Electrohydraulic Folding Ring Actuators for Radially Contracting Applications
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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Texture and Friction Classification: Optical TacTip vs. Vibrational Piezoeletric and Accelerometer Tactile Sensors. [PDF]
Shepherd DR +3 more
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Soft Self-Healing Fluidic Tactile Sensors with Damage Detection and Localization Abilities. [PDF]
George Thuruthel T +3 more
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Drop‐Shaped Optical Microfiber Enabled Biomechanical Sensor
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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Flexible tactile sensors based on gold nanoparticles-precipitated carbon nanotubes with low contact resistance and high sensitivity. [PDF]
Sim S, Chung E, Kang Y, Bae K, Kim J.
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Flexible mechanical metamaterials enabling soft tactile sensors with multiple sensitivities at multiple force sensing ranges. [PDF]
Mohammadi A, Tan Y, Choong P, Oetomo D.
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Origami‐Mediated Low‐Voltage Electret Soft Robotic Actuators for Human‐Machine Haptic Interfaces
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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Neuromorphic Near‐Sensor and In‐Sensor Computing Enabled by Next‐Generation Material‐Based Sensors
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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Highly Stretchable, Self-Healable, and Conductive Gelatin Methacryloyl Hydrogel for Long-Lasting Wearable Tactile Sensors. [PDF]
Li Z +14 more
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Multi‐Axis Stretchable Zippers for Personalized Wound Healing
Multi‐axis stretchable zippers can adapt to complex wound morphologies and enable personalized wound treatment through programmable contraction. This morphological matching strategy helps accelerate wound closure, improve blood perfusion, promote epithelial regeneration, and enhance collagen remodeling, pioneering new directions for personalized and ...
Siyuan Cai +16 more
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