A study on self reproduction of gel robot
| Project/Area Number |
24656177
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| Research Category |
Grant-in-Aid for Challenging Exploratory Research
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| Allocation Type | Single-year Grants |
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| Research Field |
Intelligent mechanics/Mechanical systems
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| Research Institution | Waseda University |
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Principal Investigator |
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| Co-Investigator(Kenkyū-buntansha) |
MAEDA Shingo 芝浦工業大学, 工学部, 助教 (40424808)
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| Project Period (FY) |
2012-04-01 – 2014-03-31
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| Project Status |
Completed (Fiscal Year 2013)
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| Budget Amount *help |
¥4,030,000 (Direct Cost: ¥3,100,000、Indirect Cost: ¥930,000)
Fiscal Year 2013: ¥1,560,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,200,000、Indirect Cost: ¥360,000)
Fiscal Year 2012: ¥2,470,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,900,000、Indirect Cost: ¥570,000)
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| Keywords | ソフトメカニクス / 自己組織化 / 構造・機能材料 / ケミカルロボット / ゲルロボット / ゲル |
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| Research Abstract |
We performed experimental study for self-assembly of gel parts charged positively and negatively in water under stirring and got promising results toward gel-robot that have an ability of self-reproduction.
First, we confirmed that the adhesion performance is improved by applying the silica particles on the surface of the gel, and that it is possible to control the adhesion by pH. Next, in order to get the selectivity in parts connections, 1) we introduced a selective charging of parts surfaces to realize the adhesive direction control. And 2) we introduced a geometrical shape on the adhesive surface, and engaged using irregularities in order to adhere in an accurate position.
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