This work addresses the multiple-depot vehicle and crew scheduling problem (MDVCSP).In MDVCSP, we deal with two NP-hard problems in an integrated way: the multiple-depot vehicle scheduling problem (MDVSP) and the crew scheduling problem (CSP).For solving the MDVCSP, we define the vehicles’ operational routine and the workdays of the crews of

Variable Stiffness Actuators (VSA) have been proposed as an alternative actuation system for manipulators that are utilized for safe physical Human-Robot Interaction (pHRI).However, in the incidents of collision, the need of a fast response in stiffness tuning would rise to ensure safety.In this paper, we present a novel Discrete Variable Stiffness

Drought stress is a limitation for the agricultural production, having as a primary effect the reduction of plant gas exchanges, and the continuity of its incidence results in a lower yield.This study aimed to evaluate the photosynthetic responses and the soybean yield, concerning the seed inoculation and foliar spray with Azospirillum brasilense a

In this paper we estimate changes of Russian higher education, aimed to incorporate In this paper we estimate changes of Russian higher education, aimed to incorporate the latter in the Bologna process.The analysis of the reforms is given in terms of need in training specialists of the construction industry.The article analyzes the conclusions reac