Soft robotics
Jul 30, 2024
Soft actuators offer numerous potential applications; however, challenges persist in achieving a high driving force and fast response speed. In this work, we present the design, fabrication, and analysis of a soft pneumatic bistable actuator (PBA) mi...
Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)
Jul 29, 2024
Biomimetic neuromorphic sensing systems, inspired by the structure and function of biological neural networks, represent a major advancement in the field of sensing technology and artificial intelligence. This review paper focuses on the development ...
Bioinspiration & biomimetics
Jul 24, 2024
Tactile sensors play an important role when robots perform contact tasks, such as physical information collection, force or displacement control to avoid collision. For these manipulations, excessive contact may cause damage while poor contact cause ...
Acta biomaterialia
Jul 23, 2024
Traditional robotic devices are often bulky and rigid, making it difficult for them to adapt to the soft and complex shapes of the human body. In stark contrast, soft robots, as a burgeoning class of robotic technology, showcase exceptional flexibili...
Journal of the mechanical behavior of biomedical materials
Jun 17, 2024
Currently, the use of autografts is the gold standard for the replacement of many damaged biological tissues. However, this practice presents disadvantages that can be mitigated through tissue-engineered implants. The aim of this study is to explore ...
Advanced materials (Deerfield Beach, Fla.)
Jun 7, 2024
The pursuit of constructing humanoid robots to replicate the anatomical structures and capabilities of human beings has been a long-standing significant undertaking and especially garnered tremendous attention in recent years. However, despite the pr...
Science advances
May 8, 2024
Lactic acid (LA) accumulation in the tumor microenvironment poses notable challenges to effective tumor immunotherapy. Here, an intelligent tumor treatment microrobot based on the unique physiological structure and metabolic characteristics of (VA) ...
Bioinspiration & biomimetics
May 7, 2024
Soft-bodied animals, such as worms and snakes, use many muscles in different ways to traverse unstructured environments and inspire tools for accessing confined spaces. They demonstrate versatility of locomotion which is essential for adaptation to c...
Bioinspiration & biomimetics
Apr 29, 2024
To improve the adaptability of soft robots to the environment and achieve reliable attachment on various surfaces such as smooth and rough, this study draws inspiration from the collaborative attachment strategy of insects, cats, and other biological...
Advanced materials (Deerfield Beach, Fla.)
Feb 27, 2024
Active sensing is a fundamental aspect of human and animal interactions with the environment, providing essential information about the hardness, texture, and tackiness of objects. This ability stems from the presence of diverse mechanoreceptors in t...