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Rod-based Fabrication of Customizable Soft Robotic Pneumatic Gripper Devices for Delicate Tissue Manipulation
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2016
This protocol describes a rod-based approach, combining 3D-printing and soft lithography techniques for fabricating the soft gripper devices. This approach eliminates the need for an external air source by incorporating a chamber component and reduces the chance of occlusion during the sealing process, particularly for miniaturized pneumatic channels.
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Simulation of a Scaled Assembly Process with Collaboration of a Robotic Arm and Monitoring through a Vision System for Quality Control
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2025
Here, we present a protocol for the simulation and monitoring of a scaled semi-automated assembly process, through the collaboration of a collaborative robot and verification via a computer vision system for quality control.
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Robotics and Dynamic Image Analysis for Studies of Gene Expression in Plant Tissues
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2010
We report a method for introduction, tracking and quantitative analysis of GFP expression in plant cells. This method utilizes a custom-designed robotics system for semi-continuous image collection from large numbers of samples, over time. We also demonstrate the use of ImageJ and ImageReady for analysis of image series.
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Investigating Motor Skill Learning Processes with a Robotic Manipulandum
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2017
A paradigm is presented for training and analysis of an automated skilled reaching task in rats. Analysis of pulling attempts reveals distinct subprocesses of motor learning.
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SSVEP-based Experimental Procedure for Brain-Robot Interaction with Humanoid Robots
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2015
The overall goal of this method is to establish an SSVEP-based experimental procedure by integrating multiple software programs to enable the study of brain-robot interaction with humanoid robots, which is prospective in assisting the sick and elderly as well as performing unsanitary or dangerous jobs.
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Preservation depends on moving specimens through fixation, dehydration, clearing, and paraffin infiltration in a controlled sequence. Each stage prepares the tissue for the next while timed reagent exchanges and regulated conditions limit variation between samples. This coordinated progression helps retain cellular and microbial structures needed for microscopy, histological staining, and immunohistochemical analysis.
Timed reagent exchanges create a repeatable exposure pattern for every specimen in a run. Consistent timing reduces differences caused by manual handling and helps laboratories compare samples processed under similar conditions. This matters when experiments examine changes in immune-cell distribution or pathogen-associated tissue features, because processing variation could otherwise complicate comparisons.
The principal difference is standardized automation. Programmable instruments perform reagent exchanges and regulate processing conditions, while reducing the operator-to-operator variation associated with manual preparation. Automation also supports parallel handling and improves operator safety, making it useful when laboratories need consistent preparation across many clinical or research specimens.
A typical workflow moves biological specimens through fixation, dehydration, clearing, and paraffin infiltration. The instrument controls reagent exchanges and timing throughout these stages, after which the prepared tissue can proceed to sectioning and microscopic analysis. The ordered workflow provides a consistent foundation for histological staining, immunohistochemistry, and evaluation of cellular or microbial structures.
Researchers can use this approach when they need standardized preparation of specimens for examining immune-cell distribution or pathogen-associated changes. It supports downstream tissue sectioning, histological staining, and immunohistochemistry while enabling parallel handling of samples. The resulting consistency is particularly valuable for comparing experimental or clinical specimens across a study.
Standardized preparation supports tissue sections and stained specimens that can be compared more reliably across experiments. In immunology and infection research, microscopy may then be used to assess cellular patterns, immune-cell distribution, or pathogen-associated changes while preserving relevant tissue and microbial structures. Reduced manual variability strengthens interpretation by making processing conditions more consistent.