Soft Robotics - Exploring the Future of Artificial Reproduction and Microengineered Movement
Fouad Sabry
Editorial: One Billion Knowledgeable
Sinopsis
Soft robotics-Introduces the fundamental concepts of soft robotics, highlighting its potential to revolutionize various industries by mimicking biological systems Actuator-Explores the role of actuators in soft robotics, essential components that enable robots to move and interact with their environments Electroactive polymer-Examines electroactive polymers, materials that change shape when stimulated by electricity, a key innovation for soft robotics Liquidcrystal polymer-Focuses on liquidcrystal polymers, offering a deep dive into their unique properties and applications in creating flexible, responsive robotic systems Dielectric elastomers-Investigates dielectric elastomers, which provide the necessary flexibility and responsiveness for creating soft, adaptable robots Adaptable robotics-Discusses the importance of adaptable robots that can change their form and function in response to external conditions, enhancing versatility Stretchable electronics-Covers stretchable electronics, a breakthrough in integrating electronics into soft robots, enabling them to remain functional despite deformation Haptic perception-Explores how haptic perception is integrated into soft robots, allowing them to sense and respond to physical touch in ways that enhance interaction Robotics-Provides a broader look at robotics, connecting soft robotics with traditional robotic systems and showcasing their combined potential Ferroelectric polymer-Highlights the role of ferroelectric polymers in soft robotics, particularly in applications requiring precise, responsive movements Tactile sensor-Details the development of tactile sensors that enhance the sensory capabilities of soft robots, crucial for delicate tasks Robotic sensing-Explores robotic sensing technologies that enable soft robots to perceive and react to their environment, mimicking humanlike sensory perception Artificial muscle-Focuses on artificial muscles that mimic the function of biological muscles, allowing robots to perform complex movements with ease Electronic skin-Investigates the development of electronic skin, a material that gives robots the ability to sense touch, pressure, and temperature Projection microstereolithography-Discusses projection microstereolithography, a 3D printing technology that plays a critical role in fabricating soft robotic components Liquid crystalline elastomer-Provides insight into liquid crystalline elastomers, materials with unique properties that are key to creating responsive soft robots Stéphanie P. Lacour-A chapter dedicated to Stéphanie P. Lacour, a leading researcher whose work in soft robotics has paved the way for many innovations in the field Continuum robot-Explores the design and function of continuum robots, which offer flexibility and adaptability by using soft, continuous structures Mohsen Shahinpoor-Focuses on Mohsen Shahinpoor, a pioneer in the field of soft robotics, whose research has greatly influenced the development of artificial muscles and actuators Peristaltic robot-Delves into peristaltic robots, inspired by biological systems, that utilize fluiddriven motion for tasks requiring precision and flexibility Soft exoskeleton-Concludes with an examination of soft exoskeletons, wearable robotic systems that enhance human strength and mobility, showing the humanrobot collaboration potential
Disponible desde: 23/03/2025.
Longitud de impresión: 244 páginas.
