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Design, Implementation, and Test Flight of a Lightweight Camber Morphing Wing Aircraft Open

Md Azizul Islam, Azizur Rahman, Achintya K. Saha, Bruce W. Jo · 2025

Inspired by nature and avionic birds, this paper introduces the process of designing, building, and flying a cambermorphing wing unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). Unlike conventional fixed-wing aircraft that use control surfaces such as flaps…

Numerical Analysis and Wind Tunnel Validation of Aerodynamic Efficiency with Engine Variations for a Subscale Commercial Aircraft Model Open

Achinto Saha, Mohammad Azizur Rahman, C A Savage, Bruce W. Jo · 2025

With nacelles, the locations of engines in aircraft can be a significant factor in aerodynamic performance during the aircraft design process, as they are mainly placed on the wing, impacting drag (D) and lift (L). Nacelles, the outer stru…

Study on User Interaction for Mixed Reality through Hand Gestures Based on Neural Network Open

Bruce W. Jo, SeongKi Kim · 2025

Measuring Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) in Fashion Stores: Scale Development Using Item Response Theory (IRT) Open

Christina Soyoung Song, Youn‐Kyung Kim, Bruce W. Jo · 2024

This study first outlined the key tenets of Item Response Theory (IRT) and Partial Credit Models (PCMs) of Rash IRT derived for multiple-choice. We demonstrated the necessity of bringing novel methodologies into our domain. Further, we use…

Semi-automated mid-turbinate swab sampling using a six degrees of freedom collaborative robot and cameras Open

Michael K. K. Leung, Ricardo Ortíz, Bruce W. Jo · 2023

Mid-turbinate swab sampling is an effective way to detect the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) virus. Several articles discussed the importance and benefits of using robotic technology to alleviate healthcare wo…

3D human hands rendering by a six degrees of freedom collaborative robot and a single 2D camera Open

Michael Boyack, Alexsandra Sices, Bruce W. Jo · 2023

Human hands are essential in everyday tasks, mainly manipulating and grasping objects. Thus, accurate and precise three-dimensional (3D) models of digitally reconstructed hands are valuable to the world of ergonomics. A 3D scan-to-render s…

Toward the Light-weighted, Attachable, and Automated Control-enabled Gimbal Design for a Personal Weapon Open

Bruce W. Jo · 2023

A gimbal system is a mechanical apparatus that offers multiple degrees of freedom motions. Conventional gimbal motions are roll, pitch, and yaw (3 axes) or pan tilt motions (2 axes) in angles. In applications, these gimbal systems, in conj…

Enhanced Range and Endurance Evaluation of a Camber Morphing Wing Aircraft Open

Bruce W. Jo, Tuba Majid · 2023

Flight range, endurance, maneuverability, and agility are the key elements that determine an aircraft’s performance. Both conventional and morphing wing aircraft have been well studied and estimated in all aspects of performance. When cons…

Trust in Humanoid Robots in Footwear Stores: A Crisp-Set Qca Model Open

Christina Soyoung Song, Bruce W. Jo, Youn‐Kyung Kim · 2022

This study examines whether one’s intent to visit the store can be determined by the interplay among the three dimensions of users’ trust in robots, the robots’ social intelligence and performance. Using a Crist-Set Qualitative Comparative…

Value Co-creation and Co-destruction Potentials in Adopting Humanoid Service Robots in Apparel Stores Open

Christina Soyoung Song, KyuHyun Bae, Youn‐Kyung Kim, Bruce W. Jo · 2022

This study explores that users’ acceptance and rejection of humanoid service robots could depend on the value it brings to consumers and the value it destroys for the apparel service system. We examine the network differences and similarit…

Homogenization Methods of Lattice Materials Open

Somnic Jacobs, Bruce W. Jo · 2022

The existing methods for analyzing the behaviors of lattice materials require high computational power. The homogenization method is the alternative way to overcome this issue. Homogenization is an analysis to understand the behavior of an…

Aerodynamic Analysis of Camber Morphing Airfoils in Transition via Computational Fluid Dynamics Open

Bruce W. Jo, Tuba Majid · 2022

In this paper, the authors analyze an important but overlooked area, the aerodynamics of the variable camber morphing wing in transition, where 6% camber changes from 2% to 8% using the two airfoil configurations: NACA2410 and NACA8410. Ma…

Numerical Study of Longitudinal Inter-Distance and Operational Characteristics for High-Speed Capsular Train Systems Open

Bruce W. Jo · 2022

High-speed capsular vehicles are firstly suggested as an idea by Elon Musk of Tesla Company. Unlike conventional high-speed trains, capsular vehicles are individual vessels carrying passengers and freight with the expected maximum speed of…

Value Co-Creation and Co-Destruction Potentials in Adopting Humanoid Service Robots in Apparel Stores Open

Christina Soyoung Song, KyuHyun Bae, Youn‐Kyung Kim, Bruce W. Jo · 2021

This study explores that users’ acceptance and rejection of humanoid service robots could depend on the value it brings to consumers and the value it destroys for the apparel service system. We examine the network differences and similarit…

Status and Challenges on Design and Implementation of Camber Morphing Mechanisms Open

Tuba Majid, Bruce W. Jo · 2021

This paper presents state-of-the-art technologies of camber morphing mechanisms from the perspectives of design and implementation. Wing morphing technologies are aimed at making the aircraft more energy or aerodynamically efficient during…

Thermoplastics and Photopolymer Desktop 3D Printing System Selection Criteria Based on Technical Specifications and Performances for Instructional Applications Open

Bruce W. Jo, Christina Soyoung Song · 2021

With the advancement of additive manufacturing technologies in their material processing methodologies and variety of material selection, 3D printers are widely used in both academics and industries for various applications. It is no longe…

Comparative Aerodynamic Performance Analysis of Camber Morphing and Conventional Airfoils Open

Tuba Majid, Bruce W. Jo · 2021

This paper aims to numerically validate the aerodynamic performance and benefits of variable camber rate morphing wings, by comparing them to conventional ones with plain flaps, when deflection angles vary, assessing their D reduction or L…

Simplified 2D Skin Lattice Models for Multi-Axial Camber Morphing Wing Aircraft Open

Bashir Alsaidi, Bruce W. Jo, Muhammad Akbar · 2019

Conventional fixed wing aircraft require a selection of certain thickness of skin material that guarantees structural strength for aerodynamic loadings in various flight modes. However, skin structures of morphing wings are expected to be …

Computational Analysis of 3D Lattice Structures for Skin in Real-Scale Camber Morphing Aircraft Open

Bashir Alsaidi, Bruce W. Jo, Muhammad Akbar · 2019

Conventional or fixed wings require a certain thickness of skin material selection that guarantees structurally reliable strength under expected aerodynamic loadings. However, skin structures of morphing wings need to be flexible as well a…

Numerical Analysis of Lattice Structures for Skin Layer in Camber Morphing Wing Open

Bashir Alsaidi, Bruce W. Jo, Muhammad Akbar · 2019

Unlike conventional fixed wings and their static skin structure considering only expected aerodynamic loadings while filight, design strategies of skin structure for morphing wings require careful consideration of structural loading …

New Concept for Aircraft Morphing Wing Skin: Design, Modeling, and Analysis Open

Hangil You, Seongik Kim, Bruce W. Jo, Gun Jin Yun · 2019

In this paper, a new concept of a gripper pin structure is proposed for an aircraft morphing wing that can decouple in-plane stiffness from out-of-plane stiffness. There has been a pressing need for morphing wing skin structures that hold …

Design and Analysis of a Multiple Tentacle System for Mobile Manipulation in Micro Aerial Vehicles Open

Bruce W. Jo, Donald Toohey, Yongwon Hwang · 2017

In this paper authors present a novel mechanical design for tentacle system for mobile manipulation in small MAVs (micro aerial vehicles) and its kinematic analysis of a single DOF (degree of freedom) tentacle system to be used for various…

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