Abstract: A novel intelligent control architecture has been developed to regulate cutting forces during single-point turning operations. A self-adapting Sliding Mode Controller (SMC) accounts for parameter ...

Abstract: During the past 20years, tremendous advancements have been made in the fields of minimally invasive surgery (MIS) and minimally invasive, robotically assisted (MIRA) cardiac surgery. Benefits from ...

Abstract: Robust control techniques require a dynamic model of the plant and bounds on model uncertainty to formulate control laws with guaranteed stability. Although techniques for modeling dynamic systems ...

Abstract: Sudden loading injuries to the low back are a concern. Current models are limited in their ability to quantify the time-varying nature of the sudden loading event. The method of approach used ...

Abstract: Introduction: While catheters have proven effective in numerous cardiovascular procedures, their functionality and versatility can be greatly improved by incorporating active steering capabilities ...