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 +3 more
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Investigation into Friction and Wear Characteristics of 316L Stainless-Steel Wire at High Temperature. [PDF]
Materials (Basel), 2022 Huang M, Fu Y, Qiao X, Chen P.
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X-ray photoelectron spectroscopic study of surface chemistry of dibenzyl-disulfide on steel under mild and severe wear conditions [PDF]
Wear tests were performed on 304 stainless steel lubricated with pure mineral oil with and without dibenzyl-disulfide. Both mild and severe wear were observed.
Wheeler, D. R.
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Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.Muscle cell‐based biohybrid robot using nanomaterials for function enhancement and neural function for biomedical applications. Biohybrid robotics, an emerging field combining biological tissues with artificial systems, has made significant progress in developing various biohybrid constructs, including muscle‐cell‐driven biorobots and microbots.
Minkyu Shin +4 more
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Influence of Braking Speed on the Friction and Wear Characteristics of High-Speed Railway Braking Materials under High Ambient Humidity Conditions. [PDF]
Materials (Basel), 2023 Ma L, Zhang M, Ding S, Ou Y.
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Modular, Textile‐Based Soft Robotic Grippers for Agricultural Produce Handling
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.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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A MXene-Based Solvent-Free Nanofluid Lubricant for Friction and Wear Reduction. [PDF]
MoleculesZhu W +8 more
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Nanoscale friction and wear of a polymer coated with graphene. [PDF]
Beilstein J Nanotechnol, 2022 Vacher R, de Wijn AS.
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Alumina bearing in gas-lubricated gyros [PDF]
Friction and wear properties of alumina bearings for use in gas-lubricated ...
Rutherford, J. L., Swain, W. B.
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Top‐Down Fabricated Wood‐Derived Pressure and Strain Sensors: A Review
Advanced Science, EarlyView.This review focuses on wood‐derived pressure/strain sensors fabricated via top‐down strategies. It analyzes wood's structural composition, examines processing techniques, discusses sensor types and sensing mechanisms, and reviews existing research. The article concludes with future directions for enhancing performance and scalability.
Yi Ren +8 more
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