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WorMa: An Undulatory Robot With Center of Mass Regulation via Internal Fluid Redistribution for Amphibious Locomotion

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
WorMa is an amphibious undulatory robot that uses Center of Mass redistribution as the sole terrain adaptation mechanism. This mechanism is based on internal fluid mass redistribution through a pump‐driven latex balloon system that creates three profiles: head‐biased, balanced, and tail‐biased.
Daniil Filimonov, Nana Obayashi
wiley   +1 more source

Experimental evaluation of organic substrates for germination testing of soybean seed [PDF]

Selekcija i Semenarstvo, 2020
High germination of seeds and seedling establishment are critical for soybean production since it determines crop density and eventually affects the yield.
Milivojević Marija, Branković-Radojčić Dragana, Vukadinović Radmila, Kojić Jasna, Dumanović Zoran, Petrović Tanja   +5 more
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Dual‐Mode Gripper With Suction and Shape‐Adaptive Freezing Grasps

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
This study presents a dual‐mode robotic gripper that combines vacuum suction with a shape‐adaptive freezing grasp. The freezing mode uses a compliant rubber membrane, a sprayed water layer, and dry‐ice powder to generate ice‐mediated adhesion while conforming to complex geometries.
Takuma Yanagisawa, Toshihiro Nishimura, Yosuke Suzuki, Tokuo Tsuji, Tetsuyou Watanabe   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Adult Sex Ratio as a Demographic Feedback Linking Mating Systems, Parental Care, and Evolution

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
Breeding systems are some of the most diverse social behavior, and our team is investigation the evolutionary causes of this diversity. This review summarises our research carried out at the University of Bath. We argue that demographic components of wild populations, especially the adult sex ratio, plays a key role driving breeding system variation ...
Tamás Székely, Oscar G. Miranda
wiley   +1 more source

A Worm‐Inspired Origami Robot with Multimodal Locomotion for Adaptive Mobility in Complex Pipeline Environments

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
An origami worm‐inspired robot achieves multimodal locomotion in confined pipelines through mechatronic integration that embeds actuation, control, and communication within each origami module. Large, reversible configuration and dimensional changes enable 25 gaits synthesized by a unified framework across peristaltic, inchworm, and wheel‐rolling modes
Qiwei Zhang, Kangning Tan, Zihan He, Hongsen Pang, Yanjie Wang, Hongbin Fang, Jian Xu   +6 more
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The Plant‐to‐Plant Circular Strategy: Coupling Photodegradation and Phytoremediation With Plant‐Based Nanomaterials for Plastic Degradation

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
Plant‐based nanomaterials derived from alfalfa serve as dual‐function catalysts, coupling photodegradation and phytoremediation to degrade polyethylene under UV‐A light and in soil. The nanomaterials work synergistically with alfalfa and soil microbes, achieving efficient plastic breakdown without trophic transfer.
Haoran Liu, Lena Ciric, Yuheng Wang, Ziru Pei, Manpreet Bhatti   +4 more
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A Monolithic Janus Hydrogel Pressure Sensor for Wearable Motion and Physiological Monitoring

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
This work reports a monolithic Janus hydrogel pressure sensor featuring integrated conductive PEDOT and insulating PEGDA layers. The fabricated device achieves a rapid response time, a wide operating range, and good cyclic durability. The sensor demonstrates robust performance in tracking dynamic human joint motions, offering a scalable strategy for ...
Syed Atif Ali, Zeeshan Alam Ansari, Reynaldo Carlos Kuizon Montalbo, Hailemichael Ayalew, Yu‐Sheng Hsiao, Chih‐Wei Chu, Hsiao‐hua Yu, Hsiung‐Lin Tu   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Characterization of material properties of renewable biobased powder for 3D printing using the traditional moulding sand test methods of foundry technology

Zanco Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences
Bio-based powders are produced from renewable resources such as plants, agricultural waste, or even algae. These materials offer a compelling alternative to conventional plastics, which are often obtained from fossil fuels. New types of powder materials
Abdulkader Ali Kadauw, Tillmann Bohme, Henning Zeidler   +2 more
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A Robotic Testing Platform for Pipelined Discovery of Resilient Dielectric Elastomer Actuators

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
This work introduces a robotic testing platform enabling high‐throughput, multi‐parameter lifetime mapping of linear dielectric elastomer actuators (DEAs). By integrating programmable high‐voltage control and automated electromechanical measurements, the system identifies material and operating conditions that double actuator lifetime.
Ang (Leo) Li, Alexander Yin, Alexander White, Sahib Sandhu, Anatol Gogoj, Denise Maria de Andrade, Matthew Francoeur, Victor Jimenez‐Santiago, Van Remenar, Codrin Tugui, Mihai Duduta   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Aerodynamic Behavior of Hump Slab Track in Desert Railways: A Case Study in Shuregaz, Iran

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The development of rail transport necessitates expanding environmentally friendly infrastructure. However, specific challenges arise in desert and sandy regions.
Masoud Fathali, Mohammad Mohsen Kabiri Nasrabad, Fereidoon Moghadas Nejad, Jafar Chalabii, Majid Movahedi Rad   +4 more
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