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Abstract: Dielectric elastomer actuators (DEAs), also recognised as artificial muscle, have been widely developed for the soft locomotion robot. With the complaint skeleton and miniaturised dimension, ...

Abstract: In the practical implementation of soft robots, accurately tracking the deformation of links (or joints) is crucial for obtaining proper control. Therefore, there is a need for lightweight, ...

A buildup of dust in your home is often the result of poor airflow. Combined with infrequent cleaning, poor airflow can lead ...

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania and University of Michigan have created the world's smallest fully programmable ...

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A new kind of 3D-printable material that can stretch, flex and still stay friendly to living cells could change how medical ...

Walker S2 is an adult-sized humanoid machine with jointed legs, a torso, and arms, designed to move wherever people already walk. It uses autonomous battery swapping, which involves robots changing ...

Scientists from the University of Pennsylvania (Penn) and the University of Michigan have created the world's smallest autonomous and programmable robots. Each measuring about 200 micrometers wide – ...

Robots now see the world with an ease that once belonged only to science fiction. They can recognise objects, navigate ...