Biological systems can perform complex tasks with high compliance levels. This makes them
a great source of inspiration for soft robotics. Indeed, the union of these fields has brought …

Due to the inherent rigidity of hard materials, the adaptability and flexibility of traditional
robots are limited. Recently, soft robots became one of the most attractive areas. The …

Soft robots have recently attracted increased attention because their characteristics of low‐
cost fabrication, durability, and deformability make them uniquely suited for applications in …

Future robots and intelligent systems will autonomously navigate in unstructured
environments and closely collaborate with humans; integrated with our bodies and minds …

Conventional robots are mainly made of rigid materials, such as steel and aluminum.
Recently there has been a surge in the popularity of soft robots owing to their inherent …

Origami-inspired engineering has enabled intelligent materials and structures to process
and react to environmental stimuli. However, it is challenging to achieve complete sense …

Soft crawling robots have attracted great attention due to their anticipated effective
interactions with humans and uncertain environments, as well as their potential capabilities …

Dielectric elastomer actuators (DEAs) are soft electromechanical devices that exhibit large
energy densities and fast actuation rates. They are typically produced by planar methods …

For soft robots to have ubiquitous adoption in practical applications they require soft
actuators that provide well‐rounded actuation performance that parallels natural muscle …

Periodic actuation of multiple soft, pneumatic actuators requires coordinated function of
multiple, separate components. This work demonstrates a soft, pneumatic ring oscillator that …