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 +5 more
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Liquid Crystalline Elastomers in Soft Robotics: Assessing Promise and Limitations
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.Liquid crystalline elastomers (LCEs) are programmable soft materials that undergo large, anisotropic deformation in response to external stimuli. Their molecular alignment encodes directional actuation in a monolithic structure, making them long‐standing candidates for soft robotic systems.
Justin M. Speregen, Timothy J. White
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Edible Pneumatic Battery for Sustained and Repeated Robot Actuation
Advanced Science, EarlyView.This work presents an edible energy source and valve system to power soft, pneumatically driven edible robots. A chemical reaction between sodium bicarbonate and citric acid generates carbon dioxide gas, and a pressure‐triggered edible valve enables self‐repetitive motion of the edible actuator.
Bokeon Kwak +5 more
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Advanced Science, EarlyView.This study presents a 3D‐printed carrier for the slow release of insect pheromones. Reinforced by lignosulfonate and Fe³⁺ coordination in a cellulose acetate matrix, it enables sustained release for up to six weeks with remarkable trapping efficacy. Featuring soil degradability and recyclable re‐printing capability, this carrier provides a sustainable ...
Teng Wang +6 more
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Failure Mechanisms and Changes in Load-Bearing Capacity of Sinusoidal Corrugated Girders Under Fatigue and Static Loading. [PDF]
Materials (Basel)Śledziewski K, Górecki M.
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Advanced Science, EarlyView.Recent advances in materials and device engineering enable continuous, real‐time monitoring of muscle activity via wearable and implantable systems. This review critically summarizes emerging technologies for tracking electrophysiological, biomechanical, and oxygenation signals, outlines fundamental principles, and highlights key challenges and ...
Zhengwei Liao +4 more
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Investigation on Bridging Defects in 3D-Printed Polylactic Acid Beams Using Fused Filament Fabrication. [PDF]
Polymers (Basel)He H, Zhu Z, Zhang YX, Yang RC.
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Atomistic Understanding of 2D Monatomic Phase‐Change Material for Non‐Volatile Optical Applications
Advanced Science, EarlyView.Antimony is a promising monatomic phase‐change material. Scaling down the film thickness is necessary to prolong the amorphous‐state lifetime, but it alters the optical properties. The combined computational and experimental study shows that, as thickness decreases, the extinction coefficient and optical contrast are reduced in the near‐infrared ...
Hanyi Zhang +10 more
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A Linearly Deformable Pneumatic Scalable Microgripper for Universal Mid‐Air Micromanipulation
Advanced Science, EarlyView.This work presents a fully 3D printed soft microgripper capable of active adhesion control through a pneumatic system. Its modular design can reach a high adhesion switching ratio of 373 and free release of micro‐objects at 100 μm$\umu \rm {m}$ dimension.
Jiawei Yi +3 more
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Buckling Analysis of Extruded Polystyrene Columns with Various Slenderness Ratios. [PDF]
Polymers (Basel)Yoshihara H +3 more
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