Self-powered soft robot in the Mariana Trench
文献类型:期刊论文
作者 | Li, Guorui1,2,3; Chen, Xiangping3,4; Zhou, Fanghao3,5,6; Liang, Yiming2; Xiao, Youhua5; Cao, Xunuo4,7; Zhang, Zhen4; Zhang, Mingqi1,4; Wu, Baosheng8; Yin, Shunyu3,4 |
刊名 | NATURE |
出版日期 | 2021-03-04 |
卷号 | 591期号:7848页码:66-+ |
ISSN号 | 0028-0836 |
DOI | 10.1038/s41586-020-03153-z |
英文摘要 | The deep sea remains the largest unknown territory on Earth because it is so difficult to explore(1-4). Owing to the extremely high pressure in the deep sea, rigid vessels(5-7) and pressure-compensation systems(8-10) are typically required to protect mechatronic systems. However, deep-sea creatures that lack bulky or heavy pressure-tolerant systems can thrive at extreme depths(11-17). Here, inspired by the structure of a deep-sea snailfish(15), we develop an untethered soft robot for deep-sea exploration, with onboard power, control and actuation protected from pressure by integrating electronics in a silicone matrix. This self-powered robot eliminates the requirement for any rigid vessel. To reduce shear stress at the interfaces between electronic components, we decentralize the electronics by increasing the distance between components or separating them from the printed circuit board. Careful design of the dielectric elastomer material used for the robot's flapping fins allowed the robot to be actuated successfully in a field test in the Mariana Trench down to a depth of 10,900 metres and to swim freely in the South China Sea at a depth of 3,224 metres. We validate the pressure resilience of the electronic components and soft actuators through systematic experiments and theoretical analyses. Our work highlights the potential of designing soft, lightweight devices for use in extreme conditions. A free-swimming soft robot inspired by deep-sea creatures, with artificial muscle, power and control electronics spread across a polymer matrix, successfully adapts to high pressure and operates in the deep ocean. |
WOS研究方向 | Science & Technology - Other Topics |
语种 | 英语 |
出版者 | NATURE RESEARCH |
WOS记录号 | WOS:000630931100001 |
版本 | 出版稿 |
源URL | [http://ir.idsse.ac.cn/handle/183446/8575] |
专题 | 研究生部 深海科学研究部_深海生物学研究室_深海鱼类物种与基因组多样性的研究 |
通讯作者 | Li, Tiefeng |
作者单位 | 1.Zhejiang Univ, State Key Lab Fluid Power & Mechatron Syst, Hangzhou, Peoples R China 2.Zhejiang Lab, Hangzhou, Peoples R China 3.Zhejiang Univ, Dept Engn Mech, Ctr Xmech, Hangzhou, Peoples R China 4.Zhejiang Univ, Key Lab Soft Machines & Smart Devices Zhejiang Pr, Hangzhou, Peoples R China 5.Zhejiang Univ, State Key Lab Chem Engn, Hangzhou, Peoples R China 6.Zhejiang Univ, Inst Proc Equipment, Coll Energy Engn, Hangzhou, Peoples R China 7.Zhejiang Univ, Ocean Coll, Zhoushan, Peoples R China 8.Chinese Acad Sci, Inst Deep Sea Sci & Engn, Sanya, Peoples R China 9.Natl Univ Def Technol, Coll Mechatron Engn & Automat, Changsha, Peoples R China 10.Shanghai Ocean Univ, Shanghai Engn Res Ctr Hadal Sci & Technol, Shanghai, Peoples R China |
推荐引用方式 GB/T 7714 | Li, Guorui,Chen, Xiangping,Zhou, Fanghao,et al. Self-powered soft robot in the Mariana Trench[J]. NATURE,2021,591(7848):66-+. |
APA | Li, Guorui.,Chen, Xiangping.,Zhou, Fanghao.,Liang, Yiming.,Xiao, Youhua.,...&Yang, Wei.(2021).Self-powered soft robot in the Mariana Trench.NATURE,591(7848),66-+. |
MLA | Li, Guorui,et al."Self-powered soft robot in the Mariana Trench".NATURE 591.7848(2021):66-+. |
入库方式: OAI收割
来源:深海科学与工程研究所
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