Liu, J., Chen, X., Lahondes, Q. et al. (3 more authors) (2022) Origami robot self-folding by magnetic induction. In: 2022 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS). 2022 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS), 23-27 Oct 2022, Kyoto, Japan. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) , pp. 2519-2525. ISBN 978-1-6654-7928-8
Abstract
Inspired by the traditional art of paper folding, origami, autonomous production of 3D structures from 2D sheets can be achieved by the implementation of self-folding techniques. One technique to achieve such transformation is the usage of thermo-responsive smart materials such as self-folding polymeric films, which can be controlled by heat to shrink. Achieving remote self-folding with a practical approach remains a major challenge due to the requirement for specific environments, or having to accompany electronics on origami, which limits the complexity of the origami design. In this paper, we present a wireless method to trigger the thermo-responsive self-folding process of the origami robots through magnetic induction. The proposed method is applicable for all electrically conductive materials and can wirelessly fold a mobile origami robot with a size of 32 × 30 mm2. This method eliminates the need for inclusion of electronics on the origami or usage of complicated trigger methods and environmental conditions, allowing the robot to fold in a wider range of applications such as in constrained spaces.
Metadata
Item Type: | Proceedings Paper |
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Authors/Creators: |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2022 IEEE |
Keywords: | Wireless communication; Heating systems; Three-dimensional displays; Art; Films; Production; Complexity theory |
Dates: |
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Institution: | The University of Sheffield |
Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Engineering (Sheffield) > Department of Automatic Control and Systems Engineering (Sheffield) |
Funding Information: | Funder Grant number ENGINEERING AND PHYSICAL SCIENCE RESEARCH COUNCIL EP/S021035/1 |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Sheffield |
Date Deposited: | 09 Aug 2024 11:07 |
Last Modified: | 09 Aug 2024 11:07 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.1109/iros47612.2022.9981604 |
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Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:215829 |