Robotic Skin for Tiny Robots
Researchers have developed a soft robotic skin that enables tiny robots to navigate complex and fragile environments.
The skin features a thin layer of liquid crystal elastomer actuators, allowing the robot to be steered by controlling pressure and temperature.
- Navigated a model of human arteries
- Navigated a model of a jet engine interior
“Our work represents a step toward small, steerable, soft vine robots for applications in delicate and constrained environments,”
The research team is publishing their results in the journal Science Advances.
Author's summary: Tiny robots can now navigate complex environments.
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