Ultralow Loss Coupling Tuning of Photonic Accelerators
A polymer material cured by electron beam is used to perform precise and ultralow loss tuning on photonic accelerators made for highly efficient computation. The versatility of the technique is demonstrated on a large number of directional coupler devices with varying initial coupling ratios and application on a crossbar array for matrix multiplication
Zhongyu Tang+5 more
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Recent Advances in Variable‐Stiffness Robotic Systems Enabled by Phase‐Change Materials
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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Research on Capacitated Multi-Ship Replenishment Path Planning Problem Based on the Synergistic Hybrid Optimization Algorithm. [PDF]
Yang L+5 more
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A low‐cost pipeline curvature detection method has been proposed for an untethered biped pipeline surface climbing robot (BPCR) system with a five‐degree‐of freedom structure. The BPCR features adaptive vacuum suction cups equipped with multiple laser sensors on the suction modules to detect the curvature of various surfaces.
Zikang Li+3 more
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Delay-Sensitive Multi-Sensor Routing Scheduling Method for Underground IoT in Mines. [PDF]
Zhang Y, Liu M, Tan A.
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Information Transmission Strategies for Self‐Organized Robotic Aggregation
In this review, we discuss how information transmission influences the neighbor‐based self‐organized aggregation of swarm robots. We focus specifically on local interactions regarding information transfer and categorize previous studies based on the functions of the information exchanged.
Shu Leng+5 more
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Network lifetime improvement in wireless sensor networks using energy-efficient bat-moth flame optimization technique. [PDF]
Anslam Sibi S, Sherly Puspha Annabel L.
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Energy Consumption Optimization in Trajectory Planning for Fuel Cell Hybrid Uavs Based On HMPC
The endurance limitation of multirotor drones is a critical challenge. This study adopts a hybrid power system of fuel cells and lithium‐ion batteries. Using Nondominated Sorting Genetic Algorithm II, it integrates trajectory planning with energy management optimization.
Xindi Wang+7 more
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Energy-Efficient Route Planning Method for Ships Based on Level Set. [PDF]
Zhu J, Shen H, Tang Q, Qin Z, Yu Y.
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Multi‐Material Additive Manufacturing of Soft Robotic Systems: A Comprehensive Review
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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