Recent Advances of Slip Sensors for Smart Robotics
This review summarizes recent progress in robotic slip sensors across mechanical, electrical, thermal, optical, magnetic, and acoustic mechanisms, offering a comprehensive reference for the selection of slip sensors in robotic applications. In addition, current challenges and emerging trends are identified to advance the development of robust, adaptive,
Xingyu Zhang +8 more
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Environmental and aesthetic impacts of small docks and piers, workshop report: Developing a science-based decision support tool for small dock management, phase 1: Status of the science [PDF]
Few issues confronting coastal resource managers are as divisive or difficult to manage as regulating the construction of private recreational docks and piers associated with residential development.
Bliven, Steve, Kelty, Ruth
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An in situ electroplating approach for MEX 3D printing is proposed, enabling copper deposition during the fabrication of conductive polymers. The method combines a printer‐integrated plating head, ML‐based g‐code control, and stop‐and‐go printing, achieving near‐bulk copper conductivity and enabling fully embedded, assembly‐free electronic components ...
Gianluca Percoco +5 more
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Physisporinus vitreus: a versatile white rot fungus for engineering value-added wood products [PDF]
The credo of every scientist working in the field of applied science is to transfer knowledge "from science to market,” a process that combines (1) science (fundamental discoveries and basic research) with (2) technology development (performance ...
Schubert, Mark, Schwarze, Francis
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Modular, Textile‐Based Soft Robotic Grippers for Agricultural Produce Handling
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 +4 more
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Grip and Grasp: Lizard Claw Inspired Robotic Manipulators
Our study identifies the most effective lizard claw shape for use as an end effector in a bioinspired robotic manipulator. By examining key geometric features and combining them into comparative indices, the Crotaphytus collaris claw is found to be the best fit.
Hyeon Lee +4 more
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European Union environmental regulations and their potential impact on market access for Africa's exports [PDF]
international trade;impact assessment;European Union;Africa;access to markets;environmental protection;exports;international agreements;environmental ...
Mihyo, P.B.
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From Lab to Landscape: Environmental Biohybrid Robotics for Ecological Futures
This Perspective explores environmental biohybrid robotics, integrating living tissues, microorganisms, and insects for operation in real‐world ecosystems. It traces the leap from laboratory experiments to forests, wetlands, and urban environments and discusses key challenges, development pathways, and opportunities for ecological monitoring and ...
Miriam Filippi
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THE EFFECTIVENESS OF WOOD PRESERVATION FOR TERMITE ATTACK USING TOBACCO EXTRACT PRESERVATIVE AND UREA [PDF]
This test is aimed to determine the effectiveness of the preservative early effect on using of tobacco extracts and urea concentration and varying immersion time on the durability of the wood from the visual side of the specimen-weight-loss.
Suryadi , Prasetyo
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