A Review on Sensor Technologies, Control Approaches, and Emerging Challenges in Soft Robotics
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.This review provides an introspective of sensors and controllers in soft robotics. Initially describing the current sensing methods, then moving on to the control methods utilized, and finally ending with challenges and future directions in soft robotics focusing on the material innovations, sensor fusion, and embedded intelligence for sensors and ...
Ean Lovett +5 more
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An integrated multi-criteria decision-making model for long-term planning of UAVs in disaster management. [PDF]
PLoS OneBakir ME, Kasimoglu F.
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Soft Actuators Integrated with Control and Power Units: Approaching Wireless Autonomous Soft Robots
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.Soft robots exhibit significant development potential in various applications. However, there are still key technical challenges regarding material improvement, structure design and components integration. This review focuses on the development and challenge of soft actuators, power components, and control components in untethered intelligent soft ...
Renwu Shi, Feifei Pan, Xiaobin Ji
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Fuzzy energy management using a chaotic model to improve fuel consumption of fuel cell-battery hybrid fixed-wing UAVs operating under uncertainty control. [PDF]
Sci RepRostami M, Habibi P, Farajollahi A.
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TreeSpider: In‐Canopy Exploration With Tether‐Based Aerial Modular Arms
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.A tethered drone with perching arms and a 360° ring enables unprecedented maneuverability within dense forest canopies. By dynamically adjusting tether length and decoupling pitch from the frame, it navigates between branches, senses multiple trees, and interacts physically with foliage.
Luca Romanello +7 more
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Research on the optimization of delivery routes for vehicles with drones under no-fly zone restrictions. [PDF]
PLoS OneMao Y, Jia G.
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Manage Flight Demand or Build Airport Capacity?
, 2016 Ryerson, Megan S, Woodburn, Amber
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Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.This review identifies key design considerations for insect‐inspired microrobots capable of multimodal locomotion. To draw inspiration, biological and robotic strategies for moving in air, on water surfaces, and underwater are examined, along with approaches for crossing the air–water interface.
Mija Jovchevska +2 more
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A laboratory-adapted and a clinical isolate of dengue virus serotype 4 differently impact <i>Aedes aegypti</i> life-history traits relevant to vectorial capacity. [PDF]
Microbiol SpectrMaraschin M +9 more
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