What does the strongest climbing robot in history look like? Drumroll, the answer is revealed— Don’t be fooled by its small size; it has conquered almost all types of terrain! It belongs to the family of miniature soft robots, and in addition to basic surfaces like walls, slopes, and ceilings, it can traverse cylindrical surfaces, … Read more
Recently, Tsinghua University’s Department of Mechanical Engineering, Modern Mechanisms and Robotic Equipment Laboratory has developed a pipeline inspection robot capable of efficient movement in sub-centimeter pipelines. This unusual design inspiration comes from earthworms. Despite its small size, the robot has significant applications! This article will detail its working principles, key technologies involved, and future application … Read more
Currently, 3D printing technology is flourishing, generating tremendous economic benefits in various fields such as mold manufacturing, product design, and biomedical applications. If we say that 3D printing is “building a tower from sand”, connecting discrete materials into a cohesive whole with specific shapes and functions through computer-aided design, then by introducing materials with specific … Read more