Soft robotic worm for soil-sensing

3D-printed resin parts, compressed air, arduino nano, sensors

July 2022, Organic Robotics Lab, Cornell University

Earthworm-inspired, soil-swimming robot as a part of NSF-funded CROPPS project for agricultural soil sensing. Tested and developed gait patterns for 3D-printed soft pneumatic actuators. Implemented sensors and steering to take measurements of soil and rhizosphere properties.