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Autonomous robotic organizations for marine operations 用于海上作业的自主机器人组织
IF 26.1 1区 计算机科学
Science Robotics Pub Date : 2025-03-26 DOI: 10.1126/scirobotics.adl2976
Kjetil Skaugset, João Borges de Sousa, Asgeir J. Sørensen
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Harnessing the oloid shape in magnetically driven robots to enable high-resolution ultrasound imaging 利用磁性驱动机器人的形状来实现高分辨率超声成像
IF 26.1 1区 计算机科学
Science Robotics Pub Date : 2025-03-26 DOI: 10.1126/scirobotics.adq4198
Nikita J. Greenidge, Benjamin Calmé, Alexandru C. Moldovan, Bartas Abaravicius, James W. Martin, Nils Marahrens, Jon Woolfrey, Bruno Scaglioni, Damith S. Chathuranga, Srinjoy Mitra, Sandy Cochran, Pietro Valdastri
{"title":"Harnessing the oloid shape in magnetically driven robots to enable high-resolution ultrasound imaging","authors":"Nikita J. Greenidge,&nbsp;Benjamin Calmé,&nbsp;Alexandru C. Moldovan,&nbsp;Bartas Abaravicius,&nbsp;James W. Martin,&nbsp;Nils Marahrens,&nbsp;Jon Woolfrey,&nbsp;Bruno Scaglioni,&nbsp;Damith S. Chathuranga,&nbsp;Srinjoy Mitra,&nbsp;Sandy Cochran,&nbsp;Pietro Valdastri","doi":"10.1126/scirobotics.adq4198","DOIUrl":"10.1126/scirobotics.adq4198","url":null,"abstract":"<div >Magnetic fields enable remote manipulation of objects and are ideal for medical applications because they pass through human tissue harmlessly. This capability is promising for surgical robots, allowing navigation deeper into the human anatomy and accessing organs beyond the reach of current technologies. However, magnetic manipulation is typically limited to a maximum two–degrees-of-freedom orientation, restricting complex motions, especially those including rolling around the main axis of the magnetic robot. To address this challenge, we introduce a robot design inspired by embodied intelligence and the unique geometry of developable rollers, leveraging the oloid shape. The oloid, with its axial asymmetry and sinusoidal motion, facilitates rolling when precisely controlled by an external magnetic field. We present a versatile closed-loop control model to ensure precise magnetic manipulation of an oloid-shaped robot. This capability was validated in endoluminal applications through the integration of a 28-megahertz micro-ultrasound array to perform virtual biopsies, noninvasive real-time histological imaging. Extensive in vitro and in vivo tests using a porcine model showed the robot’s ability to execute sweeping motions, identify lesions, and generate detailed three-dimensional scans of gastrointestinal subsurface tissue. This research not only restores a critical movement capability to magnetic medical robots but also enables additional clinical applications deep within the human body.</div>","PeriodicalId":56029,"journal":{"name":"Science Robotics","volume":"10 100","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":26.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143703251","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"计算机科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Monopedal robot branch-to-branch leaping and landing inspired by squirrel balance control 受松鼠平衡控制启发的单足机器人分支间跳跃和着陆
IF 26.1 1区 计算机科学
Science Robotics Pub Date : 2025-03-19 DOI: 10.1126/scirobotics.adq1949
Justin K. Yim, Eric K. Wang, Sebastian D. Lee, Nathaniel H. Hunt, Robert J. Full, Ronald S. Fearing
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Miniature deep-sea morphable robot with multimodal locomotion 具有多模式运动的微型深海变形机器人
IF 26.1 1区 计算机科学
Science Robotics Pub Date : 2025-03-19 DOI: 10.1126/scirobotics.adp7821
Fei Pan, Jiaqi Liu, Zonghao Zuo, Xia He, Zhuyin Shao, Junyu Chen, Haoxuan Wang, Qiyi Zhang, Feiyang Yuan, Bohan Chen, Tongtong Jin, Liwen He, Yun Wang, Kangle Zhang, Xilun Ding, Tiefeng Li, Li Wen
{"title":"Miniature deep-sea morphable robot with multimodal locomotion","authors":"Fei Pan,&nbsp;Jiaqi Liu,&nbsp;Zonghao Zuo,&nbsp;Xia He,&nbsp;Zhuyin Shao,&nbsp;Junyu Chen,&nbsp;Haoxuan Wang,&nbsp;Qiyi Zhang,&nbsp;Feiyang Yuan,&nbsp;Bohan Chen,&nbsp;Tongtong Jin,&nbsp;Liwen He,&nbsp;Yun Wang,&nbsp;Kangle Zhang,&nbsp;Xilun Ding,&nbsp;Tiefeng Li,&nbsp;Li Wen","doi":"10.1126/scirobotics.adp7821","DOIUrl":"10.1126/scirobotics.adp7821","url":null,"abstract":"<div >Research on miniature deep-sea robots is an emerging field focused on the development of deployable, compact devices capable of interacting with the unique environments and organisms of the deep ocean. In this study, we present a design strategy for a centimeter-scale deep-sea soft actuator, weighing 16 grams, that incorporates bistable chiral metamaterials and tube-sealed shape memory alloys. According to our design, the increased modulus induced by the hydrostatic pressure was used to achieve a higher snapping velocity of the bistable chiral unit, thus lifting the actuator’s performance. We showed that the actuator can produce undistorted cyclic motions at various depths in the deep sea. Subsequently, we developed an untethered miniature deep-sea robot that is capable of multimodal locomotion by repurposing its legs and fins. To validate the robot’s performance, this miniature robot was deployed from deep-sea crewed submersibles, performing swimming, gliding, morphing, and crawling in the Haima Cold Seep (1380-meter depth) and the Mariana Trench (10,600-meter depth); it was then retrieved by the submersible fully intact. The actuation module design enabled the robot to perform comparably in the Haima Cold Seep and laboratory aquarium conditions (atmospheric pressure). Additionally, we developed a wearable soft gripper based on the same metamaterial design strategy to facilitate safe deep-sea operations, ranging from soft-specimen collection to heavy-object manipulation (~3400-meter depth). This study offers design insights into creating next-generation miniature deep-sea actuators and robots, paving the way for future exploration and interaction with deep-sea ecosystems.</div>","PeriodicalId":56029,"journal":{"name":"Science Robotics","volume":"10 100","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":26.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143653350","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"计算机科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Bridging hard and soft: Mechanical metamaterials enable rigid torque transmission in soft robots 硬与软的桥接:机械超材料使软机器人的刚性扭矩传递成为可能
IF 26.1 1区 计算机科学
Science Robotics Pub Date : 2025-03-19 DOI: 10.1126/scirobotics.ads0548
Molly Carton, Jakub F. Kowalewski, Jiani Guo, Jacob F. Alpert, Aman Garg, Daniel Revier, Jeffrey Ian Lipton
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Worm-like robot with integrated modular power 集成模块化动力的蠕虫状机器人。
IF 26.1 1区 计算机科学
Science Robotics Pub Date : 2025-03-19 DOI: 10.1126/scirobotics.adw9921
Melisa Yashinski
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Augmenting rehabilitation robotics with spinal cord neuromodulation: A proof of concept 增强康复机器人与脊髓神经调节:概念的证明
IF 25 1区 计算机科学
Science Robotics Pub Date : 2025-03-12 DOI: 10.1126/scirobotics.adn5564
Nicolas Hankov, Miroslav Caban, Robin Demesmaeker, Margaux Roulet, Salif Komi, Michele Xiloyannis, Anne Gehrig, Camille Varescon, Martina Rebeka Spiess, Serena Maggioni, Chiara Basla, Gleb Koginov, Florian Haufe, Marina D’Ercole, Cathal Harte, Sergio D. Hernandez-Charpak, Aurelie Paley, Manon Tschopp, Natacha Herrmann, Nadine Intering, Edeny Baaklini, Francesco Acquati, Charlotte Jacquet, Anne Watrin, Jimmy Ravier, Frédéric Merlos, Grégoire Eberlé, Katrien Van den Keybus, Hendrik Lambert, Henri Lorach, Rik Buschman, Nicholas Buse, Timothy Denison, Dino De Bon, Jaime E. Duarte, Robert Riener, Auke Ijspeert, Fabien Wagner, Sebastian Tobler, Léonie Asboth, Joachim von Zitzewitz, Jocelyne Bloch, Grégoire Courtine
{"title":"Augmenting rehabilitation robotics with spinal cord neuromodulation: A proof of concept","authors":"Nicolas Hankov, Miroslav Caban, Robin Demesmaeker, Margaux Roulet, Salif Komi, Michele Xiloyannis, Anne Gehrig, Camille Varescon, Martina Rebeka Spiess, Serena Maggioni, Chiara Basla, Gleb Koginov, Florian Haufe, Marina D’Ercole, Cathal Harte, Sergio D. Hernandez-Charpak, Aurelie Paley, Manon Tschopp, Natacha Herrmann, Nadine Intering, Edeny Baaklini, Francesco Acquati, Charlotte Jacquet, Anne Watrin, Jimmy Ravier, Frédéric Merlos, Grégoire Eberlé, Katrien Van den Keybus, Hendrik Lambert, Henri Lorach, Rik Buschman, Nicholas Buse, Timothy Denison, Dino De Bon, Jaime E. Duarte, Robert Riener, Auke Ijspeert, Fabien Wagner, Sebastian Tobler, Léonie Asboth, Joachim von Zitzewitz, Jocelyne Bloch, Grégoire Courtine","doi":"10.1126/scirobotics.adn5564","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1126/scirobotics.adn5564","url":null,"abstract":"Rehabilitation robotics aims to promote activity-dependent reorganization of the nervous system. However, people with paralysis cannot generate sufficient activity during robot-assisted rehabilitation and, consequently, do not benefit from these therapies. Here, we developed an implantable spinal cord neuroprosthesis operating in a closed loop to promote robust activity during walking and cycling assisted by robotic devices. This neuroprosthesis is device agnostic and designed for seamless implementation by nonexpert users. Preliminary evaluations in participants with paralysis showed that the neuroprosthesis enabled well-organized patterns of muscle activity during robot-assisted walking and cycling. A proof-of-concept study suggested that robot-assisted rehabilitation augmented by the neuroprosthesis promoted sustained neurological improvements. Moreover, the neuroprosthesis augmented recreational walking and cycling activities outdoors. Future clinical trials will have to confirm these findings in a broader population.","PeriodicalId":56029,"journal":{"name":"Science Robotics","volume":"7 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":25.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143599170","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"计算机科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Augmenting rehabilitation robotics with spinal cord neuromodulation: A proof of concept 增强康复机器人与脊髓神经调节:概念的证明
IF 26.1 1区 计算机科学
Science Robotics Pub Date : 2025-03-12
Nicolas Hankov, Miroslav Caban, Robin Demesmaeker, Margaux Roulet, Salif Komi, Michele Xiloyannis, Anne Gehrig, Camille Varescon, Martina Rebeka Spiess, Serena Maggioni, Chiara Basla, Gleb Koginov, Florian Haufe, Marina D’Ercole, Cathal Harte, Sergio D. Hernandez-Charpak, Aurelie Paley, Manon Tschopp, Natacha Herrmann, Nadine Intering, Edeny Baaklini, Francesco Acquati, Charlotte Jacquet, Anne Watrin, Jimmy Ravier, Frédéric Merlos, Grégoire Eberlé, Katrien Van den Keybus, Hendrik Lambert, Henri Lorach, Rik Buschman, Nicholas Buse, Timothy Denison, Dino De Bon, Jaime E. Duarte, Robert Riener, Auke Ijspeert, Fabien Wagner, Sebastian Tobler, Léonie Asboth, Joachim von Zitzewitz, Jocelyne Bloch, Grégoire Courtine
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Social robots as conversational catalysts: Enhancing long-term human-human interaction at home 作为对话催化剂的社交机器人:在家中增强长期的人际互动
IF 25 1区 计算机科学
Science Robotics Pub Date : 2025-03-12 DOI: 10.1126/scirobotics.adk3307
Huili Chen, Yubin Kim, Kejia Patterson, Cynthia Breazeal, Hae Won Park
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Social robots as conversational catalysts: Enhancing long-term human-human interaction at home 作为对话催化剂的社交机器人:在家中增强长期的人际互动
IF 26.1 1区 计算机科学
Science Robotics Pub Date : 2025-03-12
Huili Chen, Yubin Kim, Kejia Patterson, Cynthia Breazeal, Hae Won Park
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