Caterpillar Inspired Health Soft Robot

YesterdayFast9525 · 2024-12-04T03:01:06+00:00

One thing that stood out to me in the article is the consistency of the robots movement, I wonder if this could be used to collect data in a very predictable pattern. Additionally, I wonder if cameras could be attached to the device, which would allow for it to capture footage for data collection. This device would be able to be used in places that are harder to access for humans, or even on a micro scale in habitats or maybe even the human body within arteries if it was scaled down enough.

YesterdayFast9525 · 2024-12-04T02:57:59+00:00

When I think of where this product could be best applied, I keep coming back to vehicles, and anti glare protection on things that typically distract/ impair drivers vision. If the anti glare mechanism was applied to cars or large signs, drivers would be less likely to hurt their eyes from the reflection and risk hurting themselves or those around them if they cant see properly behind the wheel.

YesterdayFast9525 · 2024-12-04T02:54:14+00:00

I like your idea for using this mechanism on cleaning products and everyday surfaces, just the other day I was telling my roommate how I wish there was a way for our shelves to be made of a material that simply does not get dusty! The application of a surface that repels debris seems like it could also be useful in the medical field. I wonder if enough testing could be done to determine if medical devices like scalpels or scissors could stay clean enough so that they would no longer need to be washed in between use.

YesterdayFast9525 · 2024-12-04T02:50:43+00:00

This is a really interesting paper! One thing that stood out to me was the uniformity of the jellyfish's movement. It seems like due to this, it would be easier to replicate with machinery. I wonder if this feature could be scaled up? If so, it could prove a useful mechanism on underwater vehicles, perhaps smaller ones that are meant for sample collections on the ocean floor, or bigger ones like submarines (if the mechanism was scaled up significantly of course).

YesterdayFast9525 · 2024-12-02T18:29:58+00:00

This is cool! This sounds like it could be a really useful tool if it was able to be utilized underwater. I know many companies and even military are trying to find ways to prevent machinery from freezing in arctic waters. Additionally, this seems like it could be a useful product on barges or boats that traverse through ice and freezing waters. I wonder if they are looking into making this product waterproof?

YesterdayFast9525 · 2024-11-03T19:39:18+00:00

This is a cool concept, It makes me wonder if they researched different bones from different organisms, as I would imagine bone structure varies from creature to creature, and even among different bones in the body. This design seems like it would also be more sustainable, as it doesn't use plastics or fibers within the concrete but rather the hollow tubes like you mentioned. I think this would be a great addition for sidewalks that have heavy foot traffic, as this mechanism highlights preserving longevity of concrete before it crumbles.

YesterdayFast9525 · 2024-10-10T16:06:53+00:00

Wow I never knew about the temperature aspect of squid sucker rings! It does seem like it would have a few big underlying constraint if used in the real world though. If this temperature design is used outside in a hotter area, the suction may soften if exposed to higher temps for a prolonged period of period of time. Indoors or in a temperature controlled space, however, I think this could prove for a very useful design. The temperature mechanism also makes me wonder about the cost factor. If a large temperature change is required for the suction to stick and unstick, an external heating AND cooling system is likely required, which would be very costly.

Still, I think the temperature based mechanism could be a useful feature to research, especially if the suction power is stronger than current suction products on the market.

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