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Wireless, Battery‐Free Wearable Pressure Sensor for Compression Therapy Entirely Built on Surface Mount Devices

Advanced Intelligent Systems, EarlyView.
This work presents a flexible, battery‐free sensor that forms a closed‐loop feedback system for smart compression therapy devices. Its scalable surface‐mount manufacturing, compact form factor, and wireless communication enable seamless integration with a wide range of active compression garments, improving user experience and therapeutic outcomes ...
Sinuo Zhao, Hongru Chen, Isaac Seeto, Phuoc Thien Phan, Chi Cong Nguyen, Tran Bach Dang, Kefan Zhu, Michael Listyawan, Minh Cuong Duong, Alice Ma, Thanh Nho Do, Hoang‐Phuong Phan   +11 more
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Flying-height and tracking-position controls with thermal-positioning actuator in hard disk drives

Journal of Advanced Mechanical Design, Systems, and Manufacturing, 2017
To improve positioning accuracy of a magnetic head in hard disk drives (HDDs), a triple-stage-actuator system was developed with a thermal-positioning actuator for a magnetic-head-positioning system.
Takenori ATSUMI
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Analysis and Optimal Design of a Novel Actuator System for a Camera Module

IEEE Access, 2021
Owing to the fourth industrial revolution and the recent trend for compact, high-performance, and multifunctional electrical devices, the demand for a small and high-performance camera module has dramatically increased.
Tae-Hoon Kwon, Jong-Suk Ro
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CONCERT: A Modular Reconfigurable Robot for Construction

Journal of Field Robotics, Volume 43, Issue 3, Page 1332-1362, May 2026.
ABSTRACT This paper presents CONCERT, a fully reconfigurable modular collaborative robot (cobot) for multiple on‐site operations in a construction site. CONCERT has been designed to support human activities in construction sites by leveraging two main characteristics: high‐power density motors and modularity. In this way, the robot is able to perform a
Luca Rossini, Edoardo Romiti, Arturo Laurenzi, Francesco Ruscelli, Marco Ruzzon, Luca Covizzi, Lorenzo Baccelliere, Stefano Carrozzo, Michael Terzer, Marco Magri, Carlo Morganti, Maolin Lei, Liana Bertoni, Diego Vedelago, Corrado Burchielli, Stefano Cordasco, Luca Muratore, Andrea Giusti, Nikos Tsagarakis   +18 more
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Roadmap to Precision 3D Printing of Cellulose: Rheology‐Guided Formulation, Fidelity Assessment, and Application Horizons

Advanced Materials Technologies, Volume 11, Issue 8, 17 April 2026.
This critical review presents a comprehensive roadmap for the precision 3D printing of cellulose. Quantitative correlations link ink formulation and rheological properties to print fidelity and final material performance. This framework guides the development of advanced functional materials, from biomedical scaffolds to electromagnetic shielding ...
Majed Amini, Hadi Hosseini, Seyyed Alireza Hashemi, Mohammad Arjmand   +3 more
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Development of An Optimal Low-Noise Voice-Coil Actuator for Precision Motion Control Applications [PDF]

AUT Journal of Electrical Engineering
Voice-Coil Actuators (VCAs) serve as indispensable components in precision motion applications, valued for their linear force performance, smooth operation, and compact size.
Suorena Saeedi, Ali Sadighi, Masoud Shariat Panahi   +2 more
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Design Optimization of a Variable Stiffness Robotic Gripper with Passive Restoration Fabricated by Multimaterial 3D Printing

Advanced Robotics Research, Volume 2, Issue 2, April 2026.
A multimaterial robotic gripper fabricated via multimaterial 3D printing integrates conductive thermopolymer joints with flexible elastomeric components. Joule heating enables precise joint‐level stiffness modulation, enhanced by embedded temperature sensors, passive shape restoration, and active cooling, enabling versatile manipulation capabilities ...
Daniel Jee Seng Goh, Guo Liang Goh, Selvanther Sivarajan, Van Pho Nguyen, Wai Yee Yeong   +4 more
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Liquid Metal Sensors for Soft Robots

Advanced Robotics Research, Volume 2, Issue 2, April 2026.
This review thoroughly reviews liquid metal sensors in soft robots. Their unique material properties like high conductivity and good biocompatibility are analyzed. Working principles are classified, and applications in environmental perception, motion detection, and human—robot interaction are introduced.
Qi Zhang, Nan Li, Yujia Song, Chen Hua, Tangzhen Guan, Yibing Ma, Cai Cheng, Jing Liu   +7 more
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A Study on Vibration Reduction Mechanism of Precision Stage for Laser Direct Imaging [PDF]

한국정밀공학회지, 2017
Recently, Laser Direct Imaging (LDI) has been used to replace lithography in Flexible Printed Circuit Board (FPCB) manufacturing. However, repeated motion of a linear motor caused residual vibration in the granite on which the workpiece was placed when ...
Chang Hoon Seo, Hyeong Gyu Lee, Yong Ho Jeon, Moon Gu Lee   +3 more
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MXene‐Based Self‐Powered Flexible Sensors: Advances in Fabrication, Sensing Mechanisms, and Density Functional Theory‐Driven Performance Optimization

Advanced Energy and Sustainability Research, Volume 7, Issue 4, April 2026.
MXene‐based self‐powered textile sensors are presented as an emerging platform for integrated energy harvesting and multifunctional sensing in wearable electronics. This review systematically discusses MXene synthesis, DFT‐driven insights into properties, nanogenerator‐based device architectures, and scalable textile integration strategies, while ...
Md. Mahfuzur Rahman, Rifat Sarker Apu, Anik Kumar Das, Md. Farhad Hossain, Mohammad Kamrul Hasan, Rubaiyet I. Haque   +5 more
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