Operational cost drivers [PDF]
To be economically viable, the operations cost of launch vehicles must be reduced by an order of magnitude as compared to the Space Transportation System (STS).
Dickinson, William J., Scholz, Arthur L.
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Multidirectional Motion Strategy of Miniature Water Surface Robot Actuated by Single Exciter
A novel multidirectional motion strategy on the water surface based on a single exciter is proposed, and a single‐exciter single‐plate module is developed for actuation. The driving forces generation mechanism of the module is revealed from the perspective of the asymmetric surface wave field.
Haoxuan He +4 more
wiley +1 more source
Preparation of Inverse-Loaded MWCNTs@Fe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> Composites and Their Impact on Glycidyl Azide Polymer-Based Energetic Thermoplastic Elastomer. [PDF]
Pang S +5 more
europepmc +1 more source
TreeSpider: In‐Canopy Exploration With Tether‐Based Aerial Modular Arms
A tethered drone with perching arms and a 360° ring enables unprecedented maneuverability within dense forest canopies. By dynamically adjusting tether length and decoupling pitch from the frame, it navigates between branches, senses multiple trees, and interacts physically with foliage.
Luca Romanello +7 more
wiley +1 more source
Improving Mechanical Properties of Carboxyl-Terminated Polybutadiene (CTPB) Binder System Using a Cure Accelerator. [PDF]
Qu X +6 more
europepmc +1 more source
This review identifies key design considerations for insect‐inspired microrobots capable of multimodal locomotion. To draw inspiration, biological and robotic strategies for moving in air, on water surfaces, and underwater are examined, along with approaches for crossing the air–water interface.
Mija Jovchevska +2 more
wiley +1 more source
Numerical Simulation of Failure Modes of Solid Propellants with Internal Cavities Under Various Loading Conditions. [PDF]
Liu K, Yang Q, Cao L, Wang J, Cao P.
europepmc +1 more source
Degradable Magnetic Composites from Recycled NdFeB Magnets for Soft Actuation and Sensing
This work presents a degradable soft magnetic composite made from recycled NdFeB particles embedded in a gelatin‐based organogel. The material is processed into magnetic sensors and soft robotic components, which can later be dissolved in a green solvent to recover NdFeB magnetic particles.
Muhammad Bilal Khan +14 more
wiley +1 more source
Investigation of aluminum agglomeration characteristics in solid propellants with Al/Mg particle additives. [PDF]
Zhang L +5 more
europepmc +1 more source
Echinoderm‐Inspired Autonomy for Soft‐Legged Robots
Inspired by echinoderms, a modular soft robot achieves autonomous phototaxis without a central controller or explicit communication. Each limb independently adapts its actuation timing through local sensing and short‐term memory. Coordination emerges purely from physical interactions, demonstrating resilience to changes in morphology, environment, and ...
Harmannus A. H. Schomaker +2 more
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