Plug & play origami modules with all-purpose deformation modes

Chao Zhang, Zhuang Zhang, Yun Peng, Yanlin Zhang, Siqi An, Yunjie Wang, Zirui Zhai, Yan Xu () and Hanqing Jiang ()
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Chao Zhang: Westlake University
Zhuang Zhang: Westlake University
Yun Peng: Dongguan University of Technology
Yanlin Zhang: Westlake University
Siqi An: Westlake University
Yunjie Wang: Westlake University
Zirui Zhai: Arizona State University
Yan Xu: Zhejiang University
Hanqing Jiang: Westlake University

Nature Communications, 2023, vol. 14, issue 1, 1-10

Abstract: Abstract Three basic deformation modes of an object (bending, twisting, and contraction/extension) along with their various combinations and delicate controls lead to diverse locomotion. As a result, seeking mechanisms to achieve simple to complex deformation modes in a controllable manner is a focal point in related engineering fields. Here, a pneumatic-driven, origami-based deformation unit that offers all-purpose deformation modes, namely, three decoupled basic motion types and four combinations of these three basic types, with seven distinct motion modes in total through one origami module, was created and precisely controlled through various pressurization schemes. These all-purpose origami-based modules can be readily assembled as needed, even during operation, which enables plug-and-play characteristics. These origami modules with all-purpose deformation modes offer unprecedented opportunities for soft robots in performing complex tasks, which were successfully demonstrated in this work.

Date: 2023
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