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Model-Based Angular Scan Error Correction of an Electrothermally-Actuated MEMS Mirror

Sensors, 2015
In this paper, the actuation behavior of a two-axis electrothermal MEMS (Microelectromechanical Systems) mirror typically used in miniature optical scanning probes and optical switches is investigated.
Hao Zhang, Dacheng Xu, Xiaoyang Zhang, Qiao Chen, Huikai Xie, Suiqiong Li   +5 more
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Dynamic Response Analysis of an Immersed Electrothermally Actuated MEMS Mirror

Actuators, 2023
MEMS mirrors have a wide range of applications, most of which require large field-of-view (FOV). Immersing MEMS mirrors in liquid is an effective way to improve the FOV.
Tailong Liu, Teng Pan, Shuijie Qin, Hui Zhao, Huikai Xie   +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, Jaehyun Jang, Hyeonseo Kim, Inyoung Choi, Steve Park, Seongjun Park   +5 more
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Electrothermally controlled origami fabricated by 4D printing of continuous fiber-reinforced composites

Nature Communications
Active origami capable of precise deployment control, enabling on-demand modulation of its properties, is highly desirable in multi-scenario and multi-task applications.
Yaohui Wang, Haitao Ye, Jian He, Qi Ge, Yi Xiong   +4 more
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FiN‐Kiri: Fabric‐Based Inflatable Kirigami Actuator for Multimodal Soft Robots

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
This study introduces a type of inflatable fabric‐based kirigami actuator capable of performing bending motion. The actuator is utilized as soft grippers, a crawling robot and a swimming robot. The crawling robot demonstrated extraordinary motion capabilities, such as moving forward, turning and navigating a narrow tunnel.
Yang Yu, Yupei Zhang, Yanqi Yin, Yehui Wu, Jinyao Zhang, Ruiyu Bai, Jiaqiang Yao, Kewei Su, Chenyi Yu, Zhicheng Tian, Naipeng Li, Zhuang Zhang, Bo Li   +12 more
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Multidimensional and Multifunctional Laser‐Induced Graphene (LIG) for Point‐of‐Care and Wearable Biosensing, Theranostics, and Bioactive Interfaces Toward Personalized Healthcare and Regenerative Medicine

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
Multidimensional laser‐induced graphene (LIG) spanning from 0D to 3D architectures is comprehensively reviewed for multifunctional biomedical platforms, including biosensing, theranostics, and bioactive interface applications, which highlights its potentials for point‐of‐care diagnostics, wearable health monitoring, smart drug delivery, and tissue ...
Li Zhang, Yurou Yuan, Xiaohong Ding, Wing Cheung Mak   +3 more
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Capillary Microvalve Actuation Using Thermal Expansion of Trapped Air Bubble

Proceedings, 2018
In this study, we demonstrate a compact actuation mechanism of a silicon capillary stop microvalve, based on electrothermal expansion of a trapped air bubble in a chamber.
Ujjal Barman, Paolo Fiorini, Liesbet Lagae, Benjamin Jones   +3 more
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Low‐Voltage Soft Actuators for Interactive Human–Machine Interfaces

Advanced Intelligent Systems, 2022
Soft electrical actuators driven by low voltages are promising for interactive human–machine interfaces (iHMI) applications including executing orders to complete various tasks and communicating with humans.
Shaohua Chen, Matthew Wei Ming Tan, Xuefei Gong, Pooi See Lee   +3 more
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A Review of Research Progress on Liquid Metal-Driven Underwater Soft Robotics

水下无人系统学报
With the rapid advancement of key technologies in soft robotics, liquid metals have emerged as a focus in this field due to their unique properties, including low melting point, high electrical conductivity, superior thermal conductivity, and excellent ...
Yueyao CAI, Shenlong WANG
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Photo‐Induced Stepwise Liquid Crystal Phase Transition Enabled by Hydrazone Photoswitch

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
A judiciously designed bistable hydrazone photoswitch enables a photo‐induced stepwise “order‐disorder” phase transition in liquid crystals. The linear‐to‐bent isomerization disrupts molecular packing, allowing precise tuning of phase transition temperatures.
Shijie Liu, Yuxin Zhou, Junwen Chen, Yexin Wang, Yiqiu Lv, Panjie Wang, Wenqi Yu, Gege Meng, Jiayi Yu, Chunhua Lin, Guo‐Hua Hu, Ruochen Lan   +11 more
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