Thursday, February 26, 2015

Brainstorming

Toolkit source: http://softroboticstoolkit.com/


- Master pump, control valves/release to components

Detection
- Embed sensors in material while casting

Motion Experiences
- Fiber-Reinforced actuators: contraction, flow experience
- SDM fingers: contraction, squeezing
- PneuNet Bending actuators: "stars" can simulate local squeezing/experience
- Dialectric Elastomers: temperature change via insulation between a heat source
- TakkTile Sensors: small pressure sensor, embed in soft components, e.g. assist in guidance

Development Priorities
- Ari flow control (pressure sensors, pump actuation, airflow couplings)
- Developing modes of feedback (active, passive)
- Sensing, incorporating into system

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