<i>Star</i>-PCL shape memory polymer (SMP) scaffolds with tunable transition temperatures for enhanced utility. [PDF]
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Naphthopyran–benzophenone compounds can act simultaneously as photoinitiators and photochromic molecules for two‐photon polymerization. Using a single‐step process, liquid photoresist is encapsulated within polymerized 3D microstructures, preserving reversible UV–vis photochromism after fabrication.
João P. Leote +5 more
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A Wearable Strain Sensor Utilizing Shape Memory Polymer/Carbon Nanotube Composites Measuring Respiration Movements. [PDF]
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Electrochemistry‐Enabled Optical and Plasmonic Programmable Metasurfaces
Electrochemistry is emerging as a promising approach for engineering optical and plasmonic metasurfaces, from the fabrication of nanoscale structures to their dynamic control. This Perspective reviews electrochemical strategies for creating and tuning metasurfaces, examines current challenges and opportunities, and discusses how integration with ...
Charlène Brissaud, Leonardo Scarabelli
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From Rigid to Soft Robotic Approaches for Neuroendoscopy
Robotic assistance has had minimal impact on deep intraventricular surgeries, where small‐scale, precision, and reduced invasiveness can contribute to improved patient outcomes. Emerging technologies in rigid, soft, and hybrid robotics are reviewed to identify the most promising mechanisms for deep brain navigation in addition to an attempt to identify
Kieran Gilday +3 more
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Experimental investigation into mechanical, thermal, and shape memory behavior of thermoresponsive PU/MXene shape memory polymer nanocomposite. [PDF]
Sanaka R, Sahu SK.
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Soft Actuators Integrated with Control and Power Units: Approaching Wireless Autonomous Soft Robots
Soft robots exhibit significant development potential in various applications. However, there are still key technical challenges regarding material improvement, structure design and components integration. This review focuses on the development and challenge of soft actuators, power components, and control components in untethered intelligent soft ...
Renwu Shi, Feifei Pan, Xiaobin Ji
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This review identifies key design considerations for insect‐inspired microrobots capable of multimodal locomotion. To draw inspiration, biological and robotic strategies for moving in air, on water surfaces, and underwater are examined, along with approaches for crossing the air–water interface.
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