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Programmable Viscoelastic Materials for Robots Offer Impact Protection

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Impact protection and vibration isolation are important when developing robots for real-world scenarios. MIT researchers have managed to 3D print custom soft materials to protect drones and robots. They allow robots to land safely and precisely. Standard materials were used with a non-curing liquid. Specific parts of objects can have their stiffness and elasticity programmed.

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Robot designers will be able to use such an approach to reduce impact forces on their jumping robots. More info is available on MIT.

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