A facile fabricating method for smart soft robotic hand. Issue 1 (3rd November 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Du, Haiyang; Yao, Yongtao; Zhou, Xiaoli
• Is Part Of: Polymer engineering & science. Volume 63:Issue 1(2023)
• Page Start: 118
• Page End: 125
• Publication Date: 2022-11-03
• Subjects: load‐bearing capability -- polylactic acid -- rubber -- shape memory alloy -- smart soft robotic hand; Polymer engineering -- Periodicals; Polymers -- Periodicals; 668.9
• DOI: 10.1002/pen.26190
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0032-3888

Abstract

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. Abstract : Fabricating process of smart soft robotic hand.