Geometrical Parameters Investigation of a Zig‐Zag Soft Pneumatic Actuators
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DOI: 10.1002/adem.202400560
Abstract: Unlike conventional rigid robots, soft robots utilize soft materials that allow them to deform based on their structure, enabling safe interaction with humans. Among various pneumatic actuators in soft robotics, pneumatic network (PneuNet) actuators, which… read more here.
Keywords: pneumatic actuators; zig zag; geometrical parameters; zag soft ... See more keywords
Soft Pneumatic Device Designed to Mimic the Periosteal Environment for Regulating the Fate of Mesenchymal Stem Cells
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DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202403229
Abstract: Replicating the complex mechanical forces of muscle movement and fluid flow in in vitro cell culture systems is crucial for understanding cell differentiation and development. However, previous research focused on cell differentiation on static micro/nanotextures… read more here.
Keywords: differentiation; cell differentiation; pneumatic device; soft pneumatic ... See more keywords
Development of a transformable wheel actuated by soft pneumatic actuators
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DOI: 10.1007/s12555-016-0477-9
Abstract: Small mobile robots with transformable wheels have recently emerged thanks to their increased mobility and maneuverability. When a high payload is applied to these robots, however, wheel transformation becomes difficult because they must directly overcome… read more here.
Keywords: wheel actuated; wheel; pneumatic actuators; soft pneumatic ... See more keywords
A Soft Pneumatic Inchworm Double balloon (SPID) for colonoscopy
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-47320-3
Abstract: The design of a smart robot for colonoscopy is challenging because of the limited available space, slippery internal surfaces, and tortuous 3D shape of the human colon. Locomotion forces applied by an endoscopic robot may… read more here.
Keywords: double balloon; colonoscopy; robot; inchworm double ... See more keywords
3D printing programmable liquid crystal elastomer soft pneumatic actuators.
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DOI: 10.1039/d2mh01001a
Abstract: Soft pneumatic actuators (SPAs) rely on anisotropic mechanical properties to generate specific motions after inflation. To achieve mechanical anisotropy, additional stiff materials or heterogeneous structures are typically introduced in isotropic base materials. However, the inherent… read more here.
Keywords: liquid crystal; soft pneumatic; pneumatic actuators; crystal elastomer ... See more keywords
Generative Design Procedure for Embedding Specified Planar Behavior in Modular Soft Pneumatic Actuators.
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DOI: 10.1089/soro.2020.0013
Abstract: A modular actuator construction consisting of smaller articulating units in series was designed to construct soft pneumatic actuators. These units are constructed to have a preferential bending direction using Mold Star 15 and Smooth-Sil 950… read more here.
Keywords: design; pneumatic actuators; design tool; actuator ... See more keywords
Out-of-Plane Soft Lithography for Soft Pneumatic Microactuator Arrays.
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DOI: 10.1089/soro.2021.0106
Abstract: Elastic pneumatic actuators are fueling new devices and applications in soft robotics. Actuator miniaturization is critical to enable soft microsystems for applications in microfluidics and micromanipulation. This work proposes a fabrication technique to make out-of-plane… read more here.
Keywords: lithography; robotics; plane soft; soft pneumatic ... See more keywords
Soft-Rigid Hybrid Revolute and Prismatic Joints Using Multilayered Bellow-Type Soft Pneumatic Actuators: Design, Characterization, and Its Application as Soft-Rigid Hybrid Gripper
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DOI: 10.1089/soro.2022.0214
Abstract: Despite the exponentially expanding capabilities of robotic systems with the introduction of soft robotics, the lack of practical considerations in designing and integrating soft robotic components hinders the widespread application of newly developed technology in… read more here.
Keywords: pneumatic actuators; soft rigid; robotics; soft pneumatic ... See more keywords
Orimura: A Novel Soft Pneumatic Actuator
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DOI: 10.1109/access.2025.3603981
Abstract: This paper introduces Orimura, a novel soft pneumatic actuator inspired by a modified Yoshimura Origami cylinder, designed explicitly for substantial axial elongation. To identify an optimal configuration, eight variations of modified Yoshimura paper models were… read more here.
Keywords: novel soft; soft pneumatic; actuator; pneumatic actuator ... See more keywords
A Flexible Fabrication Approach Toward the Shape Engineering of Microscale Soft Pneumatic Actuators
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DOI: 10.1109/lra.2016.2585298
Abstract: The recent developments of soft robots have inspired a variety of applications that require compliance for safety and softness for biomimetics. With such prevalence and advantages of soft robots, researchers are diverting their interests toward… read more here.
Keywords: shape engineering; microscale soft; fabrication; soft pneumatic ... See more keywords
Topology Optimization Design and Experiment of a Soft Pneumatic Bending Actuator for Grasping Applications
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DOI: 10.1109/lra.2022.3142910
Abstract: Soft pneumatic bending actuators are commonly used in robotic grasping applications and can be applied for handling both delicate and irregularly shaped objects. Because these soft pneumatic actuators are typically embedded with multiple air chambers… read more here.
Keywords: topology; bending actuator; soft pneumatic; pneumatic bending ... See more keywords