Robotic tentacles with three-dimensional mobility based on flexible elastomers

Ramses V. Martinez; Jamie L. Branch; Carina R. Fish; Lihua Jin; Robert F. Shepherd; Rui M.D. Nunes; Zhigang Suo; George M. Whitesides

doi:10.1002/adma.201203002

Robotic tentacles with three-dimensional mobility based on flexible elastomers

Ramses V. Martinez
, Jamie L. Branch
, Carina R. Fish
, Lihua Jin
, Robert F. Shepherd
, Rui M.D. Nunes
, Zhigang Suo
, George M. Whitesides

Harvard University

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Abstract

Soft robotic tentacles that move in three dimensions upon pressurization are fabricated by composing flexible elastomers with different tensile strengths using soft lithographic molding. These actuators are able to grip complex shapes and manipulate delicate objects. Embedding functional components into these actuators (for example, a needle for delivering fluid, a video camera, and a suction cup) extends their capabilities.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	205-212
Number of pages	8
Journal	Advanced Materials
Volume	25
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.201203002
State	Published - 11 Jan 2013
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

composite materials
pneumatic actuators
soft robotics
tentacles
three-dimensional motion

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