{"title":"Application of innovative mechatronic systems in automation and robotics learning","authors":"K. Zimenko, D. Bazylev, A. Margun, A. Kremlev","doi":"10.1109/MECHATRONIKA.2014.7018298","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/MECHATRONIKA.2014.7018298","url":null,"abstract":"This article describes learning process at ITMO University with application of innovative mechatronic systems in automation and robotics learning. Proposed learning method allows developing students' interest in gaining practical skills during working with real robots. As a result, the students' need for theoretical knowledge increases. The learning process represents “learning in project implementation” concept with ability to create own student project. An example of such student project is shown in the article.","PeriodicalId":430829,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Mechatronics - Mechatronika 2014","volume":"23 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116845117","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":"Control algorithms in distributed system of three wheeled electric vehicle","authors":"B. Fabianski, Bartlomiej Wicher","doi":"10.1109/MECHATRONIKA.2014.7018233","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/MECHATRONIKA.2014.7018233","url":null,"abstract":"The paper presents a concept, development and comparison of selected control algorithms used in distributed control system of a three wheeled vehicle. First simulations are carried out, then the selected algorithms are tested on a real vehicle. The article includes the description of the mathematical model of the tricycle: kinematics, dynamics, motor drives, central control system, communication network and a signal flow. The mathematical model has been implemented in Matlab/Simulink environment. The vehicle uniqueness base on that it is driven with three independent BLDC drives and equipped with generator coupled with pedals. The cyclist propels the generator, whose speed (depending an control algorithm) determines the speed of the wheels. The load of the driver varies depending on the actual load of the BLDC motors. Pedaling by wire novel idea of control scheme has been applied to the trike, which means that there is no mechanical coupling (by chain or shaft) between the pedals and the wheels of the tricycle. The lack of the standard mechanical coupling enables to implement various control methods that can be focused on: dynamic (performance) of the tricycle, energy efficiency and driving comfort. The paper discusses the problem of energy distribution between cyclist and the vehicle and focuses on control algorithms determining that distribution. Simulation are verified by experiment with waveform comparison. Analysis of research results supplemented by quality indicators. Conclusions and proposes of further investigations are presented.","PeriodicalId":430829,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Mechatronics - Mechatronika 2014","volume":"20 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127925060","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":"Using the Ant Colony Optimization algorithm for the Capacitated Vehicle Routing Problem","authors":"P. Stodola, J. Mazal, M. Podhorec, O. Litvaj","doi":"10.1109/MECHATRONIKA.2014.7018311","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/MECHATRONIKA.2014.7018311","url":null,"abstract":"This paper deals with the application of the Ant Colony Optimization (ACO) algorithm to solve the Capacitated Vehicle Routing Problem (CVRP). The first part presents the basic approach and concept which has been inspired by nature. Next, the basic features and parameters of the algorithm are discussed. Then, a number of experiments are introduced which served to verify the algorithm. We chose Christofides, Mingozzi and Toth's CVRP instances as benchmark problems. The results we obtained are compared with other state-of-the-art algorithms. Next, the improvement of the algorithm is presented. The last part of the paper presents the application of the problem in practice; the primary objective is to plan the distribution of supplies and logistics in the real environment. Finally, the paper summarizes some perspectives of our future work.","PeriodicalId":430829,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Mechatronics - Mechatronika 2014","volume":"13 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127945191","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}
Vejlupek Josef, G. Robert, Krejčí Petr, Lesak Frantisek, M. Karel
{"title":"Hardware-In-the-Loop simulation for automotive parking assistant control units","authors":"Vejlupek Josef, G. Robert, Krejčí Petr, Lesak Frantisek, M. Karel","doi":"10.1109/MECHATRONIKA.2014.7018279","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/MECHATRONIKA.2014.7018279","url":null,"abstract":"This paper presents an low cost Hardware-In-the-Loop (HIL) simulator designed for testing automotive parking control units. We briefly describe the previous traditional solution and then give a detailed description of our new embedded solution. Aim of this paper is to show, how a custom embedded HIL solution could add to the traditional HIL simulations and help test engineers speed-up the final phase of the electronic control unit (ECU) development.","PeriodicalId":430829,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Mechatronics - Mechatronika 2014","volume":"26 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129477499","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":"Multibody model of Heavy Machine Tool","authors":"Jakub Stetina, T. Březina, J. Vetiška, Z. Hadaš","doi":"10.1109/MECHATRONIKA.2014.7018269","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/MECHATRONIKA.2014.7018269","url":null,"abstract":"This paper deals with the simulation assessment of axis X damping possibilities of Heavy Machine Tools. CAD models have been provided by The TOSHULIN Company. The paper describes modelling of the axis X as the multibody system. It consists of rigid and flexible bodies. The main goal of this paper is to create a simplified model and get the information for a strategic decision of manufacturers about damping possibilities of the axis X. Several software products were used in this case, such as SolidWorks for providing CAD models, Ansys, MSC. Adams and Matlab/Simulink. The multibody model of the axis X with the flexible bodies is presented and the state space models are created.","PeriodicalId":430829,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Mechatronics - Mechatronika 2014","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130747567","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":"Comparison of fault tolerant control algorithm using space vector modulation of PMSM drive","authors":"Dominik Luczak, Krzysztof Siembab","doi":"10.1109/MECHATRONIKA.2014.7018231","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/MECHATRONIKA.2014.7018231","url":null,"abstract":"This paper presents developed compact algorithms of space vector pulse width modulation (SVPWM) for six-switch and four-switch three-phase inverter. Calculations of the desired voltage vector in the PMSM drive are presented, an optimal voltage vector sequence and scaling factors for SVM has been derived to synthesize the reference voltage vector in each sampling period for healthy and fault drive. It has been proved by simulation and experimental results that four-switch inverter fed PMSM is able to operate steadily and with very good static and dynamic properties under the proposed SVPWM approach.","PeriodicalId":430829,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Mechatronics - Mechatronika 2014","volume":"42 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127752716","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":"Influence analysis on the model comparison performance index for servo drive control","authors":"J. Quellmalz, M. Rehm, H. Schlegel, R. Neugebauer","doi":"10.1109/MECHATRONIKA.2014.7018265","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/MECHATRONIKA.2014.7018265","url":null,"abstract":"The paper deals with the proposed performance index of [1], which can assess command action performance of a servo drive in terms of the parameterization of the comparison model. By reversing a tuning rule, the comparison model can be parameterized without any a priori knowledge, with the drawback of low significance for some controller detuning directions. The performance index is examined further regarding practical online usage as in a running production process here. Signal sampling is considered in terms of sample time and quantization. Excitation independence as a basic goal for a performance index is also examined. For a more realistic picture the index is calculated with the monitored system operated under cascaded position control. The influence of position command signal sequences with different jerk and acceleration parameters are analyzed. In conclusion the limitations of the performance index are discussed and required future work is discussed.","PeriodicalId":430829,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Mechatronics - Mechatronika 2014","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127932550","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}
L. Vojtech, Lukas Kypus, Lukas Kvarda, Nicolas Thiard, Jerbi Yannis
{"title":"Solar and wireless energy harvesting semi-active UHF RFID tag design and prototyping","authors":"L. Vojtech, Lukas Kypus, Lukas Kvarda, Nicolas Thiard, Jerbi Yannis","doi":"10.1109/MECHATRONIKA.2014.7018257","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/MECHATRONIKA.2014.7018257","url":null,"abstract":"In this paper we describe the main phases of an ideation, hardware design, development, prototyping and testing of UHF RFID high memory capacity TAG supported with two external independent power sources. There were used current best practices to design and build a proof of concept with two energy sources: Solar and Wireless which made the TAG battery free and semi-active. Harvested energy should help to support RFID semi-active tag whenever radio signal or light is available. Based on the parallel experience, existing research of similar projects and requirements there was decided to create our own PCB layout for tag board carrying two modules. First source is Solar panel; second one is a Wireless power receiver at frequency of 915MHz. Concerning the RFID circuit Monza Dura family chip as the main microprocessor for RFID transponder was used and a printed PCB antenna as per vendor specification to allow it to interact with remote RFID transmitter. All the system is printed on a FR4 substrate. The main goal was RFID tag reading distance extension. Than it was prototyped and tested the potential of an external power supply for the specific RFID tag based on globally available, harvesting ready RFID chip. In addition to this goal it was validated how does it influence the reading distance and if there will be a positive impact to amplification for more efficient backscatter effect to be able to improve overall Quality of Service. There is a perspective to continue with development and to add other complementary power sources, optimize their switching and management of tag functionalities as well as to fulfill extensive energy requirements for future applications.","PeriodicalId":430829,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Mechatronics - Mechatronika 2014","volume":"79 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126192477","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":"Analysis of transmission parameters of metallic cables based on external conditions","authors":"Marek Nevosad, P. Lafata","doi":"10.1109/MECHATRONIKA.2014.7018333","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/MECHATRONIKA.2014.7018333","url":null,"abstract":"Today, the metallic cables in access networks in cities are usually installed underground at shallow depths, nevertheless aerial installations are still very common especially in suburban and rural areas. Moreover, power-line communication systems over outdoor aerial high-voltage transmission lines are often used for broadband transmission as well. Since the transmission parameters of metallic lines are influenced by external environmental conditions, such as the temperature, humidity, etc., the resulting transmission performance of digital systems using these cables are influenced as well. Today, the large buildings, data centers and houses are usually covered by structured metallic cables and installations in order to connect network nodes, computers, etc. Thanks to that the frequency characteristics of attenuation monitored at these cables might potentially serve for the localization of inhomogeneity caused by fire or any external heat. This effect of external conditions is mostly noticeable at higher frequencies that is why it is necessary to perform accurate measurements using calibrated equipment and defined conditions. In this paper, we focused on performing necessary measurements of transmission characteristics of metallic cables containing symmetrical pairs under defined temperatures and their locations inside the oven to analyze the influence of space and heat conditions.","PeriodicalId":430829,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Mechatronics - Mechatronika 2014","volume":"56 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126602599","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":"General Implementation of the Ant colony optimization on .NET platform","authors":"Miloslav Neubauer, A. Stefek","doi":"10.1109/MECHATRONIKA.2014.7018330","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/MECHATRONIKA.2014.7018330","url":null,"abstract":"The paper presents an appropriate tool for testing and tuning algorithms based on the Ant colony optimization methods. Setting up a set of parameters of these methods is an essential and also very complex issue and in this way could be the presented implementation very beneficial. Suggested implementation depicted how to encapsulate mathematical algorithm into an generalized instrument which can be used for testing and evaluating all required inputs and moreover be user-friendly as much as possible. The implementation is built up on the .NET framework using all of its features as object oriented architecture and functional programming which can be very handy in practical experiments.","PeriodicalId":430829,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Mechatronics - Mechatronika 2014","volume":"178 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115999804","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}