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Rapid 3D reconstruction of constant-diameter straight pipelines via single-view perspective projection

Frontiers in Physics
Regular inspections of pipelines are of great significance to ensure their long-term safe and stable operation, and the rapid 3D reconstruction of constant-diameter straight pipelines (CDSP) based on monocular images plays a crucial role in tasks such as
Jiasui Yao, Jiasui Yao, Xiaoqi Cheng, Xiaoqi Cheng, Haishu Tan, Haishu Tan, Xiaosong Li, Hengxing Zhao, Hengxing Zhao   +8 more
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3D Printing of Soft Robotic Systems: Advances in Fabrication Strategies and Future Trends

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
Collectively, this review systematically examines 3D‐printed soft robotics, encompassing material selections, function integration, and manufacturing methodologies. Meanwhile, fabrication strategies are analyzed in order of increasing complexity, highlighting persistent challenges with proposed solutions.
Changjiang Liu, Bin Cui, Xumin Huang, Xiaoyu (Rayne) Zheng, T. Thang Vo‐Doan, Ruirui Qiao   +5 more
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Monitoring and Analyzing Driver Physiological States Based on Automotive Electronic Identification and Multimodal Biometric Recognition Methods

Algorithms
In an intelligent driving environment, monitoring the physiological state of drivers is crucial for ensuring driving safety. This paper proposes a method for monitoring and analyzing driver physiological characteristics by combining electronic vehicle ...
Shengpei Zhou, Nanfeng Zhang, Qin Duan, Xiaosong Liu, Jinchao Xiao, Li Wang, Jingfeng Yang   +6 more
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Design and optimal springs stiffness estimation of a Modular OmniCrawler in-pipe climbing Robot

, 2017
This paper discusses the design of a novel compliant in-pipe climbing modular robot for small diameter pipes. The robot consists of a kinematic chain of 3 OmniCrawler modules with a link connected in between 2 adjacent modules via compliant joints. While
Krishna, K. Madhava, Sachdeva, Enna, Sarkar, Abhishek, Singh, Akash   +3 more
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A Review on Sensor Technologies, Control Approaches, and Emerging Challenges in Soft Robotics

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
This review provides an introspective of sensors and controllers in soft robotics. Initially describing the current sensing methods, then moving on to the control methods utilized, and finally ending with challenges and future directions in soft robotics focusing on the material innovations, sensor fusion, and embedded intelligence for sensors and ...
Ean Lovett, Maxwell Hammond, Niloufar Seyfi, Amirreza Fahim Golestaneh, Venanzio Cichella, Caterina Lamuta   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Soft Actuators Integrated with Control and Power Units: Approaching Wireless Autonomous Soft Robots

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
Soft robots exhibit significant development potential in various applications. However, there are still key technical challenges regarding material improvement, structure design and components integration. This review focuses on the development and challenge of soft actuators, power components, and control components in untethered intelligent soft ...
Renwu Shi, Feifei Pan, Xiaobin Ji
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Road Crack Detection Using Deep Convolutional Neural Network and Adaptive Thresholding

, 2019
Crack is one of the most common road distresses which may pose road safety hazards. Generally, crack detection is performed by either certified inspectors or structural engineers. This task is, however, time-consuming, subjective and labor-intensive.
Bocus, Mohammud Junaid, Cheng, Shanshan, Fan, Rui, Jiao, Jianhao, Liu, Ming, Ma, Fulong, Wang, Li, Zhu, Yilong   +7 more
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Multidirectional Motion Strategy of Miniature Water Surface Robot Actuated by Single Exciter

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
A novel multidirectional motion strategy on the water surface based on a single exciter is proposed, and a single‐exciter single‐plate module is developed for actuation. The driving forces generation mechanism of the module is revealed from the perspective of the asymmetric surface wave field.
Haoxuan He, Dehong Wang, Jing Li, Shijing Zhang, Yingxiang Liu   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Identifying Physical Interactions in Contact‐Based Robot Manipulation for Learning from Demonstration

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
Robots can learn manipulation tasks from human demonstrations. This work proposes a versatile method to identify the physical interactions that occur in a demonstration, such as sequences of different contacts and interactions with mechanical constraints.
Alex Harm Gert‐Jan Overbeek, Herman van der Kooij, Douwe Dresscher, Mark Vlutters   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Current status and trends in the development of inspection technologies and equipment for heavy-haul railway infrastructure [PDF]

Railway Sciences
PurposeThis paper aims to systematically review the evolution of inspection technologies and equipment for heavy-haul railway infrastructure, with a focus on China’s Shuohuang Railway and Daqin Railway.
Bin Kong, Mao Li, Hao Ding, Shuchun Qi, Yekun Wang   +4 more
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