Review of Flexible Actuators Based on Intelligent Materials

Ma, Wenke; Li, Bingyang; Wu, Huaisong; Jiao, Zhiwei; Yu, Yi; Wang, Pengfei

doi:10.1007/s42423-021-00092-3

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“…Their flexibility allows them to adapt to different workpiece shapes and sizes. In the field of mechanical grippers, LCEs have been used to achieve complex movements and detailed control [ 6 , 7 , 146 ]. However, challenges such as preparation, stability, and standardization need to be addressed for wider practical applications.…”

Section: Soft End-effectormentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In recent years, significant progress has been made in developing and applying soft end-effectors, also known as soft grippers, due to advances in soft robotics, stretchable electronics, and materials science [ 7 , 8 ]. A bioinspired method has been proposed for the development of soft end-effectors, which have since found use in a variety of fields, such as hazardous operations, industrial applications [ 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 ], medical applications like rehabilitation robots [ 13 ] and surgical robots [ 14 , 15 , 16 ], and other areas where they can safely interact within an unstructured environment and deal with uncertain and dynamic tasks, thereby reducing damage to objects [ 17 , 18 ].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Perceptual Soft End-Effectors for Future Unmanned Agriculture

Ye,

Zhao,

Luo

et al. 2023

Sensors

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As consumers demand ever-higher quality standards for agricultural products, the inspection of such goods has become an integral component of the agricultural production process. Unfortunately, traditional testing methods necessitate the deployment of numerous bulky machines and cannot accurately determine the quality of produce prior to harvest. In recent years, with the advancement of soft robot technology, stretchable electronic technology, and material science, integrating flexible plant wearable sensors on soft end-effectors has been considered an attractive solution to these problems. This paper critically reviews soft end-effectors, selecting the appropriate drive mode according to the challenges and application scenarios in agriculture: electrically driven, fluid power, and smart material actuators. In addition, a presentation of various sensors installed on soft end-effectors specifically designed for agricultural applications is provided. These sensors include strain, temperature, humidity, and chemical sensors. Lastly, an in-depth analysis is conducted on the significance of implementing soft end-effectors in agriculture as well as the potential opportunities and challenges that will arise in the future.

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Section: Soft End-effectormentioning

confidence: 99%