9 citations · 9 across the 1 of their papers we have counts for
2 papers
physics.bio-ph2025★ 9 cited
Functionally graded keratin facilitates tactile sensing in elephant whiskers
Andrew K. Schulz, Lena V. Kaufmann, Lawrence T. Smith +6
Keratin composites enable animals to hike with hooves, fly with feathers, and sense with skin. These distinct functions arise from variations in the underlying properties and micro…
cs.RO2023
Femtosecond laser fabricated nitinol living hinges for millimeter-sized robots
Alexander Hedrick, Heiko Kabutz, Lawrence Smith +2
Nitinol is a smart material that can be used as an actuator, a sensor, or a structural element, and has the potential to significantly enhance the capabilities of microrobots. Femt…