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Integrating Reconfigurable Foot Design, Multi-modal Contact Sensing, and Terrain Classification for Bipedal Locomotion
Modeling, Estimation and Control Conference
The ability of bipedal robots to adapt to diverse and unstructured terrain conditions is crucial for their deployment in real-world environments. To this end, we present a novel, bio-inspired robot foot design with stabilizing tarsal segments and a multifarious sensor suite involving acoustic, capacitive, tactile, temperature, and acceleration sensors. A real-time signal processing and terrain classification system is developed and evaluated. The sensed terrain information is used to control actuated segments of the foot, leading to improved ground contact and stability. The proposed framework highlights the potential of the sensor-integrated adaptive foot for intelligent and adaptive locomotion.
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Automated Sanitisation Device – Hand Sanitisation, Thermal Screening and IoT-Based Web-Database
Journal on Today’s Ideas - Tomorrow’s Technologies
In this time of great distress brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, hand sanitization is of utmost priority to prevent the transmission of germs. We have come forth with an innovative “automated sanitization device” which makes the process of hand sanitization and temperature screening rapid, automatic and easier. The proposed automated sanitization device contributes significantly to prevent the spread of the virus and also raises awareness to increase hygiene at public places. The concept of embedded systems with various sensors attached to a PCB has been used in designing of the device. This paper addresses the methodological details of proposed automated sanitization device while focusing on its technical as well as financial expects. The proposed device is anticipated to be used at various public places like workplaces, residences, railway stations etc. working of this model, addressing both the technical as well as the financial aspect.
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Autonomous Luggage Carrier Hexapod
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International Journal of Engineering Applied Sciences and Technology
In the last few years, there has been a lot of advancements in Robotics and Computer Science, to an extent that Robotic Devices are now included in our daily life and help us in our day to day activities. The more important thing is that this is not the peak, this is just the beginning, there is a lot of research going on in this field with the aim of making our quality of life better. This paper presents a similar project undertaken to help elderly people in carrying their luggage around the airport terminal. This paper presents the methodology and algorithms used to develop the device. The prototype has been tested in open spaces, while simulations have been done to analyze its scalability to accommodate multiple robots coexisting.
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Entracer – Contact Tracing and Sanitisation Device
International Journal of Medical Device and Adjuvant Treatments
Objective: In this time of great distress brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, hand sanitization is of utmost priority to prevent the transmission of germs. We have developed an automated hand sanitization and contact tracing device which will be immensely beneficial in flattening the curve of COVID-19 cases.
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Materials and Methods: The device described in this paper automates the preliminary testing of COVID-19 symptoms which are high temperature and low blood oxygen level. This paper addresses the methodological details of the proposed device while also focusing on its UI and the ecosystem of App and the device.
Results: The device integrates all the important features for preliminary COVID-19 screening and makes the process of sanitization rapid and easier.
Conclusions: This idea is anticipated to be adopted at closed places at first like college campuses, offices, malls, and other buildings, then slowly it can be expanded to cover entire states and track potential patients so they can be advised to maintain quarantine and reduce the risk of spreading the virus.