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Modular Robots, 2002.
A survey paper on the enhancement of robotic technology by the development of modular reconfigurable robots.
3,814 words (approx. 15.3 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 104.95
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Conventional robots have always been thought to be humanoid in form or as advanced computerized machines working on the shop floor. This has been so because the tasks given to the robot have been predefined and the terrain predictable and helpful. But in cases where both mission and geography are unknown, the ability to change in shape could be of very great value, since the robots could adapt to constantly changing tasks and systems. The paper shows that modular reconfigurable robots, made by interconnnecting multiple, simple and similar units, can perform such shape shifting. The paper describes how such types of high-utility robots are being developed in many research labs around the world, with one already in the experimental stage at Xerox Palo Alto Research Center (PARC) in California. It is postulated that systems of this kind would be useful for remote autonomous operations, particularly in hostile environments, such as under the sea, at a scene of natural disaster, and on other planets. This paper externalizes the development in design and technology of such modular robots and also highlights their various applications.
Table of Contents:
Abstract
Introduction
Development of Reconfigurable Robots
Three Types of Reconfigurable Robots
Programming Perplexities
Conclusion
From the Paper
"Each module contains a Motorola PowerPC 555 embedded processor with 1 megabyte of external RAM. This is a relatively powerful processor to have on every module and its full processing power has not yet been utilized. The final goal of full autonomy may require the use of these processors and memory. Each module communicates over a local bus within chains of segments using the (controller area network) CANbus standard. The six sided nodes will have switching and routing capability to pass messages from segment chain to segment chain."
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The Narmada Dam Project, 2002.
Examines the Narmada Dam Project in India as a case in the arguments for and against dam building.
2,900 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 19 sources, $ 106.95
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Throughout the 20th century, dam building to improve irrigation and produce hydroelectricity was considered a key component of development. It was undertaken universally from the United States to China and from the Arctic to the Equator. Despite decades of construction, the debate over the environmental impact and net cost-benefit of dams persists. The following discussion will focus on the Narmada Project in India. It is one of the largest hydro developments in the world. The current official plan calls for 30 major dams and 3,135 others on India's fifth largest and only westward flowing river system.
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Civil Engineering, 2002.
An overview of the study and job options facing civil engineering students.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper is an examination of the education and career options available for the civil engineering student. It identifies the six general categories of civil engineering study and practice. It includes salary and job outlook information for graduates of two-year and four-year programs.
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Mechanical Engineering, 2002.
This paper is on Mechanical Engineering.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 26.95
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It includes the purpose why students get into this field, what attracts them about this field. The advantages and disadvantages and how do the engineers get in employ.
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Civil Engineering Technology, 2002.
A look at the study of civil engineering.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper discusses civil engineering technology. It talks specifically about the majors, degrees and the job opportunities available to graduates. It gives job descriptions, salaries and an overall outlook of the nature of work.
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Fluid Mechanics, 2002.
A look at the basic principles of fluid mechanics.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 89.95
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This ten-page undergraduate paper examines and analyzes the basic principles of fluid mechanics, and discusses the various applications of fluid mechanics in engineering, the natural world, and the human body.
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Energy and its Uses, 2002.
How the role of energy will change in the future.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 89.95
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This ten-page junior level paper discusses energy and how its use of it will change as one advances into the future. It will briefly discuss the different types of free energies and how its use will change in the future.
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The Creation of a Temple, 2002.
The ins and outs of creating the Greek Temple.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 62.95
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This paper presents a prospectus for the construction of a Greek Temple. Many details are included in the prospectus such as materials to be used, number of workers who will complete the project and how it will be designed.
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Implementation of a Computerized Control System, 2002.
A proposal for a new computerized water treatment and collection facility for the city of Plains.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 53.95
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This proposal is for a new water treatment and collection facility to be built for the city of Plains, which is facing severe budgetary problems due to reduced revenues. The new project would utilize the state of art technology along with computer software to implement a cost effective facility with significant cost savings.
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The Telephone, 2002.
An overview of the history and the technological development of the telephone over the years.
4,400 words (approx. 17.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 160.95
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This paper will examine the history and development of the telephone, from its early foundations in telegraph technology to its modern incarnation in cell networks and telepresence. It will be seen how, although based in part on telegraph technology, the invention of the telephone represented a fundamental shift in innovative thinking that was primarily due to the insight of two men: Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Watson. It will be shown that - from the invention of phone "ringing" to the telephone booth - the developers of the telephone (initially inside, and later outside, of the Bell company) have diverted considerable resources toward engineering easy public use and comfort with this technology. This, more than anything else, accounts for the ubiquitous nature of the telephone in modern life.
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Superheaters, 2002.
An overview of how superheaters work and an analysis of the reasons for their success and failure.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, $ 44.95
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This paper will discuss the different properties of a Superheater, which transfers heat from the main heating elements in the boiler. By understanding this complex system of heating, in the home boiler or business, we can see how the heating process of a boiler creates and dispenses heat with this technology. The main subject of this paper will to understand how Superheaters fail, and or why they are successful for the maintaining of good boiler operations in the heat-conducting units.
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America's Bridges, 2002.
An overview of the condition of bridges throughout the United States.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper reviews America's bridges. It shows how important they are but also how poorly maintained they are. It also looks at their standards and how the weather affects them.
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