Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Design Example: Strain Gauge Bridge or Wheatstone Bridge01:15

Design Example: Strain Gauge Bridge or Wheatstone Bridge

1.0K
The utilization of strain gauges as transducers for converting mechanical strain into electrical signals is a common practice in various engineering applications. These strain gauges are frequently integrated into Wheatstone bridge circuits to accurately measure parameters such as force or pressure. Within this context, each element within the circuit exhibits a resistance that undergoes subtle variations when subjected to mechanical strain. The primary objective is to convert minuscule...
1.0K
Wheatstone Bridge01:29

Wheatstone Bridge

1.2K
An ohmmeter is a resistance-measuring device. It works by applying a voltage to a resistor of unknown resistance and measuring the current across the resistor. The resistance value is deduced using Ohm's law. Usually, the standard configuration of an ohmmeter comprises a voltmeter or an ammeter. However, such configurations are limited in accuracy because the meters alter the voltage applied to the resistor and the current that flows through it.
Thus, for accurate resistance measurements, a...
1.2K
Bridge rectifier01:24

Bridge rectifier

1.5K
The bridge rectifier is essential in electronics for efficiently converting alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC). Comprised of four diodes configured in a bridge layout, this rectifier effectively processes both the positive and negative halves of the AC waveform, making it superior to half-wave and full-wave center-tapped rectifiers in terms of voltage regulation and output stability.
Operationally, the bridge rectifier allows current flow through two of its diodes during each...
1.5K
Beams01:30

Beams

1.9K
Beams are integral components of structural engineering and construction, designed to support loads applied at various points along their length. These long, straight members can be classified based on geometry, cross-section, support type, and equilibrium condition.
Based on geometry, beams can be straight, tapered, or curved. Straight beams are the most common type and have a constant cross-section throughout their length. Tapered beams, on the other hand, have a varying cross-section along...
1.9K
Assessment of the Cardiovascular System II: Inspection01:29

Assessment of the Cardiovascular System II: Inspection

851
Inspection is the initial step in assessing the cardiovascular system. It involves a detailed visual examination that provides crucial information about a patient's circulatory and cardiac health. This systematic process, conducted from head to toe, helps identify signs of cardiovascular conditions by observing physical appearance, skin and mucous membranes, jugular and carotid pulsations, chest symmetry, and the condition of the extremities.
Head and Neck
851
Cross-bridge Cycle01:26

Cross-bridge Cycle

122.6K
As muscle contracts, the overlap between the thin and thick filaments increases, decreasing the length of the sarcomere—the contractile unit of the muscle—using energy in the form of ATP. At the molecular level, this is a cyclic, multistep process that involves binding and hydrolysis of ATP, and movement of actin by myosin.
122.6K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Bidirectional-thruster multirotor for perimeter pipe inspections (BiMPPI): A nonlinear optimal integral-SDRE design.

ISA transactions·2025
Same author

eFFT: An Event-Based Method for the Efficient Computation of Exact Fourier Transforms.

IEEE transactions on pattern analysis and machine intelligence·2024
Same author

Exponential and robust position-constrained control of robot manipulators via diffeomorphisms.

ISA transactions·2023
Same author

Closed-loop nonlinear optimal control design for flapping-wing flying robot (1.6 m wingspan) in indoor confined space: Prototyping, modeling, simulation, and experiment.

ISA transactions·2023
Same author

How ornithopters can perch autonomously on a branch.

Nature communications·2022
Same author

Aeroelastics-aware compensation system for soft aerial vehicle stabilization.

Frontiers in robotics and AI·2022
Same journal

RETRACTED: Zhang et al. A Novel Framework for Reconstruction and Imaging of Target Scattering Centers via Wide-Angle Incidence in Radar Networks. <i>Sensors</i> 2025, <i>25</i>, 6802.

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
Same journal

Enhancing Unsupervised Multi-Source Domain Adaptation for Person Re-Identification via Mixture of Experts and Graph-Based Relation.

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
Same journal

Development of an Instrumented Glove for Palmar Pressure Assessment in Kayakers.

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
Same journal

Development and Experimental Validation of an Autonomous IoT-Based Monitoring System for Real-Time Water Quality Assessment in the Amazon River.

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
Same journal

Semi-Supervised Adversarial Learning Framework for Controller Area Network Bus Intrusion Detection.

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
Same journal

Smart Optimization Method for Safety Signs in Innovative Manufacturing Environments Integrating Industrial Field IoT Sensors and Knowledge Graphs.

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jan 30, 2026

Use of Sacrificial Nanoparticles to Remove the Effects of Shot-noise in Contact Holes Fabricated by E-beam Lithography
07:47

Use of Sacrificial Nanoparticles to Remove the Effects of Shot-noise in Contact Holes Fabricated by E-beam Lithography

Published on: February 12, 2017

7.6K

Robotic System for Inspection by Contact of Bridge Beams Using UAVs.

Pedro J Sanchez-Cuevas1, Pablo Ramon-Soria2, Begoña Arrue3

  • 1Robotics, Vision and Control Group, Universidad de Sevilla, Camino de los Descubrimientos s.n., 41092 Sevilla, Spain. psanchez16@us.es.

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)
|January 17, 2019
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

This study introduces a robotic system using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for physical bridge inspections. The system leverages aerodynamic effects for contact-based measurements, demonstrating successful beam deflection analysis on two bridges.

Keywords:
UAS applicationsaerial inspectionaerial roboticsaerodynamic ceiling effectrobotic bridge inspection

More Related Videos

Ohmic Contact Fabrication Using a Focused-ion Beam Technique and Electrical Characterization for Layer Semiconductor Nanostructures
08:12

Ohmic Contact Fabrication Using a Focused-ion Beam Technique and Electrical Characterization for Layer Semiconductor Nanostructures

Published on: December 5, 2015

12.7K
Robotics in Surgery: A Modular Robotic Platform Driven Gastric Wedge Resection
07:27

Robotics in Surgery: A Modular Robotic Platform Driven Gastric Wedge Resection

Published on: February 7, 2025

1.1K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jan 30, 2026

Use of Sacrificial Nanoparticles to Remove the Effects of Shot-noise in Contact Holes Fabricated by E-beam Lithography
07:47

Use of Sacrificial Nanoparticles to Remove the Effects of Shot-noise in Contact Holes Fabricated by E-beam Lithography

Published on: February 12, 2017

7.6K
Ohmic Contact Fabrication Using a Focused-ion Beam Technique and Electrical Characterization for Layer Semiconductor Nanostructures
08:12

Ohmic Contact Fabrication Using a Focused-ion Beam Technique and Electrical Characterization for Layer Semiconductor Nanostructures

Published on: December 5, 2015

12.7K
Robotics in Surgery: A Modular Robotic Platform Driven Gastric Wedge Resection
07:27

Robotics in Surgery: A Modular Robotic Platform Driven Gastric Wedge Resection

Published on: February 7, 2025

1.1K

Area of Science:

  • Robotics and Automation
  • Civil Engineering
  • Structural Health Monitoring

Background:

  • Traditional bridge inspections can be time-consuming and may pose risks to human inspectors.
  • There is a need for advanced inspection methods that allow for direct physical interaction with bridge structures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a novel robotic system for bridge inspection tasks requiring physical contact.
  • To demonstrate the utility of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) as contact-based sensing platforms for bridges.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a robotic system utilizing Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) capable of physical contact with bridge surfaces.
  • Exploitation of the aerodynamic ceiling effect for stable proximity flight near bridge structures.
  • Integration of contact-based sensors for measurements like crack depth and beam deflection.
  • Validation through practical application measuring bridge beam deflection using a laser tracking station.

Main Results:

  • The proposed UAV system successfully performed contact-based measurements on bridge surfaces.
  • Experimental validation demonstrated accurate measurement of bridge beam deflection on two distinct bridges.
  • The aerodynamic ceiling effect was effectively utilized to maintain proximity and stability during inspection.

Conclusions:

  • The developed robotic system offers a viable solution for bridge inspections requiring physical contact.
  • UAVs can be effectively employed as versatile sensing platforms for detailed bridge structural analysis.
  • This technology enhances the safety and efficiency of bridge structural health monitoring.