In minimally invasive endovascular procedures, surgeons rely on catheters with low
dexterity and high aspect ratios to reach an anatomical target. However, the environment …

Soft robots typically involve manual assembly of core hardware components like actuators,
sensors, and controllers. This increases fabrication time and reduces consistency, especially …

Soft robotics-based teleoperated robotic catheter systems hold great promise for improving
the safety and efficacy of vascular interventional surgery (VIS). Despite advances, current …

Colonoscopy is the gold standard for colorectal cancer diagnosis; however, limited
instrument dexterity and no sensor feedback can hamper procedure safety and acceptance …

In this paper we present the design and control of Bellowband, a pneumatic wristband for
localized pressure and vibration haptic feedback. The wristband has eight equally spaced …

To achieve coordinated functions, fluidic soft robots typically rely on multiple input lines for
the independent inflation and deflation of each actuator. Fluidic actuators are controlled by …

Metallic tools such as graspers, forceps, spatulas, and clamps have been used in proximity
to delicate neurological tissue and the risk of damage to this tissue is a primary concern for …

Despite the exponentially expanding capabilities of robotic systems with the introduction of
soft robotics, the lack of practical considerations in designing and integrating soft robotic …

Soft robotics are robotic systems made of materials that are similar in softness to human soft
tissues. Recent medical soft robot designs, including rehabilitation, surgical, and diagnostic …

We present a manufacturing process for creating centimeter-scale multichambered inflatable
robots and structures that can include both soft and rigid components. Our process uses a …