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A Multimodal Magnetically Driven Soft Robot With Integrated Actuation‐Sensing Based on Photothermal Reprogramming Technology

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
This work reports a thermally safe, photothermally reprogrammable magnetic soft robot with its reprogramming temperature tuned to ∼39.5°C for biocompatibility. It achieves multimodal locomotion (max speed of 1.8 BL/s) and integrates liquid‐metal capacitive sensing to monitor self‐motion and detect environmental changes in simulated gastric environments,
Liu Yang, Yuliao Dong, Kangning Li, Cheng Jing, Ben Wang, Lin Xu   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Programmable Elastic Wave Control Via Mechanical‐Acoustic Interaction in Bistable Metamaterials

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
A mechanically programmable metamaterial based on mechanical‐acoustic interaction enables reconfigurable elastic wave control through bistable state switching. Spatial encoding of peak and valley states tunes band structures and transmission, achieving low‐frequency vibration suppression, waveguiding, and energy localization.
Yuanyuan Li, Yonghua Yu, Chuanqing Chen, Rui Xu, Yulong He, Xin Li, Ming‐Hui Lu, Yan‐Feng Chen   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

In‐Process Magnetization for 3D Printing of Magnetorheological Elastomer with Heterogeneous Magnetic Profile for Anisotropic Actuation

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
Fully programmable, in‐process 3D magnetization integrated with multi‐material printing enables soft magnetic systems with precise actuation and sensing. Discrete and continuous magnetization profiles drive bending, morphing, and locomotion, demonstrated through strain‐sensing elements, dragonfly‐inspired wings, octopus‐like tentacles, and a serpentine
Phillip Glass, David Hassouna, Udena Epitawala Arachchige, Hyeon Yun Jeong, Sung Hyun Park, Daeha Joung   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Intrinsic Coupling of Radiative Cooling and Triboelectric Responses in Dual‐Function ZrO2 Nanocomposites for Adaptive Thermoregulation

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
A novel nanocomposite design strategy utilizes ZrO2 to intrinsically couple passive daytime radiative cooling and triboelectric functionality within a single material platform. Fabricated via direct ink writing, the multifunctional breathable architecture provides effective sub‐ambient cooling, motion‐driven energy harvesting, and adaptive ...
Yoon Young Choi, Pranto Karua, Md Salauddin, Lili Cai   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Grasping with a soft glove: intrinsic impedance control in pneumatic actuators. [PDF]

J R Soc Interface, 2017
Paoletti P, Jones GW, Mahadevan L.
europepmc   +1 more source

Surface Energy Modulated Self‐Assembly of Percolative Gallium Nanodroplet Films for Stretchable Electronics

Advanced Electronic Materials, EarlyView.
Surface‐energy guided self‐assembly of liquid metals enables the transformation of liquid metal micro/nanodroplets into continuous perocolative films on elastomeric substrates. By tailoring interfacial energetics and wetting behavior, uniform, conductive, and stretchable films are achieved, offering scalable pathways for high‐performance soft ...
Alwar Samy Ramasamy, Gayatri Subhalaxmi, Sneha Banerjee, Mark Vailshery, Renu Raman Sahu, Sivakumar K.S, Ajisha Chathyattu, Tapajyoti Das Gupta   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Towards Real‐Time Monitoring of Soft Robotic Systems in Endoscopic Application With Ultra‐Flexible Organic Transistor‐Based Strain Sensors

Advanced Electronic Materials, EarlyView.
The integration of ultra‐flexible, all‐organic, field‐effect transistor‐based strain sensors to soft structures is reported for the development of sensorized soft robots. The envisaged application is the development of next‐generation, controllable, and observable soft robotic catheters for endoscopic applications, such as drug delivery. Mechanical and
Usama Mahmood, Andrea Bartolucci, Giulia Casula, Antonello Mascia, Lorenzo Vannozzi, Stefano Lai   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Smart Exploration of Perovskite Photovoltaics: From AI Driven Discovery to Autonomous Laboratories

Advanced Energy Materials, EarlyView.
In this review, we summarize the fundamentals of AI in automated materials science, and review AI applications in perovskite solar cells. Then, we sum up recent progress in AI‐guided manufacturing optimization, and highlight AI‐driven high‐throughput and autonomous laboratories.
Wenning Chen, Zheyu Zhang, Kelvian T. Mularso, Bonghyun Jo, Hyun Suk Jung   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Toward the Advancement of Soft Pneumatic Rotary Actuators: A Comprehensive Design Review. [PDF]

Micromachines (Basel)
Kiani Harchegani E, Valentinčič J.
europepmc   +1 more source

Smart Flexible Tactile Sensors: Recent Progress in Device Designs, Intelligent Algorithms, and Multidisciplinary Applications

Advanced Intelligent Discovery, EarlyView.
Flexible tactile sensors have considerable potential for broad application in healthcare monitoring, human–machine interfaces, and bioinspired robotics. This review explores recent progress in device design, performance optimization, and intelligent applications. It highlights how AI algorithms enhance environmental adaptability and perception accuracy
Siyuan Wang, Ming Dong, Rongrong Bao, Caofeng Pan   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source