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Miniaturized soft bio-hybrid robotics: a step forward into healthcare applications
Soft robotics is an emerging discipline that employs soft flexible materials such as fluids, gels and elastomers in order to enhance the use of robotics in healthcare applications. Compared to their rigid counterparts, soft robotic systems have flexible and rheological properties that are closely related to biological systems, thus allowing the development of adaptive and flexible interactions with complex dynamic environments. With new technologies arising in bioengineering, the integration of living cells into soft robotic systems offers the possibility of accomplishing multiple complex functions such as sensing and actuating upon external stimuli. These emerging bio-hybrid systems are showing promising outcomes and opening up new avenues in the field of soft robotics for applications in healthcare and other field
Actuation Technologies for Soft Robot Grippers and Manipulators: A Review
Purpose of Review The new paradigm of soft robotics has been widely developed in the international robotics community. These
robots being soft can be used in applications where delicate yet effective interaction is necessary. Soft grippers and manipulators
are important, and their actuation is a fundamental area of study. The main purpose of this work is to provide readers with fast
references to actuation technologies for soft robotic grippers in relation to their intended application.
Recent Findings The authors have surveyed recent findings on actuation technologies for soft grippers. They presented six major
kinds of technologies which are either used independently for actuation or in combination, e.g., pneumatic actuation combined
with electro-adhesion, for certain applications.
Summary A review on the latest actuation technologies for soft grippers and manipulators is presented. Readers will get a guide
on the various methods of technology utilization based on the application
Advanced medical micro-robotics for early diagnosis and therapeutic interventions
Recent technological advances in micro-robotics have demonstrated their immense potential for biomedical applications. Emerging micro-robots have versatile sensing systems, flexible locomotion and dexterous manipulation capabilities that can significantly contribute to the healthcare system. Despite the appreciated and tangible benefits of medical micro-robotics, many challenges still remain. Here, we review the major challenges, current trends and significant achievements for developing versatile and intelligent micro-robotics with a focus on applications in early diagnosis and therapeutic interventions. We also consider some recent emerging micro-robotic technologies that employ synthetic biology to support a new generation of living micro-robots. We expect to inspire future development of micro-robots toward clinical translation by identifying the roadblocks that need to be overcome
Security Challenges for Swarm Robotics
Swarm robotics is a relatively new technology that is being explored for its
potential use in a variety of dierent applications and environments. Previous
emerging technologies have often overlooked security until later developmen-
tal stages, when it has had to be undesirably (and sometimes expensively)
retrotted. We identify a number of security challenges for swarm robotics
and argue that now is the right time to address these issues and seek solu-
tions. We also identify several idiosyncrasies of swarm robotics that present
some unique security challenges. In particular, swarms of robots potentially
employ dierent types of communication channels; have special concepts of
identity; and exhibit adaptive emergent behaviour which could be modied
by an intruder. Addressing these issues now will prevent undesirable conse-
quences for many applications of this type of technology
Industrial Robotics
This book covers a wide range of topics relating to advanced industrial robotics, sensors and automation technologies. Although being highly technical and complex in nature, the papers presented in this book represent some of the latest cutting edge technologies and advancements in industrial robotics technology. This book covers topics such as networking, properties of manipulators, forward and inverse robot arm kinematics, motion path-planning, machine vision and many other practical topics too numerous to list here. The authors and editor of this book wish to inspire people, especially young ones, to get involved with robotic and mechatronic engineering technology and to develop new and exciting practical applications, perhaps using the ideas and concepts presented herein
Learning-Based Control Strategies for Soft Robots: Theory, Achievements, and Future Challenges
In the last few decades, soft robotics technologies have challenged conventional approaches by introducing new, compliant bodies to the world of rigid robots. These technologies and systems may enable a wide range of applications, including human-robot interaction and dealing with complex environments. Soft bodies can adapt their shape to contact surfaces, distribute stress over a larger area, and increase the contact surface area, thus reducing impact forces
Robotics Applications in Neurology: A Review of Recent Advancements and Future Directions
Robotic technology has the potential to revolutionize the field of neurology
by providing new methods for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of
neurological disorders. In recent years, there has been an increasing interest
in the development of robotics applications for neurology, driven by advances
in sensing, actuation, and control systems. This review paper provides a
comprehensive overview of the recent advancements in robotics technology for
neurology, with a focus on three main areas: diagnosis, treatment, and
rehabilitation. In the area of diagnosis, robotics has been used for developing
new imaging techniques and tools for more accurate and non-invasive mapping of
brain structures and functions. For treatment, robotics has been used for
developing minimally invasive surgical procedures, including stereotactic and
endoscopic approaches, as well as for the delivery of therapeutic agents to
specific targets in the brain. In rehabilitation, robotics has been used for
developing assistive devices and platforms for motor and cognitive training of
patients with neurological disorders. The paper also discusses the challenges
and limitations of current robotics technology for neurology, including the
need for more reliable and precise sensing and actuation systems, the
development of better control algorithms, and the ethical implications of
robotic interventions in the human brain. Finally, the paper outlines future
directions and opportunities for robotics applications in neurology, including
the integration of robotics with other emerging technologies, such as
neuroprosthetics, artificial intelligence, and virtual reality. Overall, this
review highlights the potential of robotics technology to transform the field
of neurology and improve the lives of patients with neurological disorders
Overview of recent advances in Health care technology and its impact on health care delivery
Recent advancement in technology such as Machine Learning (ML), Artificial intelligence(AI), Robotics, internet of things (IOT), Block Chain technologies, Big Data analytics, Cloud computing Natural Language Processing, Mobile Applications is making a huge impact on the day to day lives of human beings. These technologies started helping us to save resources, time and cost and at the same time increase the accuracy and efficiency. Biomedical domain also started embracing these new technologies in the areas of diagnosis, surgery and therapeutics. These technologies also have applications in the areas of pattern recognition and expert systems. The paper provides an overview of recent advancement in technologies and its impact on the biomedical domain
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Situated Learning Through Robotics Processes
Technological advances in robotics, digital fabrication, and sensor technologies are changing the landscape of innovation, design, and production. However, integration of these technologies in architecture programs is a challenging task. It requires extensive knowledge of the robotic arm operations, complex computer applications, and developing interdisciplinary skills for producing the end of arm tooling, which makes architectural experimentation and production possible. The following paper describes an informal approach to an interdisciplinary collaboration experiment for initiating operations of a new robotics lab. Leveraging the inaugural event of the lab, students and faculty were invited to design, construct, and participate in exhibiting four projects at the event. The paper explains each project, how student and faculty interacted and learned advanced fabrication techniques, and how their experience contributed to the overall establishment of the lab
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