Sci Robot April 2023 PMID 37075101

Sunlight-powered self-excited oscillators for sustainable autonomous soft robotics.

Yusen Zhao, Qiaofeng Li, Zixiao Liu, Yousif Alsaid, Pengju Shi, Mohammad Khalid Jawed, Ximin He

Mentions

37
Peak: 17 in Apr 2023
across 3 sources since Apr 2023

Extended reach

9,118,164
potential audience

Total likes

128

Video views

482

Mentions per month

Apr 2023 – Dec 2023

Where it's discussed

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

Several posts celebrate the development of fully autonomous soft robots powered by sunlight, highlighting terms like 'self-sufficient,' 'sustainable,' and 'innovative' design. The tone is generally enthusiastic, emphasizing the significance of leveraging natural sunlight for energy, which reflects a positive outlook on the article's potential impact and interest level in future robotic applications.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions reflect general support or acknowledgment of the research, with some posts emphasizing the significance of harnessing sunlight and the innovative approach, indicating a positive consensus.

InterestHigh interest

Posts show high curiosity, with references to the potential applications and advancements in soft robotics, evidenced by phrases like 'sustainable autonomous robots' and 'light-sensitive elastomers.'

EngagementModerate engagement

Several posts mention specific aspects like the low energy inputs, the design of the elastomers, and potential real-world applications, demonstrating moderate deep engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest recognition of the research's potential to influence soft robotics, especially in sustainability and autonomy, though some comments remain at a more peripheral level.

Abstract in brief

  • Advances in soft robotics are focusing on creating fully autonomous robots that can harness environmental energy for self-sustained movement.
  • Researchers have developed a bilayer structure using liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs) that enables robots, like the LiLBot, to move with low energy inputs, achieving an effective motion without the need for tethered power sources.
  • The LiLBot demonstrates adjustable oscillation abilities, with peak amplitudes and frequencies suitable for various applications, paving the way for small-scale, sustainable soft robots.

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A new type of light-sensitive elastomer design offers the ability to harness a sustainable energy supply—natural sunlight—when developing autonomous soft robots. https://t.co/c3Y93GdVLv @SciRobotics https://t.co/DwPs2oPP36

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A new type of light-sensitive elastomer design offers the ability to harness a sustainable energy supply—natural sunlight—when developing autonomous soft robots. https://t.co/wiWtMb9UjV @SciRobotics https://t.co/oSWDIvWx8E

Apr 26, 2023 · 42 likes · 9 shares · 4,516,162 followers View post →
Science Robotics
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A new type of light-sensitive elastomer design offers the ability to harness a sustainable energy supply—natural sunlight—when developing autonomous soft #robots.

Apr 20, 2023 · 14 likes · 3 shares · 27,677 followers View post →
UCLA Structures-Computer Interaction Laboratory
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Our work with Prof. Ximin He's group on "Sunlight-powered self-excited oscillators for sustainable autonomous soft robotics" has been published. We developed fully autonomous soft robots with self-sustainability based on self-excited oscillation. https://t.co/ILCmsK8uni

Apr 30, 2023 · 9 likes · 1 share · 110 followers View post →
Science Robotics
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By oscillating under low intensity light, light-sensitive elastomer design can operate with a 75% lower power threshold than other existing liquid crystal elastomer systems. https://t.co/1vSRLg1dwF https://t.co/NCCK4pXV8F

Apr 25, 2023 · 7 likes · 2 shares · 27,677 followers View post →
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A new type of light-sensitive elastomer design offers the ability to harness a sustainable energy supply—natural sunlight—when developing autonomous soft robots. https://t.co/c3Y93GdVLv @SciRobotics https://t.co/DwPs2oPP36

May 1, 2023 · 47 likes · 10 shares · 4,516,162 followers View post →
UCLA Structures-Computer Interaction Laboratory
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A video describing our recent work titled “Sunlight-powered self-excited oscillators for sustainable autonomous soft robotics” is available on YouTube at https://t.co/nVB6VSXUzZ

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UCLA Structures-Computer Interaction Laboratory
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Our work with Prof. Ximin He's group on "Sunlight-powered self-excited oscillators for sustainable autonomous soft robotics" has been published. We developed fully autonomous soft robots with self-sustainability based on self-excited oscillation. https://t.co/ILCmsK8uni

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A new type of light-sensitive elastomer design offers the ability to harness a sustainable energy supply—natural sunlight—when developing autonomous soft robots. https://t.co/wiWtMb9UjV @SciRobotics https://t.co/oSWDIvWx8E

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By oscillating under low intensity light, light-sensitive elastomer design can operate with a 75% lower power threshold than other existing liquid crystal elastomer systems. https://t.co/1vSRLg1dwF https://t.co/NCCK4pXV8F

Apr 25, 2023 · 7 likes · 2 shares · 27,677 followers View post →
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A new type of light-sensitive elastomer design offers the ability to harness a sustainable energy supply—natural sunlight—when developing autonomous soft #robots.

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