In the same way that terrestrial life evolved from ocean swimmers to land walkers, soft robots are progressing, too, thanks ...

Over the past decades, robotic systems have been rapidly advancing, fueled by the continuous introduction of more advanced ...

Keywords: Electroactive Polymers, Soft Robots, Soft Actuators, Soft Sensors, Dielectric Elastomer Actuator Important note: All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the ...

On the other hand, the significant progress in soft robotics has enabled the design and development of a variety of soft ... All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the ...

The quest to mimic human touch in technology has led researchers to explore piezoelectric and triboelectric effects as ...

Abstract: Replacing spherical robots' hard shells with soft, pressurized tires has the potential to improve their off-road practicality immensely. This change leverages spherical robots as a simple ...

Busan researchers develop self-expanding smart fibers for clothing and robotics Innovative fiber technology offers new ...

Baloo, a standout robot, demonstrates remarkable versatility in a BYU video, safely managing large, unwieldy items like ladders, kayaks, and boxes. “If soft robots like Baloo can be taught to do ...

Institute of Humanoid Robots, Department of Precision Machinery and Precision Instrumentation, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, P.R. China ...

Imagine microscopic robots that can navigate the body, delivering medicine precisely to damaged tissues while avoiding side effects. Engineers at the University of Hawaii at Mānoa have discovered a ...

An article published in Science Robotics by a team of University of Virginia researchers has been selected as the prestigious journal’s best paper of 2024. Electrical and computer engineering Ph ...

Dec. 26, 2024 — Bio-inspired wind sensing using strain sensors on flexible wings could revolutionize robotic flight control strategy. Researchers have developed a method to detect wind direction ...