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Omnidirectional Shape Proprioception for Untethered Shape Memory Alloy‐Driven Soft Robotic Arms

Advanced Intelligent Systems, EarlyView.
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, Zelin Chen, He Chen, Min Xu, Hao Yang, Wei Gao, Hu Jin, Shiwu Zhang   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Advances in flexible wearable pressure/strain sensors for motion monitoring in orthopaedic sports medicine. [PDF]

J Orthop Translat
Jin H, Wang W, Zhang G, Chen S, Tong Y, Lu D, Li J, He L, Tang X.   +8 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Design and Characterization of a Dual‐Mode Soft Robotic Flapping Propeller With Pneumatic Stiffness Modulation

Advanced Intelligent Systems, EarlyView.
A novel soft robotic propeller overcomes traditional efficiency‐flexibility tradeoffs via a hybrid pneumatic‐cable actuation strategy. This architecture enables active stiffness modulation with dual‐mode locomotion: tunable biomimetic swimming and earthworm‐inspired wriggling for confined spaces.
Jiazi Geng, Hua Shao, Yiyang Li, Lin Liang, Jinfeng Yang, Xianhong He, Fengran Xie   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Electromechanical Deformations and Bifurcations in Soft Dielectrics: A Review. [PDF]

Materials (Basel)
Su Y, Shen X, Zhao Z, Wu B, Chen W.
europepmc   +1 more source

Characterization and Selection of Contractile Actuators for Soft Robotics Operating in the Quasistatic Regime

Advanced Intelligent Systems, EarlyView.
We developed methods to characterize soft contractile actuators using force–displacement measurements in the passive state and the total force in the active state and define the operational range of thermal, electrothermal, and pneumatic muscles. A graphical method enables the selection of an actuator based on the required mechanical force–displacement
Qiong Wang, Liuyang Cheng, Jeongmin Kim, Samuel Tsai, Devin Roach, Sameh Tawfick   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Bioinspired Mechanisms and Actuation of Soft Robotic Crawlers. [PDF]

Adv Sci (Weinh)
Pan M, Liu M, Lei J, Wang Y, Linghu C, Bowen C, Hsia KJ.   +6 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Natural Aging of Biomaterials in Ambient and Physiological Environments

Advanced NanoBiomed Research, EarlyView.
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
wiley   +1 more source

Implantable Membrane Sensors and Long-Range Wireless Electronics for Continuous Monitoring of Stent Edge Restenosis. [PDF]

ACS Appl Mater Interfaces
Bateman A, He Y, Cherono C, Lee J, Ghalichechian N, Yeo WH.   +5 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Thermal Black‐Infused Polyurethane Rigid Foams: Novel Formulations Toward Higher‐Performance and More Sustainable Insulation

Journal of Applied Polymer Science, EarlyView.
Thermal black improves polyurethane foam structure and stability. It helps the foam rise smoothly while promoting the formation of smaller, more uniform cells. The foam keeps its strength and insulation performance while reducing shrinkage. Its clean production and easy processing make it a sustainable, cost‐effective option for high‐performance ...
Mihaela Mihai, Adrien Faye, Sajjad Saeidlou, Edward Norton   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Graphene Materials for Sustainable Energy Applications: A Contemporary Perspective

Carbon Energy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Graphene has garnered significant attention as a promising material with great potential for contributing to sustainable energy initiatives, such as RE100 (100% renewable energy initiative) and CF100 (100% carbon‐free initiative). This review aims to explore the potential of graphene for advancing renewable energy applications by highlighting
Niraj Kumar, Seul‐Yi Lee, Roop L. Mahajan, Soo‐Jin Park   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source