actuators

Schematic structure and finite element analysis of the programmable liquid metal photothermal actuator. Credit: Li Xiaofei A research team…

Soft pneumatic glove rehabilitation system with HPAs for assisting activities of daily living. Credit: IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation…

A) Biodegradable, edible, morphing hydraulic actuators are fabricated using a biologically-sourced ink using FRESH printing. B,C) Individual actuators have been…

The fabrication of the origami backbone. Credit: Jin et al Bio-inspired robots, robotic systems that emulate the appearance, movements,…

Samsung Electronics has revealed an ambitious augmented reality/virtual reality (AR/VR) project that leverages compact artificial muscle actuators to enable fast image focus in AR/VR and tactile feedback for VR controllers, media reports…

An extra node (yellow) that pops in or out if a certain amount of negative or positive pressure is supplied gives this origami-inspired building block bistability. By…

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Every 30 seconds, a leg is amputated somewhere in the world due to diabetes. These patients often suffer from neuropathy, a loss of sensation in the lower extremities, and are therefore unable to detect damage resulting from an ill-fitting…

Rapid construction of underwater structures. Credit: Science (2022). DOI: 10.1126/science.abm7862 A team of researchers at Seoul National…

December 17, 2021 feature…