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Improving the Robustness of Visual Teach‐and‐Repeat Navigation Using Drift Error Correction and Event‐Based Vision for Low‐Light Environments

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
Visual teach‐and‐repeat (VTR) navigation allows robots to learn and follow routes without building a full metric map. We show that navigation accuracy for VTR can be improved by integrating a topological map with error‐drift correction based on stereo vision.
Fuhai Ling, Ze Huang, Tony J. Prescott
wiley   +1 more source

Influence of insulating materials on green building rating system results [PDF]

, 2016
This paper analyzes the impact of a change in the thermal insulating material on both the energy and environmental performance of a building, evaluated through two different green building assessment methods: Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
BISEGNA, Fabio, Claudia, Guattari, Francesco, Asdrubali, Francesco, Bianchi, Luca, Evangelisti, MATTONI, BENEDETTA, Paola, Gori, Sara, Sambuco   +7 more
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TreeSpider: In‐Canopy Exploration With Tether‐Based Aerial Modular Arms

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
A tethered drone with perching arms and a 360° ring enables unprecedented maneuverability within dense forest canopies. By dynamically adjusting tether length and decoupling pitch from the frame, it navigates between branches, senses multiple trees, and interacts physically with foliage.
Luca Romanello, Tian Lan, Salaheldin Hassan, Maximilian Leutschafft, Erdem Ekinci, Sophie F. Armanini, Mirko Kovac, Basaran Bahadir Kocer   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Multimodal Locomotion in Insect‐Inspired Microrobots: A Review of Strategies for Aerial, Surface, Aquatic, and Interfacial Motion

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
This review identifies key design considerations for insect‐inspired microrobots capable of multimodal locomotion. To draw inspiration, biological and robotic strategies for moving in air, on water surfaces, and underwater are examined, along with approaches for crossing the air–water interface.
Mija Jovchevska, Kaushik Jayaram, Nicole Xu   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Investigating the filtration performance and service life of vehicle cabin air filters in China

Environment International
To protect occupants in vehicle cabin environments from the health risks of high concentrations of particulate matter (PM), it is important to install vehicle cabin air filter (VCAF) to eliminate PM.
Chenhua Wang, Junjie Liu, Mingtong He, Jing Xu, Huipeng Liao   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Exposure to Household Air Pollution from Biomass Cookstoves and Blood Pressure Among Women in Rural Honduras: A Cross‐Sectional Study [PDF]

, 2018
Growing evidence links household air pollution exposure from biomass cookstoves with elevated blood pressure. We assessed cross‐sectional associations of 24‐hour mean concentrations of personal and kitchen fine particulate matter (PM2.5), black carbon ...
Africano, Sebastian, Bachand, Annette, Benka-Coker, Megan L., Brook, Robert D., Clark, Maggie L., Good, Nicholas, Koehler, Kirsten, L\u27Orange, Christian, Nelson, Tracy L., Osorto Pinel, Anibal B., Peel, Jennifer L., Rajkumar, Sarah, Reynolds, Stephen J., Volckens, John, Young, Bonnie N.   +14 more
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Compliant Pneumatic Feet with Real‐Time Stiffness Adaptation for Humanoid Locomotion

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
A compliant pneumatic foot with real‐time variable stiffness enables humanoid robots to adapt to changing terrains. Using onboard vision and pressure control, the foot modulates stiffness within each gait cycle, reducing impact forces and improving balance. The design, cast in soft silicone with embedded air chambers and Kevlar wrapping, offers durable,
Irene Frizza, Hiroshi Kaminaga, Philippe Fraisse, Gentiane Venture   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Home is Where the Health Is: The Convergence of Environmental Justice, Affordable Housing, and Green Building [PDF]

, 2013
The issues this paper discusses–housing affordability, environmental equity, indoor and outdoor air quality, responsible use of natural resources, transportation and neighborhood character–are all connected.
Foy, Kevin C.
core   +2 more sources

Top‐Down Fabricated Wood‐Derived Pressure and Strain Sensors: A Review

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
This review focuses on wood‐derived pressure/strain sensors fabricated via top‐down strategies. It analyzes wood's structural composition, examines processing techniques, discusses sensor types and sensing mechanisms, and reviews existing research. The article concludes with future directions for enhancing performance and scalability.
Yi Ren, Fuyao Liu, Yanan Zhong, Shengbo Ge, Zhipeng Shi, Siling Lin, Hongli Song, Yingying Zhang, Wei Fan   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Rapid CFD Prediction Based on Machine Learning Surrogate Model in Built Environment: A Review

Fluids
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) is regarded as an important tool for analyzing the flow field, thermal environment, and air quality around the built environment.
Rui Mao, Yuer Lan, Linfeng Liang, Tao Yu, Minhao Mu, Wenjun Leng, Zhengwei Long   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source