Haptic Perception via the Dynamics of a Flexible Body Inspired by an Ostrich's Neck
Inspired by avian anatomy, this study uses a flexible robotic neck to investigate haptic perception driven by musculoskeletal dynamics. By applying physical reservoir computing, the robot encodes external force interactions into its body dynamics, allowing effective object classification.
Kazashi Nakano +3 more
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Vivid illusions and realtime feedback in VR-improved motor imagery and motivation of stroke patients with impaired motor imagery. [PDF]
Xiao Y +8 more
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This review explores how shape‐changing structures—origami, bistable, and laminate structures—enable multifunctionality in soft robotics and metamaterials. Starting from structural design, it examines core principles, real‐world applications, and ongoing challenges.
Lingchen Kong, Yaoyao Fiona Zhao
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Embodiment and Psychological Health in Adolescence: 1. Development and Validation of a Brief 12-item Questionnaireto Measure the Experience of Embodiment. [PDF]
Foster L, Lundh LG, Daukantaitė D.
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A Standardized Framework for Elastomer Characterization in Soft Robotics
A unified framework addresses inconsistent elastomer property reporting which limits reproducibility and standardization in soft robotics. Systematic testing of ten elastomers (thermosetting, thermoplastic, and a covalent adaptable network) provides quasielastic mechanical properties, viscoelastic parameters, thermal stability, and processing ...
Ellen Roels +2 more
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Disability, sexuality, and 'cure' in Indra Sinha's Animal's people. [PDF]
Bhattacherjee R.
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Multimodal Locomotion of Soft Robots
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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Do Peer Support Groups Facilitate Nutrition Information Practice and Nutritional Self-Management in People Living With Type 2 Diabetes? [PDF]
McClinchy J, Dickinson A, Wills W.
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Stimuli‐Responsive Electrofluidic Nervous System for Autonomous Soft Robots
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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The socio-economic impact of robotic prosthetics: the Hannes hand case study. [PDF]
Preti S +4 more
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