Novel electronic materials are being engineered to provide robotic systems with flexible, stretchable, and soft physical capabilities. Cambridge-based DZP Technologies is driving this integration by leveraging advanced materials chemistry to manufacture printed electronics specifically tailored for dexterous robotics. These innovations aim to expand the structural adaptability and overall functionality of modern robotic systems. The company initially established its core product portfolio using foundational materials created by its founder before deploying them into funded robotics initiatives.
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Dexterous robots require flexible and stretchable printed electronic components to enhanc…: Dexterous robots require flexible and stretchable printed electronic components to enhance their operational capabilities.
Advanced materials chemistry serves as the direct technical foundation for developing nov…: Advanced materials chemistry serves as the direct technical foundation for developing novel electronic formats.
External funding initiatives like ARIA support the targeted application of specialized pr…: External funding initiatives like ARIA support the targeted application of specialized printed electronics to robotics.
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Claire chatted to Zlatka Stoeva from DZP Technologies about flexible, stretchable and soft printed electronics for dexterous robots.
Zlatka Stoeva is a founder and managing director of DZP Technologies, a Cambridge-based company specialising in advanced materials and novel forms of electronics. Zlatka’s background is in materials chemistry, and she developed the innovative electronic materials which set the foundation for the company current portfolio of flexible, stretchable and soft electronics. DZP Technologies ventured into robotics during an ARIA-funded project, focused on printed electronics components for the dexterous robot.
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