12. Soft robotics¶
This week was focussed on soft robotics and their applications in different fields of life.
Soft Robotics |
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Inspiration¶
The incredible potential of flexible, soft robots |
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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 |
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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 |
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First I design in Rhinoceros and then cut using laser cutter