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ISSN 2313-7673 · MDPI AG · 3,463 articles in the index
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Research on Adaptive Cooperative Positioning Algorithm for Underwater Robots Based on Dolphin Group Cooperative Mechanism
Inspired by the remarkable collaborative echolocation mechanisms of dolphin pods, the paper addresses the challenge of achieving high-precision cooperative positioning for clusters of unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) in complex marine environments. Cooperative positioning systems for UUVs…
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Influence of Bloat Control on Relocation Rules Automatically Designed via Genetic Programming
The container relocation problem (CRP) is a critical optimisation problem in maritime port operations, in which efficient container handling is essential for maximising terminal throughput. Relocation rules (RRs) are a widely adopted solution approach for the CRP, particularly in online and dynamic…
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Design and Performance Study of a Gradient Honeycomb Vibration-Damping Structure for the Knee Joint
Excessive vibration during human knee joint movement poses challenges to biomechanical performance and comfort, which this study aims to mitigate through the design of a bio-inspired honeycomb-based vibration-damping structure, for the purpose of optimizing dynamic vibration absorption efficiency…
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Chaos-Enhanced, Optimization-Based Interpretable Classification Model and Performance Evaluation in Food Drying
Food drying is a widely used preservation technique; however, achieving high energy efficiency while maintaining product quality remains a significant challenge. This study aims to analyze comprehensive experimental data obtained during the hot-air drying process of the Paşa pear (regional pear)…
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Bionic Technology in Prosthetics: Multi-Objective Optimization of a Bioinspired Shoulder-Elbow Prosthesis with Embedded Actuation
The development of upper-limb prostheses is often hindered by limited dexterity, a restricted workspace, and bulky designs, primarily due to performance limitations in proximal joints like the shoulder and elbow, which contribute to high user abandonment rates. To overcome these challenges, this…
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Hydrodynamic Study of Flow-Channel and Wall-Effect Characteristics in an Oscillating Hydrofoil Biomimetic Pumping Device
To clarify how flow-channel configuration and wall spacing govern the hydrodynamic performance of an oscillating-hydrofoil biomimetic pumping device, this study conducted a systematic numerical investigation under confined-flow conditions. Using a finite-volume solver with an overset-grid…
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Enhancing Neuromorphic Robustness via Recurrence Resonance: The Role of Shared Weak Attractors in Quantum Logic Networks
Recurrence resonance, a phenomenon that enhances system computational capability by exploiting noise to amplify hidden attractors, holds significant potential for applications such as edge computing and neuromorphic computing. Although previous studies have extensively explored its characteristics…
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Numerical Investigation on Drag Reduction Mechanisms of Biomimetic Microstructure Surfaces
Biomimetic microstructured surfaces offer a promising passive strategy for drag reduction in marine and aerospace applications. This study employs computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations to systematically investigate the drag reduction performance and mechanisms of groove-type…
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Hybrid Spike-Encoded Spiking Neural Networks for Real-Time EEG Seizure Detection: A Comparative Benchmark
Reliable and low-latency seizure detection from electroencephalography (EEG) is critical for continuous clinical monitoring and emerging wearable health technologies. Spiking neural networks (SNNs) provide an event-driven computational paradigm that is well suited to real-time signal processing…
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Multi-Strategy Improved Pelican Optimization Algorithm for Engineering Optimization Problems and 3D UAV Path Planning
To address the path-planning challenge for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in complex environments, this study presents an improved pelican optimization algorithm enhanced with multiple strategies (MIPOA). The proposed method introduces four main improvements: (1) using chaotic mapping to spread…
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Bioinspired Heat Exchangers: A Multi-Scale Review of Thermo-Hydraulic Performance Enhancement
Heat exchangers are central to energy and process industries, yet performance is bounded by the trade-off between higher heat transfer and greater pressure drop. This review targets indirect-type heat exchangers and organizes bioinspired strategies through a multi-scale lens of surface, texture…
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HFSOF: A Hierarchical Feature Selection and Optimization Framework for Ultrasound-Based Diagnosis of Endometrial Lesions
Endometrial lesions are common in gynecology, exhibiting considerable clinical heterogeneity across different subtypes. Although ultrasound imaging is the preferred diagnostic modality due to its noninvasive, accessible, and cost-effective nature, its diagnostic performance remains highly…
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Enhanced Fracture Energy and Toughness of UV-Curable Resin Using Flax Fiber Composite Laminates
Ultraviolet (UV) curable resins are widely used in photopolymerization-based 3D printing due to their rapid curing and compatibility with high-resolution processes. However, their brittleness and limited mechanical performance restrict their applicability, particularly in impact-resistant…
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Multi-Strategy Fusion Improved Walrus Optimization Algorithm for Coverage Optimization in Wireless Sensor Networks
The Walrus Optimization (WO) algorithm, a metaheuristic inspired by walrus behavior, is known for its competitive convergence speed and effectiveness in solving high-dimensional and practical engineering optimization problems. However, it suffers from a tendency to converge to local optima and…
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Large-Scale Multi-UAV Task Allocation via a Centrality-Driven Load-Aware Adaptive Consensus Bundle Algorithm for Biomimetic Swarm Coordination
Large multi-UAV mission systems operate over time-varying communication graphs with heterogeneous platforms, where classical distributed task assignment may incur excessive message passing and suboptimal task–resource matching. To address these challenges, this paper proposes CLAC-CBBA…
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Enhanced Educational Optimization Algorithm Based on Student Psychology for Global Optimization Problems and Real Problems
To address the insufficient exploration ability, susceptibility to local optima, and limited convergence accuracy of the standard Student Psychology-Based Optimization (SPBO) algorithm in three-dimensional UAV trajectory planning, we propose an enhanced variant, Enhanced SPBO (ESPBO). ESPBO…
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Research Progress on Biomimetic Water Collection Materials
Water scarcity constitutes a major global challenge. Biomimetic water collection materials, which mimic the efficient water capture and transport mechanisms, offer a crucial approach to addressing the water crisis. This review summarizes the research progress on biomimetic water collection…
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Black-Winged Kite Algorithm Integrating Opposition-Based Learning and Quasi-Newton Strategy
To address the deficiencies in global search capability and population diversity decline of the black-winged kite algorithm (BKA), this paper proposes an enhanced black-winged kite algorithm integrating opposition-based learning and quasi-Newton strategy (OQBKA). The algorithm introduces a mirror…
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High-Performance Polyimides with Enhanced Solubility and Thermal Stability for Biomimetic Structures in Extreme Environment
Designing the high-performance polyimides (PIs) for the biomimetic structures, which are used in extreme conditions, remains greatly challenging, due to the conflict between processability and thermal stability. Here, we report a series of silicon–alkyne-functionalized diamine-based polyimides that…
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Preload-Free Conformal Integration of Tactile Sensors on the Fingertip’s Curved Surface
Humans could sensitively perceive and identify objects through dense mechanoreceptors distributed on the skin of curved fingertips. Inspired by this biological structure, this study presents a general conformal integration method for flexible tactile sensors on curved fingertip surfaces. By…
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