A First-Order Shear Deformation Theory-Based Analytical Approach for Acoustic-Vibration Research of Rib-Stiffened PVC Foam Sandwich Structures with Reinforcing and Weakening Phases. [PDF]
Polymers (Basel)Ma Z, Dai R, Zhou Z, Li Y.
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A Review on Sensor Technologies, Control Approaches, and Emerging Challenges in Soft Robotics
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.This review provides an introspective of sensors and controllers in soft robotics. Initially describing the current sensing methods, then moving on to the control methods utilized, and finally ending with challenges and future directions in soft robotics focusing on the material innovations, sensor fusion, and embedded intelligence for sensors and ...
Ean Lovett +5 more
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Thermal Vibration of Thick FGM Conical Shells by Using Third-Order Shear Deformation Theory. [PDF]
Materials (Basel)Hong CC.
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Continuum Mechanics Modeling of Flexible Spring Joints in Surgical Robots
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.A new mechanical model of a tendon‐actuated helical extension spring joint in surgical robots is built using Cosserat rod theory. The model can implicitly handle the unknown contacts between adjacent coils and numerically predict spring shapes from straight to significantly bent under actuation forces.
Botian Sun +3 more
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Static bending analysis of pressurized cylindrical shell made of graphene origami auxetic metamaterials based on higher-order shear deformation theory. [PDF]
HeliyonSamadzadeh MH, Arefi M, Loghman A.
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A New Beam Model for Simulation of the Mechanical Behaviour of Variable Thickness Functionally Graded Material Beams Based on Modified First Order Shear Deformation Theory. [PDF]
Materials (Basel), 2019 Nam VH +4 more
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Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.Permanent magnet putty (PMP) integrates high‐coercivity NdFeB particles with a dynamic polyborosiloxane–Ecoflex matrix, achieving rapid self‐healing (90% mechanical recovery in 10 s) and magnetic recovery within 20 min. With twice the sensitivity of commercial putties, PMP enables precise 5–30 N force detection and discrimination between pressing and ...
Ruotong Zhao +5 more
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Behavior of Functionally Graded Porous Plate in Bending with Smoothed Element
Journal of Mechanical EngineeringThe bending analysis of functionally graded porous (FGP) plates using a four-node quadrilateral element connected to the C0-type of Reddy's third-order shear deformation theory and cell-based smoothed strains is presented in this paper.
Lan Hoang Ton-That
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Numerical Modeling of Photothermal Self‐Excited Composite Oscillators
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.We present a numerical framework for simulating photothermal self‐excited oscillations. The driving mechanism is elucidated by highlighting the roles of inertia and overshoot, as well as the phase lag between the thermal moment and the oscillation angle, which together construct the feedback loop between the system state and the environmental stimulus.
Zixiao Liu +6 more
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A Soft Robotic Fish With a Dielectric Elastomer Actuator Body and Negative Stiffness Spine
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.This work introduces a bio‐mimetic soft robotic fish driven by fiber‐reinforced dielectric elastomer actuators integrated as its body. By prestretching this active skin against a flexible spine, a negative stiffness system is created, enabling large‐amplitude bending.
Markus Koenigsdorff +4 more
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