研究目的
To design a hybrid tensegrity robot that combines the advantages of both hard and soft materials, mimicking the musculoskeletal system of animals, to achieve high deformability, load capacity, and light-powered multidirectional locomotion.
研究成果
The hybrid tensegrity robot demonstrates high deformability, load capacity, and precise light-powered locomotion on various terrains. Its design combines the advantages of soft and hard materials, offering excellent resilience, deployability, and impact-mitigation capability. The robot represents a significant advancement in robotics, with potential applications in space exploration, rescue operations, and other fields requiring high adaptability and load capacity.
研究不足
The study does not address the optimization of the robot's moving speed or the exploration of other functionalities such as light-powered gripping and manipulation. The performance on more complex terrains or under varying environmental conditions is not fully explored.
1：Experimental Design and Method Selection:
The study employs a hybrid tensegrity robot design combining stiff plexiglass rods as compressive struts and liquid crystal elastomer–carbon nanotube (LCE–CNT) composite fibers as tensional cables. The LCE–CNT composites serve as artificial muscles, enabling light-powered deformation.
2：Sample Selection and Data Sources:
The robot's design is inspired by the musculoskeletal system of animals, utilizing LCE–CNT composite fibers for their large and reversible light-actuated deformation properties.
3：List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
Stiff plexiglass rods and LCE–CNT composite fibers are used. Near-infrared (NIR) laser is employed for light actuation.
4：Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
The robot's locomotion is tested under NIR laser irradiation, with its deformation and rolling pathways analyzed. The robot's performance is evaluated on various terrains and under different loading conditions.
5：Data Analysis Methods:
The mechanical properties of the LCE–CNT fibers are analyzed, and the robot's locomotion is studied through theoretical analysis and experimental measurements.
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