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Numerical Modeling of Photothermal Self‐Excited Composite Oscillators

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
We present a numerical framework for simulating photothermal self‐excited oscillations. The driving mechanism is elucidated by highlighting the roles of inertia and overshoot, as well as the phase lag between the thermal moment and the oscillation angle, which together construct the feedback loop between the system state and the environmental stimulus.
Zixiao Liu, Ryan R. Rusch, Zheng Wu, Chi Chen, Pengju Shi, Hao Qiu, Ximin He   +6 more
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Harnessing Phase Separation for the Development of High‐Performance Hydrogels

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Hydrogels are indispensable for the development of next‐generation bioelectronics, soft robotics, and biomedical devices, where their mechanical properties determine performance and reliability. Among strategies to enhance hydrogel mechanics, phase separation enables controlled heterogeneity resulting in gel networks that are reinforced by ...
Yue Shao, Yiming Ma, Baihao Shao, Molly M. Stevens   +3 more
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Quantifying Structure–Property Relationships in Ferroelectric Polymers Toward High‐Performance Soft Robots

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
Here, we establish a quantitative relationship between the electrostriction coefficient (Q33) of FRPs and their interplanar spacing (d): Q33 = 100(Δd/d0+1) × Q33(s). Using this model, we fabricated high‐performance soft robots, including a biomimetic crawler (with a speed of 27 cm/s) and a butterfly (with a thrust‐to‐weight ratio of 0.71).
Ba Qin, Guotong Ding, Wanli Xing, Xiaoyu Yang, Wenxuan Li, Zhemin Chen, Shaobo Tan, Xiaoyong Wei, Zhicheng Zhang   +8 more
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A Bibliometric Analysis of Flapping Wing Instrumentation

Aerospace, 2023
There are flapping wing-style systems being developed by various institutions around the world. However, despite there being many systems that superficially appear robust, there is no viable flapping wing flying system at this time.
Alex T. Lefik, Romeo M. Marian, Javaan S. Chahl   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

In‐Process Magnetization for 3D Printing of Magnetorheological Elastomer with Heterogeneous Magnetic Profile for Anisotropic Actuation

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
Fully programmable, in‐process 3D magnetization integrated with multi‐material printing enables soft magnetic systems with precise actuation and sensing. Discrete and continuous magnetization profiles drive bending, morphing, and locomotion, demonstrated through strain‐sensing elements, dragonfly‐inspired wings, octopus‐like tentacles, and a serpentine
Phillip Glass, David Hassouna, Udena Epitawala Arachchige, Hyeon Yun Jeong, Sung Hyun Park, Daeha Joung   +5 more
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A Versatile‐Designable Framework for Active and Programmable Shape‐Morphing Soft Matter Systems: From Inverse Design to Closed‐Loop Control

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
A versatile framework integrates addressable electrothermal actuation and strain‐constraint mechanisms to construct programmable shape‐morphing soft matter systems. By combining an analytical inverse design strategy for high‐fidelity 3D surface reconstruction with deep learning‐based closed‐loop control, this approach enables zero‐energy shape locking,
Kai Liu, Peiling Xie, Ruitong Song, Banghan Liu, Rui Guo, Jiu‐an Lv   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Design and Experimental Study of a Flapping–Twist Coupled Biomimetic Flapping-Wing Mechanism

Drones
Medium and large-sized birds exhibit remarkable agility and maneuverability in flight, with their flapping motion encompassing degrees of freedom in flapping, twist, and swing, which enables them to adapt effectively to harsh ecological environments ...
Rui Meng, Bifeng Song, Jianlin Xuan, Yugang Zhang   +3 more
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Bioinspired Passive Flow Routing to Mitigate Thrombosis in Prosthetic Heart Valves and Cardiovascular Devices

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
Bioinspired passive flow routing mitigates thrombosis in cardiovascular devices by redirecting a small fraction of forward flow into stagnation‐prone regions. Inspired by avian alula and aircraft slat mechanisms, strategically placed routing channels restore washout around mechanical heart valves, reducing low‐shear exposure by four orders of magnitude
Yevgeniy Kreinin, Mark Epshtein, Yahel Talmon, Tirosh Mekler, Itay Or, Mahli Raad, Gil Bolotin, Josué Sznitman, Netanel Korin   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Receptogenesis in a Vascularized Robotic Embodiment

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
Functional augmentation of situated robots via ex novo hardware generation extends physical adaptability. Drawing inspiration from open circulatory systems for mass and function redistribution, this study presents a vascularized robotic composite exhibiting receptogenesis ‐ the on‐demand construction of sensors ‐ from internal fluid reserves based on ...
Kadri‐Ann Pankratov, Leonid Zinatullin, Hans Priks, Adele Metsniit, Urmas Johanson, Tarmo Tamm, Alvo Aabloo, Edoardo Sinibaldi, Indrek Must   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Numerical study on the aerodynamic performance of the three-dimensional wing of a jellyfish-like flyer

Frontiers in Physics, 2023
The jellyfish-like flying machine is a new development direction of the future bionic flapping-wing aircraft besides the insect-mimic and bird-mimic micro air vehicles (MAVs).
Xueguang Meng, Chengjian Deng, Dingsheng Wang, Shujie Jiang   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source