Recent Advances of Slip Sensors for Smart Robotics
This review summarizes recent progress in robotic slip sensors across mechanical, electrical, thermal, optical, magnetic, and acoustic mechanisms, offering a comprehensive reference for the selection of slip sensors in robotic applications. In addition, current challenges and emerging trends are identified to advance the development of robust, adaptive,
Xingyu Zhang +8 more
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Thermoelectric Figure-of-Merit of Fully Dense Single-Crystalline SnSe
Pai-Chun Wei +20 more
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Accurate and simple measurement of power generation efficiency and figure of merit of thermoelectric modules based on optical heating and non-contact temperature detection methods. [PDF]
Nakamura N +5 more
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3D‐Printed Dual‐Doped Ag2Se‐Based Thermoelectric Films With Enhanced Thermal Stability
Sb–Se dual doping enhances the thermal stability of Ag2Se‐based thermoelectric systems. The compositionally tuned nano‐ink is printed into flexible films by direct ink writing (DIW), retaining improved thermoelectric properties after annealing up to 400°C.
Ahasun Habib Hridoy +8 more
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1200V 4H-SiC MOSFET with a High-K Source Gate for Improving Third-Quadrant and High Frequency Figure of Merit Performance. [PDF]
Li M, Qiu Z, Li T, Kang Y, Lu S, Hu X.
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Upscaling Pulsed Laser Fragmentation in Liquids by Advanced Free‐Flow Setups
Advanced flow setups providing thin colloid films are introduced to upscale pulsed laser fragmentation in liquids for sustainable nanoparticle synthesis. Their potential is demonstrated by yielding remarkably small ZnO nanoparticles of <7 nm. Numerical simulations complement the study, revealing that the superior performance can be attributed to ...
Jan Lino Kricke +5 more
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Enhancement of the thermoelectric figure of merit in the Dirac semimetal Cd3As2 by band-structure and -filling control. [PDF]
Kriener M +4 more
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Programmable Pneumatic Actuator System for a Bioinspired Artificial Colon
A modular soft robotic colon simulator driven by programmable pneumatic actuation is developed to mimic physiological and pathological‐like motility patterns of the large intestine. Finite element–guided design and distributed control enable anatomically realistic deformation for peristalsis, segmentation, and mass movements, supporting capsule ...
Andrew Bickerdike +6 more
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Microfabrication of Soft Millirobots Propelled by Low Voltage Electrohydraulic Actuators
Manual layer‐by‐layer assembly is replaced by wafer‐level MEMS batch fabrication for compliant polymer‐based electrohydraulic actuators. The microfabricated devices integrate sacrificially defined microcavities, Parylene‐C‐sealed inlets, and multilayer polymer–metal films.
Shai Shmulevich +2 more
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Exceptional figure of merit achieved in boron-dispersed GeTe-based thermoelectric composites. [PDF]
Jiang Y +13 more
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