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HeaTrace: A Parametric Design‐to‐Fabrication Workflow for Thermally Programmable Soft Robots

Advanced Intelligent Systems, EarlyView.
A programmable thermal actuation workflow enables soft robots to be designed and fabricated with embedded heaters that drive multiple responses. By combining performance‐driven heater design with multimaterial fabrication, the system supports thermally triggered shape change, stiffness tuning, and thermochromic visual response, as demonstrated through ...
Naresh Kumar Thanigaivel, Thileepan Stalin, Elgar Kanhere, Aby Raj Plamootil Mathai, Konstantin Sakharov, Yong Lin, Hirusha Madhuwantha Loku Hettige, Gumawang Hiramandala, Shlomo Magdassi, Pablo Valdivia Y Alvarado   +9 more
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Hybrid vibration control using magnetorheological dampers and elastomers for civil structural

AIP Advances, 2022
A hybrid vibration control system using magnetorheological (MR) shock absorbers composed of MR dampers and MR elastomers is proposed for structural vibration. A Bouc–Wen model is developed to describe the hysteresis of the MR shock absorbers.
Chao Sheng, Hao Zhu, Lin Li
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Artificial structures for human‐machine interfaces with closed‐loop interaction

FlexMat, EarlyView.
Artificial structures bridge sensing and feedback in closed‐loop human‐machine interfaces by providing geometry‐enabled mechanical and functional programmability. This review maps the role of artificial structures in diverse sensing modalities and feedback strategies, and illustrates their integration into closed‐loop interaction systems, highlighting ...
Taiqi Hu, Taisong Pan, Siqi Chen, Yiting Zhang, Yuan Lin   +4 more
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Modelling and Simulation of an Experimental Vehicle with Magnetorheological Dampers [PDF]

, 2004
Semi-active dampers with magnetorheological fluids are a well suited alternative for the classical hydraulic dampers with controllable orifice in many application areas including automotive.
Tapavicza, M. von, Bose, L., Altmann, F., Vaculin, O.   +3 more
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Fatigue life prediction of magneto-rheological elastomers in magnetic field

Materials Research Express, 2021
Fatigue life is one of the most important characteristics of materials. Predicting fatigue life in magnetorheological elastomer (MRE) under combined and repetitive loads is an unavoidable step to increase the safety coefficient of MREs.
Seyyed Mohammad Hosseini, Mohammad Hassan Shojaeefard, Hamed Saeidi Googarchin   +2 more
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Magneto‐responsive fibers and fabrics for soft systems

FlexMat, EarlyView.
Abstract The combination of functional materials in fiber form has led to a surge in the integration of functional fibers and fabrics into soft systems that span sensing, communication, and actuation domains. A key subset is magnetic fibers and fabrics.
Hanlin Zhu, Jingxian Cui, Qingchao Fan, Zefeng Zhang, Chao Jiang, Hwa‐Yaw Tam, Yan Zhao, Zhe Wang, Zhixun Wang   +8 more
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Deterioration behavior of aged magnetorheological elastomer under harsh marine environment

eXPRESS Polymer Letters
Silicone rubber magnetorheological elastomers (SR-MREs) are increasingly recognized for their resilience in marine conditions, offering prolonged service life and durability.
Nursyafiqah Zaini, Saiful Amri Mazlan, Siti Aishah Abdul Aziz, Mohd Aidy Faizal Johari, Ubaidillah Ubaidillah, Nur Azmah Nordin, Muntaz Hana Ahmad Khairi, Megat Ahmad Kamal Megat Hanafiah   +7 more
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Magnetorheological effect in elastomers containing uniaxial ferromagnetic particles

Condensed Matter Physics, 2020
The description of the collective magnetorheological effect induced by magnetic field in magnetoactive elastomers is proposed. The condition of consistency is used between magnetic and mechanic momenta of forces exerted on magnetically uniaxial ...
V.M. Kalita, I.M. Ivanova, V.M. Loktev
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Strong‐Magnetic Flexible Composites for Magnetically Responsive Soft Robots

Advanced Robotics Research, Volume 2, Issue 5, October 2026.
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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3D Printing of Soft Robotic Systems: Advances in Fabrication Strategies and Future Trends

Advanced Robotics Research, Volume 2, Issue 5, October 2026.
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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