Soft Actuator Lifting Weights (VIDEO)

University of Southern California

Caption

Assistant Professor Qiming Wang and his team created a 3D-printed rubber material that is able to repair itself after breaking. Here, the material was used for a soft robotic actuator that is able to lift a weight before and after being cut in half.

Credit

Kunhao Yu

Usage Restrictions

None

License

Licensed content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.