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 +10 more
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Three lignicolous freshwater fungi of <i>Neohelicomyces</i> (Tubeufiales, Tubeufiaceae) from Guizhou Province, China. [PDF]
MycoKeysZhang LJ +5 more
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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
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Bio-Based Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Reinforced Water Glass/Silica Sol Hybrid Gel Foam with Synergistic Flame-Retardant and Enhanced Fireproof Performance Under Laboratory Screening Conditions for Forest Fire Barriers. [PDF]
Materials (Basel)Wang P, Bai Z, Cong R, Yang H.
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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
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Low-Odor High-Density Fiberboard Enabled by Supramolecular Interactions in Wood Fibers. [PDF]
Polymers (Basel)Yu X, Fu Z, Liu B, Guo X, Lu Y, Yao L.
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Multimodal Engagement Assessment in Children During Invented Story Paradigm With a Social Robot
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.A multimodal framework is proposed to assess children's engagement during storytelling interactions with a social robot. Gaze, physiological, and behavioral data are combined and validated against observer ratings. An automated gaze‐labeling strategy is introduced, and supervised classifiers achieve high accuracy. The study supports scalable engagement
Laura Fiorini +7 more
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Chestnut Wood Residues, with and Without Tannins, as a Potential Feedstock for PHA Bioplastic Production. [PDF]
Polymers (Basel)Jusic J +10 more
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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
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How It Started...How It Is Going: From All-Polymer Batteries to Living Fibers-A Journey through Biobased Innovation. [PDF]
Nano LettNyström G.
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