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In this study, the design and analysis of Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) is investigated. These robots perform the function of loading the cargo in factories or industrial facilities autonomously without any need for an operator and driver. These features of AMR’s have provided them with a wide range of uses. An original AMR design was performed for this study. Deformation and stress analysis of AMR has been made at three loads including 1.000, 1.500, and 2.000 kg. While the design was performed, it was considered that the deformation and stress occurring in the carrier chassis of AMR were independent of the load. This feature of the design has been proven with the help of the simulation. The strength of the chassis was found to be approximately the same for all three loads in the analysis results. Therefore, AMR has been obtained that is independent of the dimensions and structure of the chassis. It can carry the total capacity of the carrier wheels. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, we aim to develop a simulation platform and maneuver selection methodology for two-vs-one air combats. It consists of the aircraft performance model, aerial combat maneuvers and game theoretical decision strategy. The performance parameters of F-16 are used to implement the aircraft dynamics. The hybrid system theory underlies the modeling methodology of the aerial combat maneuvers, which are the possible options of the combatants. The decision strategy is derived from security policy approach in game theory using some metrics that present the air superiority. The definitions of these metrics and evaluation strategy are presented. The verification of the models and developed decision processes are given through the simulations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The lack of national research and development studies on elevator systems are emphasized by both sector and state institutions in Turkey. Moreover, the same situation is also observed in the academic field. The need to increase the research and development studies should also be considered in software as well as in hardware. In this study the model of a visual elevator simulator with traffic analysis properties for elevator group systems is described and a software developed in Matlab environment to form the basis for this modular structure has been presented. The developed simulator software operates the traffic flow according to the dispatch method added by the user or according to the manual dispatching for static traffic with initial conditions. The operation of the simulator is observed using genetic algorithm based elevator dispatching methods. The software aimed to evolve to the final objective model by improvements in future studies, can be utilized as an useful tool for design, analysis and developing new elevator dispatching methods. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In order to prepare milled coils for oncoming processes, they must be purified from oxide layer. This purification process, which is called pickling, is making coils pass through acid pools. On the purpose of developing pickling lines, numerous studies have been done since the first quarter of 1900s. One of the lines, which was developed with these studies, is continuous pickling line. In this study, mechanical modeling of Borçelik Continuous Pickling Line was made. Studies were made in Matlab software platform. First of all, process line was introduced and rule sets of the line were explained during introduction part. Then, these rule sets were modelled as subsystems. Validation studies were made under three main topics: Loop Fullness Ratios' Validation, Controllers' Validation and Rule Sets' Validation. Models were validated with production data of Borçelik Continuous Pickling Line. When validation section was completed, pickling line could be simulated for an optional time period for defined process set velocity and coil list. As a result of this study, digital twin of the line was created and the model became able to use in upcoming improvement studies of the line. On the other hand, improvement studies of the continuous pickling line, became able to done without any cost or burden on the line. Also, virtual model that was created at the end of the study will be used as a tool for more efficient scheduling of upcoming coils. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]