Abstract: An analytical and computational model of a novel bending stage is presented. The stage applies bending moments on micro/nanoscale beam specimens using a nanoindenter. In uniaxial tests, any flaw within the entire volume ...

Abstract: Engineering living systems is a rapidly emerging discipline where the functional biohybrid robotics (or “Bio-bots”) are built by integrating of living cells with engineered scaffolds. Inspired by embryonic heart, we presented ...

Abstract: Biohybrid actuators aim to leverage the various advantages of biological cells over artificial components to build novel compliant machines with high performance and autonomy. Significant advances have been made in ...