Psychological Distress as a Predictor of Subsequent Loneliness Among Japanese University Students: A Cross-Lagged Analysis During the Post-COVID-19 Transition. [PDF]
Fujita Y +5 more
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A Review on Sensor Technologies, Control Approaches, and Emerging Challenges in Soft Robotics
This review provides an introspective of sensors and controllers in soft robotics. Initially describing the current sensing methods, then moving on to the control methods utilized, and finally ending with challenges and future directions in soft robotics focusing on the material innovations, sensor fusion, and embedded intelligence for sensors and ...
Ean Lovett +5 more
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Formation of a Proton-Conducting Hydrogen-Bond Network during the L/M Transition of <i>Ns</i>XeR Uncovered by Light-Induced FTIR Spectroscopy. [PDF]
Ito Y +4 more
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Nonlocomotory Robotic Strategies for Dynamic Rotation Control in Terrestrial Robots: A Review
Terrestrial robots increasingly require rapid body rotation to maintain stability and agility in complex environments. This review shows nonlocomotory rotational control strategies that operate without ground contact, including reaction wheels, tails, bars, limbs, and thrusters.
Y. Liang +14 more
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Soft Actuators Integrated with Control and Power Units: Approaching Wireless Autonomous Soft Robots
Soft robots exhibit significant development potential in various applications. However, there are still key technical challenges regarding material improvement, structure design and components integration. This review focuses on the development and challenge of soft actuators, power components, and control components in untethered intelligent soft ...
Renwu Shi, Feifei Pan, Xiaobin Ji
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Fast and slow strains of misfolded mutant superoxide dismutase 1 in familial amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. [PDF]
Xu G +9 more
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Waveguide Photoactuators: Materials, Fabrication, and Applications
Waveguide photoactuators convert guided light into mechanical motion. Their tetheredâflexible design enables minimally invasive surgery and confinedâspace robotics. This review aims to guide materials selection, device design, and system integration, accelerating the transition of waveguide photoactuators from laboratory prototypes to versatile ...
Minjie Xi +4 more
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A Cross-Sectional Study Shows Emergence of the Delta, 19B, 20A, 20B, 19A, and Omicron Variants of SARS-CoV-2 in Burkina Faso: A Conundrum Within a Conundrum. [PDF]
Lallogo TD +20 more
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Durability of Soft Pneumatic Actuators: A Review and Benchmarking Protocol
Lack of durability is a key challenge hindering the broad scale adoption of soft pneumatic actuators (SPAs) in automation industries. This review provides a comprehensive overview of existing research on SPA durability, introduces a standardized durability benchmarking protocol to consolidate the testing of SPAs, and outlines promising directions for ...
Dickson Chiu Yu Wong +2 more
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Quaternary Phosphonium Salts Outperformed Vemurafenib (PLX) and Etoposide Against BRAF<sup>V600D,V600E</sup> PLX-Resistant Melanoma and MDR Neuroblastoma, Exhibiting No/Low Toxicity on 3T3/HaCaT Cells. [PDF]
Alfei S +7 more
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