Soft robotic origami crawler

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An artist rendering shows biomimetic soft robotic crawlers traversing the stomach. Ze et al., developed a magnetically actuated, origami crawler that stores and releases drugs while navigating through severely confined spaces. According to Ze et al., the crawler overcomes obstacles caused by contact between tissues and organs that can hinder the motion and function of soft machines. The minimally invasive device could be used in biomedical applications to diagnose and treat disease.

Movie #1: Contraction Mechanism of Kresling Crawler

Movie #2: Crawling Mechanism of Kresling Robot

Movie #3: Programmed Motion of Kresling Crawler

Movie #4: Crawling in Confined Space and Drug Delivery