3 papers
cs.RO2026
Grip as Needed, Glide on Demand: Ultrasonic Lubrication for Robotic Locomotion
Mostafa A. Atalla, Daan van Bemmel, Jack Cummings +3
Friction is the essential mediator of terrestrial locomotion, yet in robotic systems it is almost always treated as a passive property fixed by surface materials and conditions. He…
physics.med-ph2025
Active Lubrication of Transluminal Medical Instruments
Mostafa A. Atalla, Jelte Nieuwenhuis, Alan Martin +6
Transluminal minimally invasive surgery uses natural orifices and small incisions to access internal anatomical structures, promoting quicker recovery and reduced morbidity. Howeve…
cs.RO2023
Mechanically-Inflatable Bio-Inspired Locomotion for Robotic Pipeline Inspection
Mostafa A. Atalla, Fabian Trauzettel, Sebastiaan P. van Gelder +3
Pipelines, vital for fluid transport, pose an important yet challenging inspection task, particularly in small, flexible biological systems, that robots have yet to master. In this…