Recently, muscle synergy analysis has become a standard methodology for extracting coordination patterns from electromyographic (EMG) signals, and the evaluation of motor control strategies in many contexts. Most previous studies have characterized upper-limb synergies across limited set reaching movements. With aim future uses control, rehabilitation other fields, this study provides comprehensive characterization large tasks also considers inter-individual environmental variability.Sixteen...

This study illustrates the aerodynamic and mechatronic design of a 1/75 scaled model DTU 10 MW wind turbine to perform tunnel tests in floating offshore configuration. Due strong discrepancy Reynolds number between full scale (up 150), dedicated low‐Reynolds airfoil (SD7032) was chosen for blades, final shape defined based on optimisation algorithm which had as target matching thrust force first flap‐wise bending frequency, it is thoroughly explained study. Furthermore, reported terms...

Small-scale production is relying more and on personalization flexibility as an innovation key for success in response to market needs such diversification of consumer preferences and/or greater regulatory pressure. This can be possible thanks assembly lines dynamically adaptable new requirements, easily reconfigurable reprogrammable any change the line. In automated lines, where traditional automation not applicable, human robot collaboration established, giving birth a kind industrial...

Sophisticated computational aero-hydro-elastic tools are being developed for simulating the dynamics of Floating Offshore Wind Turbines (FOWTs). The reliabilty such prediction designers requires experimental validation. To this end, due to lack a large amount full scale data available, tests represent remarkable tool. Moreover, combined aerodynamic and hydrodynamic contributions FOWTs, should take into account both. This paper presents design process 6-Degrees-of-Freedom robot FOWTs in wind...

The selection of a motor-reducer unit in electrical servo-systems has profound impact on the dynamic performance machine. This choice must be made considering all limits imposed by each component system and operational constraints. article proposes useful practical methodology for correct sizing unit. relationships between motor transmission are investigated introducing some easily calculated factors comparing available couplings selecting best solution. suggests an innovative approach that...

A new extrusion-based additive manufacturing technique is described in this paper together with the main components of machine capable carrying out process. Innovative characteristics are fixed extrusion head and workpiece moving thanks to a 5-axis parallel kinematics handling system, allowing capability inclining part during material deposition consequently avoiding support structures. The nozzle have been designed order be able extrude high viscosity mixtures low polymeric content....

The manufacturing landscape is rapidly evolving, being characterized by the emergence of Industry 5.0, leading to a growing recognition importance human-centered, sustainable and resilient approach. In response these needs, collaborative robotics has emerged as promising solution enhance flexibility in industrial operations, while ensuring higher level safety. Cobots enable human-robot collaboration without need for physical barriers, reduce footprint robotic station, foster closer working...

The design of a new additive manufacturing (AM) system based on extrusion and 3D deposition mixture metal (or advanced ceramic) powder polymeric binder is described in this paper. proposed totally innovative terms combination deposited work material, (head nozzle), table, which 5-axes parallel kinematics machine (PKM). head nozzle have been designed order to be able extrude high viscosity mixtures with low content. PKM aimed at obtaining good surface quality the reducing need for supports...

This paper illustrates the mechatronic design of wind tunnel scale model DTU 10MW reference turbine, for LIFES50+ H2020 European project. was designed with final goal controlling angle attack each blade by means miniaturized servomotors, implementing advanced individual pitch control (IPC) laws on a Floating Offshore Wind Turbine (FOWT) 1/75 model. Many constraints were to be respected: among others, rotor-nacelle overall mass due aero-elastic scaling, limited space nacelle, where put three...

The exploitation of immersive simulation platforms to improve traditional training techniques in the agricultural industry sector would enable year-round accessibility, flexibility, safety, and consistent high-quality for operators. An innovative workflow virtual simulations educational purposes includes an environment which operator can interact with plants through haptic interfaces, following instructions imparted by a non-playing character (NPC) instructor. This study allows simulating...

3D printers, especially in the implementation of innovative extrusion processes which do not have a long history development, are often built by adapting mechanical designs, drives and controls previously developed for generic machine tools. This is done through process choice integration based principally on empirical criteria taking into account separately different aspects parameters. Hereafter, we present an integrated mechatronic approach has been adopted to design from scratch...

This paper presents the technical issues and methodological aspects concerning hybrid/hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing of floating offshore wind turbines (FOWTs) insides Politecnico di Milano tunnel. The scaling faced when performing scale model tests on FOWT are presented advantages HIL methodology with respect to traditional ocean basin shown. main numerical physical subsystems experimental setup discussed, focussing their interaction investigating effect aerodynamic loads global response system.

Purpose This study aims to investigate and compare three nonplanar (NP) slicing algorithms. The algorithms aim control the layer thickness variation (LTV), which is a common issue in supportless fabrication of free-form parts. comparison underlines differences between theoretical real scenarios, resulting guidelines for toolpath generation complex objects. Design/methodology/approach algorithm uses representative geometry, i.e. quarter torus. It presents an increasing overhang constant...

Accurate estimation of hazelnut yield is crucial for optimizing resource management and harvest planning. Although the number female flowers on a flowering plant reliable indicator annual production, counting them remains difficult because their extremely small size inconspicuous shape color. Currently, manual flower only available method, but it time-consuming prone to errors. In this study, novel vision-based method automatic specifically designed plants (Corylus avellana) exploiting...

Manufacturing processes in the shoe industry are still characterized to a large extent by human labour, especially small and medium craft enterprises. Even when machinery is adopted support manufacturing operations, most cases an operator has supervise or carry out task. On other hand, footwear industries called respond continuous challenges face globalization effects, so that rapid adaptability customer needs required. The 4.0 paradigms, which taking place industrial environments, represent...