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Economic Development as Problem Solving [PDF]

There has been a vast recent literature which has emphasized the role of human capital and knowledge on the economic growth process. This paper presents a model where the knowledge occurs through solving "problems." These problems which are partially ...
Yaw Nyarko
core  

Fruit use and fruit processing by euphonias, specialized avian frugivores

Oikos, EarlyView.
Euphonias (Neotropical passerines in the genera Euphonia and Chlorophonia) form the quintessential example of a specialized avian frugivore, combining a high reliance on fruit as food and the restriction of fruit taxa exploited. To understand their specialization, we explored the integration of fruit morphological and nutritional traits with their ...
Marco A. Pizo, Paulo H. A. Camargo, Ana C. Crestani, Tobias N. Rojas   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Running sinkage and trim of the DTC container carrier in harmonic sway and yaw motion : open model test data for validation purposes [PDF]

, 2016
Delefortrie, Guillaume, Eloot, Katrien, Lataire, Evert, Vantorre, Marc   +3 more
core   +2 more sources

Comparative Analysis of the Performances of a Nonlinear Observer and Nonlinear Kalman Filters in the Presence of Non‐Gaussian Disturbances

International Journal of Robust and Nonlinear Control, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This paper focuses on state estimation for a fairly general class of systems, involving nonlinear functions and disturbances in both the process dynamics and output equations. A nonlinear observer that satisfies a H∞$$ {\boldsymbol{H}}_{\boldsymbol{\infty}} $$ disturbance attenuation constraint in addition to providing asymptotic stability in ...
Hamidreza Movahedi, Ali Zemouche, Rajesh Rajamani   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

CONCERT: A Modular Reconfigurable Robot for Construction

Journal of Field Robotics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This paper presents CONCERT, a fully reconfigurable modular collaborative robot (cobot) for multiple on‐site operations in a construction site. CONCERT has been designed to support human activities in construction sites by leveraging two main characteristics: high‐power density motors and modularity. In this way, the robot is able to perform a
Luca Rossini, Edoardo Romiti, Arturo Laurenzi, Francesco Ruscelli, Marco Ruzzon, Luca Covizzi, Lorenzo Baccelliere, Stefano Carrozzo, Michael Terzer, Marco Magri, Carlo Morganti, Maolin Lei, Liana Bertoni, Diego Vedelago, Corrado Burchielli, Stefano Cordasco, Luca Muratore, Andrea Giusti, Nikos Tsagarakis   +18 more
wiley   +1 more source

SensHB.Q: A Cost‐Effective Force‐Sensitive Handlebar to Control Omnidirectional Robots and Wheelchairs

Journal of Field Robotics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This paper details the design and development of SensHB.Q, a force‐sensitive handlebar intended for caregivers driving electric‐powered wheelchairs, particularly those with omnidirectional mobility. The same interface can also be used in the future to operate other omnidirectional motorized systems, such as mobile robots, hospital beds, and ...
Luigi Tagliavini, Giuseppe Quaglia
wiley   +1 more source

Why Autonomous Vehicles Are Not Ready Yet: A Multi‐Disciplinary Review of Problems, Attempted Solutions, and Future Directions

Journal of Field Robotics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Personal autonomous vehicles can sense their surrounding environment, plan their route, and drive with little or no involvement of human drivers. Despite the latest technological advancements and the hopeful announcements made by leading entrepreneurs, to date no personal vehicle is approved for road circulation in a “fully” or “semi ...
Xingshuai Dong, Massimiliano Cappuccio, Fady Alnajjar, Luqman Ali, Hamad Al Jassmi, Essam Debie, Milad Ghasrikhouzani, Alessandro Lanteri, Tate McGregor, Oleksandra Molloy, Alice Plebe, Michael Regan, Eduardo Sandoval, Dongmo Zhang   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

Terrain Classification for Planetary Rovers Using Wireless In‐Wheel Sensor Modules and Machine Learning

Journal of Field Robotics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Safe and reliable mobility over different kinds of ground is important for planetary rovers on space missions. Since terrain changes might affect the mobility of the rover, energy consumption, and safety, detecting the type of ground in real‐time is vital.
Md Masrul Khan, Sultan Shaharea, Manseeb M. Mannaf, Shihab Ahemed, Fahim Islam Anik, Md Jarir Hossain, Helal An Nahiyan, Sourav Karmaker   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Cascaded Strategy With Embodied Artificial Intelligence: Forward Kinematics Solutions for CCRobot‐S

Journal of Field Robotics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This paper presents a novel cable‐climbing mechanism: the Collaborative Climbing Robot Squad (CCRobot‐S), a variant of Reconfigurable Cable‐Driven Parallel Robots (R‐CDPR), specifically designed for the inspection and maintenance of stay cables.
Zhenliang Zheng, Yongyuan Xu, Xuchun He, Tin Lun Lam, Ning Ding   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Autonomous Navigation in Large‐Scale Underground Environments Based on a Purely Topological Understanding of Tunnel Networks

Journal of Field Robotics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This work presents a non‐geometrical navigation approach based on a purely topological understanding of underground environments. By conceptualizing subterranean scenarios as a set of tunnels that intersect with each other, and taking a navigation approach based on topological instructions, we simplify the navigation problem to the sequential ...
Lorenzo Cano, Danilo Tardioli, Alejandro R. Mosteo   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source