.../nonlinear events such as stalling. The resulting model will be used to develop model-based feedback control for estimation, disturbance rejection, and autonomy for the REP in an actuated colon simulator. modeling of dynamic systems mechatronics robotics system identification nonlinear systems...

... received July 30, 2018; published online September 10, 2018. Assoc. Editor: Zongxuan Sun. 13 07 2017 30 07 2018 Energy systems Fluid control systems Manufacturing technology Mechatronics Modeling and simulation Control systems Dynamic systems Pneumatic power...

..., 2017; final manuscript received July 26, 2018; published online September 10, 2018. Assoc. Editor: Yang Shi. 15 08 2017 26 07 2018 Fluid control systems Manufacturing technology Mechatronics Modeling and simulation Motion controls Dynamic systems Axial piston pumps...

...Xin Wang; Edwin E. Yaz; Susan C. Schneider This paper considers a novel coupled state-dependent Riccati equation (SDRE) approach for systematically designing nonlinear quadratic regulator (NLQR) and H ∞ control of mechatronics systems. The state-dependent feedback control solutions can be obtained...

... Mechatronics Modeling and simulation System identification Vibration control Control systems Dynamic systems Flywheel energy storage systems (FESS) provide solutions for both energy storage and distribution. Compared to electrochemical batteries, they have high power ratings, superior depth...

.... Editor: Ardalan Vahidi. 24 04 2017 14 03 2018 Automotive controls Mechatronics Modeling and simulation Vehicular dynamics Dynamic systems Ever since Toyota released the Prius as first generation of power-split hybrid cars at the end of last century, power-split vehicles...

... YNAMIC S YSTEMS , M EASUREMENT, AND C ONTROL . Manuscript received December 30, 2016; final manuscript received March 5, 2018; published online April 30, 2018. Editor: Joseph Beaman. 30 12 2016 05 03 2018 Control theory Mechatronics Robotics Swarm systems demonstrate...

...; final manuscript received February 28, 2018; published online April 30, 2018. Assoc. Editor: Mazen Farhood. 16 05 2017 28 02 2018 Magnetic levitation Mechatronics Modeling and simulation Real time control System identification Uncertain systems Vibration control Dynamic...

... be precisely generated because of the actuator nonlinearities caused by nonideal effects such as inertia, mechanical friction, or electrical power drivers. These nonlinearities are detrimental to the performance of negative input shaped commands. Manufacturing technology Mechatronics Vibration...

... in the J OURNAL OF D YNAMIC S YSTEMS , M EASUREMENT, AND C ONTROL . Manuscript received February 3, 2017; final manuscript received December 21, 2017; published online March 28, 2018. Assoc. Editor: Yunjun Xu. 03 02 2017 21 12 2017 Mechatronics Motion controls Robotics Uncertain...

...: Yongchun Fang. 19 02 2017 27 01 2018 Adaptive Intelligent control Mechatronics Optimal control Appropriate precision and swiftness are the main characteristics of wheeled mobile robots [ 1 , 2 ]. Omni-directional wheels make the robot's movement more flexible in various...

... Mechatronics Motion controls Structural health monitoring Vehicular dynamics Rail transportation is undergoing fundamental changes in technologies that contribute to affect the overall transportation efficiency, capacity, and reliability. Recent developments concern new train control systems, high...

... ONTROL . Manuscript received November 30, 2017; final manuscript received December 19, 2017; published online March 16, 2018. Editor: Joseph Beaman. 30 11 2017 19 12 2017 Automotive controls Control theory Mechatronics Sensors and actuators Uncertain systems Vehicular dynamics...

... combustion engine vehicles, the control difficulties lie in coordinating gear-shift, clutch, and engine, resulting in problems of shock and power interrupt [ 6 – 11 ]. Automotive controls Mechatronics Motion controls Nonlinear systems Sensors and actuators Control 15 04 2017 11 12...

... ,” International Conference on Measuring Technology and Mechatronics Automation , Changsha, China, pp. 725–729. The authors would like to thank their colleagues at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Furthermore, the authors would like to thank Dr. Robot Inc...

.... , Jun , M. B. , Gilardi , G. , Haslam , E. , and Park , E. J. , 2011 , “ Fuzzy Pwm-Pid Control of Contracting Antagonistic Shape Memory Alloy Muscle Pairs in an Artificial Finger ,” Mechatronics , 21 (7), pp. 1190 – 1202 . 10.1016/j.mechatronics.2011.07.003 [6] Farías , V...

.... In their previous activities concerning underwater and marine robotics, authors had the chance to test features and reliability of different materials applied to mechatronic and robotic equipment exposed to saline corrosion. For example, in the Tifone autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) [ 19 ], most...

... 21 06 2017 Mechatronics Motion controls Robotics Vibration control It is well known that sensor signals corrupted by noise may result in degraded performance or break down of control systems. Thus, various filters have been developed to mitigate the effect of noise in the measured...

.... 14 02 2017 16 06 2017 Autonomous systems Mechatronics Sensor networks where the superscript g represents the target, x k g ∈ S is the target position at time k , and v k is the white process noise. The sensor measurement is described by a stochastic model...

.... The results also shed light on the comparative advantages of the star and distributed configurations. A numerical example with a double inverted pendulum and cart system is provided to demonstrate the results. 08 09 2016 10 08 2017 Mechatronics Modeling and simulation Motion controls...