Servomotor-Linked Articulated Versatile End Effector (SLAVE2)

A strategy is presented for the design and construction of a large master/slave-controlled, five-finger robotic hand. Each of the five fingers will possess four independent axes each driven by a brushless DC servomotor and, thus, four degrees-of-freedom. It is proposed that commercially available components be utilized as much as possible to fabricate a working laboratory model of the device with an anticipated overall length of approximately three feet (0.9 m). The fingers are to be designed to accommodate proximity, tactile, or force/torque sensors imbedded in their structure. In order to provide for the simultaneous control of the operator wears a specially instrumented glove which produces control signals corresponding to the finger configuration and which is capable of conveying sensor feedback signals to the operator. Two dexterous hand master devices are currently commercially available for this application with both undergoing continuing development

Review of electrodeposition perspectives towards anticorrosion mitigation of mild steel

The study of corrosion is vital to reducing the overhead costs in the manufacturing industries. However, finding suitable application methods for prevention is a concern due to manufacturer specification and resource investment procedure. The coating is recognized as one of the foremost ways of applying resistance to corrosion damage. Electrodeposition is a unique technology because of its fine control of the chemical properties, mechanical strengthening behavior, and structural evolution over time. Thus, these overview studies discuss the possible protective coatings, corrosion as a major problem and its protection methods, electrodeposition process, and inherent characteristics. It intricacy of mild steel structural responses and its efficacy was also established

Nanomaterials: A Primer

Nanotechnology refers to the understanding and control of matter at dimensions between approximately 1 and 100 nm.  Nanomaterials, the result of the manufacturing application of nanotechnology, are materials possessing, at minimum, one external dimension measuring 1-100 nm. They are the building blocks of nanotechnology as they possess unique structures and properties that distinguish them from other materials.  More and more nanomaterials are expected to be used in electronic and consumer products. This paper provides a primer on nanomaterials and their diverse applications

Humanized Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is intelligence demonstrated by a machine, as opposed to human intelligence.  The field of artificial intelligence is based on the premise that human intelligence can be so precisely described and simulated by a machine. Evidence of the positive impact of AI systems is all around us. It will never be possible for such machines to completely replace human beings partly due to the fact that AI lacks a human touch. Organizations and individuals around the world are creating core principles around AI with an emphasis on a more humanist approach.  They realize the significant advantages AI can bring to their business. This paper provides an introduction to humanized AI

Soft Computing in Decision Support Systems

The complexity of modern decisions has caused organizations to become increasingly dependent on advanced intelligent technologies to quickly process large amounts of data and make an informed decisions.  A decision support system [DSS] is a computer-based system that helps in the process of decision making.  It is designed to support better-informed decision-making. It is used to support determinations, judgments, and courses of action in an organization. Intelligent decision support systems based on soft computing have attracted the attention of researchers and practitioners in a wide range of disparate areas from engineering to business.  This paper is an introduction on the applications of soft computing in decision support systems