Origami mechanologic
Abstract
Autonomy separates robots from machines. Incorporating autonomy into soft robots is an outstanding challenge due to the mismatch between rigid electronics and the compliant bodies. In this work, we demonstrate origami as a platform for compliant mechanical logic, containing mechanical bits, logic gates, and signal transmission mechanisms that can supplement conventional electronic controls. Furthermore, these processes can be responsive to and programmed by the environment via the integration of adaptive materials. Thus, origami provides a framework in which sensing, computation, and reflexes can be seamlessly integrated into the compliant bodies of soft robotics.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Pub Defense Publication
- Publication Date
- Jun 18, 2018
- Source ID
- 10.1073/pnas.1805122115
Entities
People
- Andrew Gillman
- Benjamin Treml
- Philip R. Buskohl
- Richard A. Vaia
Organizations
- Air Force Office of Scientific Research
- Air Force Research Laboratory
- Air Force Research Laboratory Information Directorate