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Durable Design of Superhydrophobic Coatings with TiO2 Particles and Al2O3 Whiskers for the Enhanced Anti-icing Performance J. Bionic Eng. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2024-04-17 Weilan Liu, Kunlong Li, Yizhou Shen, Huanyu Zhao, Yaru Ni, Zeyu Cai, Lingfeng Zhao, Zhen Wang
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Anisotropic Mechanical Response of Nacre to Heat Treatment Under Indentation: Effect of Structural Orientation J. Bionic Eng. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2024-04-17 Simin Liang, Yingying Li, Hongmei Ji, Xiaowu Li
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APFA: Ameliorated Pathfinder Algorithm for Engineering Applications J. Bionic Eng. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2024-04-12 Keyu Zhong, Fen Xiao, Xieping Gao
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Design and Control of an Autonomous Bat-like Perching UAV J. Bionic Eng. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2024-04-09 Long Bai, Wei Wang, Xiaohong Chen, Yuanxi Sun
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Bioinspired Hollow Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles Coating on Titanium Alloy with Hierarchical Structure for Modulating Cellular Functions J. Bionic Eng. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2024-04-08 Jiaxin Zhang, He Liu, Jincheng Wang, Jing Shang, Mingwei Xu, Xiujie Zhu, Chao Xu, Haotian Bai, Xin Zhao
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A Multi-strategy Improved Snake Optimizer Assisted with Population Crowding Analysis for Engineering Design Problems J. Bionic Eng. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2024-04-08 Lei Peng, Zhuoming Yuan, Guangming Dai, Maocai Wang, Jian Li, Zhiming Song, Xiaoyu Chen
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An Underwater Biomimetic Robot that can Swim, Bipedal Walk and Grasp J. Bionic Eng. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2024-04-08 Qiuxuan Wu, Liwei Pan, FuLin Du, ZhaoSheng Wu, XiaoNi Chi, FaRong Gao, Jian Wang, Anton A. Zhilenkov
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Optimal Energy Efficiency Based High-speed Flying Control Method for Hydraulic Quadruped Robot J. Bionic Eng. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2024-04-06
Abstract Herein, a control method based on the optimal energy efficiency of a hydraulic quadruped robot was proposed, which not only realizes the optimal energy efficiency of flying trot gait but also ensures the stability of high-speed movement. Concretely, the energy consumption per unit distance was adopted as the energy efficiency evaluation index based on the constant pressure oil supply characteristics
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Role of Multi-scale Hierarchical Structures in Regulating Wetting State and Wetting Properties of Structured Surfaces J. Bionic Eng. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2024-04-06
Abstract Amplifying the intrinsic wettability of substrate material by changing the solid/liquid contact area is considered to be the main mechanism for controlling the wettability of rough or structured surfaces. Through theoretical analysis and experimental exploration, we have found that in addition to this wettability structure amplification effect, the surface structure also simultaneously controls
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Rethinking the Encoder–decoder Structure in Medical Image Segmentation from Releasing Decoder Structure J. Bionic Eng. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2024-04-06
Abstract Medical image segmentation has witnessed rapid advancements with the emergence of encoder–decoder based methods. In the encoder–decoder structure, the primary goal of the decoding phase is not only to restore feature map resolution, but also to mitigate the loss of feature information incurred during the encoding phase. However, this approach gives rise to a challenge: multiple up-sampling
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Design and Verification of Parallel Hip Exoskeleton Considering Output Torque Anisotropy J. Bionic Eng. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2024-04-04 Jilong Xu, Yunzhan Niu, Fucai Liu
In rehabilitation training, it is crucial to consider the compatibility between exoskeletons and human legs in motion. However, most exoskeletons today adopt an anthropomorphic serial structure, which results in rotational centers that are not precisely aligned with the center of the hip joint. To address this issue, we introduce a novel exoskeleton called the Parallel Hip Exoskeleton (PH-Exo) in this
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An Adaptive Strategy-incorporated Integer Genetic Algorithm for Wind Farm Layout Optimization J. Bionic Eng. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2024-04-03
Abstract Energy issues have always been one of the most significant concerns for scientists worldwide. With the ongoing over exploitation and continued outbreaks of wars, traditional energy sources face the threat of depletion. Wind energy is a readily available and sustainable energy source. Wind farm layout optimization problem, through scientifically arranging wind turbines, significantly enhances
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Image Fusion Based on Bioinspired Rattlesnake Visual Mechanism Under Lighting Environments of Day and Night Two Levels J. Bionic Eng. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2024-04-02
Abstract This study, grounded in Waxman fusion method, introduces an algorithm for the fusion of visible and infrared images, tailored to a two-level lighting environment, inspired by the mathematical model of the visual receptive field of rattlesnakes and the two-mode cells' mechanism. The research presented here is segmented into three components. In the first segment, we design a preprocessing module
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Application of Bionic Technology in Marine Cruise Equipment: Research Progress and Development Trends J. Bionic Eng. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2024-04-01 Kunhui Luo, Lan Yan, Zhiyi Zhu, Zhongqiu Wang, Hongru Wang, Feng Jiang
This article provides an overview of the application of bionic technology in marine cruising equipment, discussing its research progress and future development trends. Marine cruising is a crucial means of gaining insights into the marine environment and conducting scientific research. However, conventional marine cruising equipment faces numerous challenges when dealing with complex and ever-changing
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Wheel-legged In-pipe Robot with a Bioinspired Hook and Dry Adhesive Attachment Device J. Bionic Eng. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2024-04-01
Abstract In-pipe robots have been widely used in pipes–with smooth inner walls. However, current in-pipe robots face challenges in terms of moving past obstacles and climbing in marine-vessel pipeline systems, which are affected by marine biofouling and electrochemical corrosion. This paper takes inspiration from the dual-hook structure of Trypoxylus dichotomus’s feet and gecko‑like dry adhesives,
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A Self-sensing TSA-actuated Anthropomorphic Robot Hand J. Bionic Eng. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2024-03-28 Chanchan Xu, Shuai Dong, Yifan Ma, Jingwei Zhan, Yucheng Wang, Xiaojie Wang
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Design, Simulation and Kinematic Validation of a Hip Prosthetic Mechanism with a Multimotor Function J. Bionic Eng. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2024-03-27
Abstract We previously developed a powered hip prosthetic mechanism with kinematic functions of hip flexion–extension and abduction–adduction, and its theoretical and simulation-based kinematics were verified. Because internal–external hip rotation has a positive effect on the movements of human lower limbs according to medical research, we developed a novel hip prosthetic mechanism based on a previous
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Fabrication of Bio-inspired Superamphiphobic Aluminum Alloy Surface with Oil-triggered Wenzel-Slippery Transition via Femtosecond Laser J. Bionic Eng. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2024-03-27 Weijian Liu, Feng Guan, Fulin Zhang, Chenrui Wang, Wei Zheng, Lu Zhai, Zhaohua Lin, Chunbao Liu
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Bioinspired 4D Printing Shape-Memory Polyurethane Rhinoplasty Prosthesis for Dynamic Aesthetic Adjustment J. Bionic Eng. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2024-03-27
Abstract The disparity between the postoperative outcomes of rhinoplasty and the expected results frequently necessitates secondary or multiple surgeries as a compensatory measure, greatly diminishing patient satisfaction. However, there is renewed optimism for addressing these challenges through the innovative realm of Four-Dimensional (4D) printing. This groundbreaking technology enables three-dimensional
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Design and Gait Planning of a Worm-inspired Metameric Robot for Pipe Crawling J. Bionic Eng. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2024-03-27 Yu Liu, Qingbiao Shi, Zhen Chen
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Magnesium-reinforced Electrospun Synthetic-polymer Nanofibers Designed for Promoting Tissue Growth J. Bionic Eng. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2024-03-26
Abstract The creation of 3D nanofibers offering desirable functions for bone regeneration is developed due to the latest improvisations to the electrospinning technique. Synthetic polymers are among the best choices for medical usage due to their lower costs, high tensile properties, and ease of spinnability compared to natural polymers. In this communication, we report a series of interventions to
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A Bio-inspired Mutual-hook Strategy for the Soft Finger to Improve Load-bearing Capacity and Grasping Stability J. Bionic Eng. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2024-03-20 Jie Huang, Lingjie Gai, Xiaofeng Zong, Yunquan Li
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Recent Progress in Bionic Hydrogels for Articular Cartilage: Tribological and Mechanical Characteristics J. Bionic Eng. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2024-03-19 Mohammad Javan Almasi, Dangsheng Xiong
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Multilevel Micro Structures of the Clam Make the Sealing Even Tighter J. Bionic Eng. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2024-03-18 Daobing Chen, Xiaolong Zhang, Junqiu Zhang, Zhiwu Han, Ruteng Wang, Zhen Lin, Yifeng Lei, Longjian Xue, Sheng Liu
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Gaussian Backbone-Based Spherical Evolutionary Algorithm with Cross-search for Engineering Problems J. Bionic Eng. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Yupeng Li, Dong Zhao, Ali Asghar Heidari, Shuihua Wang, Huiling Chen, Yudong Zhang
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Design of a Bio-inspired, Two-winged, Flapping-wing Micro Air Vehicle with High-lift Performance J. Bionic Eng. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Kai Hu, Huichao Deng, Shengjie Xiao, Gongyu Yang, Yuhong Sun
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Effect of Active–Passive Deformation on the Thrust by the Pectoral Fins of Bionic Manta Robot J. Bionic Eng. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2024-03-04 Yang Lu, Shaomin Meng, Cheng Xing, Yiwei Hao, Yonghui Cao, Guang Pan, Yong Cao
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Research Progress on Bionic Water Strider Robots J. Bionic Eng. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-29 Jianhao Liu, Mingjun Shen, Ziqiang Ma, Xinping Zhou
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Binary Hybrid Artificial Hummingbird with Flower Pollination Algorithm for Feature Selection in Parkinson’s Disease Diagnosis J. Bionic Eng. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-28 Liuyan Feng, Yongquan Zhou, Qifang Luo
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An Improved Golden Jackal Optimization Algorithm Based on Multi-strategy Mixing for Solving Engineering Optimization Problems J. Bionic Eng. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-28
Abstract Nowadays, optimization techniques are required in various engineering domains to find optimal solutions for complex problems. As a result, there is a growing tendency among scientists to enhance existing nature-inspired algorithms using various evolutionary strategies and to develop new nature-inspired optimization methods that can properly explore the feature space. The recently designed
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Modular Soft Robotic Crawlers Based on Fluidic Prestressed Composite Actuators J. Bionic Eng. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-28 Zefeng Xu, Linkai Hu, Longya Xiao, Hongjie Jiang, Yitong Zhou
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Bionic Design and Experimental Validation of a Robotic Airship Inspired by the Physalia physalis J. Bionic Eng. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-27 Yueneng Yang, Lili Chen, Zhiyang Liu, Shifeng Zhang
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Controlling Tendons to Modulate Stiffness of a Planar-to-Spatial Tendon-Driven Continuum Manipulator Under External Uncertain Forces J. Bionic Eng. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-27
Abstract Continuum manipulators (CM) are soft and flexible manipulators with large numbers of degrees of freedom and can perform complex tasks in an unstructured environment. However, their deformability and compliance can deviate distal tip under uncertain external interactions. To address this challenge, a novel tension-based control scheme has been proposed to modulate the stiffness of a tendon-driven
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Balancing Exploration–Exploitation of Multi-verse Optimizer for Parameter Extraction on Photovoltaic Models J. Bionic Eng. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-27
Abstract Extracting photovoltaic (PV) model parameters based on the measured voltage and current information is crucial in the simulation and management of PV systems. To accurately and reliably extract the unknown parameters of different PV models, this paper proposes an improved multi-verse optimizer that integrates an iterative chaos map and the Nelder–Mead simplex method, INMVO. Quantitative experiments
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Advances in Manta Ray Foraging Optimization: A Comprehensive Survey J. Bionic Eng. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-27 Farhad Soleimanian Gharehchopogh, Shafi Ghafouri, Mohammad Namazi, Bahman Arasteh
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Transfer Learning-Based Class Imbalance-Aware Shoulder Implant Classification from X-Ray Images J. Bionic Eng. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-27 Marut Jindal, Birmohan Singh
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A Piezoelectrically Driven Microrobot Using a Novel Monolithic Spatial Parallel Mechanism as Its Hip Joint J. Bionic Eng. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-27 Guangping Wu, Ziyang Wang, Jiaxin Zhao, Feng Cui, Xinghan Cai
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Modelling and Characterization of Basalt/Vinyl Ester/SiC Micro- and Nano-hybrid Biocomposites Properties Using Novel ANN–GA Approach J. Bionic Eng. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-27 Yesudhasan Thooyavan, Lakshmi Annamali Kumaraswamidhas, Robinson Dhas Edwin Raj, Joseph Selvi Binoj, Bright Brailson Mansingh, Antony Sagai Francis Britto, Alamry Ali
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Development of Wheel-Legged Biped Robots: A Review J. Bionic Eng. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-27 Xuefei Liu, Yi Sun, Shikun Wen, Kai Cao, Qian Qi, Xiaoshu Zhang, Huan Shen, Guangming Chen, Jiajun Xu, Aihong Ji
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Bio-inspired Design and Inverse Kinematics Solution of an Omnidirectional Humanoid Robotic Arm with Geometric and Load Capacity Constraints J. Bionic Eng. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-20 Zhichao Zhu, Zirong Luo, Yiming Zhu, Tao Jiang, Minghai Xia, Shanjun Chen, Boyu Jin
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An Overview of PRP-Delivering Scaffolds for Bone and Cartilage Tissue Engineering J. Bionic Eng. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-13 Somayeh Baghersad, Behzad Bolandi, Rana Imani, Shabnam Afaghi, Samira Davoudinia
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Long-Lasting Filtration of Oily Water by Anti-Fouling Underwater Oleophobic Sand Particles J. Bionic Eng. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-27 Xingyu Liu, Junxu Chen, Rui Wang, Yifan Su, Zhangheng Zhou, Zezhong Hou, Zhuoran Li, Junhao Zhao, Weicai Shi, Xinquan Yu, Zhaopeng Yu, Youfa Zhang
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Bionic Hand Motion Control Method Based on Imitation of Human Hand Movements and Reinforcement Learning J. Bionic Eng. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-27 Jibo Bai, Baojiang Li, Xichao Wang, Haiyan Wang, Yuting Guo
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Detachment Behavior of Gecko Toe in Functional Strategies for Bionic Toe J. Bionic Eng. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-27 Qingfei Han, Wei Wang, Huan Shen, Xincheng Feng, Haoran Zhang, Qian Li, Yi Sun, Huapeng Wu, Aihong Ji
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Dragonfly Interaction Algorithm for Optimization of Queuing Delay in Industrial Wireless Networks J. Bionic Eng. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-25 Sanjay Bhardwaj, Da-Hye Kim, Dong-Seong Kim
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Learning Robust Locomotion for Bipedal Robot via Embedded Mechanics Properties J. Bionic Eng. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-18 Yuanxi Zhang, Xuechao Chen, Fei Meng, Zhangguo Yu, Yidong Du, Junyao Gao, Qiang Huang
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Movement Trend Alterations in the Periaqueductal Gray (PAG)-Employed Ratbot Navigation Are Correlated with Stimulation Parameters J. Bionic Eng. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-16 Sina Khajei, Abed Khorasani, Mohammad Reza Afarinesh, Vahid Sheibani
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Synergy Between Soft Feet and an Active Tail to Enhance the Climbing Ability of a Bio-inspired Climbing Robot J. Bionic Eng. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-16 Pongsiri Borijindakul, Tachadol Suthisomboon, Alihong Ji, Zhendong Dai, Poramate Manoonpong
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Effect of Blood Circulation in Veins on Resonance Suppression of the Dragonfly Wing Constructed by Numerical Method J. Bionic Eng. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-12
Abstract To reveal the resonance suppression mechanism of the blood circulation in dragonfly wings, a numerical modeling method of dragonfly wings based on Voronoi diagrams is proposed, and the changes in mass, aerodynamic damping, and natural frequencies caused by blood circulation in veins are investigated. The equivalent mass of blood, boundary conditions, and aerodynamic damping are calculated
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Image-Based Flow Prediction of Vocal Folds Using 3D Convolutional Neural Networks J. Bionic Eng. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-12 Yang Zhang, Tianmei Pu, Jiasen Xu, Chunhua Zhou
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Deformation and Locomotion of Untethered Small-Scale Magnetic Soft Robotic Turtle with Programmable Magnetization J. Bionic Eng. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-08 Lin Xu, Liu Yang, Tao Li, Xingbang Zhang, Jianning Ding
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An Innovation of Evaluation and Design of Vehicle Acceleration Sound Based on EEG Signals J. Bionic Eng. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-08 Liping Xie, XinYou Lin, Wan Chen, Zhien Liu, Yawei Zhu
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The Effect of Spironolactone Loading on the Properties of 3D-Printed Polycaprolactone/Gold Nanoparticles Composite Scaffolds for Myocardial Tissue Engineering J. Bionic Eng. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-08 Sharareh Ghaziof, Shahrokh Shojaei, Mehdi Mehdikhani, Mohammad Khodaei, Milad Jafari Nodoushan
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Reinforcement Learning Navigation for Robots Based on Hippocampus Episode Cognition J. Bionic Eng. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-03 Jinsheng Yuan, Wei Guo, Zhiyuan Hou, Fusheng Zha, Mantian Li, Pengfei Wang, Lining Sun
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Brain Cognition Mechanism-Inspired Hierarchical Navigation Method for Mobile Robots J. Bionic Eng. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2023-12-21 Qiang Zou, Chengdong Wu, Ming Cong, Dong Liu
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Robust Machine Learning Mapping of sEMG Signals to Future Actuator Commands in Biomechatronic Devices J. Bionic Eng. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2023-12-19 Ali Nasr, Sydney Bell, Rachel L. Whittaker, Clark R. Dickerson, John McPhee
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Fabrication of Biomimetic Surface for Hydrophobic and Anti-icing Purposes via the Capillary Force Lithography J. Bionic Eng. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2023-12-18 Wenqiang Xing, Yiping Tang, Fengzhou Zhao, Lichun Zhang, Dengying Zhang
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Experimental Study on Impingement Processes of Fuel Sprays on Biomimetic Structured Surfaces J. Bionic Eng. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2023-12-16
Abstract To improve the controllability of the wall-wetting process after the fuel spray-wall impingement in internal combustion engines, the methods of laser etching, chemical etching and surface free energy modification are used to prepare biomimetic structured surfaces with different wettability. The impingement processes of diesel and n-butanol sprays on the walls under different conditions are
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Feedback Mechanism-driven Mutation Reptile Search Algorithm for Optimizing Interpolation Developable Surfaces J. Bionic Eng. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2023-12-05 Gang Hu, Jiao Wang, Xiaoni Zhu, Muhammad Abbas
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Identification of Motor Nuclei in the Medulla Oblongata of Carp for Biological Control J. Bionic Eng. (IF 4.0) Pub Date : 2023-12-07 Yang Zhao, Yong Peng, Yudong Wen, Lingjun Han, Yanhong Yan, Xueying Dong, Hui Zhang, Zheng Zhao, Xiaoyue Liu