Results 101 to 110 of about 22,066 (299)

University Scholars Day

open access: yes, 2007
This paper discusses a research study on independence and maneuverability related to regular exercise among non-institutionalized elderly ...
Soltau, Heather, Swan, James H.
core   +2 more sources

Design and control of a single-motor-actuated robotic fish capable of fast swimming and maneuverability

open access: yes, 2016
This paper deals with a novel fast swimming robotic fish capable of high maneuverability and yet with less joints. On the basis of prior work on a single-motor-actuated miniature robotic fish, we mainly stress three aspects: mechanical design, motion ...
Zhang C(张诚)   +2 more
core  

Maneuverability and heading control of compliant biomimetic swimming devices [PDF]

open access: yes, 2007
Thesis (S.B.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, 2007.Includes bibliographical references (leaves 63-64).Biomimetic swimming devices that employ compliant mechanisms have shown promise as an alternative to current ...
Mazumdar, Anirban
core  

Model Tests for Shallow-Water Ship Maneuverability in Three Gorges Reservoir [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
This paper conducts calibration tests on the shallow-water maneuverability of 1:100 ship models for the typical navigation fleets in Three Gorges Reservoir.
Cai Chuang   +5 more
core   +1 more source

Reduced‐Port Versus Multi‐Port Laparoscopic Colectomy for Colorectal Cancer: A Systematic Review, Meta‐Analysis, and Meta‐Regression

open access: yesAnnals of Gastroenterological Surgery, EarlyView.
Reduced‐port laparoscopic colectomy (RPLC) for colorectal cancer offers modest intraoperative benefits, including shorter operative time and lower blood loss, while maintaining comparable postoperative recovery, lymph node yield, and complication rates to multi‐port laparoscopic colectomy (MPLC).
Ayesha Shaukat   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Essential Updates in the Surgical Management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Current Topics From 2024 to Mid‐2026

open access: yesAnnals of Gastroenterological Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Inflammatory bowel disease management has undergone a major transformation with the introduction of treat‐to‐target strategies and highly effective biologic and small‐molecule therapies. Although these advances have reduced the overall requirement for surgery, operative intervention remains essential for selected patients with ulcerative ...
Yoshiki Okita   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

A comparison of ship maneuverability models to approximate ship navigation trajectories

open access: yes, 2021
For optimal control of unmanned surface vehicles (USVs), it is essential to understand the maneuverability of the USVs. In this study, two well-recognized maneuverability models are compared for their capability to predict the trajectories of a ...
Daiyong, Zhang   +2 more
core  

A Review on Recent Trends of Bioinspired Soft Robotics: Actuators, Control Methods, Materials Selection, Sensors, Challenges, and Future Prospects

open access: yesAdvanced Intelligent Systems, Volume 7, Issue 3, March 2025.
This article reviews the current state of bioinspired soft robotics. The article discusses soft actuators, soft sensors, materials selection, and control methods used in bioinspired soft robotics. It also highlights the challenges and future prospects of this field.
Abhirup Sarker   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Investigation of Twin-Screw Naval Ships Maneuverability Behavior

open access: yes, 2012
The problem of ship maneuverability has currently reached a significant consideration, both for merchant ships, with the adoption of IMO standards, and naval ships, with the production of various documents by NATO Specialist Teams.
Di Mascio A   +3 more
core  

Robust Reinforcement Learning Control Framework for a Quadrotor Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Using Critic Neural Network

open access: yesAdvanced Intelligent Systems, Volume 7, Issue 3, March 2025.
Quadrotor unmanned aerial vehicle control is critical to maintain flight safety and efficiency, especially when facing external disturbances and model uncertainties. This article presents a robust reinforcement learning control scheme to deal with these challenges.
Yu Cai   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Home - About - Disclaimer - Privacy