Partial versus complete prostatectomy specimen sampling: prospective non-inferiority study for pT3a tumours and surgical margin involvement by Mike Kliffen, Eelco R P Collette, Michael A den Bakker, Sjoerd O Klaver, André N Vis

“…We present the results of a prospective non-inferiority study to examine if partial sampling is inferior to complete sampling in terms of pathology outcomes and clinical relevance.Methods 564 robot-assisted prostatectomy (RARP) specimens with prospective registration and analysis were collected over a 2-year period. …”
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Analysis of the Outer Contour Characteristics of Roadway Forming under the Influence of Cutting Head Vibration by Zhixiang Liu, Shuai Wang, Miao Xie, Chunxue Xie

“…The variation law of the vibration swing angle of the cutting head under different working conditions was obtained, and the coordinate of the cutting head of the roadheader in the roadway space coordinate system was determined by using the robot kinematics analysis method. The mathematical model of cutting the outer outline of the roadway by the cutting head is constructed. …”
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UAV With the Ability to Control with Sign Language and Hand by Image Processing by Hediyeh Hojaji, Alireza Delisnav, Mohammad Hossein Ghafouri Moghaddam, Fariba Ghorbani, Shadi Shafaghi, Masoud Shafaghi

“… Automatic recognition of sign language from hand gesture images is crucial for enhancing human-robot interaction, especially in critical scenarios such as rescue operations. …”
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Multidimensional free shape-morphing flexible neuromorphic devices with regulation at arbitrary points by Jiaqi Liu, Chengpeng Jiang, Qianbo Yu, Yao Ni, Cunjiang Yu, Wentao Xu

“…Leveraging the remarkable deformation effect, we demonstrate hazard detection-avoidance robot, and multidimensional integration for arbitrary programmed shapes like 360° panoramic information capture and soft-bodied biological deformations wherein localized responses to stimuli are harmoniously integrated to achieve arbitrary coordinated motion. …”
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CONTENT OF MODERN EDUCATION: CHOICE OF THE PATH by V. A. Testov

“…It is stated that a person without knowledge turns into a robot unable to act independently in critical situations. …”
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The Design and Validation of an Open-Palm Data Glove for Precision Finger and Wrist Tracking by Olivia Hosie, Mats Isaksson, John McCormick, Oren Tirosh, Chrys Hensman

“…Wearable motion capture gloves enable the precise analysis of hand and finger movements for a variety of uses, including robotic surgery, rehabilitation, and most commonly, virtual augmentation. …”
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Flexible electro-hydraulic power chips by Chao Zhang, Jionghao Chen, Changyi Xu, Tairan He, Xiaolong Zhang, Junhui Zhang, Ximing Sun, Bing Xu, Yi Zhu, Huayong Yang

“…Abstract Emerging soft systems, including soft robots or wearable devices, actuated by fluidic means facilitate a series of inherent benefits, including safe human-robot interactions, lower costs, and adaptability in geometry for manipulating delicate objects. …”
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PYTHON PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE AS A MEANS OF TRAINING FUTURE TEACHERS OF COMPUTER SCIENCE WHEN WORKING WITH ARDUINO by V. Kyslitsyn, L. Shevchenko, V. Umanets

“…This article explores the possibilities and advantages of using the Python programming language together with Arduino robotics kits in the process of training future computer science teachers in pedagogical educational institutions. …”
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Meso Hybridized Silk Fibroin Watchband for Wearable Biopotential Sensing and AI Gesture Signaling by Xiao Wang, Changsheng Lu, Zerong Jiang, Guangwei Shao, Jingzhe Cao, Xiang Yang Liu

“…These results have significant implications for human‐machine interaction, including applications in underwater robot control, drone operation, and autonomous vehicle control.…”
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Pulsed Light Accelerated Crosslinking versus Continuous Light Accelerated Crosslinking: One-Year Results by Cosimo Mazzotta, Claudio Traversi, Anna Lucia Paradiso, Maria Eugenia Latronico, Miguel Rechichi

“…Patients underwent clinical examination of uncorrected distance visual acuity and corrected distance visual acuity (UDVA and CDVA), corneal topography and aberrometry (CSO EyeTop, Florence, Italy), corneal OCT optical pachymetry (Cirrus OCT, Zeiss Meditec, Jena, Germany), endothelial cells count (I-Conan Non Co Robot), and in vivo scanning laser confocal microscopy (Heidelberg, Germany) at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months of follow-up. …”
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Heat management solutions for the space camera: From design to orbital operations by Richa Hu, Min Zhang, Chunlong Liu, Qingwen Wu, Liang Guo

“…The camera mounted at the end of the space robot arm provides real-time visual monitoring and positioning functions during space missions. …”
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Intraneobladder Hem-o-Lok Migration with Stone Formation after Orthotopic Neobladder Cystectomy by Zeng Shu-xiong, Zhang Zhen-sheng, Yu Xiao-wen, Li Hui-zhen, Lu Xin, Sun Ying-hao, Xu Chuan-liang

“…Introduction. Laparoscopic and robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery are widely performed in urology field, so Hem-o-Lok clips are thus extensively used in the laparoscopic procedures. …”
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Inductive Power Transfer Coil Misalignment Perception and Correction for Wirelessly Recharging Underground Sensors by John Sanchez, Juan Arteaga, Cody Zesiger, Paul Mitcheson, Darrin Young, Shad Roundy

“…This paper presents an automated methodology to sense misalignments and align IPT coils using robotic actuators and sequential Monte Carlo methods. …”
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3D Printed Multi‐Cavity Soft Actuator with Integrated Motion and Sensing Functionalities via Bio‐Inspired Interweaving Foldable Endomysium by Zhonggui Fang, Shaowu Tang, Yinyin Su, Xiaohuang Liu, Sicong Liu, Juan Yi, Zheng Wang, Jian S. Dai

“…Two McFI‐actuator‐driven robots are built: a soft crawling robot with path reconstruction and a narrow‐maneuverable soft gripper with object exteroception, validating the practicality in stand‐alone use of the actuator and the potential for intelligent soft robotic innovation of the McFI approach.…”
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EVALUATION OF GRADUATES OF RESIDENCY IN DIGESTIVE SURGERY AND COLOPROCTOLOGY IN A SINGLE CENTER: A 43 YEARS PORTRAIT by Gilton Marques FONSECA, Luiz Henrique DA COSTA, José Donizeti MEIRA JUNIOR, Nelson Fausto DELL’AQUILLA JUNIOR, Ulysses RIBEIRO JUNIOR, Paulo HERMAN, Luiz Augusto Carneiro D’ALBUQUERQUE

“…Postgraduate responders were more involved in academic and research activities, publishing more papers, holding societal memberships, and performing more robot-assisted procedures. Those outside São Paulo capital were more involved in endoscopic procedures and associated with medical insurance. …”
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Leveraging Thermal Infrared Imaging for Pig Ear Detection Research: The TIRPigEar Dataset and Performances of Deep Learning Models by Weihong Ma, Xingmeng Wang, Simon X. Yang, Lepeng Song, Qifeng Li

“…The TIRPigEar dataset was obtained through a pig house inspection robot equipped with an infrared thermal imaging device, with post-processing conducted via manual annotation. …”
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The accuracy of ultrasensitive PSA in predicting disease progression after radical prostatectomy by Heikki Seikkula, Jaakko Hyysalo, Mikael Högerman, Peter J. Boström, Otto Ettala

“…Material and methods The study included 1836 patients who underwent open or robot‐assisted RP at Turku University Hospital between 2003 and 2018. …”
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Influence of Treadmill Speed and Perturbation Intensity on Selection of Balancing Strategies during Slow Walking Perturbed in the Frontal Plane by Zlatko Matjačić, Matjaž Zadravec, Andrej Olenšek

“…Ten healthy individuals underwent an experimental protocol whereby a set of perturbations directed inward (medially to a stance leg) and outward (laterally to a stance leg) of three intensities (F1=5%, F2=10%, and F3=15% of body weight), applied at three instances of a stance phase, were delivered in random order to the pelvis using a balance assessment robot while walking on a treadmill at three walking speeds (S1=0.4, S2=0.6, and S3=0.8 m/s). …”
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Application Progress of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Combined with Limb Therapy in Rehabilitation of Lower Limbs after Stroke by CHEN Hanbo, LU Xiao, ZHENG Wenhua, GUO Yongliang, YAN Tiebin

“…Central intervention technology stimulates the brain, such as neuroregulation and scalp acupuncture, while peripheral intervention technology stimulates limbs, such as functional electrical stimulation (FES) and robot-assisted gait training (RAGT). Although the two technologies have different stimulation targets, the same purpose, previous studies found that the treatment effect was better when combined application of effective central intervention technology with peripheral intervention technology. …”
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Dynamic Augmented Reality Cues for Telementoring in Minimally Invasive Surgeries: Scoping Review by Hawa Hamza, Omar M Aboumarzouk, Abdulla Al-Ansari, Nikhil V Navkar

“…Articles covering telementoring using dynamic AR cues during MIS, including laparoscopic and robot-assisted, were identified. ResultsA total of 21 articles were included and categorized based on type of surgery, the telementoring technology used, and evaluation of the technology. …”
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