Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) is hailed as one of the foundational materials for microfluidics.
Though a silicone‐based elastomer of many desirable properties, the emergence of …

This review comprises a detailed survey of ongoing methodologies for soft actuators,
highlighting approaches suitable for nanometer‐to centimeter‐scale robotic applications …

The 20th century's robotic systems have been made from stiff materials, and much of the
developments have pursued ever more accurate and dynamic robots, which thrive in …

The development of MEMS actuators is rapidly evolving and continuously new progress in
terms of efficiency, power and force output is reported. Pneumatic and hydraulic are an …

The cardiovascular system is particularly well-suited to modelling with microfluidic
technologies, and much progress has been made to create microfluidic devices that mimic …

Abstract Three-dimensional (3D) printing serves as an alternative method for fabricating
microneedle (MN) patches with a high object resolution. In this investigation, four distinct …

Experimental control over progenitor cell lineage specification can be achieved by
modulating properties of the cell's microenvironment. These include physical properties of …

We present a robust, low-cost fabrication method for implementation in multilayer soft
photolithography to create a PDMS microfluidic chip with features possessing multiple …

Hyaline cartilage is a specialized type of connective tissue that lines many moveable joints
(articular cartilage) and contributes to bone growth (growth plate cartilage). Hyaline cartilage …

Mechanical forces play an important role in regulating cellular function and have been
shown to modulate cellular response to other factors in the cellular microenvironment …