A super-tough plant oil based elastomer for UV-light assisted 3D printed soft robotics and shape-memory
Agnija Ritere, Maksims Jurinovs, Oskars Platnieks, Anda Barkāne, Sergejs Gaidukovs
Abstract
Herein we introduce a plant oil-based elastomer system for 3D-printable soft robotics, offering high flexibility and resolution. Systems with varied mechanical properties in printed parts enable fast, delicate movements and the shape memory effect.
Topics & Concepts
Soft roboticsElastomerFlexibility (engineering)RoboticsShape-memory alloyArtificial intelligenceComputer scienceSoft materials3d printedMaterials scienceComputer visionNanotechnologyRobotEngineeringComposite materialMathematicsBiomedical engineeringStatisticsAdvanced Materials and MechanicsAdvanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting MaterialsMicro and Nano Robotics