Advanced Science, EarlyView.Programmable hydration pathways enable reconfigurable ionic thermoelectrics in polyquaternium hydrogels. By coupling microscopic solvation, mesoscale water channels, and macroscopic boundary control, hydration‐gated protonics decouples thermopower, response speed, and stability.
Zehao Zhao, Yun Shen, Dongyan Xu
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A natural biomimetic prosthetic hand with neuromorphic tactile sensing for precise and compliant grasping. [PDF]
Sci AdvSankar S +9 more
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Advanced Science, EarlyView.A soft mechanoluminescent tactile sensor that converts force directly into light is presented, enabling imaging‐based, wiring‐free touch sensing. By integrating a flexible ML‐skin with CMOS readout, the system achieves high sensitivity, fast response, and high spatial resolution, while maintaining structural simplicity and energy efficiency, offering a
Yu Feng +11 more
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Electrohydraulic Folding Ring Actuators for Radially Contracting Applications
Advanced Science, EarlyView.This work presents an Electrohydraulic Folding Ring Actuator that combines high‐performance electrohydraulic actuation with origami‐inspired folding geometry to achieve constricting radial actuation. This integration yields significant inner lumen constriction, alongside a gripping force capable of holding objects exceeding four times the actuator's ...
Gavril Yong En Tan +4 more
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Correction: Finite element analysis of the interaction between high-compliant balloon catheters and non-cylindrical vessel structures: towards tactile sensing balloon catheters. [PDF]
Biomech Model MechanobiolBhave A +4 more
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Drop‐Shaped Optical Microfiber Enabled Biomechanical Sensor
Advanced Science, EarlyView.A novel microforce sensor based on a drop‐shaped optical microfiber is presented herein, designed to characterize the biomechanical properties of single cells and microscale living organisms, achieving a force resolution of 24 nN. Leveraging its high sensitivity, facile miniaturization, excellent flexibility, and robust mechanical stability, this ...
Yan Xu +7 more
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Mold-Free Manufacturing of Ultra-Thin Composite Film with Flower-like Microstructures for Highly Sensitive Tactile Sensing. [PDF]
Materials (Basel)Zhao XH, Liu LF, He Q, Sun QJ.
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Origami‐Mediated Low‐Voltage Electret Soft Robotic Actuators for Human‐Machine Haptic Interfaces
Advanced Science, EarlyView.This work introduces an origami‐mediated soft electret actuator that combines compliant mechanical design and enhanced charge retention for low‐voltage vibrotactile feedback. The device delivers reliable tactile cues, demonstrates durable performance under continuous actuation, and enables intuitive interaction in applications such as tactile ...
Han Chen +8 more
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Whisker-Implanted Biomimetic Electronic Skin for Tactile Sensing and Blind Perception. [PDF]
Adv Sci (Weinh)Zarei M, Jeong AW, Lee SG.
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Neuromorphic Near‐Sensor and In‐Sensor Computing Enabled by Next‐Generation Material‐Based Sensors
Advanced Science, EarlyView.This Review presents a structural framework that classifies neuromorphic sensing into near‐sensor and in‐sensor architectures, clarifying physical coupling between sensing and computation. The framework connects neural and synaptic device functions with recent advances in optical, mechanical, and chemical sensing, compares energy consumption and ...
Su Yeon Jung +7 more
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