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First published 2023-2

A hybrid chaotic controller integrating hip stiffness modulation and reinforcement learning-based torque control to stabilize passive dynamic walking

Yao Wu, Shuo Qiao, Daojin Yao

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers,Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science

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First published 2018-11

A novel variable-stiffness flexible manipulator actuated by shape memory alloy for minimally invasive surgery

Yanfei Cao, Feng Ju, Lei Zhang [...]

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers,Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine

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First published 2026-2

Variable Stiffness Woven Soft Active Textiles and Robots Using Thin McKibben Muscle

Haili Li, Bin Li, Pan Zhou [...]

Soft Robotics

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First published 2021-11

Distributed variable stiffness joint assist mechanism based on laminated structure

Zhenquan Fan, Xiaoyu Wang, Zijin Wang [...]

International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems

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First published 2025

Configuration identification of on-demand variable stiffness strain-limiting layers in zig-zag soft pneumatic actuators using deep learning methods

Palpolage Don Shehan Hiroshan Gunawardane, Duhyeon Lee, Phoebe Cheung [...]

The International Journal of Robotics Research

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First published 2025-8

Theoretical analysis of profile shift effects and design parameter interactions on herringbone gear mesh stiffness

Yuedong Wu, Jinhai Wang, Jianwei Yang [...]

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers,Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science

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First published 2022-02

Variable Stiffness Devices Using Fiber Jamming for Application in Soft Robotics and Wearable Haptics

Saurabh Jadhav, Mohamad Ramzi Abdul Majit, Benjamin Shih [...]

Soft Robotics

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First published 2021-12

Variable Rigidity Module with a Flexible Thermoelectric Device for Bidirectional Temperature Control

Choong Sun Kim, Ock Kyun Oh, Hyeongdo Choi [...]

Soft Robotics

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First published 2022-04

A Gas–Ribbon-Hybrid Actuated Soft Finger with Active Variable Stiffness

Xinbin Zhang, Jihong Yan, Jie Zhao

Soft Robotics

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First published 2022-12

Stiffness-Tunable Soft Gripper with Soft-Rigid Hybrid Actuation for Versatile Manipulations

Long Li, Fengming Xie, Tianhong Wang [...]

Soft Robotics

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