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Oviposition preference maximizes larval survival in the grass-feeding butterfly Melanitis leda (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae)

European Journal of Entomology, 2020
Phytophagous insects may be expected to prefer host-plant species on which their larvae perform best, but this has rarely been explored in grass-feeding butterflies.
Freerk MOLLEMAN, Sridhar HALALI, Ullasa KODANDARAMAIAH   +2 more
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Modulus‐Switchable Miniature Robots for Biomedical Applications: A Review

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
Materials, robot designs, proof‐of‐concept functions, and biomedical applications of modulus‐switchable miniature robots. Miniature soft robots have shown great potential in biomedical applications due to their excellent controllability and suitable mechanical properties in biological environments.
Chunyun Wei, Yibin Wang, Jiangfan Yu
wiley   +1 more source

ERM Quarterly, Quarter 3, October 2016 [PDF]

, 2016
In this issue • Support instruments in focus: innovative business transfer measures • Case in focus: Major overhaul in Polish mining sector • Case in focus: Planned Caterpillar closure at ...
Eurofound, European Monitoring Centre on Change, European Restructuring Monitor   +2 more
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Liquid Metal Sensors for Soft Robots

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
This review thoroughly reviews liquid metal sensors in soft robots. Their unique material properties like high conductivity and good biocompatibility are analyzed. Working principles are classified, and applications in environmental perception, motion detection, and human—robot interaction are introduced.
Qi Zhang, Nan Li, Yujia Song, Chen Hua, Tangzhen Guan, Yibing Ma, Cai Cheng, Jing Liu   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Eco control of agro pests using imaging, modelling & natural predators [PDF]

, 2014
Caterpillars in their various forms: size, shape, and colour cause significant harm to crops and humans. This paper offers a solution for the detection and control of caterpillars through the use of a sustainable pest control system that does not require
Birch, Philip, Chatwin, Chris, Faithpraise, Fina Otosi, Idung, Joseph, Young, Rupert   +4 more
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Multimodal Actuation and Environment Adaptive Strategies of Bio‐Inspired Micro/Nanorobots in Precision Medicine

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
An introduction for multidrive and environment‐adaptive micro/nanorobotics: design and fabrication strategies, intelligent actuation, and their applications. Various intelligent actuation approaches—magnetic, acoustic, optical, chemical, and biological—can be synergistically designed to enhance flexibility and adaptive behavior for precision medicine ...
Aiqing Ma, Han Gong, Jiacheng Ouyang, Liqi Chen, Tianfang Kang, Yiran He, Guojun Huang, Sidi Zheng, Ting Yin, Hong Pan, Lintao Cai   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Multi‐Material Additive Manufacturing of Soft Robotic Systems: A Comprehensive Review

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
This review explores the transformative role of multi‐material additive manufacturing (MMAM) in the development of soft robotic systems. It presents current techniques, materials, and design strategies that enable functionally graded and adaptive structures.
Ritik Raj, Quan‐Chen Song, Jia‐Yang Juang   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Prediction of Lithium-Ion Battery Capacity by Functional Principal Component Analysis of Monitoring Data

Applied Sciences, 2022
The lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery is a promising energy storage technology for electronics, automobiles, and smart grids. Extensive research was conducted in the past to improve the prediction of the remaining capacity of the Li-ion battery.
MD Shoriat Ullah, Kangwon Seo
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Strong‐Magnetic Flexible Composites for Magnetically Responsive Soft Robots

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
This perspective provides an overview of the performance mechanisms, preparation methods, and applications of strong magnetic flexible composite materials in soft actuators (such as gripping, movement, and sensing), and further explores current opportunities and challenges.
Wenwen Li, Shuai Liu, Xinyi Wang, Xinglong Gong, Shouhu Xuan   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

A MODEL OF THE MODERATING EFFECTS OF PRIOR KNOWLEDGE, LEVEL OF EDUCATION, AND INCOME LEVEL ON THE USE OF EXTRINSIC QUALITY CUES ON CONSUMERS’ QUALITY ASSESSMENTS

Investigación & Desarrollo, 2006
The present study follows Steenkamp’s relativistic concept on the effects of personal variables on the relationship between extrinsic cues and perceived quality. It aims to discuss the moderating effects of prior knowledge, level of education, and income
Alejandro Zegarra, Corina Negru
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