4D Printed Actuators with Soft-Robotic Functions.
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DOI: 10.1002/marc.201700710
Abstract: Soft matter elements undergoing programed, reversible shape change can contribute to fundamental advance in areas such as optics, medicine, microfluidics, and robotics. Crosslinked liquid crystalline polymers have demonstrated huge potential to implement soft responsive elements;… read more here.
Keywords: actuators soft; soft robotic; robotic functions; geometry ... See more keywords
Characterization of Soft 3D Printed Actuators for Parallel Networks
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DOI: 10.1109/lra.2022.3155807
Abstract: Soft pneumatic actuators allow compliant force application and movement for a variety of tasks. While most soft actuators have compliance in directions perpendicular to their direction of force application, they are most often analyzed only… read more here.
Keywords: characterization soft; printed actuators; parallel networks; model ... See more keywords