3D-printed photothermal-responsive shape-memory polymer for soft robotic applications
Kalyan Ghosh, Sohini Kar‐Narayan
Abstract
In this work, a photocurable resin is formulated for masked stereolithography 3D printing of shape-memory polymers that results in 4D printed customized tools for soft robotics applications, in which actuation is demonstrated at near ambient temperatures as programmed by photothermal heating.
Topics & Concepts
Soft roboticsPhotothermal therapyShape-memory polymerMaterials scienceNanotechnologyRobotics3d printedSoft materialsPolymerArtificial intelligenceSoft matterComputer scienceBiomedical engineeringComposite materialRobotChemical engineeringEngineeringColloidAdvanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting MaterialsPolymer composites and self-healingAdvanced Materials and Mechanics