V.G. Kortman
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Soft robots are intrinsically capable of adapting to different environments by changing their shape in response to interaction forces. However, sensory feedback is still required for higher level decisions. Most sensing technologies integrate separate sensing elements in soft act
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Magnetic Stimulation for Programmed Shape Morphing
Review of Four-Dimensional Printing, Challenges and Opportunities
In the field of Additive Manufacturing, four-dimensional (4D) printing has emerged as a promising technique to fabricate smart structures capable of undergoing shape morphing in response to specific stimuli. Magnetic stimulation offers a safe, remote, and rapid actuation mechanis
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Engineers frequently aim to streamline environmental factors to facilitate the effective operation of robots. However, in nature, environmental considerations play a crucial role in shaping the embodiment of organisms. To comply robots with the complexity of real-world environmen
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Advancements in aspiration catheter tip design for thrombectomy
A comprehensive patent review
Thrombus removal from the human body is facilitated through the utilization of aspiration catheters during minimally invasive thrombectomy procedures, where a pressure differential guides the targeted tissue through a flexible tubular medical instrument. In this paper, we present
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Robotics is entering our daily lives. The discipline is increasingly crucial in fields such as agriculture, medicine, and rescue operations, impacting our food, health, and planet. At the same time, it is becoming evident that robotic research must embrace and reflect the diversi
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Unlocking Versatility
Magnetic-Actuated Deployable Suction Gripper for Complex Surface Handling
Suction grippers offer a distinct advantage in their ability to handle a wide range of items. However, attaching these grippers to irregular and rough surfaces presents an ongoing challenge. To address this obstacle, this study explores the integration of magnetic intelligence in
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Gripping slippery and flexible tissues during minimal invasive surgery (MIS) is often challenging using a conventional tissue gripper. A force grip has to compensate for the low friction coefficient between the gripper’s jaws and the tissue surface. This study focuses on the deve
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In the medical field, it is essential to remove delicate tissues from the body without damaging them or disturbing the surroundings. Current tissue transport mechanisms depend on the tissue composition and shape of the transported tissue, which results in problems such as cloggin
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Introduction
Tissue extraction plays a crucial role in various medical disciplines, with aspiration catheters serving as the prevailing method. Unfortunately, these catheters face limitations such as clogging and dependence on tissue properties and device dimensions. Therefor ...
Tissue extraction plays a crucial role in various medical disciplines, with aspiration catheters serving as the prevailing method. Unfortunately, these catheters face limitations such as clogging and dependence on tissue properties and device dimensions. Therefor ...