Scientists from NTU Singapore have developed an innovative RoboFabric, which basically consists of 3D-printed tiles that can become rigid on demand. Practical applications include integrating the material into medical devices or soft robotics, such as limbs for drones.
The researchers also developed an elbow support from RoboFabric, enabling people to carry heavier loads without additional heavy equipment like an exoskeleton. What’s next? A wrist support prototype that could one day help stabilize joints for daily activities.
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Leader of the team, Nanyang Assistant Professor Wang Yifan, said they were inspired by animals such as the octopus and pangolin. In future, the RoboFabric technology can also be used to make reusable casts that is easily worn and removed, unlike conventional rigid plaster casts, currently worn by patients with fractures,” said the team.
