Towards self-sensing soft robots with electrochemically driven pumps

Soft robots have received much attention recently due to their adaptability and safety. However, the fluidic systems used in these robots continue to use pumps that are large, heavy, and noisy. Now, researchers report a fluid pump driven by electrochemical reactions that are simple, lightweight, silent, and enable self-sensing actuation, with potential applications in wearable technology and touch display devices.

source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/02/220208085019.htm