Preparatory Movement State Enhances Premovement EEG Representations for Brain-Computer Interfaces

EEG of Pre-movement Phase Aids Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) in Recognizing Movement Intentions Background and Research Objectives Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) is a technology that translates human intentions directly through neural signals to control devices, holding extensive application prospects [1]. BCI has the potential to revolutionize va...

A User-Friendly Visual Brain-Computer Interface Based on High-Frequency Steady-State Visual Evoked Fields Recorded by OPM-MEG

A User-Friendly Visual Brain-Computer Interface Based on High-Frequency Steady-State Visual Evoked Fields Recorded by OPM-MEG

Visual Brain-Computer Interface Based on High-Frequency Steady-State Visual Evoked Fields Background Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) technology allows users to control machines by decoding specific brain activity signals. While invasive BCIs excel in capturing high-quality brain signals, their application is mainly limited to clinical settings. Non-...

Auditory Cues Modulate the Short Timescale Dynamics of STN Activity During Stepping in Parkinson’s Disease

Patients with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) often experience gait impairments, which severely affect their quality of life. Previous studies have suggested that β-frequency (15-30 Hz) oscillatory activity in the basal ganglia may be associated with gait impairments, but the exact dynamics of these oscillations during the gait process remain unclear. Add...

Learning Inverse Kinematics Using Neural Computational Primitives on Neuromorphic Hardware

Learning Inverse Dynamics Using Brain-Inspired Computational Principles on Neuromorphic Hardware Background and Research Motivation In the modern field of robotics, there is great potential for low-latency neuromorphic processing systems enabling autonomous artificial agents. However, the variability and low precision of current hardware foundation...

Magneto-Oscillatory Localization for Small-Scale Robots

Detailed Explanation of a New Small-scale Magneto-oscillatory Localization Method and Its Application in Robotics Research Background and Motivation Micro-robots have demonstrated immense potential in the medical field, especially in minimally invasive surgeries, targeted drug delivery, and in vivo sensing. Recently, significant progress has been m...

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...

Giant Electron-Mediated Phononic Nonlinearity in Semiconductor–Piezoelectric Heterostructures

Giant Electron-Mediated Phononic Nonlinearity in Semiconductor–Piezoelectric Heterostructures

Large Electron-Mediated Phonon Nonlinearity in Semiconductor-Piezoelectric Heterostructures In modern science and technology, the efficiency and determinacy of information processing are crucial determinants of its application potential. Nonlinear photonic interactions at optical frequencies have already demonstrated significant breakthroughs in bo...