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Friction of granular systems: the role of solid-liquid interaction. [PDF]

Sci Rep
Miron A, Tadmor R, Multanen V, Pinkert S.   +3 more
europepmc   +1 more source

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
wiley   +1 more source

Competitive roles of plasticity, elasticity, and radiation in heat/mass transfer of Casson-Williamson-Maxwell nanofluid over a porous stretching sheet. [PDF]

Discov Nano
Kavitha R, Samikannu R, Ladu NSD.
europepmc   +1 more source

A Superlubricated Magnetically Steerable Microcatheter with Integrated Optical and Fluidic Channels

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
A magnetically steerable microcatheter with integrated optical and fluidic channels is developed for multifunctional navigation in tortuous anatomical environments. A surface‐grafted hydrogel coating enables low‐friction actuation. The device demonstrates stable light and fluid delivery during magnetic manipulation, offering a compact platform for ...
Yuntian Du, Ruokun He, Luqi Li, Hesheng Wang, Zhuo‐Chen Ma, Bing Han   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Elastic Die Technology for Spur Gear Powder Compaction: Experimental Measurements and Simulation-Based Validation. [PDF]

Materials (Basel)
Noveanu DC.
europepmc   +1 more source

Waveguide Photoactuators: Materials, Fabrication, and Applications

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
Waveguide photoactuators convert guided light into mechanical motion. Their tethered‐flexible design enables minimally invasive surgery and confined‐space robotics. This review aims to guide materials selection, device design, and system integration, accelerating the transition of waveguide photoactuators from laboratory prototypes to versatile ...
Minjie Xi, Hemin Pan, Yang Zong, Yongfeng Mei, Jizhai Cui   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluation of static friction, surface roughness and ion release of stainless steel and nickel-titanium orthodontic arch wires coated with titanium dioxide nanoparticles and silver nanoparticles: in vitro study. [PDF]

BMC Oral Health
Elsonny AM, Albelasy NF, Shamaa MS, Hammad SM.   +3 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Observation of a Dislocation-Related Interfacial Friction Mechanism in Mobile Solid $$^{4}$$ 4 He [PDF]

Journal of Low Temperature Physics, 2016
Anna Eyal, Ethan Livne, Emil Polturak
openaire   +1 more source

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

Industrial Artificial and Natural Fibers' Cutting Mechanism-A Review. [PDF]

Micromachines (Basel)
Hu S, Ma M, Wu Z, Huang Y, Jiang Q, Yang C.   +5 more
europepmc   +1 more source