Liquid Crystalline Elastomers in Soft Robotics: Assessing Promise and Limitations
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.Liquid crystalline elastomers (LCEs) are programmable soft materials that undergo large, anisotropic deformation in response to external stimuli. Their molecular alignment encodes directional actuation in a monolithic structure, making them long‐standing candidates for soft robotic systems.
Justin M. Speregen, Timothy J. White
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Regional Tear Film Quality Changes Across Eye Gaze Directions Revealed by Spatial Mapping and Threshold Sensitivity Analysis. [PDF]
J Clin MedLin WP +5 more
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A Soft Robotic Fish With a Dielectric Elastomer Actuator Body and Negative Stiffness Spine
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.This work introduces a bio‐mimetic soft robotic fish driven by fiber‐reinforced dielectric elastomer actuators integrated as its body. By prestretching this active skin against a flexible spine, a negative stiffness system is created, enabling large‐amplitude bending.
Markus Koenigsdorff +4 more
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Tear Film Interferometry, Meibography, and Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography for Rosacea. [PDF]
DiseasesCapobianco M +9 more
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Modular, Textile‐Based Soft Robotic Grippers for Agricultural Produce Handling
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.This article introduces textile‐based pneumatic grippers that transform simple textiles into robust bending actuators. Detailed experiments uncover how cut geometry and fabric selection shape performance. Successful handling of fragile agricultural items showcases the potential of textile robotics for safe, scalable automation in food processing and ...
Zeyu Hou +4 more
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A Controlled-Area Droplet Evaporimeter Reveals Surface Pressure-Dependent Evaporation Resistance of the Tear Film Lipid Layer. [PDF]
Invest Ophthalmol Vis SciGuo Y, Dang T, Li G, Zuo YY.
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Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.This review highlights recent advances in material extrusion 3D printing of self‐healing polymers, focusing on the interplay between material chemistry, rheology, hardware customization, and process optimization. Filament‐ and ink‐based extrusion strategies, multimaterial architectures, and postprocessing approaches are discussed for applications in ...
Antonio Pavone +2 more
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Tear Film Changes Following Anterior Segment Surgery: A Comprehensive Review of Pathophysiology, Clinical Features, and Recovery Time Course. [PDF]
Life (Basel)Datseri R, Ktistakis N, Furdová A.
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Flexible Sensors for Robotics Tactile Perception: A Review
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.Flexible tactile sensing for robotics is reviewed through four interconnected dimensions. Physical mechanisms include piezoresistive, capacitive, piezoelectric, triboelectric, iontronic, and optical sensing. Structural design includes bioinspired, defect‐based, and MEMS‐based tactile systems.
Yu Song, Ying Chen, Yihao Chen, Xue Feng
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Electrolyte Additive Strategies in Aqueous Zn‐Ion Batteries: Recent Advances and Prospects
Advanced Science, EarlyView.This article provides a comprehensive overview of the current status and future development directions of AZIBs electrolyte additives in three aspects: stabilizing zinc anodes (uniform deposition, inhibition of dendritic crystals), protecting cathodes (structural stability, inhibition of dissolution), and enhancing electrolyte stability (wider ...
Yuanze Yu +7 more
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