Applications of Digital and Adaptive Control Theories to Mechatronic Systems

1998 ◽  
pp. 237-245
Author(s):  
M. Tomizuka
Keyword(s):  
Adaptive Control ◽  
Mechatronic Systems ◽  
Control Theories

MODEL-BASED IDENTIFICATION AND ADAPTIVE CONTROL OF THE CORE MODULE IN A TYPICAL CELL CYCLE PATHWAY VIA NETWORK AND SYSTEM CONTROL THEORIES

2009 ◽  
Vol 12 (01) ◽  
pp. 21-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
BINHUA TANG ◽  
LI HE ◽  
QING JING ◽  
BAIRONG SHEN
Keyword(s):  
Cell Cycle ◽  
Adaptive Control ◽  
Molecular Mechanisms ◽  
Cell Cycle Control ◽  
System Control ◽  
Core Module ◽  
Typical Cell ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Control Theories

The loss of cell cycle control is often associated with cancers and other different diseases. With the accumulation of omics data, the network for molecule interactions in the cell cycle process will become much clearer. The identification of the crucial modules in a giant network and investigation of inherent control relations are very important to the understanding of the molecular mechanisms of diseases for new drug design. The paper proposes novel techniques in analyzing such core regulatory modules based on network and system control theories. We initially define the degree of participation (DOP) and the rate of activity (ROA) for indentifying core module components, and then the diverse contribution elasticity functions for quantifying pairwise regulatory or control activities between those components, thus facilitating the decomposition of expanded core modules and the formation of feedback loops within the control schema. Motivated by the inherent regulatory mechanisms, we expound a kind of multiphase nonlinear adaptive control algorithm in repelling abnormal genetic mutations, which directly and indirectly impact cancer development in biological cells and organs. Experimental predictions are also elucidated within the work, helping those in vivo design, verification and performance evaluation.

Special Issue on 2nd International Conference on Recent Advances in Mechatronics (ICRAM'99)

2000 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 193-193
Author(s):  
Toshiro Noritsugu ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Adaptive Control ◽  
Mobile Robots ◽  
Motion Control ◽  
Control Design ◽  
Robust Adaptive Control ◽  
Magnetic Suspension ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Mechatronic Systems ◽  
Recent Advances ◽  
Systems Control

ICRAM'99 has been organized by UNESCO Chair on Mechatronics and Mechatronics Research and Application Center of Bogazici University, Istanbul in Turkey, during 24-26 May 1999, co-sponsored by IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) Industrial Electronics Society and IEEE Robotics and Automation Society. The purpose of this conference is to provide an international forum for the discussion on the most recent advances in the field of mechatronics. The program of the conference contains three kinds of papers, 4 plenary papers, 44 long papers and 90 regular papers. The long papers have been published by Springer-Verlag (ISBN 981-4021-34-2), under the name Recent Advances in Mechatronics (Eds. Okyay Kaynak, Sabri Tosunoglu and Marcelo Ang Jr.). The long papers have been presented in the following 12 sessions: Advances in Robotics, Motion control 1, Intelligent Techniques in Mechatronics 1, Virtual Techniques and Telecommanding, Robust Adaptive Control, Design of Mechanical System 1, Fault Detection and Inspection 1, Motion Control 2, Intelligent Techniques in Mechatronics 2, Analysis of Mechatronic Systems, Mobile Robots 1 and Biomedical Applications. For the regular papers, Modeling and Simulation, Trajectory Planning and Control, Variable-Structure Control Systems, Control of Mechatronic Systems, Production Automation, Machine Vision, Adaptive Control, Design of Mechatronic Systems 2, Measurement Technology, Intelligent Systems, Control of Robot Manipulators, Flexible Manufacturing Systems, Education and Training in Mechatronics, Neural Networks and Applications, Fuzzy Systems, Hydraulic and Pneumatic Applications, Mobile Robots 2, Control Applications and Sensors and Actuators. The papers have been submitted to the conference from 30 countries in the world. From Japan 14 papers have been presented, one plenary paper, S long papers and 8 regular papers. This special issue comprises 10 papers edited from the conference papers contributed from Japan. Each paper has been revised and updated for this issue from the original conference paper to describe the recent status of research and development of mechatronics in Japan. The included papers are concerned with some important and attractive subjects such as mobile robot, robot behavior evolution, nanoelectromechanical system, magnetic suspension, human symbiotic robot, stereovision, force control of robot, soft pneumatic actuator and so on. I would like to thank all the authors for their valuable contributions to this issue.

Recent Developments in Automatic Steering of Ships

1986 ◽  
Vol 39 (3) ◽  
pp. 349-362 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. van Amerongen ◽  
H. R. van Nauta Lemke
Keyword(s):  
Adaptive Control ◽  
The Netherlands ◽  
Digital Computer ◽  
Computer Systems ◽  
Fuel Savings ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
Automatic Steering ◽  
Near Future ◽  
Control Theories

This paper describes modern autopilots for ships. The development of modern optimal and adaptive control theories, together with the availability of inexpensive and fast digital computer systems, makes possible the design of more sophisticated controllers, which achieve better steering and save fuel. Autopilots which simultaneously control the yaw and roll motions are now being developed. In the near future it is to be expected that advanced track-prediction and track-keeping systems will facilitate the navigation and further contribute to fuel savings. The paper was presented at a Workshop held by the Netherlands branch of the Institute on 21 February 1986.

scholarly journals Towards Foodservice Robotics: a taxonomy of actions of foodservice workers and a critical review of supportive technology

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Débora Pereira ◽  
Arianna Bozzato ◽  
Paolo Dario ◽  
Gastone Ciuti
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Adaptive Control ◽  
Ad Hoc ◽  
Control Strategies ◽  
Autonomous Systems ◽  
Industrial Robots ◽  
Unified Framework ◽  
Mechatronic Systems ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Scientific Publications

This paper was motivated by a critical need in <b>foodservice</b>: the ability to produce consistent and high-quality meals <i>ad-hoc</i>, without overloading the workers or harming their health. Robotic and autonomous systems are promising technologies to solve this. However, there is not a unified framework in robotics research focused on the professional foodservice environment. This paper provides <b>two tools for researchers and engineers in this field</b>: <b><i>(i)</i></b> a taxonomy of basic actions that foodservice workers perform during their physical tasks; and <i><b>(ii)</b></i> a systematic review of mechatronic systems being developed or already in use in foodservice. The taxonomy can be immediately useful to divide research and development by the classes of actions. In addition, we found specific categories of actions that have been rarely automated so far and need further investigation. The results of our review can be readily applied in industry, too: presently, most equipment is a custom-built machine with limited adaptiveness; when systems include industrial robots, cobots are being preferred; the implementation of collaborative operations between humans and robots is not common yet and its applicability may be suitable only for certain contexts; finally, we identify scientific publications introducing adaptive control strategies and movement policies for some actions that can be implemented today to achieve a more robust actuation.

scholarly journals Towards Foodservice Robotics: a taxonomy of actions of foodservice workers and a critical review of supportive technology

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Débora Pereira ◽  
Arianna Bozzato ◽  
Paolo Dario ◽  
Gastone Ciuti
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Adaptive Control ◽  
Ad Hoc ◽  
Control Strategies ◽  
Autonomous Systems ◽  
Industrial Robots ◽  
Unified Framework ◽  
Mechatronic Systems ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Scientific Publications

This paper was motivated by a critical need in <b>foodservice</b>: the ability to produce consistent and high-quality meals <i>ad-hoc</i>, without overloading the workers or harming their health. Robotic and autonomous systems are promising technologies to solve this. However, there is not a unified framework in robotics research focused on the professional foodservice environment. This paper provides <b>two tools for researchers and engineers in this field</b>: <b><i>(i)</i></b> a taxonomy of basic actions that foodservice workers perform during their physical tasks; and <i><b>(ii)</b></i> a systematic review of mechatronic systems being developed or already in use in foodservice. The taxonomy can be immediately useful to divide research and development by the classes of actions. In addition, we found specific categories of actions that have been rarely automated so far and need further investigation. The results of our review can be readily applied in industry, too: presently, most equipment is a custom-built machine with limited adaptiveness; when systems include industrial robots, cobots are being preferred; the implementation of collaborative operations between humans and robots is not common yet and its applicability may be suitable only for certain contexts; finally, we identify scientific publications introducing adaptive control strategies and movement policies for some actions that can be implemented today to achieve a more robust actuation.

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