Soft robots are known for their flexibility and adaptability, but most still rely on rigid electronic components for control and timing. A recent publication from researchers at Georgia Tech challenges that paradigm.

Noah Kohls, Ph.D. ME 2024, and Ellen Yi Chen Mazumdar, assistant professor in the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering, recently published a new study featured on the cover of Advanced Materials Technologies. The paper describes the development of the first self-regulating soft electromagnetic oscillators. These actuators are also the first to operate using only a battery—no external microcontrollers, pumps, or logic circuits are required.

Read the full story on the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering website.