O. Bruna, J. Holub, P. Paces, T. Levora
SMALL AIRCRAFT EMERGENCY LANDING DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEM – PILOTS’ PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT

This paper describes the methodology for investigating the usability of an emergency landing decision support system for ultra-light aircraft pilots. The introduction covers the aim of the device, while section methodology describes what the goal was and how it was achieved. The evaluation discusses the interpretation of the data measured and interviewed outputs. This paper is concluded with our learning and suggests future work.

Byunghun Hwang, Young-Min Jang, Minho Lee
PROBABILISTIC INTENTION CLASSIFICATION FOR HUMAN AUGMENTED COGNITION SYSTEM

In this paper, we present a probabilistic human implicit intention classification using user’s eye gaze data for human augmented cognition system. The Ultimate purpose of this method is to implement a human augmented cognition system which can provide a specific service to address the cognitive limitations of human brain. In order to partially overcome the cognitive limitations, the system should be able to control the flow of information. Therefore, a specific intention classification using a Naïve Bayes classifier can be used as useful tool for searching and retrieving specific information according to the human intention and situation.

Dong-Ki Kim, Jong-Ho Kim, Yon-Kyu Park, Young-Ha Kwon
ROBOT FINGERTIP MODULE FOR MEASURING CONTACT FORCE AND LOCATION

This paper presents an exchangeable and inexpensive robot fingertip module for tactile sensing for the control of the robot hands. The developed module has real human fingertip scale and shape, and can detect contact force and location simultaneously. It has a thin-film type force sensor constructed with 37 unit cells as array, and it also includes a simple on-board chip for signal processing. The sensors are fabricated by using a simple screen printing technique. The whole fabrication process of the module including sensor and signal processing parts are suitable for mass production because of its very simple and low-cost process.

T. Ito, T. Kinugasa, T. Akagi, S. Fujimoto, K. Yoshida, M. Iribe
MEASUREMENT OF WALKING GAIT FOR 3D PASSIVE DYNAMIC BIPED WALKER

Passive dynamic bipedal walking (PDW) is an attractive topic not only for robotics field but also the other scientific fields, i.e. physics and biology. In order to clarify its mechanism of walking, many researchers have developed various PDW machines. We also have developed several 3-D PDW with flat feet and ankle springs. However there are no researches on the measurement of 3-D PDW gait, which reveals its mechanism precisely. This paper, therefore, describes measurement of walking gait of 3-D PDW such as zero moment point (ZMP) and its posture which are often measured for human gait analysis. A unique flexible displacement sensor and a usual 6 axes force sensor are utilized for the measurement. As a result, ZMP trajectory draws ‘8’ shape pattern, which is similar to that of human. Moreover the measurement system clarified the relationship between walking gait and ballast position which is effective for stabilization.

G. Begeš, V. Batagelj, J. Rejc, D. Agrež, G. Geršak, D. Hudoklin, A. Miklavec, T. Bajd, M. Munih, J. Drnovšek
SET-UP FOR PRECISION ROBOTIC EVALUATION OF AC CURRENT CLAMP

Metrology often takes an important part in robotics. Reversed relation, where robotics is employed in metrology, however, is less often met. The paper investigates the use of a robot for evaluation of spatial uniformity of precision current clamp. Robot moves the clamp around the conductor, where effect of clamp windings position on a measured current can be observed at high resolution. The set-up is presented together with the measurement procedure and results, which include complete metrological evaluation of current clamp.