ACS biomaterials science & engineering
May 12, 2025
In recent years, continuum soft robots have emerged as a promising avenue for the advancement of therapeutic interventions. However, the current continuum robots are often limited to singular functionalities and exhibit a deficiency in diagnostic ca...
The present work examined children's attribution of psychological properties to inanimate agents in two experiments. In Study 1, an Interview Task and the Theory of Mind Scale (ToM Scale) were administered to 4-year-olds with either a human or a huma...
Journal of controlled release : official journal of the Controlled Release Society
May 10, 2025
Current immunotherapeutic approaches for autoimmune disorders primarily rely on the use of generalized immunosuppressive medications. However, most immune drugs and tolerogenic immunomodulators are insufficient on their own to establish antigen-speci...
In nature, organisms have evolved diverse grasping mechanisms to perform vital functions such as hunting and self-defence. These time-tested biological structures, including the arms of octopuses and the trunks of elephants, offer valuable inspiratio...
Since every flight ends in a landing and every landing is a potential crash, deceleration during landing is one of the most critical flying maneuvers. Here we implement a recently-discovered insect visual-guided landing strategy in which the divergen...
With the extensive application of artificial intelligence technology in the tourism industry, robot-assisted tourism has become a vital strategy for enhancing tourist experiences and promoting sustainable tourism practices. This study aims to explore...
BACKGROUND: About 40,000 people are living in Norwegian care homes, where a majority are living with a dementia diagnosis. Social isolation and loneliness are common issues affecting care home residents' quality of life. Due to visitation restriction...
Assistive technology : the official journal of RESNA
May 4, 2025
The aim of this scoping review was to gather, summarize, and map the knowledge of peoples' experiences on humanoid robots, capable of assisting people with activities of daily living. The review was guided by the framework of Joanna Briggs Institute ...
Studies in health technology and informatics
May 2, 2025
Falls pose a substantial risk to elderly individuals, especially those over 65, often leading to severe consequences. This project investigates the potential of the tēmi robot for fall detection in care facilities and its integration into a simulated...
Although the use of robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) is increasing worldwide, qualitative research on the patient experience with RAS is lacking. To understand patients' perioperative experiences, the authors conducted semi-structured interviews with f...
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