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Ahad Khabbaz Bavil, Meltem Tekcin, Senem Kursun
2025
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Sang Hyun Kim, Hyuk Soon Choi, Han Jo Jeon, Eun Sun Kim 等
2024-12-27T00:15:26Z
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This paper proposes a multifunctional soft robotic gripper for a Dobot robot to handle sensitive products. The gripper is based on pneumatic network (PneuNet) bending actuators. In this work, two different models of PneuNet actuators have been studied, designe…
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Ana Correia, Tiago Charters, Afonso Leite, Francisco Campos 等
2024
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2025
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Can a robotic gripper only operate when attached to a robotic arm? The application space of the traditional gripper is limited by the robotic arm. Giving robot grippers the ability to move will expand their range of applications. Inspired by rich behavioral re…
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Mingxin Wu, Waqar Hussain Afridi, Jiaxi Wu, Rahdar Hussain Afridi 等
2024
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Gripping, holding, and moving objects are among the main functional purposes of robots. Ever since automation first took hold in society, optimizing these functions has been of high priority, and a multitude of approaches has been taken to enable cheaper, more…
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Julian Winand, Thies H. Büscher, Stanislav N. Gorb
2024
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The top–down approach in designing and fabricating origami robots could achieve far more complicated functions with compliant and elegant designs than traditional robots. This study presents the design, fabrication, and testing of a reticular origami soft robo…
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Ningzhe Hou, Mingxin Wu, Qin Zhao, Zhenhua Tang 等
2024
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Abstract A simple bounded output feedback PD plus gravity compensation (PD+) regulator is presented for global finite-time stabilization of robot manipulators subject to actuator saturations. Lyapunov stability theory and geometric homogeneity technique are us…
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Leijuan Ma, Xiang Ji, Haihong Wang
2026
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In-situ sensing of feedback actuator offers spatiotemporal consistency of tele-haptic interactions and self-monitoring haptic feedback. Leveraging haptic actuator for fine teleoperation is also worth for investigation. Here, we report a soft tactile chip made …
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Zhu M, Ling H, Wang R, Du Z 等
2026
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2026
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This paper proposes a sensorless adaptive neural-learning impedance controller for a flying parallel robot (FPR) to enable compliant physical interaction while explicitly accommodating actuator saturation. The dynamic model of the multi-UAV heterogeneous coope…
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Zhu M, Guo Y, Gong D, Zhao Y 等
2026
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2026
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Throughout the development of soft robots, shape memory alloy (SMA) actuators have received considerable attention due to their inherent advantages, such as high power-to-weight ratio, low driving voltage, and high response speed. This study presents a lattice…
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2026
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Legged robots inspired by animal locomotion require actuators with high power density, fast response, and robust force control, yet traditional valve-controlled hydraulic systems suffer from substantial energy losses and weak regeneration performance. Motivate…
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Yao M, Hua Z, Qian H
2026
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2026
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Soft actuators enable versatile and adaptable robots capable of operating in unstructured environments and close to humans. Soft electrostatic actuators utilizing electrohydraulic principles are particularly promising, combining all-around actuation performanc…
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Joo HJ, Fukushima T, Li X, Shagan Shomron A 等
2026
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To test food, drug formulations, and medical devices, extensive research has focused on developing in vitro gastric simulators. Existing simulators range from rigid mechanical systems to flexible polymer-based designs, each with distinct limitations in replica…
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Jiang S, Kazemi S, Stommel M, Cheng LK 等
2026
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Realistic reproduction of human facial expressions is essential for realistic interactions between humans and humanoid robots. This work presents a data-driven framework for transferring human facial expressions to a humanoid robot and a virtual avatar, aiming…
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Schwarz P, Spanknebel S, Immel D, Hurlemann R 等
2026
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Robotic systems' mobility is fundamentally constrained by their power sources and wiring requirements. While electrical actuation systems have achieved autonomy through battery power and wireless control, pneumatic actuators remain tethered to air supply sourc…
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Sogabe M, Kim Y, Miyazako H, Kawashima K
2026
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2026
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2026
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2026
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Actuated universal joints are used in a wide range of robotic applications, including mobile snake robots, snake-arm robots and robotic tails. They are employed in applications such as search and rescue and confined space inspection. These can use remote cable…
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Damian Crosby, Joaquin Carrasco, William Heath, Lutong Li 等
2026
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2026
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Medical care in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract is a major global issue. Soft actuators are expected to solve associated issues such as poor accessibility and difficult operability within the GI tract. The actuators will be inserted into the body through the m…
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Yamanaka T, Yu T, Yoshie T, Amaya S 等
2026
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2026
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2026
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2026
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2026
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2026
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Amphibious robots have great application potential in many unstructured task scenarios, such as environmental monitoring, resource exploration, and maritime rescue, due to their cross-medium movement capabilities and adaptability to multiple environments. As a…
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2026
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2026
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2026
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Abstract Soft robotics has emerged as a promising innovation by employing pliable materials such as silicone rubber, enabling safe human–robot interaction and delicate manipulation of fragile objects. Among soft robotic components, soft pneumatic actuators (SP…
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2026
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europepmc
2025
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An intrinsic conflict between high deformability and rigidity hinders the development of electroactive polymer (EAP)-based soft robots. Here, we employ an external electric field to align Al2O3-coated carbon nanotubes (Al2O3@CNTs) in a poly(vinylidene fluoride…
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Fengwan Zhao, Jie Zhang, Hongmiao Tian, Ruiyao Zhu 等
2025
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Materials scienceElectroactive polymersComposite materialCarbon nanotubeActuator
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2026
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2026
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2026
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2026
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2026
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2026
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2026
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Origami provides an efficient methodology for reconfigurable fabrication, enabling the creation of diverse origami structures through programmable folding techniques. However, conventional fold-driven structures are often limited to predefined deformation mode…
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Qian K, Xie F, Nie P, Li Z 等
2026
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2026
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2026
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Soft robots powered by sustainable energy abundantly available on Earth, such as heat, humidity, sunlight, osmotic potential, pH variation, triboelectricity, and wind, represent a promising shift toward eco-friendly and autonomous robotic systems. Efficiency d…
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2026
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europepmc
2025
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2026
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2026
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2025
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In this work, we introduce the Jamming Adjustable PneuNet Actuator (JAPA), a novel soft robotic finger that enables both stiffness modulation and tunable bending behavior through a flexible hybrid jamming approach. This method combines the high stiffness gain …
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Shuoqi Wang, Wei Wang
2025-12-24T10:12:06Z
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europepmc
2026
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2026
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2025
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2026
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2026
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2025
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Enhancing the explosive power output of the knee joints is critical for improving the agility and obstacle crossing of humanoid robots. However, a mismatch between the knee-to-CoM transmission ratio and jumping demands, together with power-loss-induced motor p…
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Ma X, Li Q, Xu H, Chen X 等
2026
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Abstract Understanding terrestrial locomotion in walking fish species can unlock new insights into vertebrate evolution and inspire versatile robotic systems capable of traversing diverse environments. We introduce a novel, single-actuator continuum robot insp…
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Narges Khadem Hosseini, Michael Ishida, Fidji Berio, Valentina Di Santo 等
2025
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2026
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europepmc
2026
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Actuators are to robots what muscles are to humans. They enable motion and determine strength and dexterity. The fiber form factor makes skeletal muscles modular, scalable, and densely integrated (50% of human body weight). In contrast, servo motors that drive…
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Afsar OK, Pupillo G, Vitucci G, Babatain W 等
2026
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2026
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2026
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Femur fractures remain a significant occurrence in the general population, requiring immediate medical care (typically surgery) followed by extensive recovery time. Femur fracture reduction, defined as the process of realigning femur bone fragments, is current…
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2026
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In muscle tissues, muscle fibers generate active force, muscle spindles provide passive proprioceptive feedback, and connective tissues tightly bind their movements together, forming a reliable biological system. Inspired by this, we propose a single material …
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Tang S, Liu X, Fang Z, Wu Y 等
2026
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2026
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2026
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2025
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2026
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2025
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2026
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2026
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With the growing application of soft robot technology in complex, dynamic environments, the limitations of traditional rigid robots have become increasingly prominent, urgently demanding novel soft actuation technologies. Dielectric elastomer actuators (DEAs) …
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2025
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2026
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Inspired by the actuation mechanism of octopus tentacles, this study proposes a pneumatic bio-inspired soft actuator with variable stiffness to improve load-bearing capability and manipulation performance while enabling flexible stiffness control. The designed…
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Zhao W, Wu S, Zhang K, Yu F
2026
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Robotic jumping research advances engineering and biomimicry frontiers, prioritizing range, precision, and predictability to navigate unstructured environments. Earth's gravity necessitates powerful actuators and lightweight bodies in robotic designs for maxim…
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Sun Z, Zhao J, Li Y, Teng L
2026
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2026
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This paper presents the Fixed Ultra Hybrid Adaptive Controller (FUHAC) to the differential drive mobile robots to realize proper trajectory tracking in dynamic uncertainties, non-linearities, and external disturbances. FUHAC combines a number of nonlinear clus…
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Xu P, Maghsoudniazi M, Maghsoudniazi Y
2026
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Many aquatic animals, including larval zebrafish, exhibit intermittent locomotion, moving via discrete swimming bouts followed by passive glides rather than continuous movement. However, fundamental questions remain unresolved: What neural mechanisms drive thi…
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Liu X, Longchamp FA, Zunino L, Gevers L 等
2026
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2026
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Soft robots based on optically responsive smart materials have attracted extensive research interest for their unique capabilities. However, achieving adaptive, multifunctional mode switching remains challenging. Inspired by wrist rotation, considering the hig…
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Wang B, Gan Y, Wang Y, Zhao Y 等
2026
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Modern agricultural robotic systems are constrained by limited sensing and manipulation capabilities, particularly in fruit harvesting, where variability in color, size, and firmness poses significant challenges. Existing solutions, often reliant on rigid grip…
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Mishra AK, Ramaswami A, Shree V, Ilman MM 等
2026
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2026
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europepmc
2025
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Robots are traditionally confined to controlled environments such as factories, where human interactions are limited. However, the demand for robots that are capable of collaborating with humans is increasing. To achieve symbiosis, integrating the physical fle…
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2026
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2026
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2026
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Periodontitis necessitates targeted therapy due to its high prevalence, progressive tissue destruction, and systemic disease links. Conventional mechanical debridement and pharmacological treatments are limited by complex periodontal barriers, including viscou…
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He D, Zou Z, Jin D, Guo Z 等
2026 Aug 7
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Navigating in unsteady wake flows, such as Kármán vortex streets, presents a formidable challenge for biomimetic autonomous underwater vehicles. Biological fish achieve this by utilizing their lateral line sensory systems to perceive local flow gradi…
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Wang X, Wang M, Liu X, Pan S 等
2026 Aug 5
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Bioinspired soft robots leverage the efficient deformation mechanisms of living organisms to navigate complex environments. Magnetic actuation is a particularly promising modality for these designs due to its wireless control, rapid response, and biocompatibil…
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Shen H, Shi X, Song J, Li B 等
2026 Aug 4
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Magnetically actuated surgical systems represent a disruptive class of mechatronic devices that offer a promising approach to enhance minimally invasive (MIS) procedures by reducing tissue trauma. This literature systematic review synthesizes 10 years evidence…
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Cornejo J, Vargas M, Cornejo J, Sebastian R 等
2026 Aug 4
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Kirigami metamaterials, formed by introducing cuts into planar sheets, can exhibit bistability through geometry-dependent energy landscapes. Designing structures with prescribed energy barriers and target deformation states is therefore essential for programma…
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Kang S, Kang S, Kim S, Ryu S
2026 Aug 4
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Robotics would gain by replicating the remarkable agility of arthropods in navigating complex environments. In this simulation study, we consider the control of ``multi-legged'' systems which have 6 or more legs. Current multi-legged control strategies in robo…
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Chen Z, Wang X, Revzen S
2026 Jul 29
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Twisted and coiled polymer (TCP) actuators have recently been used in a broader range of robotic systems, largely because they combine muscle-like compliance with relatively high power density. For anthropomorphic robotic hands, this combination is useful in a…
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Zhang X, Wang M, Jia J, Li M 等
2026 Jul 29
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Inspired by natural species exploiting morphological changes to adapt to complex environments, morphable robots have emerged as a frontier of robots with embodied intelligence, particularly for multimodal and cross-domain locomotion. However, the development o…
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Xu S, Zang C, Tang Z, Yang R 等
2026 Jul 31
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Maneuvering untethered, centimeter-scale airborne structures has been a long-standing challenge. Active flight systems, relying on high-power-density actuators alongside mechanical and electronic components, are constrained by critical limitations in energy de…
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Yang J, Bhattacharyya S, Potnis A, Gungor A 等
2026 Jul 31
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Periodic model predictive control (MPC) for differential-drive mobile robots requires online optimization at every sampling instant, which can be redundant during near-steady tracking. This study develops an event-triggered hierarchical MPC-PID framework, term…
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Wang M, Zhang G, Wang D
2026
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