the periodic trimming of the long hairs growing at the distal end of the tail -switch trimming- is humane alternative of tail docking. the purpose of this study was to determine the influence of switch trimming on somatic cell count (scc), california mastitis test (cmt) and udder cleanliness of lactating cows in a free-stall dairy farm. in the present study, 219 healthy, pregnant holstein cows ...

In this paper the behavior of the decision feedback equalizers (DFEs) adapted by the decision-directed or the constant modulus blind algorithms is presented. An analysis of the error surface of the corresponding criterion cost functions is first developed. With the intention of avoiding the ill-convergence of the algorithm, the paper proposes to modify the shape of the cost function error surfa...

Forward converters have been broadly used in the power supply industry due to their simplicity, worthy efficiency, and low cost. A novel prototype soft-switched zero-voltage zero-current ZVZC PWM DC-DC converter with voltage/current stresses is introduced for telecommunication feeding this paper. new two-switch interleaved forward circuit minimalize current circulation no supplementary auxiliar...

Abstract Soft robots have advantages in terms of safety, softness, and compliance compared to traditional robotic systems. However, fluid-driven soft actuators, often employed robots, require a corresponding number bulky pressure supplies/valves drive. Here, we consider valve that can control the flow without mechanical moving parts for simplifying driving system actuators. We developed compris...

The paper underlines the main advantages and drawbacks of IP routing. Some possibilities for resolving of routing problems are analyzed. A motivation for the use of Soft Computing Technologies (SCT) and Multiple Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) protocol for solving network routing problems is shown. The basic concept of the MPLS networks are described. Some definitions of Soft Computing Agents (...

High switching frequency associated with soft commutation techniques is a new trend in switching converters. Following this trend, the authors present a buck pulsewidth modulation converter, where the dc voltage conversion ratio has a quadratic dependence on duty cycle, providing a large step-down. By introducing two resonant networks, soft switching is attained, providing highly efficient oper...

This paper describes a transputer-based parallel controller that was developed in the Center for Intelligent Systems at Vanderbilt University to control the Soft Arm robot. The Soft Arm robot is used in a robotic aid system, called ISAC, for the physically challenged. The controller uses a network of T800 transputers as the parallel processing nodes. The controller is composed of a master node,...

One of the advantages systems based on fuzzy logic (fuzzy systems) is possibility a soft switch from one set values input parameters system to another, when different conclusions are drawn for sets these values. A type 2 direct generalization an ordinary set. In this paper, we review some branches theory type-2 and systems. We discuss operations sets, relations, centroids describe functional re...

The main purpose of this paper is the development a DC/DC boost converter with high conversion efficiency. proposed has step-up ratio and equipped soft-switching technology. inductor used in developed coupled rather than general inductor, therefore, voltage can be improved, so that characteristics power switch obtained within same duty cycle. connected to resonance branch circuit traditional co...

Neurite initiation is the first step in neuronal development and occurs spontaneously in soft tissue environments. Although the mechanisms regulating the morphology of migratory cells on rigid substrates in cell culture are widely known, how soft environments modulate neurite initiation remains elusive. Using hydrogel cultures, pharmacologic inhibition, and genetic approaches, we reveal that pa...