Soft robotics is an exciting field of science and technology that enables robots to manipulate
objects with human-like dexterity. Soft robots can handle delicate objects with care, access …

In the contemporary era, novel manufacturing technologies like additive manufacturing (AM)
have revolutionized the different engineering sectors including biomedical, aerospace …

Soft robots promise improved safety and capability over rigid robots when deployed near
humans or in complex, delicate, and dynamic environments. However, infinite degrees of …

Recreating complex structures and functions of natural organisms in a synthetic form is a
long-standing goal for humanity. The aim is to create actuated systems with high spatial …

Robotic locomotion in unstructured terrain demands an agile, adaptive, and energy-efficient
architecture. To traverse such terrains, legged robots use rigid electromagnetic motors and …

Biological systems spontaneously convert energy input into the actions necessary to survive.
Motivated by the efficacy of these processes, researchers aim to forge materials systems that …

Soft robotics presents innovative solutions across different scales. The flexibility and
mechanical characteristics of soft robots make them particularly appealing for wearable and …

Soft robots are paving their way to catch up with the application range of metal-based
machines and to occupy fields that are challenging for traditional machines. Pneumatic …

Soft robotics has received substantial attention due to its remarkable deformability, making it
well-suited for a wide range of applications in complex environments, such as medicine …

Active sensing is a fundamental aspect of human and animal interactions with the
environment, providing essential information about the hardness, texture, and tackiness of …