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Soft Robotic Excretory Care Simulator for Nursing Education: Functional and Perceptual Biomimetics Approach

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
A soft robotic simulator is developed to replicate the digital removal of feces (DRF), a sensitive yet essential nursing procedure. Integrating soft actuators, sensors, and a realistic rectal model, the simulator balances functional fidelity with perceptual realism. Engineering evaluations and nurse feedback confirm its potential to enhance training in
Shoko Miyagawa, Sota Suzuki, Shizuka Watanabe, Zebing Mao, Young Ah Seong, Toshinori Fujie, Tatsuhiro Horii, Kenjiro Tadakuma, Koichi Suzumori, Hiroyuki Nabae, Shingo Maeda   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

NaOH-Only Pretreated Wood Densification: A Simplified Sulfite-Free Route Across Wood Species. [PDF]

Polymers (Basel)
Andze L, Nefjodovs V, Zoldners J, Milbreta U, Skute M, Vecbiskena L, Filipova I, Andzs M.   +7 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Asymmetry in Skipping Enhances Viability Against Control Input Noise

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
Quadruped animals use asymmetric galloping gaits at high speeds, yet the functional role of this asymmetry remains unclear. This study shows that left–right asymmetry in touchdown angles enhances robustness to control noise. Using a simple two‐legged locomotion model and viability theory, it demonstrates that asymmetric skipping substantially enlarges ...
Yuichi Ambe, Alvin So, Shinya Aoi
wiley   +1 more source

Research Progress in Chitin/Chitosan-Based Biomass Adhesives: Extraction Processes, Composite and Chemical Modification. [PDF]

Polymers (Basel)
Luo Y, Zhang Z, Zuo J, Zhang L.
europepmc   +1 more source

Gait Analysis of Pak Biawak: A Necrobot Lizard Built using the Skeleton of an Asian Water Monitor (Varanus Salvator)

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
Pak Biawak, a necrobot, embodies an unusual fusion of biology and robotics. Designed to repurpose natural structures after death, it challenges conventional boundaries between nature and engineering. Its movements are precise yet unsettling, raising questions about sustainability, ethics, and the untapped potential of biointegrated machines.
Leo Foulds, Donan Satria Yudha, Parvez Alam   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effects of caffeine and tannin treatments on biodegradation resistance and fire retardancy of oriented strand board (OSB) panels. [PDF]

Mater Struct
López-Gómez YM, Salomé-Simon FA, Barbero-López A, Cloutier A, Haapala A.   +4 more
europepmc   +1 more source

ChicGrasp: Imitation‐Learning‐Based Customized Dual‐Jaw Gripper Control for Manipulation of Delicate, Irregular Bio‐Products

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
Automated poultry processing lines still rely on humans to lift slippery, easily bruised carcasses onto a shackle conveyor. Deformability, anatomical variance, and hygiene rules make conventional suction and scripted motions unreliable. We present ChicGrasp, an end‐to‐end hardware‐software co‐designed imitation learning framework, to offer a ...
Amirreza Davar, Zhengtong Xu, Siavash Mahmoudi, Pouya Sohrabipour, Chaitanya Pallerla, Yu She, Wan Shou, Philip Glen Crandall, Dongyi Wang   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Physical and Mechanical Properties of Particleboards Made from Furfurylated Rattan Particles. [PDF]

Polymers (Basel)
Mubarok M, Sari NR, Zaini LH, Sugita P, Lubis MAR, Abdillah IB, Syukur A, Wibowo ES, Sulastiningsih IM, Liao J, Hermawan D, Gérardin P, Papadopoulou IA, Papadopoulos AN.   +13 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Modular, Textile‐Based Soft Robotic Grippers for Agricultural Produce Handling

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
This article introduces textile‐based pneumatic grippers that transform simple textiles into robust bending actuators. Detailed experiments uncover how cut geometry and fabric selection shape performance. Successful handling of fragile agricultural items showcases the potential of textile robotics for safe, scalable automation in food processing and ...
Zeyu Hou, Eran Beeri Bamani, Joao Buzzatto, Bryan Busby, Lucas Ferrari Gerez   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Understanding Mechanical Properties of <i>Nothofagus alpina</i> (Poepp. & Endl.) Oerst. Wood Through Controlled Freeze-Heat Treatments: Linking Physical, Chemical, and Structural Changes. [PDF]

Materials (Basel)
Valle R, Inostroza RE, Soto-Cerda L, Bueno-Silva W, Muñoz-Vera M, Tuninetti V, Castro RI.   +6 more
europepmc   +1 more source