Leveraging elastic instabilities for amplified performance: Spine-inspired high-speed and high-force soft robots
Yichao Tang, Yinding Chi, Jiefeng Sun, Tzu-Hao Huang, Omid Haji Maghsoudi, Andrew J. Spence, Jianguo Zhao, Hao Su, Jie Yin
Abstract
stiffness modulation (maximum load capacity is 11.4 kg). Our study establishes a new generic design paradigm of next-generation high-performance soft robots that are applicable for multifunctionality, different actuation methods, and materials at multiscales.
Topics & Concepts
RobotComputer scienceGrippersSoft roboticsStiffnessSimulationMechanical engineeringArtificial intelligenceStructural engineeringEngineeringSoft Robotics and ApplicationsAdvanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting MaterialsMicro and Nano Robotics