With the rise of soft robotics technology and applications, there have been increasing
interests in the development of controllers appropriate for their particular design. Being …

Soft robotics is a growing area of research which utilizes the compliance and adaptability of
soft structures to develop highly adaptive robotics for soft interactions. One area in which soft …

In this work we describe an autonomous soft-bodied robot that is both self-contained and
capable of rapid, continuum-body motion. We detail the design, modeling, fabrication, and …

This work provides approaches to designing and fabricating soft fluidic elastomer robots.
That is, three viable actuator morphologies composed entirely from soft silicone rubber are …

This paper presents a robotic manipulation system capable of autonomously positioning a
multi-segment soft fluidic elastomer robot in three dimensions. Specifically, we present an …

Traditional robots have rigid underlying structures that limit their ability to interact with their
environment. For example, conventional robot manipulators have rigid links and can …

The goal of this work is to develop a soft-robotic manipulation system that is capable of
autonomous, dynamic, and safe interactions with humans and its environment. First, we …

The maintenance works (eg inspection, repair) of aero-engines while still attached on the
airframes requires a desirable approach since this can significantly shorten both the time …

In this paper we describe the design, fabrication, control, and experimental validation of a
soft and highly compliant 2D manipulator. The arm consists of several body segments …

This paper focuses on a class of robot manipulators termed" continuum" robots-robots that
exhibit behavior similar to tentacles, trunks, and snakes. In previous work, we studied details …