Soft Robotics
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A visually strong soft robotics project spanning simulation, fabrication, magnetic control, and motion validation.
Project Detail
Magnetic Field Assisted 3D Printing and Flexible Actuator Optimization
2024.06 - 2024.08Prof. Peng Zhao and Prof. Chengqian Zhang, ZJU
Keywords
Soft RoboticsCOMSOLArduino3D PrintingMagnetic Actuation
Overview
This project explored how structural parameters and magnetic field control affect the deformation and motion performance of magnetic-responsive flexible actuators.
My Contributions
- Designed grooved structure parameter experiments with SolidWorks.
- Used COMSOL to assist magnetic field simulation and experimental setup design.
- Quantitatively evaluated how length, width, and height ratios influenced actuator deformation angles.
- Programmed Arduino Mega to control a two-dimensional Helmholtz coil system.
- Achieved real-time adjustment of magnetic field intensity and direction from 0 to 50 mT.
- Optimized magnetic powder ratio and UV curing time through stereolithography-based 3D printing.
- Verified soft robot opening, rolling, and directional climbing motions.
Outcomes
- Completed an integrated workflow covering simulation, fabrication, control, and experimental validation.
- Gained experience in soft robotics, magnetic actuation, and material-process-structure coupling.
- Built a visually strong project suitable for future project images and demo clips.
Project Signal
A visually strong soft robotics project spanning simulation, fabrication, magnetic control, and motion validation.