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3D-printed photothermal-responsive shape-memory polymer for soft robotic applications

Kalyan Ghosh, Sohini Kar‐Narayan

Year
2024
Citations
13
Access
Open access

Abstract

In this work, a photocurable resin is formulated for masked stereolithography 3D printing of shape-memory polymers that results in 4D printed customized tools for soft robotics applications, in which actuation is demonstrated at near ambient temperatures as programmed by photothermal heating.

Keywords

Soft roboticsPhotothermal therapyShape-memory polymerMaterials scienceNanotechnologyRobotics3d printedSoft materialsPolymerArtificial intelligence

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