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On Synchronous and Asynchronous Monitor Instrumentation for Actor-based systems

, 2015
We study the impact of synchronous and asynchronous monitoring instrumentation on runtime overheads in the context of a runtime verification framework for actor-based systems.
Cassar, Ian, Francalanza, Adrian
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Learning Highly Dynamic Skills Transition for Quadruped Jumping Through Constrained Space

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
A quadruped robot masters dynamic jumps through constrained spaces with animal‐inspired moves and intelligent vision control. This hierarchical learning approach combines imitation of biological agility with real‐time trajectory planning. Although legged animals are capable of performing explosive motions while traversing confined spaces, replicating ...
Zeren Luo, Jiahui Zhang, Yimin Han, Ji Ma, Minghao Lu, Ioannis Havoutis, Peng Lu   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Collision‐Resilient Winged Drones Enabled by Tensegrity Structures

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
Based on structures of birds such as the woodpeck, this article presents the collision‐resilient aerial robot, SWIFT. SWIFT leverages tensegrity structures in the fuselage and wings which allow it to undergo large deformations in a crash, without sustaining damage. Experiments show that SWIFT can reduce impact forces by 70% over conventional structures.
Omar Aloui, Raphael Zufferey, William Stewart, Mohammad Askari, Simon Jeger, Dario Floreano   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Soft Robotic Snake with Tunable Undulatory Gait for Efficient Underwater Locomotion

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
This study designs an underwater soft snake robot using 3D‐printed soft actuators, controlled by specific signals to generate sinusoidal undulation. Results show a positive correlation between speed and swing amplitude, with optimal performance at 2/3π phase offset, PLA tail, 1.2 voltage growth rate, and 6s undulation period achieving a maximum speed ...
Huichen Ma, Junjie Zhou, Raye Yeow
wiley   +1 more source

Spatial-temporal clustering analysis of yaws on Lihir Island, Papua New Guinea to enhance planning and implementation of eradication programs. [PDF]

PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2018
BACKGROUND:In the global program for the eradication of yaws, assessments of the prevalence of the disease are used to decide where to initiate mass treatment.
Eric Q Mooring, Oriol Mitjà, Megan B Murray   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Yaws [PDF]

, 2017
Introduction Yaws, caused by Treponema pallidum ssp. pertenue, is endemic in parts of West Africa, Southeast Asia and the Pacific. The WHO has launched a campaign based on mass treatment with azithromycin, to eradicate yaws by 2020.
Asiedu, Kingsley B., Mabey, David C., Marks, Michael, Mitjà, Oriol, Solomon, Anthony W.   +4 more
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Nonlocomotory Robotic Strategies for Dynamic Rotation Control in Terrestrial Robots: A Review

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
Terrestrial robots increasingly require rapid body rotation to maintain stability and agility in complex environments. This review shows nonlocomotory rotational control strategies that operate without ground contact, including reaction wheels, tails, bars, limbs, and thrusters.
Y. Liang, J. An, X. Zheng, D. Wang, S. Wang, X. Wang, P. Zhu, J. Pei, S. Li, J. Paripurana, Y. Han, Z. Tang, X. Gan, Q. He, X. Ma   +14 more
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MGDP: Mastering a Generalized Depth Perception Model for Quadruped Locomotion

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Perception‐based Deep Reinforcement Learning (DRL) controllers demonstrate impressive performance on challenging terrains. However, existing controllers still face core limitations, struggling to achieve both terrain generality and platform transferability, and are constrained by high computational overhead and sensitivity to sensor noise.
Yinzhao Dong, Ji Ma, Yidan Lu, Jiahui Zhang, Wanyue Li, Yeke Chen, Teng Zhang, Xuechao Chen, Zhangguo Yu, Peng Lu   +9 more
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Haemophilus ducreyi as a cause of skin ulcers in children from a yaws-endemic area of Papua New Guinea: a prospective cohort study

The Lancet Global Health, 2014
Background: Skin infections with ulceration are a major health problem in countries of the south Pacific region. Yaws, caused by Treponema pallidum subspecies pertenue and diagnosed by the presence of skin ulcers and a reactive syphilis serology, is one ...
Dr. Oriol Mitjà, MD, Prof. Sheila A Lukehart, PhD, Gideon Pokowas, HEO, Penias Moses, HEO, August Kapa, BSc, Charmie Godornes, BSc, Jennifer Robson, MD, Sarah Cherian, MD, Wendy Houinei, HEO, Walter Kazadi, MD, Prof. Peter Siba, PhD, Elisa de Lazzari, MSc, Quique Bassat, MD   +12 more
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Robust Reinforcement Learning Control Framework for a Quadrotor Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Using Critic Neural Network

Advanced 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, Yefeng Yang, Tao Huang, Boyang Li   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source