A soft robotic actuator is disclosed. The actuator includes a first portion with a substantially
constant profile and a second portion with a regularly varying profile, and bends in a …

(Continued)(52) US CI. CPC A61F 2/68 (2013.01); A61F 2760 (2013.01); A61H 3700
(2013.01);(Continued)(58) Field of Classification Search CPC...... A61F 2002/501; A61F …

A soft robot having an integrated electrical component includes an expandable or
collapsible body, the body comprising an inlet that is configured to communicate with a fluid …

Exemplary embodiments relate to various improvements in soft robotic actuators, and more
specifically the integration of stiff or rigid bodies into soft actuators to provide adjustable …

A method of operating an exoskeleton system that includes determining a first state estimate
for a current classification program being implemented by the exoskeleton system; …

Exemplary embodiments relate to applications for soft robotic actuators in the manufacturing,
packaging, and food preparation industries, among others. Methods and systems are …

In exemplary implementations of this invention, a shape controller controls the shape of a
bladder as the bladder inflates. The shape controller includes a first set of regions and a …

US10576643B2 - Sensors for soft robots and soft actuators - Google Patents
US10576643B2 - Sensors for soft robots and soft actuators - Google Patents Sensors for …

A method of performing a fit test on an actuator unit coupled to a user. The method includes
determining a first configuration of the actuator unit while the actuator unit is in an un …

Exemplary embodiments relate to various improvements in soft robotic actuators, and
techniques for manufacturing the improvements. For example, techniques for manufacturing …