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Predicting UPDRS Motor Symptoms From Force Plates Using Machine Learning

Predicting UPDRS Motor Symptoms From Force Plates Using Machine Learning

2024

Force-plate signals → interpretable features and models to estimate UPDRS motor symptom severity.

ML biomechanics Parkinson’s force plates
TVIM: Thermoactive Variable Impedance Module Evaluating Shear-Mode Capabilities of Polycaprolactone

TVIM: Thermoactive Variable Impedance Module Evaluating Shear-Mode Capabilities of Polycaprolactone

2023

A thermoactive variable impedance module using phase-transition polycaprolactone to tune shear stiffness via embedded thermoelectric actuation.

soft robotics thermal actuation variable impedance polycaprolactone
Agonist–Antagonist Pouch Motors: Bidirectional Soft Actuators Enhanced by Thermally Responsive Peltier Elements

Agonist–Antagonist Pouch Motors: Bidirectional Soft Actuators Enhanced by Thermally Responsive Peltier Elements

2024

A bidirectional soft actuator architecture using agonist–antagonist pouch motors and thermoelectric control to achieve tunable force, stiffness, and dynamic response.

soft robotics thermal actuation pouch motors variable impedance bidirectional actuation
MELEGROS: Monolithic Elephant-inspired Gripper with Optical Sensors

MELEGROS: Monolithic Elephant-inspired Gripper with Optical Sensors

2025

A monolithic elephant-inspired gripper integrating optical sensing for contact-rich manipulation.

soft robotics grasping optical sensing monolithic
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