Sentences with phrase «sense mechanical changes»

Cells use these forces to sense mechanical changes in their environment, which plays an important role for example in wound healing.

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For example, researchers are developing «smart» biomaterials such as temperature - sensing hydrogels that can respond biologically to environmental conditions by changing their biomechanical or drug - releasing properties, says Seeram Ramakrishna, a professor of mechanical engineering and director of the Center for Nanofibers & Nanotechnology at the National University of Singapore.

Meanwhile, new technologies allow engineers to dream beyond designing glorified mechanical arms: So - called «swarm bots» work together like army ants to move relatively heavy objects; a fire hose — cum - snake robot can slither across the floor before putting out a blaze; and Nissan is developing an avoidance system to prevent car crashes based on bees — which use their compound eyes to see nearly all the way around themselves while buzzing about, changing direction when they sense something in their path.

«When cells land on these surfaces, they will sense the mechanical characteristics of the environments and change their properties correspondingly,» Roein - Peikar said.

Buick's is the Enclave, a name that also conveys a sense of moneyed suburban ease, and although the shape, the mechanicals, and the features have all changed, the mission remains much the same.

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