Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)
May 3, 2024
This study aimed to propose a portable and intelligent rehabilitation evaluation system for digital stroke-patient rehabilitation assessment. Specifically, the study designed and developed a fusion device capable of emitting red, green, and infrared ...
F1000Research
Apr 30, 2024
The objective of this research is to simulate an automatic fuelling system using a PLC LogixPro simulation. The system includes the "FASS" concept, which is Fast, Accurate, Safe and Simple, to allow car users to have an efficient fuel filling system....
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...
Science robotics
Apr 24, 2024
Animals are much better at running than robots. The difference in performance arises in the important dimensions of agility, range, and robustness. To understand the underlying causes for this performance gap, we compare natural and artificial techno...
Science robotics
Apr 24, 2024
A smart suction cup uses haptics to supplement vision for exploration of objects in a grasping task.
Science robotics
Apr 24, 2024
Advances in engineering enable wheeled-legged hybrid locomotion, an achievement not feasible in biological systems.
Soft robotics
Apr 22, 2024
Fish tunes fishtail stiffness by coordinating its tendons, muscles, and other tissues to improve swimming performance. For robotic fish, achieving a fast and online fishlike stiffness adjustment over a large-scale range is of great significance for p...
Advanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany)
Apr 22, 2024
Soft material-based robots, known for their safety and compliance, are expected to play an irreplaceable role in human-robot collaboration. However, this expectation is far from real industrial applications due to their complex programmability and po...
Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)
Apr 18, 2024
Haptic hands and grippers, designed to enable skillful object manipulation, are pivotal for high-precision interaction with environments. These technologies are particularly vital in fields such as minimally invasive surgery, where they enhance surgi...
Biosensors & bioelectronics
Apr 16, 2024
Efficient tools for rapid antibiotic susceptibility testing (AST) are crucial for appropriate use of antibiotics, especially colistin, which is now often considered a last resort therapy with extremely drug resistant Gram-negative bacteria. Here, we ...