A Flexible, Architected Soft Robotic Actuator for Motorized Extensional Motion
Taekyoung Kim,
Pranav Kaarthik,
Ryan L. Truby
Abstract:To advance the design space of electrically‐driven soft actuators, a flexible, architected soft robotic actuator is presented for motor‐driven extensional motion. The actuator comprises a 3D printed, cylindrical handed shearing auxetic (HSA) structure and a deformable, internal rubber bellows shaft. The actuator linearly extends upon applying torque from a servo motor; the rubber bellows shaft is stretchable but resistant to torsional deflection, allowing it to transmit torque from the servo motor to the other… Show more
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