Self-folding soft-robotic chains with reconfigurable shapes and functionalities.

Hongri Gu, Marino Möckli, Claas Ehmke, Minsoo Kim, Matthias Wieland, Simon Moser, Clemens Bechinger, Quentin Boehler, Bradley J Nelson

March 2023 Nat Commun

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The social discussions mostly consist of brief mentions of the publication, such as reposts and labels highlighting 'reconfigurable shapes' and 'materials,' which reflect basic awareness. The tone is neutral and factual, with words like 'self-folding' and 'reconfigurable' emphasizing the innovative aspects but without detailed analysis or strong emotional reactions.

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June 14, 2023

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Abstract Synopsis

  • Magnetic continuum soft robots, like the MaSoChains, can navigate complex in vivo environments and perform minimally invasive surgeries by actively steering their tips with external magnetic fields.
  • These MaSoChains can self-fold into various stable shapes using elastic and magnetic energies, allowing them to assemble and disassemble repeatedly with different functionalities.
  • The design is compatible with advanced magnetic navigation systems and offers new possibilities for customizable, minimally invasive surgical tools that are difficult to achieve with current technologies.]