Robots are effective tools for aiding in the restoration of hand function through rehabilitation
programs or by providing in-task assistance. To date, a multitude of exoskeletal devices …

Soft structures and actuation allow robots, conventionally consisting of rigid components, to
perform more compliant, adaptive interactions similar to living creatures. Although numerous …

Soft-and-hard hybrid structures are ubiquitous in biological systems and have inspired the
design of man-made mechanical devices, actuators, and robots. The realization of these …

Various robotic grippers have been developed over the past several decades for robotic
manipulators. Especially, the soft grippers based on the soft pneumatic actuator (SPA) have …

Soft actuators, as an important part of soft robotics, have attracted significant attention due to
their inherent compliance, flexibility and safety. However, low capacity in force and load …

Despite that various soft bending actuators have been presented in recent years, their
widespread application in knee assistive devices is still hindered by their uncomfortable …

The combustion actuation method opens a unique pathway for high-performance soft robots,
allowing for high accelerations in multifunctional applications. Along with multifunctionality …

Triboelectric nanogenerators are a promising technology for use in self‐powered sensors,
which take advantage of multiple choices of materials and high response to low‐frequency …

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

In this work, we propose a new kind of soft–rigid hybrid actuator composed mainly of soft
chambers and rigid frames. Compared with the well-known fiber-reinforced soft actuators …