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Transformative 4D Printed SMPs into Soft Electronics and Adaptive Structures: Innovations and Practical Insights

open access: yesAdvanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.
This review highlights recent advancements in 3DP techniques that incorporate emerging multifunctional SMP materials for applications in e‐electronics, soft actuators, biomedical devices, and more. Abstract Shape memory polymers (SMP) have recently gained significant attention as multifunctional materials for flexible and wearable electronics ...
Muhammad Yasir Khalid   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Oxidized Zirconium Total Knee Arthroplasty Implant Failure in a Patient With Knee Instability

open access: yesArthroplasty Today, 2020
Oxidized zirconium was introduced as an alternative bearing surface to decrease polyethylene wear and reduce aseptic mechanical failure of hip and knee arthroplasties.
Lydia Kore, MD   +3 more
doaj  

Lightweight and High‐Performance Ankle Braces Enabled by 3D Printed Metamaterial Liquid Crystal Polymer

open access: yesAdvanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.
A flexible, lightweight ankle brace made from 3D‐printed liquid crystal polymer metamaterials offers targeted support without restricting movement. Programmable stiffness provides protection during risky motions. Biomechanical tests suggest performance comparable to commercial braces with reduced bulk, highlighting potential for broader orthotic ...
Cassi J. Henderson   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Total Knee Replacement in Gonarthrosis [PDF]

open access: hybrid, 1986
Dae Kyung Bae   +3 more
openalex   +1 more source

Reducing Personalization Time and Energy Cost While Walking Outdoors with a Portable Exosuit

open access: yesAdvanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
Rapid Real‐World Optimization! An AF‐based human‐in‐the‐loop optimization strategy rapidly personalizes a portable hip extension exosuit for incline walking. Real‐time Bayesian optimization of assistive force significantly reduces metabolic energy—up to 16.2%—while converging in just 3 min 24 s.
Kimoon Nam   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Bleeding‐Mimetic Damage‐Detecting and Self‐Healing Modular Skin for Inflatable Structures

open access: yesAdvanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
A damage‐detecting and self‐healing system inspired by the human bleeding mechanism is developed for inflatable structures, using a liquid conductive elastomeric material enclosed in a small pouch. This material, composed of uncured elastomer, its curing agent, conductive particles, and a dispersant, solidifies only after being exposed to air and ...
Hyun Jae Lee, Ryuma Niiyama
wiley   +1 more source

Unicompartmental knee replacement - An Underrated Alternative of Total Knee Replacement: A Matched Comparative Study Analysing Their Benefits and Risks in Local Population

open access: yesJournal of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Rehabilitation, 2018
Introduction The demand of knee arthroplasty is increasing worldwide with aging population. Even though unicompartmental knee replacement is associated with fewer complications namely stroke, myocardial infarction, thrombo-embolism, blood transfusion and
Tarn Karson, Lee Qun-Jid, Wong Yiu-Chung
doaj   +1 more source

Flexible Sensor‐Based Human–Machine Interfaces with AI Integration for Medical Robotics

open access: yesAdvanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
This review explores how flexible sensing technology and artificial intelligence (AI) significantly enhance human–machine interfaces in medical robotics. It highlights key sensing mechanisms, AI‐driven advancements, and applications in prosthetics, exoskeletons, and surgical robotics.
Yuxiao Wang   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Liquid Metal Sensors for Soft Robots

open access: yesAdvanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
This review thoroughly reviews liquid metal sensors in soft robots. Their unique material properties like high conductivity and good biocompatibility are analyzed. Working principles are classified, and applications in environmental perception, motion detection, and human—robot interaction are introduced.
Qi Zhang   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

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