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Interpreting Fajr Ṣādiq Observations for Dawn Prayer Time Determination: A Comparative Atmospheric Framework Using Köppen Classification in Indonesia

Asy-Syari'ah
Accurate determination of the dawn prayer (ṣubḥ) time is dependent on the correct identification of fajr ṣādiq. Regardless of this fact, observational results remain inconsistent, owing to differences in observational methods and atmospheric conditions.
Ahmad Adib Rofiuddin, Afiif Noor, Citra Rizky Lestari, M Nur Iskandar Fajri, Muhammad Zainal Mawahib   +4 more
doaj   +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

TacScope: A Miniaturized Vision‐Based Tactile Sensor for Surgical Applications

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
TacScope is a compact, vision‐based tactile sensor designed for robot‐assisted surgery. By leveraging a curved elastomer surface with pressure‐sensitive particle redistribution, it captures high‐resolution 3D tactile feedback. TacScope enables accurate tumor detection and shape classification beneath soft tissue phantoms, offering a scalable, low‐cost ...
Md Rakibul Islam Prince, Sheeraz Athar, Pokuang Zhou, Yu She   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Multimodal Engagement Assessment in Children During Invented Story Paradigm With a Social Robot

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
A multimodal framework is proposed to assess children's engagement during storytelling interactions with a social robot. Gaze, physiological, and behavioral data are combined and validated against observer ratings. An automated gaze‐labeling strategy is introduced, and supervised classifiers achieve high accuracy. The study supports scalable engagement
Laura Fiorini, Elena Adelucci, Stefano Scatigna, Lorenzo Pugi, Alice Bruni, Benedetta Carotenuto, Chiara Pecini, Filippo Cavallo   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Light Pollution in the City of Zagreb, December 2010 Through July 2011

Rudarsko-geološko-naftni Zbornik, 2015
Light pollution can be defined as an increase in the amount of the light levels in the environment caused by the human activity. Although a part of the electromagnetic spectrum just as e.g.
Indramani Sharma, Ana Mostečak, Željko Andreić   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

ChicGrasp: Imitation‐Learning‐Based Customized Dual‐Jaw Gripper Control for Manipulation of Delicate, Irregular Bio‐Products

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
Automated poultry processing lines still rely on humans to lift slippery, easily bruised carcasses onto a shackle conveyor. Deformability, anatomical variance, and hygiene rules make conventional suction and scripted motions unreliable. We present ChicGrasp, an end‐to‐end hardware‐software co‐designed imitation learning framework, to offer a ...
Amirreza Davar, Zhengtong Xu, Siavash Mahmoudi, Pouya Sohrabipour, Chaitanya Pallerla, Yu She, Wan Shou, Philip Glen Crandall, Dongyi Wang   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

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

Machine-Learning-Based Monitoring of Night Sky Brightness Using Sky Quality Meters and Multi-Source Remote Sensing

Remote Sensing
With the rapid pace of urbanization, light pollution has emerged as a critical environmental issue. Evaluating and managing light pollution effectively is challenging, as traditional monitoring methods often fail to capture its spatial distribution and ...
Siyue Zheng, Yanrong Chen, Anwar Eziz, Alishir Kurban, Tim Van de Voorde, Philippe De Maeyer   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Data‐Driven Bulldozer Blade Control for Autonomous Terrain Leveling

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
A simulation‐driven framework for autonomous bulldozer leveling is presented, combining high‐fidelity terramechanics simulation with a neural‐network‐based reduced‐order model. Gradient‐based optimization enables efficient, low‐level blade control that balances leveling quality and operation time.
Harry Zhang, Ganesh Arivoli, Huzaifa Unjhawala, Luning Bakke, Radu Serban, Dan Negrut   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Decade-Long Photometric Observations of Light Pollution and Cloud Effects on Night Sky Brightness in Hong Kong

Remote Sensing
This study examines how night sky brightness (NSB) in Hong Kong has evolved over the past decade. It combines recent datasets covering 2019–2023 with the earlier dataset analyzed in a previous study (2010–2013).
Chu Wing So, Chun Shing Jason Pun, Shengjie Liu   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source