Special Issue in Artificial Intelligence by Dora Maria Ballesteros

“…The topics of the articles in this special issue include deep learning applied to medicine [1, 3], support vector machine applied to ecosystems [2], human-robot interaction [4], clustering in the identification of anomalous patterns in communication networks [5], expert systems for the simulation of natural disaster scenarios [6], real-time algorithms of artificial intelligence [7] and big data analytics for natural disasters [8]. …”
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Design and Experiment of Spine-like Multi-directional Continuous Manipulators Based on Rolling Contact by Dong Dong, Zhou Liang, Hu Junfeng

“…Aiming at the requirements of rigid and flexible continuum operations in complex and narrow spaces, a spine-like continuum robot is designed based on the principle of rolling foundation, which achieves multi-directional movement of the continuum and reduces the interference between various segments of the continuum during movement while ensuring the rolling contact of the elements of the continuum. …”
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Design and Analysis of a Bioinspired Foot Mechanism based on Tensegrity Structure by Jianwei Sun, Lü Jiale, Jinrong Sun, Guangsheng Song, Xiaodong Li

“…Traditional feet robots have shortcomings of mechanism flexibility insufficient in adaptive walking on complex terrain. …”
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Machines désirantes : des sexbots aux OS amoureux by Anthony Masure, Pia Pandelakis

“…However, film and TV productions offer the possibility, for the machine (be it a robot, a computer or an artifical intelligence) to not solely be desired and to become an active desiring subject (a “desiring-machine“, according to Deleuze and Guattari). …”
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Design and Simulation Analysis of an Impact-resistant Flexible Joint by Li Yang, Cui Shipeng, Liu Yiwei

“…An impact-resistant flexible joint with passive compliant mechanical structure and active compliant control is designed to cope with the dynamically-changing work environments and human-robot interaction issues. A series elastic actuator which uses a novel torsional elasticity instead of traditional torsional spring as elastic element to make the joint more integrated is embedded between the joint motor and load. …”
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Analysis of Shiftability of Transmission Synchronizer based on Bench Test by Zhong Zifeng, Lu Jian

“…In order to research the shiftability of a transmission synchronizer,the synchronizer model,shifting control mechanism model and shifting robot model are built by adopting Simulation X integrated ADAMS,ABAQUS and CATIA based on shifting control and test specification of synchronous durability test bench,two kinds of shifting process conditions of 1-2 upshift and 2-1 downshift are simulated,so the shifting force,shifting displacement and input shaft speed are obtained. …”
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Optimization Analysis of Large Workspace/Rod Length of 8-SPU Redundant Mechanism by Zhang Hanjie, Wan Xiaojin, Li Qinglei, Wang Kai

“…In view of the situation that the workspace of the parallel robot is small,the workspace of an equivalent 8-SPU parallel mechanism is solved and optimized by using the three-dimensional boundary search method. …”
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Accuracy Analysis of Transmission Error Measurement of Precision Reducer by Zhang Yue, Zhang Lintao, Tan Wei

“…The key parameter that characterizes the transmission accuracy of the precision reducer is the transmission error， but the problem of analyzing the accuracy of the transmission error measurement of the precision reducer for the robot is still blank. For this， the RV reducer is used as the measurement object， using the existing precision reducer performance testing machine， characterized by the measurement uncertainty evaluation method， the actual measurement of the rotation accuracy and coaxiality of the instrument shaft system is analyzed. …”
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Research on Material Design of Medical Products for Elderly Families Based on Artificial Intelligence by Jinjin Rong, Xu Ji, Xin Fang, Moon-Hwan Jee

“…For example, it can improve the relationship between the elderly and family members or nursing teams. In addition, AI chat robot can communicate with the elderly without obstacles and can remind the elderly when to take medicine, regular physical examination, etc. …”
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RoboGait: sistema robótico no invasivo para el análisis de la marcha humana by David Álvarez, Diego Guffanti, Alberto Brunete, Miguel Hernando, Ernesto Gambao

“…El robot incluye una cámara RGBD en su parte superior para captar el cuerpo humano. …”
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Systematic analysis on the chemical reaction to the material removal in bonnet polishing of fused silica glass by Xiaolong Ke, Wei Wu, Bo Zhong, Tianyi Wang, Song Yuan, Zhenzhong Wang, Daewook Kim, Jianchun Liu, Min Li, Jiang Guo, Chunjin Wang

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The multiple uses of artificial intelligence in exercise programs: a narrative review by Alberto Canzone, Alberto Canzone, Giacomo Belmonte, Antonino Patti, Domenico Savio Salvatore Vicari, Domenico Savio Salvatore Vicari, Fabio Rapisarda, Valerio Giustino, Patrik Drid, Antonino Bianco

“…Exclusion criteria: all the studies that used robot-assisted, robot-supported, or robotic training were excluded.ResultsA total of 1772 studies were identified. …”
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Design and Implementation of Bionic Ankle Joint and its Cable Drive Mechanism by Qian Lei, Li Yihao, Wang Caidong, Chen Lumin, Wang Xinjie

“…This mechanism can be used in the field of humanoid robot,and can also be a reference for the research of the movement characteristic of the human ankle joint.…”
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RESEARCH ON MULTI-BODY DYNAMIC SIMULATION OF HUMANOID FOOT TYPE STAIR CLIMBING WHEELCHAIR BASED ON ADAMS by ZHU Hua, YANG Hui, HUANG ZhenLi, GUO ChangJian, YU YiPeng

“…The mechanical characteristics of the key parts of the robot are compared. The kinematics curves and the mechanical curves are analyzed. …”
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Mechanism Design and Mechanical Analysis of Multi-mode Grab Underactuated Hand by Hanlin Sun, Yu Hou

“…A multi-mode grab underactuated hand is proposed for the multifunctional requirements of robot end-effector manipulator. Based on the underactuated theory， the manipulator solves the disadvantages of the traditional compound underactuated hand， such as complex structure， many control elements and weak adaptability. …”
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Design and Kinematics Analysis of Dual-motor Driven Six-legged Upright Walking Mechanism by Zhang Jiulei

“…The prototype test results show that walking leg mechanism can meet to working requirements of six-legged walking robot,this design scheme is feasible. The basis for the next optimization design and development of new walking robots is provided,it has important research significance.…”
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Antiswing Control and Trajectory Planning for Offshore Cranes: Design and Experiments by Ronny Landsverk, Jing Zhou, Daniel Hagen

“…The method was tested on a Comau robot mounted on a Stewart platform at the Norwegian Motion Laboratory. …”
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WEIGHTING IMPORTANCE SAMPLING METHOD FOR STRUCTURAL TIME-DEPENDENT FAILURE PROBABILITY FUNCTION ESTIMATION by QIAN YuGeng, YUAN XiuKai, CHEN JingQiang

“…To verify the accuracy and efficiency of the proposed method, numerical examples and industrial robot reducer examples are given and solved by the proposed method. …”
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Grey Prediction for Accuracy Life of Roller Pushing Mechanism by Zhang Liping

“…It can be used in moving space is limited,where the robot is not easy to operate. The past and now known or unknown the information of position accuracy of roller pushing mechanism is regarded as a grey system. …”
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Multi-energy Domain Dynamics Full Solution Modeling and Experiment of Delta 3D Printer by Huang Kai, Guo Fei, Wang Leilei, Cui Guohua

“…Based on the advantages of screw bond graph in the dynamic modeling of parallel robot，the dynamic model of the printer's mechanical ontology subsystem is constructed，and the dynamic model of the driving subsystem is established by combining with the traditional bond graph，and the global dynamic model of the printer's mechanical-electrical coupling is obtained. …”
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