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Design of large-span stick-slip freely switchable hydrogels via dynamic multiscale contact synergy. [PDF]
Nat Commun, 2022 Zhang Z +8 more
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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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Geomechanics and Geophysics for Geo-Energy and Geo-ResourcesCharacterized by depressions and elevations, the rough surfaces of faults are prone to stress concentration and energy accumulation, leading to localized rupture in the upper and lower blocks. These regions are more susceptible to stick–slip instability,
Qianbai Zhao +3 more
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High-temporal-resolution quasideterministic dynamics of granular stick-slip. [PDF]
Sci Rep, 2021 Nguyen TTT, Doanh T, Le Bot A, Dalmas D.
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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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Publisher Correction: High-temporal-resolution quasideterministic dynamics of granular stick-slip. [PDF]
Sci Rep, 2021 Nguyen TTT, Doanh T, Le Bot A, Dalmas D.
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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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Calculation Model for Stick-Slip Deformation in Weak Horizontal Structural Surface Formation after Water Inflow. [PDF]
ACS Omega, 2021 Hu C, Wang F, Ai C.
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Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.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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Data‐Driven Bulldozer Blade Control for Autonomous Terrain Leveling
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.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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