1. Exploiting image quality measure for automatic trajectory generation in robot-aided visual quality inspectionAtae Jafari-Tabrizi, Dieter P. Gruber, Andrej Gams, 2024, original scientific article Abstract: Currently, the standard method of programming industrial robots is to perform it manually, which is cumbersome and time-consuming. Thus, it can be a burden for the flexibility of inspection systems when a new component with a different design needs to be inspected. Therefore, developing a way to automate the task of generating a robotic trajectory offers a substantial improvement in the field of automated manufacturing and quality inspection. This paper proposes and evaluates a methodology for automatizing the process of scanning a 3D surface for the purpose of quality inspection using only visual feedback. The paper is divided into three sub-tasks in the same general setting: (1) autonomously finding the optimal distance of the camera on the robot’s end-effector from the surface, (2) autonomously generating a trajectory to scan an unknown surface, and (3) autonomous localization and scan of a surface with a known shape, but with an unknown position. The novelty of this work lies in the application that only uses visual feedback, through the image focus measure, for determination and optimization of the motion. This reduces the complexity and the cost of such a setup. The methods developed have been tested in simulation and in real-world experiments and it was possible to obtain a precision in the optimal pose of the robot under 1 mm in translational, and 0.1° in angular directions. It took less than 50 iterations to generate a trajectory for scanning an unknown free-form surface. Finally, with less than 30 iterations during the experiments it was possible to localize the position of the surface. Overall, the results of the proposed methodologies show that they can bring substantial improvement to the task of automatic motion generation for visual quality inspection. Keywords: robot learning, eobotic quality inspection, visual quality inspection Published in DiRROS: 09.05.2024; Views: 68; Downloads: 351 Full text (3,00 MB) This document has many files! More... |
2. A review of the treatment options for skin rash induced by EGFR-targeted therapies : evidence from randomized clinical trials and a meta-analysisJanja Ocvirk, Steffen Heeger, Philip McCloud, Ralf-Dieter Hofheinz, 2013, original scientific article Abstract: Background. Agents targeting the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) are amongst the most extensively used of the targeted agents in the therapy of some of the most common solid tumors. Although they avoid many of the classic side effects associated with cytotoxic chemotherapy, they are associated with unpleasant cutaneous toxicities which can affect treatment compliance and impinge on patient quality of life. To date, despite a plethora of consensus recommendations, expert opinions and reviews, there is a paucity of evidence-based guidance for the management of the skin rash that occurs in the treatment of patients receiving EGFR-targeted therapies. Methods. A literature search was conducted as a first step towards investigating not only an evidence-based approach to the management of skin rash, but also with a view to designing future randomized trials. Results. The literature search identified seven randomized trials and a meta-analysis was conducted using the data from four of these trials involving oral antibiotics. The meta-analysis of the data from these four trials suggests that prophylactic antibiotics might reduce the relative risk of severe rash associated with EGFR-targeted agents by 4277%. Vitamin K cream was also identified as having a potential role in the management EGFR-targeted agent induced rash. Conclusions. This review and meta-analysis clearly identify the need for further randomized studies of the role of oral antibiotics in this setting. The results of the ongoing randomized trials of the topical application of vitamin K cream plus or minus doxycycline and employing prophylactic versus reactive strategies are eagerly awaited. Keywords: acne-like skin rash, cetuximab, erlotinib, gefitinib, panitumumab, vitamin K Published in DiRROS: 22.03.2024; Views: 243; Downloads: 243 Full text (403,77 KB) |
3. Assessing the generalizability of a performance predictive modelAna Nikolikj, Gjorgjina Cenikj, Gordana Ispirova, Diederick Vermetten, Ryan Dieter Lang, Andries Petrus Engelbrecht, Carola Doerr, Peter Korošec, Tome Eftimov, 2023, published scientific conference contribution Keywords: algorithms, predictive models, machine learning Published in DiRROS: 15.09.2023; Views: 318; Downloads: 210 Full text (935,67 KB) This document has many files! More... |
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6. Bacterial translation machinery for deliberate mistranslation of the geneticOscar Vargas-Rodriguez, Ahmed H. Badran, Kyle S. Hoffman, Manyun Chen, Ana Crnković, Yousong Ding, Jonathan R. Krieger, Eric Westhof, Dieter Söll, Sergey Melnikov, 2021, original scientific article Published in DiRROS: 07.04.2022; Views: 565; Downloads: 205 Link to file |
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8. New data on lower Permian rugose corals from the Southern Karavanke Mountains (Slovenia)Olga L. Kossovaya, Matevž Novak, Dieter Weyer, original scientific article Abstract: Studies of upper Palaeozoic corals from the Southern Alps (Karavanke Mountains in Slovenia and Carnic Alps along the Austrian/Italian border) started at the end of the 19th century. Since the mid-20th century, corals of the Karavanke Mountains have been studied in detail by several authors. Recently, several coral type localities and the coral groups occurring therein have been einvestigated. This paper deals in particular with the study of Carinthiaphyllum Heritsch, 1936 and all previously known data have been revised within this study. Most specimens of Carinthiaphyllum originate from museum collections and from new findings in the Dovžanova Soteska area of northern Slovenia. Additional material is represented by newly found samples from the locality of Mt. Boč in eastern Slovenia. The stratigraphic position and age of the Carinthiaphyllum occurrences are determined by fusulinid and conodont assemblages. Two species, Carinthiaphyllum crasseseptatum Gräf & Ramovš, 1965 and C. ramovsi n. sp., are described herein. New morphological features, including root-like protrusions and connecting stereoplasmic tubes, have been found for the first time in gregaria growth mode. Therefore, these new observations provide evidence of a solitary gregaria growth mode: individuals are invariably separated with contact and reciprocal support only by root-like, sometimes channeled tubes occurring as outgrowths of the archaeothecal wall. An emended diagnosis of Carinthiaphyllum is proposed herein. The studied collection is housed in the Museum für Naturkunde (Leibniz-Institut) at the Humboldt University in Berlin. Keywords: Gregaria corals, Carinthiaphyllum, Asselian-Sakmarian, Southern Alps Published in DiRROS: 04.03.2022; Views: 622; Downloads: 230 Full text (7,42 MB) |
9. Quantification of the link between timed up-and-go test subtasks and contractile muscle propertiesAndreas Ziegl, Dieter Hayn, Peter Kastner, Ester Fabiani, Boštjan Šimunič, Kerstin Löffler, Lisa Weidinger, Bianca Brix, Nandu Goswami, Günter Schreier, 2021, original scientific article Abstract: Frailty and falls are a major public health problem in older adults. Muscle weakness of the lower and upper extremities are risk factors for any, as well as recurrent falls including injuries and fractures. While the Timed Up-and-Go (TUG) test is often used to identify frail members and fallers, tensiomyography (TMG) can be used as a non-invasive tool to assess the function of skeletal muscles. In a clinical study, we evaluated the correlation between the TMG parameters of the skeletal muscle contraction of 23 elderly participants (22 f, age 86.74 % 7.88) and distance-based TUG test subtask times. TUG tests were recorded with an ultrasonic-based device. The sit-up and walking phases were significantly correlated to the contraction and delay time of the muscle vastus medialis (% = 0.55%0.80, p < 0.01). In addition, the delay time of the muscles vastus medialis (% = 0.45, p = 0.03) and gastrocnemius medialis (% = %0.44, p = 0.04) correlated to the sit-down phase. The maximal radial displacements of the biceps femoris showed significant correlations with the walk-forward times (% = %0.47, p = 0.021) and back (% = %0.43, p = 0.04). The association of TUG subtasks to muscle contractile parameters, therefore, could be utilized as a measure to improve the monitoring of elderly people%s physical ability in general and during rehabilitation after a fall in particular. TUG test subtask measurements may be used as a proxy to monitor muscle properties in rehabilitation after long hospital stays and injuries or for fall prevention. Keywords: timed up-and-go test, tensiomyography, biomedical engineering, biomedical sensors, health Published in DiRROS: 18.10.2021; Views: 817; Downloads: 726 Full text (1,34 MB) This document has many files! More... |
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