A team of researchers led by Professor Kisuke Takahashi from the University of Hokkaido, Japan, introduced the Fluid opening robot (interactive device using fluid fluids) made using 3D printer and cheap electronic components.
Designed to automate material synthesis tests, the robot succeeded in accurately producing cobalt and nickel binary materials, paving the way for wider access to advanced technologies.
The Fluid robot consists of four independent modules, each containing a syringe, two valves, a servo engine for controlling the valves, and a staircase motor for precise movement of the syringe piston. These modules, along with capacity detection sensors and software to control the performance, allow complex tests at a much lower cost than commercial robots.
The design files of this robot have been published publicly so that researchers around the world can rebuild or customize it according to their needs.
According to Michael Kuwahara, the main author of the study, the use of open source technology and available components has reduced the cost of making FLUID to a fraction of the price of commercial robots. It offers a unique opportunity for researchers in areas with limited resources or specialized areas where business solutions are expensive or scarce.
Professor Takahashi emphasized that this approach seeks to democratic automation in materials synthesis and accelerates innovation in materials science.
By adding temperature sensors and pH sensors, the researchers intend to extend Fluid capabilities for more complex chemical reactions such as polymer synthesis and organic matter.
Also, the robot’s software will be improved with features such as macro recording for duplicate tasks and more accurate data recording. This innovation can bring about a change in access to advanced tools for researchers around the world.
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