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Hydrogel‐Based Functional Materials: Classifications, Properties, and Applications

Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.
Conductive hydrogels have emerged as promising materials for smart wearable devices due to their outstanding flexibility, multifunctionality, and biocompatibility. This review systematically summarizes recent progress in their design strategies, focusing on monomer systems and conductive components, and highlights key multifunctional properties such as
Zeyu Zhang, Zao Cheng, Patrizio Raffa
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Harnessing the Power of 2D Materials for Flexible Energy Harvesting Applications

Carbon Energy
Capturing of ambient energy is emerging as a transformative area in energy technology, potentially replacing batteries or significantly extending their lifespan.
Muhammad Zubair, Dongseong Lee, Dae Joon Kang   +2 more
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Triboelectric Nanogenerator-Based Self-Powered Resonant Sensor for Non-Destructive Defect Detection

Sensors, 2019
A triboelectric nanogenerator-based self-powered resonant sensor is proposed and investigated. By integrating an inductor and a microswitch with a triboelectric nanogenerator, a new type triboelectric nanogenerator is obtained, the pulse voltage output ...
Jinkai Chen, Chi Zhang, Weipeng Xuan, Liyang Yu, Shurong Dong, Yuedong Xie, Wuliang Yin, Jikui Luo   +7 more
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Flexible Sensor‐Based Human–Machine Interfaces with AI Integration for Medical Robotics

Advanced 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, Zhipeng Jiang, Sun Hwa Kwon, Matthew Ibrahim, Alexander Dang, Lin Dong   +5 more
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Core–shell yarn-structured triboelectric nanogenerator for harvesting both waterdrop and biomechanics energies

Applied Physics Express
Wearable energy harvesters (WEHs) have garnered significant attention recently due to their promising capabilities in powering wearable devices. In this research, we present a core–shell yarn-structured triboelectric nanogenerator (CY-TENG) that operates
Haitao Wang, Yasuyoshi Kurokawa, Jia-Han Zhang, Kazuhiro Gotoh, Xin Liu, Satoru Miyamoto, Noritaka Usami   +6 more
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Modulus‐Switchable Miniature Robots for Biomedical Applications: A Review

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
Materials, robot designs, proof‐of‐concept functions, and biomedical applications of modulus‐switchable miniature robots. Miniature soft robots have shown great potential in biomedical applications due to their excellent controllability and suitable mechanical properties in biological environments.
Chunyun Wei, Yibin Wang, Jiangfan Yu
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Triboelectric technologies for adaptive and self-powered neuromorphic tactile sensing

Neuromorphic Computing and Engineering
Tactile perception is fundamental to how humans interact with the world, underpinning both physical manipulation and emotional experiences. This complex sensory system relies on highly specialized mechanoreceptors embedded in the skin, which detect and ...
Giuseppina Pace, Chiara Bartolozzi
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MECHANISM OF THICK METAL WALLS PENETRATION  BY HIGH-SPEED MICROPARTICLES [PDF]

, 2016
Purpose. Analysis and estimation of physical parameters which create conditions for microparticles penetration into metal microstructure to abnormally big depth. Methodology.
Baskevych, O.S., Shyman, L. M. , Sobolev, V.V., Usherenko, S. M.    +3 more
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Multitasking Smart Intestinal Capsule Robot: A Cutting‐Edge Platform for Sampling, Diagnosis, and Therapy

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
Gut microbiota and biomarkers are linked to diseases like neurological disorders and metabolic syndromes. Ingestible capsule robots enable minimally invasive gut health assessment. This article proposes a promising direction for the advancement of capsule robots, integrating in situ sampling, real‐time diagnostics, and personalized therapy.
Xizong Chen, Libing Huang, Lei Ren, Miao Wang   +3 more
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Liquid Metal Sensors for Soft Robots

Advanced 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, Nan Li, Yujia Song, Chen Hua, Tangzhen Guan, Yibing Ma, Cai Cheng, Jing Liu   +7 more
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