A5089917861- Tree Root and Stability Studies
- Modular Robots and Swarm Intelligence
- Soil Mechanics and Vehicle Dynamics
- Advanced Materials and Mechanics
- Adhesion, Friction, and Surface Interactions
- Soft Robotics and Applications
- Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials
- Micro and Nano Robotics
- Light effects on plants
- Plant and Biological Electrophysiology Studies
- Greenhouse Technology and Climate Control
- Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technologies
- Manufacturing Process and Optimization
- Dielectric materials and actuators
- Biomimetic flight and propulsion mechanisms
- Forest Biomass Utilization and Management
- Electrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications
- Microbial Fuel Cells and Bioremediation
- Diatoms and Algae Research
- Botanical Studies and Applications
- Electrochemical Analysis and Applications
- 3D Printing in Biomedical Research
- Force Microscopy Techniques and Applications
- Tactile and Sensory Interactions
- Tribology and Lubrication Engineering
Italian Institute of Technology
2018-2024
University of Freiburg
2024
Center for Micro-BioRobotics
2018-2020
Piaggio Aerospace (Italy)
2020
Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna
2018-2020
Piaggio (Italy)
2020
Abstract Climbing plants have evolved over millions of years and adapted to unpredictable scenarios in unique ways. These crucial features make an outstanding biological model for scientists engineers. Inspired by the ratchet‐like attachment mechanism hook‐climber Galium aparine , a novel micropatterned flexible mechanical interlocker is fabricated using 3D direct laser lithography technique. The artificial hooks are designed based on morphometric analysis natural hooks. They characterized...
Abstract New sustainable strategies for preserving plants are crucial tackling environmental challenges. Bioinspired soft and miniature machines have the potential to operate in forests agricultural fields by adapting their morphology plant organs like leaves. However, applications on leaf surfaces limited due fragility heterogeneity of leaves, harsh outdoor conditions. Here, we exploit strong shear-dependent leaf-attachment hook-climber Galium aparine create systems that enable precision...
Abstract Advances in bioinspired and biohybrid robotics are enabling the creation of multifunctional systems able to explore complex unstructured environments. Inspired by Avena fruits, a miniaturized autonomous machine (HybriBot) composed biomimetic biodegradable capsule as cargo delivery system natural humidity‐driven sister awns biological motors is reported. Microcomputed tomography, molding via two‐photon polymerization casting into materials employed fabricate multiple HybriBots...
The aim of this work is to investigate the properties biofilms, spontaneously grown on cathode electrodes single-chamber microbial fuel cells, when used as catalysts for oxygen reduction reaction (ORR). To purpose, a comparison between two sets different carbon-based carried out. first one (Pt-based biocathode) based proliferation biofilm onto Pt/C layer, leading thus creation biohybrid catalyst. second set (Pt-free bare material, which grows and acts sole catalyst ORR. Linear sweep...
Here, we propose a microfabricated soft probe for soil drilling inspired by the seeds of Erodium malacoides plant. Firstly, studied morphology and biomechanics head Erodium, which is called capsule. Secondly, based on extracted biological parameters, designed artificial capsule-like probe. Then, capsules using 3D micromolding approach via two-photon lithography in combination with casting biodegradable thermoplastic polycaprolactone polymer (PCL). Finally, tested characterized penetration...
Abstract In organisms, liquid as a continuum intertwines architected components (organs), including nervous, vascular, and musculoskeletal systems. this regard, spiders exhibit remarkable embodiments where hemolymph, which infuses the animal, simultaneously enables muscle activation exoskeleton compliance. Previous works on spider‐inspired artificial systems have focused disentangled aspects, such pressurization flexible structures, yet organism‐like liquid‐mediated physical intelligence...
In article number 2003380, Isabella Fiorello, Barbara Mazzolai, and co-workers develop innovative climbing plant-inspired flexible micro-patterned devices for reversible attachment using a two-photon lithography system. The microfabricated demonstrate strong interlocking over wide range of rough surfaces, such as abrasive materials, fabrics with different textures, soft skin tissues. Furthermore, the high shear-dependent show great potential robot applications, especially in soft- micro-robotics.
Here, we report a microfabricated untethered lightweight mobile climbing machine with plant-like micropatterned adhesive wheels for complex and unstructured three-dimensional (3D) surfaces. By taking inspiration from the ratchet-like mechanism of hook climber Galium aparine, first designed custom-made using two millimeter-scale bioinspired directional microhooks mechanical interlocking. Secondly, fully via two-photon lithography, high-resolution 3D additive manufacturing technique. Then,...