Abstract:In this paper, we present a bioinspired design for a cat-paw-inspired tree-climbing robot gripper using a combination of soft and hard design. We draw lessons from the cat's tree-climbing action and the structural function of the cat's paw and extract and focus on the key features: the structure of the paw's skeleton, the unique structure of the end claw provides the grip ability, and the stability and friction provided by the soft tissues of the meat pad. In view of the excellent tree-climbing ability of cats… Show more
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