This study presents an automated system integrating a capillary force gripper and machine learning‐based object detection for sorting and placing submillimeter objects. The system achieved stable and simultaneous manipulation of four object types, with an average task time of 86.0 seconds and a positioning error of 157 ± 84 µm, highlighting its ...
Satoshi Ando +4 more
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Phytochemistry and insecticidal activity of six local plant extracts against Sitotroga Cerealella (Oliv.) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) in stored wheat. [PDF]
Salman AMA, Abdeen NM, Ahmed FS.
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This article reviews the current state of bioinspired soft robotics. The article discusses soft actuators, soft sensors, materials selection, and control methods used in bioinspired soft robotics. It also highlights the challenges and future prospects of this field.
Abhirup Sarker +2 more
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Genome-wide identification and characterization of polygalacturonase gene family in linseed (Linum usitatissimum L.) and comparative expression in its wild relative (Linum bienne) upon bud fly infestation. [PDF]
Singh CM +6 more
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Magnetic soft robots offer promise in biomedicine due to their wireless actuation and rapid response, but current fabrication methods are complex and have limited cellular compatibility. A new, contactless bioassembly strategy using hydrodynamic instabilities is introduced, enabling customizable, centimeter‐scale robots.
Wei Gao +5 more
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TSWV Infection Differentially Reshapes the Symbiotic Microbiome of Two <i>Frankliniella</i> Thrips Species. [PDF]
Mandal E +3 more
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Crater Observing Bioinspired Rolling Articulator (COBRA)
Crater Observing Bio‐inspired Rolling Articulator (COBRA) is a modular, snake‐inspired robot that addresses the mobility challenges of extraterrestrial exploration sites such as Shackleton Crater. Incorporating snake‐like gaits and tumbling locomotion, COBRA navigates both uneven surfaces and steep crater walls.
Adarsh Salagame +4 more
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Season over plant sex: drivers of leaf damage and plant defence in a dioecious Mediterranean shrub. [PDF]
Valdés-Correcher E +5 more
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This article introduces a fully 3D‐printed, electronics‐free sensory system for a six‐legged soft robot, enabling adaptive responses such as obstacle detection and directional changes using pneumatic logic gates. The design demonstrates efficient, robust operation through rapid sensor feedback and autonomous functionality, highlighting new ...
Philipp Auth +6 more
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Constant herbivory rates and plant-herbivore interactions along a resource availability gradient in South African fynbos. [PDF]
Neu A +6 more
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