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Design and Implementation of a Three-Segment Tendon-Driven Continuum Robot with Variable Stiffness for Manipulation in Confined Spaces. [PDF]

Biomimetics (Basel)
Weng Z, Sha L, Chen Y, Fan B, Li L, Liu B.   +5 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Design Optimization of Soft Fabric Pneumatic Actuators

Advanced Intelligent Systems, EarlyView.
This study presents a systematic optimization framework for elongating and bending fabric‐based soft pneumatic actuators. After a preliminary design‐space reduction, the framework minimizes energy consumption under mechanical performance constraints by integrating validated finite element modeling with statistical surrogate models. Optimal designs were
Grigorios M. Chatziathanasiou, Konstantina Tsintzira, Panagiotis Polygerinos   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

MELEGROS: Monolithic Elephant-Inspired Gripper with Optical Sensors. [PDF]

Adv Sci (Weinh)
Trunin P, Cafiso D, Nardin AB, Exley T, Beccai L.   +4 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Bronchoscopy Robot with Enhanced Flexibility and Stability via Multi‐Segment Variable Stiffness Catheter

Advanced Intelligent Systems, EarlyView.
This work presents a magnetic bronchoscopy robot with a novel multi‐segment variable stiffness catheter. This catheter can not only move flexibly in the narrow bronchi but also harden according to the need to provide support. Combined with remote wireless magnetic field drive, it provides a more precise and effective solution for biopsy of deep lung ...
Shucong Yin, Bin Huang, Shiyuan Dong, Junhao Wang, Liangshen Zhao, Yang Yang, Bingkun Bao, Hongen Liao, Fang Chen, Tianqi Huang, Boyu Zhang   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Biomimetic Artificial Muscles Inspired by Nature's Volume-Change Actuation Mechanisms. [PDF]

Biomimetics (Basel)
Kim H, Kim M, Noh Y, Jang Y.
europepmc   +1 more source

Dielectric Elastomer Actuators as Safe and Effective Tools for Mechanostimulation of Human Cells

Advanced Intelligent Systems, EarlyView.
Replicating physiological forces is crucial for realistic cell models. Dielectric elastomer actuators (DEAs) offer a soft alternative, though their high voltages raised toxicity concerns. We demonstrate that DEA stimulation causes no cell damage, cell death or cell‐cycle disruption, while activating mechanosensitive responses.
Simon Holzer, Chaimae Bahou, Noe Syfrig, Katia Monastyrskaya, Yoan Civet, Ali Hashemi Gheinani, Yves Perriard   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Cnidaria-Inspired Morphing Mechanism for Underwater Robot: A Soft Tectonics Approach. [PDF]

Sensors (Basel)
Yu Y.
europepmc   +1 more source

Small‐Scale Magnetic Peristaltic Soft Robot With Mobility and Transport Capabilities

Advanced Intelligent Systems, EarlyView.
This study introduces a miniature, untethered soft magnetic microrobot with peristaltic capabilities for both locomotion and cargo transport. Eight helically magnetized elastomeric strips deform under rotating fields (10–80 mT, 1–5 Hz), enabling movement across rods and lumina at up to 4.1 body lengths min‐¹.
Mohammad Hasan Dad Ansari, Linda Paternò, Chenjun Wu, Veronica Iacovacci, Arianna Menciassi   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Dual-Chamber One-Step Molding Actuator with Straight-Curved Crease Prismatic Design for Large-Range Motions and Structural Stability. [PDF]

Adv Sci (Weinh)
Tan Q, Chen Y, Zhou M, Tong SF, Liu S, Tong RK.   +5 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Orimura: A Novel Soft Pneumatic Actuator

IEEE Access
Zinat Tasneem, Koichi Oka
openaire   +1 more source