Bioinspiration & biomimetics
Nov 29, 2024
Insects' flight is imbued with endless mysteries, offering valuable inspiration to the flapping-wing robots. Particularly, the multi-mode wingbeat motion such as flapping, sweeping and twisting in coordination presents advantages in promoting unstead...
Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)
Nov 27, 2024
: Caregivers experience high rates of occupational injuries, especially during wheelchair transfers, which often result in back pain and musculoskeletal disorders due to the physical demands of lifting and repositioning. While mechanical floor lifts,...
Bioinspiration & biomimetics
Nov 27, 2024
When designing the internals of robotic fish, variations in the internal arrangements of power and control systems cause differences in external morphological structures, particularly the positions of maximum thickness. These differences considerably...
Bioinspiration & biomimetics
Nov 25, 2024
The robotic fish utilizes a bio-inspired undulatory propulsion system to achieve high swimming performance. However, significant roll motion has been observed at the head when the tail oscillates at certain frequencies, adversely affecting both perce...
Advanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany)
Nov 22, 2024
As technology advances, human-machine interaction (HMI) demands more intuitive and natural methods. To meet this demand, smart gloves, capable of capturing intricate hand movements, are emerging as vital HMI tools. Moreover, triboelectric-based senso...
Techniques in vascular and interventional radiology
Nov 22, 2024
The field of interventional radiology is facing a growing demand for percutaneous procedures targeting smaller and more complex lesions. Percutaneous medical robots have proven to increase efficiency and accuracy and can address these issues. This re...
Techniques in vascular and interventional radiology
Nov 22, 2024
Remote-controlled and teleoperated robotic systems mark transformative advancements in interventional radiology (IR), with the potential to enhance precision, reduce radiation exposure, and expand access to care. By integrating robotic devices with i...
Techniques in vascular and interventional radiology
Nov 22, 2024
The integration of robotic systems in image-guided trans-arterial interventions has revolutionized the field of Interventional Radiology (IR), offering enhanced precision, safety, and efficiency. These advancements are particularly impactful for acut...
Bioinspiration & biomimetics
Nov 22, 2024
Social robots have been widely used to deliver emotional, cognitive and social support to humans. The exchange of affective gestures, instead, has been explored to a lesser extent, despite phyisical interaction with social robots could provide the sa...
Science advances
Nov 20, 2024
Considering the characteristics and operating environment of remotely controlled miniature soft robots, achieving delicate adhesion control over various target surfaces is a substantial challenge. In particular, the ability to delicately grasp wrinkl...