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9781860584206

ICOM 2003 - International Conference on Mechatronics

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    9781860584206

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    1860584209

  • Edition: 1st
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2003-08-01
  • Publisher: WILEY

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This volume represents the proceedings of a prestigious international conference organized by Loughborough University which will be of interest to all those involved in this rapidly advancing field, proving to be a vital read for all who wish to be well informed of developments and advances. Also included is a CD-ROM containing all the papers that were presented at the conference. The CD-ROM has been created using Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 with Search. Acrobat Reader is a unique software application that allows the user the opportunity to view, search, download, and print information electronically generated and produced in PDF format. It has extensive search facilities by author, subject, key-words, etc. Topics covered include: Fundamental Enabling Technologies Automatic Control of Mechatronic Systems Mechatronic Components Robotics and Automation Mobile robots Integrated Mechatronic Systems Biomedical Applications Mechatronics Education

Author Biography

R. M. Parkin and A. El-Habaibeh are the authors of ICOM 2003 - International Conference on Mechatronics, published by Wiley.

Table of Contents

Foreword
Mechatronics from system integration viewpointp. 3
Differential, geometric methods in dynamics and control of mechatronic systemsp. 9
Maximizing return on investment in mall processing automationp. 17
Mechatronics and the extended ABS/stability control systemsp. 33
Multipole diagrams for efficient design of mechatronic systemsp. 41
Parametric design, criteria for its use, and the role of complexity and functional decomposition for the optimal choice of the design parametersp. 47
SESAM - a network-based design tool for developing electromagnetic actuatorsp. 53
Systematic support for system integration in the development of mechatronic systemsp. 61
Use of knowledge tools to aid model exchange between usersp. 67
Toward design rules for reduced power consumption in distributed control architecturesp. 73
Schemebuilder - from conceptual design to control of mechatronic systemsp. 79
The implementation of a micro-controller software development expert systemp. 85
A model for mechatronics design with embedded micro-controllersp. 91
Modelling and simulation of a system of mobile service units (MSUs) for the large scale event industryp. 97
Analysis and design of [mu]-devices using multi-body approachp. 103
Component-based mechatronics modelling methodologyp. 111
Using discrete event simulation to analyse production capacity utilizationp. 117
Hybrid driving structure in mechatronic systems designp. 123
Numerical analysis of hydrodynamic torque converter with magneto-rheological and electro-rheological working fluidsp. 129
Modelling of magneto-strictive actuatorsp. 135
Development of a simulink-based dynamic helicopter modelp. 141
Suppression of stick-slip motion using a weighted combination of local linear modelsp. 147
Error compensation for parallel reconfigurable machine-toolsp. 153
Functional and temporal analysis of flexible manufacturing system with generalized stochastic Petri netp. 159
Development of a simulink-based mobile robot modelp. 165
Embedded control solutions for future automotive systemsp. 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 conditionsp. 185
Discrete-time sliding-mode control for processes with time delay and its application to cooling plate for semiconductor manufacturingp. 191
Integrated fault-tolerant communication platform for embedded control systemsp. 197
Process control in next-generation sewing machines - a project overviewp. 203
Flatness-based torque ripple free control of switched reluctance servo machinesp. 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 scannerp. 223
Kinematics control of redundant manipulators using CMAC neural network combined with genetic algorithmsp. 229
Adaptive feed control of a forest harvesterp. 235
Subspace-based identification and control of one-degree-of-freedom vibration isolation set-upp. 241
Control of a compliant two-axis robotic armp. 247
Smart restraint system utilizing low cost infra-red sensorsp. 255
Working principles and capabilities of a thickness tester instrument used for silver/roving unevennessp. 261
Smart sensor for operational load measurementsp. 273
Modelling of rotating ultrasonic sensors for pipe inspectionp. 279
Design of a novel indexer clamp using hybrid actuationp. 285
An enhanced constant sample-time digital tachometer through oversamplingp. 291
The development of an Internet-based mechatronic system for remote diagnostic of machinery using embedded sensorsp. 297
A fourier transformation technique for yarn twist measurementp. 303
An inertial-sensor-based dynamic measurement system for parallel kinematic machinep. 309
An experimental study of a controlled brake with magneto-rheological working fluidp. 321
Novel actuator design to overcome stiction and backlash for low-velocity applicationsp. 327
A review of electro-active materials for the construction of new actuatorsp. 333
Compensation of friction and backlash effects in an electrical actuatorp. 339
Integration of a colour machine vision system for the identification of automobile tyres into a production line for carsp. 353
Gravure print monitoring using machine vision in conjunction with a knowledge-based systemp. 359
Exploring the effects of a factory-type test-bed on a painted slate defect detection systemp. 365
Investigation of an automated system for estimating people's density using infra-red thermal imagingp. 371
Design of a real-time grain inspection system with high sensitivity for insect detectionp. 377
A machine vision approach to quality inspection of laser welded, semi-rigid food containersp. 383
Image processing techniques for the identification of two-dimensional patterned shape of non-rigid web materialsp. 389
Synergy of mechatronics and machine vision for detecting faults in complex deformable websp. 395
Test rig development for the high accuracy automated scalloping of decorative lacep. 403
Real-time monitoring of a multi-variable system - sensor fusion approachp. 409
Distributed monitoring system using PIC micro-controller technologiesp. 415
Basic dynamic signal acquisition and analysis for machine condition monitoringp. 421
Wireless sensors for intelligent condition monitoring - a surveyp. 427
Extracting the symptoms of bearing faults in the wavelet domainp. 435
Triangulation, cross-correlation, and feed-forward neural network for intelligent condition monitoring of roller bearingsp. 441
Diagnostic information on gear condition for mechatronic systemsp. 447
A technique for the condition monitoring of power transmission beltsp. 453
Condition monitoring of belt-based power transmission systems using low-resolution thermal imagingp. 459
Monitoring systems for fault detection on circular weft knitting machines through yarn input tensionp. 465
Actuation, monitoring, and control of fabrics feeding during high-speed sewingp. 471
Powder compression monitoring with fuzzy clustering of acoustic emission signalsp. 477
An integrated rapid development environment for computer-aided robot design and simulationp. 485
Tracking of industrial robot manipulators with PID-like control - theory and experimentsp. 491
'URUK' autonomous hexapod walking robotp. 497
A biped hopper controlled around yaw axis by body-twisting motionp. 505
Design, modelling, and simulation of a wall climbing robotp. 511
Lightweight robot design for mobile manipulatorsp. 519
Design and control of a spherical mobile robotp. 525
Dynamic negotiation strategy-based AGV flowp. 531
Control of mobile robot with virtual environment via Internetp. 537
InCA - interactive cellular automata for controlp. 543
Co-operation and interference in mobile robot groupsp. 549
Soil parameters estimation for automated excavationp. 557
A step on automatic sewability evaluation and seam control on an overlock sewing machinep. 563
Motion of flexible object on pneumatic active surface devicep. 569
Mechatronic approach in automated recovery of press tools and forging diesp. 575
Surface nano- and micro-structuring by means of an automated laser pattern generatorp. 581
CO[subscript 2] laser processing of packaging films including multi-layer laminates containing silicon oxide and ethylene vinyl alcohol barrier layersp. 587
Laser welding seam tracking systemp. 593
Laser welding station for laser fine welding of electrostatic sensitive devices with nd:YAG lasersp. 599
Micro-mechatronics in biomedical applicationsp. 607
Blood glucose regulation in patients suffering from sepsis - a mechatronic design approachp. 613
A distributed controller for the Canterbury handp. 619
Design and development of a dextrous manipulatorp. 627
Mechatronic assistance for femoral and tibial osteotomiesp. 633
The lab in your pocket - a modular approach to experimental learning in mechatronicsp. 643
The mechatronics engineering career at UNAMp. 649
Building the robotic embedded control system for space researchp. 655
Project-based learning in mechatronicsp. 661
Authors' Indexp. 667
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