{"title":"A novel SCARA parallel mechanism and its kinematic analysis","authors":"H. Yin, Huiping Shen, Tingli Yang, Yunyu Shen","doi":"10.1109/M2VIP.2016.7827330","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/M2VIP.2016.7827330","url":null,"abstract":"This paper proposes a novel 4-DOF SCARA type parallel mechanism. Firstly, the structure of the 4-DOF SCARA PM is introduced and the coupling degree of the mechanisms is calculated being k=1, Secondly, the direct position solution of mechanism is solved by the modeling methods based on the ordered SOC unit. Furthermore, the workspace of the mechanism is analyzed based on reverse position formula. Meantime, the singularity analysis of the mechanism is also performed. Last, the 3D model of the manipulator is designed.","PeriodicalId":125468,"journal":{"name":"2016 23rd International Conference on Mechatronics and Machine Vision in Practice (M2VIP)","volume":"61 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126115204","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Design of a wearable lower limb exoskeleton for paralyzed individuals","authors":"Zhiyong Zhu, Chong Jiang, Xingsong Wang, Jianhua Chen, Lu He, Qingcong Wu","doi":"10.1109/M2VIP.2016.7827296","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/M2VIP.2016.7827296","url":null,"abstract":"In the past decades, lots of wearable lower limb exoskeletons have been developed with the aim of augmenting or assisting motion activities in daily life. In this paper, the design of a wearable lower limb exoskeleton, named SEU-DER, was presented. The SEU-DER can assist the paralyzed individuals retaining preserved bilateral upper extremity function to stand up with two crutches and regain the ability of walking with an independent, functional, reciprocating gait. Based on the design principle of high-efficiency, accessibility, comfort, high safety, and the discipline of human factors engineering, we presented an original design including mechanical structure, and control and electronics system. Finally, preliminary walking assistance experiments were performed with a healthy subject to validate the feasibility and effectiveness of the SEU-DER. The experimental results prove the feasibility, reliability and assisting effectiveness of SEU-DER.","PeriodicalId":125468,"journal":{"name":"2016 23rd International Conference on Mechatronics and Machine Vision in Practice (M2VIP)","volume":"120 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123242773","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sina Ameli, F. Naghdy, D. Stirling, G. Naghdy, M. Aghmesheh
{"title":"Objective fatigue measurement through adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system","authors":"Sina Ameli, F. Naghdy, D. Stirling, G. Naghdy, M. Aghmesheh","doi":"10.1109/M2VIP.2016.7827300","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/M2VIP.2016.7827300","url":null,"abstract":"Quantitative measurement of physical exercises-induced fatigue is a crucial need in sports engineering. Fatigue reduces physical performance of sports players and lack of appropriate measurement causes harmful injuries. This study provides a comprehensive objective evaluation of physical exercises-induced fatigue by using adaptive neuro fuzzy inference system (ANFIS) method. A set of kinematic data of 23 body segments are collected through 17 wireless inertial sensors attached to body segments. The inertial data are subsequently trained through ANFIS to identify the relationship between acceleration data, body postures and the amount of kinetic energies produced by 8 subjects including male and female. The results clearly show the advantages of ANFIS in measuring the fatigue effects on general ambulatory performance.","PeriodicalId":125468,"journal":{"name":"2016 23rd International Conference on Mechatronics and Machine Vision in Practice (M2VIP)","volume":"49 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123387834","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Superpixel segmentation based on Delaunay Triangulation","authors":"Xianyi Chen, Sun'an Wang","doi":"10.1109/M2VIP.2016.7827311","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/M2VIP.2016.7827311","url":null,"abstract":"Superpixel segmentation is popularly used as a preprocessing in image segmentation and object recognition. However, none of effective superpixel segmentation algorithms have been proposed to highlight the contour features of the salient object in image, and they are difficult to describe the irregular superpixel boundaries. That will make a bad impact on subsequent image processing. In this paper, we present a novel algorithm to produce superpixel based on Delaunay Triangulation, and the Difference of Gaussian (DoG) feature points are used as nodes to build initial superpixels. This method will reduce the redundant superpixels of the image's smooth regions. To further avoid redundant segmentation, firstly, we obtain the gradient image by Roberts operator for texture features, and the RGB color space is converted into the YUV color space for color features. Secondly, we calculate the local contour orientation of the neighborhood region of superpixel boundaries. Thirdly, we compare the superpixel boundaries orientation with the local contour: if the orientations are consistent, we retain the boundary; if not, we delete them. Likewise, if the average colors on both sides of the boundary are different, it will be retained. Experimental results on the Berkeley Segmentation Dataset (BSD) show that the superpixel segmentation algorithm in this paper can effectively suppress the redundant superpixels and the superpixel boundaries can draw the contour of the salient object clearly. Moreover, our method can self-adaptively adjust the number of superpixel based on image texture and HSI color features.","PeriodicalId":125468,"journal":{"name":"2016 23rd International Conference on Mechatronics and Machine Vision in Practice (M2VIP)","volume":"5 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126535062","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Modeling and analysis of bridge-type compliant mechanism with elliptical shell","authors":"L. Lai, Zi-Na Zhu","doi":"10.1109/M2VIP.2016.7827328","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/M2VIP.2016.7827328","url":null,"abstract":"This paper investigates a bridge-type compliant mechanism with elliptical shell for amplified piezoelectric actuators. Compared with the traditional bridge-type mechanism using the notch flexure hinges, this kind of mechanism has advantages of high stiffness, low stress and high resonant frequency. An analytical model for the calculations of displacement amplification ratio and input stiffness is established based on the strain energy and Castigliano's displacement theorem. The analytical model is then verified by the finite element method. The influences of the geometric parameters on the performances of the compliant mechanism are also deeply analyzed using the analytical model. The conclusion of this paper provides an accurate analytical method for the design of bridge-type compliant mechanism with elliptical shell, and has a great practical significance.","PeriodicalId":125468,"journal":{"name":"2016 23rd International Conference on Mechatronics and Machine Vision in Practice (M2VIP)","volume":"20 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126696055","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Han Yali, Wu Zhenyu, Y. Yurong, Hao Dabin, Zhu Songqing
{"title":"The study of multimodal series elastic actuator","authors":"Han Yali, Wu Zhenyu, Y. Yurong, Hao Dabin, Zhu Songqing","doi":"10.1109/M2VIP.2016.7827310","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/M2VIP.2016.7827310","url":null,"abstract":"An elastic actuator is proposed for meeting the knee power-assisted exoskeleton effective drive demand under different walking pattern. The actuator can achieve different motion of power-assisted knee exoskeleton through the motor driving the screw nut, series with spring and combing with the corresponding brake pads, and the motion modes are analyzed. The kinematics equations of elastic actuator were established, and the effects of spring stiffness and damping for the properties of elastic actuator are studied. The prototype of actuator is designed and tested, and braking force and motion following experiments are implanted. The results of experiments showed that the elastic actuator can realize effective braking force and favorable motion following. The study of multi-mode elastic actuator provides important theoretical basis for the understanding of motion mechanism of bionic actuator.","PeriodicalId":125468,"journal":{"name":"2016 23rd International Conference on Mechatronics and Machine Vision in Practice (M2VIP)","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124940072","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Intelligent control system of medical shadowless lamps based on STM32","authors":"Chaoqiang Zheng, Min Dai, Zhisheng Zhang, Yubo Hu","doi":"10.1109/M2VIP.2016.7827327","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/M2VIP.2016.7827327","url":null,"abstract":"Stability and reliability are the essential properties for the control system of the no stroboscopic medical shadowless lamp. This paper designs an intelligent control system based on STM32F103 for medical shadowless lamp. PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) control technique is utilized to realize the no stroboscopic work and rapid multistep regulation. By detecting the working condition of shadowless lamp in real time, it's convenient to switch between the main and vice lamps. Test result shows that the designed control system are both stable and reliable, meeting the related requirements of the medical shadowless lamp.","PeriodicalId":125468,"journal":{"name":"2016 23rd International Conference on Mechatronics and Machine Vision in Practice (M2VIP)","volume":"18 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125562883","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Rongjiang Cui, Mingxing Yang, Shi-Chong Jian, Xiaoyu Wang
{"title":"Mechanism analysis and experiment on the garlic directional control based on fluid solid coupling","authors":"Rongjiang Cui, Mingxing Yang, Shi-Chong Jian, Xiaoyu Wang","doi":"10.1109/M2VIP.2016.7827261","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/M2VIP.2016.7827261","url":null,"abstract":"How to realize the garlic seed direction control is the bottleneck problem of the garlic mechanical sowing in our country. Proposed garlic direction control method by using water based on the theory of fluid coupling, and its controlling mechanism is analyzed and tested. Through theory analysis, suitable water control rules to the body shape is on the tip of a coarse, left and right side symmetry, dorsal flap is lanceolate; Design test device, test the performances of the water control method, 98.5% rule body can erect in control the direction cup, satisfy the garlic planting requirements. This study provides reference for the design of the garlic direction controller.","PeriodicalId":125468,"journal":{"name":"2016 23rd International Conference on Mechatronics and Machine Vision in Practice (M2VIP)","volume":"13 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127945914","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Andrew Kvalsvig, Xiaowen Yuan, J. Potgieter, P. Cao
{"title":"3D printing of fibre reinforced honeycomb structured composite materials","authors":"Andrew Kvalsvig, Xiaowen Yuan, J. Potgieter, P. Cao","doi":"10.1109/M2VIP.2016.7827341","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/M2VIP.2016.7827341","url":null,"abstract":"The paper presents the work on manufacturing and preliminary characterisation of fibre reinforced composite honeycomb structured composites by 3D printing. The capabilities and limitations of the processing are discussed. The work aims to compare the effectiveness of reinforcement using specimens of similar dimensions produced on the same machine and characterise them. Initially, tensile performance of unprinted fibre and printed fibre has been evaluated. Challenges associated with the testing of the printed specimens are addressed. Bend testing will follow to assess the performance as a composite structure to assess the interaction between fibre, matrix and core. Continuing work is planned to compare the effect of other parameters such as fill pattern and fill density to assess their effect on the composite.","PeriodicalId":125468,"journal":{"name":"2016 23rd International Conference on Mechatronics and Machine Vision in Practice (M2VIP)","volume":"14 5 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121080372","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Novel omnidirectional climbing robot with adjustable magnetic adsorption mechanism","authors":"Jie Li, Xing Song Wang","doi":"10.1109/M2VIP.2016.7827289","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/M2VIP.2016.7827289","url":null,"abstract":"For inspection of large-scale equipment such as storage tanks and spherical tanks, it usually costs much manpower and material, while automated testing robot can achieve fast and accurate detection. Because detection is dependent on specialized automated equipment, it can greatly enhance inspection technology in large storage tanks that applying the Mecanum Omnidirectional Mobile Robot into automated detection. In this paper, a novel Mecanum omnidirectional climbing robot is developed for tanks inspection. Adjustable magnetic adsorption mechanism is mounted on wheels, it can change the position of the magnet in three degrees of freedom and magnetic sizes, to provide a stable and reliable robot adsorption force and adapt to different curvatures of the tank wall. Due to the special working location of the wall climbing robot, it needs to be compensated by the force and speed. The robot is equipped with a gyroscope sensor that can automatically adjust the position and orientation to ensure the smooth movement. Some experiment was conducted and reported.","PeriodicalId":125468,"journal":{"name":"2016 23rd International Conference on Mechatronics and Machine Vision in Practice (M2VIP)","volume":"200 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122591236","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}