Cnidaria-Inspired Morphing Mechanism for Underwater Robot: A Soft Tectonics Approach. [PDF]
Sensors (Basel)Yu Y.
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Enhancing the Ultrasonic Welding of Wood Using 3D Printed Lignin Energy Directors
Advanced Science, EarlyView.Sustainable manufacturing for lightweight structures using ecofriendly materials will be key to reducing material consumption and lowering carbon footprints. Here, an approach is presented to weld wood using ultrasonic vibrations with material at the joint interface to direct energy.
Muhamad Amani +6 more
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Modeling and Experimental Validation of a Bionic Underwater Robot with Undulating and Flapping Composite Propulsion. [PDF]
Biomimetics (Basel)Zeng H +5 more
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Bioinspired Twisted Artificial Muscles with Enhanced Performance for Underwater Applications
Advanced Science, EarlyView.A climbing plant‐inspired twisted artificial muscle (TAM) with a braided configuration and seal‐inspired thermal insulation enables high‐performance underwater actuation. Enhanced deformation, reduced heat dissipation, and rapid motion are validated through a bionic ray that exhibits straight and turning motions.
Jin Sun +6 more
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Research on Target Localization Method for Underwater Robot Based on the Bionic Lateral Line System of Fish. [PDF]
Biomimetics (Basel)Lin X +5 more
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Ultra‐High Friction and Adhesion in Hydrogel Layer Driven by Wet‐to‐Dry Transition Dynamics
Advanced Science, EarlyView.This work reveals a critical wet‐to‐dry transition in polyacrylamide hydrogel layers that induces volumetric shrinkage, resulting in enhanced interfacial contact and dramatically increased friction and adhesion. Leveraging this transition enables strong, reversible gripping on diverse surfaces, offering new insights for hydrogel‐based gripping ...
Chenxu Liu +11 more
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Vertex: A New Distributed Underwater Robotic Platform for Environmental Monitoring
, 2018 Felix Schill +2 more
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Design and Implementation of a Biomimetic Underwater Robot Propulsion System Inspired by Bullfrog Hind Leg Movements. [PDF]
Biomimetics (Basel)Chu Y +5 more
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A Degradable Bioinspired Flier with Aerogel‐Based Colorimetric Sensors for Environmental Monitoring
Advanced Science, EarlyView.Biodegradable fliers are developed inspired by Tipuana tipu samaras, integrating cellulose nanocrystal aerogel (CNCa) sensors loaded with natural dyes for pH and ammonia detection. The lightweight, degradable fliers mimic natural morphology and aerodynamics, offering an eco‐friendly, scalable solution for in situ environmental monitoring after passive ...
Gianpaolo Gallo +4 more
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