Soft robotics is an emerging field in the robotic world with promising adaptability in navigating unstructured environments. Where traditional robots struggle with unpredictable terrains, soft ...

Soft robotics, unlike traditional rigid robots, are made from flexible materials that mimic the movement of living organisms. This flexibility makes them ideal for navigating tight spaces, such as ...

Soft robotics and actuator systems represent a transformative approach to machine design by replacing rigid components with compliant, deformable materials. This paradigm shift draws inspiration ...

And it could be the Rosetta Stone that engineers have been seeking, forming the blueprint for developing precise and fluid soft robotics – something that has eluded scientists for decades.

Soon, a flexible octopus-like robot could be completely free of wires or internal electronics. Engineers at Rice University have unveiled a new soft robotic arm controlled by laser beams.

Unlike existing miniature robots that cannot precisely control their orientations, the newly developed soft robot is highly dexterous – quickly rolling and crawling to negotiate obstacles. Its ...

Researchers unveiled a new soft prosthetic hand that combines the natural coordination patterns of our fingers with the decoding of motoneuron activity in the spinal column.

Their latest creation, a wrist-inspired soft actuator capable of bidirectional torsion, holds great promise for the advancement of soft robotics. The innovative design of this actuator, described in ...

Sensitive ceramics for soft robotics Date: November 14, 2024 Source: Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (EMPA) Summary: Robots that can sense touch and perceive ...

Advance for soft robotics manufacturing, design Quantitative framework enables tunable elastomer curing via temperature control Date: March 21, 2024 Source: Rice University Summary: Engineers ...

From 2005 to 2012, the use of robotics in the United States jumped from 25,000 cases per year to 450,000 cases per year, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.