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  • Augmenting variable stiffness actuation using reaction wheels 
    Baimyshev, Almaskhan; Zhakatayev, Altay; Varol, Huseyin Atakan (IEEE Access, 2016)
    A branch of robotics, variable impedance actuation, along with one of its subfields variable stiffness actuation (VSA), is gaining momentum recently. There have been many thorough studies earlier in the design and recently ...
  • A Neuromorphic Motion Controller for a Biped Robot 
    Folgheraiter, Michele; Keldibek, Amina; Aubakir, Bauyrzhan; Salakchinov, Shyngys; Gini, Giuseppina; Mauro Franchi, Alessio (Human Performance and Robotics, Satellite Workshop of IEEE Humanoid 2016, 2016)
    Here we propose a neuromorphic control system for a medium size humanoid robot under development in the Robotics and Mechatronics Department at Nazarbayev University and in cooperation with Politecnico di Milano.
  • Functionalized Magnetic Force Enhances Magnetic Nanoparticle Guidance: From Simulation to Crossing of the Blood-Brain Barrier in vivo 
    Do, Ton Duc; Amin, Faiz Ul; Noh, Yeongil; Kim, Myeong Ok; Yoon, Jungwon (2016)
    In recent studies, we introduced the concept of functionalized magnetic force as a method to prevent nanoparticles from sticking to vessel walls caused by extensive simulation and in vitro experiments involving a Y-shaped ...
  • Tactile sensing in dexterous robot hands – review 
    Kappassov, Zhanat; Corrales, Juan-Antonio; Perdereau, Véronique (2016-05-06)
    Tactile sensing is an essential element of autonomous dexterous robot hand manipulation. It provides information about forces of interaction and surface properties at points of contact between the robot fingers and the ...
  • Development of a neuromorphic control system for a lightweight humanoid robot 
    Folgheraiter, Michele; Keldibek, Amina; Aubakir, Bauyrzhan; Salakchinov, Shyngys (The International Conference on Information Technology and Digital Applications, 2016-11)
    A neuromorphic control system for a lightweight middle size humanoid biped robot built using 3D printing techniques is proposed. The control architecture consists of different modules capable to learn and autonomously ...
  • Design and evaluation of action observation and motor imagery based BCIs using Near-Infrared Spectroscopy 
    Abibullaev, Berdakh; An, Jinung; Lee, Seung Hyun; Moon, Jeon Il (Measurement, 2017-02-01)
    Abstract The integration of Brain-Computer-Interfaces (BCI) into rehabilitation research is a promising approach that may substantially impact the rehabilitation success. Yet, there is still significant challenges that ...
  • Disturbance Observer-Based Fuzzy SMC of WECSs Without Wind Speed Measurement 
    Do, Ton Duc (IEEE Access, 2017-02-25)
    The main role of control system for wind turbines is tracking the optimal power via regulating the rotor speed of the generator. A high performance controller, which can deal with unmodeled dynamics, uncertainties, and ...
  • Development of a Neuromorphic Control System for a Biped Robot 
    Keldibek, Amina (Nazarbayev University School of Science and Technology, 2017-04)
    Humanoid robots are developed around the world with the purpose to assist humans in their domestic and public activities and operate in unstructured and hazardous environments. To accomplish this effectively, intelligent ...
  • Robotic Assembly Planning of Tensegrity Structures 
    Nurimbetov, Birzhan (Nazarbayev University School of Science and Technology, 2017-04)
    Tensegrity structures provide durability and stability with minimal weight. Thanks to these properties, use of tensegrity structures for space applications is becoming an active research area. One of the main challenges ...
  • Data Aggregation in Wireless Sensor Networks with Multiple Sinks 
    Yestemirova, Gaukhar (Nazarbayev University School of Science and Technology, 2017-04)
    The invention of wireless sensor networks (WSNs) has caused a technological breakthrough in almost all industry fields that need to acquire regular and reliable real-time data from the field of interest. Today WSNs are ...
  • Robotic Construction of Tensegrity Structures 
    Issa, Margulan (Nazarbayev University School of Science and Technology, 2017-04)
    Tensegrity based design is emerging as an active research field. Tensegrity structures can be constructed with minimal weight compared to the traditional ones. They can also have stability and durability without relying ...
  • Development of a Lightweight Biped Robot 
    Aubakir, Bauyrzhan (Nazarbayev University School of Science and Technology, 2017-05)
    Robotics, as a research and technical field, finds inspiration in nature. In particular, bipedal robots, which structure and kinematics reproduce the lower limbs of a human body, are the first step toward functional ...
  • Mechanical Design and Kinematic Analysis of a Spherical Parallel Manipulator with Coaxial Input Shafts 
    Tursynbek, Iliyas (Nazarbayev University School of Science and Technology, 2017-05)
    In this thesis a spherical parallel manipulator with coaxial input shafts (Coaxial SPM) is under study. It is a part of a bigger family of spherical parallel manipulators (SPM) with a special feature of unlimited roll ...
  • An intelligent system for quality measurement of Golden Bleached raisins using two comparative machine learning algorithms 
    Karimi, Navab; Ranjbarzadeh Kondrood, Ramin; Alizadeh, Tohid (Measurement, 2017-09-01)
    Abstract In this research, an expert system is provided for measuring and recognizing the quality and purity of mixed (pure-impure) raisins using bulk raisins’ images. For this purpose, by utilizing a machine vision setup ...
  • Cluster-head based feedback for simplified time reversal prefiltering in ultra-wideband systems 
    Soleimani, Hossein; Tomasin, Stefano; Alizadeh, Tohid; Shojafar, Mohammad (Physical Communication, 2017-12-01)
    Abstract Time-reversal prefiltering (TRP) technique for impulse radio (IR) ultra wide-band (UWB) systems requires a large amount of feedback to transmit the channel impulse response from the receiver to the transmitter. ...
  • A Series Elastic Tactile Sensing Array for Tactile Exploration of Deformable and Rigid Objects 
    Kappassov, Zhanat; Baimukashev, Daulet; Adiyatov, Olzhas; Atakan Varol, Huseyin (2018)
    Tactile sensing arrays are used to detect contacts of robotic systems with the environment. They are particularly useful for scenarios in which vision-based sensors cannot be used. Thanks to the presence of multiple ...
  • Feature extraction and real-time recognition of hand motion intentions from EMGs via artificial neural networks 
    Oleinikov, Artemiy; Abibullaev, Berdakh; Shintemirov, Almas; Folgheraiter, Michele (Nazarbayev University School of Science and Technology, 2018-01-05)
    Electromyography (EMG) signal analysis is one of the key determinants of the effectiveness of prosthetic devices. Modern researchers provide various methods of detection of different hand movements and postures. In this ...
  • Trained by Demonstration Humanoid Robot Controlled via a BCI system for Telepresence 
    Saduanov, Batyrkhan; Alizadeh, Tohid; Abibullaev, Berdakh; An, Jinung (Nazarbayev University School of Science and Technology, 2018-01-15)
    Onerous life of paralyzed people is a substantial problem of the world society and improving their life quality would be a great achievement. This paper proposes a solution in this regard based on telepresence, where a ...
  • Brain-Computer Interface Humanoid Pre-trained for Interaction with People 
    Saduanov, Batyrkhan; Tokmurzina, Dana; Alizadeh, Tohid; Abibullaev, Berdakh (Nazarbayev University School of Science and Technology, 2018-03-08)
    People with the disabilities are in need to have an assistive technology that will alleviate their life through improving its social aspects. This article presents a Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) based remote presence ...
  • A Generalized Observer for Estimating Fast–Varying Disturbances 
    Ton, Duc Do; Nguyen, Hoach The (IEEE, 2018-04)
    In this paper, a generalized disturbance observer (GDO) is proposed for estimating a broad range of disturbances including fast-varying ones. The estimation error of the proposed GDO is proven to be ultimately bounded ...