3D micromolding of seed-like probes for self-burying soft robots

Here, we propose a microfabricated soft probe for soil drilling inspired by the seeds of the Erodium malacoides plant. Firstly, we studied the morphology and biomechanics of the head of Erodium, which is called capsule. Secondly, based on the extracted biological parameters, we designed the artificial capsule-like probe. Then, we microfabricated artificial capsules using a 3D micromolding approach...