Alessio Mondini
YOU?
Author Swipe
View article: Roadmap on embodying mechano-intelligence and computing in functional materials and structures
Roadmap on embodying mechano-intelligence and computing in functional materials and structures Open
This is a roadmap article with multiple contributors on different aspects of embodying intelligence and computing in the mechanical domain of functional materials and structures. Overall, an IOP roadmap article is a broad, multi-author rev…
View article: Biomimetic Plant-Root-Inspired Robotic Sensor System
Biomimetic Plant-Root-Inspired Robotic Sensor System Open
There are many examples in nature in which the ability to detect is combined with decision-making, such as the basic survival instinct of plants and animals to search for food. We can technically translate this innate function via the use …
View article: Mechanochromic Suction Cups for Local Stress Detection in Soft Robotics
Mechanochromic Suction Cups for Local Stress Detection in Soft Robotics Open
Advancements in smart soft materials are enhancing the capabilities of robotic manipulators in object interactions and complex tasks. Mechanochromic materials, acting as lightweight sensors, offer easily interpretable visual feedback for l…
View article: Charge generation by passive plant leaf motion at low wind speeds: design and collective behavior of plant-hybrid energy harvesters
Charge generation by passive plant leaf motion at low wind speeds: design and collective behavior of plant-hybrid energy harvesters Open
Energy harvesting techniques can exploit even subtle passive motion like that of plant leaves in wind as a consequence of contact electrification of the leaf surface. The effect is strongly enhanced by artificial materials installed as ‘ar…
View article: A growing soft robot with climbing plant–inspired adaptive behaviors for navigation in unstructured environments
A growing soft robot with climbing plant–inspired adaptive behaviors for navigation in unstructured environments Open
Self-growing robots are an emerging solution in soft robotics for navigating, exploring, and colonizing unstructured environments. However, their ability to grow and move in heterogeneous three-dimensional (3D) spaces, comparable with real…
View article: Design of Soft Pneumatic Actuator with Two Oblique Chambers for Coupled Bending and Twisting Movements
Design of Soft Pneumatic Actuator with Two Oblique Chambers for Coupled Bending and Twisting Movements Open
Soft pneumatic network (Pneu-net) actuators are frequently used to achieve sophisticated movements, but they face challenges in producing both bending and twisting motions concurrently. In this paper, we present a new Pneu-net twisting and…
View article: A printed luminescent flier inspired by plant seeds for eco-friendly physical sensing
A printed luminescent flier inspired by plant seeds for eco-friendly physical sensing Open
Continuous and distributed monitoring of environmental parameters may pave the way for developing sustainable strategies to tackle climate challenges. State-of-the-art technologies, made with electronic systems, are often costly, heavy, an…
View article: Towards the optimization of passive undulatory locomotion on land: mathematical and physical models
Towards the optimization of passive undulatory locomotion on land: mathematical and physical models Open
The current study investigates the body–environment interaction and exploits the passive viscoelastic properties of the body to perform undulatory locomotion. The investigations are carried out using a mathematical model based on a dry fri…
View article: A Bioinspired Plasmonic Nanocomposite Actuator Sunlight‐Driven by a Photothermal‐Hygroscopic Effect for Sustainable Soft Robotics
A Bioinspired Plasmonic Nanocomposite Actuator Sunlight‐Driven by a Photothermal‐Hygroscopic Effect for Sustainable Soft Robotics Open
Combined photothermal‐hygroscopic effects enable novel materials actuation strategies based on renewable and sustainable energy sources such as sunlight. Plasmonic nanoparticles have gained considerable interest as photothermal agents, how…
View article: 4D Printing of Humidity‐Driven Seed Inspired Soft Robots (Adv. Sci. 9/2023)
4D Printing of Humidity‐Driven Seed Inspired Soft Robots (Adv. Sci. 9/2023) Open
In article number 2205146, Stefano Mariani, Nicola M. Pugno, Barbara Mazzolai, and co-workers develop a seed-inspired soft robot using 4D printed biodegradable polymers. Driven by humidity changes, the artificial seed adapts its morphology…
View article: Mechanics and optimization of undulatory locomotion in different environments, tuning geometry, stiffness, damping and frictional anisotropy
Mechanics and optimization of undulatory locomotion in different environments, tuning geometry, stiffness, damping and frictional anisotropy Open
One of the oldest yet most common modalities of locomotion known among limbless animals is undulatory, also recognized for its stability compared to legged locomotion. Multiple forms of active mechanisms, e.g. active gait control, and pass…
View article: 4D Printing of Humidity‐Driven Seed Inspired Soft Robots
4D Printing of Humidity‐Driven Seed Inspired Soft Robots Open
Geraniaceae seeds represent a role model in soft robotics thanks to their ability to move autonomously across and into the soil driven by humidity changes. The secret behind their mobility and adaptivity is embodied in the hierarchical str…
View article: Octopus‐Inspired Suction Cups with Embedded Strain Sensors for Object Recognition
Octopus‐Inspired Suction Cups with Embedded Strain Sensors for Object Recognition Open
The octopus has unique capacities are sources of inspiration in developing soft robotic‐enabling technologies. Herein, soft, sensorized, suction cups inspired by the suckers of Octopus vulgaris are presented. The suction cups using direct …
View article: Miniature Soil Moisture Sensors for a Root-Inspired Burrowing Growing Robot
Miniature Soil Moisture Sensors for a Root-Inspired Burrowing Growing Robot Open
This paper shows the implementation of miniature sensors for soil moisture measurement and their integration in a root-inspired burrowing growing robot. Three kinds of sensors are combined to estimate the water content in soil: a resistivi…
View article: Supplementary information 2 from Towards the optimization of passive undulatory locomotion on land: mathematical and physical models
Supplementary information 2 from Towards the optimization of passive undulatory locomotion on land: mathematical and physical models Open
This excel sheet contains a list of obtained experimental data.
View article: Embodied Intelligence in Plants
Embodied Intelligence in Plants Open
Envisioning a rethink of the design of robotic systems is necessary for a step-change in developing more sustainable and efficient artificial machines. Recent trends in robotics have embraced the idea of taking inspiration from plants to c…
View article: A Plant-Inspired Multifunctional, Two Way, and Fiberless Soft Gripper with Sensorized Kinaesthesia
A Plant-Inspired Multifunctional, Two Way, and Fiberless Soft Gripper with Sensorized Kinaesthesia Open
This work presents a new fiberless soft pneumatic actuator that can work multifunctional and bidirectional, and its embedded sensors give it a self-proprioception ability. This actuator works based on the idea of employing helical pressure…
View article: [DATASET 2] – BIOINSPIRED ROBOT CONTROL
[DATASET 2] – BIOINSPIRED ROBOT CONTROL Open
In the framework of GrowBot project, Task 6.1 aims at developing an embedded control for monitoring stimuli. Task 6.2 and task 6.3 aim at developing a bioinspired control algorithm and the robot behavioural architecture. DS2 aims at collec…
View article: [DATASET 2] – BIOINSPIRED ROBOT CONTROL
[DATASET 2] – BIOINSPIRED ROBOT CONTROL Open
In the framework of GrowBot project, Task 6.1 aims at developing an embedded control for monitoring stimuli. Task 6.2 and task 6.3 aim at developing a bioinspired control algorithm and the robot behavioural architecture. DS2 aims at collec…
View article: [DATASET 2] – BIOINSPIRED ROBOT CONTROL
[DATASET 2] – BIOINSPIRED ROBOT CONTROL Open
In the framework of GrowBot project, Task 6.1 aims at developing an embedded control for monitoring stimuli. Task 6.2 and task 6.3 aim at developing a bioinspired control algorithm and the robot behavioural architecture. DS2 aims at collec…
View article: Multisource energy conversion in plants with soft epicuticular coatings
Multisource energy conversion in plants with soft epicuticular coatings Open
Turning common plants into devices harvesting electricity from wind and radio frequency radiation endows a surprising prospect for energy-autonomous sensors.
View article: Plant-like hooked miniature machines for on-leaf sensing and delivery
Plant-like hooked miniature machines for on-leaf sensing and delivery Open
New sustainable strategies for preserving plants are crucial for tackling environmental challenges. Bioinspired soft and miniature machines have the potential to operate in forests and agricultural fields by adapting their morphology to pl…
View article: Sensorized Foam Actuator with Intrinsic Proprioception and Tunable Stiffness Behavior for Soft Robots
Sensorized Foam Actuator with Intrinsic Proprioception and Tunable Stiffness Behavior for Soft Robots Open
Soft Actuators In article number 2100022, Saravana Prashanth Murali Babu, Barbara Mazzolai, and co-workers develop an easy-to-implement integrated soft actuator by incorporating conductive foam. The sensorized foam has intrinsic propriocep…
View article: Sensorized Foam Actuator with Intrinsic Proprioception and Tunable Stiffness Behavior for Soft Robots
Sensorized Foam Actuator with Intrinsic Proprioception and Tunable Stiffness Behavior for Soft Robots Open
Soft robots require actuators with integrated sensing components that perceive unstructured, dynamic environments without compromising their performance. However, many soft robotic systems still rely on external sensors, which affect the f…
View article: Supporting Information for "Sensorized Foam Actuator with Intrinsic Proprioception and Tunable Stiffness Behavior for Soft Robots"
Supporting Information for "Sensorized Foam Actuator with Intrinsic Proprioception and Tunable Stiffness Behavior for Soft Robots" Open
This Supporting information includes: 1. Component Selection and Performance of SFA 2. Actuator Manufacturing and Preparation of Conductive Ink 3. Average Thickness of Conductive Coating layer on PU Foam 4. Time Response of the Actuator in…
View article: Multisource energy conversion modes in minimally altered plants with soft epicuticular coatings
Multisource energy conversion modes in minimally altered plants with soft epicuticular coatings Open
Living plants have recently been exploited for unusual tasks such as energy conversion1–6 and environmental sensing.7–12 Yet, using plants as small-scale autonomous energy sources1–5 was obstructed by insufficient power outputs for steadil…
View article: Toward the Use of Temporary Tattoo Electrodes for Impedancemetric Respiration Monitoring and Other Electrophysiological Recordings on Skin
Toward the Use of Temporary Tattoo Electrodes for Impedancemetric Respiration Monitoring and Other Electrophysiological Recordings on Skin Open
The development of dry, ultra-conformable and unperceivable temporary tattoo electrodes (TTEs), based on the ink-jet printing of poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) polystyrene sulfonate (PEDOT:PSS) on top of commercially available temporary …
View article: Enhanced In Vitro Magnetic Cell Targeting of Doxorubicin-Loaded Magnetic Liposomes for Localized Cancer Therapy
Enhanced In Vitro Magnetic Cell Targeting of Doxorubicin-Loaded Magnetic Liposomes for Localized Cancer Therapy Open
The lack of efficient targeting strategies poses significant limitations on the effectiveness of chemotherapeutic treatments. This issue also affects drug-loaded nanocarriers, reducing nanoparticles cancer cell uptake. We report on the fab…
View article: Climbing Plant‐Inspired Micropatterned Devices for Reversible Attachment
Climbing Plant‐Inspired Micropatterned Devices for Reversible Attachment Open
Climbing plants have evolved over millions of years and have adapted to unpredictable scenarios in unique ways. These crucial features make plants an outstanding biological model for scientists and engineers. Inspired by the ratchet‐like a…
View article: 3D printed composites from heat extruded polycaprolactone/sodium alginate filaments and their heavy metal adsorption properties
3D printed composites from heat extruded polycaprolactone/sodium alginate filaments and their heavy metal adsorption properties Open
Removal of heavy metals can be achieved through the adsorption of metal ions onto the surfaces of various materials and composites that either have such properties naturally or are modified to obtain those capabilities. Sodium alginate (SA…