Abstract: Impact problems arise in many practical applications. The need for obtaining an accurate model for the inelastic impact is a challenging problem. In general, two approaches are common in solving ...

Abstract: In this article we present two nonlinear force controllers based on the sliding mode control theory. For this purpose we use the detailed mathematical model of the pneumatic system developed ...

Abstract: In this paper, we developed a detailed mathematical model of dual action pneumatic actuators controlled with proportional spool valves. Effects of nonlinear flow through the valve, air compressibility ...

Abstract: In this paper, we present a variable structure control method that eliminates the reaching phase. The approach is based on modifying the sliding domain equations through the use of exponential ...

Abstract: The main focus of the present investigation is the development of quantitative measures to assess the dynamic stability of human locomotion. The analytical methodology is based on Floquet theory, ...

Abstract: A new variable structure control law based on the Lyapunov’s second method that can be used in trajectory planning problems of robotic systems is developed. A modified approach to the formulation ...

Abstract: This paper presents the solution of the impact problem for a sliding/bouncing baton on flat and inclined planes subject to surface friction. The baton is assumed to have unilaterally constrained ...

Abstract: In this paper, we numerically solved the elastic multiple impact problem in a linear chain of balls using the impulse momentum and Hertz contact theory based methods. The first method depends ...

Abstract: The study reported in this article was conducted to propose a set graphical and analytical tools and assess their clinical utility by analyzing gait kinematics and dynamics of polio survivors. ...