Small,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
20(21)
Published: Dec. 12, 2023
The
biological
system
realizes
the
unity
of
action
and
perception
through
muscle
tissue
nervous
system.
Correspondingly,
artificial
soft
actuators
realize
sensing
actuating
functions
in
a
single
functional
material,
which
will
have
tremendous
potential
for
developing
intelligent
bionic
robotics.
This
paper
reports
design
laser-induced
graphene
(LIG)
electrothermal
actuator
with
self-sensing
capability.
LIG,
material
formed
by
one-step
direct-write
lasing
procedure
under
ambient
air,
is
used
as
conversion
materials
piezoresistive
materials.
By
transferring
LIG
to
flexible
silicone
substrate,
ability
LIG-based
unit
enriched,
along
an
effectively
improved
sensitivity.
Through
integration
different
types
well-designed
units,
transformations
from
multidimensional
precursors
2D
3D
structures
are
realized.
According
effect
units
during
deformation
process,
visual
synchronous
state
feedback
proposed.
multimodal
crawling
robotics
switchable
electromagnetic
shielding
cloak
serve
demonstrations
actuator,
showing
advantage
remote
control
robot
without
relying
on
assistance
devices.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: July 19, 2023
Three
basic
deformation
modes
of
an
object
(bending,
twisting,
and
contraction/extension)
along
with
their
various
combinations
delicate
controls
lead
to
diverse
locomotion.
As
a
result,
seeking
mechanisms
achieve
simple
complex
in
controllable
manner
is
focal
point
related
engineering
fields.
Here,
pneumatic-driven,
origami-based
unit
that
offers
all-purpose
modes,
namely,
three
decoupled
motion
types
four
these
types,
seven
distinct
total
through
one
origami
module,
was
created
precisely
controlled
pressurization
schemes.
These
modules
can
be
readily
assembled
as
needed,
even
during
operation,
which
enables
plug-and-play
characteristics.
offer
unprecedented
opportunities
for
soft
robots
performing
tasks,
were
successfully
demonstrated
this
work.
Smart Materials and Structures,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
33(4), P. 043002 - 043002
Published: March 2, 2024
Abstract
Structures
inspired
by
the
Kresling
origami
pattern
have
recently
emerged
as
a
foundation
for
building
functional
engineering
systems
with
versatile
characteristics
that
target
niche
applications
spanning
different
technological
fields.
Their
light
weight,
deployability,
modularity,
and
customizability
are
few
of
key
continue
to
drive
their
implementation
in
robotics,
aerospace
structures,
metamaterial
sensor
design,
switching,
actuation,
energy
harvesting
absorption,
wireless
communications,
among
many
other
examples.
This
work
aims
perform
systematic
review
literature
assess
potential
springs
structural
component
design
keeping
three
objectives
mind:
(
i
)
facilitating
future
research
summarizing
categorizing
current
literature,
ii
identifying
shortcomings
voids,
iii
proposing
directions
fill
those
voids.
Science Advances,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11(6)
Published: Feb. 7, 2025
Robots
are
increasingly
integral
across
various
sectors
due
to
their
efficiency
and
superior
capabilities,
which
enable
performance
beyond
human
potential.
However,
the
development
of
robotic
systems
often
conflicts
with
sustainable
goals
set
by
United
Nations,
as
they
generate
considerable
nondegradable
waste
organic/inorganic
pollutants
throughout
life
cycle.
In
this
paper,
we
introduce
a
dual
closed-loop
system
that
integrates
biodegradable,
materials
such
plasticized
cellulose
films
NaCl-infused
ionic
conductive
gelatin
organogels.
These
undergo
ecological
cycle
from
processing
biodegradation,
contributing
new
growth,
while
self-sensing,
origami-based
robot
supports
seamless
human-in-the-loop
teleoperation
system.
This
innovative
approach
represents
paradigm
shift
in
application
soft
systems,
offering
path
toward
more
future
aligning
advanced
functionalities
environmental
stewardship.
Science Advances,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
9(30)
Published: July 26, 2023
Three-dimensional
(3D)
curvy
electronics
has
wide-ranging
application
in
biomedical
health
care,
soft
machine,
and
high-density
curved
imager.
Limited
by
material
properties,
complex
procedures,
coverage
ability
of
existing
fabrication
techniques,
the
development
high-performance
3D
remains
challenging.
Here,
we
propose
an
automated
wrap-like
transfer
printing
prototype
for
fabricating
electronics.
Assisted
a
gentle
uniform
pressure
field,
prefabricated
planar
circuits
on
petal-like
stamp
are
integrated
onto
target
surface
intactly
with
full
coverage.
The
driving
wrapping
is
provided
strain
recovery
prestrained
elastic
film
triggered
air
control.
configuration
distribution
simulated
finite
element
analysis,
pattern
thickness
stamps
optimized.
Demonstration
this
strategy
including
spherical
meander
antenna,
light-emitting
diode
array,
solar
cell
array
illustrates
its
feasibility
