Soft robotic manipulators are continuum robots made of soft materials and flexible
components. The goal of soft robotic manipulators research is to enable these manipulators …

Continuum robots have become more popular recently due to their scalable dexterity and
mobility. However, they may suffer from issues like insufficient stiffness because they are …

Rigidity and softness are essential for robot motion and manipulation in various complex
scenarios. To integrate these two contrary features, several variable‐stiffness structures are …

We present the design and development of the fluid-driven, wearable, Soft Poly-Limb (SPL),
from the Greek word polys, meaning many. The SPL utilizes the numerous traits of soft …

Cable-driven continuum robots exhibit accessing and manipulation capabilities in
constrained and cluttered environments that are unachievable for traditional robots …

Continuum robots (CRs) outperform the conventional rigid-link manipulators in aspects of
hyper-redundant and compliant features. They provide universal and efficient solutions to …

Wrist rehabilitation is needed to help post-stroke and post-surgery patients recover from
wrist fracture or injury. Traditional rehabilitation training is conducted by a therapist in a …

Compliance and lower inertia are two essential features for safe physical human-robot
interaction (pHRI). Continuum robots exhibit great potential for such situations due to their …

Magnetic continuum robots (MCRs), which are free of complicated structural designs for
transmission, can be miniaturized and are therefore widely used in the medical field …

An underwater manipulator is essential for underwater robotic sampling and other service
operations. Conventional rigid body underwater manipulators generally required substantial …