Soft Robotics: Increasing the Dimensionality of Soft Microstructures through Injection‐Induced Self‐Folding (Adv. Mater. 38/2018). Issue 38 (17th September 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ranzani, Tommaso; Russo, Sheila; Bartlett, Nicholas W.; Wehner, Michael; Wood, Robert J.
• Is Part Of: Advanced materials. Volume 30:Issue 38(2018)
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• Publication Date: 2018-09-17
• Subjects: advanced manufacturing -- microfluidics -- soft robotics; Materials -- Periodicals; Chemical vapor deposition -- Periodicals; 620.11
• DOI: 10.1002/adma.201870282
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0935-9648

Abstract

Abstract : In article number1802739, Tommaso Ranzani and co‐workers introduce a manufacturing method that combines multilayer soft lithography, precision laser micromachining, and injection‐induced self‐folding to establish a new paradigm for creating 3D soft microstructures and devices. To demonstrate the potential of this process, they present a 12‐layer soft robotic peacock spider with embedded microfluidic circuitry and actuatable features. Image credit: Second Bay Studios.