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R. M. Parkin and A. El-Habaibeh are the authors of ICOM 2003 - International Conference on Mechatronics, published by Wiley.
Foreword | |
Mechatronics from system integration viewpoint | p. 3 |
Differential, geometric methods in dynamics and control of mechatronic systems | p. 9 |
Maximizing return on investment in mall processing automation | p. 17 |
Mechatronics and the extended ABS/stability control systems | p. 33 |
Multipole diagrams for efficient design of mechatronic systems | p. 41 |
Parametric design, criteria for its use, and the role of complexity and functional decomposition for the optimal choice of the design parameters | p. 47 |
SESAM - a network-based design tool for developing electromagnetic actuators | p. 53 |
Systematic support for system integration in the development of mechatronic systems | p. 61 |
Use of knowledge tools to aid model exchange between users | p. 67 |
Toward design rules for reduced power consumption in distributed control architectures | p. 73 |
Schemebuilder - from conceptual design to control of mechatronic systems | p. 79 |
The implementation of a micro-controller software development expert system | p. 85 |
A model for mechatronics design with embedded micro-controllers | p. 91 |
Modelling and simulation of a system of mobile service units (MSUs) for the large scale event industry | p. 97 |
Analysis and design of [mu]-devices using multi-body approach | p. 103 |
Component-based mechatronics modelling methodology | p. 111 |
Using discrete event simulation to analyse production capacity utilization | p. 117 |
Hybrid driving structure in mechatronic systems design | p. 123 |
Numerical analysis of hydrodynamic torque converter with magneto-rheological and electro-rheological working fluids | p. 129 |
Modelling of magneto-strictive actuators | p. 135 |
Development of a simulink-based dynamic helicopter model | p. 141 |
Suppression of stick-slip motion using a weighted combination of local linear models | p. 147 |
Error compensation for parallel reconfigurable machine-tools | p. 153 |
Functional and temporal analysis of flexible manufacturing system with generalized stochastic Petri net | p. 159 |
Development of a simulink-based mobile robot model | p. 165 |
Embedded control solutions for future automotive systems | p. 173 |
An open system for process automation and communication (OSPAC) | p. 179 |
The strategy of a two-coordinate positioning, ensuring equipment resources, saving on the optimum rapidity of the whole process conditions | p. 185 |
Discrete-time sliding-mode control for processes with time delay and its application to cooling plate for semiconductor manufacturing | p. 191 |
Integrated fault-tolerant communication platform for embedded control systems | p. 197 |
Process control in next-generation sewing machines - a project overview | p. 203 |
Flatness-based torque ripple free control of switched reluctance servo machines | p. 209 |
Can bus applied on hydraulic computed force control? | p. 215 |
The application of initial state-correction in iterative learning control and the experimental validation on a piezoelectric tube scanner | p. 223 |
Kinematics control of redundant manipulators using CMAC neural network combined with genetic algorithms | p. 229 |
Adaptive feed control of a forest harvester | p. 235 |
Subspace-based identification and control of one-degree-of-freedom vibration isolation set-up | p. 241 |
Control of a compliant two-axis robotic arm | p. 247 |
Smart restraint system utilizing low cost infra-red sensors | p. 255 |
Working principles and capabilities of a thickness tester instrument used for silver/roving unevenness | p. 261 |
Smart sensor for operational load measurements | p. 273 |
Modelling of rotating ultrasonic sensors for pipe inspection | p. 279 |
Design of a novel indexer clamp using hybrid actuation | p. 285 |
An enhanced constant sample-time digital tachometer through oversampling | p. 291 |
The development of an Internet-based mechatronic system for remote diagnostic of machinery using embedded sensors | p. 297 |
A fourier transformation technique for yarn twist measurement | p. 303 |
An inertial-sensor-based dynamic measurement system for parallel kinematic machine | p. 309 |
An experimental study of a controlled brake with magneto-rheological working fluid | p. 321 |
Novel actuator design to overcome stiction and backlash for low-velocity applications | p. 327 |
A review of electro-active materials for the construction of new actuators | p. 333 |
Compensation of friction and backlash effects in an electrical actuator | p. 339 |
Integration of a colour machine vision system for the identification of automobile tyres into a production line for cars | p. 353 |
Gravure print monitoring using machine vision in conjunction with a knowledge-based system | p. 359 |
Exploring the effects of a factory-type test-bed on a painted slate defect detection system | p. 365 |
Investigation of an automated system for estimating people's density using infra-red thermal imaging | p. 371 |
Design of a real-time grain inspection system with high sensitivity for insect detection | p. 377 |
A machine vision approach to quality inspection of laser welded, semi-rigid food containers | p. 383 |
Image processing techniques for the identification of two-dimensional patterned shape of non-rigid web materials | p. 389 |
Synergy of mechatronics and machine vision for detecting faults in complex deformable webs | p. 395 |
Test rig development for the high accuracy automated scalloping of decorative lace | p. 403 |
Real-time monitoring of a multi-variable system - sensor fusion approach | p. 409 |
Distributed monitoring system using PIC micro-controller technologies | p. 415 |
Basic dynamic signal acquisition and analysis for machine condition monitoring | p. 421 |
Wireless sensors for intelligent condition monitoring - a survey | p. 427 |
Extracting the symptoms of bearing faults in the wavelet domain | p. 435 |
Triangulation, cross-correlation, and feed-forward neural network for intelligent condition monitoring of roller bearings | p. 441 |
Diagnostic information on gear condition for mechatronic systems | p. 447 |
A technique for the condition monitoring of power transmission belts | p. 453 |
Condition monitoring of belt-based power transmission systems using low-resolution thermal imaging | p. 459 |
Monitoring systems for fault detection on circular weft knitting machines through yarn input tension | p. 465 |
Actuation, monitoring, and control of fabrics feeding during high-speed sewing | p. 471 |
Powder compression monitoring with fuzzy clustering of acoustic emission signals | p. 477 |
An integrated rapid development environment for computer-aided robot design and simulation | p. 485 |
Tracking of industrial robot manipulators with PID-like control - theory and experiments | p. 491 |
'URUK' autonomous hexapod walking robot | p. 497 |
A biped hopper controlled around yaw axis by body-twisting motion | p. 505 |
Design, modelling, and simulation of a wall climbing robot | p. 511 |
Lightweight robot design for mobile manipulators | p. 519 |
Design and control of a spherical mobile robot | p. 525 |
Dynamic negotiation strategy-based AGV flow | p. 531 |
Control of mobile robot with virtual environment via Internet | p. 537 |
InCA - interactive cellular automata for control | p. 543 |
Co-operation and interference in mobile robot groups | p. 549 |
Soil parameters estimation for automated excavation | p. 557 |
A step on automatic sewability evaluation and seam control on an overlock sewing machine | p. 563 |
Motion of flexible object on pneumatic active surface device | p. 569 |
Mechatronic approach in automated recovery of press tools and forging dies | p. 575 |
Surface nano- and micro-structuring by means of an automated laser pattern generator | p. 581 |
CO[subscript 2] laser processing of packaging films including multi-layer laminates containing silicon oxide and ethylene vinyl alcohol barrier layers | p. 587 |
Laser welding seam tracking system | p. 593 |
Laser welding station for laser fine welding of electrostatic sensitive devices with nd:YAG lasers | p. 599 |
Micro-mechatronics in biomedical applications | p. 607 |
Blood glucose regulation in patients suffering from sepsis - a mechatronic design approach | p. 613 |
A distributed controller for the Canterbury hand | p. 619 |
Design and development of a dextrous manipulator | p. 627 |
Mechatronic assistance for femoral and tibial osteotomies | p. 633 |
The lab in your pocket - a modular approach to experimental learning in mechatronics | p. 643 |
The mechatronics engineering career at UNAM | p. 649 |
Building the robotic embedded control system for space research | p. 655 |
Project-based learning in mechatronics | p. 661 |
Authors' Index | p. 667 |
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