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Cephalopod‐Inspired Swimming Robot Using Dielectric Elastomer Synthetic Jet Actuator

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recommendations! Published in 2019 at "Advanced Engineering Materials"

DOI: 10.1002/adem.201901130

Abstract: Jet propulsion is the main method of locomotion developed by cephalopods to swim through water, either for hunting or escaping from predators. Under this inspiration, diverse underwater robots utilizing jet propulsion‐based locomotion are studied. This… read more here.

Keywords: cephalopod inspired; jet actuator; jet; actuator ... See more keywords
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Electro–Thermo–Mechanical Characterization of Shape Memory Alloy Wires for Actuator and Sensor Applications, Part 2: High‐Ambient‐Temperature Behavior

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recommendations! Published in 2024 at "Advanced Engineering Materials"

DOI: 10.1002/adem.202400432

Abstract: The typical phase transformation temperatures of commercially available shape memory alloys (SMA) for actuator applications are in the region of 80–90 °C for austenite finish and around 60 °C for martensite start. That limits the areas of… read more here.

Keywords: temperature; actuator; shape; shape memory ... See more keywords

Finite‐Element Analysis of an Antagonistic Bistable Shape Memory Alloy Beam Actuator

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recommendations! Published in 2024 at "Advanced Engineering Materials"

DOI: 10.1002/adem.202400969

Abstract: A finite‐element (FE) analysis of the active bistability of an antagonistic shape memory alloy (SMA) beam actuator of TiNiCu is presented. The actuator comprises two coupled SMA beams that are clamped at both ends and… read more here.

Keywords: memory; element analysis; beam; actuator ... See more keywords

An Autonomous Soft Actuator with Light‐Driven Self‐Sustained Wavelike Oscillation for Phototactic Self‐Locomotion and Power Generation

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recommendations! Published in 2020 at "Advanced Functional Materials"

DOI: 10.1002/adfm.201908842

Abstract: Mimicking the intelligence of biological organisms in artificial systems to design smart actuators that act autonomously in response to constant environmental stimuli is crucial to the construction of intelligent biomimetic robots and devices, but remains… read more here.

Keywords: oscillating motion; self; light driven; actuator ... See more keywords

All‐Solid‐State Electro‐Chemo‐Mechanical Actuator Operating at Room Temperature

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recommendations! Published in 2020 at "Advanced Functional Materials"

DOI: 10.1002/adfm.202006712

Abstract: Dimensional change in a solid due to electrochemically driven compositional change is termed electro-chemo-mechanical (ECM) coupling. This effect causes mechanical instability in Li-ion batteries and solid oxide fuel cells. Nevertheless, it can generate considerable force… read more here.

Keywords: state; electro chemo; chemo mechanical; room temperature ... See more keywords

Multi‐Responsive COF‐Enhanced Smart Actuator

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recommendations! Published in 2025 at "Advanced Functional Materials"

DOI: 10.1002/adfm.202420729

Abstract: Smart composite materials are attracting increasing attention for their novel stimulus‐response characteristics. Among them, Cellulose nanofibers (CNF)‐based smart composites are widely used due to their excellent properties. For enhancing the response rate and stability of… read more here.

Keywords: multi responsive; cof; actuator; enhanced smart ... See more keywords
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Robust Jumping Actuator with a Shrimp-Shell Architecture.

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recommendations! Published in 2021 at "Advanced materials"

DOI: 10.1002/adma.202104558

Abstract: It is highly desirable to develop compact- and robust-film jumping robots that can withstand severe conditions. Besides, the demands for strong actuation force, large bending curvature in a short response time, and good environmental tolerance… read more here.

Keywords: shell architecture; actuator; jumping actuator; shrimp shell ... See more keywords

A Programmable Actuator as Synthetic Earthworm.

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recommendations! Published in 2023 at "Advanced materials"

DOI: 10.1002/adma.202303805

Abstract: Natural earthworm with ability of loosening soils that favors sustainable agriculture has inspired a worldwide interests in the design of intelligent actuators. Given the inability to carry heavy loads and uncontrolled deformation, the vast majority… read more here.

Keywords: cellulose acetate; programmable actuator; synthetic earthworm; actuator ... See more keywords
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Cobalt MOF‐Based Porous Carbonaceous Spheres for Multimodal Soft Actuator Exhibiting Intricate Biomimetic Motions

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recommendations! Published in 2024 at "Advanced Materials"

DOI: 10.1002/adma.202312340

Abstract: The advancement of active electrode materials is essential to meet the demand for multifaceted soft robotic interactions. In this study, a new type of porous carbonaceous sphere (PCS) for a multimodal soft actuator capable of… read more here.

Keywords: mof based; multimodal soft; soft actuator; cobalt mof ... See more keywords

Esophagus-Inspired Actuator for Solid Transportation via the Synergy of Lubrication and Contractile Deformation.

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recommendations! Published in 2021 at "Advanced science"

DOI: 10.1002/advs.202102800

Abstract: Directional transportation of objects has important applications from energy transfer and intelligent robots to biomedical devices. Although breakthroughs in liquid migration on 2D surfaces or 3D tubular devices have been achieved, realizing smooth/on-demand transportation of… read more here.

Keywords: transportation; esophagus inspired; deformation; force ... See more keywords

Soft Robots with Plant‐Inspired Gravitropism Based on Fluidic Liquid Metal

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recommendations! Published in 2024 at "Advanced Science"

DOI: 10.1002/advs.202306129

Abstract: Plants can autonomously adjust their growth direction based on the gravitropic response to maximize energy acquisition, despite lacking nerves and muscles. Endowing soft robots with gravitropism may facilitate the development of self‐regulating systems free of… read more here.

Keywords: fluidic liquid; liquid metal; actuator; metal ... See more keywords