Audio systems are used to create two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) audio effects which involve the ability to localize sound within a multi-dimensional space. Multi-dimensional audio systems could be used to...
Mot-clé:
Localization, Sound et Vector Based Amplitude Panning
Assujettir:
Directional hearing, Auditory perception, Acoustic localization et Sound
Abrasive waterjet machining has gained significant importance in the manufacturing sector for its efficiency and versatility in cutting various materials without generating heat, making it suitable for temperature-sensitive...
Mot-clé:
Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), Grey Relational Analysis (GRA), Non traditional machining, Optimization, Taguchi DOE et Waterjet
Assujettir:
Abrasives, Water jet cutting, Taguchi methods (Quality control), Mathematical optimization et Analysis of variance
Activity Recognition (AR) is a process of identifying actions and goals of one or more agents of interest. AR techniques have been applied to both large and small scale activity identification. Examples of AR techniques include...
In nature, there are many species who are tiny and simple as individuals, but are very organized and effective as a group, for foraging, defense, and other tasks. This phenomenon has inspired the development of swarm robotics,...
Mot-clé:
Kilobots, Particle Swarm Opitmization, Swarm Intelligence et Swarm Robotics
Assujettir:
Microrobots, Autonomous robots, Swarm intelligence et Robots -- Control systems
This thesis investigates the factors that affect the Peak to Average Ratio (PTAR) and Mean Power (MP) for the Slider Crank Wave Energy Converter (SCWEC). The goal of this thesis is to reduce the PTAR while maximizing the MP....
Mot-clé:
Mean Power, PTAR, Slider Crank et Wave Energy
Assujettir:
Ocean wave power, Cranks and crankshafts et Electric generators
This thesis investigates the potential of wave energy to drive a desalination system for sustainable water production, addressing the increasing need for innovative solutions to global water scarcity. Initially, simulation...
Assujettir:
Ocean wave power, Saline water conversion, Electric power production et Renewable energy sources
Ionic airflow is a phenomenon that is observed when a high electric potential is supplied to at least two electrodes classified as an emitter and a collector. The emitter has a sharp geometric profile such as a needle or thin...
Mot-clé:
Ionic Air Moving Device
Assujettir:
Ions, Ionized air, Ionization -- Equipment and supplies et Air flow
Low back pain (LBP) is a common health problem that affects most people during their life. The goal of this research is to track the dynamics of seated stability through the falling region and determine how the maximum finite...
Mot-clé:
Finite time Lyapunov exponent, Low back pain et Torso stability
Magnetorheological (MR) fluid is a smart fluid containing ferrous particles that allow it to change its apparent viscosity in the presence of a magnetic field. Dampers consisting of MR fluids provide a means of active damping...
Mot-clé:
Dampers, Magnetorheological, Motorcycle, Semi-active damping, Suspension et Vibration Mitigation
Assujettir:
Magnetorheological fluids -- Vibration, Damping (Mechanics) et Tuned mass dampers
Within the recent resurgence of brachytherapy as treatment for prostate cancer, many new devices have been conceived in the preparation of surgical brachytherapy equipment. Specifically, this work encompasses the automated...
Mot-clé:
Automated, Brachytherapy, Cancer, Elements, Loading et Prostate
Assujettir:
Prostate -- Cancer -- Treatment et Radioisotope brachytherapy