Pak Biawak, a necrobot, embodies an unusual fusion of biology and robotics. Designed to repurpose natural structures after death, it challenges conventional boundaries between nature and engineering. Its movements are precise yet unsettling, raising questions about sustainability, ethics, and the untapped potential of biointegrated machines.
Leo Foulds +2 more
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Gaussian Process Regression for Tail Vehicle Departure Time Prediction at Signalized Intersections Using UAV Trajectory Data. [PDF]
Lu K, Liu Z, Zhang R, Xia Q, Wang R.
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This work presents a state‐adaptive Koopman linear quadratic regulator framework for real‐time manipulation of a deformable swab tool in robotic environmental sampling. By combining Koopman linearization, tactile sensing, and centroid‐based force regulation, the system maintains stable contact forces and high coverage across flat and inclined surfaces.
Siavash Mahmoudi +2 more
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Investigating the Effects of Electron Correlation and Methylation on the <i>S</i><sub>1</sub>/<i>S</i><sub>0</sub> Conical Intersection Seam of Fulvene. [PDF]
Segarra-Martí J, Bearpark MJ.
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Liquid Crystalline Elastomers in Soft Robotics: Assessing Promise and Limitations
Liquid crystalline elastomers (LCEs) are programmable soft materials that undergo large, anisotropic deformation in response to external stimuli. Their molecular alignment encodes directional actuation in a monolithic structure, making them long‐standing candidates for soft robotic systems.
Justin M. Speregen, Timothy J. White
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IRN2Vec: A representation learning model for road network intersections by integrating geospatial attributes and travel behaviors. [PDF]
Yang X.
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This study explores how information processing is distributed between brains and bodies through a codesign approach. Using the “backpropagation through soft body” framework, brain–body coupling agents are developed and analyzed across several tasks in which output is generated through the agents’ physical dynamics.
Hiroki Tomioka +3 more
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Non-linear impact mechanisms of multi-modal urban traffic on air quality: An interpretable machine learning study for sustainable policy making. [PDF]
Hou J, Wang J, Guo X.
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Origami‐Inspired Structural Design for Aquatic‐Terrestrial Amphibious Robots
This work presents a lightweight amphibious origami robot actuated by a single shape memory alloy wire. A rigid foldable origami structure with displacement amplification enables efficient terrestrial crawling and aquatic swimming. The addition of fan‐shaped units allows controllable turning in both environments.
Weiqi Liu +5 more
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Interferon in early MF: intersection of biology and evidence. [PDF]
Mascarenhas J.
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