8. SOFT ROBOTICS¶
.. in progress
This class introduces the emerging field of Soft Robotics, where robots are made from flexible, compliant materials instead of rigid structures.
(mostly) Inspired by nature, soft robots mimic the movement & adaptability of living organisms.
We explore bio-inspired design through the creation of soft actuators, sensors, & grippers. The focus is on understanding material behavior, pneumatic control, & fabrication techniques using silicone, TPU, &/or other felxible materials.
Applications range from wearables & rehabilitation devices to surgical tools, rescue systems, & environmental exploration.
REFERENCES & KEY TOPICS¶
- Biomimicry – learning from nature to inform design
- Pneumatics – principles of air pressure & control in actuation
- Flexures – compliant mechanisms for motion & deformation
- Locomotion – movement strategies inspired by living organisms
- Molding & Casting – fabrication techniques for soft structures
INSPIRATION & REFERENCES¶
MOTORSKINS¶
Motorskins is a studio working in the field of soft robotics, developing textile-based pneumatic systems that move like artificial muscles based in Berlin, Germany. Their work merges design, technology, & biomechanics to create wearable, adaptive structures—garments that actively respond to the body & its movements.
SASKIA HELINSKA¶
Alumni.
AI¶
PREVIOUS WORKS¶
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SHRIMP STAND UP¶
