Breakthrough in Soft Robotics with 3D-Printed Mini-Actuators
Researchers at North Carolina State University have achieved a breakthrough in soft robotics with 3D-printed mini-actuators that offer precise control over small robots less than a millimeter thick. By combining multi-material 3D printing and shape memory polymers, the team has created miniature hydraulic actuators that enable intricate movements and shape changes in soft robots. This innovation has vast potential in fields like healthcare and advanced manufacturing, showcasing the power of 3D printing technologies in revolutionizing soft robotics.
New Study Shows Wearable Robotic Technology Offers Hope for Parkinson’s Disease Patients
Recent breakthroughs in medical technology have brought hope to individuals suffering from Parkinson’s disease. A new study published in Nature Medicine on 15th January 2024 reported a remarkable development in assisting a person with Parkinson’s disease to overcome freezing of…