Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.A codesign multiobjective optimization framework was developed to enhance the morphology and controller of a snake‐like robot driven by artificial muscles. It improved planar locomotion, agility, and power efficiency. The approach optimized link geometry and controller gains, revealing that shorter muscles near joints and longer linkages maximize ...
Ayla Valles, Mahdi Haghshenas‐Jaryani
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A Review on Sensor Technologies, Control Approaches, and Emerging Challenges in Soft Robotics
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.This review provides an introspective of sensors and controllers in soft robotics. Initially describing the current sensing methods, then moving on to the control methods utilized, and finally ending with challenges and future directions in soft robotics focusing on the material innovations, sensor fusion, and embedded intelligence for sensors and ...
Ean Lovett +5 more
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Nonlocomotory Robotic Strategies for Dynamic Rotation Control in Terrestrial Robots: A Review
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.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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机车电传动, 2023 This paper was intended to analyze the energy consumption data of metro trains under different working conditions primarily relying on experiments and applying simulation as the supplement.
SU Hanchong +5 more
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Surgical Technique of Direct Anterior Approach for Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty Using a Leg Positioning Traction System. [PDF]
J Orthop Case Rep, 2023 Bajwa S.
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Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.Visual teach‐and‐repeat (VTR) navigation allows robots to learn and follow routes without building a full metric map. We show that navigation accuracy for VTR can be improved by integrating a topological map with error‐drift correction based on stereo vision.
Fuhai Ling, Ze Huang, Tony J. Prescott
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Traction Drive Control System for Railway Electric Rolling Stock Based on the Application of Power Factor as an Optimization Criterion [PDF]
Problems of the Regional EnergeticsThe objective of this work is to provide theoretical substantiation for the possibility of using power factor as a criterion in the development of optimized automatic control systems for AC electric rolling stock traction drives.
Goolak S. +4 more
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Analysis of and Experimental Research on a Hydraulic Traction System Based on a Digital Hydraulic Transformer. [PDF]
Sensors (Basel), 2022 Li W +5 more
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Soft Actuators Integrated with Control and Power Units: Approaching Wireless Autonomous Soft Robots
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.Soft robots exhibit significant development potential in various applications. However, there are still key technical challenges regarding material improvement, structure design and components integration. This review focuses on the development and challenge of soft actuators, power components, and control components in untethered intelligent soft ...
Renwu Shi, Feifei Pan, Xiaobin Ji
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Endoscopic mucosal resection with a magnetic traction system: a new strategy to facilitate complete resection. [PDF]
Endoscopy, 2022 Figueiredo M +6 more
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