Using a novel design inspired by the Japanese art of paper cutting, researchers have developed gentle yet strong robotic grippers that can fold clothes, grasp a drop of water and ultrathin microfibers, lift 16,000 times their own weight, and turn the pages of a book. The device has a wide range of potential applications, from prosthetics to minimally invasive surgery and deep-sea exploration.Continue ReadingCategory: Robotics, TechnologyTags: Robotic, Soft Robotics, North Carolina State University
Kirigami-inspired robotic grippers combine strength & a delicate touch
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