearable parallel hand exoskeleton.

Embedding citizens within airborne microplastic and microfibre research (2023)
Journal Article
Williams, B., De Vito, L., Margarida Sardo, A., Pringle, K., Hansen, M., Taylor, M., …Hayes, E. (2023). Embedding citizens within airborne microplastic and microfibre research. Cambridge Prisms: Plastics, 1(e11), 1-5. https://doi.org/10.1017/plc.2023.11

Microplastics are ubiquitous in our environment but their presence in air is less well understood. Homes are likely a key source of airborne microplastics and microfibres to the environment owing to the frequent use and storage of plastics and textil... Read More about Embedding citizens within airborne microplastic and microfibre research.

Performance analysis of frictional inerter-based vibration isolators (2023)
Journal Article
Chao, C., Shi, B., Dai, W., & Yang, J. (2023). Performance analysis of frictional inerter-based vibration isolators. Journal of Vibration Engineering & Technologies, 11, 2793–2817. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42417-023-01051-y

Purpose: This study aims to gain an in-depth understanding of the effect of the inherent dry friction of inerter devices on the performance of non-linear frictional inerter-based vibration isolation system (NFI-VIS). Methods: The power flow analysis... Read More about Performance analysis of frictional inerter-based vibration isolators.

Exploring multimodal gait rehabilitation and assistance through an adaptable robotic platform (2023)
Conference Proceeding
Otálora, S., Sierra, S. D., Ballén-Moreno, F., Munera, M., & Cifuentes, C. A. (2023). Exploring multimodal gait rehabilitation and assistance through an adaptable robotic platform. In 2023 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA) (10449-10456). https://doi.org/10.1109/icra48891.2023.10160867

Lower-limb exoskeletons and smart walkers are robotic devices to assist patients in regaining their autonomy after a stroke. The integration of these devices enables gait rehabilitation and functional compensation, promoting natural over-ground walki... Read More about Exploring multimodal gait rehabilitation and assistance through an adaptable robotic platform.

Multi-vulnerability analysis for seismic risk management in historic city centres: an application to the historic city centre of La Serena, Chile (2023)
Journal Article
Baquedano-Juliá, P., Ferreira, T. M., Arriagada-Luco, C., Sandoval, C., Palazzi, N. C., & Oliveira, D. V. (in press). Multi-vulnerability analysis for seismic risk management in historic city centres: an application to the historic city centre of La Serena, Chile. Natural Hazards, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11069-023-06008-8

A comprehensive understanding of the elements at risk, through the identification of the main hazards, level of exposure and different dimensions of the vulnerability of the communities, is an essential step toward the definition and adoption of more... Read More about Multi-vulnerability analysis for seismic risk management in historic city centres: an application to the historic city centre of La Serena, Chile.

Methodologies and practice for improving measurement in urodynamics – quantifying accuracy, quality and contractility (2023)
Thesis
Gammie, A. Methodologies and practice for improving measurement in urodynamics – quantifying accuracy, quality and contractility. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/10417940

Any clinical practitioner using a physiological measurement relies on assurance of the quality of that measurement. In urodynamics, the measurement of lower urinary tract function, poor quality results leading to incorrect diagnoses could result in m... Read More about Methodologies and practice for improving measurement in urodynamics – quantifying accuracy, quality and contractility.

Impedance learning for human-guided robots in contact with unknown environments (2023)
Journal Article
Xing, X., Burdet, E., Si, W., Yang, C., & Li, Y. (2023). Impedance learning for human-guided robots in contact with unknown environments. IEEE Transactions on Robotics, 39(5), 3705 - 3721. https://doi.org/10.1109/tro.2023.3281483

Previous works have developed impedance control to increase safety and improve performance in contact tasks, where the robot is in physical interaction with either an environment or a human user. This article investigates impedance learning for a rob... Read More about Impedance learning for human-guided robots in contact with unknown environments.