3D‐printed biomimetic and bioinspired soft actuators
Abstract A major intent of scientific research is the replication of the behaviour observed in natural spaces. In robotics, these can be through biomimetic movements in devices and inspiration from diverse actions in nature, also known as bioinspired features. An interesting pathway enabling both fe...
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| author | Sonja S. Sparks Alejandro G. Obando Yizong Li Si Chen Shanshan Yao Kaiyan Qiu |
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| description | Abstract A major intent of scientific research is the replication of the behaviour observed in natural spaces. In robotics, these can be through biomimetic movements in devices and inspiration from diverse actions in nature, also known as bioinspired features. An interesting pathway enabling both features is the fabrication of soft actuators. Specifically, 3D‐printing has been explored as a potential approach for the development of biomimetic and bioinspired soft actuators. The extent of this method is highlighted through the large array of applications and techniques used to create these devices, as applications from the movement of fern trees to contraction in organs are explored. In this review, different 3D‐printing fabrication methods, materials, and types of soft actuators, and their respective applications are discussed in depth. Finally, the extent of their use for present operations and future technological advances are discussed. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-ddfdeae0b7a84da49e31762c0cb93e6f2025-08-20T02:58:22ZengWileyIET Cyber-systems and Robotics2631-63152024-12-0164n/an/a10.1049/csy2.700013D‐printed biomimetic and bioinspired soft actuatorsSonja S. Sparks0Alejandro G. Obando1Yizong Li2Si Chen3Shanshan Yao4Kaiyan Qiu5School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering Washington State University Pullman Washington USASchool of Mechanical and Materials Engineering Washington State University Pullman Washington USADepartment of Mechanical Engineering Stony Brook University Stony Brook New York USADepartment of Mechanical Engineering Stony Brook University Stony Brook New York USADepartment of Mechanical Engineering Stony Brook University Stony Brook New York USASchool of Mechanical and Materials Engineering Washington State University Pullman Washington USAAbstract A major intent of scientific research is the replication of the behaviour observed in natural spaces. In robotics, these can be through biomimetic movements in devices and inspiration from diverse actions in nature, also known as bioinspired features. An interesting pathway enabling both features is the fabrication of soft actuators. Specifically, 3D‐printing has been explored as a potential approach for the development of biomimetic and bioinspired soft actuators. The extent of this method is highlighted through the large array of applications and techniques used to create these devices, as applications from the movement of fern trees to contraction in organs are explored. In this review, different 3D‐printing fabrication methods, materials, and types of soft actuators, and their respective applications are discussed in depth. Finally, the extent of their use for present operations and future technological advances are discussed.https://doi.org/10.1049/csy2.70001bio‐inspired roboticspiezoelectric actuator (pea) |
| spellingShingle | Sonja S. Sparks Alejandro G. Obando Yizong Li Si Chen Shanshan Yao Kaiyan Qiu 3D‐printed biomimetic and bioinspired soft actuators IET Cyber-systems and Robotics bio‐inspired robotics piezoelectric actuator (pea) |
| title | 3D‐printed biomimetic and bioinspired soft actuators |
| title_full | 3D‐printed biomimetic and bioinspired soft actuators |
| title_fullStr | 3D‐printed biomimetic and bioinspired soft actuators |
| title_full_unstemmed | 3D‐printed biomimetic and bioinspired soft actuators |
| title_short | 3D‐printed biomimetic and bioinspired soft actuators |
| title_sort | 3d printed biomimetic and bioinspired soft actuators |
| topic | bio‐inspired robotics piezoelectric actuator (pea) |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1049/csy2.70001 |
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