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Flexible robotic actuators

Morin, Stephen A.·Shepherd, Robert F.·Stokes, Adam·Ilievski, Filip·Martinez, Ramses V.·Branch, Jamie L.·Fish, Carina R.·Jin, Lihua·Nunes, Rui M. D.·Suo, Zhigang·Whitesides, George M.
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Abstract

Systems and methods for providing flexible robotic actuators are disclosed. Some embodiments of the disclosed subject matter include a soft robot capable of providing a radial deflection motions; a soft tentacle actuator capable of providing a variety of motions and providing transportation means for various types of materials; and a hybrid robotic system that retains desirable characteristics of both soft robots and hard robots. Some embodiments of the disclosed subject matter also include methods for operating the disclosed robotic systems.

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Morin, Stephen A., Shepherd, Robert F., Stokes, Adam, Ilievski, Filip, Martinez, Ramses V., Branch, Jamie L., Fish, Carina R., Jin, Lihua, Nunes, Rui M. D., Suo, Zhigang, Whitesides, George M.. 2018-05-29. Flexible robotic actuators. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1455184

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