Carbon nanotube-integrated conductive hydrogels as multifunctional robotic skin
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DOI: 10.1016/j.carbon.2020.01.109
Abstract: Abstract Silicone elastomers with high mechanical stability have been conventionally adopted for the fabrication of emerging soft robots. However, these elastomers exhibit limited electrical and thermal properties that restrict the development of functional soft robots.… read more here.
Keywords: soft robots; carbon; conductive hydrogels; skin ... See more keywords
A multifunctional robotic system toward moveable sensing and energy harvesting
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DOI: 10.1016/j.nanoen.2021.106368
Abstract: Abstract The operations of the triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) highly rely on the availability of the mechanical motion source depending on the location, time, weather, etc. Thus, it is highly demanded to achieve moveable mechanical sensing… read more here.
Keywords: system; robotic system; energy; energy harvesting ... See more keywords
Reconfigurable laminates enable multifunctional robotic building blocks
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DOI: 10.1088/1361-665x/abdc3f
Abstract: Folding and assembling of two-dimensional laminated materials have greatly facilitated robot fabrication by creating robots with lightweight body frames, articulated joints, and embedded actuators and sensors. The combinations of rigid laminates bridged by thin-film flexures,… read more here.
Keywords: robotic building; rigid flex; building blocks; reconfigurable laminates ... See more keywords