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Qianyi Chen¹, Dingena Schott², Jovana Jovanova²

¹Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Delft University of Technology, Delft, 2628 CD, The Netherlands. Q.Chen-5@tudelft.nl.

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Summary

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This study introduces a novel mechanically intelligent structure using smart hydrogel and shape memory polymer (SMP). This innovation enables large deformations and variable stiffness, crucial for advanced soft robotics in demanding environments.

Keywords:

Finite element method (FEM)Hydrogel Mechanically intelligent structure Model-based design Shape memory polymer Shape morphing

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Area of Science:

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Robotics
Mechanical Engineering

Background:

Soft robotics offers flexibility but faces challenges in stiffness and deformability for large-scale applications like offshore engineering.
Integrating smart materials and morphing structures is key to overcoming these limitations, enabling large deformations and stiffness variations.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose and analyze a mechanically intelligent structure using multiple smart materials for enhanced soft robotic capabilities.
To investigate the potential of smart hydrogel and shape memory polymer (SMP) in achieving large deformations and variable stiffness.

Main Methods:

A model-based design framework was employed to devise the intelligent structure.
Finite Element Method (FEM) simulations were utilized to analyze the complex interactions between smart materials and the structure's performance.

Main Results:

The integration of smart hydrogel and SMP effectively achieved large deformations and variable stiffness through the shape memory effect.
The developed shape-morphing structures demonstrated customized behaviors like bending, curling, and elongation with reduced external power dependency.

Conclusions:

Utilizing multiple smart materials within a model-based design framework is an efficient strategy for creating mechanically intelligent structures.
These structures offer significant potential for applications in underwater and offshore engineering, addressing limitations in current soft robotic systems.