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A facile fabricating method for smart soft robotic hand

  • Haiyang Du*
  • , Yongtao Yao
  • , Xiaoli Zhou
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • Hebei University of Engineering

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Abstract

A facile fabricating method was proposed for a smart soft robotic hand (SSRH) composed of shape memory alloy (SMA) wires, stainless-steel springs, and silicon rubber matrix by one-step curing technology. The SMA wires were embedded into a flexible matrix by pouring silicon rubber into a 3D-printed hand-like polylactic acid mold. The good demoulding property was verified after curing at room temperature for 6 h. In addition, the reversible bending behaviors of SSRH were demonstrated by Joule heating actuation. Moreover, the high load-bearing capability was evaluated by suspending the weight experiment. All the results can provide a new guide for soft robotic hands in future medicinal applications.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)118-125
Number of pages8
JournalPolymer Engineering and Science
Volume63
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 2023

Keywords

  • load-bearing capability
  • polylactic acid
  • rubber
  • shape memory alloy
  • smart soft robotic hand

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