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  • Soft robotics
  • Nanotechnology
  • Materials science

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  • Photothermal actuators convert light into mechanical motion.
  • Existing soft robots have limitations in light sources and actuation methods.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a freestanding, multidirectional photothermal robot.
  • To enable controlled locomotion along predesigned pathways using light.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesized magnetic-plasmonic hybrid Fe3O4/Ag nanorods.
  • Utilized magnetic fields for controlled nanorod orientation and magnetic-field-assisted lithography.
  • Employed laser polarization modulation for actuator control.

Main Results:

  • Achieved controlled bending of bimorph actuators via laser polarization.
  • Demonstrated basic movements (forward, backward) and turning (left, right, U-turn) of a bipedal robot.
  • Showcased potential for complex pathway navigation by combining movement and turning modes.

Conclusions:

  • The developed strategy offers an alternative driving mechanism for soft robots.
  • This approach overcomes limitations of existing light-driven actuation systems.
  • The photothermal robot demonstrates versatile locomotion control through polarization modulation.