Robots made of soft materials such as silicone possess greater degrees of potential motion, which is the main obstacle to achieving effective control but this flexibility will also be its greatest advantage upon success. Compared to rigid robots, controlling soft robots is a complex challenge. Our approach combines automated syringe pumps and the use of a Quality Diversity Algorithm, which allows methodical testing of parameters superior to manual trial and error. All data is collected through the Qualisys Motion Capture system in Union's CROCHET lab. For our purposes, any robot(s) that demonstrate locomotion such as walking or jumping will be deemed a successful result.
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Walker, Logan J.
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John Rieffel
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