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Mechanical characterization, constitutive modeling and applications of ultra-soft magnetorheological elastomers [PDF]

, 2023
Mención Internacional en el título de doctorSmart materials are bringing sweeping changes in the way humans interact with engineering devices. A myriad of state-of-the-art applications are based on novel ways to actuate on structures that respond under ...
Moreno Mateos, Miguel Ángel
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Magnetic Textiles: A Review of Materials, Fabrication, Properties, and Applications

Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.
Magnetic textiles (M‐textiles) are emerging as a programmable materials platform that merges magnetic matter with hierarchical textile structures. This article consolidates magnetic material classes, textile architectures, and fabrication and magnetization strategies, revealing structure–property–function relationships that govern magneto‐mechanical ...
Li Ke, Moses Kumi, Xiaoming Tao, Junhong Pu   +3 more
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A Design-Led, Materials Based Approach to Human Centered Applications Using Modified Dielectric Electroactive Polymer Sensors [PDF]

, 2014
This paper describes a design-led exploratory scoping study into the potential use of an industry standard dielectric electroactive polymer (DEAP) sensor for applications in assistive healthcare.
O'Connor, Niamh, Oliver, Raymond, Stevenson-Keating, Patrick, Toomey, Anne   +3 more
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Modulus‐Switchable Miniature Robots for Biomedical Applications: A Review

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
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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Theory and computation of electromagnetic fields and thermomechanical structure interaction for systems undergoing large deformations

, 2019
For an accurate description of electromagneto-thermomechanical systems, electromagnetic fields need to be described in a Eulerian frame, whereby the thermomechanics is solved in a Lagrangean frame.
Abali, B. E., Queiruga, A. F.
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Multi‐Material Additive Manufacturing of Soft Robotic Systems: A Comprehensive Review

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
This review explores the transformative role of multi‐material additive manufacturing (MMAM) in the development of soft robotic systems. It presents current techniques, materials, and design strategies that enable functionally graded and adaptive structures.
Ritik Raj, Quan‐Chen Song, Jia‐Yang Juang   +2 more
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3D Printing of Soft Robotic Systems: Advances in Fabrication Strategies and Future Trends

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
Collectively, this review systematically examines 3D‐printed soft robotics, encompassing material selections, function integration, and manufacturing methodologies. Meanwhile, fabrication strategies are analyzed in order of increasing complexity, highlighting persistent challenges with proposed solutions.
Changjiang Liu, Bin Cui, Xumin Huang, Xiaoyu (Rayne) Zheng, T. Thang Vo‐Doan, Ruirui Qiao   +5 more
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Nanocomposites with shape memory behavior based on a segmented polyurethane and magnetic nanostructures [PDF]

, 2018
Shape-memory composites based on a commercial segmented polyurethane and magnetite (Fe⁠3O⁠4) nanoparticles(NPs) were prepared by a simple suspension casting method.
Actis, Daniel Guillermo, Marcovich, Norma Esther, Meiorin, Cintia, Mendoza Zélis, Pedro, Mosiewicki, Mirna Alejandra, Soto, Guillermo Daniel   +5 more
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Morphological Analysis of Unstructured and Prestructured Magneto-rheological Elastomer

International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology, 2021
Abstract: By providing or not put on a magnetic flux, a magneto rheological (MR) elastomer becomes a very powerful and advanced smart material that could be twisted and responded hurriedly in relations of mechanical strength. They are elastomer materials with embedded iron elements in an elastomer environment.
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Miniaturized 3D Magnetic Force Sensor via Laser‐Assisted Folding and Magnetization for Enhanced Robotic Dexterity

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
To achieve 3D force sensing in confined spaces such as fingertips, we developed a laser‐assisted folding and magnetization method to fabricate miniature films with precise centripetal magnetization. The resulting compact sensor delivers high force resolution, rapid response, and long‐term stability, significantly enhancing the manipulation capabilities
Yujie Huang, Huangzhe Dai, Chengqian Zhang, Daofan Tang, Xinxin Zhang, Haonan Sun, Annan Ding, Xuebin Ni, Yizhi Zhang, Chengfeng Pan, Peng Zhao   +10 more
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