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Area of Science:

  • Soft robotics
  • Fluidic control systems
  • Pneumatic systems

Background:

  • Electronic-free control is a growing area in soft robotics.
  • Existing electronic-free fluidic circuits have limitations in controllability and reconfigurability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present reconfigurable pneumatic valves that expand the design possibilities for fluidic circuits.
  • To demonstrate how adjustable valve parameters enable enhanced functionality in soft robotic systems.

Main Methods:

  • Introduced reconfigurable pneumatic valves with two key parameters: a fixed manufacturing parameter and an adjustable geometric parameter.
  • Integrated these valves into fluidic oscillatory circuits, including a relaxation oscillator and a ring oscillator.
  • Applied the oscillators to control soft robotic systems like a soft hopper and a soft robotic crawler.

Main Results:

  • Demonstrated independent control over valve behavior by adjusting the geometric parameter.
  • Achieved frequency tuning in a relaxation oscillator controlling a soft hopper (80-125 hops min⁻¹, ≈1-1.185 BL s⁻¹ hopping speed).
  • Showcased independent output frequency control using a reconfigurable ring oscillator for a multi-directional soft robotic crawler and a fluidic pump.

Conclusions:

  • Reconfigurable pneumatic valves significantly enhance the controllability and reconfigurability of electronic-free fluidic circuits.
  • These advancements enable sophisticated functions in soft robots for applications in environments unsuitable for electronics.
  • The developed valves offer a versatile platform for designing next-generation soft robotic systems.