Collaborative Research: Deformation-Enhanced Dynamics and Control of Microscale Modular So — NSF Award to University of Utah (UT,
Soft robots, constructed from flexible and deformable materials, are opening new frontiers in robotics by enabling safe and adaptable operation in delicate and complex environments. This project focuses on developing microscale soft robots inspired by the shapes and motions of bacteria. These robots are specifically de
| Award title | Collaborative Research: Deformation-Enhanced Dynamics and Control of Microscale Modular So |
|---|---|
| Award ID | 2518337 |
| Awardee | University of Utah |
| City | SALT LAKE CITY |
| State | UT |
| Amount obligated | $313,091 |
| Principal investigator | Henry Fu |
| Program | FRR-Foundationl Rsrch Robotics |
| Start date | 09/01/2025 |
| Abstract | Soft robots, constructed from flexible and deformable materials, are opening new frontiers in robotics by enabling safe and adaptable operation in delicate and complex environments. This project focuses on developing microscale soft robots inspired by the shapes and motions of bacteria. These robots are specifically designed to navigate biological fluids that are highly viscous or elastic. The miniature robots will have the ability to change shape, adapt to tight or irregular spaces, and move wi |
| Source | NSF Awards |
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