Inspired by physically adaptive, agile, reconfigurable and multifunctional soft-bodied
animals and human muscles, soft actuators have been developed for a variety of …

Soft robotics is a rapidly evolving field where robots are fabricated using highly deformable
materials and usually follow a bioinspired design. Their high dexterity and safety make them …

Soft robotics is an exciting field of science and technology that enables robots to manipulate
objects with human-like dexterity. Soft robots can handle delicate objects with care, access …

Agriculture 4.0 is transforming farming livelihoods thanks to the development and adoption
of technologies such as artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things and robotics, traditionally …

Abstract Purpose of Review The new paradigm of soft robotics has been widely developed
in the international robotics community. These robots being soft can be used in applications …

Soft actuators can be classified into five categories: tendon-driven actuators, electroactive
polymers, shape-memory materials, soft fluidic actuators (SFAs), and hybrid actuators. The …

In recent years, the agricultural sector has turned to robotic automation to deal with the
growing demand for food. Harvesting fruits and vegetables is the most labor-intensive and …

Time-dependent shape-transferable soft robots are important for various intelligent
applications in flexible electronics and bionics. Four-dimensional (4D) shape changes can …

Conventional soft pneumatic actuators (SPAs) are made of soft materials that facilitate safe
interaction and adaptability. In positioning and loading tasks, however, SPAs demonstrate …

Small soft pumps are extensively explored in medical fields and soft robotics, but the
insufficient flow rate constrains their applications. In this article, an intersected twisted …