In this paper, the collaboration of a human and a robot for executing complicated handling tasks for folding non-rigid objects is investigated. A hierarchical control system is developed for the co-manipulation task of folding sheets like fabrics/cloths. The system is based on force and RGB-D feedback in both higher and lower control levels of the process. In the higher level, the perception of...

We developed the estimation system of electric parameters. For the non-magnetic materials, the estimated relative permeability was the same as the nominal values. For the ferromagnetic materials, the estimated relative permeability varied 0% to 30% from the nominal values. For both types of materials, the estimated conductivities were 0% to 9.8% different from nominal values. Next, we apply our...

We proposed a physics-based rendering method for reflection of woven textiles. Both reflection properties of fibers and yarns are taken into account, which are the primary factors affecting visual appearance of cloths. The reflection from fiber surfaces is analyzed using Kirchhoff diffraction theory, assuming a statistical surface. Yarns are usually consisted of a group of fibers and they are s...

Dairy cows are vital for milk production, cheese, cream, and so much more. Healthy udders and teats are necessary to keep production levels at their highest and to keep the number of cows being culled to the lowest levels. Inflammation of the mammary gland is called mastitis, which is typically caused by bacteria that invade the teat canal. This disease is most often transmitted by contact with...

Solar cells offer an environmentally sustainable and convenient option for power source of next-generation wearable electronics. Due to the advantages low cost, easy fabrication deformation, fiber dye-sensitized solar (FDSSCs) are required be suitable available Herein, through introduced nanopillar arrays over Ti wire atomic layer deposition conformal TiO2 make photoanode, energy conversion eff...

Standard precautions require all clinical equipment to be cleaned between patient use.1 Cleaning equipment of patients colonized with vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) had previously involved a 2-step cleaning processwith detergent andwater followed by disinfection with hypochlorite solution 1,000 ppm using a disposable detergent wipe or paper towel. Environmental services have been using...

Electronic retailing is expected to affect consumer behaviour many ways through creating new consumer value. In this paper, we adopt a mixed value approach to the consumer value problem in the context of electronic retailing of clothing. We attempt to discover the dominant value patterns that best characterize the underlying consumer value patterns motivating consumers in their purchase situati...