A codesign multiobjective optimization framework was developed to enhance the morphology and controller of a snake‐like robot driven by artificial muscles. It improved planar locomotion, agility, and power efficiency. The approach optimized link geometry and controller gains, revealing that shorter muscles near joints and longer linkages maximize ...
Ayla Valles, Mahdi Haghshenas‐Jaryani
wiley +1 more source
The evolving role and impact of patient navigators in serious illness care: a narrative review. [PDF]
Wylie JA +3 more
europepmc +1 more source
Modulus‐Switchable Miniature Robots for Biomedical Applications: A Review
Materials, robot designs, proof‐of‐concept functions, and biomedical applications of modulus‐switchable miniature robots. Miniature soft robots have shown great potential in biomedical applications due to their excellent controllability and suitable mechanical properties in biological environments.
Chunyun Wei, Yibin Wang, Jiangfan Yu
wiley +1 more source
Navigation Error Characteristics of LIO-, VIO-, and RIMU-Assisted INS/GNSS Multi-Sensor Fusion Schemes in a GNSS-Denied Environment. [PDF]
Chiang KW +7 more
europepmc +1 more source
Collision‐Resilient Winged Drones Enabled by Tensegrity Structures
Based on structures of birds such as the woodpeck, this article presents the collision‐resilient aerial robot, SWIFT. SWIFT leverages tensegrity structures in the fuselage and wings which allow it to undergo large deformations in a crash, without sustaining damage. Experiments show that SWIFT can reduce impact forces by 70% over conventional structures.
Omar Aloui +5 more
wiley +1 more source
Formation Control of Multi‐Agent System with Local Interaction and Artificial Potential Field
This article proposes a local interaction‐based formation control method for Multi‐Agent system, integrating consensus and leader‐follower strategies with a stress response mechanism—artificial potential field to reduce communication overhead and enable obstacle avoidance. Experimental results on triangular, square, and hexagonal formations confirm its
Luoyin Zhao +3 more
wiley +1 more source
Research on Reinforcement Learning-Based Autonomous Navigation and Obstacle Avoidance Methods for AGVs in Unknown Hospital Environments. [PDF]
Luo T, Hu J, Zhang B, Zhang X, Luo S.
europepmc +1 more source
An introduction for multidrive and environment‐adaptive micro/nanorobotics: design and fabrication strategies, intelligent actuation, and their applications. Various intelligent actuation approaches—magnetic, acoustic, optical, chemical, and biological—can be synergistically designed to enhance flexibility and adaptive behavior for precision medicine ...
Aiqing Ma +10 more
wiley +1 more source
Enhancing pedicle screw placement training with a visual tracking guide template in augmented reality navigation. [PDF]
Zhang P, Zhang K, Liu H, Yang X.
europepmc +1 more source
Soft Robotic Snake with Tunable Undulatory Gait for Efficient Underwater Locomotion
This study designs an underwater soft snake robot using 3D‐printed soft actuators, controlled by specific signals to generate sinusoidal undulation. Results show a positive correlation between speed and swing amplitude, with optimal performance at 2/3π phase offset, PLA tail, 1.2 voltage growth rate, and 6s undulation period achieving a maximum speed ...
Huichen Ma, Junjie Zhou, Raye Yeow
wiley +1 more source

