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Multi‐Material Additive Manufacturing of Soft Robotic Systems: A Comprehensive Review

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
This review explores the transformative role of multi‐material additive manufacturing (MMAM) in the development of soft robotic systems. It presents current techniques, materials, and design strategies that enable functionally graded and adaptive structures.
Ritik Raj, Quan‐Chen Song, Jia‐Yang Juang   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Influence of Soft Segment Length and Crosslink Density on the Properties of Thermoreversible Diels-Alder Polyurethanes. [PDF]

J Appl Polym Sci
Weise NK, Camarella G, Fabrizio DF, Murphy CJ, Rasley BT, Giles SL, Lundin JG.   +6 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Strong‐Magnetic Flexible Composites for Magnetically Responsive Soft Robots

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
This perspective provides an overview of the performance mechanisms, preparation methods, and applications of strong magnetic flexible composite materials in soft actuators (such as gripping, movement, and sensing), and further explores current opportunities and challenges.
Wenwen Li, Shuai Liu, Xinyi Wang, Xinglong Gong, Shouhu Xuan   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Novel Polytetrahydrofuran-Based Shape Memory Polyurethane Enhanced by Polyglycolide-Block-Polytetrahydrofuran-Block-Polyglycolide Copolymer. [PDF]

Polymers (Basel)
Li X, Mao L, Li W, Wu H, Dai S, Xiao R, Huang J, Liu G, Yang K, Bu W, Jiang N, Gan Z, Ning Z.   +12 more
europepmc   +1 more source

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, Bin Cui, Xumin Huang, Xiaoyu (Rayne) Zheng, T. Thang Vo‐Doan, Ruirui Qiao   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Chemically-informed active learning enables data-efficient multi-objective optimization of self-healing polyurethanes. [PDF]

Chem Sci
Liang K, Qi X, Xiao X, Wang L, Zhang J.
europepmc   +1 more source

Waveguide Photoactuators: Materials, Fabrication, and Applications

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
Waveguide photoactuators convert guided light into mechanical motion. Their tethered‐flexible design enables minimally invasive surgery and confined‐space robotics. This review aims to guide materials selection, device design, and system integration, accelerating the transition of waveguide photoactuators from laboratory prototypes to versatile ...
Minjie Xi, Hemin Pan, Yang Zong, Yongfeng Mei, Jizhai Cui   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Synthesis and Characterization of Novel Non-Isocyanate Polyurethanes Derived from Adipic Acid: A Comprehensive Study. [PDF]

Polymers (Basel)
Ntrivala MAG, Balla ED, Klonos PA, Kyritsis A, Bikiaris DN.   +4 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Preparation of breathable, fluorine-free cotton fabric with robust hydrophobicity. [PDF]

RSC Adv
Lu Y, Liang C, Wang Z, Li J, Yu M.
europepmc   +1 more source