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Design Optimization of a Variable Stiffness Robotic Gripper with Passive Restoration Fabricated by Multimaterial 3D Printing

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
A multimaterial robotic gripper fabricated via multimaterial 3D printing integrates conductive thermopolymer joints with flexible elastomeric components. Joule heating enables precise joint‐level stiffness modulation, enhanced by embedded temperature sensors, passive shape restoration, and active cooling, enabling versatile manipulation capabilities ...
Daniel Jee Seng Goh, Guo Liang Goh, Selvanther Sivarajan, Van Pho Nguyen, Wai Yee Yeong   +4 more
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PEDOT:PSS—A Key Material for Bioelectronics

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
PEDOT:PSS ‐ Poly(3,4‐ethylenedioxythiophene) polystyrene sulfonate ‐ is typically processed from water dispersions to form multifunctional and multidimensional constructs with tunable electronic and ionic conductivity. Throught processing engineering, PEDOT:PSS is intergrated in bioelectronic devices that operate efficiently in physiological conditions
Alan Eduardo Ávila Ramírez, David Pieter van der Laan, Mustafeez Bashir Shah, Liwen Wang, Erica Zeglio, Achilleas Savva   +5 more
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Gradient Ion Beams Regulate Surface Group Modification to Enhance Interfacial Charge Transport in Triboelectric Polymers

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
This study addresses the core scientific question of atomic‐scale structural units and their assembly mechanisms by integrating ion implantation technology— originally developed in nuclear physics research—with flexible intelligent polymers. Through this interdisciplinary approach, we have enabled on‐demand customization of surface functionalities and ...
Yi Chen, Yuliang Yao, Xinya Shen, Meiling Gong, Chuan Xu, Chunliang Zhou, Fuqiu Ma, Jian Zhang, Xiangyu Chen, Yanxia Liang, Engang Fu, Yong Fan   +11 more
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Triboelectric Tactile Transducers for Neuromorphic Sensing and Synaptic Emulation: Materials, Architectures, and Interfaces

Advanced Energy and Sustainability Research, EarlyView.
Triboelectric nanogenerators are vital for sustainable energy in future technologies such as wearables, implants, AI, ML, sensors and medical systems. This review highlights improved TENG neuromorphic devices with higher energy output, better stability, reduced power demands, scalable designs and lower costs.
Ruthran Rameshkumar, Arunkumar Chandrasekhar, Poongundran Selvaprabhu   +2 more
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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
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Optical Coherence Tomography for High‐Precision Industrial Inspection in Industry 4.0: Advances, Challenges, and Future Trends

Laser &Photonics Reviews, EarlyView.
This review examines how optical coherence tomography transforms industrial inspection by delivering real‐time, micrometer‐resolution, depth‐resolved imaging. It surveys applications across display manufacturing, thin films, microelectronics, laser processing, and coatings, evaluates performance against conventional techniques, and highlights emerging ...
Nipun Shantha Kahatapitiya, Sm Abu Saleah, Daewoon Seong, Naresh Kumar Ravichandran, Sangyeob Han, Ruchire Eranga Wijesinghe, Mansik Jeon, Jeehyun Kim   +7 more
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Why Autonomous Vehicles Are Not Ready Yet: A Multi‐Disciplinary Review of Problems, Attempted Solutions, and Future Directions

Journal of Field Robotics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Personal autonomous vehicles can sense their surrounding environment, plan their route, and drive with little or no involvement of human drivers. Despite the latest technological advancements and the hopeful announcements made by leading entrepreneurs, to date no personal vehicle is approved for road circulation in a “fully” or “semi ...
Xingshuai Dong, Massimiliano Cappuccio, Fady Alnajjar, Luqman Ali, Hamad Al Jassmi, Essam Debie, Milad Ghasrikhouzani, Alessandro Lanteri, Tate McGregor, Oleksandra Molloy, Alice Plebe, Michael Regan, Eduardo Sandoval, Dongmo Zhang   +13 more
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3D Printed Flexible Piezoelectric Sensors for Integrated Hybrid Electronics

Small, EarlyView.
A comprehensive 3D printing strategy can fabricate high performance piezoelectric transducers on various substrates for wearable and flexible electronics applications. Demonstrations include human‐machine interfaces, tactile electronic skin, and a multifunctional system integrating piezoelectric sensors with quantum dot light‐emitting diodes.
Daniel Wai Hou Ng, Hassene Ben Atitallah, Ghazaleh Haghiashtiani, Jinsheng Fan, Hyunjun Kim, Guebum Han, Riyan Mendonsa, Razman Zambri, Michael C. McAlpine   +8 more
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Developing Implantable High‐Sensitivity Piezoelectric Thin‐Film Sensor to Monitor Partial Discharge of Generator Stator Windings

High Voltage, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Insulation failures resulting from partial discharges (PD) in generator stator windings represent a leading cause of generator breakdowns. Conventional acoustic emission sensors for detecting PD ultrasonic signals are typically made from bulky piezoelectric materials and are restricted to external placement on the generator.
Ming Wu, Yiming Zhao, Yunfei Zhang, Zongqiang Ren, Yankai Cui, Yongbin Liu, Lisheng Zhong, Xiaojie Lou, Jinghui Gao   +8 more
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Preclinical models for evaluating psychedelics in the treatment of major depressive disorder

British Journal of Pharmacology, EarlyView.
Psychedelic drugs have seen a resurgence in interest as a next generation of psychiatric medicines with potential as rapid‐acting antidepressants (RAADs). Despite promising early clinical trials, the mechanisms which underlie the effects of psychedelics are poorly understood.
Laith Alexander, Dasha Anderson, Luke Baxter, Matthew Claydon, James Rucker, Emma S. J. Robinson   +5 more
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