Piezoelectric Thin-Film Actuator for Dynamic Tuning of Micro-Optical Cavities. [PDF]
Tan D +8 more
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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
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Toward the Advancement of Soft Pneumatic Rotary Actuators: A Comprehensive Design Review. [PDF]
Kiani Harchegani E, Valentinčič J.
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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
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Comparative Analysis of High-Torque-Density Permanent Magnet Motors Having Similar Slot and Pole Numbers for Humanoid Robot Applications. [PDF]
Bi K, Chen Z, He T.
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Information Transmission Strategies for Self‐Organized Robotic Aggregation
In this review, we discuss how information transmission influences the neighbor‐based self‐organized aggregation of swarm robots. We focus specifically on local interactions regarding information transfer and categorize previous studies based on the functions of the information exchanged.
Shu Leng +5 more
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HydroAir: An Air-Propelled Surface Vehicle for Autonomous Navigation and 3D Reconstruction in Shallow and Obstacle-Rich Aquatic Environments. [PDF]
Honório LM +5 more
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This article introduces a soft wearable eyelid sling device incorporating a hydraulic soft artificial muscle (SAM) for achieving complete closure of an eyelid. The SAM is driven by a cam mechanism that provides a displacement profile closely matched with those of a healthy eyelid.
Patrick Pruscino +7 more
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Remote-Controlled Microfluidic Platform for Real-Time Detection of Multiple Mycotoxins on Chip. [PDF]
Liu J +6 more
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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
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