MUMBAI, India, Aug. 12 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202611068949 A) filed by Abes Engineering College Ghaziabad on June 02, 2026, for Self-Healing Biodegradable Soft Robotic Gripper With Iot And Ai-Based Control.
Inventors include Dr. Neha Singh Raghuvanshi; Mr. Mudit Saxena; Ms. Arpita Johri; Ms. Dishita Singh; and Ms. Charu Singh.
The application for the patent was published on August 07, 2026, under issue no. 32/2026.
Abstract: SELF-HEALING BIODEGRADABLE SOFT ROBOTIC GRIPPER WITH IOT AND AI-BASED CONTROL Abstract of the Invention The present invention relates to a self-healing biodegradable soft robotic gripper integrated with Internet of Things (IoT) sensing and artificial intelligence (AI)-based digital twin control for precision agricultural harvesting. The gripper is fabricated from a tri-material biocomposite comprising polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA), cellulose nanofibers, and a hydrogel phase, providing biodegradability, mechanical compliance, and intrinsic self-healing through reversible hydrogen bonding. The structure includes gradient stiffness fingers and internal actuation channels enabling pneumatic or tendon-driven gripping of delicate agricultural produce. Embedded sensors monitor pressure, deformation, temperature, and humidity, transmitting real-time data via IoT networks to an AI-based control system. A machine learning model predicts optimal grip parameters and enables closed-loop adaptive control through a digital twin framework. The system enhances harvesting efficiency, reduces crop damage, and minimizes environmental impact by replacing conventional non-biodegradable robotic materials with sustainable alternatives while enabling intelligent, data-driven, and autonomous agricultural operations.
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