Host: The Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers
Name : [in Japanese]
Date : May 27, 2020 - May 30, 2020
Recently, unmanned and automated systems using robots have been developed and used in various fields. These robots can be returned for reuse, or discarding after the intended work. Since recyclability of the materials used for robots is desirable in some applications, various biodegradable actuators that produce motion are the focus of current research and development. In this study, we develop a biodegradable soft actuator with a 0.1-m class size, and analyze its disassembly performance. Specifically, we focus on bread as a biodegradable material that can be easily formed into various shapes. We propose a bread actuator driven by using the sponge foam structure of bread. This paper reports on the basic concept of biodegradation in the food chain, which becomes animal food after use, as well as its operation principle and feasibility.
