In the last years, the development of new materials as well as advanced fabrication
techniques have enabled the transformation of electronics from bulky rigid structures into …

Flexible and stretchable tactile sensors that are printable, nonplanar, and dynamically
morphing are emerging to enable proprioceptive interactions with the unstructured …

This paper focuses on multi-modal Information Perception (IP) for Soft Robotic Hands
(SRHs) using Machine Learning (ML) algorithms. A flexible Optical Fiber-based Curvature …

Intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) is closely correlated with intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH)
and abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) diagnoses, indicating the need for continuous …

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer worldwide and responsible for
approximately 1 million deaths annually. Early screening is essential to increase the …

Humans possess dexterous hands that surpass those of other animals, enabling them to
perform intricate, complex movements. Soft hands, known for their inherent flexibility, aim to …

Traditional sensors used to measure properties such as deformation and pressure often use
materials such as metals, ceramics, piezos and polymers. However, since many of these …

We have proposed a flexible sensor that can sense shear and normal forces, and can be
fabricated through a simple process using only one layer of polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) …

Intensive research in sensors and human-robot interactions has made the social presence
of robots safer and more acceptable. In any interaction of the robot with its surroundings, it is …

Soft robotics is an emerging field dedicated to the design and development of robots with
soft structures. Soft robots offer unique capabilities in terms of flexibility, adaptability, and …