Force display control system for simultaneous 3-axis translational motion in surgical training simulator for chiseling operation

The present study proposes an advanced force display control system for a surgical training simulator with virtual reality. In oral and orthopedic surgeries, a surgeon uses a chisel and mallet for chiseling and cutting hard tissue. To enable the representation of force sensation for the chiseling operation in a virtual training simulator, the force display device has been constructed with the ball-screw mechanism to obtain high stiffness. In addition, two-degrees-of-freedom (2DOF) admittance control has been used to react instantaneously to the impactive force caused by pounding with the mallet. The virtual chiseling operation was realized by the force display device with a single axis in the previous studies. In the current study, we propose the design procedure for the force display control system with the 2DOF admittance control approach to virtual operation in three-dimensional space. Furthermore, we propose the design method for the PD controller with imperfect derivative using frequency characteristics for the 2DOF admittance control system. The efficacy of the proposed control system is verified through the virtual experience from manipulating the chisel using the developed force display device in the current study.

Methodology for constructing digital twins in railway transport

Fourth industrial revolution covers all areas of human economic activity, including areas related to the design and operation of various products (nuclear power plant building, freight car, MEMS devices, etc.) throughout their entire life cycle. One of the main tools for digital transformation of industry to meet new competitive requirements is the Digital Twin, which is always built for a specific physical object. The introduction of digital twins technology into the life cycle of a freight car will increase economic efficiency throughout its life cycle.Effective use of the digital twin technology is possible only when an adequate virtual model of the space surrounding this physical object is created. In this regard, predicting the behavior of a structure during motion on the basis of a high-precision model of a digital twin of a physical object requires the creation of a virtual space in which a virtual operation area will be implemented, which provides the possibility of mathematical modeling of motion. To do this, it is necessary to create virtual stands and operation areas, where it will be possible to carry out numerical tests. Creation of a high-quality virtual space will drastically reduce the number of field tests carried out, and study the effect of a larger number of parameters on the performance characteristics of a physical object.Creation and use of digital twins is consistent with the goals, objectives and action plan of the Strategy for the development of transport engineering in the Russian Federation for the period up to 2030. The introduction of digital twins in railway transport, in particular in freight rolling stock, will make it possible to correctly assign the service life, overhaul times, and increase operational efficiency, collect information about the real load, etc. To maintain competitive advantages over other modes of transport, the transport industry needs to develop towards the introduction of elements of the fourth industrial revolution, including digital twins.

154 Efficacy of a Virtual Operation Main Street in Changing Perceptions of Pork Production

The objective of the virtual Operation Main Street (OMS) program was to provide a live, interactive experience to educate audiences anywhere in the world about modern pork production. National Pork Board’s OMS began in 2004 to train pork producers to share their stories to improve the image of pig farming. Since its inception, they have trained >1,300 producers influencing >240,000 people However, there are locations that don’t have access to OMS speakers, and because presenters use slides, it doesn’t provide a real-time experience of being in the barn. Therefore, the virtual OMS was developed through a collaborative effort between the National Pork Board, Eidson & Partners, and South Dakota State University (SDSU). After a formal interview process, students participate in a 2-day OMS training. Students are trained to cover a set of defined speaking points, but discuss them in their own words. Each live tour is conducted in the SDSU Swine Unit, and is done entirely by the student on her/his own cellphone. Tours last approximately 10 minutes, with the audience asking questions at any time through a moderator at the venue. The first virtual tour was given on December 7, 2017, and since then there have been a total of 133 tours impacting 24,558 people. Audiences include Veterinary Colleges, high schools, the American Association of Critical Care Nurses, and the Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals. In the last year, 51 tours were given to 1,678 people in 22 different states. Respondents to a Google survey offered at the end of every virtual tour stated the presentation and tour resulted in a >60% increase in a positive opinion of the pork industry. Virtual OMS is an impactful method to dispel myths about modern pig farming, and creates a personal connection between the faces of pork production and consumers.

3D modeling in adherent perinephric fat prediction in nephron-sparing surgery planning in patients with localized renal neoplasms

Study objective: To develop a 3D-image based morphometry scoring system for Adherent Perinephric Fat (APF) prediction in nephron-sparing surgery in renal neoplasm patients. Materials and methods: The retrospective study involved 391 patients who underwent a laparoscopic partial nephrectomy performed by five surgeons from January 2014 till December 2018. The surgery involved the 3D virtual operation planning with «Amira» 3D modeling software. With the multivariate logistic regression models, we developed a scoring system based on 3D-models. We tested the significance and sensitivity of new scoring system in a comparative ROC analysis with Mayo Adhesive Probability Score (MAP). Results: We found APF in 111 patients (28.4%). The univariate analysis revealed that significant indicators included mean age 59.88 (55–67) ( p < 0.001), male sex ( p < 0.001), Body Mass Index (BMI) >30 (21.47–35.08) kg/m2 ( p < 0.001), arterial hypertension ( p < 0.001), coronary heart disease ( p = 0.019), diabetes mellitus ( p = 0.005), urolithiasis ( p = 0.002). The multivariate regression analysis identified three most significant indicators in 3D models evaluation: additional >5 mm shadows in perirenal space OR = 7.3 (3.6–15.3) ( p < 0.001), the number of shadows >5 OR = 3.8 (2.1–6.8) ( p < 0.001), the wide shadow base at the renal parenchymal level OR = 0.293 (0.146–0.588) ( p = 0.001). The scoring of these indicators comprises a new prediction scale (0–5). The ROC analysis revealed AUC 0.816 (95% CI 0.772–0.861) p < 0.001 of the MAP score, and AUC = 0.803 (95% CI 0.758–0.848) p < 0.001 of the scoring system developed in the present study. Conclusions: The statistical findings comparison of the scoring system that we developed with those of MAP scale suggests that the scoring system is efficient and applicable.

The Creation of an Experimental Data Set Containing Coronal Section Images of a Human Head

Objectives: The aim of the research is to create an experimental data set of coronal section images of a human head. Methods: The head of a 49-year-old male cadaver was scanned by computed tomography (CT), then perfused with a green filling material via the bilateral common carotid artery, before being frozen and embedded. The head was sectioned along the coronal plane by a computer-controlled 5520 engraving and milling machine, capable of either 0.03-mm or 0.06-mm interspacing. All images were captured with a Canon 5D-Mk III digital camera. Results: A total of 3854 section images were obtained, each with a resolution of 5760 × 3840 pixels. The number of section images at 0.03- and 0.06-mm interspacing were 1437 and 2417, respectively. All the images were stored in JPG and RAW formats. The image size of each RAW format was about 24.5 MB, whereas for JPG format, the equivalent size was about 5.9 MB. All the RAW and JPG images together occupied 117.35 GB of disk space. Conclusions: The interspacing of this data set section was thinner than those of any comparable studies, and the image resolution was higher, too. This data set was also the first to take coronal sections of the human head. The data set contains image information from the smallest structures within the human head and can satisfy the needs of future developments and applications, such as the virtual operation training systems for otolaryngology, ophthalmology, stomatology, and neurosurgery, and help develop medical teaching software and maps.

THE USE OF DATA WAREHOUSES ON THE EXAMPLE OF THE APPLICATION PROCESSING SYSTEM IN GOVERNMENT AGENCIES

This article highlights the issue of the importance of information, the need to ensure its proper storage and use. Nowadays, the question of the importance of studying the functioning of data storage facilities in one of the most common design models – Data Flow Diagram, and data storage (DS or DW) in the whole. A study of abstract devices of this information security model was carried out: types, features and types of data storage, which are used in information systems (relational, multidimensional, and hybrid repositories), from the point of view of using models for presenting data; appearance of warehouses and building rules; Letter identifiers of storages “D”, “C”, “M” and “T” with the help of which the type of storages is determined; features of the numerical part of the identifiers for decompositions of the first and second tier processes; mechanisms that support data retention for their intermediate processing in information systems. Transition of properties and characteristics from physical to logical representation, rationalization of data warehouses by considering the features of the logical model. In the course of the work, the peculiarities of the construction of the DFD and the reflection of the interrelationships in all the component diagrams, defined in the general rules that are valid for the two, were considered. The highlighted issues concern the elements of the diagrams, which can be freely exploited within the borders of Ukraine, as well as the elemental content of the different types of diagrams in the diagrams. The unique functionality of domestic DFD diagrams allows to use a sufficient, albeit limited, elemental structure for construction. Depending on the actual possibilities, the diagrams of the Ukrainian manufacturer are somewhat simplified and imperfect according to modern technologies, but these factors do not diminish the importance and necessity of adequate data protection at the highest level. Therefore, in this work, the main most informative moments of the use of this or that type of storage, the demand for DS, in the field, are highlighted, possible advantages and disadvantages of using physical data storage facilities and features of virtual operation.

Derivation of the Criterion Heat Transfer Equation for the Bakery Oven Heat Generator by Numerical Three-Dimensional Modeling

Рассмотрены вопросы передачи тепла в хлебопекарной печи от теплогенератора к вторичному холодному теплоносителю – воздуху, особенностью которого является высокая влажность. Передача тепла от теплогенератора к вторичному теплоносителю – сложный процесс. Несмотря на то, что по этой тематике написано много работ и проведено множество исследований, вопрос остаётся до сих пор не полностью изученным. Критериального уравнения, с помощью которого можно было бы определить числа Нуссельта для условий теплоотдачи к влажному теплоносителю, проходящему через шахматный пучок теплообменника, в источниках не представлено. С помощью трёхмерного численного моделирования воспроизведена виртуальная работа теплогенератора, в результате по полученным данным было выведено новое критериальное уравнение и получены коэффициенты теплоотдачи (α), позволяющие в конструктивном методе расчёта теплообменных аппаратов определить площадь теплоотдачи для условий влагосодержания в теплоносителе в интервале d = 0,1…0,6 кг влаги на 1 кг воздуха (в хлебопекарной печи другие условия влагосодержания не используются). Предлагаемое уравнение существенно повышает точность расчёта площади теплоотдачи самого теплогенератора, поскольку учитывает влияние влажности на процесс теплоотдачи. The issues of heat transfer in the bakery oven from the heat generator to the secondary cold heat-conducting medium, the peculiarity of which is high humidity are considered. Heat transfer from the heat generator to the secondary heat-conducting medium is a complex process. Despite the fact that many works have been written on this topic and many researches have been carried out, the question remains still not completely understood. The sources do not provide a criterion equation by which the Nusselt numbers can be determined for the heat transfer conditions to the humid coolant passing through the staggered bundle of the heat exchanger. Using three-dimensional numerical modeling the virtual operation of the heat generator was reproduced, as a result according to the obtained data a new criterion equation was derived and heat transfer coefficients (α) were obtained allowing in the constructive method of calculating heat exchangers to determine the heat transfer area for moisture content conditions in the heat carrier in the range d = 0.1...0.6 kg of moisture per 1 kg of air (other moisture content conditions are not used in the bakery oven). The proposed equation significantly increases the accuracy of calculating the heat dissipation area of ​ ​ the heat generator itself since it takes into account the influence of humidity on the heat transfer process.

Cutting Path Planning Technology of Shearer Based on Virtual Reality

With regards to the low degree of digitization, lack of real geological terrain, and low degree of automation in the cutting process of the traditional virtual fully mechanized mining face, we studied the key technologies of virtual operation and cutting path planning of the shearer on the three-dimensional (3D) roof and floor based on the virtual reality engine (Unity3D). Firstly, the virtual 3D coal seam was constructed through the 3D geological coordinate data of the mine. On this basis, the shape function of the scraper conveyor with the adaptive configuration on the floor was constructed to obtain the combined operation of the virtual shearer and the scraper conveyor. The movement of the shearer’s walking and height-adjustment was then, analyzed. A strategy for automatic height-adjustment based on the adjustment of the direction of the drum movement is hence, proposed to control the cutting path of the shearer. Finally, different experimental schemes were simulated in the developed prototype system after which each of the schemes was evaluated using the fuzzy comprehensive evaluation method. The results show that the proposed strategy for trajectory control can improve the accuracy and stability of the shearer’s motion trajectory. In Unity3D, the pre-selected schemes and digital and visual planning of coal production are previewed ahead of time, the whole production process can be mapped synchronously in the production process. It is also obtained that the virtual preview and evaluation of the production process can provide some guidance for actual production.