Scientists at the University of Bristol revealed that rice dough, which is frequently used in Vietnam cuisine, could be a material that can revolutionize the soft robotic field.
Researchers from the Faculty of Arts and Engineering, the flexibility of rice dough is as strong as silicone, as well as dissolve in nature, non -toxic and even eaten structure offers an environmentally friendly alternative, he said.
Christine Braganza, the editor -in -chief of the study, said, “This study allows everyone to perform soft robotic experiments in their own home. At the same time, we recommend a accessible material that supports scientific creativity,”
A wide usage area from agriculture to cookery
The team is not only in scientific experiments of this material; He states that it can be used in agriculture, forestry projects and even in cookery. Robot pieces made of rice dough can offer a promising alternative to perform operations such as insemination in difficult areas.
Researchers now aim to produce a robot that can move on by this material.
Soft robotic is developing rapidly
Soft robotic technologies that have made great progress in recent years; It has been used in many areas such as biodiversity, disabling nuclear facilities and space discoveries. Thanks to the special materials used in these systems, robots are more easily adapted to challenging environments, and in some cases they can repair themselves when they are damaged.
A 4 -legged soft robot, developed at the University of Edinburgh last month and was able to walk as soon as he left the 3D printer, revealed the potential in this area.
The new robotic system, developed with rice dough, was presented at the 2027 IEEE 8th International Soft Robotic Conference with the article titled Sür Sustainable Production of Biologically Disintegrated Soft Robotic Actuars ”.
