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Agar‐Based Optical Sensing System With a Phosphorescent Grid Pattern for Measuring Stress Distributions of Root Growth Using the Sampling Moiré Method

Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.
This paper presents an agar medium with a phosphorescent grid pattern that measures the stress distribution generated by growing plant roots. Using phosphorescence, the system optically separates the grid pattern from the root and extracts the grid deformation.
Gakuto Kagawa, Hidetoshi Takahashi
wiley   +1 more source

Transient Vortex Dynamics in Tip Clearance Flow of a Novel Dishwasher Pump

Machines
Blade tip leakage vortex (TLV) is a critical phenomenon in hydraulic machinery, which can significantly affect the internal flow characteristics and deteriorate the hydraulic performance.
Chao Ning, Yalin Li, Haichao Sun, Yue Wang, Fan Meng   +4 more
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Testing and Simulation of Multilayer Polyvinylidene Fluoride‐Based Piezoelectric Energy Harvester Devices

Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.
The study considers the use of polymer/dielectric‐based multilayers piezoelectric Energy Harvesters (EH) to produce an output voltage and current, by exploiting the mechanical energy provided by human organs movements. In particular, the heart motion is considered from the kinematic viewpoint, and a multiphysics theoretical model is developed to assess
Hamdi Ezzin, Silvia Monchetti, Paolo Emilio Puddu, Luciano Teresi, Antonio DeSimone, Roberto Brighenti   +5 more
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A Superlubricated Magnetically Steerable Microcatheter with Integrated Optical and Fluidic Channels

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
A magnetically steerable microcatheter with integrated optical and fluidic channels is developed for multifunctional navigation in tortuous anatomical environments. A surface‐grafted hydrogel coating enables low‐friction actuation. The device demonstrates stable light and fluid delivery during magnetic manipulation, offering a compact platform for ...
Yuntian Du, Ruokun He, Luqi Li, Hesheng Wang, Zhuo‐Chen Ma, Bing Han   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Study on Steam Excitation Forces Induced by Tip Seal Leakage Flow in Steam Turbines

Machines
This study aims to elucidate the mechanisms by which tip seal leakage flow induces steam excitation, thereby enhancing the operational safety of steam turbines.
Pan Li, Huan Wang, Haichao Peng, Heyong Si, Tieliu Jiang   +4 more
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3D unsteady flow in oscillating compressor cascade [PDF]

, 2004
An experimental and computational study has been carried out to enhance current understanding of three dimensional (3D) cascade aeroelastic mechanisms. 3D unsteady pressure data produced during executing this project is the first-of-its-kind, which can ...
Yang, Hui
core  

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

Advanced 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, Hiroshi Kaminaga, Philippe Fraisse, Gentiane Venture   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effects and Flow Control Mechanism of Synthetic Jets in a Transonic Axial Compressor

Applied Sciences
To address flow instability induced by tip leakage vortex breakdown in high thrust-to-weight ratio aero-engine compressors, this study conducts numerical investigations into the DTR transonic compressor rotor.
Qishuai Wang, Guangyao An
doaj   +1 more source

Durability of Soft Pneumatic Actuators: A Review and Benchmarking Protocol

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
Lack of durability is a key challenge hindering the broad scale adoption of soft pneumatic actuators (SPAs) in automation industries. This review provides a comprehensive overview of existing research on SPA durability, introduces a standardized durability benchmarking protocol to consolidate the testing of SPAs, and outlines promising directions for ...
Dickson Chiu Yu Wong, Yucheng Luo, Rob Bernardus Nicolaas Scharff   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Role of Tip Leakage Flow in Spike-Type Rotating Stall Inception

, 2017
This paper describes the role of tip leakage flow in creating the leading edge separation necessary for the onset of spike-type compressor rotating stall.
Greitzer, EM, Pullan, G, Hewkin-Smith, M, E. M. Greitzer, Spakovszky, ZS, Spakovszky, Zoltan S, Grimshaw, SD, M. Hewkin-Smith, Z. S. Spakovszky, Pullan, G., S. D. Grimshaw, Greitzer, Edward M, G. Pullan, Hewkin-Smith, M., Grimshaw, S. D.   +14 more
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