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Autonomous Locomotion of Tensegrity Structure on Low‐Temperature Surfaces

open access: yesAdvanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
A low‐temperature responsive tensegrity structure (LRTS) is constructed by integrating low‐responsive temperature liquid crystal elastomer (LCE) cables, nonresponsive cables, and stiff rods. The low phase transition temperature of LCE is achieved by introducing a new liquid crystal mesogen.
Changyue Liu   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Waveguide Photoactuators: Materials, Fabrication, and Applications

open access: yesAdvanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
Waveguide photoactuators convert guided light into mechanical motion. Their tethered‐flexible design enables minimally invasive surgery and confined‐space robotics. This review aims to guide materials selection, device design, and system integration, accelerating the transition of waveguide photoactuators from laboratory prototypes to versatile ...
Minjie Xi   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Merging the Astrophysics and Planetary Science Information Systems [PDF]

open access: green, 2018
Michael J. Kurtz   +2 more
openalex   +1 more source

Origami‐Inspired Structural Design for Aquatic‐Terrestrial Amphibious Robots

open access: yesAdvanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
This work presents a lightweight amphibious origami robot actuated by a single shape memory alloy wire. A rigid foldable origami structure with displacement amplification enables efficient terrestrial crawling and aquatic swimming. The addition of fan‐shaped units allows controllable turning in both environments.
Weiqi Liu   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Long‐Term Elevated CO2 Improves Soil Health and Rice Yields in Paddy Fields

open access: yesAdvanced Science, EarlyView.
Combining the two longest‐running rice free‐air CO2 enrichment experiments with a global data synthesis, this study demonstrates that long‐term elevated CO2 consistently enhances soil health. In rice paddies, this improvement sustains the CO2 fertilization effect over decades.
Fan Jiang   +22 more
wiley   +1 more source

Enhancing the Ultrasonic Welding of Wood Using 3D Printed Lignin Energy Directors

open access: yesAdvanced Science, EarlyView.
Sustainable manufacturing for lightweight structures using ecofriendly materials will be key to reducing material consumption and lowering carbon footprints. Here, an approach is presented to weld wood using ultrasonic vibrations with material at the joint interface to direct energy.
Muhamad Amani   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Bioinspired Twisted Artificial Muscles with Enhanced Performance for Underwater Applications

open access: yesAdvanced Science, EarlyView.
A climbing plant‐inspired twisted artificial muscle (TAM) with a braided configuration and seal‐inspired thermal insulation enables high‐performance underwater actuation. Enhanced deformation, reduced heat dissipation, and rapid motion are validated through a bionic ray that exhibits straight and turning motions.
Jin Sun   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Shape‐Adaptive, Performance‐Programmable, Self‐Healable and On‐Demand Destructible Robotic Skin via Self‐Strengthening Dynamic Silicone

open access: yesAdvanced Science, EarlyView.
Enabled by the distinctive inter‐ and intra‐chain siloxane exchange in commercially available silicones as the dielectric layer, the omni‐adaptive robotic skin (OmniAdapt) integrates multiple advanced functionalities: programmable sensing performance via the self‐stiffening dielectric material, application as BPM sensor, shape adaptivity for electronic
Wusha Miao   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Generalized Mechanism Model for Ecosystem Hysteresis

open access: yesAdvanced Science, EarlyView.
A simplified model examines ecosystem transitions into alternative states after disturbances by leveraging positive and negative feedbacks. It identifies critical tipping points and quantifies hysteresis. Tests conducted on lakes, grasslands, and pitcher‐plant leaves align closely with empirical data and enable the prediction of recovery trajectories ...
Yanbin Hao   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

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