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A Proposal for a Multi-Drive Heterogeneous Modular Pipe- Inspection Micro-Robot [PDF]

, 2008
This paper presents the architecture used to develop a micro-robot for narrow pipes inspection. Both the electromechanical design and the control scheme will be described. In pipe environments it is very useful to have a method to retrieve information of
Brunete González, Alberto, Torres Matesanz, José Emilio, Hernando Gutiérrez, Miguel, Gambao Galán, Ernesto   +3 more
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Technological and Functional Developments in Wet Cleaning Robots for Household Usage

Applied Sciences
Wet cleaning robots have seen a boost in popularity in recent years, with notable impact on their technical features and portfolio of functionalities. To improve cleaning results as well as to create unique selling points, robot manufacturers introduce ...
Joachim Seibeck, Sebastian Tietz, Madeline Braun, Markus Schmid, Benjamin Eilts   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Modeling and Analysis of hHoneycomb—A Polyhex Inspired Reconfigurable Tiling Robot

Energies, 2019
hHoneycomb, a self-reconfigurable cleaning robot, is designed based on tiling theory, to overcome the significant challenges experienced by the fixed morphology cleaning robot.
Rizuwana Parween, Yuyao Shi, Karthikeyan Parasuraman, Ayyalusami Vengadesh, Vinu Sivanantham, Sriharsha Ghanta, Rajesh Elara Mohan   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

The role of venture‐financed startups in innovation for US agriculture

American Journal of Agricultural Economics, EarlyView.
Abstract To evaluate the role played by startup companies in the innovation ecosystem of US agriculture, we compile a unique dataset of 6024 new entrants founded 1987–2019 that details their financing lifecycles, annual economic performance, and patenting activities.
Gregory D. Graff, Charles A. W. de Grazia, Nicholas E. Rada   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Chemical cleaning of potable water membranes: A review [PDF]

, 2010
The literature on chemical cleaning of polymeric hollow fibre ultrafiltration and microfiltration membranes used in the filtration of water for municipal water supply is reviewed. The review considers the chemical cleaning mechanism, and the perceived
Porcelli, Nicandro, Judd, Simon J.
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Looking back on childhood experiences of homelessness: Stories of ongoing residential instability and resilience

American Journal of Community Psychology, EarlyView.
Abstract Families' experience of homelessness is typically examined from the perspective of parents during or shortly after a shelter stay. Parents complain about rules, surveillance, crowding, and challenges to parenting in both homeless shelters and in doubling up with other households (sharing the others' homes), and relief when they attain their ...
Marybeth Shinn, Emma J. Sacks, Kayla Fike   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Algorithms for Mobile Robot Localization and Mapping, Incorporating Detailed Noise Modeling and Multi-scale Feature Extraction [PDF]

, 2006
Mobile robot localization and mapping in unknown environments is a fundamental requirement for effective autonomous navigation. Three different approaches to localization and mapping are presented.
Pfister, Samuel Thomas
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COMPACT FLOOR CLEANING ROBOT

INTERANTIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH IN ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT
This paper presents the design and development of a compact floor cleaning robot intended for efficient residential cleaning. The robot utilizes an ESP32 microcontroller and ultrasonic sensors to detect obstacles and navigate various floor types. The compact design allows it to reach tight spaces, ensuring thorough cleaning.
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Multivariate Analysis of Hematological Stress Biomarkers and Welfare Domains in Organic and Intensive Pig Farming in Italy: A Pilot Study

Animal Research and One Health, EarlyView.
Intensive or organic farming systems may expose pigs to management or environmental challenges. Our preliminary results concluded that organic farming might enhance adaptive immune function, showing that improvements in welfare can translate into measurable immunological benefits, based on the correlation between welfare assessment and physiological ...
Dorotea Ippolito, Talal Hassan, Antonio Marco Maisano, Stefania Bergagna, Cecilia Guasco, Barbara Miniscalco, Martina Tarantola, Elena Colombino, Claudio Caruso, Ahsan Muhammad, Silvia Mioletti, Laura Tomassone, Massimiliano Tursi, Cristina Vercelli, Giovanni Loris Alborali, Maria Teresa Capucchio   +15 more
wiley   +1 more source

Autonomous House Floor Cleaning Robot

International Journal of Recent Technology and Engineering, 2019
The biggest household issue is the cleaning of house or surrounding are without wasting much time but the cleaning process is laborious and time taking process, but for maintaining hygiene in house, house must be cleaned regularly. So, for keeping in mind this issue in this paper an autonomous cleaning robot is discussed, this robot works on predefined
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