In this paper, the contact motion between rigid body systems floating in space is formulated and dynamic conditions are investigated in order to capture a non-cooperative satellite. As for the theoretical investigation, impedance matching is discussed for the case in which the robot hand under impedance control approaches and collides with a passive target, and a specific impedance value is def...

A method is developed for measuring acoustic impedance. The method employs a one-dimensional tube or duct with excitation at one end and an unknown acoustic impedance at the termination end. Microphones placed in the tube are then employed to measure the frequency response of the system from which acoustic impedance of the end is calculated. This method uses fixed instrumentation and takes adva...

Modeling a porous layer mounted on a vibrating structure using acoustic impedance is investigated in this paper. It is shown that the use of surface impedance usually measured with the impedance tube method can provide an inaccurate estimation of the acoustic pressure radiated by the covered structure. The paper focuses on the derivation of an impedance, denoted the “transfer impedance,” which ...

Impedometric zeolite hydrocarbon sensors with a chromium oxide intermediatelayer show a very promising behavior with respect to sensitivity and selectivity. Theunderlying physico-chemical mechanism is under investigation at the moment. In order toverify that the effect occurs at the electrode and that zeolite bulk properties remain almostunaffected by hydrocarbons, a special planar setup was de...

The impedance matrices of independent point fingers of a multifingered gripper map to the impedance matrix of a grasped workpart. We find that in a planar geometry, three fingers are enough to allow an unrestricted range of workpart impedances, if finger impedances are selectable. In a spatial geometry however, five fingers are necessary for the broadest range of workpart impedances, and even s...

Electrical impedance tomography is a new technology giving us lung imaging that may allow lung function to be monitored at the bedside. Several applications have been studied to guide mechanical ventilation at the bedside with electrical impedance tomography. Positive end-expiratory pressure trials guided by electrical impedance tomography are relevant in terms of recruited volume or homogeneit...

A human performs a variety of skillful movements by adjusting dynamic characteristics of his or her musculoskeletal system according to a task involved. Such characteristics of human movements can be described by mechanical impedance parameters. If the regulation mechanism of human impedance properties during the task can be clarified and modeled, there is a possibility that human skillful stra...

The current source is a key component in bio-impedance measurement systems. The accuracy of the current source can be measured in terms of its output impedance together with other parameters, with certain applications demanding extremely high output impedance. This paper presents an investigation and comparison of different current source designs based on the Enhanced Howland circuit combined w...

Radiofrequency catheter ablation of accessory pathways and the atrioventricular junction often requires multiple applications of energy. The inability to determine the effects of any given application on the underlying tissue may contribute to this problem. In the present study, impedance was monitored in 20 patients undergoing radiofrequency catheter ablation, and the relationship between an i...