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Investigation of lubricant viscosity and third-particle contribution to contact behavior in dry and lubricated three-body contact conditions

open access: yesFrontiers in Mechanical Engineering
The generation of third particles and change in viscosity lead to the gradual degradation of the performance of the machine interface. The generation of third particles may come from wear debris or environmental particles, which form a three-body contact
Yang-Yuan Chen, Jeng-Haur Horng
doaj   +1 more source

A Review on Sensor Technologies, Control Approaches, and Emerging Challenges in Soft Robotics

open access: yesAdvanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
This review provides an introspective of sensors and controllers in soft robotics. Initially describing the current sensing methods, then moving on to the control methods utilized, and finally ending with challenges and future directions in soft robotics focusing on the material innovations, sensor fusion, and embedded intelligence for sensors and ...
Ean Lovett   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Soft Actuators Integrated with Control and Power Units: Approaching Wireless Autonomous Soft Robots

open access: yesAdvanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
Soft robots exhibit significant development potential in various applications. However, there are still key technical challenges regarding material improvement, structure design and components integration. This review focuses on the development and challenge of soft actuators, power components, and control components in untethered intelligent soft ...
Renwu Shi, Feifei Pan, Xiaobin Ji
wiley   +1 more source

Spartan Daily, April 7, 1943 [PDF]

open access: yes, 1943
Volume 31, Issue 107https://scholarworks.sjsu.edu/spartandaily/10767/thumbnail ...
San Jose State University, School of Journalism and Mass Communications
core   +1 more source

TacScope: A Miniaturized Vision‐Based Tactile Sensor for Surgical Applications

open access: yesAdvanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
TacScope is a compact, vision‐based tactile sensor designed for robot‐assisted surgery. By leveraging a curved elastomer surface with pressure‐sensitive particle redistribution, it captures high‐resolution 3D tactile feedback. TacScope enables accurate tumor detection and shape classification beneath soft tissue phantoms, offering a scalable, low‐cost ...
Md Rakibul Islam Prince   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Spartan Daily April 26, 2010 [PDF]

open access: yes, 2010
Volume 134, Issue 43https://scholarworks.sjsu.edu/spartandaily/1258/thumbnail ...
San Jose State University, School of Journalism and Mass Communications
core   +1 more source

Liquid Crystalline Elastomers in Soft Robotics: Assessing Promise and Limitations

open access: yesAdvanced 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
wiley   +1 more source

Dry Sliding Tribology of γ-TiAl-Based Alloys

open access: yesCrystals
Incorporating TiAl alloys in engine applications offers benefits including reduced fuel consumption and improved efficiency. However, understanding the wear behaviour of these materials is an important consideration due to their use in harsh environments
Steven Magogodi   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Compliant Pneumatic Feet with Real‐Time Stiffness Adaptation for Humanoid Locomotion

open access: yesAdvanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
A compliant pneumatic foot with real‐time variable stiffness enables humanoid robots to adapt to changing terrains. Using onboard vision and pressure control, the foot modulates stiffness within each gait cycle, reducing impact forces and improving balance. The design, cast in soft silicone with embedded air chambers and Kevlar wrapping, offers durable,
Irene Frizza   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

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