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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Comprehensive evaluation and climate response analysis of Ginkgo biloba Linn. wood properties across different regions. [PDF]
Gao T +7 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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In this paper, the dielectric properties of the chemical constituents of wood were measured over a wide temperature and frequency ranges in order to elucidate the dielectric anisotropy of wood. In the case of cellulose and mannan the only one temperature dispersion was observed.
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Identification of miR171a-<i>GRAS50</i> Regulatory Module Associated with Wood Properties in <i>Populus tomentosa</i>. [PDF]
Shi G, Huang R, Qin S, Quan M, Zhang D.
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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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Cross-generational genomic prediction of Norway spruce (Picea abies) wood properties: an evaluation using independent validation. [PDF]
Hayatgheibi H +8 more
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Nanomaterials and Chemical Modifications for Enhanced Key Wood Properties: A Review. [PDF]
Papadopoulos AN +3 more
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Advances in Electroactive Liquid Crystal Elastomers for Intelligent Robotics and Electronics
Electroactive liquid crystal elastomers (eLCEs) integrate molecular anisotropy with electrical functionality to enable programmable actuation and reconfigurable electronics. This review classifies eLCEs into robotic actuators and adaptive electronics, summarizes key actuation mechanisms, and highlights fabrication strategies that bridge materials to ...
Kavita Ramesh Rathod +14 more
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Genetic manipulation of a COBRA gene, PtrCOB11, substantially alters wood properties in poplar. [PDF]
Xu W +8 more
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