Modern libraries have undergone significant changes in the process of introducing advanced comput... more Modern libraries have undergone significant changes in the process of introducing advanced computer and communication technologies. RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) systems were adopted by many libraries in the last years due to their advantages in comparison with barcodes. One most important advantage consists in the increased amount of information that can be stored and processed for specific purposes. Libraries use RFID systems for book identification, self-checkout, antitheft control, inventory, book circulation. All these contribute to more efficient library services in terms of reduced labour costs, better document management and collection record.
Abstract:- Modern library must keep pace with the continuosly changing technological environment ... more Abstract:- Modern library must keep pace with the continuosly changing technological environment which often requires rethinking and re-organizing entire library facilities as a prerequisite condition for upgrading or changing traditional patterns of providing user service. The implementation and utilization of Automated Material Handling Systems (AMHS) facilities significantly increases the efficiency of library collection storing and handling while enhancing archives productivity and performance. This paper provides a presentation of the structure and operation of the AMH System along with a case study at the University Library and City Archives of Bergen, Norway.
Recent developments in robotics outside traditional industrial applications increasingly focus on... more Recent developments in robotics outside traditional industrial applications increasingly focus on robots operating in an unstructured environment and human vs. robot interactions. Among the most recent application fields for robots used in unstructured environments are personal and service robotics, space and underwater robotics, medical and rehabilitation robotics, construction robotics, agriculture robotics. However robots that are designed to perform specific library tasks are relatively rare. In this case a mobile robot arm is used to manipulate the books on a shelf. In this context, this paper describes the most relevant performances of prototypes designed for robotic manipulation of book material.
Creating a special Web software application that will present the library services and resources ... more Creating a special Web software application that will present the library services and resources requires special skills in the field of Web technologies. The developed Web application allows quick access to important information about the library since it requires only a few taps on the touch screen to access and view the desired information. The software is intended to enhance user real time access to information regarding the library’s newest book acquisitions, databases free trial, events.
Proceedings of the 12th Wseas International Conference on Neural Networks Fuzzy Systems Evolutionary Computing Automation, Apr 11, 2011
Modern library must keep pace with the continuosly changing technological environment which often... more Modern library must keep pace with the continuosly changing technological environment which often requires rethinking and reorganizing entire library facilities as a prerequisite condition for upgrading or changing traditional patterns of providing user service. The implementation and utilization of Automated Material Handling Systems (AMHS) facilities significantly increases the efficiency of library collection storing and handling while enhancing archives productivity and performance. This paper provides a presentation of the structure and operation of the AMH System along with a case study at the University Library and City Archives of Bergen, Norway.
In the field of mobile robotics, the process of robot localization and global trajectory planning... more In the field of mobile robotics, the process of robot localization and global trajectory planning in robot operating scenes, that are completely or partially known, represents one of the main issues that are essential for providing the desired robot functionality. This paper introduces the basic elements of path planning for an autonomous mobile robot equipped with sonar sensors, operating in a static environment. The path planning process is initially performed by using a known map. Next, the sonar sensors are used to localize the robot, based on obstacle avoidance techniques. The effectiveness and efficiency of the algorithm proposed in this paper is demonstrated by the simulation results.
Modern libraries have undergone significant changes in the process of introducing advanced comput... more Modern libraries have undergone significant changes in the process of introducing advanced computer and communication technologies. RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) systems were adopted by many libraries in the last years due to their advantages in comparison with barcodes. One most important advantage consists in the increased amount of information that can be stored and processed for specific purposes. Libraries use RFID systems for book identification, self-checkout, antitheft control, inventory, book circulation. All these contribute to more efficient library services in terms of reduced labour costs, better document management and collection record.
Abstract:- Modern library must keep pace with the continuosly changing technological environment ... more Abstract:- Modern library must keep pace with the continuosly changing technological environment which often requires rethinking and re-organizing entire library facilities as a prerequisite condition for upgrading or changing traditional patterns of providing user service. The implementation and utilization of Automated Material Handling Systems (AMHS) facilities significantly increases the efficiency of library collection storing and handling while enhancing archives productivity and performance. This paper provides a presentation of the structure and operation of the AMH System along with a case study at the University Library and City Archives of Bergen, Norway.
Recent developments in robotics outside traditional industrial applications increasingly focus on... more Recent developments in robotics outside traditional industrial applications increasingly focus on robots operating in an unstructured environment and human vs. robot interactions. Among the most recent application fields for robots used in unstructured environments are personal and service robotics, space and underwater robotics, medical and rehabilitation robotics, construction robotics, agriculture robotics. However robots that are designed to perform specific library tasks are relatively rare. In this case a mobile robot arm is used to manipulate the books on a shelf. In this context, this paper describes the most relevant performances of prototypes designed for robotic manipulation of book material.
Creating a special Web software application that will present the library services and resources ... more Creating a special Web software application that will present the library services and resources requires special skills in the field of Web technologies. The developed Web application allows quick access to important information about the library since it requires only a few taps on the touch screen to access and view the desired information. The software is intended to enhance user real time access to information regarding the library’s newest book acquisitions, databases free trial, events.
Proceedings of the 12th Wseas International Conference on Neural Networks Fuzzy Systems Evolutionary Computing Automation, Apr 11, 2011
Modern library must keep pace with the continuosly changing technological environment which often... more Modern library must keep pace with the continuosly changing technological environment which often requires rethinking and reorganizing entire library facilities as a prerequisite condition for upgrading or changing traditional patterns of providing user service. The implementation and utilization of Automated Material Handling Systems (AMHS) facilities significantly increases the efficiency of library collection storing and handling while enhancing archives productivity and performance. This paper provides a presentation of the structure and operation of the AMH System along with a case study at the University Library and City Archives of Bergen, Norway.
In the field of mobile robotics, the process of robot localization and global trajectory planning... more In the field of mobile robotics, the process of robot localization and global trajectory planning in robot operating scenes, that are completely or partially known, represents one of the main issues that are essential for providing the desired robot functionality. This paper introduces the basic elements of path planning for an autonomous mobile robot equipped with sonar sensors, operating in a static environment. The path planning process is initially performed by using a known map. Next, the sonar sensors are used to localize the robot, based on obstacle avoidance techniques. The effectiveness and efficiency of the algorithm proposed in this paper is demonstrated by the simulation results.
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