Miniature soft robots are mobile devices, which are made of smart materials that can be
actuated by external stimuli to realize their desired functionalities. Here, the key …

Living organisms composed of composite materials with complex structures support
autonomous and intelligent behaviors, such as motility, perception and response to changes …

Hydrogels are promising starting materials for biomimetic soft robots as they are intrinsically
soft and hold properties analogous to nature's organic parts. However, the restrictive mold …

Smart textiles have been around for some decades. Even if interactivity is central to most
definitions, the emphasis so far has been on the stimuli/input side, comparatively little has …

Smart hydrogel actuators which respond to external stimuli have attracted great attention
and shown good application prospects in many fields as their simplicity and reliability, while …

Soft robots require strong, yet flexible actuators for locomotion and manipulation tasks in
unstructured environments. Dielectric elastomer actuators (DEAs) are well suited for these …

Abstract Purpose of Review This review provides an overview of the state of the art in
bioinspired soft robotics by examining advancements in actuation, functionality, modeling …

Fluidic actuation in soft robots traditionally requires a complex assemblage of pumps,
regulators, valves, and sensors, often resulting in large and bulky support systems. This …

The performance of mobile soft robots is usually characterized by their locomotion/velocity
efficiency, whereas the energy efficiency is a more intrinsic and fundamental criterion for the …

Soft-bodied and continuum robots have shown great adaptability to the environment thanks
to its flexibility of the body. They have great potential in environment exploring or rescuing …