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Soft Magnetic Sensor Array for Amphibious Measurement of 3D Muscle Deformation Distribution for Human Motion Recognition

Advanced Intelligent Systems, EarlyView.
This article develops a soft magnetic sensor array to extract 3D and distributional muscle deformations, which has highly consistent measurements in amphibious environments, robustness to hydraulic pressure, and about 200 ms faster response than an inertial measurement unit, achieving over 98% classification accuracy and below 3% phase estimation ...
Yuchao Liu, Zihan Chen, Chuxuan Guo, Zijie Liu, Yibin Chen, Xuan Wu, Zhuo Li, Qining Wang, Jiajie Guo   +8 more
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Public opinion about tobacco control strategies and their implementation in Malaysia: a qualitative study

Discover Public Health
Aim Malaysia recently introduced new tobacco regulations such as the sale, advertising, and promotion of all smoking products, including e-cigarettes and vapes in October 2024.
Fateen Izzah Haziqah binti Parlan, Pathiyil Ravi Shankar, Palanisamy Sivanandy, Chandrashekhar T. Sreeramareddy   +3 more
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Crater Observing Bioinspired Rolling Articulator (COBRA)

Advanced Intelligent Systems, EarlyView.
Crater Observing Bio‐inspired Rolling Articulator (COBRA) is a modular, snake‐inspired robot that addresses the mobility challenges of extraterrestrial exploration sites such as Shackleton Crater. Incorporating snake‐like gaits and tumbling locomotion, COBRA navigates both uneven surfaces and steep crater walls.
Adarsh Salagame, Henry Noyes, Eric Sihite, Arash Kalantari, Alireza Ramezani   +4 more
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Shape‐Memory Alloy Torsion Strips for Soft Robotic Manipulation and Morphing

Advanced Intelligent Systems, EarlyView.
In this research, a dedicated configuration of SMA strip is proposed for soft robotic manipulation and morphing. This configuration has broad application prospects and demonstrates remarkable advantages in soft body joint operations. Mimicking invertebrates, soft robots tend to control each of their body joints to achieve the desired shape changes and ...
Changchun Wu, Hao Liu, Senyuan Lin, Yunquan Li, James Lam, Ning Xi, Yonghua Chen   +6 more
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Evaluation of designed pharmaceutical pictograms among the Malaysian population

Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health
Background: Poor medication adherence to treatment regimen and medication errors among patients are the main concerns for pharmacists. One creative way to make medical information easier to understand, improve health literacy, and be more memorable for ...
Anil Tumkur, Pravinkumar Ingle, Quinnie Ling Sze Ning, Nurul Asikin Bustamin, Tee Kai Heng, Chai Tze Leen, Ketan Hatware   +6 more
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Optical Fiber‐Based Versatile Wearable Force Myography System: Application to Human–Robot Interaction

Advanced Intelligent Systems, EarlyView.
A compact and flexible wearable force myography sensor based on optical fiber technology detects muscle activity through pressure‐induced light loss. The sensor offers high sensitivity for detecting subtle force and finger motion changes, along with excellent signal stability under dynamic and sweating conditions.
Chongyoung Chung, Heeju Mun, Seyed Farokh Atashzar, Ki‐Uk Kyung   +3 more
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Three Synchronized, Miniaturized, Wireless Inertial Measurement Unit Sensors for Automated Gait and Balance Analysis System

Advanced Intelligent Systems, EarlyView.
This study presents a compact, three IMU wearable system that enables accurate motion capture and robust gait‐feature extraction, thereby supporting reliable machine learning‐based balance evaluation. Accurate assessment of balance is critical for fall prevention and targeted rehabilitation, particularly in older adults and individuals with ...
Seok‐Hoon Choi, Ki‐Hoon Kim, Heung Jin Park, Yuna Kim, Hyunjin Lee, Yu Bin Lee, Youn Joung Kang, Sungchul Huh, Min‐Ho Seo   +8 more
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Smoking cessation behavior, nicotine addiction, and mental health among current smokers in Klang Valley, Malaysia– a cross-sectional questionnaire survey

BMC Public Health
Background Poor knowledge of smoking-related diseases is a major concern as smoking is associated with an increasing trend in smoking-related illnesses globally and in Malaysia.
G. Sri Yogaprita Gunasegran, Palanisamy Sivanandy, Pravinkumar Vishwanath Ingle, Priya Manirajan, Chandrashekhar T. Sreeramareddy   +4 more
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Degeneracy Sensing Light Detection and Ranging‐Inertial Simultaneous Localization and Mapping with Dual‐Layer Resistant Odometry and Scan‐Context Loop‐Closure Detection Backend in Diverse Environments

Advanced Intelligent Systems, EarlyView.
This paper presents a degeneracy‐aware light detection and ranging (LiDAR)‐inertial framework that enhances LiDAR simultaneous localization and mapping performance in challenging environments. The proposed system integrates a dual‐layer robust odometry frontend with a Scan‐Context‐based loop‐closure detection backend.
Haoming Yang, Liye Zhao, Xukai Ding, Wenjun Li, Kehao Qi   +4 more
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Comparative Neuromechanical Wing‐Actuation Architectures of Flapping Flight in Insects, Hummingbirds, and Robots

Advanced Intelligent Systems, EarlyView.
Natural fliers achieve remarkable aerial performance through diverse wing neuromechanical systems integrating actuation, sensing, and control. This study synthesizes neuromechanical architectures in insects and hummingbirds, identifying two key functional types‐Dual Neural‐Mechanical Oscillator and Neurally‐modulated Mechanical Oscillator‐ and ...
Suyash Agrawal, Jean‐Michel Mongeau, Bret W. Tobalske, Christopher Rahn, Bo Cheng   +4 more
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