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Safer Sweep Auger Operation Using Robotics, Nathan A. Wulf
Safer Sweep Auger Operation Using Robotics, Nathan A. Wulf
Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research
This thesis presents a remotely controlled robotic solution for those who must sometimes enter agriculturally confined spaces in attempts to assist with grain bin cleanout, particularly by manipulating the sweep auger. In 2015 alone, there were at least 47 documented incidents that occurred in agriculturally confined spaces, of which more than half were fatal. While there have been several advancements in the quality and effectiveness of sweep augers, there have been very few that offer the safety and adaptability of the robotic solution proposed. This robotic solution is a four-wheeled, skid-steering style robot with camera and lighting attachments that allow …
Robot Control For Remote Ophthalmology And Pediatric Physical Rehabilitation, Melissa Morris
Robot Control For Remote Ophthalmology And Pediatric Physical Rehabilitation, Melissa Morris
FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations
The development of a robotic slit-lamp for remote ophthalmology is the primary purpose of this work. In addition to novel mechanical designs and implementation, it was also a goal to develop a control system that was flexible enough to be adapted with minimal user adjustment to various styles and configurations of slit-lamps. The system was developed with intentions of commercialization, so common hardware was used for all components to minimize the costs. In order to improve performance using this low-cost hardware, investigations were made to attempt to achieve better performance by applying control theory algorithms in the system software. Ultimately, …