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Cognitive RoboticsThis research explores underwater robot applications in marine cable inspection and maintenance with solutions to accuracy, reliability, and efficiency challenges.
Xiang Liu, Shuntian Xie
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Preliminary assessment of industrial needs for an advanced ocean technology [PDF]
A quick-look review of selected ocean industries is presented for the purpose of providing NASA OSTA with an assessment of technology needs and market potential.
Balon, J. E. +4 more
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Advanced Science, EarlyView.To achieve 3D force sensing in confined spaces such as fingertips, we developed a laser‐assisted folding and magnetization method to fabricate miniature films with precise centripetal magnetization. The resulting compact sensor delivers high force resolution, rapid response, and long‐term stability, significantly enhancing the manipulation capabilities
Yujie Huang +10 more
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Smart-E An Autonomous Omnidirectional Underwater Robot
Paladyn, 2013 The survey of waterbodies or underwater installations is a challenging task. To reduce the danger for divers, Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) can be deployed.
Meyer Benjamin +3 more
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2016 Oyster Reef Restoration Project Funded by the Aquatic Resources Mitigation Program [PDF]
, 2017 This report describes the results of the construction and initial monitoring phase of an oyster restoration project conducted in 2016 by the University of New Hampshire (UNH) and The Nature Conservancy (TNC), funded by the New Hampshire Aquatic Resources
Grizzle, Raymond E., Ward, Krystin M.
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Advanced Science, EarlyView.Segmental‐level molecular engineering of a supramolecular polyurethane elastomer integrates strain‐adaptive chains, soft elastic segments, and dynamic hydrogen bonding motifs. This design reconciles skin‐like softness with muscle‐level strength, offering a sustainable and high‐performance material platform for next‐generation artificial skin and soft ...
Haoming Zou +5 more
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Worm‐Inspired Soft Robots With Modular Outfit‐Changing for Intelligent Multienvironment Adaptation
Advanced Intelligent Systems, EarlyView.This study proposes a worm‐inspired soft robot capable of locomotion across multiple environments through a modular “outfit‐changing” strategy. The robot integrates pneumatically actuated peristaltic segments with interchangeable external modules, enabling efficient motion on ground surfaces, within pipelines, through granular media, and underwater ...
Xiaomin Liu +6 more
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Asia-Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Corrosion of metallic process equipment in chemical, marine, and offshore industries leads to significant maintenance costs and safety concerns. Conventional epoxy coatings, though widely applied, often deteriorate under harsh conditions due to microcracking, moisture ingress and lack of self‐healing capability.
Thean Nam Low +5 more
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Profile Following for Inspection of Underwater Structures
Paladyn, 2013 We present a seabed profile estimation and following method for close proximity inspection of 3D underwater structures using autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs). The presented method is used to determine a path allowing the AUV to pass its sensors over
Galceran Enric +2 more
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Path Following, Obstacle Detection and Obstacle Avoidance for Thrusted Underwater Snake Robots
Frontiers in Robotics and AI, 2019 The use of unmanned underwater vehicles is steadily increasing for a variety of applications such as mapping, monitoring, inspection and intervention within several research fields and industries, e.g., oceanography, marine biology, military, and oil and
Eleni Kelasidi +8 more
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