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3D Printing of Soft Robotic Systems: Advances in Fabrication Strategies and Future Trends

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
Collectively, this review systematically examines 3D‐printed soft robotics, encompassing material selections, function integration, and manufacturing methodologies. Meanwhile, fabrication strategies are analyzed in order of increasing complexity, highlighting persistent challenges with proposed solutions.
Changjiang Liu, Bin Cui, Xumin Huang, Xiaoyu (Rayne) Zheng, T. Thang Vo‐Doan, Ruirui Qiao   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Assessment of water ecological health in shallow lakes: A new framework based on water resource-environment-ecology

Ecological Indicators
In lake ecosystems, human disturbances can severely damage ecological integrity, particularly in shallow lakes. Existing research on water ecological health (WEH) assessment has often overlooked critical aspects such as water resources, water environment,
Yanru Tao, Qiujin Xu, Mingke Luo, Wenjing Dong, Yan Pang   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Dual‐Functional Ingestible Passive Capsules for High‐Throughput Intestinal Sampling with Sealed Containment and Targeted Drug Delivery

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
To address challenges in high‐throughput intestinal sampling with sealed containment and target drug delivery, we developed a dual‐functional ingestible passive capsule with a dual‐triggered control system based on pH‐response and mechanical actuation.
Libing Huang, Houyu Ling, Xizong Chen, Yufei Duan, Yu Liu, Shuntian Cai, Yandan Ren, Wenlong Li, Lei Ren, Miao Wang   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Bottleneck Problems and Countermeasures in Operation and Maintenance of Non-Point Source Pollution Ecological Treatment Projects in China

Agronomy
At present, non-point source pollution (NPSP) has overtaken point source as the most important source of water pollution in China. Ecological treatment projects (ETP) suitable for non-point source pollution have been widely recommended.
Yungeng Jiang, Jing Zhang, Xiaoxin Liu, Han Liu, Yurui Ma, Wanhui Wang, Shaoyong Lu   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Women\u27s risk perception and sexual victimization: A review of the literature [PDF]

, 2006
This article reviews empirical and theoretical studies that examined the relationship between risk perception and sexual victimization in women. Studies examining women\u27s general perceptions of risk for sexual assault as well as their ability to ...
Edwards, Katie M., Gidycz, Christine A, McNamara, John R   +2 more
core   +1 more source

Natural environments and suicide mortality in the Netherlands: a cross-sectional, ecological study [PDF]

, 2018
Background: Natural outdoor environments, such as green spaces (ie, grass, forests, or parks), blue spaces (ie, visible bodies of fresh or salt water), and coastal proximity, have been increasingly shown to promote mental health.
de Beurs, Derek, Groenewegen, Peter P., Helbich, Marco, Kwan, Mei-Po, O'Connor, Rory C.   +4 more
core   +2 more sources

TreeSpider: In‐Canopy Exploration With Tether‐Based Aerial Modular Arms

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
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, Tian Lan, Salaheldin Hassan, Maximilian Leutschafft, Erdem Ekinci, Sophie F. Armanini, Mirko Kovac, Basaran Bahadir Kocer   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Translating Ecological Integrity terms into operational language to inform societies

, 2018
It is crucial that societies are informed on the risks of impoverished ecosystem health for their well-being. For this purpose, Ecological Integrity (EI) is a useful concept that seeks to capture the complex nature of ecosystems and their interaction ...
de Juan, Silvia, Hewitt, Judi, Subida, Maria Dulce, Thrush, Simon   +3 more
core   +1 more source

Rates of agonism among female primates: a cross-taxon perspective [PDF]

, 2013
Agonism is common in group-living animals, shaping dominance relationships and ultimately impacting individual tness. Rates of agonism vary considerably among taxa, however, and explaining this variation has been central in ecological models of female ...
Altmann, Altmann, Andreas Koenig, Arnold, Asensio, Aureli, Barta, Barton, Barton, Bertram, Blumstein, Boinski, Borries, Brandon C. Wheeler, Broom, Burnham, Chancellor, Chancellor, Cheney, Clara J. Scarry, Clutton-Brock, Clutton-Brock, Clutton-Brock, Cords, Cowlishaw, Crockett, Crombie, Côté, Davies, De Ruiter, Di Bitetti, Drews, Dubois, Dubuc, Emlen, Enquist, Erhart, Felsenstein, Frank, Freckleton, Freckleton, Freckleton, Goldberg, Goss-Custard, Goss-Custard, Harcourt, Harcourt, Heesen, Hill, Hirsch, Hirsch, Hoogland, Huchard, Isbell, Isbell, IUCN, Janson, Janson, Janson, Janson, Janson, Janson, Janson, Jones, Keller, Klein, Knox, Koenig, Koenig, Koenig, Koenig, Koenig, Koenig, Korstjens, Krause, Kuester, Lee, Lu, Majolo, Marmet, Martin, Maynard-Smith, McKenna, Miller, Mitchell, Monaghan, Moore, Nicholson, Orme, Pagel, Phillips, Pruetz, Pusey, R Development Core Team, Range, Rayor, Revell, Risenhoover, Ron, Say, Sayers, Seyfarth, Silk, Sirot, Small, Snaith, Sokal, Steenbeek, Sterck, Sterck, Sterck, Strier, Sussman, Sussman, Symonds, Thouless, Tiddi, Treves, Trivers, van Hooff, van Schaik, van Schaik, Vogel, Vogel, Vogel, Vogel, Watts, Whitten, Wrangham, Wrangham, Yeager, Zinner   +131 more
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Multimodal Locomotion in Insect‐Inspired Microrobots: A Review of Strategies for Aerial, Surface, Aquatic, and Interfacial Motion

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
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, Kaushik Jayaram, Nicole Xu   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source