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Ragesh Chellattoan¹, Arief Yudhanto¹, Gilles Lubineau¹

¹COHMAS Laboratory, Division of Physical Sciences and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia.

|April 8, 2020

Summary

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This study introduces a novel soft actuator that mimics plant movements using an electrically induced liquid-gas phase transition. This compact, fast-responding actuator achieves large motion in under 7 seconds with low voltage.

Keywords:

fast response low-voltage actuation phase transition soft robotics

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Area of Science:

Robotics
Materials Science
Biomimetics

Background:

Pneumatically actuated soft actuators often require bulky peripheral components, limiting their compactness and response speed.
Existing phase-transition-based soft actuators lack the rapid response and large motion capabilities needed for certain applications.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a compact, fast-responding soft actuator capable of large-amplitude motion.
To utilize an electrically induced liquid-gas phase transition for generating actuation pressure.
To mimic the rapid thigmonastic movements observed in plants.

Main Methods:

Designed a soft actuator system based on the liquid-gas phase transition of a fluid within a cavity.
Investigated critical design variables, particularly electrode design, to optimize performance.
Utilized a low-voltage electrical source (<50 V) to trigger the phase transition.

Main Results:

Achieved a fast-responding bending actuator with large motion amplitude in less than 7 seconds.
Demonstrated a compact system that eliminates the need for external pumps or compressors.
The novel electrode design significantly improved actuator performance.

Conclusions:

The developed soft actuator offers a significant improvement in response time and motion amplitude compared to existing phase-transition actuators.
The compact, low-voltage system presents a promising alternative for soft robotics and biomimetic applications.
Further optimization of electrode design can lead to even greater performance enhancements.