http://hdl.handle.net/10498/35059 Sat, 07 Nov 2026 12:56:18 GMT 2026-11-07T12:56:18Z http://hdl.handle.net/10498/40287 Meta COIL: preparando un proyecto COIL como mentoría entre docentes Castro Cabrera, María Carmen; Otero Mateo, Manuel Este trabajo es una propuesta en el contexto de la metodología COIL (collaborative online international learning), para formar a docentes en estos proyectos mediante mentoría entre iguales con docentes de otra cultura, país o disciplina expertos en este tipo de iniciativas. Se destacan las fases de cualquier proyecto COIL, aplicándose a docentes neófitos en estas experiencias. Asimismo, se proponen herramientas en línea, para practicar y aprender a utilizarlas. Esta propuesta llevada a la práctica contribuye a la adquisición por parte de los docentes de competencias tanto digitales como de trabajo colaborativo y en equipo. En base a la práctica de un proyecto real COIL entre docentes, el profesorado mentorizado será capaz de liderar futuros proyectos COIL con socios de otras instituciones, así como impartir docencia a alumnado de diferentes culturas en un contexto virtual. Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10498/40287 2026-09-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10498/40174 Influence of TPU Lattice Structures on Functional Properties for the Design of Customized Rehabilitation Products Rosa Silva, Sergio de la; Mayuet Ares, Pedro Francisco; Pardo Vicente, Miguel Ángel; Rodríguez Parada, María Lucía The advantages of AM (Additive Manufacturing) to manufacture complex geometries and custom flexible structures (shape, density, geometry etc.) provides the possibility to use the elastic properties of different materials in order to obtain elastic profiles that could be adapted to a specific customized application. Recent studies established that manufacturing and geometrical parameters like unit cell size and topology, have a defined influence on the stiffness of complex structures like lattice structures, all due to the variation in the volume of material used. This highlights the possibility of designing elastic behavior of structures that could be implemented, for example, in rehabilitation programs which usually use elastic products with highly specific levels of resistance. Therefore, the objective of this works focuses on evaluating the use of the statistical treatment of the data as a guide to predict the behavior of the structures for the design of customized rehabilitation products. A case study based on the use of contour plots as a prediction tool have been carried out. Several TPU lattice specimens were modelled and tested by a simulation of a compression process using finite element analysis (FEA) tools. The reaction force against compression process of several lattice specimens were obtained, showing that the values were within the range of values predicted by the contour plot, validating the prediction. In the same way, the prediction capability with non-studied parameter values, and using a lower number of parameters at the same time were analysed, getting favourable results. Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10498/40174 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10498/40167 Comparison of Motion Capture Technologies: Accelerometry Versus Kinemetry Rosales Pérez, Aarón; Sánchez Movellán, Rodrigo; Mayuet Ares, Pedro Francisco; Fernández Zacarías, Francisco In machine design, from an engineering perspective, the need for motion evaluation is commonplace. Such a need entails the assumption of limitations associated with the boundaries of actually existing technology. Image analysis of video clips is an affordable possibility, but with spatial limitations due to opacity due to obstacles, as well as an infrastructure that is often not feasible. The technology market offers other possibilities such as biomechanical suits based on inertial technology, as well as those that combine inertial technology with other technologies such as infrared, image analysis or artificial intelligence. Such options are very costly and specific, and therefore usually economically unfeasible. In addition, there is enormous opacity of such technologies due to corporate confidentiality. Therefore, the long-term development of a flexible, robust, reliable and affordable system for the analysis of the spatial motion of points is proposed in order to obtain, through classical mechanical engineering formulations, information on the kinematics and dynamics of the solids under study. This study is part of a general investigation to study the potential of using accessible and affordable inertial technology developed for the analysis of spatial motion. For this purpose, two models of affordable IMU inertial sensors were chosen from the market and subjected to a rectilinear displacement. This motion was also analysed by video clip image analysis. Using this analysis as a reference, the results of the analysis of the evolution of the position of these sensors were evaluated. Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10498/40167 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10498/40149 Consumer Perception and Attitudes About New Product Designs by 3D Food Printing: A Case of Study Rodríguez Parada, María Lucía; Ramírez Becerra, Laura; Méndez Salgueiro, José Ramón; Mayuet Ares, Pedro Francisco Additive manufacturing currently allows the development of products with food materials, among which chocolate is one of the most popular. This means that the gastronomic sector can incorporate this technology in the creation of products that offer personalisation for consumers. Likewise, 3D printing can be used to design new geometries with greater freedom of form. To this purpose, the speciality of industrial design is one of the areas of engineering that can provide significant value in the creation of new products destined for this sector. In this work, two design proposals were developed using industrial design methodologies and focused on the 3D printing of chocolate. In addition, the products generated were validated through their manufacture and presentation to consumers by a survey. Attitudes towards 3D printed food have also been evaluated. The results are favourable in terms of the inclusion of this engineering speciality in the gastronomic sector thanks to additive manufacturing. Furthermore, the results show that consumers’ impressions vary with respect to shape, expected taste, age and gender. On the other hand, there are significant differences in the neophobia of 3D printed food. Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10498/40149 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z