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

Rationally designed architected materials have attained previously untapped territories in
materials property space. The properties and behaviours of architected materials need not …

Octopuses can whip their soft arms with a characteristic “bend propagation” motion to
capture prey with sensitive suckers. This relatively simple strategy provides models for …

In this paper, we propose a multimodal flexible sensory interface for interactively teaching
soft robots to perform skilled locomotion using bare human hands. First, we develop a …

Soft robots' flexibility and compliance give them the potential to outperform traditional rigid-
bodied robots while performing multiple tasks in unexpectedly changing environments and …

In complex systems like aircraft engines and oil refinery machines, pipeline inspection is an
essential task for ensuring safety. Here, we proposed a type of smart material–driven …

The deep ocean, Earth's untouched expanse, presents immense challenges for exploration
due to its extreme pressure, temperature, and darkness. Unlike traditional marine robots that …

The emergence of human-motion-based energy harvesters is a reflection of the need to
develop future energy supplies for small-scale human-motion-based self-powered and self …

Keyboards and touchscreens are widely used to control electronic devices, but these can be
difficult to operate for individuals with dexterity impairments or neurological conditions …

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