this paper addresses the design of control charts for both variable ( x chart) andattribute (u and c charts) quality characteristics, when there is uncertainty about the processparameters or sample data. derived control charts are more flexible than the strict crisp case, dueto the ability of encompassing the effects of vagueness in form of the degree of expert’spresumption. we extend the use o...

A gravity balancing lower extremity exoskeleton is a simple mechanical device composed of rigid links, joints and springs, which is adjustable to the geometry and inertia of the leg of a human subject wearing it. This passive exoskeleton does not use any motors or controllers, yet can still unload the human leg joints of the gravity load over the full range of motion of the leg. The underlying ...

[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to verify the effects of idiopathic scoliosis on the human body by comparing the postural balance of adolescents with and without idiopathic scoliosis, to provide basic data for the optimal desirable growth and development of adolescents. [Subjects] The subjects were 128 adolescents diagnosed with scoliosis on X-ray by orthopedists. The subjects were divi...

the normalized full gradient (nfg) method defined by berezkin (1967, 1973 and 1998) is used for downward continuation maps. analytical downward continuation is a method to estimate the field closer to the source and consequently results in a better resolution of underground rock distribution. however, the usefulness of this process is limited by the fact that the operation is extremely sensitiv...

High-energy scattering in non-conformal gauge theories is investigated using the AdS/CFT dual string/gravity theory. It is argued that strong-gravity processes, such as black hole formation, play an important role in the dual dynamics. Further information about this dynamics is found by performing a linearized analysis of gravity for a mass near an infrared brane; this gives the far field appro...

This study revealed proper parameters to predict walking turns to-support the residents as a built environment function. We used non contact sensor that did not disturb everyday life and aimed extract highly versatile prediction by considering movement strategy rotation direction. After carefully examining accuracy for center-of-gravity shift head upper body parameters, we found position of hea...