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A Multimode Soft Robot Based on a Single Braided Tube
Advanced Intelligent Systems, EarlyView.This study introduces a novel soft multimode robot based on a single braided tube directly formed and actuated by SMA wires with distinct initial configurations. By combining contraction, elongation, and bending deformations, the robot achieves straight crawling, turning, inchworm crawling, and rolling without additional actuators.
Zhenhao Jia, Jiayao Ma, Yan Chen
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Biochar, 2023 Highlights Cattle dung can be effectively managed through vermicomposting Biochar showed both positive and negative effects on earthworms’ performance 5% biochar addition promoted compost quality by stimulating earthworms’ activity Higher doses of ...
Yupeng Wu +6 more
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Towards a method for the economic evaluation of environmental indicators in UK Integrated Arable Farming Systems [PDF]
, 1999 Integrated Arable Farming Systems (IAFS), which involve a reduction in the use of off-farm inputs, are attracting considerable research interest in the UK.
Bailey, Alison +4 more
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Multimodal Locomotion of Soft Robots
Advanced Intelligent Systems, EarlyView.This review comprehensively surveys recent advances in multimodal locomotion within soft robotics. Typical locomotion modes are summarized and categorized. Furthermore, the underlying mechanisms enabling multimodal locomotion are discussed and classified into three primary categories: active control‐based, reconfiguration‐based, and environment ...
Zihao Yuan +4 more
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A comparison of mustard, household detergent and formalin as vermifuges for earthworm sampling
Fauna NorvegicaThe efficiencies of three vermifuges (household detergent, mustard and formalin) in extracting earthworms were compared in a pasture in western Norway.
Gaute Bø Grønstøl +2 more
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Improved Performance of Soil Microbial Fuel Cell by Adding Earthworms [PDF]
Journal of Renewable Energy and Environment, 2017 Soil microbial fuel cells (SMFCs) are expected as an application to produce sustainable energy. Here, we focused on soil ecosystems, specifically the earthworms which are known to improve soil-fertility by degrading fallen leaves or plant litter. The aim
Hiroshi Yukimoto +4 more
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30 years of hay meadow succession without fertilization: how does it affect soil and avifauna groups? [PDF]
, 2010 In the present study we investigated the effects of hay meadow succession in the brook valley system of the Drentse A Nature Reserve, in the NE of the Netherlands.
Bakker, Jan P. +5 more
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Stimuli‐Responsive Electrofluidic Nervous System for Autonomous Soft Robots
Advanced Intelligent Systems, EarlyView.A stimuli‐responsive electrofluidic nervous system (SENS) is introduced to achieve sensing, signal processing, and decision‐making using soft materials. Comprising fluidic switches and electroactive actuators, SENS enables multimodal stimuli‐responsiveness and autonomous control in soft robots.
Dip Kumar Saha +3 more
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European Journal of Biological Research, 2023 Heavy metals pose serious threats to both individuals and the environment, and there is growing global concern over potentially harmful elements. Heavy metal contamination can have a significant impact on the soil ecosystem's functioning.
Nishat Fatima, Keshav Singh
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Roots and earthworms under grass, clover and a grass-clover mixture [PDF]
, 2010 White clover has a lower root biomass and a higher abundance of earthworms than grass. This might have an impact on the ecosystem services soil structure maintenance and water regulation when white clover is introduced in a grass-clover mixture.
Bokhorst, J.G. +2 more
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