Researchers have found that ants can be made more effective in lifting robots and moving from one place to another by imitating the jaws of ants.
According to the team of Edinburgh University, the initial pattern of ‘hair claws’ based on the anti -structure of the ants has already been developed and the results have proved to be ‘very good’.
The research team says this breakthrough can improve the capacity of existing robotic handling systems, without any complications or high cost.
Earlier, the manufacture of robotic handling systems has been more focused on human hands and has been equipped with advanced technology like machine learning.
The new two jaw -parallel plate plate is equipped with ‘hair’ containing four rows made of thermoplastic polythe, which is in the form of V, so that it can better catch rounded goods, especially those things that are difficult to hold.
Experiments of common home use, such as cups and jars, showed that the growth rate of prototype gurpers grip increased from 64 % to 90 % due to the increase of these ‘hair’.
It is understood that it can be effective in cleaning environment, shops, construction, agriculture and other industries as well as domestic use.
The foundation of this research project was provided by the UK Research and Invision Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).
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Edinburgh University professor Barbara Web, who is headed by this research, said: ‘The prototype that we have made by the skills and gentleness of the ants that they take, is the first step.’
‘We made a very powerful movie of ants and re -created the process of raising their seeds and other items in 3D in a phased and precise manner. This is something that has been done in the past very little. ‘
“Now we can see how their antenna, the front legs and jaws feel, handle, catch and move.”
“For example, we discovered how ants rely on our front legs to bring the goods to the right place.”
“This research will help with the future development of our technology.”
“This modern robotic gripper, developed by the extraordinary strength and influence of ants, is a great example of how the latest engineering research can benefit in the real world,” said Professor Charlotte Dean, Executive Chairperson of the EPSRC.
“Duplicating the natural world, it has the potential to improve production and efficiency in the sale of goods, environmental services and other sectors at shops.”
The five -year project began in September 2021 and was funded by the EPSRC £ 17 million.
