DIY soft pouch actuator gets 4x stroke via TPU-silicone hybrid design
IanPritchard · x · 2026-09-25
A maker unveiled an improved soft pouch pneumatic actuator with 4x the stroke at the same force output, achieved through a TPU-silicone hybrid construction. Designed and built over the past week, it's a useful iteration reference for soft robotics hobbyists.
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