We present an approach for recovering a global surface model of an object from the deformation of the occluding contour using an active (i.e., mobile) observer able to control its motion. In particular, we consider two problems: (1) How can the observer’s viewpoint be controlled in order to generate a dense sequence of images that allows incremental reconstruction of an unknown surface, and (2)...

A compact axial active magnetic bearing with a function of two-tilt-motion control is fabricated which has a new configuration of magnetic poles. They consist of four cylindrical poles with coils and a single common pole whose opposite plane of the rotor has a permanent magnet to achieve multi-degree-of-freedom zero power control. Modal control is applied because local zero power control may ma...

41 42 The mouse has become an important model system for studying the cellular basis of 43 learning and coding of heading by the vestibular system. Here we recorded from single 44 neurons in the vestibular nuclei (VN) to understand how vestibular pathways encode 45 self-motion under natural conditions, during which proprioceptive and motor-related 46 signals as well as vestibular inputs provide...

Intellectual Merit: Theory (Huepe): developed detailed and idealized models to capture specific and universal aspects of swarm dynamics based on experimental results and theoretical analysis; introduced an adaptive-network description of collective motion; solved the inverse problem for small groups of fish, deducing the interactions between individuals from experimental data thus unveiling non...

We propose a data-driven, unobtrusive and covert method for automatic deception detection in interrogation interviews from visual cues only. Using skin blob analysis together with Active Shape Modeling, we continuously track and analyze the motion of the hands and head as a subject is responding to interview questions, as well as their facial micro expressions, thus extracting motion profiles, ...

BACKGROUND A few prospective controlled trials comparing early functional rehabilitation after Achilles tendon repair and non-operative immobilization have been reported. HYPOTHESES There is no difference in Achilles tendon elongation between early motion and immobilization after Achilles tendon repair. Tendon elongation does not correlate with the clinical outcome. STUDY DESIGN Randomized ...

Can we design an interface to help people make use of the idle time spent looking at progress bars? We propose to augment progress bars with user-controlled functionalities facilitating the switch to temporary activities. We propose a taxonomy of waiting period contexts and possible temporary tasks, then report on participatory design sessions, and a follow-up survey. Finally we describe an ear...