Abstract: This paper introduces a loco-manipulation strategy for a quadruped robot operating on deformable terrains. A complete spatial robot model is built as the controlled system. Linear and ...

Thermoregulation is the process by which the body maintains a steady internal temperature. The thermoregulation system includes the hypothalamus, sweat glands, circulatory system, and skin. The three ...

Abstract: Planning whole-body motions while taking into account the terrain conditions is a challenging problem for legged robots since the terrain model might produce many local minima. Our coupled ...

Given the average British woman may change dress size more than 30 times in adult life, flexibility is one route to feeling at home in a fluctuating body. But that’s not all it’s good for The Guardian ...

Cortisol is a stress hormone that helps in the short term, but chronically high levels may raise chronic disease risk, weight gain, and sleep issues. To naturally lower cortisol levels, focus on sleep ...