{"title":"Collaborative Robotic System Obtained by Combining Planning and Holonic Architecture","authors":"D. Panescu, C. Pascal, Marius Sutu, G. Varvara","doi":"10.1109/AT-EQUAL.2009.36","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/AT-EQUAL.2009.36","url":null,"abstract":"This contribution discusses some important issues of the Holonic Manufacturing Systems. The respective approach can bring about some features requested by the present conditions in manufacturing. An appropriate planning mechanism is designed, together with the execution cycle of the agents used as the holons’ deliberative part. The proposed planning and coordination mechanism is implemented in an agent specific environment. The implementation details clarifies the way the proposed solution is to be carried out, conducting to a collaborative robotic system as the main part of an experimental manufacturing system.","PeriodicalId":407640,"journal":{"name":"2009 Advanced Technologies for Enhanced Quality of Life","volume":"65 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-07-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124524318","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":"Adaptive Filter and Estimator for Echolocation in Air and Robotic Vision","authors":"H. Teodorescu","doi":"10.1109/AT-EQUAL.2009.40","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/AT-EQUAL.2009.40","url":null,"abstract":"We present an adaptive filtering and echo-locator system that is able to adapt to the change in air temperature, pressure and humidity, preserving its capabilities of correctly detecting the echo position. The paper discusses the potential benefits of adaptively modifying the emission spectrum in ultrasound robotic vision, with emphasis on the detection of the texture and consistency of the obstacles. A sketch of the ideas in this paper have been briefly presented.","PeriodicalId":407640,"journal":{"name":"2009 Advanced Technologies for Enhanced Quality of Life","volume":"1905 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-07-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"120935981","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":"Multi-robot Cooperation in Space: A Survey","authors":"J. Leitner","doi":"10.1109/AT-EQUAL.2009.37","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/AT-EQUAL.2009.37","url":null,"abstract":"This paper reviews the literature related to multi-robot research with a focus on space applications. It starts by examining definitions of, and some of the fields of research, in multi-robot systems. An overview of space applications with multiple robots and cooperating multiple robots is presented. The multi-robot cooperation techniques used in theoretical research as well as experiments are reviewed, and the applicability for space applications is investigated.","PeriodicalId":407640,"journal":{"name":"2009 Advanced Technologies for Enhanced Quality of Life","volume":"156 1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-07-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133918416","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":"Review of Communication Systems for Ingestible Miniaturized Integrated Sensor Microsystems","authors":"N. Aydin, T. Arslan","doi":"10.1109/AT-EQUAL.2009.28","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/AT-EQUAL.2009.28","url":null,"abstract":"Recently, there is a growing interest for miniaturized telemetry systems for a variety of biomedical applications such as the development of wireless sensor systems that can be integrated into a noninvasive capsule format to perform endoscopic functions within the gastrointestinal tract. An important issue in such systems is the real time transmission of the data out of body wirelessly. Developments in system-on-chip and wireless technologies have led to complex electronic systems to be miniaturized to size of ingestible capsule and implantable microsystems. Inevitably such miniaturized complex systems impose some constraints on the case of an ingestible diagnostic capsule. It is desirable that system be wireless, programmable, and reusable. In this paper, we review some possible wireless interface methods and describe a programmable wireless direct sequence spread spectrum link developed for such an ingestible microsystem.","PeriodicalId":407640,"journal":{"name":"2009 Advanced Technologies for Enhanced Quality of Life","volume":"84 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-07-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134188683","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":"Is the Cross Section Profile Relevant for the Cut Out Risk of the Femur Neck Component in Implants Used for the Treatment of Proximal Femur Fractures? Experimental Examination and Clinical Results","authors":"F. W., Hilsenbeck Fl., Stürzenhofecker Ph.","doi":"10.1109/AT-EQUAL.2009.21","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/AT-EQUAL.2009.21","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: proximal femur fractures occur mainly in old and very old people with osteoporotic bone. The cut out of the femur neck and head component is therefore one of the major complications after osteosynthesis of these fractures. The Hypothesis of this study was that the cross section of the implant is relevant to minimise the cut out risk of the device.","PeriodicalId":407640,"journal":{"name":"2009 Advanced Technologies for Enhanced Quality of Life","volume":"10 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-07-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132928493","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}
E. Burattini, Alberto Finzi, Silvia Rossi, M. Staffa
{"title":"Monitoring Strategies for Adaptive Periodic Control in Behavior-Based Robotic Systems","authors":"E. Burattini, Alberto Finzi, Silvia Rossi, M. Staffa","doi":"10.1109/AT-EQUAL.2009.34","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/AT-EQUAL.2009.34","url":null,"abstract":"The main goal of our current research is the design of a behavior-based robotic architecture that has the capability of adapting its behaviors to the rate of change of both the environment and its internal states reducing the computational costs of input processing. Inspired by research on biological clocks, we introduced a simple schema theory model where releasing mechanisms are combined with adaptive internal clocks. In this paper, we describe the design and development of a complete robotic architecture implementing this model. In particular, we considered a mobile robot domain that simulates the navigation behavior of a Catagliphys ant enhanced with simple visual capabilities.","PeriodicalId":407640,"journal":{"name":"2009 Advanced Technologies for Enhanced Quality of Life","volume":"43 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-07-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128077357","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":"Robotics and Automation in Regenerative Medicine for Musculoskeletal Applications","authors":"L. Simion, P. Botez, F. Zugun-Eloae","doi":"10.1109/AT-EQUAL.2009.20","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/AT-EQUAL.2009.20","url":null,"abstract":"Aiming to structurally and functionally replace missing or damaged tissues, regenerative medicine can offer revolutionary therapeutical solution in addressing musculoskeletal conditions. Translation from basic research to affordable cost effective therapeutic procedures implies using advanced robotic and automatized technology for research, processing, quality control and future development. This paper overviews present status of robotics and automation applications for cell culturing, scaffold fabrication, imaging and process monitoring in the field of regenerative medicine for musculoskeletal conditions.","PeriodicalId":407640,"journal":{"name":"2009 Advanced Technologies for Enhanced Quality of Life","volume":"4 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-07-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129916832","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":"Onboard Learning of Adaptive Behavior: Biologically Inspired and Formal Methods","authors":"T. Huntsberger","doi":"10.1109/AT-EQUAL.2009.38","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/AT-EQUAL.2009.38","url":null,"abstract":"Long lifetime autonomous ground vehicles traveling in rough terrain will need a higher level of autonomy with behaviors that must also adapt to declining vehicle health and unknown environmental conditions. For example, the MER (Mars Exploration Rovers) Spirit and Opportunity have both passed 1900 days of life on the Martian surface, with possible extensions to 2200 days and beyond depending on rover health. Changes in navigational planning due to degradation of the drive motors as they pass their lifetime are currently done on Earth for the Spirit rover. This paper reviews biologically inspired and formal methods of adaptive control and presents an algorithm for onboard learning of navigation strategies using adaptive weight learning within a free flow hierarchy (FFH) behavior framework. We also present the results of some field studies.","PeriodicalId":407640,"journal":{"name":"2009 Advanced Technologies for Enhanced Quality of Life","volume":"23 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-07-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127350373","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":"A Novel Revolutionary Surgical Device for TransOral Incisionless Surgery: EsophyX™ Used for Endoluminal Fundoplication (ELF) in Patients Suffering of Reflux Disease","authors":"Adrian Lobontiu, D. Loisance","doi":"10.1109/AT-EQUAL.2009.13","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/AT-EQUAL.2009.13","url":null,"abstract":"The novel Endoluminal Fundoplication (ELF) technique using a Trans-Oral Incisionless and fastener-deploying device (EsophyX™, EndoGastric Solutions) was developed and evaluated for feasibility, safety and the treatment of Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) in a series of animal and human (phase 1, phase 2) studies.","PeriodicalId":407640,"journal":{"name":"2009 Advanced Technologies for Enhanced Quality of Life","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125791107","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}