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Feasibility study for estimating the offshore shear layer from on shore measurements [PDF]

, 2011
This paper presents an open source computational fluid dynamics (CFD) study of air flow over a complex terrain. The open source C++ toolbox OpenFOAM has been used for the CFD analysis and the terrain considered is a scale model of Berlengas Island, which
Fabre, Sylvie, Mikkelsen, Torben, Oldroyd, Andrew, Scanlon, Thomas, Stickland, Matthew   +4 more
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Recent Advances of Slip Sensors for Smart Robotics

Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.
This review summarizes recent progress in robotic slip sensors across mechanical, electrical, thermal, optical, magnetic, and acoustic mechanisms, offering a comprehensive reference for the selection of slip sensors in robotic applications. In addition, current challenges and emerging trends are identified to advance the development of robust, adaptive,
Xingyu Zhang, Liao Wu, Shuai He, Zhao Sha, Yuwan Huang, Shuying Wu, Dewei Chu, Chun H. Wang, Shuhua Peng   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Using computational learning for non-melanoma skin cancer and actinic keratosis near-infrared hyperspectral signature classification

Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy
Background: The early detection of Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer (NMSC) is essential to ensure patients receive the most effective treatment. Diagnostic screening tools for NMSC are crucial due to high confusion rates with other types of skin lesions, such as
Lloyd A. Courtenay, Inés Barbero-García, Saray Martínez-Lastras, Susana Del Pozo, Miriam Corral, Diego González-Aguilera   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Learning Highly Dynamic Skills Transition for Quadruped Jumping Through Constrained Space

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
A quadruped robot masters dynamic jumps through constrained spaces with animal‐inspired moves and intelligent vision control. This hierarchical learning approach combines imitation of biological agility with real‐time trajectory planning. Although legged animals are capable of performing explosive motions while traversing confined spaces, replicating ...
Zeren Luo, Jiahui Zhang, Yimin Han, Ji Ma, Minghao Lu, Ioannis Havoutis, Peng Lu   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Multiobjective Codesign Optimization of a Planar Pneumatic Artificial Muscle‐Based Snake‐Like Robot for Enhanced Agility and Energy Efficiency

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
A codesign multiobjective optimization framework was developed to enhance the morphology and controller of a snake‐like robot driven by artificial muscles. It improved planar locomotion, agility, and power efficiency. The approach optimized link geometry and controller gains, revealing that shorter muscles near joints and longer linkages maximize ...
Ayla Valles, Mahdi Haghshenas‐Jaryani
wiley   +1 more source

Stable Imitation of Multigait and Bipedal Motions for Quadrupedal Robots Over Uneven Terrains

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
How are quadrupedal robots empowered to execute complex navigation tasks, including multigait and bipedal motions? Challenges in stability and real‐world adaptation persist, especially with uneven terrains and disturbances. This article presents an imitation learning framework that enhances adaptability and robustness by incorporating long short‐term ...
Erdong Xiao, Yinzhao Dong, Ji Ma, Peng Lu   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Contribution of the Thin and Dense Cloud to the Microphysical Properties of Ice Clouds over the Tibetan Plateau and Its Surrounding Regions

Atmosphere
The vertical structure and optical–microphysical properties of ice clouds determine their radiative effects. With an average altitude above 3000 m above mean sea level (AMSL) and unique thermal circulation, the Tibetan Plateau forms ice clouds with ...
Hongke Cai, Fangneng Li, Quanliang Chen, Yaqin Mao, Chong Shi   +4 more
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Modulus‐Switchable Miniature Robots for Biomedical Applications: A Review

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
Materials, robot designs, proof‐of‐concept functions, and biomedical applications of modulus‐switchable miniature robots. Miniature soft robots have shown great potential in biomedical applications due to their excellent controllability and suitable mechanical properties in biological environments.
Chunyun Wei, Yibin Wang, Jiangfan Yu
wiley   +1 more source

When Winds Collide With Precipitation: Dominance of Anthropogenic Forcing in Escalating Compound Extremes Over Southeast Asia

Geophysical Research Letters
Compound wind and precipitation extremes (CWPEs) pose significant threats to natural resources and the socio‐economic security. This study investigates the projected changes and driving factors of CWPEs over Southeast Asia (SEA) based on Coupled Model ...
Yifei Jiang, Fei Ge, Quanliang Chen, Klaus Fraedrich, Qichang Tan   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Women, sport and the media: A complex terrain [PDF]

, 2008
In this chapter I examine coverage of women’s sport, exposing the ways in which the sports media can simultaneously challenge and reinforce dominant assumptions that sport is primarily a male domain.
Bruce, Toni
core   +1 more source