2 papers
cs.RO2025
Pellet-based 3D Printing of Soft Thermoplastic Elastomeric Membranes for Soft Robotic Applications
Nick Willemstein, Mohammad Ebrahim Imanian, Herman van der Kooij +1
Additive Manufacturing (AM) is a promising solution for handling the complexity of fabricating soft robots. However, the AM of hyperelastic materials is still challenging with a li…
cs.RO2024
From Problem to Solution: Bio-inspired 3D Printing for Bonding Soft and Rigid Materials via Underextrusions
Arman Goshtasbi, Luca Grignaffini, Ali Sadeghi
Vertebrate animals benefit from a combination of rigidity for structural support and softness for adaptation. Similarly, integrating rigidity and softness can enhance the versatili…