Robots tasked with object assembly by manipulation of parts require not only a high-level plan for order placement but also detailed low-level information on how to place and pick the part based its state. This is complex multi-level problem prone failures at various levels. paper employs meta reasoning architecture along robotics principles proposes dual encoding state expectations during prog...

to use services transparently in a distributed environment, the utility grids develop a cyber-infrastructure. the parameters of the quality of service such as the allocation-cost and makespan have to be dealt with in order to schedule workflow application tasks in the utility grids. optimization of both target parameters above is a challenge in a distributed environment and may conflict one ano...

Part one of this series investigated the adequacy of current models used to forecast bed demand. This part explores the issues surrounding the correct level of occupancy required to deliver effective and safe health care. Economy of scale as explained by queuing theory is a significant factor in understanding bed occupancy. However, irrespective of the occupancy specific to different sized hosp...

Identification of patients colonized with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and subsequent isolation and decolonization is pivotal to the control of cross infection in hospitals. The aim of this study was to establish if early identification of colonized patients using rapid methods alone reduces transmission. A prospective, cluster, two-period cross-over design was used. Seven...

we have performed quantum-chemical ab initio in various basis sets at the hartree-fock andb3lyp levels for adenine and thymine with the program gaussian98. the dipole,quadrupole, octapole and hexadecapole moments and primitive in nine basis sets for thesemolecules are presented. the most stabilized forms of these molecules are observed in 6-311++g** basis set. we have evaluated coefficient hybr...

Path planning can be perceived as a combination of searching and executing the optimal path between start destination locations. Deliberative capabilities are essential for motion autonomous unmanned vehicles in real-world scenarios. There is challenge handling uncertainty concerning obstacles dynamic scenario, thus requiring an intelligent, robust algorithm, with minimum computational overhead...

Dissemination Level PU Public X PP Restricted to other program participants (including the Commission Services) RE Restricted to a group specified by the consortium (including the Commission Services) CO Confidential, only for members of the consortium (including the Commission Services) Introduction This report concerns Deliverable DR. 7.6 of WP7 and contains applications of the Bayes Occupanc...

This paper presents the results of the analysis of 56,000 flat grids in a form suitable for minimum weight design.

Smart homes of the future will have a number of different types of sensors. What types of sensors and how they will be used depends on the behaviour needed from the smart home. Using the sensors to automatically determine if a home is occupied can lead to a wide range of benefits. For example, it could trigger a change in the thermostat setting to save money, or even a change in security monito...