Obtaining design knowledge for an underwater robot-swarm for inspecting mooring chains

We propose a swarming-algorithm that enables a group of autonomous robots to inspect the mooring chains of an oil-platform located in the North Sea. The algorithm, from which an autonomous underwater robot swarm can emerge, is designed to work within the limitations of underwater robotics and communication. Agent-based modelling and simulation ...

Hardware of the Respiratory Simulator: Improving and stabilizing the lung simulator

The advanced technology of today has reduced the need of testing medical equipment on human patients. The invention of the lung simulator has made it possible to test ventilators without putting the condition of test patients in jeopardy. The device also allows medical staff to be trained in a safe and more rapid way. Several types of lung...

In vivo assessment of the Na/K pump functioning

Assessment of the sodium/potassium (Na/K) pump functioning can play an important role in the early diagnosis of several polyneuropathies. However, currently no method exists that allows in vivo testing of the Na/K pump. Therefore, this study developed a test based on repetitive nerve stimulation at single motor units. In order to evaluate the Na...

Het lassen van duplex roestvast staal

Waterstofscheurgevoeligheid bij nat onderwaterlassen met beklede elektrode, bepaald met behulp van de inplantproef