Flexible electro-hydraulic power chips by Chao Zhang, Jionghao Chen, Changyi Xu, Tairan He, Xiaolong Zhang, Junhui Zhang, Ximing Sun, Bing Xu, Yi Zhu, Huayong Yang

“…Abstract Emerging soft systems, including soft robots or wearable devices, actuated by fluidic means facilitate a series of inherent benefits, including safe human-robot interactions, lower costs, and adaptability in geometry for manipulating delicate objects. …”
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Clinical advances in kidney autotransplantation: a review by Shengjie Lin, Jingci Gai, Shangjin Huang, Yingzhen He, Da Hao, Shuhang Luo, Yilong Lin, Jiang Qiu, Jun Li, Changxi Wang, Chenglin Wu

“…These techniques have shown promising outcomes, and robotic platforms have the potential to further reduce complications. …”
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Jak nauczyciele wykorzystują technologie komunikacyjne w pracy szkoły? Cyfrowe projektowanie dydaktyczne i teoria Pierra Rabardela w badaniach dydaktycznego potencjału urządzeń mob... by Lucyna Kopciewicz

“…This study, using a qualitative approach, aims at the tracing of the process of the implementation of tablets and robots to the didactic design at primary school, the tracing of progressive changes in the area of teaching and learning practices. …”
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Superior interface properties and unusual deformation mechanisms of high-entropy alloys through explosive welding by Yaping Zhou, Ze Hua, Lei Li, Yinxin Tan, Jiaohui Yan, Zhihui Lin, Wen Yang, Ke Jin, Ruiwen Shao, Tiansheng Liu

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Monocular Depth Estimation: A Review on Hybrid Architectures, Transformers and Addressing Adverse Weather Conditions by Kumara Lakindu, Senanayake Nipuna, Poravi Guhanathan

“…Monocular depth estimation is one of the essential tasks in computer vision as it can provide depth information from 2D images and is extremely beneficial for applications such as autonomous driving, robot navigation, etc. Monocular depth estimation has significantly improved over the past couple of years and deep learning-based methods have surpassed traditional and machine learning-based methods. …”
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Sistem Object Tracking pada Quadcopter Menggunakan Segmentasi Citra dengan Deteksi Warna HSV dan Metode Regresi Linier Berbasis Raspberry Pi by Fahmi Erza, Hurriyatul Fitriyah, Eko Setiawan

“…Oleh karena itu, mengembangkan sistem yang memungkinkan perangkat untuk melakukan tugas pengawasan seperti mendeteksi dan melacak objek bergerak akan memungkinkan tugas yang lebih canggih untuk diterapkan pada robot di masa depan. Teknologi Quadcopter sesungguhnya dapat memudahkan pekerjaan manusia dalam melakukan pengawasan dan pelacakan seperti pada kasus pelacakan lansia atau ABK (Anak Berkebutuhan Khusus) secara otomatis agar kerabat dapat melakukan pengawasan dengan menggunakan drone. …”
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A comprehensive review of urinary tract fistulas: the evolution of etiologies, surgical techniques, and contemporary outcomes by Noah Nigro, Gary Shahinyan, Shujian Lin, Rohan G. Bhalla, Brian J. Flynn

“…This focuses on the shift from open surgery to minimally invasive techniques, particularly the growing utilization of robot-assisted laparoscopic (RAL) approaches. This review emphasizes the growing role of RAL surgery in treating UTFs, citing its advantages of reduced blood loss, low recurrence rates, and decreased postoperative complications while acknowledging challenges such as limited access to the RAL platform and longer surgical times. …”
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Asymmetric-bifurcation snapping, all-or-none motion of Venus flytrap by Xiangli Zeng, Yingzhe Wang, Keisuke Morishima

“…These pre-programmed movements of plants can facilitate the development of more intelligent soft robots.…”
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Reach&Grasp: a multimodal dataset of the whole upper-limb during simple and complex movements by Dario Di Domenico, Inna Forsiuk, Simon Müller-Cleve, Simone Tanzarella, Florencia Garro, Andrea Marinelli, Michele Canepa, Matteo Laffranchi, Michela Chiappalone, Chiara Bartolozzi, Lorenzo De Michieli, Nicolò Boccardo, Marianna Semprini

“…It can be used to investigate upper-limb movements in physiological conditions, and to test sensor fusion approaches and control algorithms for prosthetics and robotic applications.…”
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A feature extraction method for hydrofoil attached cavitation based on deep learning image semantic segmentation algorithm by Yingyuan Liu, Yizhi Wang, Kang An

“…Abstract Cavitation is a technical challenge for high-speed underwater vehicles, such as nuclear submarines and underwater robots, et al. The cavitation phenomena of hydrofoils are typically studied through water tunnel experiments or numerical simulations, which yield extensive cavitation images. …”
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Adaptive Neural Network Control for Industrial Optical Tweezers With Uncertain Closed Architecture by Gulam Dastagir Khan, Ibrahim Al-Naimi

“…Conventional methods, such as the computed-torque approach, often prove inadequate for closed architecture robots because the torque terminal is inaccessible to end-users. …”
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A three dimensional printed endobronchial stent for the treatment of a broncho-esophageal fistula by Illaa Smesseim, Sophia van Beelen, Jolanda M. van Dieren, Koen J. Hartemink, Johanna van Sandick, Jacobus A. Burgers

“…A 70-year-old patient with distal esophageal adenocarcinoma, treated with neoadjuvant chemoradiation, underwent robot-assisted minimally invasive esophagectomy. …”
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Using Internet of Things for Child Care: A Systematic Review by Saeed Saeedbakhsh, Maryam Mohammadi, Sarina Younesi, Mohammad Sattari

“…Biosignal sensors and various technologies like Zigbee, Kinect, image recognition, RFID, and robots contribute to enhancing children’s well-being.…”
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The Impact of Endoscopic Linear Stapling Device Stability in Thoracic Surgery: A Delphi Panel Approach by Daniel Miller, Diego Gonzalez Rivas, Kellie L. Meyer, Ryan S. Clark, Tadasu Kohno

“…Panelists unanimously agreed that: 1) an endoscopic linear stapling device with improved stability would result in less stress/concern for critical firings, surgeries where a fellow is trained, and robot-assisted surgeries requiring an assistant; 2) reduced unintentional tissue/structure damage and reduced tension on tissue being fired upon may result from use of an endoscopic linear stapling device that provides improvement in stability; and 3) endoscopic linear stapling device stability had more clinical importance in video-assisted thoracic surgery compared to open thoracic surgery. …”
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Utilization of Elastomeric Materials in the Conditions of Experimental Production by Oleksandr Dobrodomov, Yurii Tkachov

“… Efficient cost reduction in experimental production requires a comprehensive approach and consideration of specific conditions and possibilities of the enterprise. Automation, robotization, the use of universal numerically controlled machines, and the implementation of other advanced technologies in the context of the mentioned production can result in significant initial investments and a substantial increase in product costs in the early stages. …”
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Analysis of Aerosol Type and Fine- and Coarse-mode Aerosol Direct Radiative Forcing over Regions in East and Southeast Asia Based on AERONET Version 3 Data by Jianyu Lin, Xinyong Shen, Lizhu Xing, Huizheng Che, B. N. Holben

“…Abstract Based on the particle linear depolarization ratio (PLDR) and single-scattering albedo (SSA) values obtained for 1020 nm from Aerosol Robotic Network (AERONET) Version 3 Level 2.0 data collected in five regions, namely, northern China, Northwest Asia, the Tibetan Plateau, southern China and Southeast Asia, we classified seven types of aerosol (viz., purely dust, dust-dominated, pollution-dominated, non-absorbing [NA], weakly absorbing [WA], moderately absorbing [MA] and strongly absorbing [SA]) in order to assess the spatial and temporal distributions of their constituents and the radiative effects of their fine- and coarse-mode particles. …”
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Application of Gaseous ClO2 on Disinfection and Air Pollution Control: A Mini Review by Tse-Lun Chen, Yi-Hung Chen, Yu-Lin Zhao, Pen-Chi Chiang

“…In conclusion, we suggest the future priority research direction of ClO2 gas application are included the development of smart and robust ClO2 gas release system, the integration of an innovative robotic technology in ClO2 sterilization for epidemic prevention, and the evaluation of ClO2 emissions impact on indoor air quality in hospitals.…”
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UAV With the Ability to Control with Sign Language and Hand by Image Processing by Hediyeh Hojaji, Alireza Delisnav, Mohammad Hossein Ghafouri Moghaddam, Fariba Ghorbani, Shadi Shafaghi, Masoud Shafaghi

“… Automatic recognition of sign language from hand gesture images is crucial for enhancing human-robot interaction, especially in critical scenarios such as rescue operations. …”
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Anthropomorphic service recovery: the panacea following service failure of automated CSAs by Nobukhosi Dlodlo

“…Practical/managerial implications: The findings of this study could shape customers’ response mechanisms during failed interactions with automated CSAs, offering salient insights to adequately address service failures while tapping into the judicious utilisation of human-robot collaboration opportunities. Contribution/value-add: The study provides initial lenses for considering the social acting nature of automated CSAs. …”
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A Real-Time Human Pose Measurement System for Human-In-The-Loop Dynamic Simulators by Nicola Giulietti, Davide Todesca, Marco Carnevale, Hermes Giberti

“…The possibility of achieving real-time evaluation of human pose enables the ability to control robotic platforms based on user’s pose (or even on user’s inertial properties) in Human-In-The-Loop simulators, for sports and rehabilitation as an example. …”
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