Assemble

This section contains detailed instructions for assembling honeycomb structure and pneumatic networks together to finish the fabrication of HPN manipulator.

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When assembling pneumatic networks with honeycomb structure, we can fold the pneumatic network from every short tortuous and plug it into every single chamber of honeycomb structure. The GIF below shows the process of assembly.

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The GIF below shows the deformation of HPN manipulator when inflated.

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