Engineering and Technology

Light-steered locomotion of muscle-like hydrogel by self-coordinated shape change and friction modulation

Q. L. Zhu, C. Du, et al.

This exciting research led by Qing Li Zhu and colleagues reveals a groundbreaking biomimetic soft robot crafted from hydrogel that responds to light to perform various movements including crawling and walking. This innovative approach opens new avenues for advanced soft robotics.

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Abstract

This paper reports on a biomimetic soft robot made from a hydrogel that can move in various ways using light. A muscle-like hydrogel is created and patterned to allow for controlled deformations. Light irradiation causes the hydrogel to change shape and friction, enabling crawling, walking, and turning movements. The study suggests this approach could lead to the development of advanced soft robots.

Publisher

Nature Communications

Published On

Oct 14, 2020

Authors

Qing Li Zhu, Cong Du, Yahao Dai, Matthias Daab, Marian Matejdes, Josef Breu, Wei Hong, Qiang Zheng, Zi Liang Wu

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