Mechanical Ventilation Guided by Driving Pressure Optimizes Local Pulmonary Biomechanics in an Ovine Model

Optimization of Respiratory Pressure Under Mechanical Ventilation Guidance - A Study on Improving Local Lung Biomechanics Mechanical ventilation is commonly used in clinical practice to treat acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and prevent pulmonary complications after general anesthesia. However, mechanical ventilation can cause harmful str...

The Ankle Dorsiflexion Kinetics Demand to Increase Swing Phase Foot-Ground Clearance: Implications for Assistive Device Design and Energy Demands

Research Report Background Introduction With an aging population and the increase in neurological and muscular diseases such as stroke, the risk of tripping and falling due to gait disorders has become a serious problem. Research shows that ankle dorsiflexion is crucial for ensuring foot clearance during the swing phase of gait. However, there is l...

Tactile Perception: A Biomimetic Whisker-Based Method for Clinical Gastrointestinal Diseases Screening

Clinical Gastrointestinal Disease Screening Based on the Bionic Artificial Tentacle Method Background Gastrointestinal diseases display a wide range of complex symptoms globally, such as diarrhea, gastrointestinal bleeding, malabsorption, malnutrition, and even neurological dysfunction. These diseases pose significant health challenges and socioeco...

Exploration-based Model Learning with Self-Attention for Risk-Sensitive Robot Control

Discussion on Risk-Sensitive Robot Control Based on Self-Attention Mechanism Research Background The kinematics and dynamics in robot control are key factors to ensure the precise completion of tasks. Most robot control schemes rely on various models to achieve task optimization, scheduling, and priority control. However, the dynamic characteristic...

Bio-Inspired 3D-Printed Artificial Limb Assisting Cyborg Insects in Self-Righting Locomotion

Bio-Inspired 3D-Printed Artificial Limb Assisting Cyborg Insects in Self-Righting Locomotion

Research Background In rescue missions, to improve search and rescue efficiency, an emerging solution is the use of a combination of electronic backpacks and insects, known as cyborg insects. These insects combine the advantages of biological and electronic technologies, with additional electronic backpacks used for communication, sensing, and cont...

Trimmed Helicoids: An Architectured Soft Structure Yielding Soft Robots with High Precision, Large Workspace, and Compliant Interactions

Trimmed Helicoids: An Architectured Soft Structure Yielding Soft Robots with High Precision, Large Workspace, and Compliant Interactions

Trimming Helicoidal: A Soft Structure with High Precision, Large Workspace, and Compliant Interaction Background Introduction In recent years, inspired by biological systems, many researchers have gradually shifted from traditional rigid robot paradigms towards designs that incorporate compliant materials and structures. An elephant trunk is a typi...

Clamping Enables Enhanced Electromechanical Responses in Antiferroelectric Thin Films

Study on Enhanced Electromechanical Response of Antiferroelectric Thin Films Based on Clamping Effect Background Antiferroelectric thin film materials have garnered significant attention for their potential applications in micro/nano electromechanical systems. These systems require materials with high electromechanical responses, capable of generat...