Polyethilene roll. Approximately 300m where bought, thinking about all the versions and tests we are going to have (Cesar for scale).
Components related to the air pressure. Here we can see, from left to right, 3m of a 1/4" air hose, the dissasembled air pressure regulator, the conector that will connect the hose with the base and the air pump.
Components for the base recipient. Here we can see the main recipient, together with 2 pvc tubes that will be used as a path for the body to go out from the base.
Components for the rolling mechanism. Here we can see, from left to right, bottom to top, bearings, metal bar as the main connector between parts, a spider coupler to connect this mechanism with the DC motor, and all the 3D printed parts necessary for this.
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Rolling mechanism working with the DC motor.
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Most basic version of a Vine Robot working. This is what the Staanford University calls a “1-minute Vine Robot”. This test was made was made to test all our air compression mechanism, consisting of the pump, the regulator, the hose and their connectors.