2020
Authors
Pereira, M; Melo, P; Araujo, RE;
Publication
2020 IEEE VEHICLE POWER AND PROPULSION CONFERENCE (VPPC)
Abstract
Switched reluctance machines are simple, robust, fault-tolerant and do not use permanent magnets, which makes them a strung candidate fur vehicular propulsion. Despites the advantages they still stiffer from high torque pulsation and acoustic noise, which can be reduced by the controller. In this paper the concern is in having an advanced current control, so it is used the model predictive control (MPC). This requires an accurate model to estimate the future behavior of current and the back-electromotive force (emf) signal is essential. As this signal cannot be directly calculated or measured it is proposed a new algorithm to calculate its estimation in real time. The algorithm is easy to implement and the numerical results show the accuracy of the method, which permits a very low current estimation error in the MPC framework.
2020
Authors
Dionísio, R; Lolic, T; Torres, P;
Publication
Proceedings of 2020 IEEE Workshop on Microwave Theory and Techniques in Wireless Communications, MTTW 2020
Abstract
The presence of Industrial IoT systems on the factory shop floor in recent years, are becoming an attractive solution with many advantages, including flexibility, low cost and easy deployment. As more and more devices are wirelessly connected, spectral noise level increases and consequently radio interference between IoT devices. In this paper, we present an agnostic methodology to assess radio interferences between different industrial IoT systems on the factory floor, using appropriate propagation models. Several interference scenarios are simulated, ranging from legacy systems to future communication standards implementations (5G). We highlight some of the challenges and open issues that still need to be addressed to decrease interference and make industrial wireless systems compatible. © 2020 IEEE.
2020
Authors
Duarte, AJ; Malheiro, B; Arnó, E; Perat, I; Silva, MF; Fuentes Durá, P; Guedes, P; Ferreira, P;
Publication
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON EDUCATION
Abstract
Contribution: An analysis of the extent to which sustainability is present in the syllabi, project briefs, report templates, and student final reports of the three Iberian European project semester (EPS) providers, over a five-year period. Background: EPS is a one-semester capstone project framework that adopts project-based learning and multicultural, multidisciplinary teamwork. Educating engineers for sustainable development requires fostering critical and ethical thinking and a desire for equity, solidarity and preservation of natural resources, and cultural and genetic diversity. Existing engineering capstone design programs emphasize solving real world problems, hands-on training, and soft skills, but few focus on sustainability aspects of engineering design. The three Iberian EPS providers adopt project-based learning and teamwork methodologies, promoting the development of transversal skills and addressing sustainability in a multicultural and multidisciplinary background. Intended Outcomes: To show that the three Iberian EPS providers follow these recommendations and contribute to raising students' awareness of sustainable development. Application Design: The proposed sustainability learning assessment method collects evidence from syllabi, project briefs, report templates, and final reports to extract faculty and student perspectives. The sustainability-related terms collected were processed into word cloud format, allowing a simple and intuitive interpretation of students' understanding of sustainability, and in co-occurrence network format, to understand if sustainability has a pervasive or confined presence within the reports. Findings: Iberian EPS faculty and students are aware of the social, economic, and environmental impact of their projects, in terms of quality of life, social responsibility, the use of resources, and environmentally friendly technology.
2020
Authors
Cruz, AB; Sousa, A; Reis, LP;
Publication
2020 IEEE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON AUTONOMOUS ROBOT SYSTEMS AND COMPETITIONS (ICARSC 2020)
Abstract
The evolution of intelligent wheelchairs with new systems to control them and help the user to be more independent has been remarkable in recent years. Since these systems have a significant impact on the quality of life of people with disabilities, it is crucial that it is suited for the final user and does not put his life at risk. Initially, this study proposes a 3D motorised wheelchair model with robotic tools to be used in simulation environments and helps the development and validation of new approaches. This model uses Robotic Operating System (ROS) tools to help the addition of sensors and actuators. With the ROS-Nodes, it is easy to add new features and controllers. The Gazebo framework was used to create the simulation environments. After that, following previous work, it is proposed a wheelchair controller that receives commands from a multimodal interface and can control a real and simulated wheelchair at the same time. This work studies new wheelchair models and their respective controllers in a simulated environment and gradually test in real-world to obtain the final model with low costs and minimise engineering costs.
2020
Authors
Simões, DA; Reis, S; Lau, N; Reis, LP;
Publication
2020 IEEE International Conference on Autonomous Robot Systems and Competitions, ICARSC 2020, Ponta Delgada, Portugal, April 15-17, 2020
Abstract
2020
Authors
Martins, J; Gonçalves, R; Au Yong Oliveira, M; Moreira, F; Branco, F;
Publication
IET SOFTWARE
Abstract
Virtual reality technologies have grown in complexity and functionality, increasing their relevance in various sectors of activity. Applying these innovations to tourism is advantageous for the organisations, the tourists and even the territories. They can provide multisensory immersivity, simulate actions and movements in real-time, enriching reality using interactive virtual objects. Thus, captivating visitors and showing territories from richer and livelier perspectives. This study describes a review of the adoption of virtual reality technology at the organisational level. In order to adapt the literature review to the tourism topic, the process of analysis of the literature was carried out with a constant concern to analyse research that studied the topic. Assuming the need to further develop the work done and to obtain a confirmation on the contribution resulting from the bibliographic review, a focus group was developed, which allowed several specialists to discuss collaboratively and interactively the research project topics without having to be in face-to-face contact. The results of this study allow not only to acknowledge the relevance of virtual reality for tourism but also to understand how the existing literature and experts are aligned with the identification of opportunities for disruptive development of solutions that trigger tourism destinations and organisational development.
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