In the automation, particularly in the healthcare industry, there has been a recent problem with handling soft and delicate objects. Soft robotics offers solution to this problem. Soft materials that adapt to their surroundings are used, and their method of use can be adjusted. Although many useful studies have been conducted in the soft robotics. In this bachelor thesis, we reviewed the basics of soft robotics and their functionality. We then used a computer program to crete a basic model and tested it's behavior through simulations. After successfully printed model, we reinforced the model and further protected it with a mold. We experimentally compared the compressive force measurements and certaing angles with different reinforcements. The results showed a higher compressive force with bettter reinforcement.
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