Welcome to the first episode in my soft robotics salamander series! In this video, I begin the journey of creating a salamander-inspired soft robot using 3D printing and microfluidic technology. This episode focuses on designing the legs and achieving basic walking motion - the foundation for future improvements.
Watch as I design, build, and test a squishy air-powered robot that mimics the unique locomotion of salamanders. This is just the beginning - future episodes will expand on this design with body undulation, improved locomotion, and eventually a fully untethered system!
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🔬 **What you'll see in this video:**
- The evolution-inspired design process
- How I used 3D printing to create microfluidic channels
- The development of vacuum-powered soft actuators
- Testing different movement patterns and gaits
- A roadmap for future episodes in this series
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🔗 **Sources and Inspiration:**
- X-ray salamander walking: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMWMJ1wv9w4
- Microfluidic rotational valve: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFyCuOm6_zA
- Microfluidic pneumatic valves: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koYJcHDl0QI
- 3D printed microfluidics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N09ijowQpjo
- Soft peacock spider: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTN6HvwNc1E
- Octobot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8GGTtq2_NU
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⏭️ Stay tuned for the next episodes where I'll be adding body undulation (like my previous snake robot), improving the leg mechanics, and working toward a fully untethered design!
💬 Let me know in the comments what you think I should improve or focus on in the next episodes of this soft salamander robot series!
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🎵 **Music:**
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Autumn Dance by | e s c p | https://www.escp.space
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Over The Ocean by | e s c p | https://www.escp.space
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