Autonomous robots comprise actuation, energy, sensory and control systems built from
materials and structures that are not necessarily designed and integrated for …

Biological systems can perform complex tasks with high compliance levels. This makes them
a great source of inspiration for soft robotics. Indeed, the union of these fields has brought …

Biomimetic soft robotic crawlers have attracted extensive attention in various engineering
fields, owing to their adaptivity to different terrains. Earthworm-like crawlers realize …

Due to the inherent rigidity of hard materials, the adaptability and flexibility of traditional
robots are limited. Recently, soft robots became one of the most attractive areas. The …

High-speed locomotion is an essential survival strategy for animals, allowing populating
harsh and unpredictable environments. Bio-inspired soft robots equally benefit from versatile …

Insects are a constant source of inspiration for roboticists. Their compliant bodies allow them
to squeeze through small openings and be highly resilient to impacts. However, making …

Dielectric elastomer actuators (DEAs) are widely exploited for actuating soft machines and
granting soft robots with capability to operate in both underwater and on‐land environments …

Rigid electromagnetic actuators serve our society in a myriad of ways for more than 200
years. However, their bulky nature restricts close collaboration with humans. Here, we …

Soft climbing robots have attracted much attention of researchers for their potential
applications on the wall or inside the tube. However, making a soft robot climb on the outer …

Dielectric elastomer actuators (DEAs) as a typical class of electroactive polymers have been
developed rapidly in the last two decades due to their advantages such as large strain, high …