表題番号:2014K-6153 日付:2015/04/30
研究課題物理化学的ロボットアクチュエータの研究
研究者所属(当時) 資格 氏名
(代表者) 理工学術院 先進理工学部 教授 橋本 周司
(連携研究者) 先進理工学研究科 修士課程1年 重宗宏毅
研究成果概要

  In this research we developped a new type of electrothermal actuator consist of a paper and an ink pattern to realize "printed mechatronics".  Much  attention has recently been given to printing because they are easily designable, have a low cost, and can be mass produced. Numerous electronic devices are fabricated using printing solutions because of these advantages. In paper mechatronics, attempts have been made to fabricate robots by printing on paper substrates. The robots are given structures through self-folding and functions using printed actuators. We developed a new system and device to fabricate more sophisticated printed robots. First, we successfully fabricated complex self-folding structures by applying an automatic cutting. Second, a rapidly created and low-voltage electrothermal actuator was developed using an inkjet printed circuit. Finally, a printed robot was fabricated by combining two techniques from two types of paper; a structure design paper and a circuit design paper. Gripper and conveyor robots were fabricated, and their functions were verified. These works demonstrate the possibility of paper mechatronics for rapid and low-cost prototyping as well as of printed robots using physico-chemical actuator.