Title:
APPARATUS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR MODULAR SOFT ROBOTS
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2014/015146
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
Apparatus, systems, and methods for providing modular soft robots are disclosed. In particular, the disclosed modular soft robot can include a flexible actuator having a plurality of molded flexible units. Each molded flexible unit can include a mechanical connector configured to provide a physical coupling to another molded flexible unit, and the plurality of molded flexible units are arranged to form an embedded fluidic channel. The modular soft robot can also include an inlet coupled to the embedded fluidic channel, where the inlet is configured to receive pressurized or depressurized fluid to inflate or deflate a portion of the flexible actuator, thereby causing an actuation of the flexible actuator.
Inventors:
MORIN STEPHEN A (US)
KWOK SEN W (US)
SHEPHERD ROBERT F (US)
WHITESIDES GEORGE M (US)
KWOK SEN W (US)
SHEPHERD ROBERT F (US)
WHITESIDES GEORGE M (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2013/051092
Publication Date:
April 10, 2014
Filing Date:
July 18, 2013
Export Citation:
Assignee:
HARVARD COLLEGE (US)
International Classes:
B25J18/06
Domestic Patent References:
| WO1997026039A1 | 1997-07-24 |
Foreign References:
| EP1319845A2 | 2003-06-18 |
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
SCOZZAFAVA, Mary, Rose et al. (7 World Trade Center250 Greenwich Stree, New York NY, US)
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