Soft robotic systems generally require both soft actuators and soft sensors to perform complex functions. Separate actuators and sensors are often combined into one composite device when proprioception (self-sensing) is required. In this article, we introduce the concept of using a conductive liquid to perform both the sensing and actuation functions of a proprioceptive soft actuator. The worki...

Abstract: In the present work, effect of the nucleating agent such as TiO2, ZrO2, P2O5, Ye2O3 and CeO2 in single, double, triple and fourth systems on the crystallization behavior of various compositions was studied. Using differential thermal analysis (DTA), the composition of Li2O-Al2O3-SiO2 (LAS) was optimized and the coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE), three point flexural strength, har...

.lthough the cornea is very flexible, force must be required to bend it. Goldmann and Schmidt' and Gloster and Perkins following Imbert and Fick have considered bending resistance in applantation tonometry. Friedenwald however, in his studies on Schi0tz tonometry, came to the conclusion that the resistance of the cornea to deformation is negligibly small. The corneal bending forces involved in ...

the basic strategy of reduce the ductility demand and related concentrated tensions at moment resistance connections is reduce the section of the beam at connected region to column. by this method plastic hinge done at the reduced cross section and this local reduction decreases the demand of the components of connection. on this basis, in present study a new beam-to-column moment connection wi...

Cold roller bending is commonly used for bending straight members with hot rolled wide-flange sections to create arches. This process induces plastic deformations along the member, so that it can acquire the desired curvature. The resulting residual stress distribution is different from the wellknown residual stress pattern due to hot rolling. Extensive studies have shown that the influence of ...

According to the tedious design conditions and the difficulty to determine the optimal plan in underground foundation engineering design field at present, genetic algorithm was proposed and applied into the design of conventional reinforced concrete strip foundation. The coding method, operation procedure and penalty function of genetic algorithm were improved according to the specific issues. ...

*Corresponding author: Christina Flaxel, Professor of Ophthalmology, Casey Eye Institute at Oregon Health & Science University, 3375 SW Terwilliger Blvd, Portland, OR 97239, Tel: 503-418-3351; Fax: 503-4947233; E-mail: [email protected] Citation: Patel P, Flaxel C (2015) Visual and Anatomic Outcomes in Eyes with Idiopathic Juxtafoveal Macular Telangiectasia (MacTel) and Full Thickness Macular Ho...