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Micro Elastofluidics for Tuneable Droplet Merging

Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.
This technical paper provides a proof of concept of fully flexible and stretchable microfluidic technology for tuneable droplet mixing and merging. The phenomenon is justified through theoretical, numerical and experimental studies. ABSTRACT Droplet microfluidics enables precise handling of discrete fluid volumes at the microscale, with broad ...
Uditha Roshan, Amith Mudugamuwa, Xiaoyue Kang, Prabuddha De Saram, Fariba Malekpour Galogahi, Du Tuan Tran, Lingxi Ouyang, Jun Zhang, Nam‐Trung Nguyen   +8 more
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Self‐Soldering, Stretchable and Self‐Healing Liquid Metal Elastomer Interconnections for Soft Electronics Platforms

Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.
A self‐healing and electrically conductive liquid metal elastomer enables robust self‐soldering of surface mount devices for soft electronics. Photothermally activated conductive pathways, strong pressure‐sensitive adhesion, and stable package‐integrated contacts provide high conductivity and extreme stretchability.
Su Thiri San, Ahmed Albeltagi, Mikko Nelo, Jari Juuti, Jarkko Tolvanen, Jari Hannu   +5 more
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Performance and kinematics of saltation in the limbless lizard Ophisaurus attenuatus (Squamata: Anguidae)

Phyllomedusa: Journal of Herpetology, 2017
Saltation has been observed in several species of snakes and limbless lizards, and is most often used as an escape tactic during encounters with predators.
Emma D. Wass, Gary W. Gerald
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Buckling‐Driven Linearity in Flexible Capacitive Pressure Sensors Based on a Three‐Dimensional Dual‐Pore Polyurethane Structure

Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.
A flexible pressure sensor utilizing a 3D dual‐pore polyurethane structure is developed to overcome the intrinsic trade‐off between sensitivity and linearity. By inducing sequential buckling through distinct pore sizes and shapes, the device achieves highly linear and sensitive responses across a wide pressure range.
Jae Yeong Jang, Jaemin Choi, Young Jung
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Unilateral Drop Jump Kinetics and Kinematics Differentiate Patellofemoral Pain Patients from Healthy Controls

Applied Sciences
The diagnosis of patellofemoral pain (PFP) remains imprecise due to the variable sensitivity and specificity scores of most clinical tests. More functionally relevant assessments and metrics are needed to provide better diagnostic insights. A total of 33
Germari Deysel, Mariaan van Aswegen, Mark Kramer   +2 more
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Learning Highly Dynamic Skills Transition for Quadruped Jumping Through Constrained Space

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
A quadruped robot masters dynamic jumps through constrained spaces with animal‐inspired moves and intelligent vision control. This hierarchical learning approach combines imitation of biological agility with real‐time trajectory planning. Although legged animals are capable of performing explosive motions while traversing confined spaces, replicating ...
Zeren Luo, Jiahui Zhang, Yimin Han, Ji Ma, Minghao Lu, Ioannis Havoutis, Peng Lu   +6 more
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Stable Imitation of Multigait and Bipedal Motions for Quadrupedal Robots Over Uneven Terrains

Advanced 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, Yinzhao Dong, Ji Ma, Peng Lu   +3 more
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Kinesiophobia Affect Postural Control Strategies During Jump Landing in Athletes With Chronic Ankle Instability: A Cross‐Sectional Study

Health Science Reports
Background and Aims Altered postural control has been observed in chronic ankle instability (CAI). Kinesiophobia (fear of re‐injury) has been identified as a factor influencing postural stability.
Sarah Jafari, Sedigheh Sadat Naimi, Zahra Ebrahimabadi, Marzieh Mortezanejad, Reihaneh Aakary kachoosangy, Sanaz Shanbehzadeh   +5 more
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Strong‐Magnetic Flexible Composites for Magnetically Responsive Soft Robots

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
This perspective provides an overview of the performance mechanisms, preparation methods, and applications of strong magnetic flexible composite materials in soft actuators (such as gripping, movement, and sensing), and further explores current opportunities and challenges.
Wenwen Li, Shuai Liu, Xinyi Wang, Xinglong Gong, Shouhu Xuan   +4 more
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Prevalence of Neuromuscular Deficiencies Associated With Non-Contact Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury in Healthy Collegiate Student-Athletes

Physical Treatments, 2019
Purpose: Identifying lower extremity defects during high impact activity, such as landing, especially in young athletes who play team sports, could help to prevent non-contact lower extremity injuries.
Hemn Mohammadi, Saeed Ghaeeni
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