Viskosoottiset
Viskosoottiset refers to a proposed class of devices and systems in which viscous forces within fluids are used to generate or regulate mechanical work. The central concept is to exploit the shear and dissipation arising from viscous interactions—often in soft, compliant, or microfluidic environments—to convert energy into motion or to control torque without relying on traditional rigid gears or combustion.
Devices described as viskosoottiset typically incorporate soft or fluidic components, non-Newtonian fluids, or carefully engineered fluid
Origin and usage: the term appears in Finnish-language discussions and some speculative or theoretical writings. It
Current status: viskosoottiset remains largely theoretical or experimental in niche studies. Practical challenges include improving energy
See also: non-Newtonian fluids; viscous damping; fluidic actuation; soft robotics; microfluidics.