A strain‐activated mechanical metamaterial is developed to achieve programmable dual‐phase stiffness through an intrinsic geometric locking mechanism. Finite element modeling and parametric analysis identify the key design parameters governing activation strain, stiffness transition, and energy absorption.
Ramin Yousefi‐Nooraie +3 more
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The role of preparatory muscle activity in a one-step approach to vertical jumping. [PDF]
Konno K +4 more
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Microfabrication of Soft Millirobots Propelled by Low Voltage Electrohydraulic Actuators
Manual layer‐by‐layer assembly is replaced by wafer‐level MEMS batch fabrication for compliant polymer‐based electrohydraulic actuators. The microfabricated devices integrate sacrificially defined microcavities, Parylene‐C‐sealed inlets, and multilayer polymer–metal films.
Shai Shmulevich +2 more
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Integration of geophysical and remote sensing data for structural analysis and delineation of gold, fluorite, and barite mineralization in the Dawi shear belt, Egypt. [PDF]
Eldosouky AM +6 more
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Rotating Fluorescent Nanodiamond Assemblies With Focused Laguerre–Gaussian Beams
Self‐assembled fluorescent nanodiamond clusters are optically trapped and driven into controlled two‐dimensional rotation with Laguerre–Gaussian beams. With localized optical excitation, optically detected magnetic resonance spectra are collected at defined points along the orbit in a uniform external magnetic field.
Adam Stewart +5 more
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Sparse Reconstruction of Pressure Field for Wedge Passive Fluidic Thrust Vectoring Nozzle. [PDF]
Huang Z, Gu Y, Xu Q, Li L.
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A soft robotic simulator is developed to replicate the digital removal of feces (DRF), a sensitive yet essential nursing procedure. Integrating soft actuators, sensors, and a realistic rectal model, the simulator balances functional fidelity with perceptual realism. Engineering evaluations and nurse feedback confirm its potential to enhance training in
Shoko Miyagawa +10 more
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Case Report: A comparative evaluation of anterior open bite orthodontic treatment outcomes and stability of results in monozygotic twins. [PDF]
Bunta O, Pastrav M, Festila D.
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A novel carbon fiber reinforcement for dielectric elastomer actuators enhances actuation force while decoupling electromechanical performance from the actuator's aspect ratio. Unlike conventional fiber reinforcements, it enables a uniform planar stretch state along the entire actuator.
Markus Koenigsdorff +8 more
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Flapping Foil-Based Propulsion and Power Generation: A Comprehensive Review. [PDF]
Kandel P, Wang J, Deng J.
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