Seven‐Fold Compression of Mid‐Infrared Pulses Using a Series of Titanium Dioxide Plates
Here, a sequence of three titanium dioxide plates is used to compress a mid‐infrared pulse from 103.9 femtoseconds to 14.1 femtoseconds (about two optical cycles) without the use of external dispersion compensation. The approach maintains high efficiency and produces pulses with a stable carrier‐envelope phase, providing a compact platform for ...
André M. Côté +4 more
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Large‐Area Flat Optics Color Routing in Tilted Arrays of 2D Semiconductor Nanostripes
We develop a scalable flat optics platform exploiting self‐organised ion‐beam sputtering and maskless glancing‐angle deposition to fabricate centimetre‐scale arrays of tilted MoS2 nanostripes. The engineered geometry activates Rayleigh anomalies, guided modes, and Mie resonances, enabling highly directional color routing and enhanced light harvesting ...
Simone Di Marco +7 more
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The importance of photovoltaics (PV) and optoelectronics based on new Earth‐abundant materials is increasing with the ever‐growing energy demand and the need to address it with sustainable material technology. The paper demonstrates good quality magnetron sputter epitaxy of the inexpensive and eco‐friendly semiconductor MgSnN2 for green gap ...
D. Gogova +13 more
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A soft robotic simulator is developed to replicate the digital removal of feces (DRF), a sensitive yet essential nursing procedure. Integrating soft actuators, sensors, and a realistic rectal model, the simulator balances functional fidelity with perceptual realism. Engineering evaluations and nurse feedback confirm its potential to enhance training in
Shoko Miyagawa +10 more
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The Future of Research in Cognitive Robotics: Foundation Models or Developmental Cognitive Models?
Research in cognitive robotics founded on principles of developmental psychology and enactive cognitive science would yield what we seek in autonomous robots: the ability to perceive its environment, learn from experience, anticipate the outcome of events, act to pursue goals, and adapt to changing circumstances without resorting to training with ...
David Vernon
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Asymmetry in Skipping Enhances Viability Against Control Input Noise
Quadruped animals use asymmetric galloping gaits at high speeds, yet the functional role of this asymmetry remains unclear. This study shows that left–right asymmetry in touchdown angles enhances robustness to control noise. Using a simple two‐legged locomotion model and viability theory, it demonstrates that asymmetric skipping substantially enlarges ...
Yuichi Ambe, Alvin So, Shinya Aoi
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Auditory–Tactile Congruence for Synthesis of Adaptive Pain Expressions in RoboPatients
In this work, we explore auditory–tactile congruence for synthesizing adaptive vocal pain expressions in robopatients. Using a robopatient platform that integrates vocal pain sounds with palpation forces, we conducted 7680 trials across 20 participants.
Saitarun Nadipineni +4 more
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The relational foundation of self-determined drive in adolescent athletes: linking perceived relationship with parents to autonomous motivation. [PDF]
Kim I, Kim S.
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Multimodal Engagement Assessment in Children During Invented Story Paradigm With a Social Robot
A multimodal framework is proposed to assess children's engagement during storytelling interactions with a social robot. Gaze, physiological, and behavioral data are combined and validated against observer ratings. An automated gaze‐labeling strategy is introduced, and supervised classifiers achieve high accuracy. The study supports scalable engagement
Laura Fiorini +7 more
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From "wanting to exercise" to "sticking with exercise": motivational profiles and configurational pathways to high exercise adherence among college students-an LPA and fsQCA analysis. [PDF]
Zheng J, Chang X, Ren Y.
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