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David Sanders
Engineering
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Intelligent Sensors for Intelligent Systems: Fault Tolerant Measurement Methods for Intelligent Strain Gauge Pressure Sensors
A new method is described for measuring an existing pressure transducer with greater potential for analysis. The new method has the potential to allow more comprehensive and early detection of sensor faults. T...
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Intelligent Assistive Sensors and Smart Systems for the Control and Analysis of Driver Reaction Times
Intelligent assistive sensors and smart systems for powered wheelchairs are presented and used to analyze ways to improve mobility and enhance the quality of life of powered wheelchair users. Time-delays are i...
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Intelligent Control of a Semi-autonomous Assistive Vehicle
A control system for a powered wheelchair is described. The wheelchair is equipped with sensors to help a disabled user to steer their wheelchair. An innovative intelligent control schemes is presented. A mode...
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Facial Recognition Software for Identification of Powered Wheelchair Users
The research presented in this paper investigates the use of facial recognition software as a potential system to identify powered wheelchair users. Facial recognition offers advantages over other biometric sy...
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A Neuro-Fuzzy Model for Fault Detection, Prediction and Analysis for a Petroleum Refinery
The paper describes data fusion using a neuro-fuzzy system for fault detection, prediction, and analysis of petroleum refining operations and other process industries. The model described in this paper involve...
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Are Human Drivers a Liability or an Asset?
This paper investigates the relationship between near misses and human error that leads to a collision. A Smart wheelchair that can detect obstacles is used as an example. Many collisions are the fault of the ...
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One Shot Learning Approach to Identify Drivers
This paper presents a new approach to identify users of shared powered mobility platfroms using One Shot learning algorithm. An electronic circuit is created using a Raspberry Pi and a camera module. Python pr...
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Intelligent User Interface to Control a Powered Wheelchair Using Infrared Sensors
This paper presents a new system to steer a powered wheelchair using a Sharp IR sensor and a Raspberry Pi. Interviews with occupational therapists, helpers and carers at Chailey Heritage Foundation/School reve...
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Open AccessThe effect of cryogenic machining of S2 glass fibre composite on the hole form and dimensional tolerances
S2 glass fibre reinforced epoxy composites are widely used in aeronautical applications owing to their excellent strength to weight ratio. Drilling glass fibres can be cumbersome due to their abrasive nature a...
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Management of Compressed Air to Reduce Energy Consumption Using Intelligent Systems
This research investigated the use of intelligent systems for reducing energy consumption in compressed air systems. An initial literature review has been completed and mathematical models that describe typica...
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Intelligent Monitoring Using Hazard Identification Technique and Multi-sensor Data Fusion for Crude Distillation Column
Hazard assessment techniques and multi-sensor fusion are used for intelligent systematic monitoring. Firstly, a hazard identification technique is considered using failure mode and effect analysis and advantag...
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Intelligent Control and HCI for a Powered Wheelchair Using a Simple Expert System and Ultrasonic Sensors
Intelligent control and human computer interaction is investigated for a powered wheelchair using a simple expert system and ultrasonic sensors. The aim is to make driving easier. Signals from sensors and joys...
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Intelligent Control of the Steering for a Powered Wheelchair Using a Microcomputer
The research presented in this paper describes a new architecture for controlling powered wheelchairs. A Raspberry Pi microcomputer is considered to assist in controlling direction. A Raspberry Pi is introduce...
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Use of the Analytical Hierarchy Process to Determine the Steering Direction for a Powered Wheelchair
The Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) is utilized to propose a driving course for a powered-wheelchair. A safe route for a wheelchair is proposed by a decision-making system that aims to avoid obstacles. Two ...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Introducing Time-Delays to Analyze Driver Reaction Times When Using a Powered Wheelchair
This paper investigates the introduction of time-delays into wheelchair driving. Two dissimilar ways in which wheelchair drivers interact are compared. Users were observed as they drove their wheelchairs with ...
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Intelligent System to Analyze Data About Powered Wheelchair Drivers
The research presented in this paper creates an intelligent system that collects powered wheelchair users’ driving session data. The intelligent system is based on a Python programming platform. A program is c...
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Intelligent Risk Prediction of Storage Tank Leakage Using an Ishikawa Diagram with Probability and Impact Analysis
Intelligent probability and impact analysis are used with an Ishikawa diagram. Causes of tank leakage events are identified. Causes were ranked and weights assigned to show their relative importance in the dia...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Combining Multiple Criteria Decision Making with Vector Manipulation to Decide on the Direction for a Powered Wheelchair
The application of the Weighed Aggregated Sum Product ASsessment (WASPAS) method to suggest a direction for a powered wheelchair is described. The method considers five directions as alternatives. The ultraso...
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Initial Results from Using Preference Ranking Organization Methods for Enrichment of Evaluations to Help Steer a Powered Wheelchair
Research is presented that uses PROMETHEE II to determine a direction for a powered wheelchair. This is the only time that PROMETHEE II has been employed for this sort of use. A wheelchair driver proposes a p...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Task Programming Methodology for Powered Wheelchairs
The work described in this paper is directed towards applying task oriented methodologies to the creation of new types of powered wheelchairs. The new work has required the creation of a new type of task mach...
