Effects of Semen Processing on Sperm Function: Differences between Swim-Up and Density Gradient Centrifugation. [PDF]
World J Mens Health, 2021 Hernández-Silva G +7 more
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On–Off Switchable Micromotors for Use in Steerable Microvehicles
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.Electrically controllable micromotors and microvehicles are developed by tuning the diffusion of the fuel. Self‐propelled micromotors using bubble propulsion show great promise for miniaturized devices with multiuse purposes such as cargo delivery and sensing. However, there is currently no method to electrically switch the micromotors on or off. Here,
Hugo Severinsson +3 more
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Cumulative live birth rates after IVF/ICSI cycles with sperm prepared by density gradient centrifugation vs. swim-up: a retrospective study using a propensity score-matching analysis. [PDF]
Reprod Biol Endocrinol, 2022 Rao M +5 more
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Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.A codesign multiobjective optimization framework was developed to enhance the morphology and controller of a snake‐like robot driven by artificial muscles. It improved planar locomotion, agility, and power efficiency. The approach optimized link geometry and controller gains, revealing that shorter muscles near joints and longer linkages maximize ...
Ayla Valles, Mahdi Haghshenas‐Jaryani
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Schematic of the workflow for swim-up of bull sperm and subsequent metabolic measurements.
, 2019 Schematic of the workflow for swim-up of bull sperm and subsequent metabolic measurements.
Veronika Magdanz (520568) +4 more
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Information Transmission Strategies for Self‐Organized Robotic Aggregation
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.In this review, we discuss how information transmission influences the neighbor‐based self‐organized aggregation of swarm robots. We focus specifically on local interactions regarding information transfer and categorize previous studies based on the functions of the information exchanged.
Shu Leng +5 more
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Soft Robotic Snake with Tunable Undulatory Gait for Efficient Underwater Locomotion
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.This study designs an underwater soft snake robot using 3D‐printed soft actuators, controlled by specific signals to generate sinusoidal undulation. Results show a positive correlation between speed and swing amplitude, with optimal performance at 2/3π phase offset, PLA tail, 1.2 voltage growth rate, and 6s undulation period achieving a maximum speed ...
Huichen Ma, Junjie Zhou, Raye Yeow
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Strong‐Magnetic Flexible Composites for Magnetically Responsive Soft Robots
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.This perspective provides an overview of the performance mechanisms, preparation methods, and applications of strong magnetic flexible composite materials in soft actuators (such as gripping, movement, and sensing), and further explores current opportunities and challenges.
Wenwen Li +4 more
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Hard‐Magnetic Soft Millirobots in Underactuated Systems
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.This review provides a comprehensive overview of hard‐magnetic soft millirobots in underactuated systems. It examines key advances in structural design, physics‐informed modeling, and control strategies, while highlighting the interplay among these domains.
Qiong Wang +4 more
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Effect of Pentoxifylline on Human Sperm Preparation
Siriraj Medical Journal, 2003 The aim of the research was to study the effects of pentoxifylline on the sperm motility. Thirty samples of semen were studied. Each sample was divided into two sub-samples swim up technique.
Roungsin Choavaratana +2 more
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