Sheet-based fluidic diodes for embedded fluidic circuitry in soft devices

Abstract

An apparatus and system are disclosed. The apparatus includes a first deformable conduit, including a passive self-pinching fluidic channel having an unsealed free first end and a first connecting port at a second end of the first deformable conduit, and a second deformable conduit, comprising an inflatable fluidic channel with a sealing first end, configured to enclose at least a portion of the passive self-pinching fluidic channel and to form a seal between an inner surface of the inflatable fluidic channel and an outer surface of the passive self-pinching fluidic channel, and a second connecting port at a second end of the second deformable conduit. Furthermore, the first deformable conduit contains a fluid at a first pressure, and the second deformable conduit contains the fluid at a second pressure.

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