Review of robotic manipulators and identification of the main problems

One of the main elements of automation of industrial enterprises is the use of robotic systems consisting of mechanical manipulators and control systems. In recent years, the market of service robotics has been actively developing. The main part of the market of professional service robots in value terms is occupied by medical devices. Agriculture and logistics are also actively developing areas. The success of the automation systems implementation depends on the solution of complex scientific and technical problems, primarily in the following areas: machine vision; sensor networks; navigation systems. Thus, one of the fundamental problems, the solution of which largely depends on the success in creating the perfect adaptive and intelligent robots, is the use of such types of sensors of sensory information, which allow obtaining a sufficiently large amount of information about the problem environment in a short time. This is a problem of creating means of perception.

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Rise of the machines: examining the influence of professional service robots attributes on consumers’ experience

Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Technology ◽

10.1108/jhtt-10-2020-0262 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Author(s):

Yonggui Wang ◽

Xiaomei Cai ◽

Changliang Xu ◽

Jun (Justin) Li

Keyword(s):

Structural Equation ◽

Service Sector ◽

Perceived Value ◽

Professional Service ◽

Service Robots ◽

Sensor Technology ◽

Service Robot ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Content Type ◽

Intelligent Robots

Purpose This study aims to explore the antecedents of perceived value and the moderating effect of trust and the relationship between these antecedents and perceived value in the context of the service sector. Design/methodology/approach The multivariate statistical analysis technique of structural equation modeling was used to test the proposed theoretical model. Findings The results indicate that self-efficacy, motivation, social influence, facilitating conditions and emotions have a significant and direct relationship with customers’ perceived value and that trust can enhance the effect of these antecedents on perceived value. These findings have several significant implications for service robot implementation within the service sector. Originality/value With the advancement in artificial intelligence and sensor technology, various industries have launched the practice of deploying intelligent robots to build competitive advantages. The use of intelligent robots to assist with the customer service process and improve consumers’ experience within the service sector is becoming more commonplace.

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Implementaon of digital economy elements in electric power industry

Safety and Reliability of Power Industry ◽

10.24223/1999-5555-2018-11-2-94-102 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 11 (2) ◽

pp. 94-102 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

A. G. Filimonov ◽

N. D. Chichirova ◽

A. A. Chichirov ◽

A. A. Filimonovа

Keyword(s):

Electric Power ◽

Energy Production ◽

Predictive Analytics ◽

Digital Economy ◽

Digital Transformation ◽

Cloud Services ◽

Small Scale ◽

Economic Activities ◽

Industrial Enterprises ◽

Automation Systems

Energy generation, along with other sectors of Russia’s economy, is on the cusp of the era of digital transformation. Modern IT solutions ensure the transition of industrial enterprises from automation and computerization, which used to be the targets of the second half of the last century, to digital enterprise concept 4.0. The international record of technological and structural solutions in digitization may be used in Russia’s energy sector to the full extent. Specifics of implementation of such systems in different countries are only determined by the level of economic development of each particular state and the attitude of public authorities as related to the necessity of creating conditions for implementation of the same. It is shown that a strong legislative framework is created in Russia for transition to the digital economy, with research and applied developments available that are up to the international level. The following digital economy elements may be used today at enterprises for production of electrical and thermal energy: — dealing with large amounts of data (including operations exercised via cloud services and distributed data bases); — development of small scale distributed generation and its dispatching; — implementation of smart elements in both electric power and heat supply networks; — development of production process automation systems, remote monitoring and predictive analytics; 3D-modeling of parts and elements; real time mathematic simulation with feedback in the form of control actions; — creating centres for analytical processing of statistic data and accounting in financial and economic activities with business analytics functions, with expansion of communication networks and computing capacities. Examples are presented for implementation of smart systems in energy production and distribution. It is stated in the paper that state-of art information technologies are currently being implemented in Russia, new unique digital transformation projects are being launched in major energy companies. Yet, what is required is large-scale and thorough digitization and controllable energy production system as a multi-factor business process will provide the optimum combination of efficient economic activities, reliability and safety of power supply.

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Neuromuscular Control of Movement

10.1093/oso/9780198743156.003.0008 ◽

2018 ◽

Keyword(s):

Nervous System ◽

Sensory Information ◽

Neuromuscular Control ◽

Complex Environments ◽

Locomotor Rhythm ◽

Motor Responses ◽

Reflex Pathways ◽

Local Reflex ◽

Local Circuits ◽

And Control

The control of movement is essential for animals traversing complex environments and operating across a range of speeds and gaits. We consider how animals process sensory information and initiate motor responses, primarily focusing on simple motor responses that involve local reflex pathways of feedback and control, rather than the more complex, longer-term responses that require the broader integration of higher centers within the nervous system. We explore how local circuits facilitate decentralized coordination of locomotor rhythm and examine the fundamentals of sensory receptors located in the muscles, tendons, joints, and at the animal’s body surface. These sensors monitor the animal’s physical environment and the action of its muscles. The sensory information is then carried back to the animal’s nervous system by afferent neurons, providing feedback that is integrated at the level of the spinal cord of vertebrates and sensory-motor ganglia of invertebrates.

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From substation automation systems to protection. developing an approach for testing of protection, automation and control

15th International Conference on Developments in Power System Protection (DPSP 2020) ◽

10.1049/cp.2020.0074 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

T. Schossig

Keyword(s):

Automation Systems ◽

Automation And Control ◽

Substation Automation ◽

And Control

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Terrain Adaptive Vehicles

Journal of Vibration and Acoustics ◽

10.1115/1.2838649 ◽

1995 ◽

Vol 117 (B) ◽

pp. 107-112 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

K. J. Waldron

Keyword(s):

Reference List ◽

Central Feature ◽

Coordination Problem ◽

Technical Problems ◽

Vehicle Type ◽

Variable Configuration ◽

And Control ◽

Wheeled Vehicles ◽

Coordination And Control ◽

Principal Elements

Research on walking vehicles and variable configuration wheeled vehicles is reviewed. The central feature of the vehicles discussed is terrain adaptive capability. The principal elements of the technical problems of coordination and control are discussed for each vehicle type. Examples of each vehicle type are discussed and an extensive reference list is provided. Although the article is primarily a review article, it contains a new discussion of the coordination problem of robotic mechanisms.

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ASSESSMENT OF VERTICAL INTEGRATION POTENTIAL EFFECTIVENESS FOR INDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISES

EKONOMIKA I UPRAVLENIE: PROBLEMY, RESHENIYA ◽

10.36871/ek.up.p.r.2021.04.02.009 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2 (4) ◽

pp. 58-66

Author(s):

K. I. ZAKURIN ◽

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M. V. VOLKOVA ◽

Yu. G. GERTSIK ◽

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Keyword(s):

Vertical Integration ◽

Cost Reduction ◽

Value Chains ◽

Industrial Enterprises ◽

Technological Chain ◽

Industrial Markets ◽

Methodological Approaches ◽

Business Structures ◽

Fierce Competition ◽

And Control

Fierce competition in industrial markets is pushing companies to seek sources of cost reduction and control rise. Stable cross-sectoral links within value chains contribute to the emergence of the possibility of integrating business structures. To make a competent decision to merge, a consistent analysis of the situation in the industry market, in the technological chain and at a particular enterprise is required. For this purpose, in this article, general methodological approaches and assessment indicators are collected in an algorithm, recommendations are given for determining the feasibility of vertical integration.

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