Joint health is critical for musculoskeletal(MSK)conditions that are affecting approximately one-third of the global population.Monitoring of joint torque can offer an important pathway for the evaluation of joint hea...Joint health is critical for musculoskeletal(MSK)conditions that are affecting approximately one-third of the global population.Monitoring of joint torque can offer an important pathway for the evaluation of joint health and guided intervention.However,there is no technology that can provide the precision,effectiveness,low-resource setting,and longterm wearability to simultaneously achieve both rapid and accurate joint torque measurement to enable risk assessment of joint injury and long-term monitoring of joint rehabilitation in wider environments.Herein,we propose a piezoelectric boron nitride nanotubes(BNNTs)-based,AI-enabled wearable device for regular monitoring of joint torque.We first adopted an iterative inverse design to fabricate the wearable materials with a Poisson's ratio precisely matched to knee biomechanics.A highly sensitive piezoelectric film was constructed based on BNNTs and polydimethylsiloxane and applied to precisely capture the knee motion,while concurrently realizing self-sufficient energy harvesting.With the help of a lightweight on-device artificial neural network,the proposed wearable device was capable of accurately extracting targeted signals from the complex piezoelectric outputs and then effectively mapping these signals to their corresponding physical characteristics,including torque,angle,and loading.A real-time platform was constructed to demonstrate the capability of fine real-time torque estimation.This work offers a relatively low-cost wearable solution for effective,regular joint torque monitoring that can be made accessible to diverse populations in countries and regions with heterogeneous development levels,potentially producing wide-reaching global implications for joint health,MSK conditions,ageing,rehabilitation,personal health,and beyond.展开更多
In order to investigate the joint torque-based Cartesian impedance control strategies and the influence of compensations for friction, an experimental study on the identification of friction parameters, friction compe...In order to investigate the joint torque-based Cartesian impedance control strategies and the influence of compensations for friction, an experimental study on the identification of friction parameters, friction compensation and the Cartesian impedance control are developed for the harmonic drive robot, by using the sensors available in the joint itself. Different from the conventional Cartesian impedance control schemes which are mostly based on the robot end force/torque information, five joint torque-based Cartesian impedance control schemes are considered, including the force-based schemes in Cartesian/joint space, the position-based schemes in Cartesian/joint space and the stiffness control. Four of them are verified by corresponding experiments with/without friction compensations. By comparison, it is found that the force-based impedance control strategy is more suitable than the position-based one for the robot based on joint torque feedback and the friction has even a positive effect on Cartesian impedance control stability.展开更多
The conventional linkage mechanisms with compliant joint have been widely studied and implemented for increasing the adaptability of the mechanism to external contacts. However, the analysis of how compliant joints in...The conventional linkage mechanisms with compliant joint have been widely studied and implemented for increasing the adaptability of the mechanism to external contacts. However, the analysis of how compliant joints in linkage mechanism can reduce the energy consumption isn＇t still studied deeply. In a mobile service robot head, the actions of blinking the eyes and moving the eyeballs are realized by the planar linkage mechanism respectively. Therefore, minimizing the driving torques through motion trajectories for the linkage mechanism, which will be beneficial to extend the working time for mobile service robots. The dynamic modeling of the linkage mechanism with springs-loaded compliant joint is established. An optimization procedure for obtaining the optimal parameters of springs is proposed for minimizing the max value of driving torques within a range of desired operating conditions. The Simulations prove that the linkage mechanism with compliant joints can effectively reduce the driving torques, and reduce the energy consumption consequently. The framework can also be applied in other similar applications to reduce the driving torque and save energy. Compared with previous efforts, this is the first attempt that the linkage mechanism with complaint joint is applied in the robot head for reducing the driving torque.展开更多
Switched Reluctance Motors(SRMs),outfitted with rugged construction,good speed range,high torque density,and rare earth-free nature that outweigh induction motors(IM)and permanent magnet synchronous motor(PMSM),afford...Switched Reluctance Motors(SRMs),outfitted with rugged construction,good speed range,high torque density,and rare earth-free nature that outweigh induction motors(IM)and permanent magnet synchronous motor(PMSM),afford a broad range of applications in the domain of electric vehicles(EVs).Standard copper magnetic wire and low-carbon steel laminations are used to construct SRMs,which give them high efficiency in the range of 85-95%.Despite SRM's desirable features over traditional motor-speed drives,high torque ripples and radial distortions constrain their deployment in EVs.Precise rotor position is imperative for effective management of the speed and torque of SRMs.This paper provides an illustrative compendium on review of the torque-speed control and ripple mitigation techniques using design enhancements and control methods for SRM drives for EV applications.The various schemes were evaluated on their performance metricsoperational speed range,control complexity,practical realization,need for pre-stored parameters(look-up tables of current,inductance and torque profiles)and motor controller memory requirements.The findings provide valuable insights into balancing the gains and trade-offs associated with EV applications.Furthermore,they pinpoint opportunities for enhancement by analyzing the cost and technical aspects of different SRM controllers.展开更多
Based on the three-dimensional elastic-plastic finite element analysis of the 8"(203.2 mm)drill collar joint,this paper studies the mechanical characteristics of the pin and box of NC56 drill collar joints under ...Based on the three-dimensional elastic-plastic finite element analysis of the 8"(203.2 mm)drill collar joint,this paper studies the mechanical characteristics of the pin and box of NC56 drill collar joints under complex load conditions,as well as the downhole secondary makeup features,and calculates the downhole equivalent impact torque with the relative offset at the shoulder of internal and external threads.On the basis of verifying the correctness of the calculation results by using measured results in Well GT1,the prediction model of the downhole equivalent impact torque is formed and applied in the first extra-deep well with a depth over 10000 m in China(Well SDTK1).The results indicate that under complex loads,the stress distribution in drill collar joints is uneven,with relatively higher von Mises stress at the shoulder and the threads close to the shoulder.For 203.2 mm drill collar joints pre-tightened according to the make-up torque recommended by American Petroleum Institute standards,when the downhole equivalent impact torque exceeds 65 kN·m,the preload balance of the joint is disrupted,leading to secondary make-up of the joint.As the downhole equivalent impact torque increases,the relative offset at the shoulder of internal and external threads increases.The calculation results reveal that there exists significant downhole impact torque in Well SDTK1 with complex loading environment.It is necessary to use double shoulder collar joints to improve the impact torque resistance of the joint or optimize the operating parameters to reduce the downhole impact torque,and effectively prevent drilling tool failure.展开更多
First, two fault tolerant planning algorithms with avoidance of joint static torque limit or joint dynamic torque limit are proposed respectively. The former is suitable for the low-speed manipulators, and the latter ...First, two fault tolerant planning algorithms with avoidance of joint static torque limit or joint dynamic torque limit are proposed respectively. The former is suitable for the low-speed manipulators, and the latter is suitable for the high-speed manipulators. These algorithms not only can insure manipulation tasks to lie within the fault tolerant workspace but also can avoid joint torque limit, and hence can insure a redundant manipulator to be. fault tolerant in both kinematical sense and dynamic sense. Then, the simulation examples for a planar 3R manipulator demonstrate the validity of these algorithms.展开更多
In the applications of joint control and robot movement,the joint torque estimation has been treated as an effective technique and widely used.Researches are made to analyze the kinematic and compliance model of the r...In the applications of joint control and robot movement,the joint torque estimation has been treated as an effective technique and widely used.Researches are made to analyze the kinematic and compliance model of the robot joint with harmonic drive to acquire high precision torque output.Through analyzing the structures of the harmonic drive and experiment apparatus,a scheme of the proposed joint torque estimation method based on both the dynamic characteristics and unscented Kalman filter(UKF)is designed and built.Based on research and scheme,torque estimation methods in view of only harmonic drive compliance model and compliance model with the Kalman filter are simulated as guidance and reference to promote the research on the torque estimation technique.Finally,a promoted torque estimation method depending on both harmonic drive compliance model and UKF is designed,and simulation results compared with the measurements of a commercial torque sensor,have verified the effectiveness of the proposed method.展开更多
Geological deformations are generally attributed to compressional, extensional and strike-slip processes. Since the breakup of Gondwana, torque deformation has been responsible for the current configuration of the wes...Geological deformations are generally attributed to compressional, extensional and strike-slip processes. Since the breakup of Gondwana, torque deformation has been responsible for the current configuration of the western coasts of Africa and the eastern shore of South America and the morphotectonic geometry of the rift basins of South America, conditioning the morphostructure of the Andean chain and the current geoforms of the foreland.展开更多
The growing demand for artificial intelligence and complex computing has underscored the urgent need for advanced data storage technologies.Spin-orbit torque(SOT)has emerged as a leading candidate for high-speed,high-...The growing demand for artificial intelligence and complex computing has underscored the urgent need for advanced data storage technologies.Spin-orbit torque(SOT)has emerged as a leading candidate for high-speed,high-density magnetic random-access memory due to its ultrafast switching speed and low power consumption.This review systematically explores the generation and switching mechanisms of electron-mediated torques(including both conventional SOTs and orbital torques)and magnon-mediated torques.We discuss key materials that enable these effects:heavy metals,topological insulators,low-crystal-symmetry materials,non-collinear antiferromagnets,and altermagnets for conventional SOTs;3d,4d,and 5d transition metals for orbital torques;and antiferromagnetic insulator Ni O-and multiferroic Bi Fe O_(3)-based sandwich structures for magnon torques.We emphasize that although key components of SOT devices have been demonstrated,numerous promising materials and critical questions regarding their underlying mechanisms remain to be explored.Therefore,this field represents a dynamic and rapidly evolving frontier in spintronics,offering significant potential for advancing next-generation information storage and computational technologies.展开更多
Compared to the conventional permanent magnet synchronous machine(PMSM),the main characteristic of permanent magnet torque machine(PMTM)with high torque is that armature current is high,which has a great influence on ...Compared to the conventional permanent magnet synchronous machine(PMSM),the main characteristic of permanent magnet torque machine(PMTM)with high torque is that armature current is high,which has a great influence on magnetic circuit saturation,so this paper proposes a novel analytical method(AM)considering this problem.The key of this new AM is to consider armature reaction flux and armature leakage flux,which are closely related to output torque.Firstly,the expressions,including magnetomotive force(MMF)generated by permanent magnets(PMs)and armature windings are derived,and meanwhile slotting effect is considered by planning flux path.In addition,the expression of leakage flux density generated by armature windings are calculated,and flux density equivalence coefficient of tooth is calculated to be 2/3,which is used to solve the problem of uneven saturation of each tooth.Then,based on main flux factor and leakage flux factor proposed,an improved iteration process is proposed,and by this new process,the flux density of each yoke and tooth can be obtained,which is beneficial to obtain more accurate air-gap flux density and flux linkage.Finally,a prototype of 60-pole 54-slot is fabricated,and the performances of the electric machine,such as back electromotive force(EMF)and output torque,are calculated by this new AM and finite element method(FEM).The results of FEM and experimental test show that this new AM is good enough to calculate the performance of PMTM.展开更多
The present research introduces a unique concept of scarf joint technique in friction stir welding(FSW) of aluminum alloy AA 6061-T6 plates and an investigation on weld quality.A new joint configuration with two disti...The present research introduces a unique concept of scarf joint technique in friction stir welding(FSW) of aluminum alloy AA 6061-T6 plates and an investigation on weld quality.A new joint configuration with two distinct scarf angles(75°and 60°) was considered in this study.The various aspects of welding were compared with contemporary simple square butt(SSB) joint configuration.Welding was carried out at a constant tool rotation speed(TRS),tool traverse speed(TTS) and tool tilt angle of 1100 rpm,2 mm/s and2°,respectively.The results are analyzed in terms of force and torque distribution,microstructure,macrostructure,and mechanical property perspective for different joint configurations.The study reveals the minimum amount of force and torque at 60°scarf angle joint configuration compared to that of square butt joint configuration.Macro study shows that all the joints were defect-free,and a prominent onion ring was present in the lower portion of the weld nugget(WN).Fine equiaxed grains with a minimum average grain size diameter of 6.82 μm were obtained in the WN of scarf joint configuration(SJC).The maximum ultimate tensile strength(UTS) and maximum average NZ hardness of 267 MPa and83.82 HV0.1were obtained in SJC3 at a scarf angle of 60°.It has been observed from the investigation that the joint efficiency increases from 72.5%(SSB) to 86%(SJC3) at a 60° scarf angle.This unique characteristic may lay an impetus on probable joint strength enhancement technique without increasing the production cost.展开更多
In this paper,a 12/14-pole permanent magnet in-wheel motor is studied for potential in-wheel application,and the torque and loss are improved simultaneously based on designing and optimizing the corresponding dominant...In this paper,a 12/14-pole permanent magnet in-wheel motor is studied for potential in-wheel application,and the torque and loss are improved simultaneously based on designing and optimizing the corresponding dominant harmonics.The key of this study is to evaluate the contributions of harmonics on torque and loss,and further determines the harmonics related to them.Based on this,the torque enhancement factor and loss suppression factor are defined based on the selected dominant harmonics.And,the two factors are set as the optimization objectives,aiming at improving the characteristics of torque and loss.At the same time,to achieve an efficient optimization,a layered optimization method is presented,which includes magnet source layer and permeance layer.Based on the optimization,the motor torque is improved effectively,while the rotor iron loss is also reduced significantly.Then,a prototype motor is manufactured for experimental test.Finally,the simulation analysis and test results verify the validation of the studied motor and the proposed optimization method based on dominant harmonics.展开更多
The digital twin,as the decision center of the automated drilling system,incorporates physical or data-driven models to predict the system response(rate of penetration,down-hole circulating pressure,drilling torques,e...The digital twin,as the decision center of the automated drilling system,incorporates physical or data-driven models to predict the system response(rate of penetration,down-hole circulating pressure,drilling torques,etc.).Real-time drilling torque prediction aids in drilling parameter optimization,drill string stabilization,and comparing the discrepancy between observed signal and theoretical trend to detect down-hole anomalies.Due to their inability to handle huge amounts of time series data,current machine learning techniques are unsuitable for the online prediction of drilling torque.Therefore,a new way,the just-in-time learning(JITL)framework and local machine learning model,are proposed to solve the problem.The steps in this method are:(1)a specific metric is designed to measure the similarity between time series drilling data and scenarios to be predicted ahead of bit;(2)parts of drilling data are selected to train a local model for a specific prediction scenario separately;(3)the local machine learning model is used to predict drilling torque ahead of bit.Both the model data test results and the field data application results certify the advantages of the method over the traditional sliding window methods.Moreover,the proposed method has been proven to be effective in drilling parameter optimization and pipe sticking trend detection.Finally,we offer suggestions for the selection of local machine learning algorithms and real-time prediction with this approach based on the test results.展开更多
Interlayer exchange coupling(IEC)plays a critical role in spin-orbit torque(SOT)switching in synthetic magnets.This work establishes a fundamental correlation between IEC and SOT dynamics within Co/Pt-based synthetic ...Interlayer exchange coupling(IEC)plays a critical role in spin-orbit torque(SOT)switching in synthetic magnets.This work establishes a fundamental correlation between IEC and SOT dynamics within Co/Pt-based synthetic antiferromagnets and synthetic ferromagnets.The antiferromagnetic and ferromagnetic coupling states are precisely engineered through Ruderman-Kittel-Kasuya-Yosida(RKKY)interactions by modulating the Ir spacer thickness.Experimental results reveal that the critical switching current density exhibits a strong positive correlation with the IEC strength,regardless of the coupling type.A comprehensive theoretical framework based on the Landau-Lifshitz-Gilbert equation elucidates how IEC contributes to the effective energy barrier that must be overcome during SOT-induced magnetization switching.Significantly,the antiferromagnetically coupled samples demonstrate enhanced SOT efficiency,with the spin Hall angle being directly proportional to the antiferromagnetic exchange coupling field.These insights establish a coherent physical paradigm for understanding IEC-dependent SOT dynamics and provide strategic design principles for the development of energy-efficient next-generation spintronic devices.展开更多
Ferrimagnets are important for next-generation high-density ultrafast spintronic device applications.Magnetization compensation temperature(TM)is a fundamentally critical magnetic parameter for ferrimagnets besides th...Ferrimagnets are important for next-generation high-density ultrafast spintronic device applications.Magnetization compensation temperature(TM)is a fundamentally critical magnetic parameter for ferrimagnets besides their Curie temperature.Around TM,the spin-orbit switching efficiencies are extraordinarily high.Therefore,the accurate manipulation of TM from the material fabrication process is essential for the electrical steering of ferrimagnetic spins.In this work,CoTb thin films,with the 3 d and 4 f magnetic sublattices antiferromagnetically coupled to each other,are deposited at different temperatures.The magnetotransport and magnetic properties of these films are systematically investigated.It was found that the TM of this rare-earth ferrimagnet largely depends on the growth temperature and it can be tuned by over 100 K.Accordingly,the spins of an optimized ferrimagnetic CoTb thin film with its TM close to room temperature can be efficiently switched by the current-pulse-induced spin-orbit torque.Moreover,an artificial neural network utilizing the spin-orbit torque device was constructed,demonstrating an image recognition accuracy of approximately 92.5%,which is comparable to that of conventional software solutions.Thus,this work demonstrates the large tunability of TM of a rare earth ferrimagnet by chemical ordering and the great potential of such a ferrimagnet for electrically operated spintronic devices.展开更多
A set of new current sensing device is used to realize joint torque control based on current measurement in a precision assembly robot's third joint. The output torque's model of the joint's brushless DC m...A set of new current sensing device is used to realize joint torque control based on current measurement in a precision assembly robot's third joint. The output torque's model of the joint's brushless DC motor is founded. Disturbance factors and the compensated effect of the torque's closed loop based on current measurement are analyzed. Related simulations and experiments show that the system has good current tracking and anti-disturbances performance, which improve the force control performance of the robot in assembly.展开更多
Toroidal torques,generated by the resonant magnetic perturbation(RMP)and acting on the plasma column,are numerically systematically investigated for an ITER baseline scenario.The neoclassical toroidal viscosity(NTV),i...Toroidal torques,generated by the resonant magnetic perturbation(RMP)and acting on the plasma column,are numerically systematically investigated for an ITER baseline scenario.The neoclassical toroidal viscosity(NTV),in particular the resonant portion,is found to provide the dominant contribution to the total toroidal torque under the slow plasma flow regime in ITER.While the electromagnetic torque always opposes the plasma flow,the toroidal torque associated with the Reynolds stress enhances the plasma flow independent of the flow direction.A peculiar double-peak structure for the net NTV torque is robustly computed for ITER,as the toroidal rotation frequency is scanned near the zero value.This structure is found to be ultimately due to a non-monotonic behavior of the wave-particle resonance integral(over the particle pitch angle)in the superbanana plateau NTV regime in ITER.These findings are qualitatively insensitive to variations of a range of factors including the wall resistivity,the plasma pedestal flow and the assumed frequency of the rotating RMP field.展开更多
In-memory computing(IMC)based on spin-logic devices is regarded as an advantageous way to optimize the Von Neumann bottleneck.However,performing complete Boolean logic with spintronic devices typi-cally requires an in...In-memory computing(IMC)based on spin-logic devices is regarded as an advantageous way to optimize the Von Neumann bottleneck.However,performing complete Boolean logic with spintronic devices typi-cally requires an initialization operation,which can reduce processing speed.In this work,we conceptu-alize and experimentally demonstrate a programmable and initialization-free spin-logic gate,leveraging spin-orbit torque(SOT)to effectuate magnetization switching,assisted by in-plane Oersted field gener-ated by an integrated bias-field Au line.This spin-logic gate,fabricated as a Hall bar,allows complete Boolean logic operations without initialization.A current flowing through the bias-field line,which is electrically isolated from the device by a dielectric,generates an in-plane magnetic field that can invert the SOT-induced switching chirality,enabling on-the-fly complete Boolean logic operations.Additionally,the device demonstrated good reliability,repeatability,and reproducibility during logic operations.Our work demonstrates programmable and scalable spin-logic functions in a single device,offering a new approach for spin-logic operations in an IMC architecture.展开更多
In this study, a different issue of mechanical engineering interests is determined for threaded fastened joints. A series of photoelastic experiments were performed to determine the maximum strains for the holes in a ...In this study, a different issue of mechanical engineering interests is determined for threaded fastened joints. A series of photoelastic experiments were performed to determine the maximum strains for the holes in a tensile flat plate subjected to bolt-nut loads. Pertinent strain distributions were examined to determine the roll of the torques on the bolts in mini mizing the strain;hence stress concentration. The experimental determination of maximum strains is needed as a way to validate future theoretical and numerical results, and provide a valuable aid to their application. The emphasis of this paper is on deformation. The results indicate that strains can decrease significantly with the increase of the bolt's pre-load.展开更多
The mechanisms of enhancing spin-orbit torque(SOT) have attracted significant attention, particularly regarding the influence of extrinsic scattering mechanisms on SOT efficiency, as they complement intrinsic contribu...The mechanisms of enhancing spin-orbit torque(SOT) have attracted significant attention, particularly regarding the influence of extrinsic scattering mechanisms on SOT efficiency, as they complement intrinsic contributions. In multilayer systems, extrinsic interfacial scattering, along with scattering from defects or impurities inside the materials, plays a crucial role in affecting the SOT efficiency. In this study, we successfully fabricated high-quality epitaxially grown [Ir/Pt]N superlattices with an increasing number of interfaces using a magnetron sputtering system to investigate the contribution of extrinsic interfacial scattering to SOT efficiency. We measured SOT efficiency through spin-torque ferromagnetic resonance methods and determined the spin Hall angle using the spin pumping technique. Additionally, we calculated spin transparency based on the SOT efficiency and spin Hall angle. Our findings indicate that the values of SOT efficiency, spin Hall angle, and spin transparency are enhanced in the superlattice structure compared to Pt, which we attribute to the increase in interfacial scattering.This research offers an effective strategy for designing and fabricating advanced spintronic devices.展开更多
基金support from the EPSRC REMIN project(EP/W009412/1)the UCL Fellowship Incubator Award+6 种基金the EPSRC award(TEGMOF EP/Z534146/1)for fundingfinancial support from the China Scholarship Councilfinancial support from UCL Research Excellence Scholarshipthe Wellcome Trust and EPSRC through the WEISS Centre(grant:203145Z/16/Z)at UCLsupport from the Royal Society Research Grant(RGSR2222333)Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council Grant(13171178 R00287)European Innovative Council(EIC)under the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation program(Grant agreement No.101099093)。
文摘Joint health is critical for musculoskeletal(MSK)conditions that are affecting approximately one-third of the global population.Monitoring of joint torque can offer an important pathway for the evaluation of joint health and guided intervention.However,there is no technology that can provide the precision,effectiveness,low-resource setting,and longterm wearability to simultaneously achieve both rapid and accurate joint torque measurement to enable risk assessment of joint injury and long-term monitoring of joint rehabilitation in wider environments.Herein,we propose a piezoelectric boron nitride nanotubes(BNNTs)-based,AI-enabled wearable device for regular monitoring of joint torque.We first adopted an iterative inverse design to fabricate the wearable materials with a Poisson's ratio precisely matched to knee biomechanics.A highly sensitive piezoelectric film was constructed based on BNNTs and polydimethylsiloxane and applied to precisely capture the knee motion,while concurrently realizing self-sufficient energy harvesting.With the help of a lightweight on-device artificial neural network,the proposed wearable device was capable of accurately extracting targeted signals from the complex piezoelectric outputs and then effectively mapping these signals to their corresponding physical characteristics,including torque,angle,and loading.A real-time platform was constructed to demonstrate the capability of fine real-time torque estimation.This work offers a relatively low-cost wearable solution for effective,regular joint torque monitoring that can be made accessible to diverse populations in countries and regions with heterogeneous development levels,potentially producing wide-reaching global implications for joint health,MSK conditions,ageing,rehabilitation,personal health,and beyond.
基金The National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.60675045)the National High Technology Research and Development Program of China (863Program) (No.2006AA04Z255)
文摘In order to investigate the joint torque-based Cartesian impedance control strategies and the influence of compensations for friction, an experimental study on the identification of friction parameters, friction compensation and the Cartesian impedance control are developed for the harmonic drive robot, by using the sensors available in the joint itself. Different from the conventional Cartesian impedance control schemes which are mostly based on the robot end force/torque information, five joint torque-based Cartesian impedance control schemes are considered, including the force-based schemes in Cartesian/joint space, the position-based schemes in Cartesian/joint space and the stiffness control. Four of them are verified by corresponding experiments with/without friction compensations. By comparison, it is found that the force-based impedance control strategy is more suitable than the position-based one for the robot based on joint torque feedback and the friction has even a positive effect on Cartesian impedance control stability.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.51105089)Shenzhen Engineering Laboratory of Industrial Robots and Systems(Grant No.A224412028)Shenzhen Engineering Laboratory of Performance Robots at Digital Stage(Grant No.[2014]1507)
文摘The conventional linkage mechanisms with compliant joint have been widely studied and implemented for increasing the adaptability of the mechanism to external contacts. However, the analysis of how compliant joints in linkage mechanism can reduce the energy consumption isn＇t still studied deeply. In a mobile service robot head, the actions of blinking the eyes and moving the eyeballs are realized by the planar linkage mechanism respectively. Therefore, minimizing the driving torques through motion trajectories for the linkage mechanism, which will be beneficial to extend the working time for mobile service robots. The dynamic modeling of the linkage mechanism with springs-loaded compliant joint is established. An optimization procedure for obtaining the optimal parameters of springs is proposed for minimizing the max value of driving torques within a range of desired operating conditions. The Simulations prove that the linkage mechanism with compliant joints can effectively reduce the driving torques, and reduce the energy consumption consequently. The framework can also be applied in other similar applications to reduce the driving torque and save energy. Compared with previous efforts, this is the first attempt that the linkage mechanism with complaint joint is applied in the robot head for reducing the driving torque.
基金supported in part by the Universitat Politècnica de València under grant PAID-10-21supported through AMRITA Seed Grant(Proposal ID:ASG2022188)。
文摘Switched Reluctance Motors(SRMs),outfitted with rugged construction,good speed range,high torque density,and rare earth-free nature that outweigh induction motors(IM)and permanent magnet synchronous motor(PMSM),afford a broad range of applications in the domain of electric vehicles(EVs).Standard copper magnetic wire and low-carbon steel laminations are used to construct SRMs,which give them high efficiency in the range of 85-95%.Despite SRM's desirable features over traditional motor-speed drives,high torque ripples and radial distortions constrain their deployment in EVs.Precise rotor position is imperative for effective management of the speed and torque of SRMs.This paper provides an illustrative compendium on review of the torque-speed control and ripple mitigation techniques using design enhancements and control methods for SRM drives for EV applications.The various schemes were evaluated on their performance metricsoperational speed range,control complexity,practical realization,need for pre-stored parameters(look-up tables of current,inductance and torque profiles)and motor controller memory requirements.The findings provide valuable insights into balancing the gains and trade-offs associated with EV applications.Furthermore,they pinpoint opportunities for enhancement by analyzing the cost and technical aspects of different SRM controllers.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52174003,52374008).
文摘Based on the three-dimensional elastic-plastic finite element analysis of the 8"(203.2 mm)drill collar joint,this paper studies the mechanical characteristics of the pin and box of NC56 drill collar joints under complex load conditions,as well as the downhole secondary makeup features,and calculates the downhole equivalent impact torque with the relative offset at the shoulder of internal and external threads.On the basis of verifying the correctness of the calculation results by using measured results in Well GT1,the prediction model of the downhole equivalent impact torque is formed and applied in the first extra-deep well with a depth over 10000 m in China(Well SDTK1).The results indicate that under complex loads,the stress distribution in drill collar joints is uneven,with relatively higher von Mises stress at the shoulder and the threads close to the shoulder.For 203.2 mm drill collar joints pre-tightened according to the make-up torque recommended by American Petroleum Institute standards,when the downhole equivalent impact torque exceeds 65 kN·m,the preload balance of the joint is disrupted,leading to secondary make-up of the joint.As the downhole equivalent impact torque increases,the relative offset at the shoulder of internal and external threads increases.The calculation results reveal that there exists significant downhole impact torque in Well SDTK1 with complex loading environment.It is necessary to use double shoulder collar joints to improve the impact torque resistance of the joint or optimize the operating parameters to reduce the downhole impact torque,and effectively prevent drilling tool failure.
基金Supported by Beijing Municipal Natural Science Foundation Committee and the High Technology Research and Development Programme of China （No.2003AA404140）.
文摘First, two fault tolerant planning algorithms with avoidance of joint static torque limit or joint dynamic torque limit are proposed respectively. The former is suitable for the low-speed manipulators, and the latter is suitable for the high-speed manipulators. These algorithms not only can insure manipulation tasks to lie within the fault tolerant workspace but also can avoid joint torque limit, and hence can insure a redundant manipulator to be. fault tolerant in both kinematical sense and dynamic sense. Then, the simulation examples for a planar 3R manipulator demonstrate the validity of these algorithms.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51879055)。
文摘In the applications of joint control and robot movement,the joint torque estimation has been treated as an effective technique and widely used.Researches are made to analyze the kinematic and compliance model of the robot joint with harmonic drive to acquire high precision torque output.Through analyzing the structures of the harmonic drive and experiment apparatus,a scheme of the proposed joint torque estimation method based on both the dynamic characteristics and unscented Kalman filter(UKF)is designed and built.Based on research and scheme,torque estimation methods in view of only harmonic drive compliance model and compliance model with the Kalman filter are simulated as guidance and reference to promote the research on the torque estimation technique.Finally,a promoted torque estimation method depending on both harmonic drive compliance model and UKF is designed,and simulation results compared with the measurements of a commercial torque sensor,have verified the effectiveness of the proposed method.
文摘Geological deformations are generally attributed to compressional, extensional and strike-slip processes. Since the breakup of Gondwana, torque deformation has been responsible for the current configuration of the western coasts of Africa and the eastern shore of South America and the morphotectonic geometry of the rift basins of South America, conditioning the morphostructure of the Andean chain and the current geoforms of the foreland.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.U24A6002,12174237(X.X.),52471253(F.W.),12404091(J.L.),52171183(Z.Q.))the support from the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2022YFB3505301)+4 种基金the support from the Fund Program for the Scientific Activities of Selected Returned Overseas Professionals in Shanxi Province(Grant No.20240019)Central Government’s Special Fund for Local Science and Technology Development(Grant No.YDZJSX2024D058)the support from the Basic Research Plan of Shanxi Province(Grant No.202403021212016)the support from the Fundamental Research Program of Shanxi Province(Grant No.202403021222252)the Higher Education Science and Technology Innovation Plan Project of Shanxi(Grant No.2024L146)。
文摘The growing demand for artificial intelligence and complex computing has underscored the urgent need for advanced data storage technologies.Spin-orbit torque(SOT)has emerged as a leading candidate for high-speed,high-density magnetic random-access memory due to its ultrafast switching speed and low power consumption.This review systematically explores the generation and switching mechanisms of electron-mediated torques(including both conventional SOTs and orbital torques)and magnon-mediated torques.We discuss key materials that enable these effects:heavy metals,topological insulators,low-crystal-symmetry materials,non-collinear antiferromagnets,and altermagnets for conventional SOTs;3d,4d,and 5d transition metals for orbital torques;and antiferromagnetic insulator Ni O-and multiferroic Bi Fe O_(3)-based sandwich structures for magnon torques.We emphasize that although key components of SOT devices have been demonstrated,numerous promising materials and critical questions regarding their underlying mechanisms remain to be explored.Therefore,this field represents a dynamic and rapidly evolving frontier in spintronics,offering significant potential for advancing next-generation information storage and computational technologies.
基金supported in part by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant 52125701.
文摘Compared to the conventional permanent magnet synchronous machine(PMSM),the main characteristic of permanent magnet torque machine(PMTM)with high torque is that armature current is high,which has a great influence on magnetic circuit saturation,so this paper proposes a novel analytical method(AM)considering this problem.The key of this new AM is to consider armature reaction flux and armature leakage flux,which are closely related to output torque.Firstly,the expressions,including magnetomotive force(MMF)generated by permanent magnets(PMs)and armature windings are derived,and meanwhile slotting effect is considered by planning flux path.In addition,the expression of leakage flux density generated by armature windings are calculated,and flux density equivalence coefficient of tooth is calculated to be 2/3,which is used to solve the problem of uneven saturation of each tooth.Then,based on main flux factor and leakage flux factor proposed,an improved iteration process is proposed,and by this new process,the flux density of each yoke and tooth can be obtained,which is beneficial to obtain more accurate air-gap flux density and flux linkage.Finally,a prototype of 60-pole 54-slot is fabricated,and the performances of the electric machine,such as back electromotive force(EMF)and output torque,are calculated by this new AM and finite element method(FEM).The results of FEM and experimental test show that this new AM is good enough to calculate the performance of PMTM.
基金the Ministry of Human Resource and Development,Government of India for providing the financial assistantship in the form of fellowship。
文摘The present research introduces a unique concept of scarf joint technique in friction stir welding(FSW) of aluminum alloy AA 6061-T6 plates and an investigation on weld quality.A new joint configuration with two distinct scarf angles(75°and 60°) was considered in this study.The various aspects of welding were compared with contemporary simple square butt(SSB) joint configuration.Welding was carried out at a constant tool rotation speed(TRS),tool traverse speed(TTS) and tool tilt angle of 1100 rpm,2 mm/s and2°,respectively.The results are analyzed in terms of force and torque distribution,microstructure,macrostructure,and mechanical property perspective for different joint configurations.The study reveals the minimum amount of force and torque at 60°scarf angle joint configuration compared to that of square butt joint configuration.Macro study shows that all the joints were defect-free,and a prominent onion ring was present in the lower portion of the weld nugget(WN).Fine equiaxed grains with a minimum average grain size diameter of 6.82 μm were obtained in the WN of scarf joint configuration(SJC).The maximum ultimate tensile strength(UTS) and maximum average NZ hardness of 267 MPa and83.82 HV0.1were obtained in SJC3 at a scarf angle of 60°.It has been observed from the investigation that the joint efficiency increases from 72.5%(SSB) to 86%(SJC3) at a 60° scarf angle.This unique characteristic may lay an impetus on probable joint strength enhancement technique without increasing the production cost.
文摘In this paper,a 12/14-pole permanent magnet in-wheel motor is studied for potential in-wheel application,and the torque and loss are improved simultaneously based on designing and optimizing the corresponding dominant harmonics.The key of this study is to evaluate the contributions of harmonics on torque and loss,and further determines the harmonics related to them.Based on this,the torque enhancement factor and loss suppression factor are defined based on the selected dominant harmonics.And,the two factors are set as the optimization objectives,aiming at improving the characteristics of torque and loss.At the same time,to achieve an efficient optimization,a layered optimization method is presented,which includes magnet source layer and permeance layer.Based on the optimization,the motor torque is improved effectively,while the rotor iron loss is also reduced significantly.Then,a prototype motor is manufactured for experimental test.Finally,the simulation analysis and test results verify the validation of the studied motor and the proposed optimization method based on dominant harmonics.
基金support from the Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant numbers:U23B6010 and 52122401).
文摘The digital twin,as the decision center of the automated drilling system,incorporates physical or data-driven models to predict the system response(rate of penetration,down-hole circulating pressure,drilling torques,etc.).Real-time drilling torque prediction aids in drilling parameter optimization,drill string stabilization,and comparing the discrepancy between observed signal and theoretical trend to detect down-hole anomalies.Due to their inability to handle huge amounts of time series data,current machine learning techniques are unsuitable for the online prediction of drilling torque.Therefore,a new way,the just-in-time learning(JITL)framework and local machine learning model,are proposed to solve the problem.The steps in this method are:(1)a specific metric is designed to measure the similarity between time series drilling data and scenarios to be predicted ahead of bit;(2)parts of drilling data are selected to train a local model for a specific prediction scenario separately;(3)the local machine learning model is used to predict drilling torque ahead of bit.Both the model data test results and the field data application results certify the advantages of the method over the traditional sliding window methods.Moreover,the proposed method has been proven to be effective in drilling parameter optimization and pipe sticking trend detection.Finally,we offer suggestions for the selection of local machine learning algorithms and real-time prediction with this approach based on the test results.
基金Project supported by the“Pioneer”and“Leading Goose”R&D Program of Zhejiang Province(Grant No.2022C01053)the Key Research and Development Program of Zhejiang Province(Grant No.2021C01039)+1 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.62293493)the Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province,China(Grant No.LQ21A050001)。
文摘Interlayer exchange coupling(IEC)plays a critical role in spin-orbit torque(SOT)switching in synthetic magnets.This work establishes a fundamental correlation between IEC and SOT dynamics within Co/Pt-based synthetic antiferromagnets and synthetic ferromagnets.The antiferromagnetic and ferromagnetic coupling states are precisely engineered through Ruderman-Kittel-Kasuya-Yosida(RKKY)interactions by modulating the Ir spacer thickness.Experimental results reveal that the critical switching current density exhibits a strong positive correlation with the IEC strength,regardless of the coupling type.A comprehensive theoretical framework based on the Landau-Lifshitz-Gilbert equation elucidates how IEC contributes to the effective energy barrier that must be overcome during SOT-induced magnetization switching.Significantly,the antiferromagnetically coupled samples demonstrate enhanced SOT efficiency,with the spin Hall angle being directly proportional to the antiferromagnetic exchange coupling field.These insights establish a coherent physical paradigm for understanding IEC-dependent SOT dynamics and provide strategic design principles for the development of energy-efficient next-generation spintronic devices.
基金financial support from the National Key R&D Program of China(Nos.2022YFB3506000 and 2022YFA1602700)financial support from Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities+6 种基金financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52425106,52121001,and 52271235)financial support from the Beijing Natural Science Foundation(No.JQ23005)financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52401300)funding from the China National Postdoctoral Program for Innovative Talents(No.BX20230451)from the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2024M754058)financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.62401276)financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.524B2003).
文摘Ferrimagnets are important for next-generation high-density ultrafast spintronic device applications.Magnetization compensation temperature(TM)is a fundamentally critical magnetic parameter for ferrimagnets besides their Curie temperature.Around TM,the spin-orbit switching efficiencies are extraordinarily high.Therefore,the accurate manipulation of TM from the material fabrication process is essential for the electrical steering of ferrimagnetic spins.In this work,CoTb thin films,with the 3 d and 4 f magnetic sublattices antiferromagnetically coupled to each other,are deposited at different temperatures.The magnetotransport and magnetic properties of these films are systematically investigated.It was found that the TM of this rare-earth ferrimagnet largely depends on the growth temperature and it can be tuned by over 100 K.Accordingly,the spins of an optimized ferrimagnetic CoTb thin film with its TM close to room temperature can be efficiently switched by the current-pulse-induced spin-orbit torque.Moreover,an artificial neural network utilizing the spin-orbit torque device was constructed,demonstrating an image recognition accuracy of approximately 92.5%,which is comparable to that of conventional software solutions.Thus,this work demonstrates the large tunability of TM of a rare earth ferrimagnet by chemical ordering and the great potential of such a ferrimagnet for electrically operated spintronic devices.
基金Supported by the National 863 Scheme of China No.863-512-03-02
文摘A set of new current sensing device is used to realize joint torque control based on current measurement in a precision assembly robot's third joint. The output torque's model of the joint's brushless DC motor is founded. Disturbance factors and the compensated effect of the torque's closed loop based on current measurement are analyzed. Related simulations and experiments show that the system has good current tracking and anti-disturbances performance, which improve the force control performance of the robot in assembly.
基金funded by National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC)(Nos.12075053,11505021 and 11975068)by National Key R&D Program of China(No.2022YFE 03060002)+1 种基金by Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.2232024G-10)supported by the U.S.DoE Office of Science(No.DE-FG02–95ER54309)。
文摘Toroidal torques,generated by the resonant magnetic perturbation(RMP)and acting on the plasma column,are numerically systematically investigated for an ITER baseline scenario.The neoclassical toroidal viscosity(NTV),in particular the resonant portion,is found to provide the dominant contribution to the total toroidal torque under the slow plasma flow regime in ITER.While the electromagnetic torque always opposes the plasma flow,the toroidal torque associated with the Reynolds stress enhances the plasma flow independent of the flow direction.A peculiar double-peak structure for the net NTV torque is robustly computed for ITER,as the toroidal rotation frequency is scanned near the zero value.This structure is found to be ultimately due to a non-monotonic behavior of the wave-particle resonance integral(over the particle pitch angle)in the superbanana plateau NTV regime in ITER.These findings are qualitatively insensitive to variations of a range of factors including the wall resistivity,the plasma pedestal flow and the assumed frequency of the rotating RMP field.
基金supported by the National Science and Technology Major Project(2020AAA0109005)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(62374055,12327806,62304083,62074063,61821003,61904060,61904051,61674062)+4 种基金the Interdisciplinary Program of Wuhan National High Magnetic Field Center(WHMFC202119)the Shenzhen Science and Technology Program Award(JCYJ20220818103410022)the Shenzhen Virtual University Park(2021Szvup091)the Natural Science Foundation of Wuhan(2024040701010049)Shuai Zhang acknowledges support from the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2022M721237).
文摘In-memory computing(IMC)based on spin-logic devices is regarded as an advantageous way to optimize the Von Neumann bottleneck.However,performing complete Boolean logic with spintronic devices typi-cally requires an initialization operation,which can reduce processing speed.In this work,we conceptu-alize and experimentally demonstrate a programmable and initialization-free spin-logic gate,leveraging spin-orbit torque(SOT)to effectuate magnetization switching,assisted by in-plane Oersted field gener-ated by an integrated bias-field Au line.This spin-logic gate,fabricated as a Hall bar,allows complete Boolean logic operations without initialization.A current flowing through the bias-field line,which is electrically isolated from the device by a dielectric,generates an in-plane magnetic field that can invert the SOT-induced switching chirality,enabling on-the-fly complete Boolean logic operations.Additionally,the device demonstrated good reliability,repeatability,and reproducibility during logic operations.Our work demonstrates programmable and scalable spin-logic functions in a single device,offering a new approach for spin-logic operations in an IMC architecture.
文摘In this study, a different issue of mechanical engineering interests is determined for threaded fastened joints. A series of photoelastic experiments were performed to determine the maximum strains for the holes in a tensile flat plate subjected to bolt-nut loads. Pertinent strain distributions were examined to determine the roll of the torques on the bolts in mini mizing the strain;hence stress concentration. The experimental determination of maximum strains is needed as a way to validate future theoretical and numerical results, and provide a valuable aid to their application. The emphasis of this paper is on deformation. The results indicate that strains can decrease significantly with the increase of the bolt's pre-load.
基金financially supported by the Science Center of the National Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 52088101)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 52161160334, 12274437, 12174426, and 52271237)+1 种基金the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Project for Young Scientists in Basic Research No. YSBR-084the CAS Youth Interdisciplinary Team。
文摘The mechanisms of enhancing spin-orbit torque(SOT) have attracted significant attention, particularly regarding the influence of extrinsic scattering mechanisms on SOT efficiency, as they complement intrinsic contributions. In multilayer systems, extrinsic interfacial scattering, along with scattering from defects or impurities inside the materials, plays a crucial role in affecting the SOT efficiency. In this study, we successfully fabricated high-quality epitaxially grown [Ir/Pt]N superlattices with an increasing number of interfaces using a magnetron sputtering system to investigate the contribution of extrinsic interfacial scattering to SOT efficiency. We measured SOT efficiency through spin-torque ferromagnetic resonance methods and determined the spin Hall angle using the spin pumping technique. Additionally, we calculated spin transparency based on the SOT efficiency and spin Hall angle. Our findings indicate that the values of SOT efficiency, spin Hall angle, and spin transparency are enhanced in the superlattice structure compared to Pt, which we attribute to the increase in interfacial scattering.This research offers an effective strategy for designing and fabricating advanced spintronic devices.
