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Jingdong Zhao - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • An improved algorithm of measuring extravehicular mobility unit (Emu) spacesuit joint damping parameters for the old passive robot system
    2008 IEEE RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems, 2008
    Co-Authors: Jingdong Zhao
    Abstract:

    In this paper, an improved algorithm to measure Chinapsilas Emu spacesuit joint damping parameters for the old passive robot system is presented. The measuring principle is based on robot kinematics and dynamics. Firstly, a kinematic model of the passive robot and the Emu spacesuitpsilas arm is built according to the special mechanical structure. Secondly, improved methods of solving the inverse kinematics of the Emu spacesuit arm including flexible joints are proposed. And finally, a new algorithm that eliminates the gravity effect is implemented to calculate the damping torques of the Emu spacesuit joints. Experimental results and verification on SGI workstation proved the correctness and effectiveness of the proposed measuring method.

Gordon S. Howarth - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Emu Oil Increases Colonic Crypt Depth in a Rat Model of Ulcerative Colitis
    Digestive Diseases and Sciences, 2012
    Co-Authors: Suzanne M. Abimosleh, Ruth J. Lindsay, Adrian G. Cummins, Ross N. Butler, Gordon S. Howarth
    Abstract:

    BackgroundCurrent treatments for the inflammatory bowel diseases, encompassing Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, are variably effective. Emu oil, extracted from Emu fat, predominantly comprises fatty acids, with purported claims of anti-inflammatory properties.AimWe evaluated Emu oil for its potential to ameliorate dextran sulphate sodium (DSS)-induced colitis in rats.MethodsMale Sprague–Dawley Rats were allocated to treatment groups ( n  = 8). Groups 1 and 2 consumed water and were gavaged (1 ml) daily with water (group 1) or Emu oil (group 2) from days 0 to 10. Groups 3–6 ingested 2% DSS in the drinking water from days 5 to 10 and were gavaged from days 0 to 10 with water (group 3), 0.5 ml Emu oil (group 4) or 1 ml Emu oil (group 5). Group 6 received 1 ml Emu oil after commencing DSS treatment (days 6–10). Disease activity index, metabolic parameters, ^13C-sucrose breath test, and histological colonic damage severity and crypt depth were assessed.ResultsEmu oil in DSS-treated rats reduced colonic damage severity compared to DSS-controls (up to threefold; P  

Achiraman Shanmugam - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Emu oil based electrospun nanofibrous scaffolds for wound skin tissue engineering
    Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 2012
    Co-Authors: Afeesh Rajan Unnithan, P Tirupathi B Pichiah, Gopalsamy Gnanasekaran, Kalaiselvi Seenivasan, Nasser A M Barakat, Chehun Jung, Achiraman Shanmugam
    Abstract:

    Abstract Emu oil blended nanofibrous membranes scaffolds were fabricated successfully via electrospinning with different composition ratios with polyurethane (PU). Emu oil is derived from the Emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae), which originated in Australia, and has been reported to have anti-inflammatory properties. It has been observed that 10 wt.% is the optimum oil content in the electrospun solution to get good morphology ultrafine PU/Emu oil blended nanofibers. The influences of Emu oil content in nanofibrous morphology, and the viability and proliferation properties of cells (3T3-L1 fibroblasts) on blended nanofibers were analyzed. The composite material could support long-term cell growth, form three-dimensional networks of the nanofibrous structure, and provide good antibacterial activity. The antibacterial activity of this composite material was found to be active in both Gram positive and Gram negative species. So according to our results this composite material can be successfully applied in various biomedical fields, including wound dressing, skin disease treatments, etc.

Philip R Lane - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • the real effects of Emu
    2006
    Co-Authors: Philip R Lane
    Abstract:

    We explore the impact of European monetary union (Emu) on the economies of the member countries. While the annual dispersion in inflation rates have not been much different to the variation across US regions, inflation differentials in the euro area have been much more persistent, such that cumulative intra-Emu real exchange rate movements have been quite substantial. Emu has indeed contributed to greater economic integration - however, economic linkages with the rest of the world have also been growing strongly, such that the relative importance of intra-Emu trade has not dramatically increased. In terms of future risks, a severe economic downturn or financial crisis in a member country will be the proving ground for the political viability of Emu.

Nasser A M Barakat - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Emu oil based electrospun nanofibrous scaffolds for wound skin tissue engineering
    Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 2012
    Co-Authors: Afeesh Rajan Unnithan, P Tirupathi B Pichiah, Gopalsamy Gnanasekaran, Kalaiselvi Seenivasan, Nasser A M Barakat, Chehun Jung, Achiraman Shanmugam
    Abstract:

    Abstract Emu oil blended nanofibrous membranes scaffolds were fabricated successfully via electrospinning with different composition ratios with polyurethane (PU). Emu oil is derived from the Emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae), which originated in Australia, and has been reported to have anti-inflammatory properties. It has been observed that 10 wt.% is the optimum oil content in the electrospun solution to get good morphology ultrafine PU/Emu oil blended nanofibers. The influences of Emu oil content in nanofibrous morphology, and the viability and proliferation properties of cells (3T3-L1 fibroblasts) on blended nanofibers were analyzed. The composite material could support long-term cell growth, form three-dimensional networks of the nanofibrous structure, and provide good antibacterial activity. The antibacterial activity of this composite material was found to be active in both Gram positive and Gram negative species. So according to our results this composite material can be successfully applied in various biomedical fields, including wound dressing, skin disease treatments, etc.