Autonomous Soft Robots Empowered by Chemical Reaction Networks
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DOI: 10.1002/adma.202209870
Abstract: Hydrogel actuators are important for designing stimuli‐sensitive soft robots. They generate mechanical motion by exploiting compartmentalized (de)swelling in response to a stimulus. However, classical switching methods, such as manually lowering or increasing the pH, cannot… read more here.
Keywords: robots empowered; empowered chemical; chemical reaction; autonomous soft ... See more keywords
Sunlight-powered self-excited oscillators for sustainable autonomous soft robotics
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DOI: 10.1126/scirobotics.adf4753
Abstract: As the field of soft robotics advances, full autonomy becomes highly sought after, especially if robot motion can be powered by environmental energy. This would present a self-sustained approach in terms of both energy supply… read more here.
Keywords: robotics; soft robotics; energy; motion ... See more keywords