No Electronics required for Soft Oscillating Robots
“We wanted to design a soft system that could perform realistic tasks while being fully self-contained”
Noah Kohls, Ph.D. ME 2024, and Ellen Yi Chen Mazumdar, assistant professor in the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering published a paper that describes the development of a self regulating soft electromagnetic oscillator.
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Inspired by the peristaltic motion of earthworms, the researchers developed soft linear and rotary actuators capable of producing complex motion through a combination of silicone structures, custom-compliant magnets, and liquid metal conductors. These actuators can perform various tasks, including driving a robotic car, running a fan, actuating a pump, and propelling underwater while remaining flexible and deformable.
“My goal was to create a soft, power-efficient, and self-contained system capable of complex locomotion and autonomous operation, ideal for applications in robotics, haptics, and medical devices,” said Kohls.
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