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Compliant Pneumatic Feet with Real‐Time Stiffness Adaptation for Humanoid Locomotion

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
A compliant pneumatic foot with real‐time variable stiffness enables humanoid robots to adapt to changing terrains. Using onboard vision and pressure control, the foot modulates stiffness within each gait cycle, reducing impact forces and improving balance. The design, cast in soft silicone with embedded air chambers and Kevlar wrapping, offers durable,
Irene Frizza, Hiroshi Kaminaga, Philippe Fraisse, Gentiane Venture   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Impact of Different Building Roof Types on Hydrological Processes at the Urban Community Scale

Hydrology
As urbanization accelerates and urban hydrological cycles evolve, roof typology emerges as a pivotal role in water retention capacity and drainage efficiency. To systematically evaluate the influence of various roof types on urban hydrological processes,
Chaohui Chen, Hao Hou, Yongguo Shi, Ping Zhao, Yao Li, Yong Wang, Yindong Zhang, Tangao Hu   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Assessing the photovoltaic potential of flat roofs: insights from the analysis of optimised array arrangements [PDF]

, 2018
PV installations on flat roofs offer a wide range of design options, which are usually neglected in urban-scale assessments as these typically assume horizontal or other fixed arrangements.
Aguacil Moreno, Sergi, Andersen, Marilyne, Legrain, Adrien, Peronato, Giuseppe, Rey, Emmanuel, Vitali, Sylvain   +5 more
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Comparative Analysis of Energy Demand and CO2 Emissions on Different Typologies of Residential Buildings in Europe [PDF]

, 2019
The building sector accounts for one third of the global energy consumption and it is expected to grow in the next decades. This evidence leads researchers, engineers and architects to develop innovative technologies based on renewable energies and to ...
Botargues, Teresa, Cabeza, Luisa F., Coma Arpón, Julià, Gimbernat, Toni, Gracia Cuesta, Alvaro de, Maldonado, José Miguel   +5 more
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Multifunctional Gelatin‐Based Smart Films Integrating Thermochromic Encryption, Temperature‐Regulated Photothermal Management, Reprocessability, and Biodegradability for Sustainable Applications

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
Multifunctional gelatin films synergizing thermochromic encryption, self‐regulating photothermal management, and closed‐loop recyclability offer sustainable solutions for intelligent packaging. ABSTRACT Multifunctional gelatin‐based smart films are engineered by incorporating hyperbranched polyglycerol (HBPG) as a plasticizer, dialdehyde β‐cyclodextrin
Yuehong Zhang, Chen Yang, Langlang Dai, Leipeng Liu, Vijay Kumar Thakur   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Sustainable Roofs for Buffalo Schools [PDF]

, 2007
The Buffalo public school system, currently in the midst of a ten year, 1.1 billion dollar reconstruction project, has a unique opportunity to create sustainable, high performance schools.
Zemrac, Andrew
core   +1 more source

Deformation Driven Suction Cups: A Mechanics‐Based Approach to Wearable Electronics

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
Deformation‐driven suction cups enable robust, reversible adhesion of wearable electronics to human skin spanning wide mechanical compliance, without adhesives or tight straps. By integrating mechanics modeling, experiments, and contact mechanics theory, this work reveals how cup geometry, substrate compliance, and interfacial adhesion govern suction ...
Seola Lee, Andrew Akerson, Roham Pardakhtim, Ehsan Hajiesmaili, Kevin Rhodes, Zidong Li, Andrew Stanley, Amirhossein Amini, Daniele Piazza, Chiara Daraio, Tianshu Liu   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Thermal performance of domed roof in air-conditioned spaces

Energy and Built Environment
Due to their thermal performance, domed roofs are one of the passive solutions that affect energy consumption in buildings. The thermal performance of domed roofs has been investigated in many naturally ventilated spaces.
Ibrahim Reda, Raouf N. AbdelMessih, Mohamed Steit, Ehab M. Mina   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Energy Impact in Buildings of Vegetative Solutions for Extensive Green Roofs in Temperate Climates

Buildings, 2016
Many bibliographical studies have highlighted the positive effects of green roofs as technological solutions both for new and renovated buildings. The one-year experimental monitoring campaign conducted has investigated, in detail, some aspects related ...
Benedetta Barozzi, Alice Bellazzi, M. Cristina Pollastro   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Dual‐Responsive Yarn‐Based Artificial Muscles for Adaptive Thermal Management

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
Inspired by the conscious movements of skeletal muscle, a novel hybrid yarn‐based artificial muscle (HYAM) coupling moisture actuation with controllable recovery is developed. This unique design increases actuation stroke by 128% and shortens recovery time by 91%. This unique design enhances the actuation stroke by 128% and reduces the recovery time by
Mengjiao Pan, Xiaohui Zhang, Jinhao Xu, Ziqi Li, Junjie Wang, Qirui Zhang, Yi Liu, Hongfei Yang, Kinor Jiang, Albert Chan, Yucan Peng, Dahua Shou   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source