Using Sentinel-1 satellite imagery to quantify oil palm cultivation: A case study from Cameroon. [PDF]
Chalmers C +4 more
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A miniaturized soft optical sensor that uses thin film color tuning enables real‐time 3D shape‐sensing from a single red–green–blue (RGB) signal. When integrated into a soft robot, it enables closed‐loop control and autonomous navigation in a phantom lung environment without the need for onboard electronics, achieving sub‐millimeter accuracy through ...
Frank Juliá Wise +6 more
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Pollution Characteristics, Sources, and Health Risks of Organochlorine Pesticides and Polychlorinated Biphenyls in Oviductus Ranae from Northern China. [PDF]
Tang S +5 more
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Pak Biawak, a necrobot, embodies an unusual fusion of biology and robotics. Designed to repurpose natural structures after death, it challenges conventional boundaries between nature and engineering. Its movements are precise yet unsettling, raising questions about sustainability, ethics, and the untapped potential of biointegrated machines.
Leo Foulds +2 more
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A Canine Musculoskeletal Robot for Investigating Biomechanical Functions During Locomotion
In this study, a dog limb musculoskeletal robot was developed using thin McKibben artificial muscles to investigate the effects of the dog's musculoskeletal structure on walking. Walking experiments were conducted in both indoor and outdoor environments, suggesting that the flexible structure of the dog's shoulders contributes to an increase in stroke ...
Hana Ito +6 more
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Comprehensive analysis of the flavor volatiles and quality characteristics of ginseng products via GC × GC-TOF-MS, aroma profiles and multivariate statistics. [PDF]
Li J +7 more
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Modular, Textile‐Based Soft Robotic Grippers for Agricultural Produce Handling
This article introduces textile‐based pneumatic grippers that transform simple textiles into robust bending actuators. Detailed experiments uncover how cut geometry and fabric selection shape performance. Successful handling of fragile agricultural items showcases the potential of textile robotics for safe, scalable automation in food processing and ...
Zeyu Hou +4 more
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Failure Behavior in Mechanical Testing of Two Plywood Products Distributed in Korea
The structural performance was tested for two plywood products distributed in South Korea: Plywood for roof (RP) and plywood for concrete form (CP), in accordance with ASTM standards.
In-Hwan Lee +4 more
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Unlocking the Value of Birch Bark: Betulin as a Sustainable Additive for Advancing Cellulosic Material Performance. [PDF]
Córdova A.
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