Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle includes a plurality of arms coupled along a body, each arm of the plurality of arms including: a linkage structure configurable in a first linkage state, a second linkage state, and a third linkage state. The vehicle can further include an actuation mechanism including: a ratchet gear having a contact surface that applies a lateral force against a leading link of the linkage structure to transition the linkage structure from the first linkage state to the second linkage state or the third linkage state; a bistable spring that transitions from a first spring state to a second spring state upon application of the lateral force against the leading link of the linkage structure; and a cable for straightening the linkage structure.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a vision-guided unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) system to identify and collect foreign objects from the surface of a body of water are disclosed herein. A vision system and methodology has been developed to reduce reflections and glare from a water surface to better identify an object for removal. A linearized polarization filter and a specularity-removal algorithm is used to eliminate excessive reflection and glare. A contour-based detection algorithm is implemented for detecting the targeted objects on water surface. Further, the system includes a boundary layer sliding mode control (BLSMC) methodology to reduce and minimize position and velocity errors between the UAV and object in the presence of modeling and parameter uncertainties due to variation in a moving water surface.

Abstract: In a method for fabricating an air bridge, an air bridge brace structure is formed on a substrate. A continuous air bridge material layer is formed over the air bridge brace structure and the substrate. One or more openings are formed in the continuous air bridge material layer to reveal portions of the air bridge brace structure. A bridge brace material of the air bridge brace structure is removed through the one or more openings to obtain the air bridge. The air bridge includes the substrate and an air bridge structure that is disposed on the substrate. The air bridge structure includes the one or more openings. The one or more openings includes a first opening configured to pass through an etchant used to remove the bridge brace material. The one or more openings includes a second opening configured to pass through the bridge brace material removed by the etchant.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a variable geometry quadrotor with a compliant frame are disclosed, which adapts to tight spaces and obstacles by way of passive rotation of its arms.

Abstract: Disclosed are an aluminum nitride-reinforced aluminum matrix composite (AMC) and a preparation method thereof, relating to the technical field of metal matrix composites (MMCs). The aluminum nitride-reinforced AMC includes the following components: Si, Mg, Nb, Zr, Mo, Zn, Ta, Mn, Cu, Co, In, B, Ge, Ir, a rare earth element, Sn, nano-titanium carbide, nano-chromium nitride, an aluminum nitride nanofiber, nano-aluminum nitride, Al, meso-tetramethyl-tetra-(p-aminophenyl) calix[4] pyrrole, sodium silicate, and 1,3,5-triglycidyl-S-triazinetrione.

Abstract: This disclosure includes a method for fabricating an air bridge, an air bridge structure, and a superconducting quantum chip, and relates to the field of circuit structures. In some examples, a method for fabricating an air bridge includes forming an air bridge brace structure on a substrate, and forming, on the air bridge brace structure and the substrate, an air bridge material layer with one or more openings in the air bridge material layer that reveal the air bridge brace structure. The air bridge material layer with the one or more openings is formed based on a patterned photoresist layer with patterns corresponding to the one or more openings. The method further includes removing, based on the one or more openings in the air bridge material layer, the air bridge brace structure to obtain the air bridge having the one or more openings.

Abstract: This application relates to a photoresist removal method, including: acquiring a target wafer, a photoresist being provided on a surface of the target wafer, a surface of a photoresist layer of the photoresist being plated with a metal overhead layer; immersing the target wafer in a first organic solvent at a first temperature in a water bath for a first duration; rinsing the target wafer with a new first organic solvent in response to an end of the first duration; performing, in the first organic solvent, ultrasonic cleaning on the rinsed target wafer for a second duration based on a target ultrasonic power; removing the residual first organic solvent on the surface of the target wafer in response to an end of the second duration; and drying the target wafer with the solvent removed by simultaneous centrifugal drying and gas purging to obtain the target wafer with the photoresist removed.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method of perceiving a position and pose of a hydraulic support group based on multi-point ranging and belongs to the field of test or measurement technologies unlisted in other categories. The method uses a hydraulic support group. The hydraulic support group includes multiple juxtaposed hydraulic supports. The method includes: with a plane above a base as a reference plane, establishing a reference coordinate system; perceiving a relative position of the base and a canopy of the hydraulic supports and perceiving a position and pose of a single hydraulic support; when the hydraulic supports have axial offset and roll phenomenon, performing offset amount calculation; based on the perception of the position and pose of single hydraulic supports, performing perception on the position and pose of the hydraulic support group.

Abstract: A soft continuum robotic module comprises a plurality of inflatable actuators disposed between plates. Via inflation or deflation of one or more of the actuators, the module may extend, contract, twist, bend, and/or exert a grasping force. One or more modules may be combined to form a robotic arm with multiple degrees of freedom.

Abstract: This application discloses methods and devices for a quantum chip, a quantum processor and a quantum computer, and relates to the field of quantum technology. The quantum chip includes a bottom sheet and a top sheet; a qubit array disposed on the top sheet, the qubit array comprising a plurality of qubits distributed in an array structure of M rows by N columns, and M and N being both integers greater than 1; a reading cavity disposed on the bottom sheet, and the reading cavity being configured to acquire status information of a qubit in the qubit array; and the bottom sheet and the top sheet being electrically connected.

Abstract: A vehicle control framework enables improved attitude tracking and mode switching of a vehicle by modeling the vehicle as a switched system, where the vehicle is operable for changing a geometric configuration during flight. The vehicle control framework implements a control law that accommodates modeling uncertainties and unknown external disturbances. The vehicle also enforces a switching time constrained by a minimum dwell time which can be adaptively updated based on attitude errors.

Abstract: In a method for determining a superconducting impedance matched parametric amplifier, a center wavelength parameter, a gain parameter, and a bandwidth parameter of the superconducting impedance matched parametric amplifier are determined. An impedance value of an impedance matching line of the superconducting impedance matched parametric amplifier and a capacitance value of the amplifier are determined based on the wavelength parameter, the gain parameter, and the bandwidth parameter. A line width dimension of a coplanar waveguide of the superconducting impedance matched parametric amplifier is calculated based on the impedance value of the impedance matching line. A stub dimension of the superconducting impedance matched parametric amplifier is calculated based on the impedance value of the impedance matching line and the capacitance value of the amplifier.

Abstract: An integral ignition structure and a compressed-gas-type fuel gas generator are provided. The integral ignition structure comprises an ignition box, an igniter, and an end cover, wherein the ignition box is open at one end, and has a closed end and an open end opposite to each other; the igniter is provided at the closed end; and the end cover is provided at the open end, and is arranged to form, together with the ignition box, an ignition chamber, wherein at least one flow-through hole for communicating with the ignition chamber is formed in the end cover, an ignition composition is provided in the ignition chamber, the igniter is configured to ignite the ignition composition and generate an inflation gas, and the end cover is further configured to be plastically deformed under effect of a pressure of the inflation gas, so as to increase a volume of the ignition chamber.

Abstract: A robotic ankle system provides an assistive force for the heel-up portion of a user gait. Energy is stored in a spring responsive to a heel-on portion of the gait, and then released as the heel-up portion begins. In this manner, the gait of a user is assisted. The systems and methods are of particular use for those affected by stroke or in connection with rehabilitation activities.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method of perceiving a position and pose of a hydraulic support group based on multi-point ranging and belongs to the field of test or measurement technologies unlisted in other categories. The method uses a hydraulic support group. The hydraulic support group includes multiple juxtaposed hydraulic supports. The method includes: with a plane above a base as a reference plane, establishing a reference coordinate system; perceiving a relative position of the base and a canopy of the hydraulic supports and perceiving a position and pose of a single hydraulic support; when the hydraulic supports have axial offset and roll phenomenon, performing offset amount calculation; based on the perception of the position and pose of single hydraulic supports, performing perception on the position and pose of the hydraulic support group.

Abstract: Elastomeric actuators and methods of making the same are provided herein. In some examples, an actuator includes a body comprising a plurality of pairs of frustums, wherein the body is configured to receive a fluid to extend the actuator and to remove the fluid to contract the actuator. In some examples, each pair of frustums includes two thin frustum shells sharing a common base circle diameter.

Abstract: The disclosure discloses a bionic digestive tract as well as a preparation method and application thereof, belonging to the field of bionic technologies and the field of biological technologies. The bionic digestive tract of the disclosure is prepared by mixing a base material (one or more of silica gel, latex and hydrogel) and auxiliary materials (silicone oil and a curing agent) in a certain mass ratio (the mass ratio of the base material to the silicone oil to the curing agent is 100:(0.5 to 10):(0.5 to 3.5)). The simulation performance of the bionic digestive tract is excellent, has strong consistency with a true human digestive tract in terms of performance, structure and function, can simulate the true states of food, drugs and microorganisms in a digestive system, and has great application prospects in the research process of food and drugs.

Abstract: An oxygen generator with an oxygen-producing having a center bore, including: an impact-activated ignition mechanism, an end cover, a cylinder, a bell-shaped hood, a thermally insulating inner cylinder, an oxygen-producing column, a thermally insulating material, a support bowl, a gas purification material, a safety valve, an isolation net, an oxygen-discharging end cover and an oxygen-discharging joint. The cylinder is provided with the end cover at one end; the impact-activated ignition mechanism is fixed on the end cover; the oxygen-producing column is coaxially located with the cylinder, one end of the oxygen-producing column is connected to the impact-activated ignition mechanism, and the other end of the oxygen-producing column is connected to the support bowl; the support bowl is connected to the isolation net; the thermally insulating inner cylinder is arranged on the outside of the oxygen-producing column and the thermally insulating material.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a visual bionic digestive system for a human gastrointestinal tract model, and belongs to the field of bionic digestive systems.

Abstract: A chip preparation method and system, and a chip are provided. The method includes: preparing, by using a laser direct writing exposure manner, a first underlying circuit of an impedance Josephson parametric amplifier and a second underlying circuit for testing, to obtain a first chip product; generating, on the first chip product by using the laser direct writing exposure manner, a photoresist structure for preparing a Josephson junction; cutting, from the first chip product, a second chip product on which the second underlying circuit is located and a third chip product on which the first underlying circuit is located; preparing a Josephson junction sample based on a photoresist structure corresponding to the second underlying circuit, to obtain an oxidation condition; and preparing, according to the oxidation condition, the Josephson junction based on a photoresist structure corresponding to the first underlying circuit.