Department of Chemistry

 

Document Type

Article

Date of this Version

2018

Citation

Patent No . : US 9 , 981 , 377 B2

Comments

Morin et al .

Appl . No . : 14 / 480 , 106

Abstract

Systems and methods for providing flexible robotic actuators are disclosed. Some embodiments of the disclosed subject matter include a soft robot capable of providing a radial deflection motions; a soft tentacle actuator capable of providing a variety of motions and providing transportation means for various types of materials; and a hybrid robotic system that retains desirable characteristics of both soft robots and hard robots. Some embodiments of the disclosed subject matter also include methods for operating the dis closed robotic systems.

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