The growing need for manipulators capable of handling delicate objects with care and
coexisting safely with humans has brought soft robots to the forefront as a practical and cost …

Due to the growing threat from space debris and the accelerating increase in the number of
active satellites, Active Debris Removal (ADR) and In-Orbit Servicing (IOS) missions are …

Soft robotics represents a rising trend in recent years, due to the ability to work in
unstructured environments or in strict contact with humans. Introducing soft parts, robots can …

The interest in soft systems for space missions represents a growing trend in recent years.
The development of inflatable robots, combined with the improvement of deployment …

Yoshimura origami is a classical folding pattern that has inspired many deployable structure
designs. Its applications span from space exploration, kinetic architectures and soft robots to …

This paper describes the latest application of the inflatable robotic manipulator called
POPUP. It consists of two inflatable links, made of fibers with high elastic module, electric …

The bellows pneumatic actuator, which is made by folding a non-stretch film, has been
proposed for various applications because it is easy to fabricate and is extremely thin and …

In the spin-off acceleration stage during high-speed rotation in space, the deployable arm of
the space gravity simulation device must withstand a large axial centrifugal force and a …

The excellent performance of the continuum manipulators in a small space provides many
advantages for developing minimally invasive surgical instruments. However, few …

In this work, we consider the problem of controlling the end effector position of a continuum
manipulator through local stiffness changes. Continuum manipulators offer the advantage of …