Mean and variance of horizontal wind direction are defined in a minimal variance sense. Starting from a theoretical model, termed anisotropic Gaussian model, of the probability density functions of ...

The use of Cartesian and six-axis robots, as well as selective-compliance-articulated robot arms (SCARAs) is on the rise. They automate tasks to accelerate cycle times, increase throughput, and ...

Let G = (V(G), E(G)) be a graph. A set S ⊆ E(G) is an edge k-cut in G if the graph G − S = (V(G), E(G) \ S) has at least k connected components. The generalized k-edge connectivity of a graph G, ...

Moving an object from one location to another—picking and placing—is an ideal application for industrial robots due to the robots’ repeatability, throughput and favorable return on investment. It is ...

Consider the gantry vending machine shown below that dispenses Coca-Cola drinks. Note that the position of the carriage that conveys the bottle from the shelf down to the pickup point on the lower ...

A common type of machine for the vending of bottled drinks is the Cartesian-drive machine shown below. Here, a carriage for the drink bottles moves from a starting point on the lower left side of the ...