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28 August 2019
Vol 4, Issue 33
Vol 4, Issue 33
Research Articles
- MXene artificial muscles based on ionically cross-linked Ti3C2Tx electrode for kinetic soft robotics
Ti3C2Tx MXene electrodes significantly enhanced actuation performance of ionic artificial muscles applied to soft robotic demonstrations.
- Soft phototactic swimmer based on self-sustained hydrogel oscillator
A self-sustained hydrogel oscillator, fueled by constant light, exhibits omnidirectional oscillation and powerful phototactic locomotion.
- Untethered soft robotic matter with passive control of shape morphing and propulsion
Untethered, soft robotic matter repeatedly self-morphs and propels in response to thermal stimuli via active hinges.
- A soft matter computer for soft robots
Conductive fluid receptors can be used to create soft matter computers that are suitable for the control of soft robots.
About The Cover
ONLINE COVER Soft Robotics Across Scales. Extensive research, from materials engineering to whole systems, is expanding the boundaries of robotics to create stretchy, flexible, touch-feedback electronics; advanced microelectromechanical systems; and shape-morphing and self-propelling devices. Umrao et al. designed Ti3C2Tx electrodes ionically cross-linked with PEDOT:PSS for high-performance air-working ionic soft actuators. The resulting actuators tolerated high bending strains, responded rapidly to electric signals, and remained durable after hours of use. They were used as artificial muscles in kinetic structures, such as this butterfly (mass of 310 grams). [CREDIT: Umrao et al./Science Robotics]
