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Experimental Analysis and Physics‐Based Analytical Model on Twisted and Coiled Artificial Muscles

open access: yesAdvanced Engineering Materials, Volume 28, Issue 2, January 21, 2026.
Twisted and coiled artificial muscles made from silver‐coated nylon fibers are investigated through experiments and analytical modeling. The actuators achieve contractions up to 19.3% and specific work of 8 kJ kg−1, though efficiency remains limited (≈0.15%) by thermal losses.
Salvatore Garofalo   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

One‐Dimensional Finite Elements With Arbitrary Cross‐Sectional Displacement Fields

open access: yesInternational Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, Volume 127, Issue 1, 15 January 2026.
ABSTRACT This paper introduces an unprecedented unified approach for developing structural theories with an arbitrary kinematic variable over the beam cross‐section. Each of the three displacement variables can be analyzed using an independent expansion function. Both the order of the expansion and the number of terms in each field can be any. That is,
E. Carrera, D. Scano, E. Zappino
wiley   +1 more source

Between Droughts and Floods: The Seasonal Response of Freshwater Snails in Artificial Reservoirs in the Brazilian Semiarid Region

open access: yesPopulation Ecology, Volume 68, Issue 1, January 2026.
We investigate the seasonal dynamics of two freshwater snails, Biomphalaria straminea and Melanoides tuberculata, in artificial reservoirs of the Brazilian semiarid region. Despite regulated hydrology, B. straminea exhibited strong seasonal fluctuations associated with dry periods, while M. tuberculata maintained stable populations throughout the year,
Lucas Henrique Sousa da Silva   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Optimizing Instruction to Reduce Element Interactivity in Fraction Multiplication: Recommendations From Cognitive Load Theory

open access: yesApplied Cognitive Psychology, Volume 40, Issue 1, January/February 2026.
ABSTRACT This study examined the effectiveness of two instructional methods for teaching fraction multiplication within the framework of cognitive load theory. Ninety‐three Year 4 students from South East Asian country were randomly assigned to either the High Element‐Interactivity Method (HEIM) or the Low Element‐Interactivity Method (LEIM).
Bing Hiong Ngu, Huy P. Phan, Hasbee Usop
wiley   +1 more source

Rotary 4D Printing of Programmable Metamaterials on Sustainable 4D Mandrel

open access: yesAdvanced Materials Technologies, Volume 11, Issue 1, 8 January 2026.
The paper introduces open, rotary 4D printing of programmable tubular metamaterials. It presents an open, non‐planar path‐to‐G‐code pipeline and shape‐changing rotary mandrel that enable support‐free fabrication and multi‐stimuli actuation. Experiments and FEA validate the mentioned features and stress redistribution.
Hesam Soleimanzadeh   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Miniaturized and Modularized Wearable Force Sensing System for Functionality Expansion on Existing Robots

open access: yesAdvanced Sensor Research, Volume 5, Issue 1, January 2026.
This work provides solutions for force sensor and system miniaturization and modularization solution, which supports function expansion on existing mechanical robots. Compared with a prior solution, 87% volumetric reduction is realized with less than 2% signal tolerance and remarkable repeatability.
Chen‐Hao Hung   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

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