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Currently, Medical + other companies are stuck
with using rigid robots, which can cause ruptures
during surgery, damage historical artifacts during
exploration, and are expensive to manufacture.

R o u g h S u r g e r yExpensive Destroys Artifacts

The Octobot Device
 Not like this..

But like this!

Unlike rigid robots, the Octobot device is powered only

by a soft microfluidic chip, which helps surgeons use
them internally without harming the patient.
The Octobot device is inexpensively made
by 3-D printing, so big businesses wont be
spending a fortune buying in bulk!

Made with
the cost of
pennies!
 The Octobots silicone body is impervious to
extreme temperatures, allowing it to reach
victims in areas impassable by standard robots.
Octobot Device Technical Specs
Hardware:
Octobot Device
Microfluidic soft controller
EMB3D catalytic inks
Fuel reservoirs and platinum
lined reaction chambers
50 wt% aqueous hydrogen
peroxide
Mac PC Or IBM PC

Software:
Robot Operating Software (ROS)
OS X 10+ or Windows 7+
NVIDIA GeForce Video drivers
 Websites For An 8th Grade
Audience

"Harvard University's Octopus-Inspired Octobot Is Adorable And

Revolutionary."DOGOnews. 29 Mar. 2017.

<https://www.dogonews.com/2016/10/18/harvard-universitys-

octopus-inspired-octobot-is-adorable-and-revolutionary>.

"The Future of Soft Robotics: A 3D-printed, Farting, Gummy Octopus."

Karath, Kata. 29 Mar. 2017. <https://qz.com/766198/the-future-of-

soft-robotics-a-3d-printed-farting-gummy-octopus/>.
 References
"'Octobot' Is the World's First Soft-bodied Robot."Michael Price. 01 Mar. 2017.

<http://www.sciencemag.org/news/2016/08/octobot-world-s-first-soft-

bodied-robot>

"The First Autonomous, Entirely Soft Robot."Wyss Institute. 01 Mar.

2017.<https://wyss.harvard.edu/the-first-autonomous-entirely-soft-robot>

"This Incredible Soft Robot Needs No Batteries or Computer Chips." Sklar,

Julia.01 Mar. 2017. <https://www.technologyreview.com/s/603046/meet-

the-worlds-first-completely-soft-robot>.

SvinbraProductions. The Underwater Song In Super Mario 64. MP3

download. SvinbraProductions. 2009. <https://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=7boeDmPBZX8>
 Picture References

Circulation of Pennies: Changes in Mass. Journal For Emerging Leaders. 04 Apr. 2017.

http://journalforemergingleaders.com/subjects/circulation-of-pennies-changes-in-mass/.

Experts: We Fear Big Government Over Big Business, And Something Is Wrong With That.

Atlanta Black Star. 04 Apr. 2017. <http://atlantablackstar.com/2015/03/25/experts-

fear-big-government-big-business-something-wrong/>.

Ipop Robot. Sensory Education. 04 Apr. 2017. <http://www.cheapdisabilityaids.co.uk/ipop-

robot-38103-p.asp>.

Octobot: Autonomous 3D Printed Untethered Soft Robot Uses No Electronics. Rightis. 04

Apr. 2017. < http://right.is/watercooler/2016/08/octobot-autonomous-3d-printed-

untethered-soft-robot-uses-no-electronics-videos-3977.html>.

NVIDIA Software. Giphy.com. 13 Apr. 2017. https://giphy.com/gifs/star-nvidia-amd-

hLybKkhLoHvkA.
 Picture References
Picture References
Octobot uses webbed feet to swim faster. ScienceNews. 04 April 2017.

<https://www.sciencenews.org/article/octobot-uses-webbed-arms-swim-faster>.

Octobot. Profesor:Ing.Pedro. 04 Apr. 2017. <https://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=zL2r01AH03M>.

Search & Rescue. Ocean Technology Systems. 04 Apr. 2017.

<http://www.oceantechnologysystems.com/>.

The first autonomous robot is powered only by a chemical reaction. Wehner, Michael. 04

Apr. 2017. <http://www.kurzweilai.net/the-first-autonomous-soft-robot-powered-only-

by-a-chemical-reaction>.

Fluidic Control Board. soft robotics tool kit. 13 Apr. 2017.

http://softroboticstoolkit.com/book/control-board.

MacPc. Microsoft Word Clip Art. 13 Apr. 2017.

Microsoft. Datec. 13 Apr. 2017. http://www.datec-group.com/microsoft.php.