Contents
19 July 2017
Vol 2, Issue 8
Vol 2, Issue 8
Focus
- Pollen tube navigation can inspire microrobot design
Plant pollen tube features, including directional control for cargo delivery, inspire microrobot design.
Research Articles
- A soft robot that navigates its environment through growth
A class of soft robot can substantially and rapidly increase length from its tip and steer to navigate its environment.
- Robot-driven downward pelvic pull to improve crouch gait in children with cerebral palsy
Robotic training of children with crouch gait improved posture and walking by enhancing muscle strength and coordination.
- Addressable wireless actuation for multijoint folding robots and devices
Addressable wireless folding for origami-based robots and devices does not require a battery.
About The Cover
ONLINE COVER From the Tip Leveraging the flexibility that is possible when using soft materials, Hawkes et al. used pneumatics to extend the tip of a robot over an extended distance. They inflated chambers on only one side of the robot to make it turn. An onboard camera connected to a feedback loop allowed the robot to track toward a distant light source. [CREDIT: LINDA A. CICERO/STANFORD NEWS SERVICE]