Situating walkability: examining walkability elements on recurring routes
TeMA: Journal of Land Use, Mobility and EnvironmentWalking is widely regarded as a ubiquitous, affordable, healthy and zero-carbon mobility mode that enhances the liveliness and inclusivity of urban spaces. In recent years, the concept of ‘walkability' has emerged as a central criterion for assessing the sustainability and liveability of cities.
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Recent Advances in Variable‐Stiffness Robotic Systems Enabled by Phase‐Change Materials
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.Phase‐change materials (PCMs), such as shape memory alloys, hydrogels, shape memory polymers, liquid crystal elastomers, and low‐melting‐point alloys, are driving advancements in stiffness‐tunable robotic systems across a wide range of applications. This review highlights recent progress in PCM‐enabled robotics, focusing on their underlying mechanisms,
Sukrit Gaira +5 more
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Associations between walkability and physical activity among children and adolescents: evidence from a gamified intervention. [PDF]
BMC Public HealthEipel L +5 more
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Learning Highly Dynamic Skills Transition for Quadruped Jumping Through Constrained Space
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.A quadruped robot masters dynamic jumps through constrained spaces with animal‐inspired moves and intelligent vision control. This hierarchical learning approach combines imitation of biological agility with real‐time trajectory planning. Although legged animals are capable of performing explosive motions while traversing confined spaces, replicating ...
Zeren Luo +6 more
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Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.A codesign multiobjective optimization framework was developed to enhance the morphology and controller of a snake‐like robot driven by artificial muscles. It improved planar locomotion, agility, and power efficiency. The approach optimized link geometry and controller gains, revealing that shorter muscles near joints and longer linkages maximize ...
Ayla Valles, Mahdi Haghshenas‐Jaryani
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In Europa zijn ‘walkable cities’ een concept voor waar velen onbewust aan deelnemen in onze samenleving. Steden als Amsterdam, Florence, Riga en Parijs zijn gegroeid of ontworpen met een opbouw die verwelkomend werkt naar mensen die zich graag te voet bewegen.
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Stable Imitation of Multigait and Bipedal Motions for Quadrupedal Robots Over Uneven Terrains
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.How are quadrupedal robots empowered to execute complex navigation tasks, including multigait and bipedal motions? Challenges in stability and real‐world adaptation persist, especially with uneven terrains and disturbances. This article presents an imitation learning framework that enhances adaptability and robustness by incorporating long short‐term ...
Erdong Xiao +3 more
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Built environment and the evolution of cardiometabolic risk factors: a systematic review and meta-analysis of longitudinal studies. [PDF]
BMC MedFeyissa TR +9 more
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Modulus‐Switchable Miniature Robots for Biomedical Applications: A Review
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.Materials, robot designs, proof‐of‐concept functions, and biomedical applications of modulus‐switchable miniature robots. Miniature soft robots have shown great potential in biomedical applications due to their excellent controllability and suitable mechanical properties in biological environments.
Chunyun Wei, Yibin Wang, Jiangfan Yu
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Walking environments for aging communities in municipality regions in China: measuring physical function toward population health challenges. [PDF]
Front Public HealthWei S, Yu H, Sun C.
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