Soft Actuators Integrated with Control and Power Units: Approaching Wireless Autonomous Soft Robots
Soft robots exhibit significant development potential in various applications. However, there are still key technical challenges regarding material improvement, structure design and components integration. This review focuses on the development and challenge of soft actuators, power components, and control components in untethered intelligent soft ...
Renwu Shi, Feifei Pan, Xiaobin Ji
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A Computational Framework for the Design and Mechanical Assessment of Biodegradable Airway Stents: Interaction with Rabbit Tracheal Tissue and Preliminary In Vivo Observations. [PDF]
Ayechu-Abendaño A +7 more
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A Superlubricated Magnetically Steerable Microcatheter with Integrated Optical and Fluidic Channels
A magnetically steerable microcatheter with integrated optical and fluidic channels is developed for multifunctional navigation in tortuous anatomical environments. A surface‐grafted hydrogel coating enables low‐friction actuation. The device demonstrates stable light and fluid delivery during magnetic manipulation, offering a compact platform for ...
Yuntian Du +5 more
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Correction of nostril contour with a recoil graft inserted through a lateral approach. [PDF]
Rahmaty B, Sadeghi H.
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This work presents a state‐adaptive Koopman linear quadratic regulator framework for real‐time manipulation of a deformable swab tool in robotic environmental sampling. By combining Koopman linearization, tactile sensing, and centroid‐based force regulation, the system maintains stable contact forces and high coverage across flat and inclined surfaces.
Siavash Mahmoudi +2 more
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Histological assessment of the intramural segment in adults with an anomalous aortic origin of a coronary artery with an interarterial course. [PDF]
Verheijen DBH +13 more
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Liquid Crystalline Elastomers in Soft Robotics: Assessing Promise and Limitations
Liquid crystalline elastomers (LCEs) are programmable soft materials that undergo large, anisotropic deformation in response to external stimuli. Their molecular alignment encodes directional actuation in a monolithic structure, making them long‐standing candidates for soft robotic systems.
Justin M. Speregen, Timothy J. White
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A 1:1 matched-pair comparative study of minimally invasive elastic Poller wire augmentation vs. standard augmentative plating for hypertrophic femoral non-union after intramedullary nailing. [PDF]
Zhao J +6 more
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Here, we present a textile, wearable capacitive interface enabling multidirectional remote control by dynamically modulating electrode overlap and spacing via a freely gliding upper electrode. A forearm‐mounted prototype drives robotic and media tasks with 12–15 ms latency, maintains < 0.8% drift after 500 cycles, and remains stably functional at 90 ...
Cagatay Gumus +8 more
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