Nanobiotechnology Reports,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
18(2), P. 189 - 206
Published: April 1, 2023
Abstract
The
review
considers
the
main
approaches
to
development
of
structural
and
active
elements
for
actuators
in
soft
robotics.
An
analysis
publications
field
recent
achievements
electroresponsive
polymer
materials
operating
on
principles
Maxwell
pressure
electrostriction
is
provided.
problems
locomotor
robotics
terms
design
actuators,
methods
activating
function,
are
noted.
Moreover,
some
issues
related
promising
their
production
considered.
Great
emphasis
placed
an
integrated
approach
modern
study
materials,
including
use
mega-science
facilities.
Modern
technological
manufacturing
soft-robotic
devices
outlined.
Appropriate
analytical
numerical
that
allow
relevant
material
models
be
obtained
a
comprehensive
description
behavior
overview
functional
prototypes
robots,
designed
according
principle
nature-likeness,
with
made
presented.
Micromachines,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(2), P. 359 - 359
Published: Jan. 31, 2023
In
recent
years,
soft
robotics
has
developed
considerably,
especially
since
the
year
2018
when
it
became
a
hot
field
among
current
research
topics.
The
attention
that
this
receives
from
researchers
and
public
is
marked
by
substantial
increase
in
both
quantity
quality
of
scientific
publications.
review,
order
to
create
relevant
comprehensive
picture
quantitatively
qualitatively,
paper
approaches
two
directions.
first
direction
centered
on
bibliometric
analysis
focused
period
2008–2022
with
exact
expression
best
characterizes
field,
which
“Soft
Robotics”,
data
were
taken
series
multidisciplinary
databases
specialized
journal.
second
focuses
bibliographic
references
rigorously
selected
following
clear
methodology
based
inclusion
exclusion
criteria.
After
selection
sources,
111
papers
part
final
analysis,
have
been
analyzed
detail
considering
three
different
perspectives:
one
related
design
principle
(biologically
inspired
robotics),
functionality
(closed/open-loop
control),
biomedical
applications
perspective.
International Journal of Applied Mechanics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(06)
Published: Feb. 3, 2024
Hydrogels
can
change
their
size
upon
swelling.
The
swelling
ratio
is
the
same
for
all
directions
in
stress-free
state.
Dielectric
elastomers
reduce
thickness
and
expand
area
an
electric
field.
Similarly,
expansion
plane
also
different
directions.
This
isotropic
shape
effect
limits
function
of
these
soft
materials
certain
circumstances.
To
address
this
issue,
recent
works
have
shown
that
incorporation
fibers
into
polymer
matrix
induce
anisotropic
response
external
stimulus.
In
work,
we
develop
multi-field
coupling
models
both
fiber-reinforced
hydrogels
dielectric
elastomers.
For
former,
free
energy
caused
by
stretching
chains
mixing
solvents
networks.
Fickian-type
law
adopted
solvent
diffusion.
density
latter
consists
a
mechanical
part,
considering
deformation
fibers,
polarization
component.
Gauss’s
to
obtain
distribution
are
then
implemented
finite
element
analysis.
We
consider
stimulus-responsiveness
bilayer
strips
with
active
layer
passive
layer.
Without
bend
contrast,
changes
helix
shapes,
which
be
further
tuned
changing
fibers.
work
provides
efficient
design
tool
self-folding
structures
based
on
stimulus-responsive
polymers.
Advanced Intelligent Systems,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
5(2)
Published: Jan. 18, 2023
Inchworm‐like
robots
have
been
increasingly
investigated
in
recent
years.
However,
most
studies
focused
on
one
or
several
locomotion
modes,
lacking
terms
of
inverted
climbing,
movement
with
a
heavy
load,
and
climbing
vertical
plane.
Herein,
an
inchworm‐like
soft
robot
is
actuated
multimodal
using
acrylic
stick‐constrained
dielectric
elastomer
actuator
(ASCDEA).
By
assembling
the
ASCDEA
flexible
support
frame,
saddle‐like
shape
body
designed
to
provide
deformation
ability
for
robot.
This
design
enables
move
under
load.
Two
electroadhesion
actuators
are
implement
anchoring
action.
Additionally,
coordination
control
strategy
developed
synchronize
locomotion.
Experimental
results
confirm
that
can
at
maximum
velocity
39.55
mm
s
−1
(0.53
length
)
Moreover,
capable
locomotion,
including
horizontal
crawling,
turning
rapid
The
navigate
through
confined
tunnel
while
carrying
payload,
cross
gap,
circumvent
obstacles,
particularly
robust
owing
its
compliance.
Cell Reports Physical Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
4(2), P. 101241 - 101241
Published: Jan. 17, 2023
The
climbing
capabilities
of
living
creatures
such
as
geckos,
tree
frogs,
and
inchworms
provide
a
promising
platform
for
exploiting
biomimetic
soft
robots,
but
achieving
this
promise
remains
grand
challenge
in
materials
science
engineering.
Inspired
by
the
adhesive
characteristics
gecko
toes
gait
inchworms,
here,
we
exploit
synergetic
interactions
functional
material
components
design
hybrid
structure
holistic
robot,
which
can
climb
on
walls
ceilings
different
textures
including
glass,
polyimide,
aluminum.
In
our
design,
behavior
robot
is
based
dynamic
attachment/detachment
pad
periodic
body
deformation
inchworm.
demonstrated
combination
two
biological
principles
assembly
individual
into
one
provides
scientific
insights
utilizing
biomimicry
robotics.
Robotica,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
41(9), P. 2625 - 2647
Published: May 4, 2023
Abstract
This
article
presents
a
review
of
the
platform
configuration
and
dynamic
obstacle-surmounting
unmanned
ground
vehicles
(UGVs).
For
now,
systems
have
emerged
as
result
rapid
advancement
artificial
intelligence
modern
manufacturing
techniques
both
domestically
internationally.
The
research
on
has
been
improved
lot.
UGV
can
execute
transportation,
recurring,
military
tasks
independently.
high-level
self-control,
adaption,
maneuverability
abilities,
applied
in
military,
industry,
other
special
fields
widely.
usually
performs
an
unstructured
environment,
so
all-terrain
performance
becomes
key
factor
restricting
their
operating
efficiency
reliability.
A
brief
literature
is
carried
out
this
article.
Advanced Intelligent Systems,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6(5)
Published: March 1, 2024
Resonant
actuation
and
multi‐degree‐of‐freedom
(DoF)
can
optimize
the
output
matrices
greatly
expand
versatility
of
dielectric
elastomer
actuators
(DEAs)
for
practical
applications.
However,
developing
a
multi‐DoF
resonant
DEA
that
benefits
both
from
maximized
stroke
outputs
in
remains
challenging
task
due
to
slow
responses
widely
adopted
acrylic
elastomers
exponentially
scaled
complexity
nonlinear
dynamics.
Herein,
is
reported
by
adopting
four
radially
organized
planar
DE
units
fabricated
low‐loss
silicone
versatile
programmable
two‐dimensional
quasi‐static
trajectories.
The
rich
dynamics
proposed
quad‐unit
(QUDEA)
are
characterized
critical
parameters
trajectory
programming
uncovered
through
extensive
modeling
experimental
studies.
To
showcase
capabilities
QUDEA,
demonstrations
Chinese
characters
writing
hummingbird
flapping
patterns
mimicking
using
QUDEA
developed.
expected
have
potential
various
applications
such
as
biology,
biomimetic
robotics,
industrial
manufacturing
devices.
Micromachines,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(1), P. 107 - 107
Published: Jan. 19, 2025
Dielectric
elastomer
actuators
(DEAs)
are
difficult
to
apply
flexible
grippers
due
their
small
deformation
range
and
low
output
force.
Hence,
a
DEA
with
large
bending
force
was
designed,
corresponding
gripper
developed
realize
the
function
of
grasping
objects
different
shapes.
The
relationship
between
pre-stretch
ratio
degree
tested
by
experiments.
Based
on
performance
test
results
dielectric
(DE),
process
DEAs
shapes
simulated
Finite
Element
Method
(FEM)
simulation.
were
prepared
through
laser
cutting
voltage
angle,
measured.
result
shows
that
under
uniaxial
stretching,
in
stretching
direction
gradually
increases
decreases
unstretched
increase
ratio.
Under
biaxial
shape
has
certain
influence
same
conditions,
elliptical
larger
higher
compared
rectangular
trapezium
DEA.
can
produce
40°
an
37.2
mN
at
24
kV.
three-finger
composed
paper
cup.
