Recent Advances in Variable‐Stiffness Robotic Systems Enabled by Phase‐Change Materials
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.Phase‐change materials (PCMs), such as shape memory alloys, hydrogels, shape memory polymers, liquid crystal elastomers, and low‐melting‐point alloys, are driving advancements in stiffness‐tunable robotic systems across a wide range of applications. This review highlights recent progress in PCM‐enabled robotics, focusing on their underlying mechanisms,
Sukrit Gaira +5 more
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Field to Transmission Line Coupling: a Test Case within HIRF SE [PDF]
, 2012 Arianos, Sergio +9 more
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Shield to Pin Coupling of Lightning-Like Transients on Payload Umbilical Cables on a Launch Pad [PDF]
In this paper we describe in-situ testing of a long payload umbilical, on a launch site, injected with lightning- like transients and describe resulting pin-to-pin voltages.
Edwards, Paul +3 more
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Collision‐Resilient Winged Drones Enabled by Tensegrity Structures
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.Based on structures of birds such as the woodpeck, this article presents the collision‐resilient aerial robot, SWIFT. SWIFT leverages tensegrity structures in the fuselage and wings which allow it to undergo large deformations in a crash, without sustaining damage. Experiments show that SWIFT can reduce impact forces by 70% over conventional structures.
Omar Aloui +5 more
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Development of a Space Vehicle Electromagnetic Interference/compatibility Specification. Volume 3 - System Specification [PDF]
This specification represents a new approach to controlling electromagnetic interference. In this approach the system integration contractor will be responsible for the development of discrete specification limits to be utilized on the program to which ...
Cooperstein, B. D., Johnson, W. R.
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Electromagnetic coupling into two standard calibration shields on the Sandia cable tester
, 2014 Larry K. Warne +8 more
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Liquid Metal Sensors for Soft Robots
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.This review thoroughly reviews liquid metal sensors in soft robots. Their unique material properties like high conductivity and good biocompatibility are analyzed. Working principles are classified, and applications in environmental perception, motion detection, and human—robot interaction are introduced.
Qi Zhang +7 more
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Design of lightning protection for a full-authority digital engine control [PDF]
The steps and procedures are described which are necessary to achieve a successful lightning-protection design for a state-of-the-art Full-Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) system. The engine and control systems used as examples are fictional, but
Dargi, M., Rupke, E., Wiles, K.
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Multi‐Material Additive Manufacturing of Soft Robotic Systems: A Comprehensive Review
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.This review explores the transformative role of multi‐material additive manufacturing (MMAM) in the development of soft robotic systems. It presents current techniques, materials, and design strategies that enable functionally graded and adaptive structures.
Ritik Raj +2 more
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Preliminary study, analysis and design for a power switch for digital engine actuators [PDF]
Innovative control configurations using high temperature switches to operate actuator driving solenoids were studied. The impact on engine control system life cycle costs and reliability of electronic control and (ECU) heat dissipation due to power ...
Beattie, E. C., Zickwolf, H. C., Jr.
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