12. Soft robotics

This week was focussed on soft robotics and their applications in different fields of life.

Soft Robotics

Inspiration

The incredible potential of flexible, soft robots

Introduction

Soft robots are made from soft, elastic materials and offer unique opportunities in areas in which conventional rigid robots are not viable; for example, for drug delivery, non-invasive surgical procedures, as assistive devices, prostheses or artificial organs. The emerging field of soft robotics draws together materials scientists, mechanical and biomedical engineers, and researchers of intelligent systems. The inspiration for the design of many soft robotic systems comes from nature. This focus issue features contributions from leaders in key areas of this multi-disciplinary field with articles about bioinspired microrobots, 3D printing and origami folding of soft robots, actuation and control strategies, the use of hydrogels for soft robots and biomedical applications.

Soft Robotics

Assignment

Tools and Equipment Required for Assignment

Rhinoceros Software

Silhouette Cameo vinyl cutter

Laser Cutter

Heat transfer vinyl

Acrylic (3mm and 5mm)

Dragon Skin 20 silicon rubber (Dragon Skin 20)

Vacumm chamber

Arduino IDE software

Square Spiral

First I design in Rhinoceros and then cut using laser cutter

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