Compliant Pneumatic Feet with Real‐Time Stiffness Adaptation for Humanoid Locomotion
A compliant pneumatic foot with real‐time variable stiffness enables humanoid robots to adapt to changing terrains. Using onboard vision and pressure control, the foot modulates stiffness within each gait cycle, reducing impact forces and improving balance. The design, cast in soft silicone with embedded air chambers and Kevlar wrapping, offers durable,
Irene Frizza +3 more
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Brachytherapy-based multimodality cancer treatment: a concept and design perspective on devices to address the challenges of localized radiation therapy. [PDF]
Herskovic JJ, Herskovic AM.
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An enhanced universal gripper combining rigid mechanics with self‐adaptable fingers is presented for industrial automation. The novel six‐bar linkage with integrated compliant pad eliminates mechanical interference while enabling passive shape adaptation.
Muhammad Usman Khalid +7 more
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Efficacy of Indirect Decompression by Posterior Longitudinal Ligament Ligamentotaxis in Minimally Invasive Oblique Lateral Interbody Fusion (MIS-OLIF) Without Posterior Decompression for Degenerative Lumbar Disease. [PDF]
Hur JW, Kim DH, Yun S, Hong JT.
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Efficient and Robust Standing Postures of Quadruped Robots
A calibrated static framework estimates load, optimizes torques, and adapts posture so quadruped robots stand efficiently and robustly under external payloads, achieving up to 50% lower torque demand. Inspired by the natural posture adjustments of animals under external loading, this article presents an optimization‐based framework for minimizing joint
Mohamad Kanaan +5 more
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Data‐Driven Bulldozer Blade Control for Autonomous Terrain Leveling
A simulation‐driven framework for autonomous bulldozer leveling is presented, combining high‐fidelity terramechanics simulation with a neural‐network‐based reduced‐order model. Gradient‐based optimization enables efficient, low‐level blade control that balances leveling quality and operation time.
Harry Zhang +5 more
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Strain in Metal Halide Perovskite Thin Films - Interfacial Mechanical Coupling. [PDF]
Zhang Z +7 more
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Modular, Textile‐Based Soft Robotic Grippers for Agricultural Produce Handling
This article introduces textile‐based pneumatic grippers that transform simple textiles into robust bending actuators. Detailed experiments uncover how cut geometry and fabric selection shape performance. Successful handling of fragile agricultural items showcases the potential of textile robotics for safe, scalable automation in food processing and ...
Zeyu Hou +4 more
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An in vitro study to identify worst-case parameters for assessing mechanical performance of anterior vertebral body tethering (AVBT) systems. [PDF]
Jayaswal D +4 more
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DRIVE‐SAFE evaluates learning‐based, black‐box autonomous driving policies against evolving temporal safety requirements using Signal Temporal Logic robustness metrics. It aggregates distributional robustness measures with domain‐informed weights to guide iterative retraining.
Kristy Sakano +3 more
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