Planning and Control Framework for a Quadruped Robot With Changeable Configuration
Multiconfiguration quadruped robots enhance adaptability by switching between mammal‐like and reptile‐like morphologies. This study presents a nonlinear constraint‐based motion planner integrated with a hierarchical whole‐body controller, enabling robust configuration switching and locomotion on complex terrains. Experiments on slopes, irregular bricks,
Guanglin Lu +5 more
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Strong and Agile Wall-Climbing Robots Capable of Traversing Obstacles via Anisotropic Acoustic Adhesion. [PDF]
Yuan K +8 more
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Contact Force Estimation of Continuum Robots without Embedded Sensors: A Review
This review surveys methods for estimating contact forces in continuum robots without embedded sensors. It explains why contact force matters, classifies force patterns, and groups existing methods into three approaches based on actuation, deformation, and environment information.
An Hu, Yu Sun
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Navigating technical hurdles: implementing a tailored Vac-Lok prone pillow technique to optimize radiotherapy in a case of large pendulous breast. [PDF]
Nair P +6 more
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A Novel Milli‐Scale Magnetic Robot Exploiting Rotation for Controlled Magnetic Particles Release
Delivering magnetic particles can become a game changer in minimally invasive medicine. To cope with this challenge, a magnetically actuated milli‐scale carrier leveraging rotation to perform on‐demand tunable release of magnetic particles across multiple release events is presented.
Giordano De Angelis +3 more
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Research on the high velocity compaction process of iron-based powder based on the DEM. [PDF]
Liu M, Cao Y, Nie C, Cheng W.
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Topology Optimization for a Rigid‐Compliant Hybrid Constant Force Gripper
Constant‐force grippers deliver near‐constant output without sensors, cutting cost and complexity. This study proposes a topology‐optimization framework jointly designing rigid links and material distribution, modeled via link‐state and element‐density variables with constant force as the objective.
Shuhao Xia +5 more
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Modeling and Experimental Investigation of Ultrasonic Vibration-Assisted Drilling Force for Titanium Alloy. [PDF]
Zhai C +8 more
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During lengthy minimally invasive surgeries, fatigue can cause surgeon tremor and poor endoscopic coordination. This study proposes a robot‐assisted endoscopic adjustment system. It employs a lightweight instrument detection model and a hierarchical multiconstraint controller for visual servoing.
Zijie Yang +5 more
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We address multilayer PCB anomaly detection for smart manufacturing by physical reservoir computing with HfO2‐based memristors. Crystallinity‐tuned HfO2 suppresses ferroelectricity while preserving the high‐k insulating state and confers strong short‐term memory.
Yongho Lee +7 more
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