Cyclic Olefin Copolymers as Versatile Materials for Advanced Engineering Applications
Cyclic olefin copolymers (COCs) are presented as highly versatile materials combining tunable synthesis, excellent optical properties, and mechanical robustness. Their potential spans microfluidics, bioengineering, and advanced electronics, while emerging self‐healing and sustainable solutions highlight future opportunities.
Giulia Fredi +3 more
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Robotic-Assisted Surgery in Skull-Base Procedures: Advances, Applications, and Emerging Innovations. [PDF]
Faoury M, Patel P.
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PT42 A Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analysis Comparing Robotic-Assisted Surgery Using the Da Vinci Surgical Systems for Benign Gynecological Procedures to Laparoscopic or Open Approach [PDF]
M Mathur +3 more
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Light‐Actuated Fiber‐Climbing Inchworm Robot Toward Endoluminal Navigation
A kirigami‐inspired soft inchworm robot harnesses optical energy from a customized side‐emitting optical fiber, guaranteeing its propulsion along the fiber body. The wavelength‐selective responsiveness of dye‐functionalized liquid crystal elastomers and the application of temporal illumination patterns enable sequential control of robot components. The
Antonio Lobosco +6 more
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Comparative outcomes of robotic single-port vNOTES versus robotic-Xi assisted single-incision transumbilical surgery for hysterectomy. [PDF]
Yang Q, Pasternak D, Zhang C, Guan X.
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ABSTRACT Traditional wearable exoskeletons rely on rigid structures, which limit comfort, flexibility, and everyday usability. This work introduces the fundamental technologies to create the first soft, lightweight, intelligent textile‐based exoskeletons (Texoskeletons) built using 1D sensors and actuators.
Amy Lukomiak +19 more
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Robotic Surgery in Gynecology: Balancing Clinical Benefit, Cost-Effectiveness, and Accessibility. [PDF]
Colacurci D +6 more
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Machine Learning‐Assisted Inverse Design of Soft and Multifunctional Hybrid Liquid Metal Composites
A machine learning framework is presented for inverse design of synthesizable multifunctional composites containing both liquid metal and solid inclusions. By integrating physics‐based modeling, data‐driven prediction, and Bayesian optimization, the approach enables intelligent design of experiments to identify optimal compositions and realize these ...
Lijun Zhou +5 more
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Robotic versus laparoscopic one anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB): a propensity score-matched comparative study of perioperative outcomes in 200 patients. [PDF]
Musella M +7 more
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This paper presents a digital microfluidics‐based technique for transferring and reconfiguring soft nanomembranes. Laser‐machined nanothin membranes are picked up, transported, and aligned via tailored surface tension and the actuation of water droplets, enabling the development of flexible electronics, the integration of functional materials on 3D ...
Quang Anh Nguyen +15 more
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