Effect of Pr<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> addition on the mechanical properties of the mullite/ZTA composites. [PDF]
Sci RepNaga SM +5 more
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Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.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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Determination of Fracture Mechanism and Mode II Fracture Toughness of Red Sandstone Subjected to Compressive-Shear Loading. [PDF]
Materials (Basel)Lei CH +5 more
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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 +2 more
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Psychological readiness and adaptation to performance stress in female athletes: the mediating role of sport confidence between athletic identity and mental toughness. [PDF]
BMC Sports Sci Med RehabilGezer H, Korucuk M.
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Modular, Textile‐Based Soft Robotic Grippers for Agricultural Produce Handling
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.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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From mind to match: the impact of psychological skills intervention programs on football players' mental toughness, decision-making, and tactical skills: a randomized controlled group study. [PDF]
Front PsycholDalbudak İ +7 more
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Functional Fibers in Soft Robotics: Advances in Material, Structural, and Systemic Tactics
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.Fiber‐form robotic systems offer a scalable pathway toward embodied intelligence in soft robotics. This review surveys functional fibers as material, structural, and systemic elements, highlighting advances in responsive materials, architectural programing, and fabrication strategies.
Joonhee Won +5 more
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Failsafe Interstitial Design Enables Decoupled Control of Stiffness and Toughness. [PDF]
ACS Macro LettKato K, Hoshino T.
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