Creating a soft robotic gripper is a great unit to explore in a robotics or engineering curriculum. These can be powered by a hand bulb style pump or incorporated onto an existing robot. The Dobot Magician is a great bench top robotic arm that allows for this customization. 

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Access the links below for CAD models of working molds, Blueprints of design constraints, and a how to tutorial to make your own. 

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Resources will be updated to include student handouts and resources (summer 2020)