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  • Robotics
  • Materials Science
  • Control Systems

Background:

  • Soft robots offer adaptability but face challenges in modeling nonlinear behavior and infinite degrees of freedom.
  • Modular designs enhance versatility but require sophisticated control for multimodal locomotion.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design and develop a modular soft robot capable of multiple movement modes.
  • To propose a 3D spatial mathematical model for soft robot motion.
  • To develop a central pattern generator-based controller for diverse gaits.

Main Methods:

  • A modular soft robot with a four-chamber core unit was designed.
  • A 3D spatial mathematical model using classical plate theory and a chained composite model was developed.
  • A single-controller framework based on a central pattern generator was implemented.

Main Results:

  • The robot demonstrated multimodal locomotion through selective pneumatic pressure and connector configuration.
  • The mathematical model accurately described the soft robot's spatial bending motion.
  • The controller successfully generated various movement patterns by tuning parameters.

Conclusions:

  • The developed modular soft robot exhibits adaptable, multimodal locomotion.
  • The proposed modeling and control strategies effectively address the complexities of soft robot design.
  • The pneumatic control platform validated the robot's capabilities in complex terrains.