Fuel-Powered Soft Actuators: Emerging Strategies for Autonomous and Miniaturized Robots. [PDF]
Zhou C +11 more
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This study introduces a hydraulically steerable catheter with a soft tip in vascular procedures. The steering soft tip achieves a minimal diameter of 2.6 mm and supports a 180° bend. Real‐time shape and position tracking, facilitated by segmentation and endpoint detection techniques, improves navigation.
Jingyi Kang +9 more
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Application of the coiled tubing jet pump for the monobore slim hole, onshore Thailand
Somei Nishikawa +2 more
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Shape‐Memory Alloy Torsion Strips for Soft Robotic Manipulation and Morphing
In this research, a dedicated configuration of SMA strip is proposed for soft robotic manipulation and morphing. This configuration has broad application prospects and demonstrates remarkable advantages in soft body joint operations. Mimicking invertebrates, soft robots tend to control each of their body joints to achieve the desired shape changes and ...
Changchun Wu +6 more
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Addressing the barriers to peritoneal dialysis-Visual appeal matters. [PDF]
Stephens S +5 more
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Rod‐Like PLGA Microrobots with Enhanced Motion and Biodegradation for Magnetic‐Guided Drug Delivery
This study presents drug‐loaded Poly (lactic‐co‐glycolic acid) (PLGA) microrobots fabricated from an oil‐in‐water (O/W) emulsion of PLGA, Fe3O4 nanoparticles, and Adriamycin (DOX). They are formed by film‐forming and stretching microrobots, and exhibit motion analyzed via video‐snapshots, speed graphs, and shape changes, advancing targeted for drug ...
Junkai Zhang +6 more
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Integrated stimulation technology for ultra deep tight sandstone gas reservoirs with ultra low permeability in Sichuan Xujiahe formation. [PDF]
Li S +8 more
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BeeRootBot: A Bioinspired Robotic Probe Exhibiting Apical Growth through In Situ Soil Binding
This study introduces a novel method for consolidating subterranean exploration pathways in plant‐inspired robots by binding in‐situ soil with beeswax, a biobased material. This simultaneous advancement and wall‐lining process reduces penetration resistance, enhances exploration efficiency, enables communication and resource sharing, and promotes ...
Sachin Sachin +4 more
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Scale-down bioreactors-comparative analysis of configurations. [PDF]
Arulrajah P +5 more
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Enhancing Well Productivity through Acidizing Using Coiled Tubing–Case Study of The Niger Delta
Anthony Ogbaegbe Chikwe +2 more
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