Soft robots are capable of mimicking the complex motion of animals. Soft robotic systems are
defined by their compliance, which allows for continuous and often responsive localized …

The emerging field of soft robotics makes use of many classes of materials including metals,
low glass transition temperature (Tg) plastics, and high Tg elastomers. Dependent on the …

Fused depositing modeling (FDM) is a fast, efficient process among 3D printing techniques.
In this paper, we report the fabrication of the 3D printed flexible circuits based on graphene …

Grasping and manipulation are fundamental ways for many creatures to interact with their
environments. Different morphologies and grasping methods of “grippers” are highly …

Advances in materials, designs, and controls are propelling the field of soft robotics at an
incredible rate; however, current methods for prototyping soft robots remain cumbersome …

Ever-increasing requirements for structural performance drive the research and the
development of stronger, tougher and lighter materials. Specific microstructures …

Robots generally excel at specific tasks in structured environments but lack the versatility
and the adaptability required to interact with and locomote within the natural world. To …

This paper introduces the design and fabrication of a multi-layered smart modular structure
(SMS) that has been inspired by the muscular organs and modularity in soft animals. The …

Soft robotic systems are human friendly and can mimic the complex motions of animals,
which introduces promising potential in various applications, ranging from novel actuation …

Vacuum‐powered soft pneumatic actuators (V‐SPAs) are a promising enabling technology
for a wide range of emerging applications, including artificial muscles, programmable …