Electrostatic Actuation Induces Competing Adhesion and Vibration Regimes at Fingertip Contact
Electric fields modulate fingertip–surface contact to create artificial touch sensations. The mechanisms underlying electrostatic friction, however, remain unclear. Direct imaging and friction measurements under oscillating electric fields showed that adhesion dominates at high frequencies, while vibration contributes substantially at the lower ...
Celal Umut Kenanoglu +2 more
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A Study on the Evolution of Subsequent Yield Surfaces for Ductile Cast Iron Under Different Pre-Deformation Loading Conditions. [PDF]
Huang S, Qin S, Pang J.
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A Two‐Stage Characterization Pipeline and Open‐Source Framework for Reproducible Tactile Sensing
The same soft tactile sensor returns different numbers when embodied in different robots. This is an Embodiment Gap that no shared framework currently captures transparently. A two‐stage characterization pipeline, paired with a FAIR open‐source digital datasheet, decouples intrinsic sensor behavior from embodiment effects and condenses cross‐laboratory
Matteo Lo Preti +6 more
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Energy absorption and rebound behavior of 3D-printed TPU lattice structures. [PDF]
Wu Y, Wang L, Yi Z, Su Q, Qin Y, Cui B.
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An embodied codesign framework for smart footwear is presented, jointly tuning lattice mechanics and sensing for personalized plantar pressure monitoring. By integrating pneumatic sensing within 3D‐printed lattice soles, the system achieves accurate real‐time centre‐of‐pressure tracking with reduced sensor count and energy demand, demonstrating how ...
Fengyu Zhong +3 more
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A Modified Polynomial Hysteretic Model for Asymmetric Vertical Hysteretic Behavior of Inclined Rubber Bearings. [PDF]
Li Z, Chen Y, Xiao Z, Liu B.
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Omnidirectional Shape Proprioception for Untethered Shape Memory Alloy‐Driven Soft Robotic Arms
A lightweight, modular soft robotic arm employs SMA actuation and a multi‐Hall‐magnet sensing system to achieve accurate omnidirectional shape proprioception. Each 35 g segment enables scalable assembly, while robust proprioception supports versatile navigation and manipulation in complex, unstructured environments.
Yiming Ouyang +7 more
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Cry2 prompts clock oscillation and temporomandibular joint homeostasis under mechanical loading. [PDF]
Li C +8 more
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Natural Aging of Biomaterials in Ambient and Physiological Environments
Biomaterials used in biomedical applications can change their physical properties over time, even under ambient and physiological conditions. This review highlights key studies on the natural aging of materials ranging from soft hydrogels to metals and ceramics, emphasizing how time‐dependent changes influence function and performance.
Shuyu Zhang, Anne E. Staples
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Axial Hysteretic Mechanical Characteristics of Wire Rope Isolators and Parameter Identification with a Novel Algebraic Closed-Form Model. [PDF]
Mei G +6 more
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