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Area of Science:

  • Robotics
  • Materials Science
  • Mechanical Engineering

Background:

  • Soft robotic systems offer adaptability crucial for human-robot interaction and weight reduction.
  • Existing soft mobile robots face limitations in motion modes, manufacturing complexity, and energy efficiency.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design and propose a fully 3D-printed, multi-scenario adaptable, tortoise-like soft mobile robot.
  • To address the shortcomings of current soft robots, including limited motion and application scope.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a Bionic Tortoise Leg Actuator for bidirectional bending and increased maneuverability.
  • Implementation of a reconfiguration design for amphibious locomotion (land and water).
  • Enhancement of pneumatic soft actuator performance using an improved Digital Light Processing method for increased material strain.

Main Results:

  • The prototype demonstrated high adaptability to multiple scenarios and environments.
  • Achieved improved maximum bending angles and simplified robot control.
  • Validated enhanced performance of 3D-printed soft materials for pneumatic actuators.

Conclusions:

  • The 3D-printed tortoise-like soft robot exhibits significant multi-scenario adaptability.
  • The robot's design and enhanced materials offer solutions to current soft robot limitations.
  • Potential applications include navigation, inspection, and operation in extreme environments.