This work presents a state‐adaptive Koopman linear quadratic regulator framework for real‐time manipulation of a deformable swab tool in robotic environmental sampling. By combining Koopman linearization, tactile sensing, and centroid‐based force regulation, the system maintains stable contact forces and high coverage across flat and inclined surfaces.
Siavash Mahmoudi +2 more
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Density-Dependent Length Contraction with Angular Spin Torque
[This content is now fully covered by the main Apollonian theory of everything] A flat-spacetime scalar model where gravity emerges as radial ruler contraction along the line-of-sight: s = max(1 - κ_eff ∫ ρ ds, 0.01), with κ_eff = 7.39 × 10^5 m² kg^{-1} (Gaia DR3 calibrated) scaling as κ_eff ∝ 1/(1 + ρ/ρ_crit)^2, ρ_crit = 10^{-24} kg m^{-3 ...
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Geometry of braided DNA dictates supercoiling partitioning. [PDF]
Hong Y +4 more
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Waveguide Photoactuators: Materials, Fabrication, and Applications
Waveguide photoactuators convert guided light into mechanical motion. Their tethered‐flexible design enables minimally invasive surgery and confined‐space robotics. This review aims to guide materials selection, device design, and system integration, accelerating the transition of waveguide photoactuators from laboratory prototypes to versatile ...
Minjie Xi +4 more
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The Relationship Between Recorded Bone Quality and Primary Implant Stability Measured by Insertion Torque: A Retrospective Study. [PDF]
Chauhan S +5 more
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Liquid Crystalline Elastomers in Soft Robotics: Assessing Promise and Limitations
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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Stretch versus shortening contractions subsequently decrease versus increase neural drive to the human tibialis anterior. [PDF]
Raiteri BJ +4 more
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Compliant Pneumatic Feet with Real‐Time Stiffness Adaptation for Humanoid Locomotion
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
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Comparative Biomechanical Evaluation of SDS and Nobel Ceramic Dental Implant Systems in Type II Artificial Bone: An In Vitro Study. [PDF]
Mourão CF +5 more
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Hybrid Continuum Robot Designs and Architectures for Healthcare Applications
Hybrid continuum robots represent an emerging class of flexible manipulators that blend materials, structures, and actuation concepts from the established fields of soft and continuum robotics. This review introduces an accessible framework to distinguish key hybridization approaches, surveys current designs aimed at complex clinical applications, and ...
Burak Ozdemir +4 more
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