Observer based dynamic control model for bilaterally controlled MU-LapaRobot: surgical tool force limiting

Branesh M. Pillai, Chumpon Wilasrusmee, Jackrit Suthakorn This study introduces a robotic system for laparoscopic surgical tool insertion, incorporating observer-based dynamic and robot-assisted bilateral control. The system, validated using the MU-LapaRobot, features a virtual spring damper force lock to enhance precision and safety during surgery. Experimental results showed low force Read more…

Fabrication of Au-Ag nanorod SERS substrates by co-sputtering technique and dealloying with selective chemical etching

U. Waiwijit, C. Chananonnawathorn, P. Eimchai , T. Bora, G.L. Hornyak c, N. Nuntawong This study successfully fabricated Au-Ag dealloyed nanorod SERS substrates using co-sputtering and selective chemical etching, showcasing enhanced sensitivity, stability, and uniformity for molecular detection. The increased surface roughness and gold atom availability on the dealloyed substrates Read more…

Learning-Based Cell Injection Control for Precise Drop-on-Demand Cell Printing

JIA SHI, BIN WU, BIN SONG, JINCHUN SONG, SHIHAO LI, DIETER TRAU, and WEN F. LU The LCIC method revolutionizes drop-on-demand (DOD) printing by eliminating satellite droplets automatically, significantly improving position accuracy and printing efficiency for tissue engineering. Through computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations and a multilayer perceptron (MLP) network, Read more…

Improving Flowability of PLA Powder for Rapid Prototyping Process

Thittikorn Phattanaphibul and Pisut Koomsap This study demonstrates that freezing PLA powder at 0°C and maintaining the environment’s temperature at the same level effectively reduces its stickiness and improves flowability. Incorporating vibration enhances the consistency of powder flow, addressing common challenges in rapid prototyping processes. These findings pave the way Read more…

Simulation of the airflow characteristic inside a hard disk drive by applying a computational fluid dynamics software

Chanchal Saha, Huynh Trung Luong, M. H. Aziz, and Tharinan Rattanalert This study demonstrates the application of STAR-CCM+ simulation software to analyze airflow characteristics in a 2.5” hard disk drive, validating its robustness with theoretical verification. The findings highlight the software’s accuracy in solving CFD-related problems while emphasizing dependency on Read more…

Police Eyes: Real World Automated Detection of Traffic Violations

Ramesh Marikhu; Jednipat Moonrinta; Mongkol Ekpanyapong; Matthew Dailey; Supakorn Siddhichai Police Eyes showcases immense potential in revolutionizing traffic management by leveraging real-time surveillance to detect violations effectively. Its advanced image processing and computer vision techniques, integrated with IP cameras, ensure precise monitoring and offer scalability for urban adoption. By streamlining Read more…

Adaptive Cruise Control for an Intelligent Vehicle

Worrawut Pananurak, Somphong Thanok, Manukid Parnichkun This research demonstrates significant progress in adaptive cruise control systems, showcasing innovative modifications in throttle and braking mechanisms for enhanced vehicle automation. The integration of advanced algorithms, including fuzzy logic and sensor-based data processing, ensures efficient and safe operations. These advancements provide a strong Read more…

Nanostructured Anti-reflective Coating for Solar Panels

Title:                           Nanostructured Anti-reflective Coating for Solar Panels Project Leader:         Dr. Tanujjal Bora Objectives: Solar energy is one of the most powerful renewable energy sources available to mankind. To harvest the solar energy, solar panels are used, where anti-reflective coatings are an essential device component to minimize the optical losses. Read more…

AI in a box

2.Objective   Artificial intelligence (AI) and computer learning have improved rapidly in the recent decade. However, the capability of applying this technology is limited by the capacity of computing resources and infrastructures. It requires accelerated computing resources, such as graphics processing units (GPUs), in order to perform expensive processing tasks Read more…