Inspired by physically adaptive, agile, reconfigurable and multifunctional soft-bodied
animals and human muscles, soft actuators have been developed for a variety of …

Soft robotics technologies are paving the way toward robotic abilities which are vital for a
wide range of applications, including manufacturing, manipulation, gripping, human …

Biomimetic soft robotic crawlers have attracted extensive attention in various engineering
fields, owing to their adaptivity to different terrains. Earthworm-like crawlers realize …

Natural organisms offer abundant inspiration for designing and fabricating hydrogel robots
with autonomous and intelligent behaviors, including motion, perception, and response to …

From a functional standpoint, classic robots are not at all similar to biological systems. If
compared with rigid robots, animals' bodies look overly redundant, imprecise, and weak …

Shape memory alloys (SMAs) are smart materials that are widely used to create intelligent
devices because of their high energy density, actuation strain, and biocompatibility …

Artificial muscles are the core components of the smart and interactive soft robotic systems,
providing the capabilities in shape morphing, manipulation, and mobility. Intense research …

Textiles have emerged as a promising class of materials for developing wearable robots that
move and feel like everyday clothing. Textiles represent a favorable material platform for …

Soft robots are capable of mimicking the complex motion of animals. Soft robotic systems are
defined by their compliance, which allows for continuous and often responsive localized …

In the past few years, soft robotics has rapidly become an emerging research topic, opening
new possibilities for addressing real‐world tasks. Perception can enable robots to effectively …