Flexonics describes our vision of a new class of mechatronic devices that differ from their traditional counterparts in both device fabrication and design. Our goal is to build fully functional mechatronic devices without assembly. These devices will integrate structural, mechanical, and electronic componenets during fabrication using an all inkjet printing process. We intend to develop a complete 3D printer, and create a vocabulary of mechanical and electronic components.


This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0501181. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.