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Fundamentals of Neutrino Physics and Astrophysics

Carlo Giunti A, Chung W. Kim • Oxford University Press eBooks (2007)

This book deals with neutrino physics and astrophysics — a field in which some of the most exciting recent developments in particle physics, astrophysics, and cosmology took place. The book discusses all the topics vital to the understandin...

OPENALEX DOI: https://doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780198508717.001.0001

Exploring a Novel Material and Approach in 3D-Printed Wrist-Hand Orthoses

Diana Popescu, Mariana Cristiana Iacob, Cristian Tarbă, Dan Lăptoiu et al. • Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing (2024)

This article proposes the integration of two novel aspects into the production of 3D-printed customized wrist-hand orthoses. One aspect involves the material, particularly Colorfabb varioShore thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) filament with ...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3390/jmmp8010029

Soft Robotic Grippers

Jun Shintake, Vito Cacucciolo, Dario Floreano, Herbert R. Shea • Advanced Materials (2018)

Advances in soft robotics, materials science, and stretchable electronics have enabled rapid progress in soft grippers. Here, a critical overview of soft robotic grippers is presented, covering different material sets, physical principles, ...

OPENALEX cc-by DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.201707035

Augmented Reality and Robotics: A Survey and Taxonomy for AR-enhanced Human-Robot Interaction and Robotic Interfaces

Ryo Suzuki, Adnan Karim, Tian Xia, Hooman Hedayati et al. • CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (2022)

This paper contributes to a taxonomy of augmented reality and robotics based on a survey of 460 research papers. Augmented and mixed reality (AR/MR) have emerged as a new way to enhance human-robot interaction (HRI) and robotic interfaces (...

OPENALEX Open Access DOI: https://doi.org/10.1145/3491102.3517719

Evolution of prehension ability in an anthropomorphic neurorobotic arm

Gianluca Massera, Gianluca Massera, Angelo Cangelosi, Stefano Nolfi • Frontiers in Neurorobotics (2007)

In this paper, we show how a simulated anthropomorphic robotic arm controlled by an artificial neural network can develop effective reaching and grasping behaviour through a trial and error process in which the free parameters encode the co...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3389/neuro.12.004.2007

Design and modelling of an anisotropic continuum robot end-effector for single-port access surgery suturing

Tom Vandebroek, Julie Legrand, Tom Vercauteren, Sebastien Ourselin et al. • Advances in Mechanical Engineering (2023)

Single port access surgery has brought many advantages and new challenges to the field of minimally invasive surgery. In principle, many of these challenges can be addressed through robotics. Continuum robots in particular have seen a surge...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1177/16878132221140207

Two decades of breakthroughs: charting the future of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation

Paolo Bonato, David Reinkensmeyer, Mario Manto • Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation (2025)

Abstract The Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation (JNER) has become a major actor for the dissemination of knowledge in the scientific community, bridging the gaps between innovative neuroengineering and rehabilitation. Major fiel...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1186/s12984-025-01580-5

Remodeling of Endothelial Cell Nucleus Exposed to Three Different Mechanical Stimuli

Toshiro OHASHI, Kazuhiko HANAMURA, Daisaku AZUMA, Naoya SAKAMOTO et al. • Journal of Biomechanical Science and Engineering (2008)

Cell Nuclei play a critical role in controlling gene expression and replicating DNA, and is known to deform in association with cell shape changes in response to external forces. This study dealed with morphological analysis to quantitative...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1299/jbse.3.63

Experimental Analysis of Consolidated Material Flow througha Roller Press with a Non -Symmetrical Compaction Unit

Michał BEMBENEK Ph.D. Eng. • Problemy Eksploatacji (2017)

One of the essential aspects of the operation of roller presses is the proper transfer of feed in the feeder. It hasa significant influence on the correct course of the compaction and consolidation process, the product quality, and the inte...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.5604/01.3001.0055.6052

Laws on Robots, Laws by Robots, Laws in Robots: Regulating Robot Behaviour by Design

Ronald E. Leenes, Federica Lucivero • Law Innovation and Technology (2014)

Speculation about robot morality is almost as old as the concept of a robot itself. Asimov’s three laws of robotics provide an early and well-discussed example of moral rules robots should observe. Despite the widespread influence of the th...

OPENALEX Open Access DOI: https://doi.org/10.5235/17579961.6.2.193

The robotics primer

• Choice Reviews Online (2008)

The Robotics Primer offers a broadly accessible introduction to robotics for students at pre-university and university levels, robot hobbyists, and anyone interested in this burgeoning field. The text takes the reader from the most basic co...

OPENALEX DOI: https://doi.org/10.5860/choice.45-3222

Socially assistive robotics [Grand Challenges of Robotics]

Adriana Tapus, Maja J. Matarić, Brian Michael Scassellati • IEEE Robotics & Automation Magazine (2007)

Socially intelligent robotics is the pursuit of creating robots capable of exhibiting natural-appearing social qualities. Beyond the basic capabilities of moving and acting autonomously, the field has focused on the use of the robot's physi...

OPENALEX DOI: https://doi.org/10.1109/mra.2007.339605

Generalized Task‐Driven Design of Soft Robots via Reduced‐Order Finite Element Method‐Based Surrogate Modeling

Yao Yao, David Howard, Perla Maiolino • Advanced Intelligent Systems (2026)

Task‐driven design of soft robots requires models that are physically accurate and computationally efficient, while remaining transferable across actuator designs and task scenarios. However, existing modeling approaches typically face a fu...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1002/aisy.70406

Robotont 3–an accessible 3D-printable ROS-supported open-source mobile robot for education and research

Eva Mõtshärg, Veiko Vunder, Renno Raudmäe, Marko Muro et al. • Frontiers in Robotics and AI (2024)

Educational robots offer a platform for training aspiring engineers and building trust in technology that is envisioned to shape how we work and live. In education, accessibility and modularity are significant in the choice of such a techno...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3389/frobt.2024.1406645

A Novel Passive Implantable Differential Mechanism to Restore Individuated Finger Flexion during Grasping following Tendon Transfer Surgery: A Pilot Study

Suraj Chakravarthi Raja, Won Suk You, Kian Jalaleddini, Justin C. Casebier et al. • Applied Sciences (2023)

Tendon transfer surgery is often used to restore hand grasp function following high median-ulnar nerve palsy. This surgery typically reroutes and sutures the tendon of the extensor carpi radialis longus (ECRL) muscle to all four flexor digi...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3390/app13095804

4D printing of semi-crystalline crosslinked polymer networks with two-way shape-memory effect

Lorenzo Bonetti, Daniele Natali, Stefano Pandini, Massimo Messori et al. • Materials & Design (2024)

This paper introduces a novel approach to 4D printing tailored structures with reversible two-way shape-memory effect (SME) through material extrusion technology. To this aim, methacrylated poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) was synthesized and eva...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1016/j.matdes.2024.112725