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This study introduces a versatile magnetic soft gripper for remote operations in confined spaces. This flexible gripper offers precise control for manipulating diverse targets, advancing minimally invasive surgery and hazardous material handling.

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Area of Science:

  • Robotics
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Soft actuators are crucial for remote manipulation in constrained environments, particularly in medicine.
  • Existing magnetic soft actuators primarily offer position control, limiting operational flexibility.
  • Advanced manipulation capabilities are needed for complex tasks within confined spaces.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a multifunctional magnetic soft gripper for versatile operations in constrained spaces.
  • To enable precise remote control and manipulation of various target shapes and materials.
  • To enhance capabilities for applications like minimally invasive surgery and hazardous material handling.

Main Methods:

  • A flexible magnetic drive gripper was designed with adjustable internal pressure for suction, injection, and smooth surface target transport.
  • Slit structures in the environment and external permanent magnet manipulation were used to control clamping and release.
  • The gripper demonstrated the ability to grasp linear, flaked, and polyhedral objects.

Main Results:

  • The magnetic soft gripper achieved remote-controlled steering and manipulation within complex constrained spaces.
  • Multifunctional capabilities including suction, injection, and versatile target clamping were demonstrated.
  • Successful operation on targets of diverse shapes (linear, flaked, polyhedral) was confirmed.

Conclusions:

  • The developed magnetic soft gripper offers unprecedented flexibility and multifunctionality for remote operations.
  • It presents new possibilities for precise object transportation and manipulation in challenging environments.
  • Potential applications include tools for hazardous drug handling and surgical instruments for human body cavities.