In this paper, the main problem considered is a tactical discrete berth allocation, including both the quay mobile crane scheduling and vehicle dispatching as sub-problems. Berths, cranes and yard vehicles are the most important resources used in container terminals. The objective is to reduce...

Computations with large matrices work out faster with computer software, even faster creating automatically the matrix of the size and pattern needed. In this paper we propose free computer algebra system Xcas resources to display particular matrices that can be called up directly. Our computer...

Purpose – Most industrial robots are still programmed using the typical teaching process, through the use of the robot teach pendant. This is a tedious and time‐consuming task that requires some technical expertise, and hence new approaches to robot programming are required. The purpose of...