Articles tagged with Systems Engineering
Researchers from Chinese Academy of Sciences developed a 7-DOF haptic interface allowing for seven degrees of movement. The interface enables true haptic interaction and can be used in medical simulation, virtual assembly and remote manipulation tasks.
Five Columbia engineering professors have received NSF CAREER Awards for their groundbreaking research. Agostino Capponi develops a framework to increase resilience of global financial markets, while Daniel Esposito creates electocatalytic materials for abundant solar fuels.
Researchers at Saarland University develop a sensor-free control methodology for electromagnetic valves and locks, achieving high-precision control without additional position sensors. The new technology allows devices to maintain intermediate positions and operate continuously variable systems.
Researchers from Saarland University have developed self-monitoring conveyor rollers that precisely control each roller to respond to changing operating conditions. This technology can speed up parcel sorting operations while delivering greater flexibility, reducing costs and improving efficiency.
Researchers at the University of Illinois have developed a new technology that can switch heat flows 'on' or 'off' using liquid metal droplets. This innovation has the potential to significantly improve system performance and reliability in electronics systems.
Researchers explore the link between lighting spectral power distributions and wellness, with LED technology striving to bring new healthy lighting to market. The workshop white paper provides insights shaping the field for lighting designers and health-care providers.
Researchers at the University of Tokyo have developed an ultrathin, highly elastic skin display that can show moving electrocardiogram waveforms recorded by a breathable on-skin electrode sensor. The device aims to enhance information accessibility for people with difficulty operating existing devices.
Researchers have developed a simplified musculoskeletal model that uses network science to predict how injuries in one area of the body can lead to increased strain on other areas. The model could help clinicians and physical therapists develop new treatments for injury prevention and management.
The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) has announced support for 28 groundbreaking research projects, ranging from autonomous vehicles to energy storage and healthcare technology. These projects have the potential to make a transformative impact in various fields.
A team of researchers led by Heng Yin at the University of California, Riverside, is working on a $4.68 million grant to develop methods for securing legacy systems used in government agencies, including the Department of Defense.
Researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev develop a technique to detect when a drone is capturing video of a person's location without their consent. The method uses controlled physical changes to modulate data transmitted on the FPV channel, allowing victims to prove privacy invasion attacks were committed.
Researchers create a data-driven method to detect and track human movements with high accuracy, focusing on the entire body rather than just the core. The new technique uses a time-of-flight camera to scan the subject's range of view and identify five extreme points: head, hands, and feet.
A model predictive control framework incorporates adaptable interaction models for personalized human-robot collaboration, resulting in precise shared movements. Personalization allows robots to learn from users and adjust their interference to optimize performance.
Researchers developed an algorithm to improve the control of series elastic actuators in robots, enabling better handling of unknown payload parameters and external disturbances. The new method allows for more flexible and precise robotic movements, improving human-robot interaction safety.
A team of researchers from King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals proposed a control design for the I-PENTAR wheeled inverted pendulum assistant robot to tackle stability issues and uncertainty. The algorithm improved the robot's ability to maintain balance even in uncertain environments.
A team of researchers from Cranfield University and Chinese institutions developed a framework combining cyber, physical, and social systems to integrate vehicle connectivity and automation attributes. They proposed the use of parallel learning theory to analyze information regarding vehicle, human driver, and driving actions in parallel.
Research using motion sensors and AI software reveals expert bricklayers use techniques to limit joint loads and develop efficient work methods. The study's findings could lead to improved training programs for apprentices and enhanced worker safety.
Craftsman Tools Ltd aims to boost tool-holding sector turnover from £1.2m to £4m within five years through a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) grant. The project, led by Daniel Emsley, will focus on introducing advanced technology and manufacturing systems, including intelligent tool-holding with internet of things sensing technology.
Researchers developed a tracking system using NFER sensors to monitor ICU nurses' daily tasks, enabling more efficient planning of nurse shifts and hospital unit design. The study aims to advance understanding of ICU nurses' workflow and improve healthcare delivery processes.
Carnegie Mellon University engineers have developed a high-density EEG system that captures neural activity at a higher spatial resolution than ever before. The new technology has the potential to improve source detection in epilepsy and enhance our understanding of brain function.
Bruna Tavares, a MIT Portugal Program PhD student, has developed an innovative monitoring method that uses advanced sensors to better understand the conditions of the Portuguese power grid. The method aims to increase the quality of service and reduce failures in the electric network.
Researchers developed compact deep-learning AI software that can run on mobile computer chips, allowing devices to operate independently of the internet. This technology has enormous potential for various fields, including industrial robots, drones, and manufacturing plants.
The paper reviews recent progress in distributed cooperative anti-disturbance control (DCADC) methods for multi-agent systems, including variable structure control and sliding mode control. Key findings include the universality of disturbance existence and the importance of high-precision control in modern engineering systems.
VibWrite integrates passcode, behavioral, and physiological characteristics to verify users, offering a low-cost security solution that resists attacks and can be deployed on any solid surface. The system has verified legitimate users with over 95% accuracy in trials and shows promise for commercialization in the near future.
Lehigh University engineers developed an optimization model, IADSS, which streamlines the assignment of inmates to Pennsylvania's 25 correctional institutions, saving millions and reducing recidivism. The system has been credited with achieving cost savings in four areas: treatment programs, prison assaults, staffing, and transportation.
Researchers at the University of Illinois developed guidelines to understand auxetic materials that become thicker when stretched, applicable for protective sports equipment, body armor and biomedical devices. The new tools aim to democratize auxetic design, making it accessible to engineers from novice to advanced experience levels.
The grant will create the Engineered nanoBIO Hub at IU, focusing on simulating interactions between nanoscale devices and biological cells and tissues. Researchers aim to develop medical devices that operate at the intersection of nanotechnology and biotechnology, with the ultimate goal of supporting human health.
A Lehigh University optimization model has transformed Pennsylvania's Department of Corrections, enabling cost savings and improvements in four areas: shorter waiting lists for treatment programs, fewer prison assaults, staffing reductions, and more efficient transportation. The system is expected to save approximately $19.2 million ov...
Researchers developed an AI system to analyze skin lesion images and detect melanoma biomarkers, reducing unnecessary biopsies and improving early detection of deadly skin cancer. The technology provides objective data on eumelanin and hemoglobin levels, helping doctors rule out melanoma before invasive action.
Researchers create whispering gallery mode resonator to detect nanoscale objects, improving performance with smaller target objects, and opening doors for biomedical devices, electronics, and biohazard detection.
Researchers have developed a hypoallergenic electronic sensor that can be worn on the skin for up to a week without causing inflammation or irritation. The device uses breathable nanoscale meshes and has been tested on 20 subjects, demonstrating its reliability as an electrode for continuous health monitoring.
Rice University engineers are building a flat microscope to monitor and stimulate neurons on the surface of the brain. The goal is to provide an alternate path for sight and sound to be delivered directly to the brain, compensating for loss of vision or hearing.
A new DARPA project aims to create an implanted brain-interface device with one million channels to support brain function. The device, developed by Columbia University researchers, uses silicon electronics and wireless powering for non-invasive stimulation and recording from the sensory cortex.
A team of engineers at the University of Arizona is designing an autonomous border-surveillance system that uses artificial intelligence to collect, assess, and act on data in real time. The system will deploy drones on its own and integrate data from different sources, including aerial and ground vehicles, to respond effectively.
A team of engineers at Vanderbilt University has designed a novel solution to improve the accuracy of navigation systems used in delicate nose and throat surgeries. By using a thin layer of coffee grounds inside a stretchy silicone headpiece, they aim to reduce targeting errors caused by skin movement and accidental bumps.
Researchers from Case Western Reserve University proposed a new method to calculate and correct short-circuit errors in large-scale distribution systems. The method, which was published in IEEE/CAA Journal of Automatica Sinica, uses real-time simulations and modeling to optimize the system in just 74 milliseconds.
Researchers propose pairing remote wind farms with conventional units to reduce power storage needs, improving reliability. The approach uses an algorithm to estimate future wind states and provides limitations for extreme wind states.
Researchers aim to develop a system that can explain AI decisions to humans, making autonomous vehicles and robots more trustworthy. The project will utilize real-time strategy games like StarCraft to train AI players that can provide natural language explanations.
Researchers have developed a printable elastic conductor that retains high conductivity even after being stretched by five times its original length. The new material, made with silver nanoparticles, has potential applications in wearable devices and robots.
Arizona State University has received a record 14 National Science Foundation early career faculty awards, with the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering earning 10 awards. The awards are worth $7 million and will support research projects such as automated detection of computer network vulnerabilities and understanding heart attacks.
NYU Tandon and Michigan State University researchers discovered that partial fingerprints can be used to trick biometric security systems, making them more vulnerable. The study found an average of 92 potential MasterPrints for every batch of 800 partial prints, highlighting the need for multi-factor authentication schemes.
NASA's Modular Unified Space Technology Avionics for Next Generation missions (MUSTANG) is a smaller, more capable 'brain' for smaller spacecraft. The system controls various functions, including command and data handling, attitude control, power, and propulsion.
Scientists and engineers at NASA created a new, large-scale shaker table system to test the James Webb Space Telescope's vibrations during launch. The 'Vibration Test Systems' simulates forces from 5-100 Hz, enabling precise control over shaking levels.
Researchers developed a scalable metamaterial film that efficiently reflects solar energy while allowing objects to shed heat through infrared thermal radiation. The material has been successfully tested in field trials, demonstrating significant radiative cooling powers even under direct sunlight with zero energy consumption.
A new wearable AI system developed by MIT researchers can predict the tone of conversations with high accuracy, analyzing audio and vital-sign data. The system has shown promise in understanding social interactions, particularly for people with anxiety or Asperger's syndromes.
Researchers developed guidelines for fluidized bed reactors to tailor filter design to local conditions, preventing phosphorus deposits and algal blooms. The study's findings could lead to significant cost savings and environmental benefits.
MIT engineers have transformed spinach plants into sensors that can detect explosives and wirelessly relay information to a handheld device. The carbon-nanotube-enhanced plants send an alert when sensing dangerous chemicals, making them ideal for environmental monitoring.
Scientists propose a new control system design using Fractional-Order Generalized Principle of Self-Support (FOGPSS), disregarding traditional cause-and-effect definitions. The model uses fractional order calculus to describe potential outcomes over time, allowing for robustness and adaptability in systems with long-term memory.
A DGIST research team developed porous acupuncture needles with enhanced therapeutic properties by applying nanotechnology. The findings showed that PANs excel in transferring signals from a spinal dorsal horn and demonstrate superior efficacy in treating addiction in animal experiments.
RIT engineers will use the ICP-RIE system to fabricate complex semiconductor devices, including light-emitting diodes and lasers. The new equipment strengthens RIT's fabrication capability in its Semiconductor & Microsystems Fabrication Laboratory.
A recent study found that people can only correctly identify half of phishing emails, despite being cautious. Participants were more likely to be overconfident and fall for attacks if they perceived negative consequences.
Research by RMIT University and others found technical problems caused 64% of drone accidents, prompting calls for improved airworthiness requirements and mandatory accident reporting. The study highlights the need for robust communications systems to prevent accidents in the rapidly growing drone industry.
A Bristol student, Paul Harris, has achieved a world record in 5G wireless spectrum efficiency using Massive MIMO. He set a new record of 145.6 bit/s/Hz with his research team, demonstrating the potential for this technology to deliver ultra-fast data rates to high densities of smartphones and tablets.
The NASA Solar Probe Plus mission is progressing toward its anticipated summer 2018 launch after passing a critical design review. The spacecraft will collect data on the mechanisms that heat the corona and accelerate the solar wind, crucial for understanding our space weather and its impact on satellites.
A team of engineers from Washington University in St. Louis is developing a bio-hybrid nose using the highly sensitive locust olfactory system to create new biorobotic sensing systems. The team plans to monitor neural activity and decode odorants present in the environment, paving the way for explosive detection.
Concordia University researchers found that common security programs lower browser security and introduce vulnerabilities, posing a risk to online computing. They advise users to keep their browser and operating system up-to-date and consider alternative parental control apps.
The University of Bristol's Communication Systems and Networks group is leading international research on 5G wireless networks, with a focus on capacity enhancement and data rates. The team will showcase their work at the NetWorld2020 Annual Event and General Assembly in Brussels and the Brooklyn 5G Summit.
Researchers at the University of Tokyo developed an ultrathin, ultraflexible, protective layer that enables creation of electronic skin displays. The technology allows for wearable electronic devices to be attached to the body without damaging them.
Jin Kim Montclare, an associate professor at NYU Tandon School of Engineering, has been recognized as a rising star in chemical engineering. Her lab's research on engineered proteins has made breakthroughs in detoxifying organophosphates and developing environmentally responsive hydrogels.
A Korean research team has developed metabolically engineered Escherichia coli strains to synthesize non-natural, biomedically important polymers including poly(lactate-co-glycolate) (PLGA). The team successfully produced PLGA and various novel copolymers through microbial fermentation directly from carbohydrates.