August 21, 2012
The soft robot glowing through the process of chemiluminescence. (Image via S. Morin, Harvard University)
This soft, camouflaging robot comprises tiny channels embedded inside of silicon rubber, which allows it to move and change color. The device has two different channels. One for movement that is pressurized and inflated with air and another for color-changing capabilities filled with temperature-controlled colored solutions. The color layers developed are flexible and stretchable to allow them to work with soft robots. The lightweight robot requires no power equipment once filled and does not even need a lot of fluid to produce vivid coloration.
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