Practice Soft Materials And Actuators (10.1) - Chapter 10: Soft Robotics and Bio-Inspired Systems
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Soft Materials and Actuators

Practice - Soft Materials and Actuators

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is a soft actuator?

💡 Hint: Think about materials that can change shape.

Question 2 Easy

Name one type of soft actuator.

💡 Hint: Consider which actuator uses air pressure.

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Question 1

What are soft actuators primarily made from?

Rigid materials
Soft elastic materials
Metallic materials

💡 Hint: Focus on adaptability.

Question 2

True or False: Shape Memory Alloys can return to their original shape upon cooling.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about how these materials respond to heat.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a soft actuator using materials with defined parameters: elasticity, compliance, and fatigue resistance. Justify your choices.

💡 Hint: Consider the applications and environments.

Challenge 2 Hard

Create a simulation in FEA for a soft actuator under specified load conditions. Explain the expected outcomes.

💡 Hint: Think about what stresses the actuator will encounter during operation.

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