Bioinspired soft robots for deep-sea exploration

Guorui Li (), Tuck-Whye Wong, Benjamin Shih, Chunyu Guo, Luwen Wang, Jiaqi Liu, Tao Wang, Xiaobo Liu, Jiayao Yan, Baosheng Wu, Fajun Yu, Yunsai Chen, Yiming Liang, Yaoting Xue, Chengjun Wang, Shunping He, Li Wen, Michael T. Tolley, A-Man Zhang, Cecilia Laschi and Tiefeng Li ()
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Guorui Li: Qingdao Innovation and Development Base, Harbin Engineering University
Tuck-Whye Wong: Zhejiang University
Benjamin Shih: Harvard University
Chunyu Guo: Qingdao Innovation and Development Base, Harbin Engineering University
Luwen Wang: Hangzhou City University
Jiaqi Liu: Beihang University
Tao Wang: Qingdao Innovation and Development Base, Harbin Engineering University
Xiaobo Liu: Qingdao Innovation and Development Base, Harbin Engineering University
Jiayao Yan: University of California
Baosheng Wu: Northwestern Polytechnical University
Fajun Yu: Qingdao Innovation and Development Base, Harbin Engineering University
Yunsai Chen: Qingdao Innovation and Development Base, Harbin Engineering University
Yiming Liang: Zhejiang Lab
Yaoting Xue: Zhejiang University
Chengjun Wang: Zhejiang University
Shunping He: Institute of Deep-Sea Science and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Li Wen: Beihang University
Michael T. Tolley: University of California
A-Man Zhang: Science and Technology on Underwater Vehicle Technology Laboratory, Harbin Engineering University
Cecilia Laschi: National University of Singapore
Tiefeng Li: Zhejiang University

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

Abstract: Abstract The deep ocean, Earth’s untouched expanse, presents immense challenges for exploration due to its extreme pressure, temperature, and darkness. Unlike traditional marine robots that require specialized metallic vessels for protection, deep-sea species thrive without such cumbersome pressure-resistant designs. Their pressure-adaptive forms, unique propulsion methods, and advanced senses have inspired innovation in designing lightweight, compact soft machines. This perspective addresses challenges, recent strides, and design strategies for bioinspired deep-sea soft robots. Drawing from abyssal life, it explores the actuation, sensing, power, and pressure resilience of multifunctional deep-sea soft robots, offering game-changing solutions for profound exploration and operation in harsh conditions.

Date: 2023
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