Volumes | Dynamic Systems and Control Conference | American Society of Mechanical Engineers Digital Collection

Skip to Main Content

Skip Nav Destination

Volume 2: Control, Monitoring, and Energy Harvesting of Vibratory Systems; Cooperative and Networked Control; Delay Systems; Dynamical Modeling and Diagnostics in Biomedical Systems; Estimation and Id of Energy Systems; Fault Detection; Flow and Thermal Systems; Haptics and Hand Motion; Human Assistive Systems and Wearable Robots; Instrumentation and Characterization in Bio-Systems; Intelligent Transportation Systems; Linear Systems and Robust Control; Marine Vehicles; Nonholonomic Systems

Control, Monitoring, and Energy Harvesting of Vibratory Systems: Analysis and Passive Control

Study on the Vibration Response of Axially Moving Continua

Chunhui Chung, Imin Kao

DSCC 2013; V002T18A001https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-3811

View Articletitled, Study on the Vibration Response of Axially Moving Continua

Topics: Vibration , Belts , Chain , Equations of motion , Laplace transforms , Machinery , Modal analysis , Transfer functions , Transmission parts , Wave propagation

Study on Novel Tuned Mass Dampers Utilizing Plural Auxiliary Masses to Expand Vibration Suppression Performance Under the Conditions of Limited Mass Ratio

Toru Watanabe, Daiki Usuki, Kazuto Seto

DSCC 2013; V002T18A002https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-3861

View Articletitled, Study on Novel Tuned Mass Dampers Utilizing Plural Auxiliary Masses to Expand Vibration Suppression Performance Under the Conditions of Limited Mass Ratio

Topics: Dampers , Vibration suppression , Robustness , Wire

Reduced Order Model of Parametric Resonance of Electrostatically Actuated CNT Cantilever Resonators

Dumitru I. Caruntu, Le Luo

DSCC 2013; V002T18A003https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-3922

View Articletitled, Reduced Order Model of Parametric Resonance of Electrostatically Actuated CNT Cantilever Resonators

Topics: Cantilevers , Carbon nanotubes , Resonance , Carbon , Damping , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Excitation , Nanotubes , Van der Waals forces

Analysis of a Bi-Harmonic Tapping Mode for Atomic Force Microscopy

Muthukumaran Loganathan, Douglas A. Bristow

DSCC 2013; V002T18A004https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-3976

View Articletitled, Analysis of a Bi-Harmonic Tapping Mode for Atomic Force Microscopy

Topics: Atomic force microscopy , Cantilevers , Trajectories (Physics) , Feedback , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Imaging , Instrumentation , Probes

Perturbing Structural Design Towards Minimizing Variation in Vibratory Response

K. Zhou, J. Tang

DSCC 2013; V002T18A005https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-4006

View Articletitled, Perturbing Structural Design Towards Minimizing Variation in Vibratory Response

Topics: Structural design , Uncertainty , Algorithms , Design , Errors , Failure , Machining

Detection of Contact-Type Damages by Utilizing Nonlinear Piezoelectric Impedance Modulation of Self-Excited Structures

Arata Masuda, Yuya Ogawa, Akira Sone

DSCC 2013; V002T18A006https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-4058

View Articletitled, Detection of Contact-Type Damages by Utilizing Nonlinear Piezoelectric Impedance Modulation of Self-Excited Structures

Topics: Damage , Excitation , Oscillations , Sensors , Signals , Waves , Acoustics , Circuits , Feedback , Limit cycles

Control, Monitoring, and Energy Harvesting of Vibratory Systems: Energy Harvesting

Ocean Wave Energy Converters and Control Methodologies

Jingjin Xie, Lei Zuo

DSCC 2013; V002T19A001https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-3757

View Articletitled, Ocean Wave Energy Converters and Control Methodologies

Topics: Wave energy , Waves , Absorption , Floating bodies , Modeling , Ocean energy , Ocean waves , Predictive control , Solar energy , Water

Damage Identification in Collocated Structural Systems Using Structural Markov Parameters

Ramin Bighamian, Hamid Reza Mirdamadi, Jin-Oh Hahn

DSCC 2013; V002T19A002https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-3758

View Articletitled, Damage Identification in Collocated Structural Systems Using Structural Markov Parameters

Topics: Damage , Stiffness , Mode shapes

Research on Resonant Frequency and Output Power of Piezoelectric Energy-Harvesting Micro-Device

Yu-ji Gao, Yong-gang Leng, Lin-chen Shen, Yan Guo

DSCC 2013; V002T19A003https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-3780

View Articletitled, Research on Resonant Frequency and Output Power of Piezoelectric Energy-Harvesting Micro-Device

Topics: Energy harvesting , Resonance , Cantilevers , Shapes , Vibration , Cantilever beams , Density , Dimensions , Simulation , Springs

The Application of Electrode Design in Vibrating Piezoceramic Plate for Energy Harvesting System

Yu-Hsi Huang, Ching-Kong Chao, Wan-Ting Chou

DSCC 2013; V002T19A004https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-3804

View Articletitled, The Application of Electrode Design in Vibrating Piezoceramic Plate for Energy Harvesting System

Topics: Design , Electrodes , Energy harvesting , Piezoelectric ceramics , Vibration , Resonance , Finite element methods , Piezoelectricity , Electronic speckle pattern interferometry , Mode shapes

Further Application of Stochastic Resonance for Energy Harvesting

Dongxu Su, Kimihiko Nakano, Honggang Hu, Matthew P. Cartmell, Masanori Ohori, Rencheng Zheng

DSCC 2013; V002T19A005https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-3864

View Articletitled, Further Application of Stochastic Resonance for Energy Harvesting

Topics: Energy harvesting , Resonance , Exergy , Computer simulation , Signal processing , Theoretical analysis , Vibration

Development of a Variable Electromotive-Force Generator With an Active Control System

W. D. Zhu, N. Goudarzi, X. F. Wang, P. Kendrick

DSCC 2013; V002T19A006https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-4101

View Articletitled, Development of a Variable Electromotive-Force Generator With an Active Control System

Topics: Control systems , Electromotive force , Generators , Rotors , Stators , Engineering prototypes , Hybrid electric vehicles , Torque , Wind turbines

Cooperative and Networked Control

Centroidal Area-Constrained Partitioning for Robotic Networks

Rushabh Patel, Paolo Frasca, Francesco Bullo

DSCC 2013; V002T20A001https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-3742

View Articletitled, Centroidal Area-Constrained Partitioning for Robotic Networks

Topics: Algorithms , Density , Design , Multi-agent systems , Robotics , Simulation , Teams

Bandwidth Allocation of Networked Control Systems With Exponential Approximation

Jiawei Dong, Won-jong Kim

DSCC 2013; V002T20A002https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-3778

View Articletitled, Bandwidth Allocation of Networked Control Systems With Exponential Approximation

Topics: Approximation , Control systems , Nonlinear programming , Simulation

The Dubins Traveling Salesperson Problem With Stochastic Dynamics

Ross P. Anderson, Dejan Milutinović

DSCC 2013; V002T20A003https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-3846

View Articletitled, The Dubins Traveling Salesperson Problem With Stochastic Dynamics

Topics: Dynamics (Mechanics) , Feedback , Robotic vehicles , Vehicles

Model-Based Compensation for Burst Message Loss in Wireless Networked Control Systems: Experimental Results

Eduardo Paciência Godoy, Fernando Scorzoni, Diego Colón, Arthur José Vieira Porto

DSCC 2013; V002T20A004https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-3940

View Articletitled, Model-Based Compensation for Burst Message Loss in Wireless Networked Control Systems: Experimental Results

Topics: Control systems , Control equipment , Sensors , Actuators , Feedback , Motor controls , Reliability , Robustness , Signals , Stability

Guaranteed Consensus in Radar Deception With a Phantom Track

Hadi Hajieghrary, Suhada Jayasuriya

DSCC 2013; V002T20A005https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-4034

View Articletitled, Guaranteed Consensus in Radar Deception With a Phantom Track

Topics: Phantoms , Radar , Trajectories (Physics) , Algorithms , Actuators , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Engineering simulation , Multi-agent systems , Simulation , Teams

Hybrid Particle Swarm: Tabu Search Optimization Algorithm for Parameter Estimation

Anish Sebastian, Marco P. Schoen

DSCC 2013; V002T20A006https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-4041

View Articletitled, Hybrid Particle Swarm: Tabu Search Optimization Algorithm for Parameter Estimation

Topics: Optimization algorithms , Parameter estimation , Particulate matter , Algorithms , Optimization , Artificial limbs , Control systems , Electromyography , Signals

Delay Systems

Equivalency of Stability Transitions Between the SDS (Spectral Delay Space) and DS (Delay Space)

Qingbin Gao, Umut Zalluhoglu, Nejat Olgac

DSCC 2013; V002T21A001https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-3703

View Articletitled, Equivalency of Stability Transitions Between the SDS (Spectral Delay Space) and DS (Delay Space)

Topics: Delays , Stability , Time delay systems , Blocks (Building materials) , Space

Preserving Stability Under Communication Delays in Multi Agent Systems

Hossein Rastgoftar, Suhada Jayasuriya

DSCC 2013; V002T21A002https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-3812

View Articletitled, Preserving Stability Under Communication Delays in Multi Agent Systems

Topics: Delays , Multi-agent systems , Stability , Eigenvalues , Transients (Dynamics)

Design and Stability Analysis of Delayed Resonator With Acceleration Feedback

Tomáš Vyhlídal, Nejat Olgac, Vladimír Kučera

DSCC 2013; V002T21A003https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-3860

View Articletitled, Design and Stability Analysis of Delayed Resonator With Acceleration Feedback

Topics: Design , Feedback , Stability , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Degrees of freedom , Delays , Numerical analysis , Vibration suppression

An Observer Based Framework to Improve Fidelity in Internet-Distributed Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulations

Akshar Tandon, Mark J. Brudnak, Jeffrey L. Stein, Tulga Ersal

DSCC 2013; V002T21A004https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-3878

View Articletitled, An Observer Based Framework to Improve Fidelity in Internet-Distributed Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulations

Topics: Hardware , Internet , Simulation , Delays , Stability , Dampers , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Engines , Errors , Springs

A Comparison of the Simulated Dynamics of Various Models Used to Predict Undeformed Chip Thickness in High-Speed Low-Radial-Immersion Milling Processes

Josiah A. Bryan, Roger C. Fales

DSCC 2013; V002T21A005https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-3952

View Articletitled, A Comparison of the Simulated Dynamics of Various Models Used to Predict Undeformed Chip Thickness in High-Speed Low-Radial-Immersion Milling Processes

Topics: Dynamics (Mechanics) , Milling , Chatter , Bifurcation , Computer numerical control machine tools , Computer simulation , Cutting , Damage , Dynamic stability , Engineering simulation

Graph Laplacian Design for Fast Consensus of a LTI System With Heterogeneous Agent Couplings and Homogeneous Inter-Agent Delays

Wei Qiao, Fatihcan M. Atay, Rifat Sipahi

DSCC 2013; V002T21A006https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-4020

View Articletitled, Graph Laplacian Design for Fast Consensus of a LTI System With Heterogeneous Agent Couplings and Homogeneous Inter-Agent Delays

Topics: Couplings , Delays , Design , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Eigenvalues

Dynamical Modeling and Diagnostics in Biomedical Systems

State Dynamics of the Epileptic Brain

Samuel P. Burns, Sabato Santaniello, William S. Anderson, Sridevi V. Sarma

DSCC 2013; V002T22A001https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-3708

View Articletitled, State Dynamics of the Epileptic Brain

Topics: Brain , Dynamics (Mechanics)

Modeling and System Identification of Hemodynamic Responses to Vasopressor-Inotropes

Ramin Bighamian, Sadaf Soleymani, Andrew T. Reisner, Istvan Seri, Jin-Oh Hahn

DSCC 2013; V002T22A002https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-3726

View Articletitled, Modeling and System Identification of Hemodynamic Responses to Vasopressor-Inotropes

Topics: Hemodynamics , Modeling , Blood , Cardiovascular system , Pressure , Patient treatment , Drugs

Stochastic Dynamic Modeling of the Human Brain EEG Signal

Parham Ghorbanian, Subramanian Ramakrishnan, Adam J. Simon, Hashem Ashrafiuon

DSCC 2013; V002T22A003https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-3881

View Articletitled, Stochastic Dynamic Modeling of the Human Brain EEG Signal

Topics: Brain , Dynamic modeling , Electroencephalography , Signals , Degrees of freedom , Electromagnetic spectrum , Wounds , Differential equations , Diseases , Dynamics (Mechanics)

Classification of Postural Response in Parkinson’s Patients Using Support Vector Machines

Amit Shukla, Ashutosh Mani, Amit Bhattacharya, Fredy Revilla

DSCC 2013; V002T22A004https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-3888

View Articletitled, Classification of Postural Response in Parkinson’s Patients Using Support Vector Machines

Topics: Support vector machines , Diseases , Patient treatment , Biomedicine , Stiffness

Theoretical Development and Experimental Validation of an Adaptive Controller for Tremor Suppression at Musculoskeletal Level

Behzad Taheri, David Case, Edmond Richer

DSCC 2013; V002T22A005https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-3954

View Articletitled, Theoretical Development and Experimental Validation of an Adaptive Controller for Tremor Suppression at Musculoskeletal Level

Topics: Control equipment , Musculoskeletal system , Algorithms , Biomedicine , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Electromagnetic spectrum , Exoskeleton devices , Orthotics , Pneumatic cylinders

A Method of Swing Leg Control for a Minimally Actuated Medical Exoskeleton for Individuals With Paralysis

Jason I. Reid, Michael McKinley, Wayne Tung, Minerva Pillai, H. Kazerooni

DSCC 2013; V002T22A006https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-4057

View Articletitled, A Method of Swing Leg Control for a Minimally Actuated Medical Exoskeleton for Individuals With Paralysis

Topics: Exoskeleton devices , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Knee , Degrees of freedom , Design , Kinematics , Legged locomotion , Robotics

Estimation and Identification of Energy Systems

Modeling Heterogeneous Populations of Thermostatically Controlled Loads Using Diffusion-Advection PDEs

Scott Moura, Victor Ruiz, Jan Bendsten

DSCC 2013; V002T23A001https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-3809

View Articletitled, Modeling Heterogeneous Populations of Thermostatically Controlled Loads Using Diffusion-Advection PDEs

Topics: Diffusion (Physics) , Modeling , Stress , Control systems , Partial differential equations , Simulation results

Estimating the Concentration Imbalance of a Vanadium Redox Flow Battery With Crossover Using a Constrained Extended Kalman Filter

Victor Yu, Dongmei Chen

DSCC 2013; V002T23A002https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-3925

View Articletitled, Estimating the Concentration Imbalance of a Vanadium Redox Flow Battery With Crossover Using a Constrained Extended Kalman Filter

Topics: Batteries , Flow (Dynamics) , Kalman filters , Cycles , Electrolytes , Ions , Membranes , Simulation results

Maximum Power Estimation of Lithium-Ion Batteries Accounting for Thermal and Electrical Constraints

Youngki Kim, Shankar Mohan, Jason B. Siegel, Anna G. Stefanopoulou

DSCC 2013; V002T23A003https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-3935

View Articletitled, Maximum Power Estimation of Lithium-Ion Batteries Accounting for Thermal and Electrical Constraints

Topics: Accounting , Lithium-ion batteries , Currents , Temperature , Algebra , Algorithms , Batteries , Engineering simulation , Separation (Technology) , Simulation

Broad Frequency Vibration Energy Harvesting Control Approach Based on the Maximum Power Transfer Theorem

Alexander V. Pedchenko, Eric J. Barth

DSCC 2013; V002T23A004https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-3981

View Articletitled, Broad Frequency Vibration Energy Harvesting Control Approach Based on the Maximum Power Transfer Theorem

Topics: Energy harvesting , Theorems (Mathematics) , Vibration , Excitation , Control equipment , Delays , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Electronics , Engineering prototypes , Fast Fourier transforms

Nonlinear State Estimation of Moving Boundary Heat Exchanger Models for Organic Rankine Cycle Waste Heat Recovery

David Luong, Tsu-Chin Tsao

DSCC 2013; V002T23A005https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-4037

View Articletitled, Nonlinear State Estimation of Moving Boundary Heat Exchanger Models for Organic Rankine Cycle Waste Heat Recovery

Topics: Heat exchangers , Heat recovery , Organic Rankine cycle , State estimation , Errors , Design , Dynamic models , Engineering simulation , Flow (Dynamics) , Kalman filters

Online Simultaneous State Estimation and Parameter Adaptation for Building Predictive Control

Mehdi Maasoumy, Barzin Moridian, Meysam Razmara, Mahdi Shahbakhti, Alberto Sangiovanni-Vincentelli

DSCC 2013; V002T23A006https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-4064

View Articletitled, Online Simultaneous State Estimation and Parameter Adaptation for Building Predictive Control

Topics: Control equipment , Convection , Design , Energy consumption , Kalman filters , Modeling , Predictive control , State estimation , Structural dynamics , Structures

Fault Detection

Observer Based Fault Detection and Identification in Differential Algebraic Equations

Jason R. Scott, Stephen L. Campbell

DSCC 2013; V002T24A001https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-3713

View Articletitled, Observer Based Fault Detection and Identification in Differential Algebraic Equations

Topics: Differential algebraic equations , Flaw detection , Filters , Filtration , Robustness

An Experimentally Validated Model for Reciprocating Compressor Main Bearings for Applications in Health Monitoring

Markus Holzenkamp, Jason R. Kolodziej, Stephen Boedo, Scott Delmotte

DSCC 2013; V002T24A002https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-3727

View Articletitled, An Experimentally Validated Model for Reciprocating Compressor Main Bearings for Applications in Health Monitoring

Topics: Bearings , Compressors , Sensors , Simulation , Accounting , Geometry , Mechanical admittance

Fault Modelling for Hierarchical Fault Diagnosis and Prognosis

Jiyu Zhang, Giorgio Rizzoni, Qadeer Ahmed

DSCC 2013; V002T24A003https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-3825

View Articletitled, Fault Modelling for Hierarchical Fault Diagnosis and Prognosis

Topics: Fault diagnosis , Modeling , Circuits , Complex systems , Failure analysis , Design , Electric vehicles , Engines , Failure , Motors

Defect Growth Prediction in Rolling Bearings Based on Approximate Entropy

Peng Wang, Robert X. Gao, Huaqing Wang, Hongfang Yuan

DSCC 2013; V002T24A004https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-3907

View Articletitled, Defect Growth Prediction in Rolling Bearings Based on Approximate Entropy

Topics: Entropy , Rolling bearings , Bearings , Cycles , Experimental analysis , Failure mechanisms , Genetic algorithms , Regression analysis , Service life (Equipment) , Signals

Fault Diagnosis on a Digital-Displacement Pump/Motor

Chunjian Wang, Beshah Ayalew, Zoran Filipi

DSCC 2013; V002T24A005https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-3967

View Articletitled, Fault Diagnosis on a Digital-Displacement Pump/Motor

Topics: Displacement , Engines , Fault diagnosis , Motors , Pumps , Cylinders , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Engineering simulation , Simulation , Solenoids

Diagnostics of a Nonlinear Pendulum Using Computational Intelligence

M. Samadani, C. A. Kitio Kwuimy, C. Nataraj

DSCC 2013; V002T24A006https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-4054

View Articletitled, Diagnostics of a Nonlinear Pendulum Using Computational Intelligence

Topics: Pendulums , Nonlinear systems , Artificial neural networks , Parameter estimation

Flow and Thermal Systems

Fast, High-Fidelity Simulation of Dynamic Thermo-Fluid States in Refrigeration Systems

Keith W. Wait, Michael Kempiak, Bahman Abbasi

DSCC 2013; V002T25A001https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-3718

View Articletitled, Fast, High-Fidelity Simulation of Dynamic Thermo-Fluid States in Refrigeration Systems

Topics: Computation , Dynamic models , Fluids , Heat exchangers , Heat transfer coefficients , Oscillations , Refrigerants , Refrigeration , Simulation , Thermofluids

Polymer Flow Control in Continuous Gravimetric Blenders

Alberto L. Cologni, Simone Formentin, Fabio Previdi, Sergio M. Savaresi

DSCC 2013; V002T25A002https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-3721

View Articletitled, Polymer Flow Control in Continuous Gravimetric Blenders

Topics: Flow control , Polymers , Deformation , Control systems , Design , Extruding , Machinery , Screws , Simulation results , Weight (Mass)

POD-Galerkin-Reduced Model Predictive Control for Radiative Drying of Coatings

Xiaoqing Cao, Beshah Ayalew

DSCC 2013; V002T25A003https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-3894

View Articletitled, POD-Galerkin-Reduced Model Predictive Control for Radiative Drying of Coatings

Topics: Coatings , Drying , Predictive control , Differential equations , Energy consumption , Engineering simulation , Partial differential equations , Simulation , Temperature , Water based coatings

Reliable Sensing of Leaks in Pipelines

Dimitris M. Chatzigeorgiou, You Wu, Kamal Youcef-Toumi, Rached Ben-Mansour

DSCC 2013; V002T25A004https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-4009

View Articletitled, Reliable Sensing of Leaks in Pipelines

Topics: Leakage , Pipelines , Pipes , Sensors , Engineering prototypes , Pressure gradient , Water

Spatio-Temporal Estimation of Wildfire Growth

Balaji R. Sharma, Manish Kumar, Kelly Cohen

DSCC 2013; V002T25A005https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-4022

View Articletitled, Spatio-Temporal Estimation of Wildfire Growth

Topics: Filtration , Fire , Noise (Sound) , Partial differential equations , Principal component analysis , Sensors , Spacetime , Surveillance

Comparison of Several Self-Optimizing Control Methods for Efficient Operation for a Chilled Water Plant

Baojie Mu, Yaoyu Li, John E. Seem

DSCC 2013; V002T25A006https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-4097

View Articletitled, Comparison of Several Self-Optimizing Control Methods for Efficient Operation for a Chilled Water Plant

Topics: Algorithms , Approximation , Control algorithms , Design , Optimization , Simulation , Steady state , Transients (Dynamics) , Water

Haptics and Hand Motion

A Method for Selecting Velocity Filter Cutoff Frequency for Maximizing Impedance Width Performance in Haptic Interfaces

Vinay Chawda, Ozkan Celik, Marcia K. O’Malley

DSCC 2013; V002T26A001https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-3701

View Articletitled, A Method for Selecting Velocity Filter Cutoff Frequency for Maximizing Impedance Width Performance in Haptic Interfaces

Topics: Filters , Haptics , Computer simulation , Degrees of freedom , Filtration , Finite difference methods , Simulation , Simulation results

User-Independent Hand Motion Classification With Electromyography

Alison E. Gibson, Mark R. Ison, Panagiotis Artemiadis

DSCC 2013; V002T26A002https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-3832

View Articletitled, User-Independent Hand Motion Classification With Electromyography

Topics: Electromyography , Muscle , Artificial limbs , Electrodes , Exoskeleton devices , Machinery , Prostheses , Sensors , Signals

Model-Mediated Teleoperation With Predictive Models and Relative Tracking

Ryder C. Winck, Allison M. Okamura

DSCC 2013; V002T26A003https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-3842

View Articletitled, Model-Mediated Teleoperation With Predictive Models and Relative Tracking

Topics: Delays , Feedback , Haptics , Manipulators , Robots

Haptic Glove Using Compression-Induced Friction Torque

Yoshihiro Kuroda, Yu Shigeta, Masataka Imura, Yuki Uranishi, Osamu Oshiro

DSCC 2013; V002T26A004https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-3866

View Articletitled, Haptic Glove Using Compression-Induced Friction Torque

Topics: Compression , Friction , Haptics , Torque , Finger joints (Carpentry) , Actuators , Engineering prototypes , Grasping , Shape memory alloys , Weight (Mass)

Evaluation of Friction Models for Haptic Devices

Aftab Ahmad, Kjell Andersson, Ulf Sellgren, Max Boegli

DSCC 2013; V002T26A005https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-3982

View Articletitled, Evaluation of Friction Models for Haptic Devices

Topics: Friction , Haptics , Dams , Errors , Algebra , Control equipment , Differential equations , Feedback , Simulation , Trajectories (Physics)

A Haptic System for Educational Games: Design and Application-Specific Kinematic Optimization

Jeffrey A. Kessler, R. Curtis Lovelace, Allison M. Okamura

DSCC 2013; V002T26A006https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-4077

View Articletitled, A Haptic System for Educational Games: Design and Application-Specific Kinematic Optimization

Topics: Design , Haptics , Kinematics , Optimization , Linkages , Students , Displacement , Dynamic systems , Engineering prototypes , Engines

Human Assistive Systems and Wearable Robots: Applications and Assessment

Body-Segment Orientation Estimation in Rider-Bicycle Interactions With an Un-Calibrated Monocular Camera and Wearable Gyroscopes

Xiang Lu, Yizhai Zhang, Kaiyan Yu, Jingang Yi, Jingtai Liu

DSCC 2013; V002T27A001https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-3839

View Articletitled, Body-Segment Orientation Estimation in Rider-Bicycle Interactions With an Un-Calibrated Monocular Camera and Wearable Gyroscopes

Topics: Bicycles , Design , Machinery , Body systems and structures , Errors , Kalman filters

Interaction Control of a Non-Backdriveable MR-Compatible Actuator Through Series Elasticity

Fabrizio Sergi, Vinay Chawda, Marcia K. O’Malley

DSCC 2013; V002T27A002https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-3891

View Articletitled, Interaction Control of a Non-Backdriveable MR-Compatible Actuator Through Series Elasticity

Topics: Actuators , Elasticity , Stiffness , Force control , Seas , Simulation results , Stability , Control equipment , Design , Dynamic systems

Kinematic Analysis of Virtual Reality Task Intensity Induced by a Rehabilitation Robotic System in Stroke Patients

Matt Simkins, Jay Ryan Roldan, Hyunchul Kim, Gary Abrams, Nancy Byl, Jacob Rosen

DSCC 2013; V002T27A003https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-4042

View Articletitled, Kinematic Analysis of Virtual Reality Task Intensity Induced by a Rehabilitation Robotic System in Stroke Patients

Topics: Kinematic analysis , Robotics , Virtual reality , Exoskeleton devices , Kinematics , Motor controls , Plasticity

Control of Voluntary and Involuntary Nerve Impulses for Hemiparesis Rehabilitation and MRI Study

Lauren Lacey, Vasiliy Buharin, Melih Turkseven, Minoru Shinohara, Jun Ueda

DSCC 2013; V002T27A004https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-4043

View Articletitled, Control of Voluntary and Involuntary Nerve Impulses for Hemiparesis Rehabilitation and MRI Study

Topics: Impulse (Physics) , Magnetic resonance imaging , Actuators , Delays , Robotics , Synchronization , Testing , Transmission lines

Interaction Control for Rehabilitation Robotics via a Low-Cost Force Sensing Handle

Andrew Erwin, Fabrizio Sergi, Vinay Chawda, Marcia K. O’Malley

DSCC 2013; V002T27A005https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-4073

View Articletitled, Interaction Control for Rehabilitation Robotics via a Low-Cost Force Sensing Handle

Topics: Control equipment , Force feedback , Haptics , Patient treatment , Resistors , Robotics , Robots , Transparency

Control and Coordination of Supernumerary Robotic Limbs Based on Human Motion Detection and Task Petri Net Model

Baldin Llorens-Bonilla, H. Harry Asada

DSCC 2013; V002T27A006https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-4083

View Articletitled, Control and Coordination of Supernumerary Robotic Limbs Based on Human Motion Detection and Task Petri Net Model

Topics: Robotics , Robots , Sensors

Human Assistive Systems and Wearable Robots: Design and Control

Kinematics and Dynamics of a Biologically Inspired Index Finger Exoskeleton

Priyanshu Agarwal, Arnold Hechanova, Ashish D. Deshpande

DSCC 2013; V002T28A001https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-3893

View Articletitled, Kinematics and Dynamics of a Biologically Inspired Index Finger Exoskeleton

Topics: Dynamics (Mechanics) , Exoskeleton devices , Kinematics , Design , Finger joints (Carpentry) , Stiffness , Tendons , Actuators , Displacement , Engineering simulation

Nonlinear Passive Elements Using Cam-Based Springs for Powered Robotic Ankles

Jonathan Realmuto, Glenn Klute, Santosh Devasia

DSCC 2013; V002T28A002https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-3908

View Articletitled, Nonlinear Passive Elements Using Cam-Based Springs for Powered Robotic Ankles

Topics: Robotics , Springs , Torque , Prostheses , Design

Novel Design of a Passive Variable Stiffness Joint Mechanism: Inspiration From Biomechanics of Hand Joints

Pei-Hsin Kuo, Ashish D. Deshpande

DSCC 2013; V002T28A003https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-3980

View Articletitled, Novel Design of a Passive Variable Stiffness Joint Mechanism: Inspiration From Biomechanics of Hand Joints

Topics: Biomechanics , Design , Stiffness , End effectors , Engineering prototypes , Grasping , Shapes , Springs , Torque , Virtual work principle

Design of a Minimally Actuated Medical Exoskeleton With Mechanical Swing-Phase Gait Generation and Sit-Stand Assistance

Wayne Yi-Wei Tung, Michael McKinley, Minerva V. Pillai, Jason Reid, Homayoon Kazerooni

DSCC 2013; V002T28A004https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-4038

View Articletitled, Design of a Minimally Actuated Medical Exoskeleton With Mechanical Swing-Phase Gait Generation and Sit-Stand Assistance

Topics: Design , Exoskeleton devices , Knee , Degrees of freedom , Actuators , Biomimetics , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Engines , Hardware , Motors

Comparison of Ultrasound Muscle Stiffness Measurement and Electromyography Towards Validation of an Algorithm for Individual Muscle Control

Ellenor Brown, Kazuya Aomoto, Atsutoshi Ikeda, Tsukasa Ogasawara, Yasuhide Yoshitake, Minoru Shinohara, Jun Ueda

DSCC 2013; V002T28A005https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-4093

View Articletitled, Comparison of Ultrasound Muscle Stiffness Measurement and Electromyography Towards Validation of an Algorithm for Individual Muscle Control

Topics: Algorithms , Electromyography , Muscle , Stiffness , Ultrasound , Manipulators , Diseases , Errors , Stress , Wounds

Control of Autonomous Robots Using the Principles of Neuromodulation

Akimul Prince, Biswanath Samanta

DSCC 2013; V002T28A006https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-4107

View Articletitled, Control of Autonomous Robots Using the Principles of Neuromodulation

Topics: Robots , Artificial neural networks , Human-robot interaction , Risk , Signals

Instrumentation and Characterization in Bio-Systems

A Handheld Noninvasive Sensing Method for the Measurement of Compartment Pressures

C. Flegel, K. Singal, R. Rajamani

DSCC 2013; V002T29A001https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-3847

View Articletitled, A Handheld Noninvasive Sensing Method for the Measurement of Compartment Pressures

Topics: Fluid pressure , Fluids , Magnetic fields , Magnets , Military systems , Pistons , Pressure , Probes , Resolution (Optics) , Sensors

Output-Boundary Regulation: High-Speed AFM Imaging Application

Arom Boekfah, Santosh Devasia

DSCC 2013; V002T29A002https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-3855

View Articletitled, Output-Boundary Regulation: High-Speed AFM Imaging Application

Topics: Atomic force microscopy , Imaging , Feedback , Feedforward control , Simulation results

A Microscale Piezoresistive Force Sensor for Nanoindentation of Biological Cells and Tissues

Hardik J. Pandya, Hyun Tae Kim, Jaydev P. Desai

DSCC 2013; V002T29A003https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-3994

View Articletitled, A Microscale Piezoresistive Force Sensor for Nanoindentation of Biological Cells and Tissues

Topics: Biological cells , Biological tissues , Force sensors , Microscale devices , Nanoindentation , Silicon , Semiconductor wafers , Silicon-on-insulator , Atomic force microscopy , Cantilever beams

Real-Time Image Processing for Locating Veins in Mouse Tails

Yen-Chi Chang, Brittany N. Berry-Pusey, Tsu-Chin Tsao, Arion F. Chatziioannou

DSCC 2013; V002T29A004https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-4023

View Articletitled, Real-Time Image Processing for Locating Veins in Mouse Tails

Topics: Algorithms , Computation , Filtration , Image processing , Needles , Noise (Sound) , Optimization , Skin , Stability

Towards the Development of Optogenetically-Controlled Skeletal Muscle Actuators

Hyeonyu Kim, Devin Neal, H. Harry Asada

DSCC 2013; V002T29A005https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-4062

View Articletitled, Towards the Development of Optogenetically-Controlled Skeletal Muscle Actuators

Topics: Actuators , Muscle , Biological tissues , Stress , Strips , Bearings , Degrees of freedom , Impulse (Physics) , Resolution (Optics) , Spatiotemporal phenomena

Control of Highly Organized Nanostructures in Microchannels Using Nanoliter Droplets

Eunpyo Choi, Kilsung Kwon, Hyung-kwan Chang, Daejoong Kim, Jungyul Park

DSCC 2013; V002T29A006https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-4105

View Articletitled, Control of Highly Organized Nanostructures in Microchannels Using Nanoliter Droplets

Topics: Drops , Microchannels , Nanostructures , Nanoparticles , Biosensors , Sensors , Electricity (Physics) , Energy generation , Evaporation , Filtration

Intelligent Transportation Systems

Digital Effects and Delays in Connected Vehicles: Linear Stability and Simulations

Wubing B. Qin, Gábor Orosz

DSCC 2013; V002T30A001https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-3830

View Articletitled, Digital Effects and Delays in Connected Vehicles: Linear Stability and Simulations

Topics: Connected vehicles , Delays , Engineering simulation , Simulation , Stability , Vehicles , Control equipment , Design , Dynamics (Mechanics) , String

Self-Reconfigurable Control System for Autonomous Vehicles

Rahmat A. Shoureshi, Sunwook Lim, Christopher M. Aasted

DSCC 2013; V002T30A002https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-3876

View Articletitled, Self-Reconfigurable Control System for Autonomous Vehicles

Topics: Control systems , Vehicles , Iterative learning control , Design , Feedback , Aircraft , Control equipment , Damage , Engineering design processes , Failure

A Stackelberg Game Theoretic Driver Model for Merging

Je Hong Yoo, Reza Langari

DSCC 2013; V002T30A003https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-3882

View Articletitled, A Stackelberg Game Theoretic Driver Model for Merging

Topics: Collisions (Physics) , Highways , Roads , Traffic

Accounting for Parametric Model Uncertainty in Collision Avoidance for Unmanned Vehicles Using Sparse Grid Interpolation

Sarah L. Noble, Joel M. Esposito, Jason Case

DSCC 2013; V002T30A004https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-3885

View Articletitled, Accounting for Parametric Model Uncertainty in Collision Avoidance for Unmanned Vehicles Using Sparse Grid Interpolation

Topics: Accounting , Collisions (Physics) , Interpolation , Uncertainty , Vehicles , Trajectories (Physics) , Actuators , Errors , Selection algorithm

Hybrid Powertrain Optimization With Real-Time Traffic Information

Mohd Azrin Mohd Zulkefli, Jianfeng Zheng, Zongxuan Sun, Henry Liu

DSCC 2013; V002T30A005https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-3919

View Articletitled, Hybrid Powertrain Optimization With Real-Time Traffic Information

Topics: Optimization , Traffic , Computation , Batteries , Corporate average fuel economy , Cycles , Dynamic programming , Fuel efficiency , Fuels , Iterative methods

Stability of Connected Vehicle Platoons With Delayed Acceleration Feedback

Jin I. Ge, Sergei S. Avedisov, Gábor Orosz

DSCC 2013; V002T30A006https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-4040

View Articletitled, Stability of Connected Vehicle Platoons With Delayed Acceleration Feedback

Topics: Connected vehicles , Feedback , Stability , Vehicles , Flow (Dynamics) , Oscillations , Traffic , Control systems , Delays

Linear Systems and Robust Control

Output Reversibility in Linear Discrete-Time Dynamical Systems

Sergey G. Nersesov, Venkatesh Deshmukh, Masood Ghasemi

DSCC 2013; V002T31A001https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-3710

View Articletitled, Output Reversibility in Linear Discrete-Time Dynamical Systems

Topics: Dynamic systems , Eigenvalues

A Linear Matrix Inequality Solution to the Input Covariance Constraint Control Problem

Andrew White, Guoming Zhu, Jongeun Choi

DSCC 2013; V002T31A002https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-3716

View Articletitled, A Linear Matrix Inequality Solution to the Input Covariance Constraint Control Problem

Topics: Linear matrix inequalities , Optimal control , Optimization

New Results on Continuous-Time Switched Linear Systems With Actuator Saturation

Chang Duan, Fen Wu

DSCC 2013; V002T31A003https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-3789

View Articletitled, New Results on Continuous-Time Switched Linear Systems With Actuator Saturation

Topics: Actuators , Linear systems , Control equipment , Feedback , Linear matrix inequalities , Optimization

A High Performance Tracking Control Method Based on a Disturbance Observer With Parameter Adaptation

Dong Jin Hyun, Jungsu Choi, Kyoungchul Kong

DSCC 2013; V002T31A004https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-3814

View Articletitled, A High Performance Tracking Control Method Based on a Disturbance Observer With Parameter Adaptation

Topics: Algorithms , Control algorithms , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Electric motors , Filtration , Robustness , Signals , Stability , Tracking control , Uncertain systems

Asymptotic Properties of Zeros of Sampled-Data Systems for Continuous-Time Plants With Nondecouplability

Mitsuaki Ishitobi, Sadaaki Kunimatsu

DSCC 2013; V002T31A005https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-3989

View Articletitled, Asymptotic Properties of Zeros of Sampled-Data Systems for Continuous-Time Plants With Nondecouplability

Topics: Linear systems , Poles (Building) , Stability , State feedback

Marine Vehicles

Adaptive Optimal Power Trade-Off in Underwater Sensor Networks

Devesh K. Jha, Thomas A. Wettergren, Asok Ray

DSCC 2013; V002T32A001https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-3717

View Articletitled, Adaptive Optimal Power Trade-Off in Underwater Sensor Networks

Topics: Sensor networks , Tradeoffs , Algorithms , Probability , Batteries , Design , Energy management , Exergy , Optimization , Performance evaluation

An Experimental Testbed for Multi-Robot Tracking of Manifolds and Coherent Structures in Flows

Matthew Michini, Kenneth Mallory, Dennis Larkin, M. Ani Hsieh, Eric Forgoston, Philip A. Yecko

DSCC 2013; V002T32A002https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-3745

View Articletitled, An Experimental Testbed for Multi-Robot Tracking of Manifolds and Coherent Structures in Flows

Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Manifolds , Robots , Oceans , Fluid dynamics , Particulate matter , Simulation , Vehicles , Wind

Experimental Evaluation of Approach Behavior for Autonomous Surface Vehicles

Ivan R. Bertaska, Jose Alvarez, Armando Sinisterra, Karl von Ellenrieder, Manhar Dhanak, Brual Shah, Petr Švec, Satyandra K. Gupta

DSCC 2013; V002T32A003https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-3838

View Articletitled, Experimental Evaluation of Approach Behavior for Autonomous Surface Vehicles

Topics: Vehicles , Trajectories (Physics) , Control equipment , Control systems , Engineering simulation , Sensors , Simulation , Thrust , Waves , Wind

Planning the Minimum Time Course for Autonomous Underwater Vehicle in Uncertain Current

Michael A. Hurni, Kiriakos Kiriakidis, John W. Nicholson

DSCC 2013; V002T32A004https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-3849

View Articletitled, Planning the Minimum Time Course for Autonomous Underwater Vehicle in Uncertain Current

Topics: Underwater vehicles , Currents , Flow (Dynamics) , Optimization , Vehicles

Backstepping-Based Hybrid Target Tracking Control for a Carangiform Robotic Fish

Songlin Chen, Jianxun Wang, Xiaobo Tan

DSCC 2013; V002T32A005https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-3963

View Articletitled, Backstepping-Based Hybrid Target Tracking Control for a Carangiform Robotic Fish

Topics: Robotics , Tracking control , Control equipment , Dynamic models , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Engineering simulation , Errors , Simulation , Trajectories (Physics)

Gliding Robotic Fish and its Tail-Enabled Yaw Motion Stabilization Using Sliding Mode Control

Feitian Zhang, Xiaobo Tan

DSCC 2013; V002T32A006https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-4015

View Articletitled, Gliding Robotic Fish and its Tail-Enabled Yaw Motion Stabilization Using Sliding Mode Control

Topics: Robotics , Sliding mode control , Yaw , Control equipment , Robots , Design , Dynamic models , Energy efficiency , Engineering prototypes , Simulation

Nonholonomic Systems

Energy-Based Limit Cycle Compensation for Dynamically Balancing Wheeled Inverted Pendulum Machines

Hari Vasudevan, Aaron M. Dollar, John B. Morrell

DSCC 2013; V002T33A001https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-3843

View Articletitled, Energy-Based Limit Cycle Compensation for Dynamically Balancing Wheeled Inverted Pendulum Machines

Topics: Limit cycles , Machinery , Pendulums , Algorithms , Design , Friction , Rolling friction , Sensors , Trains , Wear

Snakeboard Motion Planning With Local Trajectory Information

Tony Dear, Ross L. Hatton, Matthew Travers, Howie Choset

DSCC 2013; V002T33A002https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-3883

View Articletitled, Snakeboard Motion Planning With Local Trajectory Information

Topics: Path planning , Trajectories (Physics) , Corners (Structural elements) , Torque

Sliding Mode Coordination Control Design for Multiagent Systems

Masood Ghasemi, Sergey G. Nersesov

DSCC 2013; V002T33A003https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-3902

View Articletitled, Sliding Mode Coordination Control Design for Multiagent Systems

Topics: Design , Multi-agent systems , Steady state , Control equipment , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Flow (Dynamics) , Mobile robots , Sliding mode control , Topology

Mechanics and Control of a Terrestrial Vehicle Exploiting a Nonholonomic Constraint for Fishlike Locomotion

Tony Dear, Scott David Kelly, Matthew Travers, Howie Choset

DSCC 2013; V002T33A004https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-3941

View Articletitled, Mechanics and Control of a Terrestrial Vehicle Exploiting a Nonholonomic Constraint for Fishlike Locomotion

Topics: Control equipment , Equations of motion , Equilibrium (Physics) , Momentum , Vehicles

Optimal Gait Design for Systems With Drift on SO(3)

Matthew Travers, Howie Choset

DSCC 2013; V002T33A005https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-3946

View Articletitled, Optimal Gait Design for Systems With Drift on SO(3)

Topics: Design , Conservation laws (Physics) , Flight , Kinematics , Satellites , Space

Trajectory Optimization for Nonholonomic Vehicles on Non-Flat Terrains Using Shooting and Collocation Methods

Dimitris M. Chatzigeorgiou

DSCC 2013; V002T33A006https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-4051

View Articletitled, Trajectory Optimization for Nonholonomic Vehicles on Non-Flat Terrains Using Shooting and Collocation Methods

Topics: Optimal control , Optimization , Trajectories (Physics) , Vehicles