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Researchers 3D print self-propelling graphene oxide soft robots
Researchers from China’s Harbin Institute of Technology have 3D printed a soft robot in graphene-oxide that is capable of moving backward and forwards when exposed to moisture. The scientists co…
Researchers 3D print sensor network-integrated soft robots with sustainability in mind
Researchers from Johannes Kepler University Linz have leveraged 3D printing to produce soft robotics with integrated sensor networks capable of stretching to six times their original length. A key foc…
ADAXIS raises more than €1M to launch its AdaOne 3D printing software
Insiders and analysts predict the 3D printing trends to watch this year in our latest series of articles focused on the future of 3D printing. ADAXIS, a French-Swedish industrial robotics startup, has…
Researchers 4D print tube-like soft robot capable of rolling and climbing on its own
The 2021 3D Printing Industry Awards shortlists are now open for voting until the 20th of October. Cast your votes here. Researchers from Tianjin University, China, have 4D printed a self-propelling s…
3D Systems to acquire AI-powered software specialist Oqton for $180M
U.S. 3D printer manufacturer 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) has agreed a deal to acquire Artificial Intelligence (AI) software firm Oqton. Set to be finalized in Q4 2021, the agreement will see 3D Syste…
Researchers 3D print low-cost carbon multifunctional pressure sensors for “new age” robotics
Scientists from South Korea’s Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) have developed low-cost multi-directional pressure sensors using 3D printed conductive polymer composites as t…
Scientists 3D print new soft actuator as basis for jellyfish-inspired robot
Researchers from the Japanese Yamagata University have developed a fully-3D printed actuator that could form the basis of a jellyfish-like soft robot. Using a UV-based 3D printer, the team were …
Harvard scientists 3D print swarm of ‘Bluebot’ synchronized soft robotic fish
Researchers from Harvard University have 3D printed a school of soft robotic fish that are capable of swimming in complex patterns without the aid of Wi-Fi or GPS. Inspired by the distinctive re…
Tianjin researchers develop fully-3D printed modular pipe-climbing soft robot
Scientists at China’s Tianjin University have 3D printed a customizable robot that’s capable of scaling and monitoring pipes at industrial facilities in real-time. The single-piece device features a …