Systems and methods for providing flexible robotic actuators

    公开(公告)号:AU2017213581A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-08-31

    申请号:AU2017213581

    申请日:2017-08-11

    Abstract: A robotic system comprising a soft robot system comprising a flexible body having a plurality of embedded fluid channels, wherein the plurality of embedded fluid channels is defined by upper, lower and side walls, wherein at least one wall is strain limiting, wherein the soft robot further comprises a pressurizing inlet coupled to the plurality of embedded fluid channels, wherein the pressurizing inlet is configured to receive pressurized fluid to pressurize at least a portion of the plurality of embedded fluid channels to cause a movement of the soft robot; a hard robot coupled to the soft robot, configured to provide locomotion to the robotic system; and a robotic control system coupled to the soft robot and the hard robot, wherein the robotic control system comprises a fluidic system configured to provide the pressurized fluid to the fluid inlet. )(N en en ee C> -e en ---------- en -------------- 4* - ( c uD Vk u to ) en r11 e n ( en 2 cr ---------- '-4 -e u6 Q0 -Kt en o (N e en (N rr

    Three-dimensional microfluidic devices

    公开(公告)号:AU2009228091B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-05-21

    申请号:AU2009228091

    申请日:2009-03-27

    Abstract: Three-dimensional microfluidic devices including by a plurality of patterned porous, hydrophilic layers and a fluid-impermeable layer disposed between every two adjacent patterned porous, hydrophilic layers are described. Each patterned porous, hydrophilic layer has a fluid-impermeable barrier which substantially permeates the thickness of the porous, hydrophilic layer and defines boundaries of one or more hydrophilic regions within the patterned porous, hydrophilic layer. The fluid-impermeable layer has openings which are aligned with at least part of the hydrophilic region within at least one adjacent patterned porous, hydrophilic layer. Microfluidic assay device, microfluidic mixer, microfluidic flow control device are also described.

    Apparatus, systems, and methods for modular soft robots

    公开(公告)号:AU2013292508A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-02-05

    申请号:AU2013292508

    申请日:2013-07-18

    Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods for providing modular soft robots are disclosed. In particular, the disclosed modular soft robot can include a flexible actuator having a plurality of molded flexible units. Each molded flexible unit can include a mechanical connector configured to provide a physical coupling to another molded flexible unit, and the plurality of molded flexible units are arranged to form an embedded fluidic channel. The modular soft robot can also include an inlet coupled to the embedded fluidic channel, where the inlet is configured to receive pressurized or depressurized fluid to inflate or deflate a portion of the flexible actuator, thereby causing an actuation of the flexible actuator.

    Sistema y método para el suministro de fluidos

    公开(公告)号:ES2439225T3

    公开(公告)日:2014-01-22

    申请号:ES05722725

    申请日:2005-01-26

    Abstract: Un método que comprende: proporcionar un primer y un segundo fluidos mantenidos separados uno de otro mediante un tercer fluidoen un recipiente común, sellado, en donde el tercer fluido es sustancialmente inmiscible con el primer y segundofluidos, y en donde el primer, segundo y tercer fluidos se almacenan dentro del recipiente común, sellado duranteal menos un día; disponer el recipiente en comunicación de fluidos con un dispositivo que comprende un sitio de reacción;transferir el primer, tercer y segundo fluidos en serie desde el recipiente al sitio de reacción para llevar acabo una reacción química o bioquímica predeterminada mediante la aplicación de un vacío en un lado aguasabajo del sitio de reacción; y evitar el contacto entre el primer y el segundo fluidos, al menos hasta que los fluidos hayan sido aplicadosal sitio de reacción.

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