The range of motion and force output of soft actuators are important characteristics that
determine the capacities of soft robots. Pouch motors are a family of soft fluidic actuators …

The field of soft robotics is rapidly evolving, and there is a growing interest in developing soft
robots with bioinspired features for use in various applications. This research presented the …

Soft actuators hold great potential for applications in surgical operations, robotic
manipulation, and prosthetic devices. However, they are limited by their structures …

Soft robots have long been attractive to robotic engineers due to their remarkable dexterity;
however, reports that standardize soft actuators into modularized off-shelf devices akin to …

Nature has evolved to shape morphing to adapt to complex environments while engaging
with the surroundings. Inspired by this capability, robots are expected to be endowed with …

In recent years, the exploration of worm-like robots has garnered much attention for their
adaptability in confined environments. However, current designs face challenges in fully …

Grasping and twisting motions are vital when manipulating objects due to their fundamental
role in enabling precision, adaptability, and effective interaction. However, few studies in soft …

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

Robots are devices that are designed to carry out a particular set of works more effectively in
a restricted environment. These systems comprise of rigid links and complex mechanisms …

Increasing interests have been directed toward the exploitation of origami techniques in
developing biomimetic soft robots. There is a need for effective design solutions to exploit …