A Superlubricated Magnetically Steerable Microcatheter with Integrated Optical and Fluidic Channels
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.A magnetically steerable microcatheter with integrated optical and fluidic channels is developed for multifunctional navigation in tortuous anatomical environments. A surface‐grafted hydrogel coating enables low‐friction actuation. The device demonstrates stable light and fluid delivery during magnetic manipulation, offering a compact platform for ...
Yuntian Du +5 more
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Piecewise Parameter Optimization of the Neo-Hookean Model for Hyperelastic Silicone Rubber with Large Deformation. [PDF]
Materials (Basel)Fan R, Xu P, Wang Y, Shao G, Tang J.
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Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.Pak Biawak, a necrobot, embodies an unusual fusion of biology and robotics. Designed to repurpose natural structures after death, it challenges conventional boundaries between nature and engineering. Its movements are precise yet unsettling, raising questions about sustainability, ethics, and the untapped potential of biointegrated machines.
Leo Foulds +2 more
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The Silicone Rubber (SR) Composites: The Assessment of Changes in Hardness, Thermal Properties and Surface Quality Materials After Accelerated Aging Process. [PDF]
Polymers (Basel)Miękoś E +7 more
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Auditory–Tactile Congruence for Synthesis of Adaptive Pain Expressions in RoboPatients
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.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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A Case of Silicone Allergy Induced by a Subcutaneous Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator. [PDF]
J ArrhythmShinkai W +9 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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Vancomycin-impregnated decellularized bovine pericardium membranes coating silicone implants: in-vivo biocompatibility and antibacterial efficacy in a rat model. [PDF]
Acta Cir BrasAraujo Filho AM +8 more
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Waveguide Photoactuators: Materials, Fabrication, and Applications
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.Waveguide photoactuators convert guided light into mechanical motion. Their tethered‐flexible design enables minimally invasive surgery and confined‐space robotics. This review aims to guide materials selection, device design, and system integration, accelerating the transition of waveguide photoactuators from laboratory prototypes to versatile ...
Minjie Xi +4 more
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Polydopamine-Modified Boron Nitride Reinforced Silicone Gel Composites with Enhanced Thermal Conductivity and Electrical Insulation Performance. [PDF]
GelsFeng M +6 more
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