Soft-Rigid Construction of Mechanically Robust, Thermally Stable, and Self-Healing Polyimine Networks with Strongly Recyclable Adhesion.
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DOI: 10.1002/smll.202406821
Abstract: Reversible and recyclable thermosets have garnered increasing attention for their smart functionality and sustainability. However, they still face challenges in balancing comprehensive performance and dynamic features. Herein, silicon (Si)─oxygen (O) and imidazole units covalent bonds… read more here.
Keywords: soft rigid; adhesion; self healing; construction mechanically ... See more keywords
A soft–rigid contact model of MPM for granular flow impact on retaining structures
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DOI: 10.1007/s40571-018-0188-5
Abstract: Protective measures against hazards associated with rapid debris avalanches include a variety of retaining structures such as rock/boulder fences, gabions, earthfill barriers and retaining walls. However, the development of analytical and numerical methods for the… read more here.
Keywords: mpm; soft rigid; impact; model ... See more keywords
Microscopic investigation of the packing features of soft-rigid particle mixtures using the discrete element method
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apt.2020.05.019
Abstract: Abstract Soft-rigid mixtures (SRMs) have become popular materials in civil engineering applications for environmental protection because of their outstanding engineering properties. In soft-rigid granular systems, packing features strongly affect shear behavior and directly reflect internal… read more here.
Keywords: soft rigid; features soft; packing features; investigation packing ... See more keywords
Customizable bistable units for soft-rigid grippers enable handling of multi-feature objects via data-driven design.
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DOI: 10.1039/d5mh00050e
Abstract: Soft-rigid grippers represent a novel paradigm for grasping complex objects, combining the high deformability of soft components with the high stiffness of rigid components. Recently, bistable structures, as architected materials for engineering soft components, have… read more here.
Keywords: soft rigid; rigid grippers; multi feature; design ... See more keywords
Biphasic liquid metal composites as soldering systems for robust soft-rigid interfacing in stretchable hybrid electronics.
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DOI: 10.1039/d5nh00405e
Abstract: Stretchable hybrid electronics are integral in numerous domains such as healthcare, soft robotics, and human-machine interfaces. However, their development encounters significant challenges under mechanical deformation, primarily due to stress concentration at soft-rigid interfaces. Structural engineering… read more here.
Keywords: soldering systems; soft rigid; biphasic composites; robust soft ... See more keywords
Integration, Sensing, and Control of a Modular Soft-Rigid Pneumatic Lower Limb Exoskeleton.
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DOI: 10.1089/soro.2019.0023
Abstract: This article presents the system integration, sensing, and control of a novel modular soft-rigid pneumatic exoskeleton for lower limb. The proposed exoskeleton consists of three soft hinges (to drive the hip, knee, and ankle joints)… read more here.
Keywords: soft rigid; modular soft; control; exoskeleton ... See more keywords
Stiffness-Tunable Soft Gripper with Soft-Rigid Hybrid Actuation for Versatile Manipulations.
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DOI: 10.1089/soro.2021.0025
Abstract: Highly flexible and environmentally adaptive soft robots have received considerable attention. There remains a demand for soft robots to realize the stiffness modulation and variable workspace for robust and versatile manipulations. This article presents a… read more here.
Keywords: hybrid actuation; rigid hybrid; soft gripper; gripper ... 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
Design and Implementation of a Soft-Rigid Hybrid Gripper with Bionic Ligaments and Joint Capsule
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DOI: 10.1089/soro.2024.0095
Abstract: Dealing with grasping tasks in unstructured environments, existing soft grippers often exhibit a lack of static stability, while rigid-soft hybrid grippers display limited compliance due to the fixed connections at the joints. To address the… read more here.
Keywords: soft rigid; joint capsule; ligaments joint; static stability ... See more keywords
Planar Magnetic Actuation for Soft and Rigid Robots Using a Scalable Electromagnet Array
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DOI: 10.1109/lra.2022.3190830
Abstract: Magnetic actuation system manipulates micro soft or rigid robots by a controllable magnetic field to move them freely in the narrow or enclosed space, which has demonstrated its huge potential in medical interventional surgery and… read more here.
Keywords: rigid robots; scalable electromagnet; actuation; soft rigid ... See more keywords
Self-Reconfigurable Soft-Rigid Mobile Agent With Variable Stiffness and Adaptive Morphology
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DOI: 10.1109/lra.2023.3241749
Abstract: In this letter, we propose a novel design of a hybrid mobile robot with controllable stiffness and deformable shape. Compared to conventional mobile agents, our system can switch between rigid and compliant phases by solidifying… read more here.
Keywords: stiffness; reconfigurable soft; self reconfigurable; geometry ... See more keywords