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Design, fabrication, and characterization of dielectric elastomer actuator enabled cuff compression device
(SPIE, 2022-04-11)Wearable dielectric elastomer actuators (DEAs) have been greatly considered for development of biomedical devices. In particular, a DEA cuff device has the capability of minimizing venous system disorders that occur in the ... -
Influence of different passive shoulder exoskeletons on shoulder and torso muscle activation during simulated horizontal and vertical aircraft squeeze riveting tasks
(Elsevier Ltd, 2022-06-08)Aircraft manufacturing involves riveting utilizing squeeze riveting tools at heights from below elbow to overhead levels. This study assessed utilization of passive shoulder exoskeletons on shoulder and torso muscle ... -
Human dermal microvascular endothelial cell morphological response to fluid shear stress
(Elsevier, 2022-06-02)As the cells that line the vasculature, endothelial cells are continually exposed to fluid shear stress by blood flow. Recent studies suggest that the morphological response of endothelial cells to fluid shear stress depends ... -
Progress in bioactive surface coatings on biodegradable Mg alloys: A critical review towards clinical translation
(Elsevier B.V. on behalf of KeAi Communications Co. Ltd., 2022-05-15)Mg and its alloys evince strong candidature for biodegradable bone implants, cardiovascular stents, and wound closing devices. However, their rapid degradation rate causes premature implant failure, constraining clinical ... -
Smart bioelectronic pacifier for real-time continuous monitoring of salivary electrolytes
(Elsevier Ltd, 2022-05-16)Monitoring electrolytes is critical for newborns and babies in the intensive care unit. However, the gold standard methods use a blood draw, which is painful and only offers discrete measures. Although salivary-based ... -
Torso kinematics in human rolling do not change when upper extremity motion is constrained
(Human Kinetics, 2021-11-15)Human rolling, as turning in bed, is a fundamental activity of daily living. A quantitative analysis of rolling could help identify the neuromusculoskeletal disorders that prohibit rolling and develop interventions for ... -
The reliability and validity of Gluteal Endurance Measures (GEMs)
(NASMI, 2021-12-01)Background The gluteals have unique morphology related to muscle endurance, including moderate fiber sizes and a majority of Type I endurance fibers. Evidence suggests gluteal endurance is related to low back pain, running ... -
Evaluation of corrosion resistance, mechanical integrity loss and biocompatibility of $PCL/HA/TiO_2$ hybrid coated biodegradable ZM21 Mg alloy
(Elsevier, 2021-12-04)A novel $PCL/HA/TiO_2$ hybrid coating on ZM21 Mg alloy substrate has been investigated for corrosion resistance, biocompatibility and mechanical integrity loss in terms of bending, compressive and tensile strength in ... -
Hybrid polymeric-metallic foams for bone tissue engineering scaffolds: Mechanical properties and biofunctionality evaluations
(Taylor and Francis, 2021-10-21)Challenges exist in the applicability of thermoplastic foams as scaffolds for bone tissue engineering including mismatch of mechanical properties. Template assisted electrodeposition was carried out to fabricate hybrid ... -
Hand gesture-based artificial neural network trained hybrid human–machine interface system to navigate a powered wheelchair
(Springer Nature, 2021-10-06)Individuals with cerebral palsy and muscular dystrophy often lack fine motor control of their fingers which makes it difficult to control traditional powered wheelchairs using a joystick. Studies have shown the use of ... -
Evaluation of polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) integrated sensor for physiological temperature detection
(Taylor and Francis, 2021-09-20)In the human body, maintaining the core body temperature (CBT) is vital to ensure proper cellular and body functions. The temperature of 37°C (98°F) is the well-established baseline for CBT, but significant deviations to ... -
Wheelchair-mounted upper limb robotic exoskeleton with adaptive controller for activities of daily living
(MDPI, 2021-08-26)Neuro-muscular disorders and diseases such as cerebral palsy and Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy can severely limit a person’s ability to perform activities of daily living (ADL). Exoskeletons can provide an active or passive ... -
Cervical spine musculotendon lengths when reading a tablet in three seated positions
(Human Kinetics, 2021-04-01)A popular posture for using wireless technology is reclined sitting, with the trunk rotated posteriorly to the hips. This position decreases the head’s gravitational moment; however, the head angle relative to the trunk ... -
Detection of dissolved CO2 gas using an open-circuit resonator
(Wichita State University, 2021-04-02)Exposure to higher than normal levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) gas increases its concentration in the blood, which can impair cognitive function and cause adverse physical effects. This is especially a concern in aerospace ... -
S.E.L.E.N.E: System Engineered for Lunar Environment, Navigation, and Exploration
(Wichita State University, 2021-04-02)Augmented Reality (AR) display technologies utilize computer-generated virtualized content to enhance the observer's perception of the physical environment. This NASA SUITS (Spacesuit User Interface Technologies for Students) ... -
The long-term effects of daily smartphone usage on cervical spine kinematics
(Wichita State University, 2021-04-02)INTRODUCTION: It is evident that in today's technologically run world, the majority of individuals own and interact with a smartphone throughout their daily lives. This constant interaction poses significant risks to a ... -
Brain-computer interface to control a 6 DOF robotic arm
(Wichita State University, 2021-04-02)In this study, a brain-computer interface (BCI) system is developed to control a six degrees of freedom robot arm. Such interface systems have a potential application in space missions for astronauts to have supplemental ... -
Enhancing the performance of elastomer actuators through the approach of distributed electrode array with fractal interconnects architecture
(Wichita State University, 2021-04-02)Dielectric elastomer actuators are flexible and stretchable transducers which are known to achieve large displacements at high speeds and require low power for operation with applications in microrobotics, portable ... -
Improving fluid retention properties of 316L stainless steel using nanosecond pulsed laser surface texturing
(Laser Institute of America, 2020-11)stainless steel has been used as a successful biomaterial for decades. In this study, a pulsed nanosecond laser was used to create patterned surfaces of stainless steel coupons to study the effect of patterning on fluid ... -
Investigating the effect of photoinitiator concentration and curing time on soybean - Polyethylene glycol resins
(Society of Plastics Engineers, 2020)Bioprinting, a subset of additive manufacturing, utilizes bioinks, which is a combination of biomaterials and live cells, to produce functional tissue. Soybean oil is a plant polymer with promising biomaterial properties ...
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