{"title":"ML & Robotics Integrated with AUVs for Sub-Aquatic Applications.","authors":"Akshay Krishnan, K. Parvathy, Venkatesh Donekal","doi":"10.37628/ijra.v6i2.1120","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37628/ijra.v6i2.1120","url":null,"abstract":"In the modern era of ground robots and flying Drones, the importance of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) cannot go remiss. Through customized sensor package either tethered to a Remote Operated Vehicle or onboard, an AUV is able to conduct tests, surveil, identify and monitor the underwater environment. Machine Learning (ML) and Deep learning with a vast array of algorithms have led to cutting edge results both dynamic and in real-time to accurately represent the underwater environment. To begin with, this paper will present the theoretical choices available for the control architecture which dictates the extent of autonomy of an AUV, followed by application-specific requirements. We will also touch upon the utility of AUVs and robotics for possibilities of underwater human habitation as an alternative to address the increasing scarcity of land. It has also had a tremendous impact in the naval sector, particularly coastal patrolling and safeguarding territorial waters from nefarious activities. The various issues concerning AUVs and robotics, drawn from the research work of researchers and scientists, that are an irritant across applications are also discussed. Notwithstanding, ML with its application-specific and groundbreaking algorithms has given enormous processing power. Therefore, this paper purports to examine how AUVs have made underwater terrain mapping, mineral exploration, disaster management, conservation and restoration of endangered coral reefs possible with increased efficacy and reduced time, thereby becoming the cornerstone reference for further research in this field.","PeriodicalId":54943,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Robotics & Automation","volume":"76 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2020-06-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"86624731","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"计算机科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
S. Redkar, T. Sugar, E. Sinitski, J. Wilken, Mathew A Holgate
{"title":"Phase plane analysis of walking with applications in controlling bipeds and prostheses","authors":"S. Redkar, T. Sugar, E. Sinitski, J. Wilken, Mathew A Holgate","doi":"10.15406/IRATJ.2020.06.00201","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15406/IRATJ.2020.06.00201","url":null,"abstract":"In the Human Machine Integration laboratory, we have been designing wearable robots. For our robotic systems, the user’s walking pattern and intent must be determined to generate appropriate motor outputs. In the past, we have used tunable gait patterns, variable stiffness patterns, and a tibia based controller. In this paper, we focus on understanding human gait and the underlying patterns by studying phase curves. For example, we use the progression of the shank phase angle as a metronome to determine the user’s percent gait cycle. We go one step further by studying the phase angle of the shank as a function of the phase angle of the foot. A signature pattern between the two phase angles is shown. The pattern seems to be invariant to different tasks such as walking, walking quickly, and walking on slopes. In the future, it is hoped that a shank phase angle with a unique orientation and angular speed can be used to determine a unique foot phase angle allowing the generation of appropriate motor outputs.","PeriodicalId":54943,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Robotics & Automation","volume":"6 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2020-02-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"73816475","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"计算机科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Minecraft and coding in education: an overview of effect of gamification","authors":"Massimiliano Minaudo","doi":"10.15406/IRATJ.2020.06.00198","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15406/IRATJ.2020.06.00198","url":null,"abstract":"A noteworthy phenomenon is the appearance of interactive activities with games rooted in math and then also in other disciplines. Digital game-based learning (DGBL) and gamification, however, require different strategies: in the first case, there is a balance between in-class lessons and educational game play, in the second, the purpose is taking elements from games and adding them to lessons. These factors have determined the current success of Minecraft Education Edition up to the challenge between schools with positive results that can be observed online thanks to the sharing and synergistic work of educators and mentors (including myself with direct experiments to become part of this group as mentor for Italy) (Figure 1).","PeriodicalId":54943,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Robotics & Automation","volume":"17 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2020-02-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"86512092","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"计算机科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
P. Lohmander, Olaiya Ao, Oyafajo At, Atayese Mo, Bodunde Jg
{"title":"Dynamics and control of the CO2 level via a differential equation and alternative global emission strategies","authors":"P. Lohmander, Olaiya Ao, Oyafajo At, Atayese Mo, Bodunde Jg","doi":"10.15406/IRATJ.2020.06.00197","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15406/IRATJ.2020.06.00197","url":null,"abstract":"We will investigate if it is possible to develop a theoretical mathematical model of the dynamics of CO2. Such a model should be consistent with fundamental scientific principles. Furthermore, it should be possible to use the model to reproduce historical time series of empirical data. If such a model can be developed, it should be possible to use it also for predictions. Then, the most important application is to investigate how the global CO2 level can be dynamically changed via different emissions strategies.","PeriodicalId":54943,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Robotics & Automation","volume":"31 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2020-01-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81244648","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"计算机科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Survey on Flood Alert System Using IoT","authors":"Prajkta Mohan Ingale, Mayuri Ravindra Mohod, Pallavi Uddhav Wable, Zarina Shaikh","doi":"10.37628/IJRA.V6I2.1172","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37628/IJRA.V6I2.1172","url":null,"abstract":"Dam overflows are a constant threat throughout the year to the India. There are various methods of alerts available; such as the Emergency Broadcast System can alert a user remotely in an efficient and timely manner. The system goal of project is to provide a real- time system able to monitor sudden overflows in dam lots, addressing the concern of water damage to vehicles; creating a personal alert that could reach an end user through their mobile phone using GSM. In this case, the system defines two types of nodes sensing node and sink node. Each sensing node uses a float sensor to monitor the water levels; it will then communicate with neighboring nodes. The sink node is then responsible for sending the received data from the sensors to a control server via mobile communication network using Global System for Mobiles. Database of users which is stored on cloud and flood levels will then be processed and handled by the server, which will send users an email alert that will reach any mobile phone as a text message (SMS). India has agriculture as its primary occupation. In India of the people living in rural areas in India are dependent on agriculture. This calls for planning and strategies to use water sensibly by utilizing the advancements in science and technology. The food production needs to be increased by at least 50% for the projected population growth. Agriculture accounts for 85% of freshwater consumption globally. This leads to the water availability problem and thus calls for a sincere effort in sustainable water usage. There are many systems to save water in various crops, from basic ones to more technologically advanced ones.","PeriodicalId":54943,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Robotics & Automation","volume":" 24","pages":"17-23"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2020-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"72497402","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"计算机科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Fire Fighting Robot Using IoT","authors":"Kirti Kadam","doi":"10.37628/IJRA.V6I2.1170","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37628/IJRA.V6I2.1170","url":null,"abstract":"In the present day, there are fire accidents are increasing rapidly, it becomes very hard for a fireman to save someone’s life. We cannot appoint a person on that accidental place to continuously observe for an accidental fire where the robot can do it very easily. Therefore, in such situation robot comes in picture. Fire fighting robot will detect fire remotely. These robots are mostly useful for industries level where the possibility of accidental fire is more. The Fire fighting robot can detect fire and controlling it automatically by using the gas sensor and temperature sensor. It has gear motors and motor drivers for controlling the movement of the robot. A relay circuit is used to control the pump and when the robot will detect fire then the robot will communicate with the microcontroller (Arduino UNO R3) via Bluetooth module. The fire fighting robot has a water jet spray that is used to sprinkling water. The sprinkler will move easily towards the required direction. At that time if some obstacle will detect when the robot will be moving towards the source of fire, then the robot has capable of avoiding an obstacle. It will provide a Graphical User Interface for Arduino operation using android. It detects obstacles by using ultrasonic sensors up to a range of 80 m. Communication between the robot and Mobile phone will take place via Bluetooth, which has a GUI to control the movement of the robot. When mobile gets connected to the Mobile phone through Bluetooth after that it will set the module name, baud rate. It is feasible to implement Bluetooth communication between Mobile phones and microcontrollers. Android controlled robots can be used easily in today’s busy life such as in the market, using for controlling home systems, companies, etc. Nowadays, the development of apps for Android in Android SDK is easy without any cost.","PeriodicalId":54943,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Robotics & Automation","volume":"1 1","pages":"42-46"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2020-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"80818688","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"计算机科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"AN IMPROVED CONTROL METHOD OF PHASE COMPENSATION FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC GRID-CONNECTED INVERTER","authors":"Li Shengqing, Z. Yuwen, Mingqing Yao, Wu Wenfeng","doi":"10.2316/J.2020.206-5109","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2316/J.2020.206-5109","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":54943,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Robotics & Automation","volume":"109 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2020-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"79197220","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"计算机科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ulka P. Ghosalkar, Chetana T. Baviskar, Shweta D. Gaware, Shraddha Panchal
{"title":"A Study on Multitasking Robot for Military Services","authors":"Ulka P. Ghosalkar, Chetana T. Baviskar, Shweta D. Gaware, Shraddha Panchal","doi":"10.37628/IJRA.V6I2.1171","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37628/IJRA.V6I2.1171","url":null,"abstract":"There are multiple types of robot that are used in security, spying and other applications .A virtual artificial agent or electro-mechanical machine which can be guided through a program or electronic circuitry is called as ROBOT. In case for security, spying i.e. raw agency and other some areas involve a great risk and hence those tasks must be performed by robots. The proposed intelligent robot with camera and other special functions can be operated remotely for monitoring and controlling purpose. Android will be used as advance remote controller for the robot which will be connected through Bluetooth with android phone. The Android provide access to wide range of libraries that can be used to build rich applications and also includes full set of tools that provides high productivity and deep insight for the applications. The Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are open standard specification technology for radio frequency which is directly based on short range connectivity that helps in wireless communication. The data which will be received through Bluetooth in android smart phone is given as input to controller and hence controller will act accordingly.","PeriodicalId":54943,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Robotics & Automation","volume":"12 1","pages":"47-52"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2020-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"86680145","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"计算机科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Aihui Wang, Junfeng Zhang, Xia Wu, Xiaoyu Chen, Yan Wang
{"title":"Adaptive human-like control system design of a lower limb robot using minimum inertial parameters","authors":"Aihui Wang, Junfeng Zhang, Xia Wu, Xiaoyu Chen, Yan Wang","doi":"10.15406/iratj.2019.05.00192","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15406/iratj.2019.05.00192","url":null,"abstract":"Medical studies have shown that appropriate repetitive rehabilitation exercise training can help them realize the recombination of brain nerve function while patients receive drug therapy, so that patients can gradually recover the ability to walk independently,1–2 which not only improves the quality of life of patients but also greatly reduces family and social pressure. Traditional rehabilitation therapists mainly rely on clinical experience to conduct a gait analysis of patients. Although the method is simple, it can only do rough qualitative analysis. Due to lack the accurate, quantitative and controllable data support, it is difficult to ensure the scientificity and effectiveness of patients’ rehabilitation training.","PeriodicalId":54943,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Robotics & Automation","volume":"78 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2019-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"80271418","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"计算机科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Optimal decisions and expected values in two player zero sum games with diagonal game matrixes-explicit functions, general proofs and effects of parameter estimation errors","authors":"P. Lohmander","doi":"10.15406/iratj.2019.05.00193","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15406/iratj.2019.05.00193","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":54943,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Robotics & Automation","volume":"45 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2019-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"74056731","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"计算机科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}