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A Worm‐Inspired Origami Robot with Multimodal Locomotion for Adaptive Mobility in Complex Pipeline Environments

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
An origami worm‐inspired robot achieves multimodal locomotion in confined pipelines through mechatronic integration that embeds actuation, control, and communication within each origami module. Large, reversible configuration and dimensional changes enable 25 gaits synthesized by a unified framework across peristaltic, inchworm, and wheel‐rolling modes
Qiwei Zhang, Kangning Tan, Zihan He, Hongsen Pang, Yanjie Wang, Hongbin Fang, Jian Xu   +6 more
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A Multimodal Magnetically Driven Soft Robot With Integrated Actuation‐Sensing Based on Photothermal Reprogramming Technology

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
This work reports a thermally safe, photothermally reprogrammable magnetic soft robot with its reprogramming temperature tuned to ∼39.5°C for biocompatibility. It achieves multimodal locomotion (max speed of 1.8 BL/s) and integrates liquid‐metal capacitive sensing to monitor self‐motion and detect environmental changes in simulated gastric environments,
Liu Yang, Yuliao Dong, Kangning Li, Cheng Jing, Ben Wang, Lin Xu   +5 more
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Data‐Driven Modeling of Forces Exerted by Pneumatic Actuators for a Pediatric Exosuit

Advanced Intelligent Systems
Accurate and interpretable models are essential for understanding actuator behavior and enabling effective design and control of soft wearable robotics. We present the experimental analysis and data‐driven modeling of soft pneumatic actuators designed to
Mehrnoosh Ayazi, Ipsita Sahin, Caio Mucchiani, Elena Kokkoni, Konstantinos Karydis   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Programmable Elastic Wave Control Via Mechanical‐Acoustic Interaction in Bistable Metamaterials

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
A mechanically programmable metamaterial based on mechanical‐acoustic interaction enables reconfigurable elastic wave control through bistable state switching. Spatial encoding of peak and valley states tunes band structures and transmission, achieving low‐frequency vibration suppression, waveguiding, and energy localization.
Yuanyuan Li, Yonghua Yu, Chuanqing Chen, Rui Xu, Yulong He, Xin Li, Ming‐Hui Lu, Yan‐Feng Chen   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Magnetic-Pneumatic Hybrid Soft Actuator

Journal of Photopolymer Science and Technology, 2023
Ito, Kosei, Tsumori, Fujio
openaire   +1 more source

In‐Process Magnetization for 3D Printing of Magnetorheological Elastomer with Heterogeneous Magnetic Profile for Anisotropic Actuation

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
Fully programmable, in‐process 3D magnetization integrated with multi‐material printing enables soft magnetic systems with precise actuation and sensing. Discrete and continuous magnetization profiles drive bending, morphing, and locomotion, demonstrated through strain‐sensing elements, dragonfly‐inspired wings, octopus‐like tentacles, and a serpentine
Phillip Glass, David Hassouna, Udena Epitawala Arachchige, Hyeon Yun Jeong, Sung Hyun Park, Daeha Joung   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Interacting Parallel Fluidic Hysterons

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
The parallel coupling of fluidic hysterons is introduced, establishing advanced functionalities in inflatable soft systems. A pressure–volume framework reveals how preset volumes Δv∗${\Delta }v^*$ tune nonlinear interactions between hysterons and actuation sequences without changing architecture. Experiments validate the predictions, opening new routes
Katrien Stinissen, Franco Nicolas Piñan Basualdo, Benjamin Gorissen   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Soft and flexible robot skin actuator using multilayer 3D pneumatic network

Nature Communications
Actuators are an essential part of a robot, creating movement between the robot and its environment. Actuators with thin and flexible shapes can operate in a wider variety of environments, and actuators with multiple degrees of freedom can generate more ...
Hyung Gon Shin, Wan Kyun Chung, Keehoon Kim   +2 more
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A Versatile‐Designable Framework for Active and Programmable Shape‐Morphing Soft Matter Systems: From Inverse Design to Closed‐Loop Control

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
A versatile framework integrates addressable electrothermal actuation and strain‐constraint mechanisms to construct programmable shape‐morphing soft matter systems. By combining an analytical inverse design strategy for high‐fidelity 3D surface reconstruction with deep learning‐based closed‐loop control, this approach enables zero‐energy shape locking,
Kai Liu, Peiling Xie, Ruitong Song, Banghan Liu, Rui Guo, Jiu‐an Lv   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Portable Soft Robotic Glove with Fully Functional Thumb Assistance for Complex Dexterous Fine Motor Skills

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
A portable, sensorized, and controlled dexterous thumb‐enhanced glove helps stroke survivors swipe phones, twist caps, and perform other tasks. It is based on a powerful continuously, segmented origami dual chamber actuator to achieve active thumb CMC and MCP joint assistance and passively extend the IP joint.
Disheng Xie, Zhen Wang, Zhongping Ye, Minghao Liu, Xiangqian Shi, Shuk Fan Tong, Jianbin Liu, Chuanbin Mao, Thomas W. Leung, Haitao Liu, Raymond Kai‐yu Tong   +10 more
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