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From Rigid to Soft Robotic Approaches for Neuroendoscopy

open access: yesAdvanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
Robotic assistance has had minimal impact on deep intraventricular surgeries, where small‐scale, precision, and reduced invasiveness can contribute to improved patient outcomes. Emerging technologies in rigid, soft, and hybrid robotics are reviewed to identify the most promising mechanisms for deep brain navigation in addition to an attempt to identify
Kieran Gilday   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Scaling up in agriculture, rural development, and nutrition

open access: yes, 2021
After decades of neglect, volatile food prices and the persistence of hunger and malnutrition have brought agriculture and nutrition to the forefront of the international development agenda.
Linn, Johannes F., ed., Linn, Johannes F
core  

Strong‐Magnetic Flexible Composites for Magnetically Responsive Soft Robots

open access: yesAdvanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
This perspective provides an overview of the performance mechanisms, preparation methods, and applications of strong magnetic flexible composite materials in soft actuators (such as gripping, movement, and sensing), and further explores current opportunities and challenges.
Wenwen Li   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Assessment of cataract surgical outcomes in settings where follow-up is poor: PRECOG, a multicentre observational study

open access: yesThe Lancet Global Health, 2013
Background: Poor follow-up after cataract surgery in developing countries makes assessment of operative quality uncertain. We aimed to assess two strategies to measure visual outcome: recording the visual acuity of all patients 3 or fewer days ...
Prof. Nathan Congdon, MD   +13 more
doaj   +1 more source

Appropriate technology for sustainable food security

open access: yes, 2022
Modern science and technology offer tremendous opportunities for improving the well-being of current and future generations and the environment. However, they also embody risks.
Pinstrup-Andersen, Per, ed.
core  

3D Printing of Soft Robotic Systems: Advances in Fabrication Strategies and Future Trends

open access: yesAdvanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
Collectively, this review systematically examines 3D‐printed soft robotics, encompassing material selections, function integration, and manufacturing methodologies. Meanwhile, fabrication strategies are analyzed in order of increasing complexity, highlighting persistent challenges with proposed solutions.
Changjiang Liu   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Rethinking Tourism in Saudi Arabia: Royal Vision 2030 Perspective [PDF]

open access: yesAfrican Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure, 2019
Tourism is a leading economic activity in most nations across the world. The tourism industry accounts for about 5% of the global gross domestic product (GDP) and gives rise to about 8% total world employment.
Mohammad Abuhjeeleh, PhD
doaj  

Vision 2020

open access: yes, 2012
The chapter introduces a novel website model adopted in Vision 2020. An evaluation framework is presented for assessing the extent to which a website facilitates electronic participation via Web 2.0 technologies.
Chian-Wen Wang   +2 more
core   +1 more source

A Review on Sensor Technologies, Control Approaches, and Emerging Challenges in Soft Robotics

open access: yesAdvanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
This review provides an introspective of sensors and controllers in soft robotics. Initially describing the current sensing methods, then moving on to the control methods utilized, and finally ending with challenges and future directions in soft robotics focusing on the material innovations, sensor fusion, and embedded intelligence for sensors and ...
Ean Lovett   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

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