Tuning the grasping strength of soft actuators with magnetic elastomer fingertips
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DOI: 10.1088/1361-665x/ac57b1
Abstract: In this work, we present an approach that uses multifunctional materials to increase the grip strength of soft grippers, while still maintaining the benefits of gripper compliance. Here, magnetic particles embedded in an elastomeric fingertip,… read more here.
Keywords: strength soft; actuators magnetic; tuning grasping; soft actuators ... See more keywords
Utilizing Anisotropic Fabrics Composites for High-Strength Soft Manipulator Integrating Soft Gripper
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DOI: 10.1109/access.2019.2940499
Abstract: Fabrics are promising materials to realize the high-strength soft robots as they are anisotropic, stretchable, and intrinsically high strength. Exploiting these properties, here we present the design and test of novel high-strength hydraulic soft manipulator… read more here.
Keywords: gripper; strength soft; soft manipulator; manipulator ... See more keywords