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
Abstract:
Systems and methods for providing flexible robotic actuators are disclosed. Thanks to the concentrical positioning of a plurality of inflatable channels, the claimed soft robot is capable of providing a radial deflection motion. A method for operating the disclosed robotic systems is also disclosed.
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
Abstract:
Systems and methods for providing flexible robotic actuators are disclosed. Thanks to the concentrical positioning of a plurality of inflatable channels, the claimed soft robot is capable of providing a radial deflection motion. A method for operating the disclosed robotic systems is also disclosed.
Abstract:
Systems and methods for providing flexible robotic actuators are disclosed. Thanks to the concentrical positioning of a plurality of inflatable channels, the claimed soft robot is capable of providing a radial deflection motion. A method for operating the disclosed robotic systems is also disclosed.