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Direct lunar descent optimisation by finite elements in time approach [PDF]

, 1999
In this paper a direct approach to trajectory optimisation, based on Finite Elements in Time (FET) discretisation is presented. Trajectory optimisation is performed combining the effectiveness and flexibility of Finite Elements in Time in solving complex
Finzi, Amalia E., Vasile, Massimiliano
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Recent Advances of Slip Sensors for Smart Robotics

Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.
This review summarizes recent progress in robotic slip sensors across mechanical, electrical, thermal, optical, magnetic, and acoustic mechanisms, offering a comprehensive reference for the selection of slip sensors in robotic applications. In addition, current challenges and emerging trends are identified to advance the development of robust, adaptive,
Xingyu Zhang, Liao Wu, Shuai He, Zhao Sha, Yuwan Huang, Shuying Wu, Dewei Chu, Chun H. Wang, Shuhua Peng   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Hydrogel‐Based Functional Materials: Classifications, Properties, and Applications

Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.
Conductive hydrogels have emerged as promising materials for smart wearable devices due to their outstanding flexibility, multifunctionality, and biocompatibility. This review systematically summarizes recent progress in their design strategies, focusing on monomer systems and conductive components, and highlights key multifunctional properties such as
Zeyu Zhang, Zao Cheng, Patrizio Raffa
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In Situ Characterisation of Hydrogels via Dynamic Interface Printing

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Hydrogels have become pivotal materials for tissue engineering, robotics, biomedical devices, and sensing applications due to their diverse material compositions and tunable mechanical properties. While significant effort has focused on developing novel manufacturing approaches such as extrusion bioprinting and light‐based fabrication methods,
Callum Vidler, Michael Halwes, David J. Collins   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

A constraint programming approach to the hospitals/residents problem [PDF]

, 2007
An instance I of the Hospitals/Residents problem (HR) involves a set of residents (graduating medical students) and a set of hospitals, where each hospital has a given capacity.
Integration of AI and OR Techniques in Constraint Programming for Combinatorial Optimization Problems. 4th International Conference, CPAIOR 2007, Manlove, D.F., O'Malley, G., Prosser, P., Unsworth, C.   +4 more
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Vacuum–Laser Fabrication of Programmable Soft Actuators

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
A rapid and accessible fabrication strategy for inflatable soft actuators is presented, combining vacuum sealing with laser cutting of low‐cost thermoplastic pouches. The method enables precise sealing, fast fabrication, and programmable multi‐cell geometries.
Ashkan Rezanejad, Mostafa Mousa, Yuxuan Wang, Michael Adlerstein, Junke Yao, Antonio E. Forte   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Comparative Characteristics of Programming Languages for Solving Crossplatform Problems [PDF]

, 2017
The main purpose of cross-platform programming is to create software which will function correctly on different operation systems and hardware platforms.
Grishchenko, E. V., Kostrytska, S.I., Miroshnychenko, Volodymyr   +2 more
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Circular Potential of Lithium‐Ion Battery Recycling Slags: Quantifying Microstructure and Elemental Distribution for a Holistic Valorization

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
A lithium‐bearing slag is investigated with the goal of holistic valorization. The present β‐eucryptite (LiAlSiO4) exhibits a high lithium content and low levels of impurities. The spinel contains most of the chromium and vanadium, representing additional valorization opportunities.
Peter Cornelius Gantz, Charlize Alexia Senkyr, Rüdiger Kilian, Andreas Neumann, Maximilian Korges, Daniel A. Frick, Hans Roggendorf, Ralf Wehrspohn, Stefan Stöber, Christiane Stephan‐Scherb   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

An Interactive Fuzzy Satisficing Method for Fuzzy Random Multiobjective 0-1 Programming Problems through Probability Maximization Using Possibility [PDF]

, 2009
In this paper, we focus on multiobjective 0-1 programming problems under the situation where stochastic uncertainty and vagueness exist at the same time.
Hontani, Takehisa, Kato, Kosuke, Matsui, Takeshi, Sakawa, Masatoshi   +3 more
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Large‐Aperture Polarization‐Independent Broadband Achromatic All‐Dielectric Metalens for Terahertz Focusing

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
A large‐aperture, high focusing efficiency and polarization‐independent THz single‐layer achromatic metalens is reported via discrete multi‐wavelength achromatic design and global optimization algorithm. The fabricated metalens exhibits a largest diameter of 2.21 cm, excellent achromatic performance, extremely high average focusing efficiency (> 46 ...
Xiaoqiang Jiang, Xu Chen, Zechuan Bin, Fu Tang, Min Hu, Manman Li, Baoli Yao   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source