Class 11 : Soft Robotic

Soft Chambers

Technics

Material

  • Silicone Smooth-on SORTA-Clear™ 37
  • Silicone Smooth-on Ecoflex™ 00-30

Tools

  • Air source (Mouth, syringe, pump and air compressor )
  • 4/6 mm air tube

Assignment Project Description

* Level BASIC: Pneumatic wrist brace * Level Intermediate: Soft Gripper * Level Advanced : Pneumatic, digitally controlled system

Inspirations & References

Chamber Mold (top and bottom parts)and Bottom Layer Mold files




3D Print mold chamber and bottom layer mold

Pour silicone into mold chamber

Pour silicone into bottom layer mold
let dry for 4 hours
Put the piece of fabric
Pour a second Silicon layer on fabric

Put the soft chamber onto bottom layer with fabric

observe

Actuate