Technology 2001: The Second National Technology Transfer Conference and Exposition, volume 2

Proceedings of the workshop are presented. The mission of the conference was to transfer advanced technologies developed by the Federal government, its contractors, and other high-tech organizations to U.S. industries for their use in developing new or improved products and processes. Volume two presents papers on the following topics: materials science, robotics, test and measurement, advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, electronics, and software engineering

Advances in Intelligent Robotics and Collaborative Automation

This book provides an overview of a series of advanced research lines in robotics as well as of design and development methodologies for intelligent robots and their intelligent components. It represents a selection of extended versions of the best papers presented at the Seventh IEEE International Workshop on Intelligent Data Acquisition and Advanced Computing Systems: Technology and Applications IDAACS 2013 that were related to these topics. Its contents integrate state of the art computational intelligence based techniques for automatic robot control to novel distributed sensing and data integration methodologies that can be applied to intelligent robotics and automation systems. The objective of the text was to provide an overview of some of the problems in the field of robotic systems and intelligent automation and the approaches and techniques that relevant research groups within this area are employing to try to solve them.The contributions of the different authors have been grouped into four main sections:• Robots• Control and Intelligence• Sensing• Collaborative automationThe chapters have been structured to provide an easy to follow introduction to the topics that are addressed, including the most relevant references, so that anyone interested in this field can get started in the area

Performance analysis of thrusters and using the concept of Design for Assembly for construction of an ROV-frame

This thesis aimed to develop an ROV-frame based on the concept of Design for Assembly, while conducting a performance analysis of the thrusters to be used for its required motion. The development of the ROV-frame and the analysis of the thrusters would assist UiS Subsea in their development of the ROV to compete in the 2021 MATE ROV competition. More specifically, the frame design incorporated an iterative process where its components were analysed by how essential they were for the operation of the ROV. The concept of Design for Assembly gave good results in design efficiency and through the assembly fitment process, but worse in terms of cost, quality of design and assembly time. This is due to the fact that only one unit was produced, of which the Design for Assembly concept calculations is more aimed at a production line. Throughout the design, considerations have been given to the implementation of external equipment from other teams in UiS Subsea. The frame had to incorporate enough space for the number of thrusters needed, and the materials needed for the frame was evaluated based on weight, tensile strength, and density. Calculations have been performed of centre of gravity and centre of buoyancy, structural calculations and analysis of screw connections, welds, 3D-printed parts, and metals used in the construction of the frame. By doing these calculations, the components used in the frame were found to be more than strong enough with a weight distribution that provides good stability under water. Through the performance analysis of thrusters, different angles and configurations were considered, and a setup that gave the desired manoeuvrability was found. This was proved through manual vectorial calculations, which were further used in a computational fluid dynamics analysis where the dynamic properties of the frame gave good results. Through this, the ROV’s coefficient of drag was derived, and a maximum speed in ideal conditions underwater was found.This thesis aimed to develop an ROV-frame based on the concept of Design for Assembly, while conducting a performance analysis of the thrusters to be used for its required motion. The development of the ROV-frame and the analysis of the thrusters would assist UiS Subsea in their development of the ROV to compete in the 2021 MATE ROV competition. More specifically, the frame design incorporated an iterative process where its components were analysed by how essential they were for the operation of the ROV. The concept of Design for Assembly gave good results in design efficiency and through the assembly fitment process, but worse in terms of cost, quality of design and assembly time. This is due to the fact that only one unit was produced, of which the Design for Assembly concept calculations is more aimed at a production line. Throughout the design, considerations have been given to the implementation of external equipment from other teams in UiS Subsea. The frame had to incorporate enough space for the number of thrusters needed, and the materials needed for the frame was evaluated based on weight, tensile strength, and density. Calculations have been performed of centre of gravity and centre of buoyancy, structural calculations and analysis of screw connections, welds, 3D-printed parts, and metals used in the construction of the frame. By doing these calculations, the components used in the frame were found to be more than strong enough with a weight distribution that provides good stability under water. Through the performance analysis of thrusters, different angles and configurations were considered, and a setup that gave the desired manoeuvrability was found. This was proved through manual vectorial calculations, which were further used in a computational fluid dynamics analysis where the dynamic properties of the frame gave good results. Through this, the ROV’s coefficient of drag was derived, and a maximum speed in ideal conditions underwater was found

Advances in Intelligent Robotics and Collaborative Automation

This book provides an overview of a series of advanced research lines in robotics as well as of design and development methodologies for intelligent robots and their intelligent components. It represents a selection of extended versions of the best papers presented at the Seventh IEEE International Workshop on Intelligent Data Acquisition and Advanced Computing Systems: Technology and Applications IDAACS 2013 that were related to these topics. Its contents integrate state of the art computational intelligence based techniques for automatic robot control to novel distributed sensing and data integration methodologies that can be applied to intelligent robotics and automation systems. The objective of the text was to provide an overview of some of the problems in the field of robotic systems and intelligent automation and the approaches and techniques that relevant research groups within this area are employing to try to solve them.The contributions of the different authors have been grouped into four main sections:• Robots• Control and Intelligence• Sensing• Collaborative automationThe chapters have been structured to provide an easy to follow introduction to the topics that are addressed, including the most relevant references, so that anyone interested in this field can get started in the area

Climbing and Walking Robots

With the advancement of technology, new exciting approaches enable us to render mobile robotic systems more versatile, robust and cost-efficient. Some researchers combine climbing and walking techniques with a modular approach, a reconfigurable approach, or a swarm approach to realize novel prototypes as flexible mobile robotic platforms featuring all necessary locomotion capabilities. The purpose of this book is to provide an overview of the latest wide-range achievements in climbing and walking robotic technology to researchers, scientists, and engineers throughout the world. Different aspects including control simulation, locomotion realization, methodology, and system integration are presented from the scientific and from the technical point of view. This book consists of two main parts, one dealing with walking robots, the second with climbing robots. The content is also grouped by theoretical research and applicative realization. Every chapter offers a considerable amount of interesting and useful information

The 21st Aerospace Mechanisms Symposium

During the symposium technical topics addressed included deployable structures, electromagnetic devices, tribology, actuators, latching devices, positioning mechanisms, robotic manipulators, and automated mechanisms synthesis. A summary of the 20th Aerospace Mechanisms Symposium panel discussions is included as an appendix. However, panel discussions on robotics for space and large space structures which were held are not presented herein

Cumulative index to NASA Tech Briefs, 1986-1990, volumes 10-14

Tech Briefs are short announcements of new technology derived from the R&D activities of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. These briefs emphasize information considered likely to be transferrable across industrial, regional, or disciplinary lines and are issued to encourage commercial application. This cumulative index of Tech Briefs contains abstracts and four indexes (subject, personal author, originating center, and Tech Brief number) and covers the period 1986 to 1990. The abstract section is organized by the following subject categories: electronic components and circuits, electronic systems, physical sciences, materials, computer programs, life sciences, mechanics, machinery, fabrication technology, and mathematics and information sciences

Space Station Program Description Document. Books 1-7

The Space Station Program Description Document is summarized. The six volumes include: (1) introduction and summary; (2) mission description; (3) systems requirements and characteristics; (4) advanced development; (6) system operations; and (7) program plan. Volume 5 was deleted as a separate book

Abstracts of manuscripts submitted in 1990 for publication

This volume contans the abstracts of manuscripts submitted for publication during calendar year 1990 by the staff and students of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. We identify the journal of those manuscripts which are in press or have been published. The volume is intended to be informative, but not a bibliography. The abstracts are listed by title in the Table of Contents and are grouped into one of our five deparments, Marine Policy Center, Coastal Research Center, or the student category. An author index is presented in the back to facilitate locating specific papers

Proceedings of the NASA Conference on Space Telerobotics, volume 3

The theme of the Conference was man-machine collaboration in space. The Conference provided a forum for researchers and engineers to exchange ideas on the research and development required for application of telerobotics technology to the space systems planned for the 1990s and beyond. The Conference: (1) provided a view of current NASA telerobotic research and development; (2) stimulated technical exchange on man-machine systems, manipulator control, machine sensing, machine intelligence, concurrent computation, and system architectures; and (3) identified important unsolved problems of current interest which can be dealt with by future research