This paper examines QoS guarantees for bandwidth in mobile wireless networks, with a focus on reducing dropped connections on handoff. We can achieve this by reserving bandwidth f...
Peg-in-hole insertion is not only a longstanding problem in robotics but the most common automated mechanical assembly task [10]. In this paper we present a high precision, self-c...
Skeletal parallel programming enables us to develop parallel programs easily by composing ready-made components called skeletons. However, a simplycomposed skeleton program often l...
In this paper, we propose a dynamic pricing strategy which is used for a market-based resource allocation mechanism in a local Grid. We implement an agent based Grid economy in whi...
The present paper analyzes a learning experience run at University of Macerata, during a post degree course for in service teachers and mature students. The course was delivered e...