Browsing by Author "De Silva, M"

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Benefits realisation of robotic process automation (rpa) initiatives in supply chains
(Sri Lanka Society of Transport and Logistics, 2022-08) Piyatilake, A; Vitharanage, ID; De Silva, M; Thibbotuwawa, A; Perera, N; Thibbotuwawa, A
Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is becoming an integral part of today’s businesses that compete in more dynamic business environments as it helps to automate rule-based, repetitive tasks. However, it is necessary to identify benefits realisation key success factors (BRKSFs) applicable for RPA initiatives, given that most of the initiatives are failures. This research aims to identify BRKSFs and hierarchical relationship between BRKSFs relevant to RPA initiatives. Research findings are conveyed as a model which shows the hierarchical relationship. According to the findings, having a clear, well-defined, and immutable process is the most significant BRKSF as its driving power over the other factors is high. Overall, the findings of this study will help researchers and industry practitioners to identify a priority order between RPA BRKSFs.
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The Dexios hand: towards affordable and functional prosthetics
(Faculty of Graduate Studies, 2024) Bandara, H; Amarasinghe, D; Hettiarachchi, N; De Silva, M; Ranaweera, P; Gopura, R
Individuals who have experienced upper-limb loss often face significant challenges in regaining functional independence. The absence of a fully functional limb impairs their ability to perform daily tasks, diminishing both their physical capability and overall quality of life. According to global estimates, approximately 20 million people live with upper-limb loss related to traumatic events [1]. Functional prosthetic devices currently available in the market are prohibitively ex-pensive, and lack utility outside of basic grasping actions. This presents a considerable demand for affordable prosthetic solutions that are capable of restoring lost hand function. With this in mind, a research group from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at University of Moratuwa have developed an upper-limb prosthetic device capable of adaptive grasping, employing a novel mechanism to improve dexterity. The device thus developed, named the Dexios Hand, is a prototype electric hand prosthesis with motorised actuation, which is a more user-friendly alternative to body-powered and cosmetic prostheses. The key characteristics of this functional prosthetic hand are its dexterity and shape-adaptive grasping ability. Dexterity refers to the prosthetic hand’s ability to perform skilful movements, while shape-adaptive grasping allows the prosthetic hand to conform to the contours of various objects for a more secure grip. These features are favoured for restoring natural hand functionality in prosthetics since they widen the range of grasps that the device is capable of.
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Impact of legal and copyright aspects on software licensing behaviour in Sri Lanka
(2016-06-15) De Silva, M; Gamage, C
New technology has an impact on the way we live. The advent of the computer and its related products (i.e. software, distributed systems, Internet) have enriched and enhanced our lives. But it has also challenged the existing socio, cultural, ethical and legal framework. This thesis looks into the aspect of legal awareness, and the impact it has on software licensing behavior. It also looks into the other factors which would affect software licensing behavior in Sri Lanka. It is an awareness study to see if any of the identified factors has an impact on the software licensing behavior of vendors (licensor) and users (licensee). The results indicate that though end users (corporate and home) and vendors are aware of the legalities with respect to software licensing, their knowledge has no bearing on the licensing behavior been used. Users tend to practice incorrect software licensing behavior. Socio-cultural aspects affect both user and vendor groups. Organizational policies and industrial policies affect corporate users. Vendors are not affected by any of the identified factors in this research.
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Preventing software architecture erosion through static architecture conformance checking
De Silva, M; Perera, GIUS
Software architecture erosion is a problem faced by many organizations in the software industry. It happens when 'as-implemented' architecture does not conform to the 'asintended' architecture, which results in low quality, complex, hard to maintain software. Architecture conformance checking refers to assessing the conformity of the implemented architecture to the intended architecture and can provide a strategy for detecting software architecture erosion and thereby prevent its negative consequences. When considering the current state-of-the-art of software architecture research and popular industry practices on architectural erosion, it obviously appears that such solution strategy is much needed to address the ever increasing demands for large scale complex software systems. In this paper an analysis of existing static architecture conformance checking is undertaken. Extending previously conducted research, we are in the process of developing a static architecture conformance checking tool for Java, based on GRASP ADL as a mean to overcome the challenges of software architecture erosion. Early design/implementation details of this tool are also presented.
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Rehabilitation robot for carpal tunnel syndrome patients
(University of Moratuwa, 2023) Weerasoory, K; Nipun, W; Kumasaru, U; De Silva, M; Ranaweera, P; Gopura, R
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) represents a prevalent neurological condition frequently encountered among individuals engaged in repetitive hand movements, particularly those involving the wrist and fingers. Preg- nant women, people employed in the tea and cinnamon industries, in the hospitality sector where chefs en- gage in repetitive cutting tasks, musicians who play and practice musical instruments for extended periods, and employees in the IT sector where repetitive finger movements are used, are all prone to be diagnosed with this ailment.
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RPA success remains a non-trivial endeavor
(2022-09) Piyatilake, A; Thibbotuwawa, A; De Silva, M
Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is becoming an integral part of today’s businesses that compete in more dynamic business environments. RPA is a technology that enables organisations to automate rule-based and repetitive tasks in processes through the use of software robots. Instead of requiring time consuming process reengineering that leads to heavy investment on IT system transformations, RPA is able to perform such routine processes by running across systems. For an example, customer orders of a third-party logistics service providing company can be easily entered into internal warehouse management system using RPA. Therefore, RPA can be interpreted as a strategic tool which gives benefits such as improved productivity, improved data accuracy, improved compliance levels, reduced process execution time and costs. However, Nitin Bhatt [1] mentions that, nearly 30% to 50% RPA projects are failures. Accordingly, there are some other factors organisations must consider apart from technological know-how when taking RPA initiatives. This article intends to reveal such factors identified through an industry survey and interview sessions conducted with 12 industry experts who have at least three years of experiences in supply chain and RPA disciplines. Overall, fourteen factors were identified under three categories namely: Strategy; Process; and Organisation.
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Will the new circular external fixator ease the surgeon’s burden?
(2022-09) Widanage, K; De Silva, M; Ranaweera, P; Lalithrathne, T; Dharmaratne, P; Bull, A; Gopura, R
Sri Lanka, like many other low-middle income countries, has been a victim of conflict for a long time. While the country is still recovering from the internal conflict that plagued it for over three decades, the shadows of these dark days still haunt these lands. The Sri Lankan soil is still not completely rid of antipersonnel landmines which were once weaponized against military and civilians alike. A more recent terrorist attack that happened in 2019 rekindled this age-old fear against explosions in the hearts of Sri Lankans. While prevention of such disasters is important, realistically, it is the duty of engineering researchers to equip medical professionals with devices that can aid and expedite the treatments if and when such unfortunate disasters occur.