Sheet-Based Fluidic Diodes for Embedded Fluidic Circuitry in Soft Devices

Abstract

Flexible Sheet-Based Fluidic Diodes

In article number 2300785, Vi T. Vo, Daniel J. Preston, and co-workers introduce a soft fluidic diode made from flexible thermoplastic and textile sheets using a layered fabrication approach. This cover image illustrates the diode as a foundational component in the development of sheet-based fluidic logic systems—as both modular and integrated circuits—to enable electronics-free control of soft devices and robots. Fluidic circuits incorporating the diode provide capabilities including Boolean operations, encoding, and rectification.