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Self-morphing Soft Parallel-and-coplanar Electroadhesive Grippers Based on Laser-scribed Graphene Oxide Electrodes

  • Jianglong Guo*
  • , Djen Kuhnel
  • , Qiukai Qi
  • , Chaoqun Xiang
  • , Van Anh Ho
  • , Charl Faul
  • , Jonathan Rossiter
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • Harbin Institute of Technology
  • Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne
  • University of Bristol
  • Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology

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Abstract

Electroadhesion is a versatile and controllable adhesion mechanism that has been used extensively in robotics. Soft electroadhesion embodies electrostatic adhesion in soft materials and is required for shape-adaptive and safe grasping of curved objects and delicate materials. In this work, we present a soft electroadhesive fabrication method based on laser scribing graphene oxide on a silicone film, which is cost-effective, facile and green. The method can be used to generate complex electroadhesive patterns without molds or stencils. We then present a 2D finite element model to demonstrate the shape-changing behavior and electric field distributions of a dual-mode parallel dielectric elastomer actuation and coplanar electroadhesion structure. The soft electroadhesive fabrication method based on laser-scribed graphene oxide electrodes and its experimental characterization results, together with its shape-morphing simulation model are expected to enable the wider adoption of soft electroadhesion in future robotics.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2022 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems, IROS 2022
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages6900-6905
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781665479271
DOIs
StatePublished - 2022
Externally publishedYes
Event2022 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems, IROS 2022 - Kyoto, Japan
Duration: 23 Oct 202227 Oct 2022

Publication series

NameIEEE International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems
Volume2022-October
ISSN (Print)2153-0858
ISSN (Electronic)2153-0866

Conference

Conference2022 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems, IROS 2022
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityKyoto
Period23/10/2227/10/22

Keywords

  • graphene oxide
  • laser scribing
  • shape morphing
  • soft electroadhesion

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