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Coupled Effects of the Mover Mass on Stepping Characteristics of Stick-Slip Piezoelectric Actuators. [PDF]
Ding Z +6 more
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A Superlubricated Magnetically Steerable Microcatheter with Integrated Optical and Fluidic Channels
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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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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Critical Velocity of Stick-Slip Motion [PDF]
M O, Robbins, P A, Thompson
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Cross-scale high-bandwidth atomic force microscopy with a stick-slip nanopositioner. [PDF]
Wang X +5 more
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Waveguide Photoactuators: Materials, Fabrication, and Applications
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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A Tangentially Sensitive Tactile Sensor Reveals the Stick-Slip Mechanism and Enhances Robotic Tactile Sensing. [PDF]
Wang J +12 more
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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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Can Neural Networks Learn Atomic Stick-Slip Friction? [PDF]
Shabani M +8 more
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