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4D Printing of Humidity‐Driven Seed Inspired Soft Robots (Adv. Sci. 9/2023)

Luca Cecchini, Stefano Mariani, Marilena Ronzan, Alessio Mondini, Nicola M. Pugno, Barbara Mazzolai

Year
2023
Citations
2
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Open access

Abstract

In article number 2205146, Stefano Mariani, Nicola M. Pugno, Barbara Mazzolai, and co-workers develop a seed-inspired soft robot using 4D printed biodegradable polymers. Driven by humidity changes, the artificial seed adapts its morphology to interact with soil roughness and cracks, exploring a sample soil. In perspective, the soft robot shows great potential as a battery-free wireless tool for environmental monitoring.

Keywords

Soft roboticsRobotHumiditySoft materialsComputer scienceRoboticsEnvironmental sciencePerspective (graphical)Battery (electricity)Artificial intelligence

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