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PLoS One ; 19(7): e0306320, 2024.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38968177

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To achieve the accuracy and anti-interference of the motion control of the soft robot more effectively, the motion control strategy of the pneumatic soft bionic robot based on the improved Central Pattern Generator (CPG) is proposed. According to the structure and motion characteristics of the robot, a two-layer neural network topology model for the robot is constructed by coupling 22 Hopfield neuron nonlinear oscillators. Then, based on the Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System (ANFIS), the membership functions are offline learned and trained to construct the CPG-ANFIS-PID motion control strategy for the robot. Through simulation research on the impact of CPG-ANFIS-PID input parameters on the swimming performance of the robot, it is verified that the control strategy can quickly respond to input parameter changes between different swimming modes, and stably output smooth and continuous dynamic position signals, which has certain advantages. Then, the motion performance of the robot prototype is analyzed experimentally and compared with the simulation results. The results show that the CPG-ANFIS-PID motion control strategy can output coupled waveform signals stably, and control the executing mechanisms of the pneumatic soft bionic robot to achieve biological rhythms motion propulsion waveforms, confirming that the control strategy has accuracy and anti-interference characteristics, and enable the robot have certain maneuverability, flexibility, and environmental adaptability. The significance of this work lies in establishing a CPG-ANFIS-PID control strategy applicable to pneumatic soft bionic robot and proposing a rhythmic motion control method applicable to pneumatic soft bionic robot.


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Biónica , Redes Neurales de la Computación , Robótica , Robótica/métodos , Robótica/instrumentación , Generadores de Patrones Centrales/fisiología , Lógica Difusa , Simulación por Computador , Movimiento (Física) , Natación/fisiología , Algoritmos
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J Orthop Surg Res ; 19(1): 359, 2024 Jun 17.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38880901

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OBJECTIVE: A novel Proximal Femoral Bionic Nail (PFBN) has been developed by a research team for the treatment of femoral neck fractures. This study aims to compare the biomechanical properties of the innovative PFBN with those of the conventional Inverted Triangular Cannulated Screw (ITCS) fixation method through biomechanical testing. METHODS: Sixteen male femoral specimens preserved in formalin were selected, with the donors' age at death averaging 56.1 ± 6.3 years (range 47-64 years), and a mean age of 51.4 years. The femurs showed no visible damage and were examined by X-rays to exclude diseases affecting bone quality such as tumors, severe osteoporosis, and deformities. The 16 femoral specimens were randomly divided into an experimental group (n = 8) and a control group (n = 8). All femurs were prepared with Pauwels type III femoral neck fractures, fixed with PFBN in the experimental group and ITCS in the control group. Displacement and stress limits of each specimen were measured through cyclic compression tests and failure experiments, and vertical displacement and strain values under a 600 N vertical load were measured in all specimens through vertical compression tests. RESULTS: In the vertical compression test, the average displacement at the anterior head region of the femur was 0.362 mm for the PFBN group, significantly less than the 0.480 mm for the ITCS group (p < 0.001). At the fracture line area, the average displacement for the PFBN group was also lower than that of the ITCS group (0.196 mm vs. 0.324 mm, p < 0.001). The difference in displacement in the shaft area was smaller, but the average displacement for the PFBN group (0.049 mm) was still significantly less than that for the ITCS group (0.062 mm, p = 0.016). The situation was similar on the posterior side of the femur. The average displacements in the head area, fracture line area, and shaft area for the PFBN group were 0.300 mm, 0.168 mm, and 0.081 mm, respectively, while those for the ITCS group were 0.558 mm, 0.274 mm, and 0.041 mm, with significant differences in all areas (p < 0.001). The average strain in the anterior head area for the PFBN group was 4947 µm/m, significantly less than the 1540 µm/m for the ITCS group (p < 0.001). Likewise, in the fracture line and shaft areas, the average strains for the PFBN group were significantly less than those for the ITCS group (p < 0.05). In the posterior head area, the average strain for the PFBN group was 4861 µm/m, significantly less than the 1442 µm/m for the ITCS group (p < 0.001). The strain conditions in the fracture line and shaft areas also showed the PFBN group was superior to the ITCS group (p < 0.001). In cyclic loading experiments, the PFBN fixation showed smaller maximum displacement (1.269 mm vs. 1.808 mm, p < 0.001), indicating better stability. In the failure experiments, the maximum failure load that the PFBN-fixated fracture block could withstand was significantly higher than that for the ITCS fixation (1817 N vs. 1116 N, p < 0.001). CONCLUSION: The PFBN can meet the biomechanical requirements for internal fixation of femoral neck fractures. PFBN is superior in biomechanical stability compared to ITCS, particularly showing less displacement and higher failure resistance in cyclic load and failure experiments. While there are differences in strain performance in different regions between the two fixation methods, overall, PFBN provides superior stability.


Asunto(s)
Clavos Ortopédicos , Tornillos Óseos , Fracturas del Cuello Femoral , Fijación Intramedular de Fracturas , Humanos , Fracturas del Cuello Femoral/cirugía , Fracturas del Cuello Femoral/diagnóstico por imagen , Persona de Mediana Edad , Masculino , Fenómenos Biomecánicos , Fijación Intramedular de Fracturas/métodos , Fijación Intramedular de Fracturas/instrumentación , Biónica/métodos
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Bioinspir Biomim ; 19(4)2024 Jun 27.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38870926

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In order to enhance energy absorption, this study draws inspiration from the diagonal bilinear robust square lattice structure found in deep-sea glass sponges, proposing a design for thin-walled structures with superior folding capabilities and high strength-to-weight ratio. Firstly, the crashworthiness of bionic glass sponge tube (BGSTO) is compared with that of equal-wall-thickness equal-mass four-X tube through both experiments and simulations, and it is obtained that the specific energy absorption of BGSTO is increased by 78.64%. And the crashworthiness of BGSTO is also most significant compared to that of multicellular tubes with the similar number of crystalline cells. Additionally, we found that the double-line spacing of the glass sponge can be freely adjusted without changing the material amount. Therefore, based on BGSTO, we designed two other double-line structures, BGSTA and BGSTB. Then with equal wall thickness and mass as a prerequisite, this study proceeds to design and compare the energy absorption properties of three bilinear thin-walled tubes in both axial and lateral cases. The deformation modes and crashworthiness of the three types of tubes with variable bilinear spacing (ßO/A/B) are comparatively analysed. The improved complex proportional assessment (COPRAS) synthesis decision is used to obtain that BGSTO exhibits superior crashworthiness over the remaining two kinds of tubes. Finally, a surrogate model is established to perform multi-objective optimization on the optimal bilinear configuration BGSTO selected by the COPRAS method.


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Biónica , Poríferos , Poríferos/química , Animales , Materiales Biomiméticos/química , Simulación por Computador , Vidrio/química , Biomimética/métodos
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J Zhejiang Univ Sci B ; 25(6): 499-512, 2024 Jun 01.
Artículo en Inglés, Chino | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38910495

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Artificial vascular graft (AVG) fistula is widely used for hemodialysis treatment in patients with renal failure. However, it has poor elasticity and compliance, leading to stenosis and thrombosis. The ideal artificial blood vessel for dialysis should replicate the structure and components of a real artery, which is primarily maintained by collagen in the extracellular matrix (ECM) of arterial cells. Studies have revealed that in hepatitis B virus (HBV)-induced liver fibrosis, hepatic stellate cells (HSCs) become hyperactive and produce excessive ECM fibers. Furthermore, mechanical stimulation can encourage ECM secretion and remodeling of a fiber structure. Based on the above factors, we transfected HSCs with the hepatitis B viral X (HBX) gene for simulating the process of HBV infection. Subsequently, these HBX-HSCs were implanted into a polycaprolactone-polyurethane (PCL-PU) bilayer scaffold in which the inner layer is dense and the outer layer consists of pores, which was mechanically stimulated to promote the secretion of collagen nanofiber from the HBX-HSCs and to facilitate crosslinking with the scaffold. We obtained an ECM-PCL-PU composite bionic blood vessel that could act as access for dialysis after decellularization. Then, the vessel scaffold was implanted into a rabbit's neck arteriovenous fistula model. It exhibited strong tensile strength and smooth blood flow and formed autologous blood vessels in the rabbit's body. Our study demonstrates the use of human cells to create biomimetic dialysis blood vessels, providing a novel approach for creating clinical vascular access for dialysis.


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Células Estrelladas Hepáticas , Poliésteres , Diálisis Renal , Conejos , Animales , Poliésteres/química , Proteínas Reguladoras y Accesorias Virales , Andamios del Tejido , Transfección , Biónica , Poliuretanos , Prótesis Vascular , Matriz Extracelular/metabolismo , Humanos , Virus de la Hepatitis B/genética , Colágeno , Ingeniería de Tejidos/métodos , Transactivadores
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Nat Commun ; 15(1): 5337, 2024 Jun 24.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38914540

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Neuromuscular control of bionic arms has constantly improved over the past years, however, restoration of sensation remains elusive. Previous approaches to reestablish sensory feedback include tactile, electrical, and peripheral nerve stimulation, however, they cannot recreate natural, intuitive sensations. Here, we establish an experimental biological sensorimotor interface and demonstrate its potential use in neuroprosthetics. We transfer a mixed nerve to a skeletal muscle combined with glabrous dermal skin transplantation, thus forming a bi-directional communication unit in a rat model. Morphological analyses indicate reinnervation of the skin, mechanoreceptors, NMJs, and muscle spindles. Furthermore, sequential retrograde labeling reveals specific sensory reinnervation at the level of the dorsal root ganglia. Electrophysiological recordings show reproducible afferent signals upon tactile stimulation and tendon manipulation. The results demonstrate the possibility of surgically creating an interface for both decoding efferent motor control, as well as encoding afferent tactile and proprioceptive feedback, and may indicate the way forward regarding clinical translation of biological communication pathways for neuroprosthetic applications.


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Biónica , Músculo Esquelético , Animales , Ratas , Músculo Esquelético/inervación , Músculo Esquelético/fisiología , Retroalimentación Sensorial/fisiología , Propiocepción/fisiología , Ganglios Espinales/fisiología , Mecanorreceptores/fisiología , Husos Musculares/fisiología , Masculino , Femenino , Tacto/fisiología , Piel/inervación
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Sci Rep ; 14(1): 10435, 2024 05 07.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38714737

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During takeoff and landing, birds bounce and grab with their legs and feet. In this paper,the lower limb structure of the bionic bird is designed with reference to the function of jumping and grasping, and the PID algorithm based on the development module of stm32 development board is used to speed control the lower limb driving element, so that the motor and the bishaft steering gear move with the rate change of sine wave. According to the speed of grasping response time and the size of grasping force, the structure of the bionic bird paw is designed. Based on the photosensitive sensor fixed in the geometric center of the foot, the grasping action of the lower limb mechanism is intelligently controlled. Finally, the kinematic verification of the lower limb structure is carried out by ADAMS. Experiments show that the foot structure with four toes and three toes is more conducive to maintaining the stability of the body while realizing the fast grasping function. In addition, it can effectively improve the push-lift ratio of the bionic ornithopter by adjusting the sinusoidal waveform rate of the motor speed.


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Biónica , Aves , Animales , Aves/fisiología , Fenómenos Biomecánicos , Algoritmos , Diseño de Equipo , Vuelo Animal/fisiología
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ACS Sens ; 9(6): 2907-2914, 2024 Jun 28.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38759108

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Flexible self-powered tactile sensors, with applications spanning wearable electronics, human-machine interaction, prosthetics, and soft robotics, offer real-time feedback on tactile interactions in diverse environments. Despite advances in their structural development, challenges persist in sensitivity and robustness, particularly when additional functionalities, such as high transparency and stretchability. In this study, we present a novel approach integrating a bionic fingerprint ring structure with a PVDF-HFP/AgNWs composite fiber electrode membrane, fabricated via 3D printing technology and electrospinning, respectively, yielding a triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG)-based self-powered tactile sensor. The sensor demonstrates high sensitivity (5.84 V/kPa in the 0-10 kPa range) and rapid response time (10 ms), attributed to the microring texture on its surface, and exhibits exceptional robustness, maintaining electrical output integrity even after 24,000 cycles of loading. These findings highlight the potential of the microring structures in addressing critical challenges in flexible sensor technology.


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Biónica , Tacto , Dispositivos Electrónicos Vestibles , Humanos , Electrodos , Suministros de Energía Eléctrica , Impresión Tridimensional , Polivinilos/química
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Acta Psychol (Amst) ; 247: 104304, 2024 Jul.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38723450

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It has recently been claimed that presenting text with the first half of each word printed in bold (as is done in this example), so-called Bionic Reading, facilitates reading. However, empirical tests of this claim are lacking, and theoretically one might expect a cost rather than a benefit. Here I tested participants' reading speed of 100 paragraphs that were presented either in 'Bionic' or in normal font. Statistical analyses revealed no significant difference in reading times between Bionic and normal reading. I conclude that Bionic Reading does not facilitate reading.


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Lectura , Humanos , Masculino , Femenino , Adulto , Biónica
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Int J Pharm ; 658: 124221, 2024 Jun 10.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38750980

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Natural organisms have evolved sophisticated and multiscale hierarchical structures over time to enable survival. Currently, bionic design is revolutionizing drug delivery systems (DDS), drawing inspiration from the structure and properties of natural organisms that offer new possibilities to overcome the challenges of traditional drug delivery systems. Bionic drug delivery has contributed to a significant improvement in therapeutic outcomes, providing personalized regimens for patients with various diseases and enhancing both their quality of life and drug efficacy. Therefore, it is important to summarize the progress made so far and to discuss the challenges and opportunities for future development. Herein, we review the recent advances in bio-inspired materials, bio-inspired drug vehicles, and drug-loading platforms of biomimetic structures and properties, emphasizing the importance of adapting the structure and function of organisms to meet the needs of drug delivery systems. Finally, we highlight the delivery strategies of bionics in DDS to provide new perspectives and insights into the research and exploration of bionics in DDS. Hopefully, this review will provide future insights into utilizing biologically active vehicles, bio-structures, and bio-functions, leading to better clinical outcomes.


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Sistemas de Liberación de Medicamentos , Sistemas de Liberación de Medicamentos/métodos , Humanos , Animales , Materiales Biomiméticos/química , Biónica , Portadores de Fármacos/química , Biomimética/métodos
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J Rehabil Med ; 56: jrm34141, 2024 May 21.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38770700

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OBJECTIVE: To describe and evaluate the combination of osseointegration and nerve transfers in 3 transhumeral amputees. DESIGN: Case series. PATIENTS: Three male patients with a unilateral traumatic transhumeral amputation. METHODS: Patients received a combination of osseointegration and targeted muscle reinnervation surgery. Rehabilitation included graded weight training, range of motion exercises, biofeedback, table-top prosthesis training, and controlling the actual device. The impairment in daily life, health-related quality of life, and pain before and after the intervention was evaluated in these patients. Their shoulder range of motion, prosthesis embodiment, and function were documented at a 2- to 5-year follow-up. RESULTS: All 3 patients attended rehabilitation and used their myoelectric prosthesis on a daily basis. Two patients had full shoulder range of motion with the prosthesis, while the other patient had 55° of abduction and 45° of anteversion. They became more independent in their daily life activities after the intervention and incorporated their prosthesis into their body scheme to a high extent. CONCLUSION: These results indicate that patients can benefit from the combined procedure. However, the patients' perspective, risks of the surgical procedures, and the relatively long rehabilitation procedure need to be incorporated in the decision-making.


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Amputados , Miembros Artificiales , Transferencia de Nervios , Oseointegración , Rango del Movimiento Articular , Humanos , Masculino , Oseointegración/fisiología , Adulto , Amputados/rehabilitación , Transferencia de Nervios/métodos , Rango del Movimiento Articular/fisiología , Biónica , Resultado del Tratamiento , Músculo Esquelético , Persona de Mediana Edad , Húmero/cirugía , Calidad de Vida , Amputación Traumática/rehabilitación , Amputación Traumática/cirugía , Actividades Cotidianas
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IEEE Trans Biomed Circuits Syst ; 18(3): 552-563, 2024 Jun.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38805341

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In this article, a bionic localization memristive circuit is proposed, which mainly consists of head direction cell module, grid cell module, place cell module and decoding module. This work modifies the two-dimensional Continuous Attractor Network (CAN) model of grid cells into two one-dimensional models in X and Y directions. The head direction cell module utilizes memristors to integrate angular velocity and represents the real orientation of an agent. The grid cell module uses memristors to sense linear velocity and orientation signals, which are both self-motion cues, and encodes the position in space by firing in a periodic mode. The place cell module receives the grid cell module's output and fires in a specific position. The decoding module decodes the angle or place information and transfers the neuron state to a 'one-hot' code. This proposed circuit completes the localizing task in space and realizes in-memory computing due to the use of memristors, which can shorten the execution time. The functions mentioned above are implemented in LTSPICE. The simulation results show that the proposed circuit can realize path integration and localization. Moreover, it is shown that the proposed circuit has good robustness and low area overhead. This work provides a possible application idea in a prospective robot platform to help the robot localize and build maps.


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Corteza Entorrinal , Hipocampo , Corteza Entorrinal/fisiología , Hipocampo/fisiología , Humanos , Modelos Neurológicos , Redes Neurales de la Computación , Biónica/instrumentación , Cognición/fisiología , Simulación por Computador
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J Nanobiotechnology ; 22(1): 173, 2024 Apr 12.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38609944

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Depression is a mood disorder mainly clinically characterized by significant and persistent low spirits. Chronic stress is the leading cause of depression. However, traditional medicine has severe side effects in treating depression, ineffective treatment, and easy recurrence. Therefore, it is of great significance to prevent depression in the environment of chronic stress. In this study, aromatherapy was used for the prevention of depression. To solve the defects of intense volatility and inconvenience in using essential oils, we designed bionic nano-aromatic drugs and adhered them to the wallpaper. Inspired by the moldy wallpaper, we successively prepared the morphology-bionic nano-aromatic drugs, the function-bionic nano-aromatic drugs, and the bionic plus nano-aromatic drugs by referring to the morphology of microorganisms and substances in bacterial biofilms. Bionic nano-aromatic drugs remarkably promoted their adhesion on wallpaper. Molecular dynamics simulation explored its molecular mechanism. The essential oils, which were slowly released from the bionic nano-aromatic drugs, showed excellent biosecurity and depression prevention. These sustainedly released essential oils could significantly increase monoamine neurotransmitters in the brain under a chronic stress environment and had excellent neuroprotection. Besides, the bionic nano-aromatic drugs with simple preparation process and low cost had excellent application potential.


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Biónica , Aceites Volátiles , Depresión/tratamiento farmacológico , Depresión/prevención & control , Biopelículas , Encéfalo
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Nat Commun ; 15(1): 3086, 2024 Apr 10.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38600063

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Bioinspired bionic eyes should be self-driving, repairable and conformal to arbitrary geometries. Such eye would enable wide-field detection and efficient visual signal processing without requiring external energy, along with retinal transplantation by replacing dysfunctional photoreceptors with healthy ones for vision restoration. A variety of artificial eyes have been constructed with hemispherical silicon, perovskite and heterostructure photoreceptors, but creating zero-powered retinomorphic system with transplantable conformal features remains elusive. By combining neuromorphic principle with retinal and ionoelastomer engineering, we demonstrate a self-driven hemispherical retinomorphic eye with elastomeric retina made of ionogel heterojunction as photoreceptors. The receptor driven by photothermoelectric effect shows photoperception with broadband light detection (365 to 970 nm), wide field-of-view (180°) and photosynaptic (paired-pulse facilitation index, 153%) behaviors for biosimilar visual learning. The retinal photoreceptors are transplantable and conformal to any complex surface, enabling visual restoration for dynamic optical imaging and motion tracking.


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Prótesis Visuales , Biónica , Retina , Visión Ocular , Percepción Visual
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Nat Commun ; 15(1): 3454, 2024 Apr 24.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38658551

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In artificial nervous systems, conductivity changes indicate synaptic weight updates, but they provide limited information compared to living organisms. We present the pioneering design and production of an electrochromic neuromorphic transistor employing color updates to represent synaptic weight for in-sensor computing. Here, we engineer a specialized mechanism for adaptively regulating ion doping through an ion-exchange membrane, enabling precise control over color-coded synaptic weight, an unprecedented achievement. The electrochromic neuromorphic transistor not only enhances electrochromatic capabilities for hardware coding but also establishes a visualized pattern-recognition network. Integrating the electrochromic neuromorphic transistor with an artificial whisker, we simulate a bionic reflex system inspired by the longicorn beetle, achieving real-time visualization of signal flow within the reflex arc in response to environmental stimuli. This research holds promise in extending the biomimetic coding paradigm and advancing the development of bio-hybrid interfaces, particularly in incorporating color-based expressions.


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Escarabajos , Animales , Escarabajos/fisiología , Transistores Electrónicos , Biomimética/métodos , Biomimética/instrumentación , Redes Neurales de la Computación , Color , Vibrisas/fisiología , Biónica/métodos , Biónica/instrumentación , Sinapsis/fisiología
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Biomaterials ; 308: 122566, 2024 Jul.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38603824

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Achieving sufficient bone regeneration in large segmental defects is challenging, with the structure of bone repair scaffolds and their loaded bioactive substances crucial for modulating the local osteogenic microenvironment. This study utilized digital laser processing (DLP)-based 3D printing technology to successfully fabricate high-precision methacryloylated polycaprolactone (PCLMA) bionic bone scaffold structures. Adipose-derived stem cell-engineered nanovesicles (ADSC-ENs) were uniformly and stably modified onto the bionic scaffold surface using a perfusion device, constructing a conducive microenvironment for tissue regeneration and long bone defect repair through the scaffold's structural design and the vesicles' biological functions. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) examination of the scaffold surface confirmed the efficient loading of ADSC-ENs. The material group loaded with vesicles (PCLMA-BAS-ENs) demonstrated good cell compatibility and osteogenic potential when analyzed for the adhesion and osteogenesis of primary rabbit bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) on the material surface. Tested in a 15 mm critical rabbit radial defect model, the PCLMA-BAS-ENs scaffold facilitated near-complete bone defect repair after 12 weeks. Immunofluorescence and proteomic results indicated that the PCLMA-BAS-ENs scaffold significantly improved the osteogenic microenvironment at the defect site in vivo, promoted angiogenesis, and enhanced the polarization of macrophages towards M2 phenotype, and facilitated the recruitment of BMSCs. Thus, the PCLMA-BAS-ENs scaffold was proven to significantly promote the repair of large segmental bone defects. Overall, this strategy of combining engineered vesicles with highly biomimetic scaffolds to promote large-segment bone tissue regeneration holds great potential in orthopedic and other regenerative medicine applications.


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Regeneración Ósea , Células Madre Mesenquimatosas , Osteogénesis , Impresión Tridimensional , Ingeniería de Tejidos , Andamios del Tejido , Animales , Conejos , Andamios del Tejido/química , Regeneración Ósea/efectos de los fármacos , Osteogénesis/efectos de los fármacos , Células Madre Mesenquimatosas/citología , Ingeniería de Tejidos/métodos , Biónica , Poliésteres/química , Tejido Adiposo/citología
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Bioinspir Biomim ; 19(3)2024 Apr 29.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38631357

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To improve the adaptability of soft robots to the environment and achieve reliable attachment on various surfaces such as smooth and rough, this study draws inspiration from the collaborative attachment strategy of insects, cats, and other biological claw hooks and foot pads, and designs an actuator with a bionic claw hook-suction cup hybrid structure. The rigid biomimetic pop-up claw hook linkage mechanism is combined with a flexible suction cup of a 'foot pad' to achieve a synergistic adhesion effect between claw hook locking and suction cup adhesion through the deformation control of a soft pneumatic actuator. A pop-up claw hook linkage mechanism based on the principle of cat claw movement was designed, and the attachment mechanism of the biological claw hooks and footpads was analysed. An artificial muscle-spring-reinforced flexible pneumatic actuator (SRFPA) was developed and a kinematic model of the SRFPA was established and analysed using Abaqus. Finally, a prototype of the hybrid actuator was fabricated. The kinematic and mechanical performances of the SRFPA and entire actuator were characterised, and the attachment performance of the hybrid actuator to smooth and rough surfaces was tested. The results indicate that the proposed biomimetic claw hook-suction cup hybrid structure actuator is effective for various types of surface adhesion, object grasping, and robot walking. This study provides new insights for the design of highly adaptable robots and biomimetic attachment devices.


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Biomimética , Diseño de Equipo , Robótica , Robótica/instrumentación , Animales , Biomimética/instrumentación , Fenómenos Biomecánicos , Pezuñas y Garras/fisiología , Biónica , Gatos , Materiales Biomiméticos
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Annu Rev Biomed Eng ; 26(1): 503-528, 2024 Jul.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38594922

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Significant advances in bionic prosthetics have occurred in the past two decades. The field's rapid expansion has yielded many exciting technologies that can enhance the physical, functional, and cognitive integration of a prosthetic limb with a human. We review advances in the engineering of prosthetic devices and their interfaces with the human nervous system, as well as various surgical techniques for altering human neuromusculoskeletal systems for seamless human-prosthesis integration. We discuss significant advancements in research and clinical translation, focusing on upper limbprosthetics since they heavily rely on user intent for daily operation, although many discussed technologies have been extended to lower limb prostheses as well. In addition, our review emphasizes the roles of advanced prosthetics technologies in complex interactions with humans and the technology readiness levels (TRLs) of individual research advances. Finally, we discuss current gaps and controversies in the field and point out future research directions, guided by TRLs.


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Miembros Artificiales , Biónica , Diseño de Prótesis , Extremidad Superior , Humanos , Ingeniería Biomédica/métodos , Amputados
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Bioinspir Biomim ; 19(4)2024 May 02.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38631363

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This paper presents a bibliometrics analysis aimed at discerning global trends in research on 'biomimetics', 'biomimicry', 'bionics', and 'bio-inspired' concepts within civil engineering, using the Scopus database. This database facilitates the assessment of interrelationships and impacts of these concepts within the civil engineering domain. The findings demonstrate a consistent growth in publications related to these areas, indicative of increasing interest and impact within the civil engineering community. Influential authors and institutions have emerged, making significant contributions to the field. The United States, Germany, and the United Kingdom are recognised as leaders in research on these concepts in civil engineering. Notably, emerging countries such as China and India have also made considerable contributions. The integration of design principles inspired by nature into civil engineering holds the potential to drive sustainable and innovative solutions for various engineering challenges. The conducted bibliometrics analysis grants perspective on the current state of scientific research on biomimetics, biomimicry, bionics, and bio-inspired concepts in the civil engineering domain, offering data to predict the evolution of each concept in the coming years. Based on the findings of this research, 'biomimetics' replicates biological substances, 'biomimicry' directly imitates designs, and 'bionics' mimics biological functions, while 'bio-inspired' concepts offer innovative ideas beyond direct imitation. Each term incorporates distinct strategies, applications, and historical contexts, shaping innovation across the field of civil engineering.


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Bibliometría , Biomimética , Biónica , Biónica/tendencias , Ingeniería , Bases de Datos Factuales , Investigación/tendencias
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PLoS One ; 19(4): e0299982, 2024.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38564602

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The wing is one of the most important parts of a bird's locomotor system and is the inspiration origination for bionic wing design. During wing motions, the wing shape is closely related to the rotation angles of wing bones. Therefore, the research on the law of bone movement in the process of wing movement can be good guidance for the design of the bionic morphing wing. In this paper, the skeletal posture of the peregrine falcon wing during the extension/flexion is studied to obtain critical data on skeletal posture. Since an elbow joint and a wrist joint rotate correlatively to drive a wing to flex/extend, the wing skeleton is simplified as a four-bar mechanism in this paper. The degree of reproduction of wing skeleton postures was quantitatively analyzed using the four-bar mechanism model, and the bionic wing skeleton was designed. It is found that the wing motions have been reproduced with high precision.


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Falconiformes , Rapaces , Animales , Biónica , Alas de Animales , Huesos
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ACS Appl Mater Interfaces ; 16(15): 19205-19213, 2024 Apr 17.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38591860

RESUMEN

An artificial nociceptor, as a critical and special bionic receptor, plays a key role in a bioelectronic device that detects stimuli and provides warnings. However, fully exploiting bioelectronic applications remains a major challenge due to the lack of the methods of implementing basic nociceptor functions and nociceptive blockade in a single device. In this work, we developed a Pt/LiSiOx/TiN artificial nociceptor. It had excellent stability under the 104 endurance test with pulse stimuli and exhibited a significant threshold current of 1 mA with 1 V pulse stimuli. Other functions such as relaxation, inadaptation, and sensitization were all realized in a single device. Also, the pain blockade function was first achieved in this nociceptor with over a 25% blocking degree, suggesting a self-protection function. More importantly, an obvious depression was activated by a stimulus over 1.6 V due to the cooperative effects of both lithium ions and oxygen ions in LiSiOx and the dramatic accumulation of Joule heat. The conducting channel ruptured partially under sequential potentiation, thus achieving nociceptive blockade, besides basic functions in one single nociceptor, which was rarely reported. These results provided important guidelines for constructing high-performance memristor-based artificial nociceptors and opened up an alternative approach to the realization of bioelectronic systems for artificial intelligence.


Asunto(s)
Inteligencia Artificial , Nociceptores , Humanos , Nociceptores/fisiología , Dolor , Biónica , Iones/farmacología
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