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Sensing-actuating integrated asymmetric multilayer hydrogel muscle for soft robotics

Microsystems & Nanoengineering
Achieving autonomously responding to external stimuli and providing real-time feedback on their motion state are key challenges in soft robotics.
Yexi Zhou, Yu Zhao, Dazhe Zhao, Xiao Guan, Kaijun Zhang, Yucong Pi, Junwen Zhong   +6 more
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Preferential Interfacial Engineering of Hydrogels via Interdigitated Nanoparticle Assembly

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Robust surface functionalization of hydrogel surfaces is performed via interdigitated metal nanoparticle assembly, inducing strong affinity with the hydrogel matrix. The partially exposed nanoparticle domains act as interfacial nanobridges that mediate both chemical and physical bonding with diverse materials, including small molecules, fluorous ...
Hyeonjin Kim, Hyeseoung Lim, Ji Min Lee, Heeyeon Kang, Yongkwon Song, Woojae Chang, So‐Jin Park, Jin Yoo, Atsushi Hozumi, Jinhan Cho, Jongkuk Ko, Sanghyuk Wooh   +11 more
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Microscale Patterning of Ultrahigh‐Viscosity Metallic‐Polymer Composites via Embedded Droplet Writing

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
A hybrid additive manufacturing platform integrates direct droplet writing of metallic composite with VAT photopolymerization to fabricate architected soft magnetic composites. This approach enables microscale patterning of high‐viscosity materials for programmable actuators, adaptive fluidic devices, and switchable adhesives, offering tunable ...
Yeowon Yoon, Jian Ni, Sungmo Park, Yang Xu, Yong Chen   +4 more
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Bioinspired Design and Experimental Validation of an Aquatic Snake Robot

Biomimetics
This article presents the design, simulation, and experimental validation of a novel modular aquatic snake robot capable of surface locomotion. The modular structure allows each unit to function independently, facilitating ease of maintenance and ...
Giovanni Bianchi, Luca Lanzetti, Daniele Mariana, Simone Cinquemani   +3 more
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Physics‐Grounded Materials Artificial Intelligence for Reliable Materials Discovery

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Physics‐Grounded Materials AI (PhysMat AI) integrates physical priors, descriptors, constraints, verification, and data infrastructure into a unified full‐stack framework, enabling reliable, interpretable, and autonomous AI‐driven materials discovery.
Yuhang Wang, Qian Wang, Seong‐Hoon Jang, Hao Li   +3 more
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Hydrogel‐Based 3D‐Printed Anthropomorphic Breast Phantom for Emulating Mechanical and Dielectric Properties of Mammary Tissue. Applications in Microwave Imaging

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
A 3D‐printable breast phantom is developed using patient‐derived MRI data and hydrogels that replicate the dielectric properties of healthy and cancerous tissues. Mechanical and dielectric characterization confirm its suitability for microwave imaging.
Carlos M. Andreu, Daniel Álvarez Sánchez‐Bayuela, Gianluigi Tiberi, Eliana Canicattì, Agostino Monorchio, Ester Vázquez   +5 more
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Charting Morphotoxicity With Complementary Embryo Models

Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
Three human embryo models of the peri‐implantation stages are exposed to a library of compounds. The (toxic) effects of the compounds are analyzed through automated image analysis pipelines. By evaluating the differential responses of the embryo models, this study underscores the importance of testing complementary embryo models to achieve robust and ...
Dorian G. Luijkx, Pauline L. Balder, Romy M. L. Verhagen, Vinidhra Shankar, Barry Jutten, Pinak Samal, Timo Rademakers, Clemens A. van Blitterswijk, Stefan Giselbrecht, Erik J. Vrij   +9 more
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An Energy-Efficient Battery Monitoring and Logging System for Agricultural Robotics with CAN Bus Integration

Environmental and Climate Technologies
This article presents the design, implementation, and evaluation of a lightweight, energy-efficient battery monitoring and logging system tailored for agricultural robotics.
Soosaar Guido, Lillerand Tormi
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Patient‐Derived 3D Heart‐On‐a‐Chip Model of Dilated Cardiomyopathy With Embedded Bead‐Based Mapping of Tissue Contractility

Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
A heart‐on‐a‐chip model of dilated cardiomyopathy is developed from patient‐derived induced pluripotent stem cells. The model recapitulates key disease phenotypes and enables functional assessment through integrated bead‐based tracking and pillar deflection measurements.
Ali Mousavi, Ludovic Mouttet, Shihao Cui, Yasaman Hekmatnia, Mehran Mottahedi, Ida Derish, Naimeh Rafatian, Mark Aurousseau, Gregor Andelfinger, Renzo Cecere, Houman Savoji   +10 more
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Vascularization of Human iPSC‐Derived Kidney Organoids Using Perfusion Culture, Pre‐Vascularized Collagen Scaffolds, and Decellularized Extracellular Matrix

Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
An integrated perfusion‐based culture platform combining pre‐vascularized collagen scaffolds, stromal vascular fraction cells, and kidney decellularized extracellular matrix promotes vascularization of human iPSC‐derived kidney organoids. The platform provides evidence of interactions between vascular networks and glomerular‐like structures and enables
Helen Kearney, Andrea Mazzoleni, Ivan Martin, Lorenzo Moroni, Manuele Giuseppe Muraro, Carlos Mota   +5 more
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