The development of fiber materials has accompanied the evolution of human civilization for
centuries. Recent advances in materials science and chemistry offered fibers new …

Snap‐through bistability is often observed in nature (eg, fast snapping to closure of Venus
flytrap) and the life (eg, bottle caps and hair clippers). Recently, harnessing bistability and …

Soft robotics inspired by the movement of living organisms, with excellent adaptability and
accuracy for accomplishing tasks, are highly desirable for efficient operations and safe …

Advanced electrochemical energy storage devices (EESDs) that can store electrical energy
efficiently while being miniature/flexible/wearable/load-bearing are much needed for various …

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 …

The area of artificial muscle is a highly interdisciplinary field of research that has evolved
rapidly in the last 30 years. Recent advances in nanomaterial fabrication and …

Carbon nanotube functional materials (CNTFMs) represent an important research field in
transforming nanoscience and nanotechnology into practical applications, with potential …

This review comprises a detailed survey of ongoing methodologies for soft actuators,
highlighting approaches suitable for nanometer‐to centimeter‐scale robotic applications …

Over the years, researchers have made significant strides in the development of novel
flexible/stretchable and conductive materials, enabling the creation of cutting-edge …

Artificial muscles possess a vast potential in accelerating the development of robotics,
exoskeletons, and prosthetics. Although a variety of emerging actuator technologies are …