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Multiobjective Codesign Optimization of a Planar Pneumatic Artificial Muscle‐Based Snake‐Like Robot for Enhanced Agility and Energy Efficiency

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
wiley   +1 more source

Particulate matter mass concentrations produced from pavement surface abrasion

MATEC Web of Conferences, 2017
According to the latest findings particulate matter belong to the most significant pollutants in Europe together with ground-level ozone O3 and nitrogen dioxide NO2. Road traffic is one of the main sources of particulate matter.
Fullova Dasa, Durcanska Daniela, Hegrova Jitka   +2 more
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Overcoming the Loss of Performance in Unmanned Ground Vehicles Due to the Terrain Variability

IEEE Access, 2018
Performance in autonomous driven vehicles is susceptible of degradation when traversing different terrains, thus needing motion controllers to be tuned for different terrain profiles.
Javier Prado, Francisco Yandun, Miguel Torres Torriti, Fernando Auat Cheein   +3 more
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Information Transmission Strategies for Self‐Organized Robotic Aggregation

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
In this review, we discuss how information transmission influences the neighbor‐based self‐organized aggregation of swarm robots. We focus specifically on local interactions regarding information transfer and categorize previous studies based on the functions of the information exchanged.
Shu Leng, Zihan Li, Yifeng Shao, Jinhao Liu, Li Yu, Shuguang Li   +5 more
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3D Printing of Soft Robotic Systems: Advances in Fabrication Strategies and Future Trends

Advanced 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, Bin Cui, Xumin Huang, Xiaoyu (Rayne) Zheng, T. Thang Vo‐Doan, Ruirui Qiao   +5 more
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Increasing the strength of fixed units of wheeled and tracked machines through the use of cylindrical fits with contour connection of parts

Nauchno-tekhnicheskiy vestnik Bryanskogo gosudarstvennogo universiteta, 2019
In the article researches of increase of strength of motionless connections of wheeled and caterpillar cars due to use of cylindrical landings with a contour connection of details are resulted. The technique of designing and technological support of the connections possessing a number of operational advantages is developed.
Nikolay E. Kurnosov, Konstantin V. Lebedinsky, Alexander V. Tarnopolsky, Andrey A. Nikolotov   +3 more
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Soft Actuators Integrated with Control and Power Units: Approaching Wireless Autonomous Soft Robots

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
Soft robots exhibit significant development potential in various applications. However, there are still key technical challenges regarding material improvement, structure design and components integration. This review focuses on the development and challenge of soft actuators, power components, and control components in untethered intelligent soft ...
Renwu Shi, Feifei Pan, Xiaobin Ji
wiley   +1 more source

Kinematic model of normal-trach grinding for spherical parts

Jin'gangshi yu moliao moju gongcheng, 2016
According to current requirements of efficient and precision machining for spherical parts which are made with difficult-to-machine materials and used in aerospace,high-speed rail and other industrial fields,the machining principle and method for ...
LIU Wei, DENG Chaohui, WAN Linlin
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Compliant Pneumatic Feet with Real‐Time Stiffness Adaptation for Humanoid Locomotion

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
A compliant pneumatic foot with real‐time variable stiffness enables humanoid robots to adapt to changing terrains. Using onboard vision and pressure control, the foot modulates stiffness within each gait cycle, reducing impact forces and improving balance. The design, cast in soft silicone with embedded air chambers and Kevlar wrapping, offers durable,
Irene Frizza, Hiroshi Kaminaga, Philippe Fraisse, Gentiane Venture   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Rutting Prediction of Asphalt Mixtures Containing Treated and Untreated Recycled Concrete Aggregate

Journal of Engineering
Rutting is a crucial element of the mechanical performance characteristics of asphalt mixtures, which was the primary target of this study. The task involved substituting various portions of virgin coarse aggregate with recycled concrete aggregate ...
Nadheer Khaled Al-Bayati, Mohammed Qader Ismael   +1 more
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