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Soft Robotics for Chemists

Filip Ilievski, Aaron D. Mazzeo, Robert F. Shepherd, Xin Chen, George M. Whitesides

Year
2011
Citations
1,367

Abstract

Soft robots: A methodology based on embedded pneumatic networks (PneuNets) is described that enables large-amplitude actuations in soft elastomers by pressurizing embedded channels. Examples include a structure that can change its curvature from convex to concave, and devices that act as compliant grippers for handling fragile objects (e.g., a chicken egg).

Keywords

Soft roboticsRoboticsGrippersCurvatureRobotArtificial intelligenceComputer scienceRegular polygonEngineeringMechanical engineering

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