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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Robotics
  • Sensing Technology

Background:

  • Electromagnetic radiation (EMR) poses a ubiquitous environmental hazard that is difficult to detect dynamically.
  • Existing detection methods often lack adaptability and reliability in diverse scenarios.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a mechano-photothermal cooperative microfiber film (MFF) actuator capable of synchronously detecting EMR with high reliability.
  • To engineer an amphibious robot utilizing MFFs for adaptive locomotion and environmental sensing.

Main Methods:

  • Programmable actuation of MFFs via hot-pressing, incorporating black phosphorus for photothermal enhancement.
  • Design of an amphibious robot with MFF-driven land-water adaptive locomotion.
  • Integration of electromagnetic induction for EMR perception during robot locomotion.

Main Results:

  • The MFF actuator exhibits moderate modulus, superior toughness, and efficient response and bending curvature.
  • The amphibious robot demonstrates effective crawling on land and locomotion on water.
  • The robot achieves highly sensitive and adaptable EMR perception (99.73% ± 0.15%) over a wide range of intensities and distances.

Conclusions:

  • The developed MFF actuator offers a novel approach for reliable EMR detection and programmable actuation.
  • The MFF-based amphibious robot showcases multi-scenario adaptivity and autonomous environment perceptivity.
  • This work pioneers environment-interactive smart materials and soft robots with enhanced sensing capabilities.