• 로봇학회논문지
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• 제8권4호
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• pp.266-272
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• 2013

Facial feature extraction and tracking are essential steps in human-robot-interaction (HRI) field such as face recognition, gaze estimation, and emotion recognition. Active shape model (ASM) is one of the successful generative models that extract the facial features. However, applying only ASM is not adequate for modeling a face in actual applications, because positions of facial features are unstably extracted due to limitation of the number of iterations in the ASM fitting algorithm. The unaccurate positions of facial features decrease the performance of the emotion recognition. In this paper, we propose real-time facial feature extraction and tracking framework using ASM and LK optical flow for emotion recognition. LK optical flow is desirable to estimate time-varying geometric parameters in sequential face images. In addition, we introduce a straightforward method to avoid tracking failure caused by partial occlusions that can be a serious problem for tracking based algorithm. Emotion recognition experiments with k-NN and SVM classifier shows over 95% classification accuracy for three emotions: "joy", "anger", and "disgust".

• 제어로봇시스템학회논문지
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.176-182
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• 2011

Industrial network, often referred to as fieldbus, becomes an indispensable component for intelligent manufacturing systems. Thus, in order to satisfy the real-time requirements of field devices such as sensors, actuators, and controllers, numerous fieldbus protocols have been developed. But, the application of fieldbus has been limited due to the high cost of hardware and the difficulty in interfacing with multi-vendor products. As an alternative to fieldbus, the Ethernet (IEEE 802.3) technology is being adapted to the industrial environment. However, the crucial technical obstacle of Ethernet is its non-deterministic behavior that cannot satisfy the real-time requirements. Recently, the EtherCAT protocol becomes a very promising alternative for real-time industrial application due to the elimination of uncertainties in Ethernet. This paper focuses on the implementation of the IEC 61800 based real-time EtherCAT network for multi-axis smart driver. To demonstrate the feasibility of the implemented EtherCAT slave module, its synchronization performance is evaluated on the experimental EtherCAT testbed with a single axis smart driver.

• 디지털콘텐츠학회 논문지
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• 제19권3호
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• pp.561-567
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• 2018

본 논문에서는 4차 산업혁명을 기반으로 한 스마트 재난안전관리 전 과정에 적용하여 사고나 재난으로부터 인간 사회 경제 환경 피해 등을 최소화하고 빅데이터를 활용한 위험예측 및 위험징후 모니터링 기술에 의한 예측평가와 재난정보수집분석 및 현장상황 실시간 감지 분석에 의한 5세대 통신시스템의 예방, 가상현실과 증강현실을 활용한 몸으로 기억하는 교육과 훈련에 의한 대비, 재난안전관리 의사결정 지원시스템의 인공지능에 의한 대응, 정찰 탐색 및 방재 구호에 위한지능형로봇에 의한 복구와 피해규모 분석 현장상황 공유하기 위한 무인항공기를 활용한 조사 분석의 스마트 재난안전관리 대응체계 구축 전략방안을 제시하였다.

• 대한전기학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한전기학회 2001년도 합동 추계학술대회 논문집 정보 및 제어부문
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• pp.80-83
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• 2001

이족로봇이 stand-alone 형태를 가지기 위해서는 기계적인 구조가 중요할 뿐만 아니라 하드웨어시스템이 간결하게 잘 설계되어야 한다. 이렇게 하드웨어시스템이 가볍고 간결하여 설계되어야 쉽게 로봇에 장착할 수가 있다. 본 논문에서는 FPGA(Field Programmable Gate Array)를 이용해 모터 제어기를 구성해서 이족로봇을 설계하는 방법을 다루고자 한다. 본 논문에서 구성하는 하드웨어 시스템은 메인 CPU로 AM186ES를 사용하며 FPGA는 Altera사의 FLEX EPF10K20TC144-3을 사용하였다. 이와 같이 FPGA를 사용하는 하드웨어시스템은 기본적으로 VHDL언어를 사용하여 유연하게 하드웨어를 구성 할 수 있으며, 이족로봇의 여러 가지 보행 알고리즘에 능동적으로 대처할 수 있다. 뿐만 아니라 하드웨어가 간단해 지면서 가볍고 전력소모가 적으며 신뢰성 있는 시스템을 구축할 수 있다.

• Transactions on Control, Automation and Systems Engineering
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• 제3권4호
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• pp.229-235
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• 2001

Recently, service area has been emerging field f robotic applications. Even though assistant robots play an important role for the disabled and the elderly, they still suffer from operating the robots using conventional interface devices such as joysticks or keyboards. In this paper we propose an efficient computer interface using real-time eye-gaze tracking system. The inputs to the proposed system are images taken by a camera and data from a magnetic sensor. The measured data is sufficient to describe the eye and head movement because the camera and the receiver of a magnetic sensor are stationary with respect to the head. So the proposed system can obtain the eye-gaze direction in spite of head movement as long as the distance between the system and the transmitter of a magnetic position sensor is within 2m. Experimental results show the validity of the proposed system in practical aspect and also verify the feasibility of the system as a new computer interface for the disabled.

• 한국소음진동공학회논문집
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• 제26권7호
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• pp.857-864
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• 2016

In the present work, vibration analysis of high speed rotary bell cup model for paint atomizer application is carried out through numerical simulation. At first, eight bell cup models, considering four different cup shapes and two different cup diameters, are proposed and corresponding dynamic characteristics are investigated. To evaluate the operating stability, critical speed analysis is conducted using Campbell diagram and separation margin between operating speed and critical speed is identified. Unbalance vibration responses are also studied according to operating speed and balancing quality grade of G. Finally, the stability and adequacy of the proposed bell cup models are discussed for field application.

• 한국정밀공학회지
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• 제30권8호
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• pp.870-877
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• 2013

There has been much recent research interest in developing numerous kinds of human-machine interface. This field currently requires more accurate and reliable sensing systems to detect the intended human motion. Most conventional human-machine interface use electromyography (EMG) sensors to detect the intended motion. However, EMG sensors have a number of disadvantages and, as a consequence, the human-machine interface is difficult to use. This study describes a muscle volume sensor (MVS) that has been developed to measure variation in the outline of a muscle, for use as a human-machine interface. We developed an algorithm to calibrate the system, and the feasibility of using MVS for detecting muscular activity was demonstrated experimentally. We evaluated the performance of the MVS via isotonic contraction using the KIN-COM$^{(R)}$ equipment at torques of 5, 10, and 15 Nm.

• 한국정밀공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국정밀공학회 1994년도 추계학술대회 논문집
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• pp.918-923
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• 1994

For the improvement of productivity, the reduction of cost and time for manufacturing is mandatory, especially in the field of electronic industry. The study is concemed with a practical means of systematic assistance to formability estimation and selection of reliable design specification for electronic sheet metal parts. The objective of this research work is to develop a simulation system which helps to analyze the target processes with the finite element method and to acquire available design data quickly and exactly and exactly. The simulation system developed in the study consists of design verification, selection of optimal combination of parameters, knowledge acquisition and graphical user interface(GUI). Design verification is automatically carried out by using the finite element method. A data base management system and nomograms are utilized for knowledge acquistion. The developed system has been applied to some major sheet metal forming operations such as flanging, embossing, bending and blanking. According to the simulated results, the validation of the target processes has been confirmed. Analysis data, estimation rules of formability and graphical representation of the analysis have been employed for the designer's understanfing and evaluation, thus providing a practical means of robot design and evaluation of formability for production electronic sheet metal parts.

• 한국생산제조학회지
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• 제25권5호
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• pp.321-328
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• 2016

Cranes are generally used to drop or lift equipment or materials. The present study focuses on equipment used for dropping and lifting the sonar system for undersea exploration. This study deals with a GA-based MATLAB$^{(R)}$ simulation for the design optimization of a new overboarding prototype with a two degree-of-freedom mechanism, including a parallelogram link, which is efficient in sonar system operation and maintenance. First, the strengths and weaknesses of the existing overboarding mechanisms are analyzed. The new mechanism to solve these problems is then suggested. For the proposed mechanism, the GA-based MATLAB$^{(R)}$ simulation technique is applied to the proposed mechanism to optimize the link lengths and the actuator lengths. By doing this, the mechanism cannot interfere in the hull's internal environment. Hence, the work range of motion (ROM) is satisfied, and good torque-angle properties are obtaind. The developed technology will be helpful in calculating the maximized output torque of the actuator for the application in practice using a similar type of the proposed mechanism.

• Journal of Biosystems Engineering
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• 제38권2호
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• pp.163-170
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• 2013

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to provide analysis of physiological, biomechanical responses occurring from the operation to lifting or twist lifting task appears frequently in agricultural work. Methods: This study investigated the changes of physiological factors such as heart rate, heart rate variability (HRV) and biomechanical factors such as physical activity and kinetic analysis in the task of twisting at the waist while lifting. Results: Heart rates changed significantly with the workload. The result indicated that the workload of 2 kg was light intensity work, and the workload of 12 kg was hard intensity work. Physical activity increased as the workload increased both on wrist and waist. Besides, stress index of the worker increased with the workload. Dynamic load to herniated discs was analyzed using inertial sensor, and the angular acceleration and torque increased with the workload. The proposed measurement system can measure the recipient's physiological and physical signals in real-time and analyzed 3-dimensionally according to the variety of work load. Conclusions: The system we propose will be a new method to measure agricultural workers' multi-dimensional signals and analyze various farming tasks.