Class 11 : Soft Robotic

Soft Square

Technics

  • Flat pneumatic actuator

Material

  • Silicone Smooth-on SORTA-Clear™ 37
  • Air source (Mouth & syringe)
  • 4/6 mm air tube

Tools

  • Cup
  • Gloves
  • Wooden stick
  • Epilog Laser

Assignment Project Description

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

Inspirations & References

Flat Soft Actuators by XYZAidan



Silicone 1mm Applicator

To see the process of applying sheet silicone in more detail, click on the Class 9 : e-textiles-wearables2

1/cut the 1mm applicator with epilog laser

2/Pour silicone into 1mm Applicator
3/Let it dry 4 hours
4/Use Release Agent

5/Put the Acetate sheet
6/Pour second silicone layer
7/When it's dry, take off the soft actuator from the aplicator mould

8/Inflate with a pump

9/Inflate with air syringe

10/Inflate with mouse