Estimating Joint Configuration for Soft Robots

Authors

Jacob Olson, Brigham Young University
Dr. Marc Killpack, Brigham Young University

Keywords

joint configuration, soft robots

College

Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology

Department

Mechanical Engineering

Abstract

Soft robotics are still a relatively new technology. As seen in Figure 1, they are made entirely from compliant materials that use pressurized fluid for both structure and actuation. These robots have great potential in the world of robotics. Soft robots can excel in many areas where rigid robots fall short due to their incredible compliance and low inertia. As soft robotic technologies develop, robots will be much less limited in the scope of what they can do without risk of human injury. They will be able to do tasks working more closely with humans in current industries, and be able to enter new industries.

Recommended Citation

Olson, Jacob and Killpack, Dr. Marc (2018) "Estimating Joint Configuration for Soft Robots," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2018: Iss. 1, Article 23.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2018/iss1/23