Squat Motion of a Humanoid Robot Using Three-Particle Model Predictive Control and Whole-Body Control by Hongxiang Chen, Xiuli Zhang, Mingguo Zhao

“…TP-MPC is utilized to optimize the rough planning’s reference trajectory, while WBC is employed to follow the optimized trajectory. …”
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A Review of Health Monitoring and Model Updating of Vibration Dissipation Systems in Structures by Neda Godarzi, Farzad Hejazi

“…This is crucial for enhancing the safety and resilience of structures, particularly in mitigating dynamic loads like seismic forces. By consolidating key research findings, this review identifies technological advancements, best practices, and gaps in knowledge, enabling future innovation in structural health monitoring and design optimization. …”
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Learning-based locomotion control fusing multimodal perception for a bipedal humanoid robot by Chao Ji, Diyuan Liu, Wei Gao, Shiwu Zhang

“…Experimental results demonstrate a significant reduction in collision rates when utilizing a control policy that integrates multimodal perception, especially in challenging terrains like stairs, thresholds, and mixed surfaces. This advancement supports the practical deployment of bipedal humanoid robots.…”
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Evolving Body Contouring Strategies for Patients After Massive Weight Loss: Insights from Bariatric and Pharmacologic Interventions by Salvatore Giordano, Andre’ Salval, Pietro di Summa, Carlo Maria Oranges

“…A thorough preoperative evaluation is essential to optimize outcomes and minimize risks. Methods: A comprehensive literature search was conducted across various databases to identify studies on assessment, nutritional optimization, thromboembolic risk, and surgical planning for post-weight-loss patients, with a particular focus on those undergoing medication-assisted weight loss using Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists. …”
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An Application of Quasi Newton Algorithm and Improvement of Sliding Surface for Robot Control by Chi-Ngon Nguyen, Thanh Tung Pham

“…Regarded as the most well-liked and effective method for resolving unconstrained optimization issues is the Quasi Newton algorithm. …”
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Federated-Learning-Based Strategy for Enhancing Orbit Prediction of Satellites by Jiayi Tang, Wenxin Li, Qinchen Zhao, Hongmei Chi

“…As the primary public source of satellite trajectory data, the Two-Line Element (TLE) dataset offers fundamental orbital parameters for space missions. …”
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PAIR'14 / PAIR'15 STUDENT CONFERENCES ON PLANNING IN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND ROBOTICS by Editorial Foreword

“…Ten papers were presented on topics ranging from domain–independent planning, trajectory planning to applications for unmanned aerial and legged robots. …”
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HyperCell: A Bio-inspired Design Framework for Real-time Interactive Architectures by Jia-Rey Chang

“…The proposed ‘Organic body-like architectural spaces’ emphasize upon the realization of a body-like interactive space. …”
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A Mathematical Survey of Image Deep Edge Detection Algorithms: From Convolution to Attention by Gang Hu

“…Beginning with Sobel and Canny’s kernel-based approaches, we trace the shift to data-driven CNNs like Holistically Nested Edge Detection (HED) and Bidirectional Cascade Network (BDCN), which leverage multi-scale supervision and achieve ODS (Optimal Dataset Scale) scores 0.788 and 0.806, respectively. …”
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Peptide–Drug Conjugates as Next-Generation Therapeutics: Exploring the Potential and Clinical Progress by Krishna Jadhav, Ashwin Abhang, Eknath B. Kole, Dipak Gadade, Apurva Dusane, Aditya Iyer, Ankur Sharma, Saroj Kumar Rout, Amol D. Gholap, Jitendra Naik, Rahul K. Verma, Satish Rojekar

“…Therapeutic applications of PDCs span oncology, infectious diseases, metabolic disorders, and emerging areas like COVID-19, with several conjugates advancing in clinical trials and achieving regulatory milestones. …”
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Discrepancies between human and murine model cerebral aneurysms at single-cell resolution by Hang Ji, Hang Ji, Guicheng Kuang, Hailan Yang, Haitao Liu, Yue Li, Shaoshan Hu, Anqi Xiao, Chao You, Haogeng Sun, Chaofeng Fan, Guozhang Sun

“…The vSMCs from human CA tissue exhibit a fibroblast-like phenotype in comparison to that of murine model. …”
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MagneticPillars++: Efficient LiDAR Odometry Via Deep Frame-To-Keyframe Point Cloud Registration by Kai Fischer, Martin Simon, Stefan Milz, Patrick Mäder

“…To meet specific runtime requirements, methods often apply the extensive mapping step at low frequencies, e.g. every 10 frames, which in turn leads to increased noise on the calculated trajectory. To tackle the discrepancy between runtime and accuracy, we present MagneticPillars++, an extension of our previous point cloud registration approach optimized for LiDAR Odometry, introducing novel intermediate cell correspondence filtering and accelerated match normalization. …”
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Research on the Application of Biochar in Carbon Sequestration: A Bibliometric Analysis by Shizhao Zhang, Shuzhi Wang, Jiayong Zhang, Bao Wang, Hui Wang, Liwei Liu, Chong Cao, Muyang Shi, Yuhan Liu

“…Research results reveal a three-stage developmental characteristic: 2007–2014 was a slow accumulation period for fundamental mechanism exploration, 2015–2020 was an accelerated expansion period driven by policies like the Paris Agreement, and 2021 to the present marks an exponential growth phase of interdisciplinary integration due to global carbon market consolidation. …”
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SmartExplorer1.0: A Novel Intelligent Framework for Path Planning in Robotics by Chiara Furio, Angelo Ugenti, Giulio Reina, Mario Massimo Foglia, Luciano Lamberti

“…Starting from specified initial and target points, it iteratively evaluates potential movements by optimizing an objective function to determine the optimal path. …”
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Cooperative Path Planning for Multi-UAVs with Time-Varying Communication and Energy Consumption Constraints by Jia Guo, Minggang Gan, Kang Hu

“…Traditional optimization methods often struggle to address the multidimensional nature of these problems, particularly when considering constraints like obstacle avoidance, energy efficiency, and real-time responsiveness. …”
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Adaptive Path Planning for Multi-UAV Systems in Dynamic 3D Environments: A Multi-Objective Framework by Gregorius Airlangga, Ronald Sukwadi, Widodo Widjaja Basuki, Lai Ferry Sugianto, Oskar Ika Adi Nugroho, Yoel Kristian, Radyan Rahmananta

“…Its angular deviation of 8.0° ensures smoother trajectories than traditional methods like Genetic Algorithm and Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO). …”
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Task demands modulate distal limb handedness: A comparative analysis of prehensile synergies of the dominant and non-dominant hand by Prajwal Shenoy, Varadhan S. K. M.

“…The hypothesis demonstrated that the dominant proximal limb is tuned for optimal trajectory control while the non-dominant limb is tuned for a stable grasp. …”
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Real-time and Cost-efficient Indoor Localization and Mapping Solution for Emergency Response Applications by H. Elsayed, A. Shaker

“…The resulting maps are continuously being optimized using a loop-closing algorithm to reduce drift and maintain the trajectory integrity. …”
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Neurosciences and Sports Rehabilitation in ACLR: A Narrative Review on Winning Alliance Strategies and Connecting the Dots by Rocco Salvatore Calabrò, Andrea Calderone, Nicola Fiorente

“…These deficits include impaired proprioception, motor control, and psychological factors like fear of reinjury. The methodology employed involves a narrative review of peer-reviewed literature from databases including PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science. …”
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Penicillium-Derived Inhibitors of Plasmodium falciparum Lactate Dehydrogenase (PfLDH): A Computational Approach for Novel Antimalarial Therapy Development by Imran Sama-ae, Pimthip Muengthongon, Azeezah Tohlaeh, Watcharaphon Rukhachan, Pawika Kiattikul, Fathiyah Samaeng, Aritsara Mitklin, Md. Atiar Rahman, Aman Tedasen, Pattamaporn Kwankaew, Manas Kotepui, Anirut Kepan

“…A curated library of Penicillium-derived compounds underwent drug-likeness and toxicity screening, resulting in the identification of 42 viable candidates. …”
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