Contents
27 September 2017
Vol 2, Issue 10
Vol 2, Issue 10
Editorial
- New materials for next-generation robots
The next generation of robotics will require new materials, actuators, and fabrication processes.
Research Articles
- Robotic metamorphosis by origami exoskeletons
The shape and the functionality of a robot can be changed by using interchangeable self-folding origami exoskeletons.
- Control of molecular shuttles by designing electrical and mechanical properties of microtubules
Molecular shuttles can be autonomously sorted by designing electromechanical properties of microtubules.
- A biorobotic adhesive disc for underwater hitchhiking inspired by the remora suckerfish
A multimaterial biomimetic remora disc attaches to a variety of surfaces and enables underwater hitchhiking.
About The Cover
ONLINE COVER Biological Remora with the Bioinspired Robotic Disc. Remoras attach to a diverse array of marine animals using a highly modified dorsal fin that forms an adhesive disc. Wang et al. developed a multimaterial biomimetic disc that enables robust attachment and underwater hitchhiking to a variety of surfaces. This bioinspired adhesive technology may reduce transport and movement costs, increase mission durations for autonomous underwater vehicles, and enable underwater gripping applications. [CREDIT: LI WEN, YUEPING WANG, AND KLAUS STIEFEL]