This research presents a new class of versatile multi-material hybrid actuators (MASH actuators), powered by pneumatics and electrostatic adhesion (EA)-based adaptive strain-limiting layers. Soft pneumatic with layers as the mainstream actuation for soft robotics have been developed decades. However, due to their permanent layers, those possess fewer motion patterns. Inspired longitudinal muscl...

We evaluate the potential benefits of using tunable material properties within portable electronic devices for increasing total power generated across different operating scenarios. In these devices, in addition to die temperature limits, user-exposed device skin must be kept ergonomic comfort requiring adaptive control balance constraints. Present thermal management strategies rely on allowed ...

This research used Web-based two-tier diagnostic assessment and Web-based dynamic assessment to develop an assessment-centered e-Learning system, named the ‘GPAM-WATA e-Learning system.’ This system consists of two major designs: (1) personalized dynamic assessment, meaning that the system automatically generates dynamic assessment for each learner based on the results of the pre-test of the tw...

Personalized learning has recently become an innovative trend in digital learning. The adaptive material could enhance the intention of learning, and motivate learner to concentrate on learning activity. Information technology have flourished, multimedia have been widely applied in learning materials. Various types of multimedia are designed on learning activities, how they affect individual’s ...

An adaptive mesh refmement (AMR) version of CTH is currently under development. This project is being conducted jointly by researchers at the University of Texas and at Sandia National Laboratories. The AMR version of CTH represents a significant milestone in the ten-year development of this legacy code. CTH is a multi-material wave propagation code used by many analysts in the DoD user communi...