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This study introduces a novel worm-like soft robot with electrohydraulic actuators for enhanced motion and anchoring. The biomimetic design achieves efficient peristaltic and bending movements on various surfaces.

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Area of Science:

  • Biomimetic Engineering
  • Soft Robotics
  • Robotics

Background:

  • Worm-like robots offer adaptability in unstructured environments.
  • Improving actuation and anchoring is key for worm robot performance.
  • Existing designs face challenges in motion efficiency and surface interaction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a single-segment worm-like soft robot.
  • To enhance motion capabilities through electrohydraulic actuation.
  • To improve surface anchoring using biomimetic microstructures.

Main Methods:

  • Designed a soft actuation module with symmetric dual-electrode electrohydraulic actuators.
  • Incorporated bistable electrohydraulic actuators in symmetrical anchoring modules for friction control.
  • Utilized a hierarchical microstructure design for the biomimetic adhesive surface.

Main Results:

  • The robot demonstrated peristaltic and bending motions mimicking natural worms.
  • Achieved rapid bidirectional propulsion on both dry and wet surfaces.
  • Reached a maximum speed of 10.36 mm/s (over 6 velocity/length ratio min⁻¹).

Conclusions:

  • The proposed electrohydraulic soft robot exhibits efficient locomotion.
  • Biomimetic microstructures enhance surface attachment and detachment capabilities.
  • The design advances the field of adaptable soft robotic systems.