Nonlocomotory Robotic Strategies for Dynamic Rotation Control in Terrestrial Robots: A Review
Terrestrial robots increasingly require rapid body rotation to maintain stability and agility in complex environments. This review shows nonlocomotory rotational control strategies that operate without ground contact, including reaction wheels, tails, bars, limbs, and thrusters.
Y. Liang +14 more
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Mindfulness in Action: How Innovative and Inclusive Climates Affect Proactive Behaviors Through Mental Toughness. [PDF]
Han X, Zhou H, Zeng G, Han Y.
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Autonomous Locomotion of Tensegrity Structure on Low‐Temperature Surfaces
A low‐temperature responsive tensegrity structure (LRTS) is constructed by integrating low‐responsive temperature liquid crystal elastomer (LCE) cables, nonresponsive cables, and stiff rods. The low phase transition temperature of LCE is achieved by introducing a new liquid crystal mesogen.
Changyue Liu +5 more
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Validation of the Chinese version of trait mental toughness inventory for sport in young basketball players: a confirmatory factor analysis. [PDF]
Wang S, Shuai Y, Kuan G, Kueh YC.
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Pak Biawak, a necrobot, embodies an unusual fusion of biology and robotics. Designed to repurpose natural structures after death, it challenges conventional boundaries between nature and engineering. Its movements are precise yet unsettling, raising questions about sustainability, ethics, and the untapped potential of biointegrated machines.
Leo Foulds +2 more
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Investigation on the Effect of Combined Addition of CNTs and La<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> on the Microstructure and Properties of W<sub>2</sub>CoB<sub>2</sub> Cermet. [PDF]
Zhu X, Qu F, Pan Y, Ke D, Liu L.
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Durability of Soft Pneumatic Actuators: A Review and Benchmarking Protocol
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 +2 more
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Effects of a six-week basketball-specific individual skills development program on mental toughness and sport competition anxiety. [PDF]
Yazıcı A +5 more
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Modular, Textile‐Based Soft Robotic Grippers for Agricultural Produce Handling
This article introduces textile‐based pneumatic grippers that transform simple textiles into robust bending actuators. Detailed experiments uncover how cut geometry and fabric selection shape performance. Successful handling of fragile agricultural items showcases the potential of textile robotics for safe, scalable automation in food processing and ...
Zeyu Hou +4 more
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Size-dependent mechanical performance and defect sensitivity in T4,4,4-graphyne nanosheets: A comprehensive multi-parameter investigation. [PDF]
Fu Y, Zhang L, Zhang J.
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