title: Biomechanical design principles underpinning anthropomorphic manipulators

authors: Owen, Mahonri W.

subjects: anthropomorphic

abstract: The biomechanical design of an artificial anthropomorphic manipulator is the focus of many researchers in diverse fields. Current electromechanical artificial hands are either in the research stage, expensive, have patents, lack severely in function, and/or are driven by robotic/mechanical principles, which tend to ignore the biological requirements of such designs. In response to the challenges addressed above this chapter discusses the potential of current technology and methods used in design to bridge the chasm that exists between robot manipulators and the human hand. This chapter elucidates artificial anthropomorphic manipulator design by outlining biomechanical concepts that contribute to the function, esthetics and performance of artificial manipulators. This chapter addresses joint stabilization, tendon structures and tendon excursion in artificial anthropomorphic manipulators.

text: Biomechanical design principles underpinning anthropomorphic manipulators The biomechanical design of an artificial anthropomorphic manipulator is the focus of many researchers in diverse fields. Current electromechanical artificial hands are either in the research stage, expensive, have patents, lack severely in function, and/or are driven by robotic/mechanical principles, which tend to ignore the biological requirements of such designs. In response to the challenges addressed above this chapter discusses the potential of current technology and methods used in design to bridge the chasm that exists between robot manipulators and the human hand. This chapter elucidates artificial anthropomorphic manipulator design by outlining biomechanical concepts that contribute to the function, esthetics and performance of artificial manipulators. This chapter addresses joint stabilization, tendon structures and tendon excursion in artificial anthropomorphic manipulators.

year: 2022-07-19

title: Hokohoko: A comprehensive framework for evaluating artificial intelligence-based and statistical techniques for foreign exchange speculation

authors: Bradley, Neil Christopher

subjects: Machine learning

abstract: This thesis investigates the measurement of predictor performance as applied to foreign exchange speculation. It outlines the development of key ideas and techniques over the course of the last 120 years, and examines the datasets and metrics used within a representative sample of the academic corpus. In this examination two problems are identified: first, there is a lack of consistency in the datasets used to test researchers’ algorithms; and second, a large variety of metrics are used, most of which are either inappropriate for or inappropriately applied to FOREX speculation. To address these issues, this thesis presents two solutions: a Python library, Hokohoko, which provides a consistent dataset and interface for testing FOREX prediction algorithms; and a new metric, Speculative Accuracy, which it argues provides a more appropriate measure of usefulness with regards to speculation. Hokohoko is then used to test a series of hypotheses regarding the usefulness of various metrics, alongside Speculative Accuracy.

text: Hokohoko: A comprehensive framework for evaluating artificial intelligence-based and statistical techniques for foreign exchange speculation This thesis investigates the measurement of predictor performance as applied to foreign exchange speculation. It outlines the development of key ideas and techniques over the course of the last 120 years, and examines the datasets and metrics used within a representative sample of the academic corpus. In this examination two problems are identified: first, there is a lack of consistency in the datasets used to test researchers’ algorithms; and second, a large variety of metrics are used, most of which are either inappropriate for or inappropriately applied to FOREX speculation. To address these issues, this thesis presents two solutions: a Python library, Hokohoko, which provides a consistent dataset and interface for testing FOREX prediction algorithms; and a new metric, Speculative Accuracy, which it argues provides a more appropriate measure of usefulness with regards to speculation. Hokohoko is then used to test a series of hypotheses regarding the usefulness of various metrics, alongside Speculative Accuracy.

year: 2020

title: Proposed changes to Te Ture Whenua Maori

authors: Te Aho, Linda

abstract: This presentation will look at the proposed changes to Te Ture Whenua and a timeline for the changes.
• Examining current issues surrounding land and problems with Te Ture Whenua 1993.
• Explaining changes to the Maori Land Court and the new Maori Land Service

text: Proposed changes to Te Ture Whenua Maori This presentation will look at the proposed changes to Te Ture Whenua and a timeline for the changes.
• Examining current issues surrounding land and problems with Te Ture Whenua 1993.
• Explaining changes to the Maori Land Court and the new Maori Land Service

year: 2016