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23 articles for “human-robot collaboration”
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Restructuring of Sanitation Structures: Reviewing Technological Changes
Abstract: This paper comprehensively reviews the latest technological advancements in rural sanitation systems, focusing on developing urinals and toilets. In many rural areas, improper toilet waste disposal directly into water bodies has led to environmental contamination. In addressing this issue, biological processes are used to degrade fecal matter. However, contemporary challenges include bacterial infections from unhygienic toilets, persistent foul odors, and poorly designed toilet pans. Additionally, more community engagement is needed …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 12, 2023 · pp. 67–80 Read article
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Machine Learning-Driven Polymer Composite Smart Skin for Integrated Sensing in Soft Robotic Systems
Abstract: Soft robotics has grown rapidly, but its progress is still constrained by the limitations of current sensing skins. Most polymer-based sensors provide either flexibility or sensitivity, yet they struggle to deliver real-time communication and adaptive intelligence when deployed in complex robotic environments. This disconnect between material performance and system-level responsiveness forms a critical bottleneck for practical deployment. Existing approaches often treat tactile sensing and wireless communication as separate problems. As …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 121–136 Read article
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Strategic Opportunities in Implementing Industry 4.0 for Natural Fiber- Reinforced Polymer Composites
Abstract: Cyber-physical systems (CPS) lie at the heart of the fourth industrial revolution, more widely recognized as Industry 4.0. This emerging paradigm is characterised by the seamless and instantaneous integration of physical and digital systems, creating an interconnected environment where machines, data, and human intelligence work in close collaboration. The proposition behind Industry 4.0 suggests that the fusion of advanced digital technologies with traditional industrial processes will fundamentally transform the nature …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 451–466 Read article