Scientists at the University of Bristol unveil a new type of robot that is capable of transforming in shape and size, thanks to adjustable struts.
“Higher pressures cause the bellow to extend, and lower pressures cause it to contract. By controlling the pressure in each bellow simultaneously we can control the robot shape and size change,” he added in aWhat truly sets Tetraflex apart is its ability to locomote in a variety of ways, including rolling and crawling, thanks to the dynamic control of its soft struts.
“I would say that these capabilities are a natural consequence of working with such a versatile structure and we hope that other interesting capabilities can be developed in the future,” Peter noted.
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