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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 +5 more
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Review on Ejector Efficiencies in Various Ejector Systems [PDF]
, 2014 The ejector efficiencies affect the ejector expansion systems significantly. This paper provides a literature review on ejector efficiency in various ejector systems, such as refrigeration and heat pump systems (transcritical systems and subcritical ...
Liu, Fang
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Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.Visual teach‐and‐repeat (VTR) navigation allows robots to learn and follow routes without building a full metric map. We show that navigation accuracy for VTR can be improved by integrating a topological map with error‐drift correction based on stereo vision.
Fuhai Ling, Ze Huang, Tony J. Prescott
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Ejector primary nozzle steam condensation: area ratio effects and mixing layer development
, 2014 Recent ejector simulations based on wet steam modeling give significantly different performance figures relative to ideal gas modeling, but the origins of such differences are not clear.
Malpress, Ray +3 more
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Efficiency enhancement of the ocean thermal energy conversion system with a vapor–vapor ejector
Advances in Mechanical Engineering, 2015 In this article, 20 kW ocean thermal energy conversion with a vapor–vapor ejector is newly proposed. As a vapor–vapor ejector is installed in the system, the pressure difference between the turbine inlet and outlet increases. Therefore, the amount of the
Ho-Saeng Lee +7 more
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Origami‐Inspired Structural Design for Aquatic‐Terrestrial Amphibious Robots
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.This work presents a lightweight amphibious origami robot actuated by a single shape memory alloy wire. A rigid foldable origami structure with displacement amplification enables efficient terrestrial crawling and aquatic swimming. The addition of fan‐shaped units allows controllable turning in both environments.
Weiqi Liu +5 more
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Miniaturized Magnetic Tip Design for Endoluminal Vine Robot Navigation
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.A magnetic tip mount is designed for a miniaturized 7 mm soft‐growing vine robot to enable wireless magnetic steering and onboard imaging, while preserving a 3 mm working channel. The internal–external ring magnets design balances magnetic attachment with low eversion pressure. Experiments demonstrate ±90° steering, 34 mm bending radius, and successful
Andrea Yanez Trujillo +4 more
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Functional Fibers in Soft Robotics: Advances in Material, Structural, and Systemic Tactics
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.Fiber‐form robotic systems offer a scalable pathway toward embodied intelligence in soft robotics. This review surveys functional fibers as material, structural, and systemic elements, highlighting advances in responsive materials, architectural programing, and fabrication strategies.
Joonhee Won +5 more
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VDU Steam Ejector Efficiency Studies
, 2011 Many hydrocarbon separation applications can be improved by Vacuum Distillation Unit (VDU). The relative volatility of many hydrocarbon binary pairs of components improves with lower pressure, improving the separation efficiency.
VDU Steam Ejector Efficiency Studies, Amira hp and cuti
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Innovative solar and waste heat driven ejector air conditioners and chillers [PDF]
, 2011 This paper presents the research results of innovative solar and waste heat driven ejector air conditioners and chillers, which was carried out by the Odessa State Academy of Refrigeration, Ukraine, in cooperation with National Taiwan University, Taiwan.
Huang, B. J. +2 more
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