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Spaceflight and sport science: Physiological monitoring and countermeasures for the astronaut–athlete on Mars exploration missions

Experimental Physiology, EarlyView.
Abstract Long‐duration spaceflight impacts essentially every system in the human body, resulting in multisystem deconditioning that might impair the health and performance of crewmembers, particularly on long‐duration exploration missions to Mars. In this review, we apply the sport science model of athlete monitoring, testing and training to astronauts;
Luke DeVirgiliis, Nicholas J. Goode, Kurt W. McDowell, Kirk L. English, Robert Novo, Virina Botros, Ginika Agwu, Jessica M. Scott, Lori L. Ploutz‐Snyder   +8 more
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Wrist Exoskeleton Device with a Novel Cable Drive Solution

Journal of Technical Education Science
This paper presents the design of a lower limb exoskeleton made for the purpose of wrist joint rehabilitation. The authors use the exoskeleton structure in order to cope with the user’s upper-limb kinematics and to provide motion to the wrist joint when the arm is in any possible spatial configuration. To reduce the inertia of the mechanical structure,
null Minh Thong NGUYEN, null Van Hau TRAN, null Tan Hung HUYNH, null Viet Anh Dung CAI, null Thanh Tung LE   +4 more
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ATHLETIC: An exoskeleton countermeasure exercise device for resistive and plyometric training in deep‐space missions

Experimental Physiology, EarlyView.
Abstract Prolonged exposure to weightlessness leads to loss of muscle and bone mass. Therefore, astronauts on board the International Space Station (ISS) currently perform mandatory daily exercises. ISS missions usually last 6 months, and future missions will become significantly longer when going, for example, to Mars.
Jonas Böcker, Jochen Zange, Torsten Siedel, Guillaume Fau, Sebastian Langner, Thomas Krueger, Jörn Rittweger   +6 more
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A novel underactuated exoskeleton rehabilitation glove for hand flexion and extension training

Biomimetic Intelligence and Robotics
In recent years, the number of stroke patients worldwide has been steadily increasing, with approximately 70% of survivors experiencing upper limb dysfunction, particularly severe impairment of fine motor skills in the hand. This limitation significantly
Lei Zhao, Fenghe Guo, Fei Yang, Chao Li, Yufei Zhao, Jing Qu, Kun Li, Yan Liu, Lili Wang, Lingguo Bu   +9 more
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Ninety‐Seven Percent of Trials Investigating Robotic Interventions in Physiotherapy Contained Abstract Spin: A Meta‐Research Review

Cochrane Evidence Synthesis and Methods, Volume 4, Issue 2, March 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Abstract spin involves misrepresenting or misreporting study findings in the abstract of an article. The abstract is the most easily accessible part of the article and may determine if an article is read, purchased or the findings are implemented into practice.
Hilary Tier, Jana Verveer, David B. Anderson, Camila Quel De Oliveira, Nicci Bartley, Poonam Mehta, Rafael Z. Pinto, Arianne P. Verhagen, Alana B. McCambridge, Peter W. Stubbs   +9 more
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Development of a Grasshopper‐Leg‐Inspired Back‐Type Exoskeleton for the Reduction of Muscle Activation During Stoop Activities

Journal of Field Robotics, Volume 43, Issue 2, Page 739-760, March 2026.
ABSTRACT Farmers frequently suffer from musculoskeletal disorders, particularly lower back pain (LBP), mainly due to occupational ergonomic factors such as repetitive stooping and lifting. This study proposes using an exoskeleton to reduce LBP risk by providing external torque to the hip joints.
Dang Khanh Linh Le, Wei Chih Lin
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Morphological and biomechanical adaptations of larval mandibles in Trichoptera (Insecta)

Physiological Entomology, Volume 51, Issue 1, Page 85-114, March 2026.
Mandible morphology differs between predators and grazers: predators show pointed incisors, grazers sharp edges and setae. Mechanical properties depend on cuticle tanning, not elemental reinforcement. Functional mandible types reflect feeding strategies, with predators specialized for prey capture and grazers for scraping and collecting.
Patrick Below, Stanislav N. Gorb, Frank Friedrich, Wencke Krings   +3 more
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AI‐Directed 3D Printing of Hierarchical Polyurethane Foams

Advanced Science, Volume 13, Issue 8, 9 February 2026.
Digitally guided direct ink writing, combined with AI‐generated design, enables the fabrication of hierarchical polyurethane foams with tunable multiscale porosity. This approach produces architected foams featuring interconnected open‐cell networks and tailored mechanical properties, advancing the development of adaptive, high‐performance materials ...
Dhanush Patil, Jie Tian, Kun Jiang, Clarissa Westover, Sri Vaishnavi Thummalapalli, Arunachalam Ramanathan, Arpita Shome, Natalie Crutchfield, M. Taylor Sobczak, Sean Lee, Hongyue Sun, Elizabeth J. Brisbois, Hitesh Handa, Timothy E. Long, Xianqiao Wang, Kenan Song   +15 more
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Adaptive Fuzzy PID Control of Two‐DOF Pneumatic Artificial Muscle Manipulators for Leg Rehabilitation

Engineering Reports, Volume 8, Issue 2, February 2026.
Two‐degree‐of‐freedom manipulator driven by PAM. ABSTRACT Rehabilitation robots are machines that allow patients to perform practice movements and ought to be sufficiently compliant for safe human interaction. Most robots today use hydraulic systems and continually rotating servo motors, making them less suitable for rehabilitation.
Solomon Ferede Ezez, Chala Merga Abdissa, Melkamu Bekele Leza   +2 more
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Sustainable bioceramics, biopolymers, and composites for bone applications: From bench to production

International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology, Volume 23, Issue 1, February 2026.
Abstract In response to environmental challenges and primary resource scarcity, sustainable approaches that rely on recycling and reusing waste materials are becoming highly valuable and appealing options in modern society. These strategies have started being applied in biomaterials science, too, leading to the advent of new synergies between ...
Bohan Zhang, Francesco Baino
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