公开(公告)号：WO2016029143A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-25

申请号：PCT/US2015/046350

申请日：2015-08-21

Applicant: PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE ,  LESSING, Joshua, Aaron ,  WHITESIDES, George, M. ,  MARTINEZ, Ramses, V. ,  YANG, Dian ,  MOSADEGH, Bobak ,  GALLOWAY, Kevin, C. ,  GUDER, Firat ,  TAYI, Alok, Suryavamsee

Inventor： LESSING, Joshua, Aaron ,  WHITESIDES, George, M. ,  MARTINEZ, Ramses, V. ,  YANG, Dian ,  MOSADEGH, Bobak ,  GALLOWAY, Kevin, C. ,  GUDER, Firat ,  TAYI, Alok, Suryavamsee

IPC: B25J9/00 ,  B25J9/14 ,  G06F19/00

CPC classification number: B25J18/06 ,  B25J9/142 ,  B25J13/085 ,  B25J13/087 ,  B25J13/088 ,  B25J15/0009 ,  B25J15/12

Abstract: A soft robotic device with one or more sensors is described. The sensor may be embedded in the soft body of the soft robotic device, attached to the soft body of the soft robotic device, or otherwise linked to the soft body of the soft robotic device.

Abstract translation: 描述了具有一个或多个传感器的软的机器人装置。 传感器可以嵌入在软的机器人装置的软体中，附着在软的机器人装置的软体上，或以其它方式连接到软的机器人装置的软体上。

公开(公告)号：WO2017040947A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-09

申请号：PCT/US2016/050133

申请日：2016-09-02

Applicant: PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE

Inventor： HAMEDI, Mahiar, Max ,  ROTHEMUND, Philipp ,  CAMPBELL, Victoria ,  GUDER, Firat ,  CHRISTODOULEAS, Dionysios ,  BLOCH, Jean-francis ,  AINLA, Alar ,  FERNANDEZ-ABEDUL, Maria, Teresa ,  WHITESIDES, George, M.

IPC: B32B3/00

CPC classification number: B32B3/00 ,  B32B3/26 ,  B32B5/145 ,  B32B27/10 ,  B32B27/16 ,  B32B29/005 ,  B32B29/06 ,  B32B2250/02 ,  B32B2255/02 ,  B32B2255/12 ,  B32B2264/02 ,  B32B2264/0214 ,  B32B2264/102 ,  B32B2264/104 ,  B32B2264/105 ,  B32B2264/108 ,  B32B2307/202 ,  B32B2307/726 ,  B32B2307/73 ,  B32B2307/736 ,  B32B2457/00 ,  B32B2457/08 ,  B32B2457/10

Abstract: In an aspect, a device includes a substrate including a cellulose matrix that provides an interconnected porous structure, a hydrophobic barrier disposed through the thickness of the substrate to define at least one porous channel within the volume of the cellulose matrix, and an electrically conducting material. The electrically conducting material is disposed within the volume of the porous channel to coat at least a portion of the cellulose matrix therein. A method of making and using actuators, electrochemical sensors, and batteries based on the device are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 一方面，一种装置包括：基材，其包括提供互连的多孔结构的纤维素基质;通过所述基底的厚度设置的疏水屏障，以限定所述纤维素基质体积内的至少一个多孔通道;以及导电材料 。 导电材料设置在多孔通道的体积内，以涂覆其中的纤维素基质的至少一部分。 还公开了一种制造和使用基于该装置的致动器，电化学传感器和电池的方法。

公开(公告)号：WO2016134064A1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-25

申请号：PCT/US2016/018336

申请日：2016-02-17

Applicant: PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE

Inventor： AINLA, Alar ,  HAMEDI, Mahiar, Max ,  GUDER, Firat ,  WHITESIDES, George, M.

IPC: F16K99/00 ,  B81B1/00

CPC classification number: F16K99/0051 ,  F16K99/0017 ,  F16K99/0025 ,  F16K2099/0084 ,  F16K2099/0086

Abstract: A fluid gating valve includes a porous hydrophobic layer which acts a barrier for liquid flow; a liquid source on one side of the porous layer; a liquid drain on the opposing side of the porous hydrophobic layer; a source electrode in electrical connection with the liquid source; and a gate electrode electrically insulated from the liquid source, wherein the source electrode and the gate electrode are positioned and arranged to be connectable to a voltage source. And valve can be open by applying voltage between the gate and the source electrodes.

Abstract translation: 流体门控阀包括多孔疏水层，其作用于液体流动的屏障; 多孔层一侧的液体源; 在多孔疏水层的相对侧上的液体排出物; 与液体源电连接的源电极; 以及与液体源电绝缘的栅电极，其中所述源电极和所述栅电极被定位和布置成可连接到电压源。 通过在栅极和源极之间施加电压可以打开阀门。

公开(公告)号：WO2016065180A1

公开(公告)日：2016-04-28

申请号：PCT/US2015/056971

申请日：2015-10-22

Applicant: PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE

Inventor： GUDER, Firat ,  MOSADEGH, Bobak ,  AINLA, Alar ,  WHITESIDES, George, M.

IPC: G01N27/12 ,  G01N33/497 ,  A61B5/08

CPC classification number: G01N33/497 ,  A61B5/0022 ,  A61B5/0816 ,  A61B5/082 ,  A61B5/0826 ,  G01N27/12 ,  G01N27/121 ,  G01N2033/4975

Abstract: A method of and system for detecting a gas or vapor includes providing a sensor comprising an electrode pair in electrical contact with a layer of porous material, the porous material layer having water adsorbed on its surface; contacting the sensor with a gas or vapor sample to be analysed; applying a voltage across the electrode pair of the sensor; and measuring a response, the response correlating to the presence of a target gas or vapor.

Abstract translation: 一种用于检测气体或蒸汽的方法和系统包括提供包括与多孔材料层电接触的电极对的传感器，所述多孔材料层具有吸附在其表面上的水; 将传感器与待分析的气体或蒸气样品接触; 在传感器的电极对上施加电压; 并测量响应，该响应与目标气体或蒸汽的存在相关。