Open AccessCombining Locomotion and Grasping Functionalities in Soft Robots
Author(s) -
Yin Alexander,
Lin Hung-Ching,
Thelen Joanna,
Mahner Benjamin,
Ranzani Tommaso
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
advanced intelligent systems
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2640-4567
DOI - 10.1002/aisy.201970082
Subject(s) - robot , soft robotics , robot locomotion , computer science , simulation , engineering , artificial intelligence , mobile robot , robot control
Locomotion and Grasping In article number 1900089 , Alexander Yin and co‐workers present a soft robotic platform by which both grasping and locomotion capabilities are achieved. Using a combination of pneumatic legged actuation and stabilizing acrylic bone structure, the robot is able to move, grip, and sustain significant payloads as compared to its own body weight.