Soft Stepper: the Baseline

In order to build the Soft Stepper, we were required to design another generation of actuators. Imbued in this version is the sum of our experiences (read: failures) of previous generations. And this time, we got it right!

This generation is short and has relatively shallow cavities like generations 2 and 3, but has larger, divided cells like those of generation 1. The result is a functional mix of stability and flexibility. 

Additionally, in order to allow us to continue using the chassis, the newly created mould has a cross section identical to those of generations 2 and 3. 

The final Soft Stepper walks slowly but surely. Demo video to follow!