Mechanoluminescence (ML) is generated during exposures of certain materials to
mechanical stimuli. Many solid materials produce ML during their fracturing, however, the …

Soft robots are intrinsically safe for use near humans and adaptable when operated in
unstructured environments, thereby offering capabilities beyond traditional robots based on …

The elastico-mechanoluminescence (EML) properties of CaZnOS: Mn^ 2+ are investigated.
The CaZnOS: Mn^ 2+/epoxy resin composite can simultaneously “feel”(sense) and …

Researchers are seeking to create robots that could conform to non-uniform objects during
handling and manipulation. High performance artificial muscles are the key factors that …

Application of shape memory alloy (SMA) actuators is limited to low frequencies due to slow
cooling time especially in the embedded conditions where heat transfer rate is the …

In recent years, soft robotics technologies enabled the development of a new generation of
biomedical devices. The combination of elastomeric materials with tunable properties and …

Facial expressions in humanoid robots play an important role in improving the interactions
between human beings and machines. Jaw movements are key components in facial …

A biped mountable robotic baby head was developed using a combination of Biometal fiber
and Flexinol shape memory alloy actuators (SMAs). SMAs were embedded in the skull and …

In this paper, we introduce a novel application of social robotics in healthcare: high fidelity,
facially expressive, robotic patient simulators (RPSs), and explore their usage within a …

Artificial muscles based on dielectric elastomer actuators (DEAs) have been used to mimic
the motion of the human jaw. However, DEAs show strong nonlinear behavior coupled with …