Responsive materials possess the inherent capacity to autonomously sense and respond to
various external stimuli, demonstrating physical intelligence. Among the diverse array of …

Autonomous maze navigation is appealing yet challenging in soft robotics for exploring
priori unknown unstructured environments, as it often requires human-like brain that …

Self-sustainable autonomous locomotion is a non-equilibrium phenomenon and an
advanced intelligence of soft-bodied organisms that exhibit the abilities of perception …

Deformable and movable flexible circuits are characterized by simple construction, precise
control, flexible and versatile morphology, and various functional forms, which can be used …

Periodic spin–orbit motion is ubiquitous in nature, observed from electrons orbiting nuclei to
spinning planets orbiting the Sun. Achieving autonomous periodic orbiting motions, along …

The transition from one equilibrium state to another via rapid snap-through can store elastic
energy and release it as kinetic energy for rapid motion as seen in Venus flytrap and …

Materials that undergo shape morphing in response to external stimuli have numerous
applications, eg, in soft robotics and biomedical devices. Shape memory polymers utilize …

Soft robotics enriches the robotic functionalities by engineering soft materials and
electronics toward enhanced compliance, adaptivity, and friendly human machine. This …

Cheetahs achieve high‐speed movement and unique athletic gaits through the contraction
and expansion of their limbs during the gallop. However, few soft robots can mimic their …

Soft robots typically exhibit limited agility due to inherent properties of soft materials. The
structural design of soft robots is one of the key elements to improve their mobility. Inspired …