-
Article
Precise trajectory tracking of mecanum-wheeled omnidirectional mobile robots via a novel fixed-time sliding mode control approach
This paper proposes a novel fixed-time sliding mode control approach for trajectory-tracking tasks of a mecanum-wheeled omnidirectional mobile robot. First, the idea of two-phase attractors is introduced into ...
-
Article
Open AccessDesign and Control of a Flexure-Based Dual Stage Piezoelectric Micropositioner
In the field of advanced manufacturing technology, there is a growing need for high-precision micro/nano positioners. The traditional single stage actuated positioners have encountered performance limitation i...
-
Article
Cenozoic eastward growth of the Tibetan Plateau controlled by tearing of the Indian slab
Formation of the Tibetan Plateau is generally ascribed to the Cenozoic India–Asia collision. However, the origin of along-strike deformation of the Indian mantle lithosphere, especially beneath the eastern Tib...
-
Article
Open AccessElectric powered wheelchair control using user-independent classification methods based on surface electromyography signals
Wheelchairs are one of the most popular assistive technology (AT) among individuals with motor impairments due to their comfort and mobility. People with finger problems may find it difficult to operate wheelc...
-
Article
Open AccessMaize-legume intercrop** achieves yield advantages by improving leaf functions and dry matter partition
Intercrop** can obtain yield advantages, but the mechanism of yield advantages of maize-legume intercrop** is still unclear. Then, we explored the effects of crop** systems and N input on yield advantage...
-
Article
Open AccessSimulation-Based Method for the Calculation of Passenger Flow Distribution in an Urban Rail Transit Network Under Interruption
In the extensive urban rail transit network, interruptions will lead to service delays on the current line and spread to other lines, forcing many passengers to wait, detour, or even give up their trips. This ...
-
Article
Open AccessBiochar and biofertilizer reduced nitrogen input and increased soybean yield in the maize soybean relay strip intercrop** system
Applying Biochar (BC) or biofertilizers (BF) are potential approaches to reduce the nitrogen input and mitigate soil degradation in the maize soybean relay strip intercrop** system (IS). In 2019 and 2020, a ...
-
Article
Open AccessFinite-time tracking control for nonholonomic wheeled mobile robot using adaptive fast nonsingular terminal sliding mode
System uncertainties and external disturbances are the major causes of the trajectory tracking performance degradation in nonholonomic wheeled mobile robots (NWMRs). In this article, an adaptive fast nonsingul...
-
Article
Special issue on computational intelligence-based modeling, control and estimation in modern mechatronic systems
-
Article
Enhanced myoelectric control against arm position change with weighted recursive Gaussian process
In the last decade, there has been huge advancement in biomechatronic systems by the integration of pattern recognition and regression algorithms. In many myoelectric control studies, high accuracy in estimati...
-
Reference Work Entry In depth
Real-Time Control Systems with Applications in Mechatronics
In this chapter, the basic ideas of real-time control systems with applications in mechatronics will be discussed. The chapter starts with the introduction of a real-time system (RTS), real-time operating syst...
-
Article
Introduction to the focused section on new trends in modelling and simulation for intelligent robotics
Advanced functional materials, drives and transmissions, sensors and mechanisms provide solid foundations for develo** intelligent robots, for which modelling and simulation tools have contributed greatly to...
-
Article
Affinity-Guided Isolation and Identification of Procyanidin B2 from Mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana L.) Rinds and its In Vitro LPS Binding and Neutralization Activities
Garcinia mangostana L. (mangosteen) is a tropical fruit that has been used for medicinal purposes in Southeast Asia for centuries. With an interest in its applications to treat infection, we sought to investigate...
-
Article
Leakage-type adaptive state and disturbance observers for uncertain nonlinear systems
This paper proposes a novel adaptive observer technique for estimating the state and disturbance of uncertain nonlinear systems. To remove the knowledge of the upper bounds of the disturbance and its derivativ...
-
Living Reference Work Entry In depth
Real-Time Control Systems with Applications in Mechatronics
In this chapter, the basic ideas of real-time control systems with applications in mechatronics will be discussed. The chapter starts with the introduction of a real-time system (RTS), real-time operating syst...
-
Article
Porphyry Cu deposits linked to episodic growth of an underlying parental magma chamber
Saindak is one of the typical porphyry Cu deposits (PCDs) in the Chagai magmatic arc in Pakistan. Ore-forming porphyries at Saindak PCD are mainly composed of tonalite. Here, we use geochemistry of apatite enc...
-
Article
A new intelligent pattern classifier based on deep-thinking
A new intelligent pattern classifier based on the human being’s thinking logics is developed in this paper, aiming to approximate the optimal design process and avoid the matrix inverse computation in conventi...
-
Article
Fast nonsingular terminal sliding mode control for permanent-magnet linear motor via ELM
In this paper, a novel fast nonsingular terminal sliding mode (FNTSM) control strategy using extreme learning machine (ELM) is proposed for permanent-magnet linear motor systems. It is shown that the developed...
-
Article
Extreme-learning-machine-based FNTSM control strategy for electronic throttle
A novel extreme-learning-machine-based robust control scheme for automotive electronic throttle systems with uncertain dynamics is presented in this paper. It is shown that the well-known extreme learning mach...
-
Chapter and Conference Paper
A Robust and Dynamically Enhanced Neural Predictive Model for Foreign Exchange Rate Prediction
In today’s highly interlinked international economy, accurate and timely real-time predictions of foreign exchange (fx) market offer tremendous business, social and political values to our community. In this w...
