{"id":148085,"date":"2025-06-08T06:56:42","date_gmt":"2025-06-08T06:56:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/like-a-serpent-in-cracks-this-kirigami-soft-robot-captivates-researchers-with-its-remarkable-flexibility-teknomers\/"},"modified":"2025-06-08T06:56:44","modified_gmt":"2025-06-08T06:56:44","slug":"like-a-serpent-in-cracks-this-kirigami-soft-robot-captivates-researchers-with-its-remarkable-flexibility-teknomers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/like-a-serpent-in-cracks-this-kirigami-soft-robot-captivates-researchers-with-its-remarkable-flexibility-teknomers\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;Like a serpent in cracks, this kirigami soft robot captivates researchers with its remarkable flexibility.&#8221; Teknomers."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>EN BREF<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>\ud83d\udc0d The soft robot mimics the movements of \u00a0worms\u00a0 and \u00a0snakes\u00a0 for efficient locomotion.<\/li>\n<li>The \u00a0kirigami skin\u00a0 technology allows the robot to create \u00a0asymmetric friction\u00a0, facilitating its motion.<\/li>\n<li>\ud83e\udd16 Equipped with proximity sensors, the robot can navigate through \u00a0complex environments\u00a0 with precision.<\/li>\n<li>Potential applications include \u00a0search and rescue operations\u00a0 and the inspection of difficult-to-reach areas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Recent technological advancements continue to push the limits of what is possible, and the development of a soft robot inspired by nature is a perfect example. This robot, designed by a team of researchers from the University of Southern Denmark, imitates the movement of legless animals such as snakes and worms. Thanks to its innovative \u00a0kirigami skin\u00a0 and inflatable soft actuators, this robot can move with impressive agility through complex environments. This project promises diverse and vital applications in fields ranging from autonomous exploration to rescue operations in hazardous environments.<\/p>\n<h2>A Soft Robot Inspired by Nature<\/h2>\n<p>The robot developed by the Danish research team utilizes a combination of inflatable soft actuators and a kirigami skin to move. <i>This design draws direct inspiration from animals like earthworms, which use tiny appendages on their skin to propel themselves<\/i>. The robot utilizes a phenomenon known as \u00a0anisotropic anchoring\u00a0, allowing it to create asymmetric friction, thereby facilitating motion. The actuators, arranged antagonistically, simulate the traction exerted by these appendages. By sequentially inflating air chambers, the robot can perform linear movements and rotations due to its asymmetric gaits.<\/p>\n<p>To navigate efficiently, the robot is equipped with proximity sensors that analyze its environment. An \u00a0human-machine interface (HMI)\u00a0 enables an operator to control the robot in real time, adjusting its movements as necessary. <strong>This adaptability illustrates the tremendous potential of this robot for a multitude of practical applications<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"aVHohsBScH\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hellobiz.fr\/2025\/06\/03\/ils-changent-de-forme-comme-dans-terminator-ces-mini-robots-reels-affolent-les-chercheurs-en-robotique\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cThey change shape like in Terminator\u201d: these real mini-robots are astonishing robotics researchers<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2>Potential Applications Beyond the Laboratory<\/h2>\n<p>The robot has exhibited remarkable ability to maneuver on rough substrates and navigate around solid obstacles, paving the way for its use in unpredictable environments. <i>One essential feature of this robot is its mechanical compliance, allowing it to deform under pressure instead of breaking<\/i>. This flexibility is crucial for navigation in collapsed buildings or narrow pipes.<\/p>\n<p>The potential applications of this technology are vast. The robot could revolutionize \u00a0search and rescue operations\u00a0 by accessing areas that are inaccessible through traditional methods. Additionally, it could be employed to explore confined spaces, monitor difficult environments, or inspect hard-to-reach industrial spaces. Future versions of this robot might incorporate autonomous decision-making or AI-guided navigation, reducing the need for human oversight.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"U4UiHflk6M\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hellobiz.fr\/2025\/05\/31\/ce-robot-dirige-deja-des-usines-atlas-la-machine-humanoide-qui-redefinit-le-futur-industriel-chez-hyundai\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cThis robot already manages factories\u201d: Atlas, the humanoid machine that redefines industrial futures at Hyundai<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2>Performance and Efficiency of the Robot<\/h2>\n<p>Despite its small size, the robot is surprisingly fast, reaching a speed of \u00a011.09 millimeters per second\u00a0, which is close to the speed of an average earthworm. This performance is particularly impressive given the challenges associated with moving through complex environments. <strong>The robot&#8217;s ability to navigate accurately in congested settings underscores its potential for critical missions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>One of the experiments conducted by researchers showed that the robot could maneuver through an obstacle course with ease, demonstrating its capability to turn in place with a tight turning radius. <i>These performances highlight the ingenuity of the design and the precision of the technology employed<\/i>.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"f2WYsNWJSD\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hellobiz.fr\/2025\/03\/15\/voici-comment-les-startups-explosent-leur-visibilite-sur-les-reseaux-la-methode-dacheter-des-fans-com-que-les-experts-veulent-garder-secrete\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Here\u2019s how startups explode their visibility on networks: the method from Acheter-des-Fans.com that experts want to keep secret<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2>Future Perspectives and Possible Innovations<\/h2>\n<p>The ongoing development of this technology could see the integration of new features, such as artificial intelligence for enhanced autonomy. <i>The potential to incorporate \u00a0pathfinding algorithms\u00a0 could transform the robot into an even more valuable tool<\/i>.<\/p>\n<p>Researchers are also considering enhancements that could increase the robot&#8217;s robustness and efficiency in even more extreme conditions. With the support of the scientific and technological community, this robot could serve as a model for the next generation of bio-inspired robots, paving the way to even more exciting discoveries and innovations.<\/p>\n<p>As research on this soft robot inspired by nature continues, what other innovative applications could emerge from this fascinating technology?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/category\/general\/\" rel=\"dofollow\">General News &#8211; 2<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>EN BREF \ud83d\udc0d The soft robot mimics the movements of \u00a0worms\u00a0 and \u00a0snakes\u00a0 for efficient locomotion. The \u00a0kirigami skin\u00a0 technology allows the robot to create \u00a0asymmetric friction\u00a0, facilitating its motion. \ud83e\udd16 Equipped with proximity sensors, the robot can navigate through \u00a0complex environments\u00a0 with precision. Potential applications include \u00a0search and rescue operations\u00a0 and the inspection of [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":148086,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[23832],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-148085","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-finance"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/148085","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=148085"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/148085\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/148086"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=148085"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=148085"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=148085"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}