Comparison of three-dimensional surface scanning techniques for capturing the external ear

Congenital facial anomalies, such as microtia (malformation of the external ear), lead to significant psychosocial effects starting from early childhood. Three-dimensional (3D) scanning and advanced manufacturing are being investigated as a cheaper and more personalised method of fabricating reconstructive treatments for patients compared to traditional approaches. To date, most case studies have used expensive 3D scanners, yet, there is potential for low-cost devices to provide comparable results. This study aimed to investigate these different approaches. Both ears of 16 adult participants were scanned with three devices: Artec Spider (Artec Group), Intel^® RealSense? (Intel), and the Apple iPhone^® 7 (Apple Inc.) combined with photogrammetry using 90, 60 and 30 photographs. The scanning time, processing time, accuracy, completeness, resolution and repeatability of each technique were assessed using the Artec Spider as a reference scanner. Our results show that the iPhone had the longest processing time however, this decreased nine-fold when reducing the number of photos from 90 to 30. There was no significant difference in the accuracy, completeness or repeatability of the iPhone scans with 90 photographs (1.4?±?0.6?mm, 79.9%, 1.0?±?0.1?mm), 60 photographs (1.2?±?0.2, 79.3%, 0.9?±?0.2?mm) or 30 photographs (1.2?±?0.3?mm, 74.3%, 1.0?±?0.2?mm). The Intel RealSesne performed significantly worse in each parameter (1.8?±?03?mm; 46.6%, 1.4?±?0.5). Additionally, the RealSense had significantly lower resolution with not enough detail captured for the application. These results demonstrate that the ear can be accurately 3D scanned using iPhone photographs. We would recommend capturing between 30 and 60 photographs of the ear to create a scan that is accurate but without the downfall of long processing time. Using these methods we aim to provide a more comfortable setting for the patient and a lower-cost and more personalised ear prosthesis.     

无人机飞控系统故障诊断专家系统设计

针对无人机飞控系统的特点和维护要求,本文介绍了MBIT故障诊断专家系统的设计思路和实现方法,构建了无人机飞控系统故障诊断专家系统的体系结构,深入研究了如何建立故障知识库,制定推理机制,组建综合数据库和故障解释等问题。并结合某型号给出了具体的示例。在工程实际应用过程中,可以利用本系统对无人机飞控系统进行有效维护。     

A dual‐polarized cylindrical conformal array antenna suitable for unmanned aerial vehicles

A dual‐polarized X‐band conformal array antenna is presented for unmanned aerial vehicles with polarimetric radars/sensors. Starting from the planar structure, the array antenna consisted of sixteen 2 × 2 subarrays is conformal to the cylinders with various curvature radii to fit the payload box of the airborne vehicle. The return losses are almost constant even if the curvature radius changes. Measured radiation patterns are compared with various curvatures at the same frequencies. The array can be easily placed on the aircraft payload or fuselage due to its ultra thin thickness, ultra lightweight, and conformal structure, which has potential airborne applications in polarimetric radar surveillance, remote sensing, and wireless communications. © 2010 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Int J RF and Microwave CAE, 2011.     

无人机侧向系统LPV 模型降阶

无人机线性参变(LPV)模型能准确描述其非线性动态特性,但初始建立的LPV模型阶数较高,控制过程计算量较大.为此,提出一种基于平衡截断的LPV模型降阶方法.首先给出LPV系统的适定性、稳定性和平衡实现的定义;然后,提出LPV模型的平衡截断降阶方法.针对无人机侧向系统LTI模型,通过多项式拟合来建立LPV模型,并实现模型降阶.仿真结果表明,降阶模型的阶跃响应满足输出响应的精度要求.     

Frictional properties of VA‐mode alignment‐film surfaces studied by frictional force microscopy

Abstract— The surface‐friction characteristics of the post‐bake temperature were compared to that of the rubbing condition on VA‐mode alignment films (AFs) using frictional force microscopy (FFM). The surface roughness and the surface frictional force increased when the temperature was elevated. However, the frictional asymmetry could not be detected by the frictional loop due to the instability of the side‐chain molecular arrangement. For the inter‐influences of the total friction and surface roughness, the density of the side chain was changed and it was intentionally rubbed for evaluation. The results showed that the total friction was higher when the rubbing was stronger and side‐chain density lower, and the surface roughness also increased in the same manner. This can be explained by the potential interaction due to the curved structure of the side‐chain surface that establishes the probe that is scanned and the top surface layer. In order to confirm the influence of the pre‐tilt angle on the tilt of the side chain, a test cell was produced under the same conditions and evaluated. The results showed that the pre‐tilt‐angle decreased according to the difference in density of the side chain and strength of rubbing after injecting liquid‐crystal (LC).     

基于M-BUS的矿用智能倾角传感器的设计

提出了一种以P89LPC936单片机为核心的矿用智能倾角传感器的设计方案,详细介绍了传感器的组成、工作原理以及主要电路设计。该传感器采用导电塑料电位器,可精确测量井架平台的倾斜量,为煤矿生产的安全性提供重要数据。实际应用表明,该传感器测量精度高,运行稳定可靠,操作方便。     

无人飞行器伺服系统余度控制接口的设计与实现

介绍了一种在无人飞行器中设计应用的伺服系统余度控制接口,该接口实现了数字总线和模拟量两余度接口控制,可有效提高伺服系统的可靠性和抗干扰能力;分析了无人飞行器机载伺服系统的结构组成和工作模式,选择了CAN总线作为机载数字通讯总线,论述了机载伺服系统余度控制接口的工作原理,同时给出了伺服控制器的硬件接口电路及软件工作流程;实验结果表明余度控制接口工作稳定,控制通道转换平稳,该接口能满足无人飞行器控制系统的要求。     

基于GPS射频模拟信号源的无人机导航系统研究

为了在室内验证卫星导航功能,采用飞机模型计算机、GPS硬件仿真器和GPS射频模拟信号源,提出了一种模拟卫星动态绝对定位的设计思想;根据导航计算需要,对系统中涉及到的不同坐标系进行转换;搭建半物理仿真平台,给出无人机自主导航的验证方案;仿真结果表明,基于GPS射频模拟信号源的无人机导航验证方法切实可行,导航系统具有良好的稳定性。     

一种用于无人机着陆的地平线提取算法

针对着陆场不同天地场景中的地平线提取问题,结合Ostu方法与Hough变换,提出一种用于无人机着陆的地平线分步提取算法。在确定初始地平线的基础上,对其做粗化处理,得到目标地平线所在子图像域,在子图像域中完成最终目标的地平线提取。实验结果表明,该算法能准确有效地提取不同天地场景中的地平线。     

基于模板匹配和边缘检测的车标定位方法

车标定位在车标识别系统中具有关键作用,为解决倾斜的车辆图像及多种车标背景纹理的车标定位问题,提出了一种新的车标定位方法。先进行车辆图像的倾斜校正,再通过三绝对值最大梯度方法定位出车灯带区域,利用车标与车牌、车灯的位置先验知识进行车标粗定位,并根据车标背景纹理特征利用模板匹配和边缘检测方法进行车标精定位。该方法充分利用了车标的先验知识和背景纹理特征,并将模板匹配与边缘检测技术相结合,提高了车标定位的准确率。实验结果表明,该方法既适用于倾斜的车辆图像又适用于多种车标背景纹理,具有很好的车标定位效果。