US EditionPalm-sized robots build themselves and take their first steps immediately
- Scientists at the University of Edinburgh created palm-sized soft robots that walk immediately after 3D printing using a new desktop system called the Flex Printer.
- The team developed this low-cost system, costing under £400, to address prior barriers such as high expense, specialist expertise, and lack of standardized design processes in soft robotics.
- The robots are made solely of soft plastic, powered by air pressure, and require only a compressed air supply to function once printed, demonstrating the system’s user-friendly operation.
- Lead engineer Maks Gepner explained that mastering the printing process with these materials previously required several years, but their new platform now enables anyone to effortlessly create designs that were once unattainable.
- By making designs publicly available, the team aims to broaden access, encourage collaboration, and enable soft robotics to make a significant real-world impact across several industries.
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