Soft pneumatic actuators: A review of design, fabrication, modeling, sensing, control and applications

MS Xavier, CD Tawk, A Zolfagharian, J Pinskier… - IEEE …, 2022 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Soft robotics is a rapidly evolving field where robots are fabricated using highly deformable
materials and usually follow a bioinspired design. Their high dexterity and safety make them …

Fluid–structure interaction analyses of biological systems using smoothed-particle hydrodynamics

M Toma, R Chan-Akeley, J Arias, GD Kurgansky… - Biology, 2021 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Computational simulations of biological systems are an intrinsic element of
engineering in medicine, allowing physicians the ability to visualize the pathophysiology …

[HTML][HTML] Modeling of soft fluidic actuators using fluid–structure interaction simulations with underwater applications

MS Xavier, SM Harrison, D Howard, YK Yong… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Soft robots have been developed for a variety of applications including gripping, locomotion,
wearables and medical devices. For the majority of soft robots, actuation is performed using …

A Schatz-based omnidirectional mobile mechanism with Oloid-like paddlewheels

J Tang, S Yao, R Liu, Y Yao - Mechanism and Machine Theory, 2023 - Elsevier
In this paper, a novel Schatz-based omnidirectional mobile mechanism adopting Oloid-like
paddlewheels with a total of four degrees of freedom (DOFs) is proposed. It is composed of …

Application of SPH to single and multiphase geophysical, biophysical and industrial fluid flows

PW Cleary, SM Harrison, MD Sinnott… - International Journal …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
A series of challenging fluid flow applications are used to demonstrate the powerful
capabilities of the SPH method. The applications are classified according to whether they …

Validation of a global positioning system with accelerometer for canoe/kayak sprint kinematic analysis

RA Fernandes, F Alacid, AB Gomes… - Sports …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
This study aimed to validate the use of a Global Positioning System with an accelerometer
(GPS-Acc) unit to quantify canoeing kinematic variables. Eight canoe and kayak (200 and …

Explanatory model for elite canoeists' performance using a functional electromechanical dynamometer based on detected lateral asymmetry

T Álvarez-Yates, M Iglesias-Caamaño, A Cuba-Dorado… - Symmetry, 2024 - mdpi.com
Canoe modality in flatwater canoeing has a clear asymmetrical nature. This study aimed (1)
to determine the magnitude and direction of neuromuscular properties, range of motion …

Enhanced maximal upper-body strength increases performance in sprint kayaking

M Kristiansen, AMSK Pedersen… - The Journal of …, 2023 - journals.lww.com
Abstract Kristiansen, M, Sydow Krogh Pedersen, AM, Sandvej, G, Jørgensen, P, Jakobsen,
JV, de Zee, M, Hansen, EA, and Klitgaard, KK. Enhanced maximal upper-body strength …

Cardiorespiratory System in the Context of Regular Exercise in Kayaking.

Z Huang, OM Rusanova - Physical Activity & Health (2515 …, 2022 - search.ebscohost.com
Introduction: The ideas of humanistic education in the 1950s made significant changes in
study of the components of health. Analysis of health indicators showed how the students …

A particle-based modelling approach to food processing operations

MD Sinnott, SM Harrison, PW Cleary - Food and Bioproducts Processing, 2021 - Elsevier
Substantial challenges must be addressed to simulate food processing operations including
realistic prediction of liquid and solid mixing, fragmentation of solids and liquids, multiphase …