ICOM 2003 - International Conference on Mechatronics

, by Parkin, R. M.; El-Habaibeh, A.; Jackson, M. R.

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ISBN: 9781860584206 | 1860584209
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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

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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