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 +2 more
wiley +1 more source
Eco-Friendly Plant-Derived Fillers (Ginseng, Lemongrass, Turmeric, Wood Flour) for Elastomeric Composites Containing Natural and Chloroprene Rubbers (NR/CR). [PDF]
Polymers (Basel)Smejda-Krzewicka A.
europepmc +1 more source
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 +8 more
wiley +1 more source
Sawdust-Assisted Phytoremediation: Boosting White Mustard (<i>Sinapis alba</i>) Growth and Cadmium Uptake from Contaminated Soil. [PDF]
ACS OmegaKramski DJ, Warchoł J, Michalak I.
europepmc +1 more source
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.Muscle cell‐based biohybrid robot using nanomaterials for function enhancement and neural function for biomedical applications. Biohybrid robotics, an emerging field combining biological tissues with artificial systems, has made significant progress in developing various biohybrid constructs, including muscle‐cell‐driven biorobots and microbots.
Minkyu Shin +4 more
wiley +1 more source
A lignin-enrichment approach for processing natural wood into highly NIR-selective optical filters. [PDF]
Nat CommunYu S +7 more
europepmc +1 more source
A Canine Musculoskeletal Robot for Investigating Biomechanical Functions During Locomotion
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.In this study, a dog limb musculoskeletal robot was developed using thin McKibben artificial muscles to investigate the effects of the dog's musculoskeletal structure on walking. Walking experiments were conducted in both indoor and outdoor environments, suggesting that the flexible structure of the dog's shoulders contributes to an increase in stroke ...
Hana Ito +6 more
wiley +1 more source
A Comprehensive Review on the Fatigue of Wood and Wood-Based Materials. [PDF]
Materials (Basel)Gaberšček Tuta G, Fajdiga G.
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 +4 more
wiley +1 more source
Toward the Optimization of the Optical Behavior of Transparent Wood: Current State of the Art and Perspectives. [PDF]
Polymers (Basel)Pugliese D, Malucelli G.
europepmc +1 more source