Time-dependent shape-transferable soft robots are important for various intelligent
applications in flexible electronics and bionics. Four-dimensional (4D) shape changes can …

Origami has become an optimal methodological choice for creating complex three-
dimensional (3D) structures and soft robots. The simple and low-cost origami-inspired …

Devices fabricated using soft materials have been a major research focus of late, capturing
the attention of scientists and laypersons alike in a wide range of fields, from microfluidics to …

Inspired by biological organisms, soft engineered robots seek to augment the capabilities of
rigid robots by providing safe, compliant, and flexible interfaces for human–machine …

Origami robots are created using folding processes, which provide a simple approach to
fabricating a wide range of robot morphologies. Inspired by biological systems, engineers …

Conventional soft pneumatic actuators (SPAs) are made of soft materials that facilitate safe
interaction and adaptability. In positioning and loading tasks, however, SPAs demonstrate …

Recent advances in three-dimensional printing technologies provide one way not only to
speed up freeform fabrication but also to exert programmable control over mechanical …

Tunable, soft, and multifunctional robots are contributing to developments in medical and
rehabilitative robotics, human-machine interaction, and intelligent home technology. A key …

Soft fluidic actuators produce continuous and life‐like motions that are intrinsically safe, but
current designs are not yet mature enough to enable large deployment with high force and …

Untethered soft robots have attracted growing attention due to their safe interaction with
living organisms, good flexibility, and accurate remote control. However, the materials …