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Formal | Soft Actuated Material: Exploration of a programmable composite I began my search at the EBSCOHost database witih the search “soft robotics.” I eventually came to this paper which focuses on using soft materials for construction and architecture. The paper goes into deep detail about streamlining the process between design and construction. I think
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Conference Paper | A five-way directional soft valve with a case study: a starfish like soft robot This paper describes the process of developing and creating a new soft valve by using new fabrication and actuation methods. The paper demonstrates the capabilities of the new valve by creating a starfish soft robot with independent motion
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Source | Fast-moving soft electronic fish My journey began with a paper from the Spring ’21 bibliography. This paper discusses the various technologies used to create a self-powered soft fish that is able to move quickly and work in various environments. Li, Tiefeng, Guorui Li, Yiming Liang, Tingyu Cheng, Jing Dai, Xuxu Yang, Bangyuan Liu,
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Survey Paper | Soft Robots in Space: A Perspective for Soft Robotics The paper presents a caterpillar inspired design that demonstrates the benefits of soft robotics in space due to the technology’s relatively safety, versatility, and gravitational independence. Trimmer, Barry, Huai-Ti Lin, and Leisk. “Soft Robots in Space: A Perspective for Soft Robotics.” Acta Futura
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