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

The deep ocean, Earth's untouched expanse, presents immense challenges for exploration
due to its extreme pressure, temperature, and darkness. Unlike traditional marine robots that …

Endowing a cholesteric liquid crystal elastomer (CLCE) exhibiting a helicoidal nanostructure
with dynamically tailorable functionalities is of paramount significance for its emerging …

Fibers capable of generating axial contraction are commonly seen in nature and
engineering applications. Despite the broad applications of fiber actuators, it is still very …

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

Artificial muscles are the core components of the smart and interactive soft robotic systems,
providing the capabilities in shape morphing, manipulation, and mobility. Intense research …

Self-healing materials are indispensable for soft actuators and robots that operate in
dynamic and real-world environments, as these machines are vulnerable to mechanical …

Research in soft matter engineering has introduced new approaches in robotics and
wearable devices that can interface with the human body and adapt to unpredictable …

The area of artificial muscle is a highly interdisciplinary field of research that has evolved
rapidly in the last 30 years. Recent advances in nanomaterial fabrication and …

Existing soft actuators have persistent challenges that restrain the potential of soft robotics,
highlighting a need for soft transducers that are powerful, high-speed, efficient, and robust …