Feather star-inspired underwater robot gets 3D maneuverability from only two actuators
Feather star-inspired underwater robot gets 3D maneuverability from only two actuators
Researchers have developed an aquatic soft robot inspired by feather stars that can move in all three dimensions using only two actuators. The design utilizes mechanical intelligence to achieve efficient 3D maneuverability through three modes: jellyfish, fish, and rotor. The robot can explore underwater spaces, lift objects, and work collaboratively with other robots, with future plans to develop a fully wireless version.
The paper presents a soft robot inspired by feather stars that achieves 3D maneuverability using only two actuators, leveraging mechanical intelligence to reduce complexity. This design enables movement in all three dimensions through three distinct modes: jellyfish, fish, and rotor modes, offering potential for underwater exploration and object manipulation.
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