Abstract: An algorithm is presented that intelligently merges multiple 3D point clouds used for localization based on when the point cloud was recorded to create an updated map that is more similar to the current environment. The ...

Abstract: An algorithm is developed to determine the available force set (AFS) of the 3-RPRR kinematically redundant planar parallel manipulator. The results of the algorithm are verified against a brute force approach and are found ...

Abstract: A proofofconcept detector prototype capable of collecting and storing radiometric data in the jet boring system (JBS) during pilot hole drilling at the Cigar Lake uranium mine is presented. Cigar Lake is the world’s ...

Abstract: Inspections of pressure tubes in CANDU® reactors are a key part of maintaining safe operating conditions. The current inspection system, the channel inspection and gauging apparatus for reactors (CIGAR), performs the job ...

Abstract: This paper presents a novel methodology for generating radiation intensity maps using a mobile robotic platform and an integrated radiation model. The radiation intensity mapping approach consists of two stages. First, ...

Abstract: The design of rehabilitation devices for patients experiencing musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) requires a great deal of attention. This article aims to develop a comprehensive model of the upper-limb complex to guide the ...