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OT-2026-000001077

Soft pneumatic hexapedal robot, and uses thereof

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Robotics & Automation › Robot Architectures
Inventors
KARYDIS KONSTANTINOS, LIU ZHICHAO
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THE REGENTS OF THE UNIV OF CALIFORNIA
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US-12594666-B2, the United States Patent and Trademark Office, 7 April 2026
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Abstract

This disclosure relates to apparatus a multi-legged robot including at least one pair of actuators. Each actuator includes a pliable body. The pliable body includes a first portion having a first chamber, a second portion having a second chamber, where the second portion coupled to a distal end of the first portion. The pliable body includes a first inlet coupled to the first chamber, where the first portion is configured to bend upon receiving a first fluid via the first inlet and a second inlet coupled to the second chamber, where the second portion is configured to extend upon receiving a second fluid via the second inlet. The multi-legged robot includes a frame coupled to a proximate end of the first portion of each actuator.

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OpenTechnical Publication OT-2026-000001077, “Soft pneumatic hexapedal robot, and uses thereof,” published September 15, 2026 at 19:03:50 UTC, https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000001077.

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