====== Fast Pneunet ======
The design of fast pneummatic networks was first outlined in the Harvard University paper: {{ :soft-robotics:mosadegh_et_al-2014-advanced_functional_materials.pdf |Pneumatic Networks for Soft Robotics that Actuate Rapidly}}. Its fabrication process is described in the [[http://http://softroboticstoolkit.com/|Soft Robotics Toolkit]] website.

As opposed to [[soft-robotics:slow-pneunet|Slow Pneunets]] that are composed of uniformly interconnected pressurized cells, the fast pneunet inserts a gap between cells in order to minimize the volume that is pressurized. This results in a more efficient design that requires less pressure in order to actuate. 

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===== Molds =====
These molds are designed as Fast Pneumatic Networks:
  * [[soft-robotics:molds:fast-bending|Fast Bending Actuator]]

===== Silicone Layers =====
We have successfully experimented with the following layer combinations.
^ Top layer (extensible)     ^ Bottom Layer (inextensible)     ^ 
| [[soft-robotics:silicones:dragonskin30|Dragon Skin 30]] | [[soft-robotics:silicones:dragonskin30|Dragon Skin 30]] + Office Paper |
| [[soft-robotics:silicones:dragonskin30|Dragon Skin 30]] | [[soft-robotics:silicones:dragonskin30|Dragon Skin 30]] + Steel Mesh Paper |
| [[soft-robotics:silicones:ecoflex30|Ecoflex 30]]    | [[soft-robotics:silicones:dragonskin30|Dragon Skin 30]]     | 
| [[soft-robotics:silicones:ecoflex30|Ecoflex 30]]    | [[soft-robotics:silicones:dragonskin30|Dragon Skin 30]]  + Office Paper   |