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An aesthetics of touch: investigating the language of design relating to form [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
How well can designers communicate qualities of touch? This paper presents evidence that they have some capability to do so, much of which appears to have been learned, but at present make limited use of such language. Interviews with graduate designer-
Cockton, Gilbert   +3 more
core  

From Rigid to Soft Robotic Approaches for Neuroendoscopy

open access: yesAdvanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
Robotic assistance has had minimal impact on deep intraventricular surgeries, where small‐scale, precision, and reduced invasiveness can contribute to improved patient outcomes. Emerging technologies in rigid, soft, and hybrid robotics are reviewed to identify the most promising mechanisms for deep brain navigation in addition to an attempt to identify
Kieran Gilday   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Stable Imitation of Multigait and Bipedal Motions for Quadrupedal Robots Over Uneven Terrains

open access: yesAdvanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
How are quadrupedal robots empowered to execute complex navigation tasks, including multigait and bipedal motions? Challenges in stability and real‐world adaptation persist, especially with uneven terrains and disturbances. This article presents an imitation learning framework that enhances adaptability and robustness by incorporating long short‐term ...
Erdong Xiao   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

An AI‐Enabled All‐In‐One Visual, Proximity, and Tactile Perception Multimodal Sensor

open access: yesAdvanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
Targeting integrated multimodal perception of robots, an AI‐enabled all‐in‐one multimodal sensor is proposed. This sensor is capable of perceiving three types of modalities, including vision, proximity, and tactility. By toggling an ultraviolet light and adjusting the camera focus, it switches smoothly between multiple perceptual modalities, enabling ...
Menghao Pu   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

In Situ Photopolymerization of Smectic B Liquid‐Crystalline Electrolytes from Mesogenic Phosphate–Diacrylate/Ionic Liquid Complexes for High‐Performance Soft Ionic Actuators

open access: yesAdvanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
A flexible liquid‐crystalline electrolyte membrane via in situ photopolymerization of a phosphate‐functionalized mesogen, ionic liquid, and diacrylate monomer is developed. The resulting smectic B (SmB)‐phase structure enables 2D ion transport with high conductivity (10−4 S cm−1).
Chengyang Liu, Masafumi Yoshio
wiley   +1 more source

Development of a flexible fabric-based variable shape actuator for enhanced multi-DoF haptic feedback

open access: yesScientific Reports
Conventional haptic feedback devices that rely on rigid components to achieve multiple degrees of freedom (DoF) often result in bulky, complex systems that hinder natural movement and increase user discomfort.
Junsang Jeon, Jun-Pil Choe, Kahye Song
doaj   +1 more source

Investigating the Effect of Pseudo-Haptics on Perceptions Toward Onomatopoeia Text During Finger-Point Tracing

open access: yesMultimodal Technologies and Interaction
With the advancement of haptic technology, the use of pseudo-haptics to provide tactile feedback without physical contact has garnered significant attention.
Satoshi Saga, Kanta Shirakawa
doaj   +1 more source

A Review on Sensor Technologies, Control Approaches, and Emerging Challenges in Soft Robotics

open access: yesAdvanced 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
wiley   +1 more source

Construction of Polymer-Stabilized Automatic MultiDomain Vertical Molecular Alignment Layers with Pretilt Angles by Photopolymerizing Dendritic Monomers under Electric Fields

open access: yesACS Omega, 2017
Won-Jin Yoon   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

A Lightweight and Affordable Wearable Haptic Controller for Robot-Assisted Microsurgery

open access: yesSensors
In robot-assisted microsurgery (RAMS), surgeons often face the challenge of operating with minimal feedback, particularly lacking in haptic feedback. However, most traditional desktop haptic devices have restricted operational areas and limited dexterity.
Xiaoqing Guo   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

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