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Researchers from Swinburne University of Technology have published a report on a new digitalized industrial automation reference architecture, Cloud-Fog Automation, which seeks to revolutionize the field of autonomous industrial cyber-physical systems (ICPS). This architecture represents a fundamental paradigm shift from traditional models, enabling seamless integration of physical processes with communication,
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Researchers at Heze University in Shandong, People's Republic of China, have developed a new control method for complex systems using active disturbance rejection control with neural networks. The study, published in the Journal of the Brazilian Society of Mechanical Sciences and Engineering, demonstrated the effectiveness of the proposed
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Investigators at the Civil Aviation Flight University of China have proposed a new rotational speed feedback compensation control scheme based on Active Disturbance Rejection Control (ADRC) for variable-pitch propellers in electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. This scheme integrates propeller speed into the heading control inner loop and employs
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Janus International Group, a leading provider of cutting-edge access control technologies and building product solutions, has received an upgrade to its credit rating by S&P Global Ratings from "B+" to "BB-" with a stable outlook. This recognition reflects the company's resilient business
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Researchers at Boston University have developed a new biologically inspired network model to understand how brain networks support essential functions such as sensory perception, motor control, and memory. The model, which features dynamic connections regulated by Hebbian learning, exhibits several biologically plausible features, including bounded evolution, stability, and resilience. The
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A team of inventors from Fujikin Incorporated, led by Ryousuke DOHI, Toru HIRAI, Koji KAWADA, Shinya OGAWA, and Katsuyuki SUGITA, has filed a patent application for a fluid control device that can seamlessly switch between digital and analog communication with an external device. This innovative design enables more flexible control
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Researchers at Zhejiang University in China have developed an innovative control system that enhances the power matching performance of construction machinery. The system, which combines a volume throttle speed control system with a double-variable hydraulic source, allows for simultaneous control of motor speed and pump swashplate angle. This results in
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Researchers from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals have made significant strides in the field of brain-based devices, developing a real-time classification framework for motor imagery using functional connectivity and ensemble learning. The breakthrough has the potential to revolutionize healthcare and industrial applications by enabling the development of assistive
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Research by investigators from Varendra University in Rajshahi, Bangladesh, has shed light on the transformative power of smart agriculture in traditional farming practices. By integrating advanced sensor-based systems, intelligent control technologies, and sustainable energy solutions, farmers can meet the growing global demand for food while minimizing environmental impact. The study
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Research conducted at Prince of Songkla University, Surat Thani Campus, has led to the development of sensor monitoring equipment for palm oil extraction processes to track digester and press operations and their impact on fibre oil loss and nuts cracking in the press cake. The study, supported by the National
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Researchers at the Harbin Institute of Technology in China have developed a data-based hybrid control strategy for ultralow-frequency vibration isolation to address the sensor noise and model dependency issues that affect the precision of control signals. The researchers, led by Chenglong Yu, used a system state observer to recursively update
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Researchers have made significant progress in sensor research, particularly in the development of deep tillage operations. According to a recent study, deep tillage is a conservation tillage method that offers numerous benefits, including enhanced root development, improved soil quality, and increased crop yields. The research, supported by the National Natural
