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Kinematic analysis of POSTECH Hand I with new symbolic notation

  • Choi, H.-R.;Chung, W.-K.;Youm, Y.
    • 제어로봇시스템학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 1991.10b
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    • pp.1764-1769
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    • 1991
  • Recently, dexterous mechanical hands have become of interest in the field of robotics. In this paper, a new symbolic C-Y notation is proposed for the kinematic modeling, and we solve the kinematics of a simplified model of POSTECH Hand 1, which is a 5 fingered, 20 degrees of freedom anthropomorphic hand. POSTECH Hand I is designed to have distinctive kinematic structure and the kinematic analysis of the hand is carried out using C-Y notation. To prove the feasibility of C-Y notation, D-H notation is also applied to the POSTECH Hand 1. In the inverse kinematic analysis, we neglect the fingertip geometry and assume the point contact with 3 degrees of freedom constraints. The configurations which optimize manipulability index[2] was obtained based on the simulation experiments on the SUN-4 graphic workstation using SUNPhigs graphic software.

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Development of Anthropomorphic Robot Hand with Tactile Sensor: SKKU Hand II (촉각센서를 갖는 인간형 로봇손의 개발: SKKU Hand II)

  • Choi Byung-June;Lee Sang-Hun;Kang Sung-Chul;Choi Hyouk-Ryeol
    • Journal of Institute of Control, Robotics and Systems
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    • v.12 no.6
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    • pp.594-599
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    • 2006
  • In this paper an anthropomorphic robot hand called SKKU Hand IIl is presented, which has a miniaturized fingertip tactile sensor. The thumb is designed as one part of the palm and multiplies the mobility of the palm. The fingertip tactile sensor, based on polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) and pressure variable resistor ink, is physically flexible enough to be deformed into any three-dimensional geometry. In order to detect incipient slip, a PVDF strip is arranged along the direction normal to the surface of the finger of the robot hand. Also, a thin flexible sensor to sense the static force as well as the contact location is fabricated into an arrayed type using pressure variable resistor ink. The driving circuits and the tactile sensing systems for the SKKU Hand II are embedded in the hand. Each driving circuit communicates with others using CAN protocol. SKKU Hand II is manufactured and its feasibility is validated through preliminary experiments.

Numerical Study on Geometries and Operating Parameters of a Steam Reformer for Hydrogen Production (수소 생산을 위한 수증기 개질기의 형상 변화와 작동 조건에 대한 수치해석 연구)

  • Byun, Kang-Soo;Lee, Jae-Seong;Kim, Ho-Young
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Combustion
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    • v.16 no.3
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    • pp.1-11
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    • 2011
  • The main objective of this paper is to investigate characteristic of steam reformer at various geometries and operating conditions. In this paper, the steam reforming is studied by a numerical method and three dimensional simulations were used for effective analytical study. User - Defined Function (UDF) was used to simultaneously calculate reforming and combustion reaction. And the numerical model is validated with experimental results at the same operating conditions. In order to understand the relationship between operating conditions such as gas hourly space velocity(GHSV), mass flow rate of combustor inlet, various numerical investigations are carries out for various geometries. Numerical results show that cylindrical geometry is more effective than rectangular geometry for heat transfer to reactors and reforming efficiency. As mass flow rate of combustor inlet increase, reaction occurs more faster and temperature increase with each geometry. On the other hand, reaction and hydrogen conversion decrease as mass flow rate of reactor decreases.

A Re-Examination of the Area formula of triangles as an invariant of Euclidean geometry (유클리드 기하의 고유한 성질로서의 삼각형 넓이 공식에 대한 재음미)

  • Choi Young-Gi;Hong Gap-Ju
    • The Mathematical Education
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    • v.45 no.3 s.114
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    • pp.367-373
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    • 2006
  • This study suggests that it is necessary to prove that the values of three areas of a triangle, which are obtained by the multiplication of the respective base and its corresponding height, are the same. It also seeks to deeply understand the meaning of Area formula of triangles by exploring some questions raised in the analysis of the proof. Area formula of triangles expresses the invariance of congruence and additivity on one hand, and the uniqueness of parallel line, one of the characteristics of Euclidean geometry, on the other. This discussion can be applied to introducing and developing exploratory learning on area in that it revisits the ordinary thinking on area.

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The Study on Relationship between Mobile Phone Text Usage and Hand Dexterity

  • Chae, Soo-Gyung
    • International Journal of Internet, Broadcasting and Communication
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    • v.11 no.3
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    • pp.77-86
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    • 2019
  • The purpose of this study was to reveal how the agility of fingers directly involved in the use of mobile phones, a necessity for modern people, is related to the amount of text usage. To find out, 95 people who agreed to the purpose of this research without any limitation on visual and upper-geometry were selected. The research period was from June 27, 2018 to July 31, 2018. The evaluation tool used in this study was Grooved Pegboard, a standardized evaluation tool that measures hand dexterity, and the general characteristics of examinees such as age, text message amount, and a hand that using for text messages were investigated through interviews. Since text input methods vary depending on mobile phone types, unfamiliar methods of typing mobile phone characters can affect the speed of texting. As a result, there were significant differences in hand dexterity between age and gender. The rate of texting and hand dexterity were statistically significantly faster than those in their 20s and 30s (p<0.05), and in gender, women showed significantly faster texting and hand dexterity than men (p<0.05). However, it was not statistically significant to text usage and to the dexterity of the hand.

Proof of the Pythagorean Theorem from the Viewpoint of the Mathematical History (수학사적 관점에서 본 피타고라스 정리의 증명)

  • Choi, Young-Gi;Lee, Ji-Hyun
    • School Mathematics
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    • v.9 no.4
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    • pp.523-533
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    • 2007
  • This article focused the meaning of Pythagoras' and Euclid's proof about the Pythagorean theorem in a historical and mathematical perspective. Pythagoras' proof using similarity is based on the arithmetic assumption about commensurability. However, Euclid proved the Pythagorean theorem again only using the concept of dissection-rearrangement that is purely geometric so that it does not need commensurability. Pythagoras' and Euclid's different approaches to geometry have to do with Birkhoff's axiom system and Hilbert's axiom system in the school geometry Birkhoff proposed the new axioms for plane geometry accepting real number that is strictly defined. Thus Birkhoff's metrical approach can be defined as a Pythagorean approach that developed geometry based on number. On the other hand, Hilbert succeeded Euclid who had pursued pure geometry that did not depend on number. The difference between the proof using similarity and dissection-rearrangement is related to the unsolved problem in the geometry curriculum that is conflict of Euclid's conventional synthetical approach and modern mathematical approach to geometry.

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A review on the change of content and method of geometry in secondary school with a focus on the proportional relations of geometric figures (초.중등 수학 교과서에서 기하 양 사이의 비례관계의 전개 방식에 대한 역사적 분석)

  • Kwon Seok-Il;Hong Jin-Kon
    • Journal for History of Mathematics
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    • v.19 no.2
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    • pp.101-114
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    • 2006
  • The content and method of geometry taught in secondary school is rooted in 'Elements' by Euclid. On the other hand, however, there are differences between the content and structure of the current textbook and the 'Elements'. The gaps are resulted from attempts to develop the geometry education. Specially, the content and method for the proportional relations of geometric figures has been varied. In this study, we reviewed the changes of the proportional relations of geometric figures with pedagogical point of view. The conclusion that we came to is that the proportional relations in incommensurable case Is omitted in secondary school. Teacher's understanding about the proportional relations of geometric figures is needed for meaningful geometry education.

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A COMPUTIONAL STUDY ON PERFORMANCE OF THE DENTAL AIR MOTOR HAND-PIECE (치과 치료기기용 에어 모터 핸드피스의 성능에 관한 수치 해석적 연구)

  • Sung, Y.J.;Lim, S.;Song, D.J.
    • 한국전산유체공학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2010.05a
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    • pp.277-282
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    • 2010
  • Imported vane type air motor and-piece is used widely in the domestic dental services. The imported hand-pieces are more than 90 percent in the domestic market. The air-motor unit of the hand-piece had not been developed inside of the country yet. Therefore it needs some research works. Purpose of this study is to design the air motor of the hand-piece for better performance. The geometry of the air-motor is based on product of NSK Company. The airflow of the air motor unit is simulated by Computational Fluid Dynamics. The performance analysis of the air motor units is investigated. ANSYS 12.0 CFX is used to analysis of the flowfield. Torque changes depends on spin calculated by the immersed solid method.

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STUDY OF FLOW CONTROL CHARACTER USING SYNTHETIC JET (Synthetic jet을 이용한 유동제어 특성연구)

  • Hong, Woo-Ram;Kim, Sang-Hoon;Kim, Woo-Re;Kim, Yu-Shin;Kim, Chong-Am
    • 한국전산유체공학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2007.04a
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    • pp.72-78
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    • 2007
  • To develop the aerodynamic performance, there are widely two group of studies are achieved. The first one is about design of the vehicles geometry and the second one is about aerodynamic devices. Geometry design is highly credible and stable method. But it is not flexible and each parts are related interactively. So if one part geometry are modified, the other parts are required to be redesigned. The other hand, flow control by aerodynamic device is flexible and modulized method. Though it needs energy, relatively little input makes far advanced aerodynamic performance. Synthetic Jet is one of the second group method. The device repeats suction and blowing motion in constant frequency. According to the performance, the flow which are near the flight surface are served momentum. This mechanism can reduce the aerodynamic loss by boundary layer and separated flow. Synthetic jet actuator has several parameters, that influence the flow control. This study focus the parameters effects of the synthetic jet - orifice geometry, frequency, jet speed and etc.

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A Study of the Relation Between Nozzle Geometry, Internal flow and Sprays Characteristics in Diesel Fuel Injection Systems

  • Payri, Raul;Molina, S.;Salvador, F.J.;Gimeno, J.
    • Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology
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    • v.18 no.7
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    • pp.1222-1235
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    • 2004
  • This study examines the influence of geometry on the internal flow and macroscopic behavior of the spray in Diesel nozzles. For this investigation, two bi-orifice nozzles were employed: one cylindrical and one conical. The first step is to use a non-destructive characterization method which is based on the production of silicone moulds so that the precise internal geometry of the two nozzles can be measured. At this stage the nozzles have been characterized dimensionally and therefore the internal flow can be studied using CFD calculations. The results gained from this experiment make it possible also to ascertain the critical cavitation conditions. Once the critical cavitation conditions have been identified, the macroscopic parameters of the spray can be studied in both cavitating and non-cavitating conditions using a test rig pressurized with nitrogen and with the help of a image acquisition system and image processing software. Consequently, research can be carried out to determine the influence that cavitation has on macroscopic spray behavior. From the point of view of the spray macroscopic behavior, the main conclusion of the paper is that cavitation leads to an increment of the spray cone angle. On the other hand, from the point of view of the internal flow, the hole outlet velocity increases when cavitation appears. This phenomenon can be explained by the reduction in the cross section of the liquid phase in the outlet section of the hole.