SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING FLEXIBLE ROBOTIC ACTUATORS

Adam Stokes (Inventor), Robert F. Shepherd (Inventor), Stephen A. Morin (Inventor), Filip Ilievski (Inventor), Ramses Martinez (Inventor), Jamie Branch (Inventor), Carina Fish (Inventor), Lihua Jin (Inventor), Rui Nunes (Inventor), Suo Zhigang (Inventor), George M. Whitesides (Inventor)

Research output: Patent

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 disclosed robotic systems.
Original languageEnglish
Patent number0042697.00363
IPCWO 2013148340 A3
Publication statusPublished - 2013

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