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Dielectric elastomer artificial muscle materials advancement and soft robotic applications
SmartMat, 2023 Conventional robotic systems are built with rigid materials to deal with large forces and predetermined processes. Soft robotics, however, is an emerging field seeking to develop adaptable robots that can perform tasks in unpredictable environments and ...
Yuxuan Guo +5 more
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Actuators, 2022 With the diversification of robots, modularization of robots has been attracting attention. In our previous study, we developed a robot that mimics the principle of human joint drive using a straight-fiber-type pneumatic rubber artificial muscle ...
Tetsuhito Fujita +5 more
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Bioinspired activation strategies for Peano-HASEL artificial muscle. [PDF]
PLoS OneBackgroundHuman muscles perform many functions during activities of daily living producing a wide range of force outputs, displacements, and velocities.
Liu Z +3 more
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A Smart, Textile-Driven, Soft Exosuit for Spinal Assistance
Sensors, 2023 Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are often caused by repetitive lifting, making them a significant concern in occupational health. Although wearable assist devices have become the norm for mitigating the risk of back pain, most spinal ...
Kefan Zhu +13 more
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Nanomaterials, 2018 The unique biological features of supramolecular DNA have led to an increasing interest in biomedical applications such as biosensors. We have developed an i-motif and G-rich DNA conjugated single-walled carbon nanotube hybrid materials, which shows ...
Soyoung Chang +8 more
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The application of artificial intelligence to microarray data: identification of a novel gene signature to identify bladder cancer progression [PDF]
, 2009 Background: New methods for identifying bladder cancer (BCa) progression are required. Gene expression microarrays can reveal insights into disease biology and identify novel biomarkers.
Wild, P J +50 more
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Soft End Effector Using Spring Roll Dielectric Elastomer Actuators
Actuators, 2023 Dielectric elastomer actuators (DEAs) offer robust, high-energy-density solutions for soft robotics. The proposed end effector consists of three spring roll configuration DEAs, each acting as a robotic finger, using a 3M VHB-F9473PC adhesive membrane ...
Hamish Lewis, Min Pan
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Control of Pneumatic Artificial Muscles Using Local Cyclic Inputs and Genetic Algorithm
Actuators, 2018 Recently, lightweight and flexible soft actuators have attracted interest from robotics researchers. We focused on pneumatic rubber artificial muscle (PAM) as a high-output soft actuator. The high compliance of PAM allows a robot to adapt flexibly to the
Hiroki Tomori, Kenta Hiyoshi
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Nihon Kikai Gakkai ronbunshu, 2021 Kyphosis causes decline in respiratory and circulatory functions owing to compresses of internal organs. The purpose of this study is to develop a posture keep assist device.
Hayato YASE +3 more
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The influence of playing surface on physiological and performance responses during and after soccer simulation [PDF]
, 2016 The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of playing surface on physiological and performance responses during and in the 48 h after simulated soccer match play.
Newcombe, Daniel J. +5 more
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