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Piezoresistivity Enhancement by Graphite Flake Alignment in Thin Composite Films for Dielectric Elastomer Switches

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
This article presents dielectric elastomer switch (DES) materials, based on composite thin films. Alignment of graphite flakes due to their physical confinement within the thin films lead to much stronger piezoresistive responses than bulk composites, while their durability exceeds that of conventional liquid‐based DES materials.
Lingyu Liu, Thomas Kister, Bart‐Jan Niebuur, Tobias Kraus   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Dynamic Covalent Polymer Networks of Silicone Elastomers via Organoborane Lewis-Pairs. [PDF]

Chemistry
Ajvazi E, Schinegger V, Bauer F, Drechsler D, Rettenwander P, Kaineder D, Kracalik M, Brüggemann O, Hild S, Graz I, Monkowius U, Teasdale I.   +11 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Soft Robotic Snake with Tunable Undulatory Gait for Efficient Underwater Locomotion

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
This study designs an underwater soft snake robot using 3D‐printed soft actuators, controlled by specific signals to generate sinusoidal undulation. Results show a positive correlation between speed and swing amplitude, with optimal performance at 2/3π phase offset, PLA tail, 1.2 voltage growth rate, and 6s undulation period achieving a maximum speed ...
Huichen Ma, Junjie Zhou, Raye Yeow
wiley   +1 more source

Facile Method for the Preparation of Cyclodextrin-Rotaxanated Silicone Elastomers with Excellent Stretchability. [PDF]

ACS Polym Au
Xing T, Ma J, Xu WC, Xu Y.
europepmc   +1 more source

An AI‐Enabled All‐In‐One Visual, Proximity, and Tactile Perception Multimodal Sensor

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
Targeting integrated multimodal perception of robots, an AI‐enabled all‐in‐one multimodal sensor is proposed. This sensor is capable of perceiving three types of modalities, including vision, proximity, and tactility. By toggling an ultraviolet light and adjusting the camera focus, it switches smoothly between multiple perceptual modalities, enabling ...
Menghao Pu, Tiyong Zhao, Lingxi Zhang, Chaoqun Han, Zhiping Chai, Yifan Zhou, Han Ding, Zhigang Wu   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Incorporation of Water-Soluble Quantum Dots and Formation of Wrinkled Patterns on Acrylic and Silicone Elastomers. [PDF]

ACS Omega
Guzmán-De La Cerda D, Jofré-Ulloa PP, Benavente E, González-Henríquez C, Celis F, Rodríguez-Hernández J, Martinez-Campos E, Vera-Rojas G, Melo-Sanguinetti JP.   +8 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

Metal-Free Curing of 3D Printable Silicone Elastomers via Thermally Triggered 2-Oxazoline Cross-Linkers. [PDF]

Macromolecules
Strasser P, Walliser C, Ajvazi E, Bauer F, Brüggemann O, Lämmermann S, Major Z, Minarčíková A, Majerčíková M, Mičušík M, Kleinová A, Kroneková Z, Kronek J, Teasdale I.   +13 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

Enhanced Gamma Ray Radiation Resistance of Silicone Elastomers via Trace Addition of Perovskite Nanocrystals for Free Radicals Scavenging. [PDF]

Small Sci
Zheng W, Han X, Hao J, Liu H, Long T, Zhu L, Lu H, Wang H, Yu WW, Zhou C.   +9 more
europepmc   +1 more source