Jeonbuk National University, KAIST researchers develop soft robot
A joint research team from Jeonbuk National University and the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) has developed an ionic soft robot called the Ionograsper that can detect nearby objects and grasp them in response to light. The findings were published in the international journal Advanced Materials, and the paper was selected as a cover article. The study is titled “A…
Researchers from Jeonbuk National University and KAIST have collaborated to create a soft robot known as the Ionograsper. This innovative robot, described in a study published in the prestigious journal Advanced Materials, possesses the unique ability to detect nearby objects and grasp them using light as a trigger. The research, led by Kim Yong-min from Jeonbuk National University's School of Chemical Engineering and Moon Hong-chul from KAIST's Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, is a testament to the potential of multifunctional robotics.
The key breakthrough in this development is the creation of a single, versatile soft material that functions both as a sensor and an artificial muscle. The Ionograsper can be activated by a brief exposure to low-intensity ultraviolet light, and it maintains its deformed shape for over 10 minutes after the light source is turned off, all without the need for additional energy input.
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