Self-Sufficient Energy Harvesting in Robots using Nanotechnology

Abstract

Latest research and technology development have been focusing on improving the performance and the efficiency of intelligent and automated machines / systems used in human services, factories , transportation means, space exploration and may others applications. As the tech world is shrinking rapidly, industries are seeking to miniaturize the devices to the level of nano-machines /nanorobots without compromising their efficiency. Scientists have made significant progress in nanoroboics research field but have not officially released their new products. On the other hand, they opened a new world of discoveries, possibilities and applications in different fields such as military defense, medicine, industry, space exploration, energy. In this article, we will present the role of nanotechnology and nanostructures in energy harvesting systems used in robots to be able to sense and adapt heat, light, sounds, surface texture and chemicals from the environment, as well as to move, communicate and perform complex calculations.

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“…[ 2 ] More recently, in order to increase the energy efficiency and the autonomy level of intelligent robots, harvesting energy from the external environment and internal subsystems has become fundamental. [ 3–5 ] In particular, with the advent of soft robots, composed of highly compliant materials similar to those found in living organisms, [ 6 ] energy harvesting from many sources has been explored, mainly for mobility purposes. [ 7,8 ]…”

“…[2] More recently, in order to increase the energy efficiency and the autonomy level of intelligent robots, harvesting energy from the external environment and internal subsystems has become fundamental. [3][4][5] In particular, with the advent of soft robots, composed of highly compliant materials similar to those found in living organisms, [6] energy harvesting from many sources has been explored, mainly for mobility purposes. [7,8] Advancements of materials science and cybernetic systems technology in the field of Smart Fluid Systems (SFS) show that, compared to conventional robotic systems, colloid-based robots offer advantages in versatility, adaptability, resiliency, distributed architecture, and autonomy especially for applications in harsh environments, both space and terrestrial.…”