Slot-DRA-Based Independent Dual-Band Hybrid Antenna for Wearable Biomedical Devices
A hybrid dual-band antenna, consisting of an L-shaped radiating slot and a cylindrical dielectric resonator antenna (CDRA) is proposed, simulated and experimentally validated in this paper.
Amjad Iqbal +2 more
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A Sierpinski Arrowhead Curve Slot Vivaldi Antenna for Microwave Head Imaging System
The development of antipodal Vivaldi antenna with a fractal slot is presented in this paper due to its promising application as an element of possible multisensory systems of head stroke imaging.
Mohamad Yafik Ihtisyam Yazid +4 more
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Micromachined Double‐Membrane Mechanically Tunable Metamaterial for Thermal Infrared Filtering
Herein, a mechanically tunable double‐layer plasmonic metamaterial leveraging the extraordinary optical transmission effect observed in subwavelength arrays of openings within thin metal layers is presented. The concept is experimentally validated by integrating the proposed metamaterial structure into an electrostatic parallel‐plate actuator to create
Oleg Bannik +7 more
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Improved Bandwidth of Microstrip Wide-Slot Antenna Using Gielis Curves
The development of a broadband printed wide-slot antenna based on Gielis curves is presented in this article. The printed wide-slot antenna can be conveniently reshaped to achieve ultra-wideband performance by using superformula.
Davood Zarifi +2 more
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In this paper, a compact frequency reconfigurable circular patch antenna with an arc-shaped slot loaded in the ground layer is proposed for multiband wireless communication applications.
Yao Chen +6 more
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A Soft Robotic Fish With a Dielectric Elastomer Actuator Body and Negative Stiffness Spine
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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Design of a UWB wide-slot antenna and a hemispherical array for breast imaging [PDF]
A microstrip, fork fed, wide slot antenna, printed on high permittivity substrate has been developed for the transmission of ultra wide bandwidth (UWB) signals into the breast.
Gibbins, David +5 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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Performance improvement of slot antenna with metamaterial for modern wireless communication
A slot antenna has been widely used for multifunction in modern wireless communication technologies such as WLAN, WiMAX, IoT, and GSM. Generally, slot antennas can operate in wideband.
Maitree Tamma +4 more
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Miniaturized Magnetic Tip Design for Endoluminal Vine Robot Navigation
A magnetic tip mount is designed for a miniaturized 7 mm soft‐growing vine robot to enable wireless magnetic steering and onboard imaging, while preserving a 3 mm working channel. The internal–external ring magnets design balances magnetic attachment with low eversion pressure. Experiments demonstrate ±90° steering, 34 mm bending radius, and successful
Andrea Yanez Trujillo +4 more
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