25 research outputs found
ACTH-induced stress in weaned sows impairs LH receptor expression and steroidogenesis capacity in the ovary
Reconstruction of Temperature Distribution in a Steel Block Using an Ultrasonic Sensor Array
The Influence of Relative Humidity and Intrinsic Chloride on Post-excavation Corrosion Rates of Archaeological Wrought Iron
Oxytocin-induced secretion of prostaglandin F2α in postpartum beef cows: Effects of progesterone and estradiol-17β treatment1
A Miniature Hybrid Robot Propelled by Legs
This paper describes the development of an autonomous hybrid micro-robot that uses legs for propulsion and support of the rear half of the body and uses a pair of wheels for support of the front half. McKibben artificial muscles actuate the legs and the compressed air that activates the actuators is generated by an on-board power plant made up of a pair of lithium batteries powering a gear motor driven air compressor. The control is also onboard in the form of a PIC that controls the actuators through four three-way valves that each consists of a pair of MEMS devices. 1