Using Explosions to Power a Soft Robot

Abstract

Wie man einem Roboter auf die Sprünge hilft: Mithilfe chemischer Hochtemperaturreaktionen gelingt es, einen weichen Roboter aus Siliconelastomeren in Gang zu setzen. Computergesteuerte Funken lösen die Verbrennung von vorgemischtem O2 und CH4 im Roboter aus. Die Explosionen setzen die pneumatischen Kanäle des Roboters unter Druck und bringen ihn zum springen (siehe Bild). As a service to our authors and readers, this journal provides supporting information supplied by the authors. Such materials are peer reviewed and may be re-organized for online delivery, but are not copy-edited or typeset. Technical support issues arising from supporting information (other than missing files) should be addressed to the authors. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.