AIMC Topic: Equipment Design

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In situ foliar augmentation of multiple species for optical phenotyping and bioengineering using soft robotics.

Science robotics
Precision agriculture aims to increase crop yield while reducing the use of harmful chemicals, such as pesticides and excess fertilizer, using minimal, tailored interventions. However, these strategies are limited by factors such as sensor quality, w...

Study on the structural function and motion performance of pneumatic flexible tree-climbing robot.

PloS one
To enhance the adaptability of tree-climbing robots to changes in tree diameter and load capacity, an "I-shaped" pneumatic flexible tree - climbing robot was designed using self-developed pneumatic flexible joints and retractable needle anchors. The ...

Dynamics and design of passive tails for enhanced stability of motion.

Bioinspiration & biomimetics
In this work, we study the nonlinear dynamics of tail motion using numerical simulations and experiments. Our simulations are based on a discrete model comprising rigid cylinders (representing vertebrae) coupled by longitudinal, shear, and bending sp...

Underwater bionic undulating fins incorporating thickness effects: hydrodynamic performance and optimal thickness variation rate analysis.

Bioinspiration & biomimetics
In response to the urgent issues faced by current bionic undulating fin robot propulsion mechanisms, such as low working efficiency, insufficient swimming speed, ignoring thickness parameters, and the need for further improvement in biomimetic degree...

Investigating the effect of morphology on the terrestrial gaits of amphibious fish using a reconfigurable robot.

Bioinspiration & biomimetics
The relationship between morphology and locomotion performance in amphibious fish remains poorly understood, particularly in axial-appendage-based and appendage-based movements. To address this, we introduce Polymander, a reconfigurable robot capable...

Airbag-like Comb Flexible Pressure Sensor and Its Wearable Applications.

ACS applied materials & interfaces
Flexible wearable devices demonstrate immense potential in healthcare and human-computer interaction, yet the development of high-performance flexible pressure sensors for these applications remains a pressing technical challenge. Inspired by the str...

Design and Control of a High-Dynamic Modular Reconfigurable Legged Robotic System.

Journal of visualized experiments : JoVE
Legged robots possess exceptional terrain adaptability, making them an ideal platform for outdoor exploration and cargo transport across complex terrains. The number and configuration of legs play a crucial role in their performance; however, most cu...

Advanced droplet microfluidic platform for high-throughput screening of industrial fungi.

Biosensors & bioelectronics
Industrial fungi are pivotal candidates for the production of a diverse array of bioproducts. To enhance their productivity, these strains are frequently subjected to genetic modifications. Following transformation, the selection of optimal productio...

Flexible hybrid self-powered piezo-triboelectric nanogenerator based on BTO-PVDF/PDMS nanocomposites for human machine interaction.

Scientific reports
As flexible and wearable electronics play more and more important role in smart watches, smart glass and virtual reality, and the power supply to the wearable electronics have been revealed more attentions for long-term usage and continuous healthy m...

Amphibious robotic dog: design, paddling gait planning, and experimental characterization.

Bioinspiration & biomimetics
Mammal-inspired quadruped robots excel in traversing diverse terrestrial terrains but often lack aquatic mobility, limiting their effectiveness in amphibious environments. To address this challenge, an amphibious robotic dog (ARD) was developed, inte...