Soft Electromagnetic Actuators: Miniature Soft Electromagnetic Actuators for Robotic Applications (Adv. Funct. Mater. 18/2018)

Abstract

Yon Visell and co‐workers describe miniature soft electromagnetic actuators for applications in robotics. The devices, presented in article number https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.201800244, are based on fine helical inductors fabricated from silicone polymer colloids, eutectic Gallium Indium alloy, and magnetic (NdFeB) powder. Intrinsically deformable actuators are demonstrated for high frequency motion control, including a tactile display and a miniature soft robotic gripper.

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