Soft robotics is a rapidly evolving field where robots are fabricated using highly deformable
materials and usually follow a bioinspired design. Their high dexterity and safety make them …

The use of simulators in robotics research is widespread, underpinning the majority of recent
advances in the field. There are now more options available to researchers than ever before …

Polymer smart materials are a broad class of polymeric materials that can change their
shapes, mechanical responses, light transmissions, controlled releases, and other functional …

Soft structures and actuation allow robots, conventionally consisting of rigid components, to
perform more compliant, adaptive interactions similar to living creatures. Although numerous …

The manufacturing industry has witnessed advancements in soft robotics, specifically in
robotic grippers for handling fragile or irregular objects. However, challenges remain in …

This article reviews soft pneumatic actuators (SPAs) that are manufactured entirely via
additive manufacturing methods. These actuators are known as four-dimensional (4D) …

In the 21st century, robotics has been revolutionized by a new perspective: robots made of
soft materials mimicking nature show several advantages compared to hard robot …

Soft actuators have brought significant advancements to robotics, allowing robots to perform
a diverse range of tasks across various domains. However, the increased use of soft …

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

Soft actuators can be classified into five categories: tendon-driven actuators, electroactive
polymers, shape-memory materials, soft fluidic actuators (SFAs), and hybrid actuators. The …