3D Printing of Soft Robotic Systems: Advances in Fabrication Strategies and Future Trends
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.Collectively, this review systematically examines 3D‐printed soft robotics, encompassing material selections, function integration, and manufacturing methodologies. Meanwhile, fabrication strategies are analyzed in order of increasing complexity, highlighting persistent challenges with proposed solutions.
Changjiang Liu +5 more
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Mechanical Properties of Carbon Fiber and Polyimide Fiber Hybrid Reinforced Polyimide Resin Matrix Composites at Room and High Temperatures. [PDF]
Polymers (Basel)Lu N, Gao H, Gu Y, Dou H, Li Y.
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Liquid Crystalline Elastomers in Soft Robotics: Assessing Promise and Limitations
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.Liquid crystalline elastomers (LCEs) are programmable soft materials that undergo large, anisotropic deformation in response to external stimuli. Their molecular alignment encodes directional actuation in a monolithic structure, making them long‐standing candidates for soft robotic systems.
Justin M. Speregen, Timothy J. White
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Parametric Study on Scarf Patch Repairs for Shipboard Composite Structures. [PDF]
Materials (Basel)Liang P, Wang G, Guo Q, Li M, Gong P.
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A Soft Robotic Fish With a Dielectric Elastomer Actuator Body and Negative Stiffness Spine
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.This work introduces a bio‐mimetic soft robotic fish driven by fiber‐reinforced dielectric elastomer actuators integrated as its body. By prestretching this active skin against a flexible spine, a negative stiffness system is created, enabling large‐amplitude bending.
Markus Koenigsdorff +4 more
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Bio-Inspired Cross-Spiral Carbon Fiber Composites: Impact Resistance and Damage Tolerance Under Multiple Low-Velocity Impact. [PDF]
Polymers (Basel)Jiang L, Li D, Guo Z.
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Modular, Textile‐Based Soft Robotic Grippers for Agricultural Produce Handling
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.This article introduces textile‐based pneumatic grippers that transform simple textiles into robust bending actuators. Detailed experiments uncover how cut geometry and fabric selection shape performance. Successful handling of fragile agricultural items showcases the potential of textile robotics for safe, scalable automation in food processing and ...
Zeyu Hou +4 more
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Ballistic and drop-weight impact response of SS304 metal mesh embedded woven flax/hemp fiber hybrid composites. [PDF]
Sci RepElayaraja R, Rajamurugan G.
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FiN‐Kiri: Fabric‐Based Inflatable Kirigami Actuator for Multimodal Soft Robots
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.This study introduces a type of inflatable fabric‐based kirigami actuator capable of performing bending motion. The actuator is utilized as soft grippers, a crawling robot and a swimming robot. The crawling robot demonstrated extraordinary motion capabilities, such as moving forward, turning and navigating a narrow tunnel.
Yang Yu +12 more
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Optimal Design of CFRP Railway Carbody Laminates via Multi-Criterion Fiber Orientation Sensitivity. [PDF]
Materials (Basel)Cascino A, Meli E, Rindi A.
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