Encoding tissue mechanics in silicone.

Sheiko, Sergei S; Everhart, Matthew H; Dobrynin, Andrey V; Vatankhah-Varnosfaderani, Mohammad · Sci Robot · 2018

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

By controlling polymer-network architecture, we outline a roadmap for the creation of tissue-like materials to extend the performance of soft robots to harsh environments.