8. Soft robotics¶
Research and Inspiration
Soft robotics is a field of robotics that focuses on creating robots made from flexible, deformable materials, often inspired by the way biological organisms move and function. Unlike traditional rigid robots with hard frames, soft robots are designed to bend, stretch, twist, and compress, allowing them to adapt to their environment in a more versatile and human-like way.
Soft robotics is a field of robotics that focuses on creating robots made from flexible, deformable materials, often inspired by the way biological organisms move and function. Unlike traditional rigid robots with hard frames, soft robots are designed to bend, stretch, twist, and compress, allowing them to adapt to their environment in a more versatile and human-like way.
I was particularly impressed by the work of MotorSkins. They focus on textiles integrated with fluidic systems for human-machine interaction. One of their standout products is a dynamic massage garment that gently compresses the calf muscles during walking. This intermittent compression has been proven to enhance circulation, reduce oedema, speed up recovery post-sports, and even help prevent deep vein thrombosis.
Research
After the lecture, we got together and decided to create a design using thermal adhesive vinyl sheets and baking paper. We didn’t have much time to come up with a creative idea or plan it out properly. In the end, I made something that ended up resembling a hand (to be fair, my hand was just around the corner...)
References & Inspiration¶
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- Two images side-by-side
Tools¶
Process and workflow¶
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Step¶
This model 1 was obtained by..
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Step¶
The laser cut nesting 2 was created using..
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Step¶
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footnote fabrication files
Fabrication files are a necessary element for evaluation. You can add the fabrication files at the bottom of the page and simply link them as a footnote. This was your work stays organised and files will be all together at the bottom of the page. Footnotes are created using [ ^ 1 ] (without spaces, and referenced as you see at the last chapter of this page) You can reference the fabrication files to multiple places on your page as you see for footnote nr. 2 also present in the Gallery.
3D Models¶
upload the 3d models of MakeHuman, Final 3d modelled body, 3D Scans, etc
This schematic [^4] was obtained by..
This tutorial [^5] was created using..
footnote fabrication files
Fabrication files are a necessary element for evaluation. You can add the fabrication files at the bottom of the page and simply link them as a footnote. This was your work stays organised and files will be all together at the bottom of the page. Footnotes are created using [ ^ 1 ] (without spaces, and referenced as you see at the last chapter of this page) You can reference the fabrication files to multiple places on your page as you see for footnote nr. 2 also present in the Gallery.
Code Example¶
Use the three backticks to separate code.
// the setup function runs once when you press reset or power the board
void setup() {
// initialize digital pin LED_BUILTIN as an output.
pinMode(LED_BUILTIN, OUTPUT);
}
// the loop function runs over and over again forever
void loop() {
digitalWrite(LED_BUILTIN, HIGH); // turn the LED on (HIGH is the voltage level)
delay(1000); // wait for a second
digitalWrite(LED_BUILTIN, LOW); // turn the LED off by making the voltage LOW
delay(1000); // wait for a second
}
Results¶
Video¶
From Vimeo¶
Sound Waves from George Gally (Radarboy) on Vimeo.