公开(公告)号：WO2015100155A1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-02

申请号：PCT/US2014/071416

申请日：2014-12-19

Applicant: CORNELL UNIVERSITY

Inventor： SHEPHERD, Robert ,  ROBINSON, Sanlin

IPC: A61K47/48

CPC classification number: C09D133/26 ,  C08K3/16 ,  C08K5/0025 ,  C08K5/053 ,  C08L2312/00 ,  C09D5/24 ,  C09D183/04 ,  H01L41/0478 ,  H01L41/193 ,  H01L41/29 ,  H01L41/331 ,  H01L41/45 ,  C08L33/26

Abstract: Printable elastomer materials that are conductive or insulating and that may be printed in three dimensions (3D) for use in applications, including for example fabrication of actuators such as dielectric elastomer actuators (DEAs).

Abstract translation: 导电或绝缘的可印刷弹性体材料，可以在三维（3D）中印刷，用于应用，包括例如制造诸如介电弹性体致动器（DEA）的致动器。

公开(公告)号：WO2015061473A1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-30

申请号：PCT/US2014/061799

申请日：2014-10-22

Applicant: CORNELL UNIVERSITY

Inventor： SHEPHERD, Robert ,  VAN MEERBEEK, Ilse

IPC: H05K1/00

CPC classification number: H01B1/16 ,  C22C32/0089

Abstract: A device may include liquid metal composites (LMCs) and accompanying support structures. Liquid metal composites may actuate accompanying support structure. A device may be included in a reconfigurable instrument. Reconfigurable instruments may be useful in a variety of applications, including reconfigurable airfoils, soft armor, exoskeletons, and search and rescue robots.

Abstract translation: 装置可以包括液态金属复合材料（LMC）和伴随的支撑结构。 液态金属复合材料可以启动伴随的支撑结构。 设备可以包括在可重新配置的仪器中。 可重构仪器在各种应用中可能是有用的，包括可重构翼型，软装甲，外骨骼和搜索和救援机器人。

公开(公告)号：WO2019148153A1

公开(公告)日：2019-08-01

申请号：PCT/US2019/015520

申请日：2019-01-29

Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC. ,  CORNELL UNIVERSITY

Inventor： HARNETT, Cindy ,  ZHAO, Huichan ,  SHEPHERD, Robert

IPC: G02B6/44 ,  C03C25/10 ,  C03C25/1065

Abstract: Optical fibers, optical waveguides, optical sensors, and combinations thereof are disclosed. Strains in excess of 100% are permitted while subcentimeter changes in fiber length are detectable. Light intensity changes with changes in fiber or waveguide strain, and the changes are correlatable with other variables. Production of such devices according to some embodiments entails coating of a core with cladding. Core material may be polyurethane whilst cladding material may be silicone, for example.

公开(公告)号：WO2019108862A1

公开(公告)日：2019-06-06

申请号：PCT/US2018/063173

申请日：2018-11-29

Applicant: CORNELL UNIVERSITY

Inventor： SHEPHERD, Robert ,  BAI, Hedan ,  LI, Shuo ,  TU, Yaqi

IPC: G02B6/10 ,  G02B6/122

Abstract: A waveguide is provided. The waveguide having a first core, a second core spaced apart from and parallel with the first core, and a cladding surrounding the first core and the second core. An interstitial portion of the cladding is located between the first core and the second core. A first region of the first core adjacent to the cladding or of the cladding adjacent to the first core is color dyed.

公开(公告)号：WO2018132482A1

公开(公告)日：2018-07-19

申请号：PCT/US2018/013180

申请日：2018-01-10

Applicant: CORNELL UNIVERSITY

Inventor： PEELE, Bryan ,  SHEPHERD, Robert ,  VAN MEERBEEK, Ilse

IPC: G01L5/22 ,  G01L1/24

Abstract: Provided are sensors and articles of manufacture comprising one or more sensors. Also provided are uses of the sensors. The sensors have an elastomeric foam and one or more light sources and one or more light receivers. In various examples, the light source(s) and light receiver(s) are disposed on and/or disposed in and/or partially disposed in the elastomeric foam.

公开(公告)号：WO2017147573A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-31

申请号：PCT/US2017/019659

申请日：2017-02-27

Applicant: CORNELL UNIVERSITY

Inventor： SHEPHERD, Robert ,  ZHAO, Huichan ,  HUANG, Rukang ,  BAI, Hedan ,  LI, Shuo

IPC: G01B11/16 ,  G01L1/24

CPC classification number: G01B11/16 ,  B25J9/0006 ,  B25J9/142 ,  B25J13/081 ,  B25J13/082 ,  B25J13/084 ,  B25J13/085 ,  B25J13/088 ,  B25J15/0009 ,  B25J15/12 ,  G01L1/24 ,  G02B6/10

Abstract: Waveguides, such as light guides, made entirely of elastomeric material or with indents on an outer surface are disclosed. These improved waveguides can be used in sensors, soft robotics, or displays. For example, the waveguides can be used in a strain sensor, a curvature sensor, or a force sensor. In an instance, the waveguide can be used in a hand prosthetic. Sensors that use the disclosed waveguides and methods of manufacturing waveguides also are disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了完全由弹性材料制成或在外表面上具有凹痕的波导，例如光导。 这些改进的波导可用于传感器，软机器人或显示器。 例如，波导可以用于应变传感器，曲率传感器或力传感器。 在一个例子中，波导可以用于手部假体。 也公开了使用所公开的波导和制造波导的方法的传感器。

公开(公告)号：WO2015061444A1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-30

申请号：PCT/US2014/061762

申请日：2014-10-22

Applicant: CORNELL UNIVERSITY

Inventor： SHEPHERD, Robert ,  ZHAO, Huichan ,  ELSAMADISI, Ahmed

IPC: F15B15/10

CPC classification number: B25J19/007 ,  B25J9/0006 ,  B25J9/0012 ,  B25J9/1075 ,  B25J9/142 ,  B29C41/003 ,  B29C41/04 ,  B29C41/06 ,  B29C41/20 ,  B29K2075/00 ,  B29K2083/005 ,  B29K2105/12 ,  B29K2221/003 ,  B29K2277/00 ,  B29L2022/00 ,  F15B2215/305

Abstract: By rotationally casting soft robots, no bonding of different material layers is required. Soft robots including one or more integrated enclosed compartments are constructed from fibers that are embedded directly into the mold prior to adding elastomeric precursors.

Abstract translation: 通过旋转铸造软机器人，不需要不同材料层的结合。 包括一个或多个集成封闭隔室的软机器人由在添加弹性体前体之前直接嵌入模具中的纤维构成。