ABSTRACT Previous studies on the link between organisational identification and creativity have reported contradictory results, that is, both positive negative effects. This may be because existing research has focused mediating moderating variables as antecedents of creativity, thus ignoring differences in capability creative problem‐solving process. study challenges this contradiction by exploring when at a team level pertains to Referring process represented design thinking, we propose...

Abstract Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) converts heat energy into electricity using the 20 to 27 °C temperature difference between warm seawater at surface and cold in depths. In this paper, a simulation model for an OTEC plant, which uses Uehara cycle with ammonia–water mixture as working fluid, is constructed based on mass balance balance. A method of initial value determination numerical developed. The accuracy was evaluated by comparison experimental results basic equipment. ©...

This paper presents a method of contour control mechatronic servo systems by using neural networks. The network learns the inverse dynamics system. input data for are modified from objective trajectories network. Gaussian is adopted to construct system because function well defined, and its structure initial parameters can be systematically selected such that approximates actual input/output used learning Effectiveness proposed assured experimental results an X-Y table.

In this research, a state space model for an ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) plant using Rankine cycle is proposed by considering the heat transfer dynamics. The constructed existing simple dynamic model. temperatures and flow rates of warm cold seawater are selected as variables. difficulty static calculation in on construction also clarified. To cope with issue, relationships between variables at steady manipulated variable rate derived. usefulness limitation verified simulation results.

To determine the physical and mechanical conditions of an impacting air bag that would rupture eye with a transsclerally fixated posterior chamber intraocular lens (IOL).Numerical simulation study on computer.Simulations in model human were performed computer using finite element analysis program PAM-CRASH (Nihon ESI). The was set to impact surface IOL at various velocities. tensile force limit 10-1 polypropylene suture assumed be 0.16 N, which is specified U.S. Pharmacopeia XXII.At lowest...

A meal assistance orthosis is developed for elderly and/or disabled persons who have partly or completely lost the ability of moving their upper limbs by themselves independently. The supports and brings foods from dishes to mouth own forearms. Target positions orthosis, i.e., scooping points on can be determined using image processing dish taken a video camera. Human intention food selection extracted electrooculogram (EOG) signals which are measured electrodes face. Position control...

This research proposes a novel control strategy for the of ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) plant using double-stage Rankine cycle with variation warm seawater temperature. The is derived based on heat exchange in evaporator and condenser OTEC plant, realized by PI law. usefulness proposed confirmed through numerical simulations simple dynamic model.

Innovation of meaning (IoM) is one the streams that has attracted attention in design thinking research. Inside‐out envisioning aims to assist non‐designer employees practice IoM a similar manner how visionary executives and designers perform. The process starts with exposing their intrinsic visions innovate dominant social or organizational meanings. This makes employees' creativity comes from goals values an important driving force inside‐out envisioning. Thus, it crucial foster culture...

This paper presents a new ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) for hemiplegic patients. The proposed AFO has pneumatic passive element with rotation axis at the ankle joint. ankle-joint constraint force can be adjusted according to subject's gait phase. We confirmed that adjusting of pressure in enables device duplicate performance many conventional AFOs

Abstract: In this research, a Web application for simulator of an ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) plant with double-stage Rankine cycle is developed. A simple dynamic model the OTEC which consists steady state calculation variables based on mass balance and balance, transient heat exchanger dynamics adopted construction simulator. Performance indexes are used effective operation also calculated in

This study involved an empirical comparison of product competitiveness driven by aesthetic and technological innovations in a mature market. began with theoretical idea that users may perceive evaluate technology development through the visible form product. Statistical analyses user reviews digital cameras showed impact on was greater than changes. The results demonstrated did not leverage appearance for recognition development. Moreover, findings show specification information had...

Purpose: To determine the biomechanical response of an impacting airbag on eyes with different axial lengths transsclerally fixated posterior chamber intraocular lens (PC IOL). Materials and methods: Simulations in a model human eye were performed computer using finite element analysis program created by Nihon, ESI Group. The was set to be deployed at five velocities impact three lengths. These have PC IOL 10-0 polypropylene possessing tensile force limit 0.16 N according United States...

Summary form only given as follows. For contour control of industrial mechatronic servo systems, objective trajectory data have been directly used taught for the input systems. By using conventional method, performance deteriorates. To improve a modified method is proposed. The modifies from trajectory. characteristics system behavior controlled by proposed analyzed in time domain and frequency domain, respectively. effectiveness proved experiments an actual robot arm system. experimental...

Flexible motion of an industrial articulated robot arm, i.e., the passive arm for external force, is realized by proposed method force-free control. The control enables as if it were in a circumstance non-gravity and non-friction condition. effectiveness was assured applying approach to pull-out-work with two degree-of-freedom arm.

Pneumatic active anti-vibration apparatuses (AVAs) are widely employed for the highprecision positioning of wafer stages in semiconductor lithography equipment. However, there exists delay transmission air supplied to springs. In this paper, we consider suppression vibration caused by time (i.e., dead-time) AVAs. The dead-time is compensated using a Smith predictor, which well-known as control method systems. implementation plant model and needed. For reason, paper focuses on tuning...

This study aims at exploring how an integrated product and service contributes to achieving Innovation of Meaning (IoM) or technology epiphany.Existing IoM studies have focused on intended meaning (as defined in new development) ignored the received that users reconstruct.The process by which a user assigns things can not only be static but also dynamic.This focuses products contexts offered services analyses case Japan's largest manufacturer ankle-foot orthoses.The results show guides...

This paper presents a methodology for off-line trajectory generation that guarantees high-speed and precise end-effector point-to-point (positioning) control of industrial robot arms, within the bounds most relevant constraints. The constraints being addressed are saturation joint torque limit Cartesian velocity. In proposed methodology, shortest path travel maximum-joint torque/acceleration utility is guaranteed so true minimum-time generated. then compensated delay dynamics using...