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Achieving Accurate Trajectory Control While Training Legged Robots Using Machine Learning
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A Comprehensive Review of Adaptive Antibacterial Coatings for Implants, Metallic and Herbal Coating Materials and Implant Biomaterial Characterization
In the present day, implanted biomaterials are an essential element in trauma and orthopaedic surgery outcomes. However, implant-related infections continue to persist and must be resolved. The development of ...
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Preselection Based Leader Election in Distributed Systems
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X-Ray Analysis of the Structure of HM-50 Copolyamide Fibers
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