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Design and verification of a flexible device for steering a tethered capsule endoscope in the stomach
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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
, 2017 , Conference Paper)
Capsule endoscopy is a good method of gastric cancer diagnosis that has some advantages over conventional endoscopy, such as providing reliable results without substantial discomfort to patients. However, lack of capsule ...
Experimental characterization of a tactile sensor for surgical applications
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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
, 2018 , Conference Paper)
© 2018 IEEE. This paper presents an improved piezoelectric sensor fabricated using reduced graphene oxide (rGO)-filled polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) elastomer composite that is able to sense the linear force applied onto its ...
Anti-spoofing device for biometric fingerprint scanners
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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
, 2017 , Conference Paper)
Biometrics is a promising technology for safeguarding the personal identity and digital information of every individual. This paper describes an easy-to-integrate and inexpensive method to improve the security of fingerprint ...
Effect of synthesis conditions on ZnO thin film photosensitivity via mSILAR technique
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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
, 2017 , Conference Paper)
Zinc oxide (ZnO) nano-polycrystalline thin film has been synthesized by microwave-assisted successive ionic layer adsorption and reaction (mSILAR) technique. The prepared samples were annealed in air and an inert atmosphere. ...
Culture as a driver for the design of social robots for Autism spectrum disorder interventions in the Middle East
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Springer Verlag
, 2016 , Conference Paper)
In this paper, we discuss the prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in the Gulf region. We examine the importance of providing state-of-the-art ASD interventions, and highlight social robots as therapeutic tools ...
Reflex System for Intelligent Robotics
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2016 , Conference Paper)
Background and Purpose: Great advances have occurred in the field of robotics in the past few years. The integration of robotics in our daily life became not only limited to manufacturing or industrial usage, but also in ...
Social robots and wearable sensors for mitigating meltdowns in autism - A pilot test
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springer link
, 2018 , Conference Paper)
Young individuals with ASD may exhibit challenging behaviors. Among these, self-injurious behavior (SIB) is the most devastating for a person’s physical health and inclusion within the community. SIB refers to a class of ...
Toward 3D Printed Prosthetic Hands that Can Satisfy Psychosocial Needs: Grasping Force Comparisons Between a Prosthetic Hand and Human Hands
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springer link
, 2017 , Conference Paper)
The advancement in 3D printing technologies appears to be the key toward affordable and functional artificial limbs. The loss of an amputee’s capability to do functional tasks like grasping objects has an obvious effect ...
Robotic Trains as an Educational and Therapeutic Tool for Autism Spectrum Disorder Intervention
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springer link
, 2019 , Conference Paper)
Social robots are emerging to become useful assistive tools for use in the therapy and education of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The nature of ASD causes its symptoms and manifestations to vary widely, ...