Linear controller for the NXT ballbot with parameter variations using linear matrix inequalities by Wang, Yu

“…Unlike the traditional robot that has arms and wheels and is just like a mimic of human, ballbot is a robot who could achieve dynamic stability by balance itself on a ball. Its unique mechanism and performance shed some light on creative robot design and analysis. …”
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Experimental and numerical investigation of deep cold rolling on Ni-based super alloy by Lee, Zi Kang

“…Deep Cold Rolling (DCR) is a mechanical surface treatment (MST) process whereby a hydrostatically suspended ball distorts the component surface plastically through mechanical interaction. …”
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Distributed momentum based multi-agent optimization with different constraint sets by Zhou, X, Ma, Z, Zou, S, Margellos, K

“…To achieve this goal, we propose a novel distributed heavy-ball algorithm that combines the subgradient tracking technique with a momentum term related to history information. …”

Language models as hierarchy encoders by He, Y, Yuan, Z, Chen, J, Horrocks, I

“…Our method situates the output embedding space of pre-trained LMs within a Poincaré ball with a curvature that adapts to the embedding dimension, followed by training on hyperbolic clustering and centripetal losses. …”

Wear behaviour of NiTi shape memory alloys by Yan, Lina

“…This study aims at understanding the wear behaviour of NiTi SMA, with the hope to provide a guideline for its better use as wear resistant materials. Ball-on-disk sliding wear tests and reciprocating wear tests were conducted, and an alumina (Al2O3) ball was used as counter-body. …”
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Is sentence processing really automatic? by Lin, Melicia Jia Ying

“…In the COLOUR CONTEXT condition, the colour word in the sentence refers to the concept of colour (eg. a blue ball). In the NON-COLOUR CONTEXT condition, the colour word in the sentence does not refer to the concept of colour (eg. out of the blue). …”
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Transition metal doped apatites as inert non-toxic pigments by Pang, Khin Yin

“…SEM and SEM-EDX analysis also revealed that the ball-milling process could cause sample degradation if the sample underwent the process for prolonged periods of time. …”
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Development of sensorised tool for robotic manipulation of objects by Seetharaman, Yuvanesh

“…The proposed sensorised tool addresses these issues by incorporating a dynamic ball and base mechanism that would autonomously adjust itself to be in full contact with the object to be moved. …”
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A study of tidal turbine array by Yong, Heng Wei.

“…The torque sensor will be measured by mounting on a DC motor, fixing ball bearings to a housing hub. By doing so, it will prevent its rotation by the deflection of a strain-gauge-instrumented plate. …”
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Hyperbolic face anti-spoofing by Han, Shuangpeng

“…The proposed hyperbolic framework for face anti-spoofing is to project the features obtained in the Euclidean space to the Poincare ball and complete the classification through the hyperbolic binary logistic regression layer. …”
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An exploratory study of freestyle footballers in Singapore by Nur Syahirah Rostam

“…Freestyle football is the sport plus art of using any part of the body with a soccer ball to surpass rivals in competitions or impress audiences (Freestyle Football Federation, 2016). …”
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Augmenting machine learning to thermoelectric measurements : using Bayesian inference to infer electronic transport parameters from device level power-load data by Darmawan, Michael

“…These samples are prepared using ball miling followed by Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS) process. …”
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Preparation of Nd-Fe-B/α-Fe nanocomposite by chemical reduction method by Lim, Darryl Yu Zhi.

“…The magnetic properties of the powders are found to be poorer as compared to the samples obtained by traditional ball milling or melt spinning methods.…”
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Combined action observation and motor imagery : is a functional equivalence approach more effective? by Tan, Cher Han

“…Pre- and post-tests consist of a 15-ball putting task. Twenty one participants, with no experience in golf and MI, were assigned to one of three groups based on their imagery ability, and underwent three intervention sessions inclusive of physical practice. …”
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Global monitoring of volcanic SO2 degassing with unprecedented resolution from TROPOMI onboard Sentinel-5 Precursor by Barrington, Charlotte, Taisne, Benoit, Theys, N., Hedelt, P., De Smedt, I., Lerot, C., Yu, H., Vlietinck, J., Pedergnana, M., Arellano, S., Galle, B., Fernandez, D., Carlito, C. J. M., Delgado-Granados, H., Loyola, D., Van Roozendael, M.

“…We report here the first volcanic SO2 measurements from the hyperspectral TROPOspheric Monitoring Instrument (TROPOMI) launched in October 2017 onboard the ESA’s Sentinel-5 Precursor platform. Using the operational processing algorithm, we explore the benefit of improved spatial resolution to the monitoring of global volcanic degassing. …”
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Machine Learning Approaches for the Prediction of Postoperative Major Complications in Patients Undergoing Surgery for Bowel Obstruction by Mazzotta, Alessandro D., Burti, Elisa, Causio, Francesco Andrea, Orlandi, Alex, Martinelli, Silvia, Longaroni, Mattia, Pinciroli, Tiziana, Debs, Tarek, Costa, Gianluca, Miccini, Michelangelo, Aurello, Paolo, Petrucciani, Niccolò

“…Andrea Hospital, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Roma, Italy 4 Section of Hygiene, Department of Life Sciences and Public Health, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, Italy 5 EIT Digital Master School, Polytech Nice Sophia, 06410 Biot, France 6 Department of Surgery, Santa Maria della Misericordia Hospital, University of Perugia, 06123 Perugia, Italy 7 MIT Professional Education, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA 8 Département de Chirurgie Digestive, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice, CHU Nice, 06000 Nice, France 9 Department of Life Science, Health, and Health Professions, Link Campus University, 00165 Rome, Italy 10 Department of Surgery, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Roma, Italy * Author to whom correspondence should be addressed. …”
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A Novel Approach to Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Distal Radius Fractures Utilizing a Multi-Degree-of-Freedom Traction and Stabilization Device by Oeding, Jacob F., Bockman, Sam, Chiu, Harriet, Hua, Cheyenne, Connor, James, Slocum, Alexander

“…This study presents the design and preliminary testing of a multi-degree-of-freedom (DOF) device capable of performing both distraction and reduction of fractured bone fragments using a traction splint mechanism with locking ball joints. A prototype was manufactured, and tests were conducted by a practicing hand surgeon. …”
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Selective laser melting of 316L stainless steel/ TiC metal matrix composite by Ho, Zi Liang

“…To analyse the microscopic properties of the SLM printed samples, pure 316L powder and TiC particles in 2 different parameters, 1% TiC and 3% TiC by weight, were mixed using ball milling process at low energy. After the SLM process, the sample parts were cut, mounted onto a resin, grinded, polished and etched before being able to view their microstructure under an optical microscope. …”
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Metal additive manufacturing repair study on rail steel with Stellite 6 powder by Nellian, Alagu Subramaniam, Pang, John Hock Lye

“…Wear testing was conducted using laboratory ball-on-disc tribometer tests on rail steel and Stellite 6 cladded disc specimens. …”
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Gram-scale mechanochemical synthesis of atom-layer MoS₂ semiconductor electrocatalyst via functionalized graphene quantum dots for efficient hydrogen evolution by Hu, Bingjie, Wu, Yao, Wang, Kang, Guo, Huazhang, Lei, Zhendong, Liu, Zheng, Wang, Liang

“…Significantly, the catalytic properties of ALMS are significantly influenced by ball milling production conditions. The GQD-assisted large-scale machinery synthesis pathway provides a promising avenue for the development of efficient and high-performance ultrathin 2D materials.…”
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