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Multiphoton‐Printed Microrobotic Arrays Powered by Discrete, Monolithically Integrated Hydrogel Actuators

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
Functional surfaces are investigated as a foundation for reconfigurable microscale systems with sensing and actuation capabilities. Advances in additive manufacturing enable our development of planar arrays of hybrid‐material, compliant microdevices that convert environmental stimuli into programmed motion and visual responses.
Sandra Edward, Eric Nieto Gonzalez, Michael Gallegos, Thomas Golecki, Bryan Kaehr, Holly M. Golecki   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effects of fin-hull geometric parameters on propulsion performance in bionic vehicles

Zhongguo Jianchuan Yanjiu
ObjectiveThis study aims to systematically quantify the effects of fin-hull geometric configuration on the propulsion performance of bionic undulating-fin vehicles employing media and/or paired fin propulsion (MPF).
Cong SUN, Xianqiu LONG, Chonglei WANG, Bin FANG   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Development of an Auxiliary Propulsion Module for an Autonomous Underwater Glider

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part M: Journal of Engineering for the Maritime Environment, 2010
A low-power propeller-based propulsion module has been developed to augment the buoyancy engine of a 200 m Slocum electric glider. This device is introduced to allow new behaviours such as horizontal flight and faster overall speeds to expand the existing operational envelope of underwater gliders.
Claus, B., Bachmayer, R., Williams, C. D.   +2 more
openaire   +3 more sources

3D‐Nanoprinted Fluidically Steerable Soft Robotic Microcatheters

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
This work introduces a ∼3‐French (1 mm‐in‐diameter) soft robotic microcatheter fabricated by means of two‐photon direct laser writing. The 3D‐printed microcatheter enables remote, on‐demand steering via microfluidic actuation for guidewire‐free navigation of vascular networks as well as microcatheter‐mediated delivery of fluidic payloads to target ...
Bailey M. Felix, Molly Carton, Olivia M. Young, Noah Barnes, Jordi T. Andreou, Sarah McHugh, Jack E. McCann, Claudia Davis, Victoria Reddig‐Leiman, Afsah Kamran, Dheeraj Gandhi, Miroslaw Janowski, Jeremy D. Brown, Mark Fuge, Axel Krieger, Clifford R. Weiss, Christopher R. Bailey, Ryan D. Sochol   +17 more
wiley   +1 more source

Strategic Design of Soft Actuators in Translational Medical Robotics for Human‐Centered Healthcare

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
Soft robotics enables biocompatible, compliant medical devices, but clinical translation requires design‐driven engineering beyond materials. This perspective reviews implantable, surgical, and wearable systems by actuation mechanism, highlighting how optimized architectures and integration improve mechanical interfacing, adaptability, and durability ...
Ho Jun Jin, Jimin Kim, Inho Kim, Bong Hoon Kim   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Multiphysics Modeling of Ionic Polymer Metal Composites, with Application in Underwater Sensing

Proceedings, 2017
Ionic polymer metal composites (IPMCs) are a novel class of soft active materials that are receiving considerable attention as sensors and actuators.
Maurizio Porfiri
doaj   +1 more source

Ultrasound‐Actuated Gene Editing in Human Kidney Organoids

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
Peptide‐stabilized nanoemulsions enable spatially controlled, ultrasound‐triggered delivery of gene‐editing proteins deep within human kidney organoid tissues. Focused acoustic pulses drive droplet vaporization, propelling cargo into target renal cells while preserving native tissue microarchitecture. This non‐viral platform improves both the depth and
Michael A. Miller, Nicole Vo, Utkarsh, Ivan Sokirniy, Justin Pritchard, Benjamin S. Freedman, Scott H. Medina   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Harnessing Phase Separation for the Development of High‐Performance Hydrogels

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Hydrogels are indispensable for the development of next‐generation bioelectronics, soft robotics, and biomedical devices, where their mechanical properties determine performance and reliability. Among strategies to enhance hydrogel mechanics, phase separation enables controlled heterogeneity resulting in gel networks that are reinforced by ...
Yue Shao, Yiming Ma, Baihao Shao, Molly M. Stevens   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Underwater vehicle propulsion and power generation [PDF]

, 2008
An underwater vehicle includes a shaft with a propeller disposed thereon; a generator/motor having a stator and a rotor, the rotor being operable to rotate with the propeller; at least one energy storage device connected to the generator/motor; and a ...
Chao, Yi, Jones, Jack A.
core   +1 more source

Bending‐Resistant Intimate 3D Graphene–Metal Heterojunctions for Highly Sensitive and Robust Flexible Sensors

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
A reservoir‐guided silver‐nanoparticle soldering strategy is developed for bending‐resistant 3D graphene–metal heterojunctions. Controlled hot‐plate evaporation confines conductive ink within the metal reservoir, suppressing spreading and protecting the LIG interface from deformation‐induced fracture.
Saeyoung Park, Yoo‐Kyum Shin, Na‐Kyoung Yang, Gyeong‐Hwan Park, Somi Lee, Min‐Ho Seo   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source