Sacrificial Scaffolding Helps New Hydrogels Heal Quickly
Incorporating weak bonds that lay the groundwork for new networks allows tougher double-network hydrogels that recover from damage
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Olivier Delaire used the power of neutron scattering and large-scale computer simulations to figure out what’s going on inside these materials.
Boyuan Chen on Strengths and Limitations of Robotics
Boyuan Chen is advancing robotics to help machines perceive their environment, adapt to real-world scenarios, and collaborate effectively with humans
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From Gambits to Assurances: Game-Theoretic Integration of Safety and Learning for Human-Centered Robotics
From autonomous vehicles navigating busy intersections to quadrupeds deployed in household environments, robots must operate safely and efficiently around people in uncertain and unstructured situations. However, today’s robots still struggle […]
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