Soft robots present resilient and adaptable systems characterized by deformable bodies
inspired by biological systems. In this paper, we comprehensively review existing design …

The advent of variable stiffness soft robotic grippers furnishes a conduit for exploration and
manipulation within uncharted, non-structured environments. The paper provides a …

This letter introduces a new type of soft continuum robot, called SCoReS, which is capable
of self-controlling continuously its curvature at the segment level; in contrast to previous …

The seahorse's tail is renowned for its exceptional bending ability and strength owing to its
unique biological structures. Inspired by this, this letter presents a novel modular cable …

Soft actuators made of thermoresponsive polymers have great potential for intelligent
robotics and biomedical devices due to their reversible deformation capability in response to …

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to gain an in-depth understanding into the research
progress, hot spots and future trends in smart gripping technology in the field of apparel …

The challenge of effectively interacting with the environment is a huge obstacle in robotics
that needs more attention and innovation. Contact missions, in particular, provide inherent …

Self-sensing adaptability is a high-level intelligence in living creatures and is highly desired
for their biomimetic soft robots for efficient interaction with the surroundings. Self-sensing …

African elephants have a wide range of abilities using their trunk. As a muscular hydrostat,
and thanks to the two finger-like processes at its tip, this proboscis can both precisely grasp …

Animal muscles have complex, three-dimensional structures with fibers oriented in various
directions. The tongue, in particular, features a highly intricate muscular system composed of …