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  • Materials Science and Engineering
  • Robotics
  • Soft Matter Physics

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  • Traditional rigid electromagnetic actuators are limited in human-robot interaction due to their bulkiness.
  • There is a need for compliant and adaptable actuation systems for advanced applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and demonstrate soft electromagnetic actuators (SEMAs) as a novel alternative to rigid actuators.
  • To showcase the capabilities of SEMAs in terms of human-friendliness, programmability, and diverse applications.

Main Methods:

  • SEMAs were fabricated by embedding liquid-metal channels within elastomeric shells, replacing solid metal coils.
  • Demonstrations included driving a soft robotic shark, interacting with everyday objects, and rapid fluid mixing.
  • A numerical model was developed to aid in SEMA design, optimization, and miniaturization.

Main Results:

  • Centimeter-scale SEMAs were shown to be simple, stretchable, fast, durable, and programmable.
  • A multicoil flower SEMA exhibited rapid blooming/closing (tens of milliseconds), and a cubic SEMA performed complex motion sequences.
  • The numerical model provides a pathway for reducing power consumption and increasing mechanical efficiency.

Conclusions:

  • SEMAs represent a new class of electrically controlled, shape-morphing systems.
  • Their unique properties offer significant potential for future applications, including soft grippers and minimally invasive medical devices.