Nature communications
Apr 9, 2021
Spiking neural networks (SNNs) promise to bridge the gap between artificial neural networks (ANNs) and biological neural networks (BNNs) by exploiting biologically plausible neurons that offer faster inference, lower energy expenditure, and event-dri...
Soft robotics
Mar 2, 2021
Bioinspired soft robotics aims at reproducing the complex hierarchy and architecture of biological tissues within artificial systems to achieve the typical motility and adaptability of living organisms. The development of suitable fabrication approac...
Life sciences
Feb 22, 2021
Remarkable advancements in the computational techniques and nanoelectronics have attracted considerable interests for development of highly-sophisticated materials (Ms) including the theranostics with optimal characteristics and innovative delivery s...
Nature communications
Feb 18, 2021
The integration and interaction of vision, touch, hearing, smell, and taste in the human multisensory neural network facilitate high-level cognitive functionalities, such as crossmodal integration, recognition, and imagination for accurate evaluation...
Neural networks : the official journal of the International Neural Network Society
Feb 13, 2021
The mammalian spatial navigation system is characterized by an initial divergence of internal representations, with disparate classes of neurons responding to distinct features including location, speed, borders and head direction; an ensuing converg...
Bioinspiration & biomimetics
Feb 10, 2021
Fish migrate across considerable distances and exhibit remarkable agility to avoid predators and feed. Fish swimming performance and maneuverability remain unparalleled when compared to robotic systems, partly because previous work has focused on rob...
Advanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany)
Feb 8, 2021
As a surrogate for human tactile cognition, an artificial tactile perception and cognition system are proposed to produce smooth/soft and rough tactile sensations by its user's tactile feeling; and named this system as "tactile avatar". A piezoelectr...
Bioinspiration & biomimetics
Jan 25, 2021
The utility, efficiency, and reliability of legged robots has increased dramatically in recent years. Limbed robots are now capable of locomotion across a variety of terrains, however, achieving both rapid and efficient operation when ground conditio...
Biomedical microdevices
Jan 9, 2021
Underwater robot designs inspired by the behavior and morphological characteristics of aquatic animals can provide reinforced mobility and energy efficiency. In the past two decades, the emerging materials science and integrated circuit technology ha...
Advanced materials (Deerfield Beach, Fla.)
Dec 21, 2020
Biological systems can perform complex tasks with high compliance levels. This makes them a great source of inspiration for soft robotics. Indeed, the union of these fields has brought about bioinspired soft robotics, with hundreds of publications on...